Number
100204
Version
Substitute 1
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Substitute resolution authorizing the Department of Employee Relations to enter into a contract for a comprehensive wellness program for a three year period with the option of extending for two additional years.
Body
Whereas, DER has completed a Request for Proposal process with a twelve member labor management committee on Wellness and Prevention for a comprehensive wellness program consistent with recent labor contracts, and,
Whereas, the comprehensive wellness program will include a health risk assessment, a blood draw, biometric measurements including high, weight and blood pressure and health advocacy services including but not limited to coaching and disease management, and,
Whereas the Labor Management Committee on Wellness and Prevention participated in the preparation of the request for proposal, the review of the responses and the interview of the selected vendors, and,
Whereas the Labor Management Committee on Wellness and Prevention finds that the Workforce Health Program of Froedtert and Community Hospital is the best fit for City employees based on experience, quality and service, and
Whereas the costs through Workforce Health for upfront costs, the health risk assessments and the follow-up health advocacy and competitive with other bidders, and
Whereas the City anticipates spending up to $1.5M per year for this comprehensive wellness program,
Therefore, be it resolved that the Department of Employee Relations, with the approval of the City Attorney’s office, consistent with the request for proposal, consistent with the response from Workforce Health and consistent with the labor contracts, is authorized to enter into a three-year contract with Workforce Health for a comprehensive wellness program.
Drafter
DER
MB
07/14/10