Subject:
Title
Agreement with Coastal Health Systems of Brevard, Inc. for Inter-Facility and Marchman/Baker Transport Services.
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Fiscal Impact:
$395,585.00 (Marchman/Baker Services)
Dept/Office:
Fire Rescue Department
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested the Board approve an Agreement with Coastal Health Systems of Brevard, Inc. (CHSB) for non-emergency inter-facility and Marchman/Baker transport services, and authorize the Chairman to execute the NEW Agreement; and authorize the County Manager, or his designee, to sign any subsequent amendments and/or renewals upon the review and approval of the County Attorney's Office and Risk Management.
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Summary Explanation and Background:
Coastal Health Systems of Brevard is the County's current provider for inter-facility and Marchman/Baker Act transports. The current agreement with CHSB will expire on September 30, 2020. Brevard County Fire Rescue is requesting the Board of County Commissioners authorize a NEW five (5)-year agreement with Coastal Health Systems, effective October 1, 2020, and terminate on September 30, 2025; and approval of a two (2)-year extension, executed by both parties, in writing, prior to the expiration of the initial term.
Countywide inter-facility transport services are provided at no cost to the County. Marchman/Baker Act transports did not experience any rate increase during the entire term of the most recent five (5)-year agreement, and under this new agreement, there will not be a rate increase for at least the first two (2) years of the new agreement. At the completion of two (2) years, Coastal Health Systems has the option of requesting a rate review.
Pursuant to Section 42-75 of the Brevard County Code, Coastal Health Systems of Brevard currently holds an exclusive interfacility transport franchise within the geographical boundaries of Brevard County, in conformity with Chapter 71-566, Special Acts of Florida (1971); and Section 125.01(1)(e), Florida Statutes.
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