May 20, 2014
Status:
Open Agenda
Approve the Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and Johns Eastern Company, Inc. for Third Party Administrative Services for Casualty Lines Claims.
Florida Administrative Rule Referencing Direct Negotiations:
Florida Administrative Rule 6A?1.012(15) states, except as otherwise required by statute, a district school board, when purchasing insurance, entering risk management programs, or contracting with third party administrators, may make any such acquisitions through the competitive solicitation process or by direct negotiations and contract.
RFP?15?019P Third Party Administrator Selection:
The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC) released Request for Proposal (RFP) 15?019P on February 25, 2014, for Third Party Administrative (TPA) Services for Casualty Line Claims. (The current RFP 27?030V is set to expire on June 30, 2014). The chosen respondent must be licensed and in good financial standing with the State of Florida Insurance Commissioner?s Office. The chosen firm must have experience in providing services for governmental organizations, preferably public school districts of similar size and scope to SBBC. Respondents must clearly describe and demonstrate their expertise and experience in liability claims management for such entities. The chosen organization will be held to high?quality standards in providing claim services. This RFP delineates the skills, capabilities and services expected from the selected firm.
See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.
This Agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.
The Third Party Administrative Services for Casualty Lines Claims will have a financial impact of $3,120,733 over the next three years. This represents a savings of $80,000 on this Agreement over service fees paid in the past three years. The source of funds is the District?s self-insured fund.
Requested Action
Approve the Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and Johns Eastern Company, Inc. for Third Party Administrative Services for Casualty Lines Claims.
Summary
Florida Administrative Rule Referencing Direct Negotiations:
Florida Administrative Rule 6A?1.012(15) states, except as otherwise required by statute, a district school board, when purchasing insurance, entering risk management programs, or contracting with third party administrators, may make any such acquisitions through the competitive solicitation process or by direct negotiations and contract.
RFP?15?019P Third Party Administrator Selection:
The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC) released Request for Proposal (RFP) 15?019P on February 25, 2014, for Third Party Administrative (TPA) Services for Casualty Line Claims. (The current RFP 27?030V is set to expire on June 30, 2014). The chosen respondent must be licensed and in good financial standing with the State of Florida Insurance Commissioner?s Office. The chosen firm must have experience in providing services for governmental organizations, preferably public school districts of similar size and scope to SBBC. Respondents must clearly describe and demonstrate their expertise and experience in liability claims management for such entities. The chosen organization will be held to high?quality standards in providing claim services. This RFP delineates the skills, capabilities and services expected from the selected firm.
See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.
This Agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.
School Board Goals
| Goal 2: Continuous Improvement |
Financial Impact
The Third Party Administrative Services for Casualty Lines Claims will have a financial impact of $3,120,733 over the next three years. This represents a savings of $80,000 on this Agreement over service fees paid in the past three years. The source of funds is the District?s self-insured fund.
Source of Additional Information
Jeffrey S. Moquin 754-321-2650 Aston A. Henry, Jr. 754-321-1900
Associated File Attachments
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Summary Explanation and Background (Files) | |
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Agreement with Johns Eastern Company, Inc. (Files) | |
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Recommendation-Tabulation RFP 15-019P (Files) | |
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Executed Complete Copy (Files) |