To: Board of Supervisors
From: Karen Caoile, Director of Risk Management
Report Title: Contract with Work Health Solutions
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Director of Risk Management, or designee, to execute a contract with Work Health Solutions in an amount not to exceed $10,585,954 to administer the County-wide Ergonomic Program for the period of July 22, 2025, through June 30, 2028, subject to approval by the County Administrator and County Counsel.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Costs for the County-wide ergonomic program will be paid from the Workers’ Compensation Internal Service Fund.
BACKGROUND:
Work Health Solutions will provide the following services: review and administer ergonomic programs; perform employee ergonomic evaluations; install ergonomic equipment; negotiate discount pricing for equipment; provide ergonomic training and coordination with departments; and ensure timely delivery of ergonomic evaluations and equipment to prevent or reduce injuries sustained by employees.
In the spring of 2024, Risk Management initiated a request for proposals (RFP) for ergonomic program services and Work Health Solutions was selected.
The Ergonomic Program results in savings to the County by reducing workers’ compensation claims.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The program will not be available to meet the County’s needs and satisfy current regulations.