This resolution authorizes approval and execution by the City Manager of a two-year extension from October 1, 2017 to September 30, 2019 and an amendment to the current three-year contract for inmate health care services for the City of Yakima Detention Facility with Kite Med Consultants, LLC (Contract No. 2014-173). Dr. Linda Seaman is the CEO of Kite Med Consultants, LLC. Prior to the current contract, the City had a contract for inmate health care services with Yakima Physicians, of which Dr. Linda Seaman was the director.
In 2013, the City initiated a Request for Proposal (RFP No. 11322-P) for inmate health care services, and one proposal was received. The inmate health care services contract (City Contract No. 2014-173; Resolution No. R-2014-116) is for a three-year term, from October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2017, with an option to extend the contract for two additional one-year periods. The compensation under the contract for each year for the three-year term has been $86,172.25. The compensation for the two-year extension for the period from October 1, 2017 to September 30, 2019 is $107,715 annually. This amount is an increase of $21,542.75 or a 25% increase and is required to ensure that the City is providing appropriate care for inmates. The contract will be paid in twelve equal, monthly installments form the Yakima Police Department budget. |