Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on June 12, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on June 13, 2024, authorizing the approval of the Specifications for Third-Party Claims Administration Services, be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THIRD-PARTY
CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION SERVICES
Whereas, by letter dated June 10, 2024, the Corporation Counsel has requested legislation seeking authorization for the Law Department to advertise for bids for Third-Party Claims Administration Services in accordance with the attached bid specifications; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon seeks to ensure that it obtains the best value when it purchases products and enters into service contracts by regularly evaluating all products and services as contracts expire; and
Whereas, the current vendor for Third-Party Claims Administration Services has provided formal notification of the termination of services, effective July 2, 2024; and
Whereas, meetings with the City’s insurance broker and the Comptroller have determined that the Third-Party Claims Administration Services must be put out to bid for at least five (5) days before a bid opening; and
Whereas, the current vendor has agreed to a thirty (30) day extension of services, provided that the City closes out this account by paying its invoices in full; and
Whereas, the City seeks to advertise for bids to secure a new vendor for Third-Party Claims Administration Services to ensure continuous and effective service; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain, and enact:
Section 1. Approval. The City Council approves the attached bid specifications for Third-Party Claims Administration Services.
Section 2. Authorization. The Law Department is authorized and directed to advertise for bids for Third-Party Claims Administration Services in accordance with the attached bid specifications.
Section 3. Advertisement for Bids. Bids shall be advertised for at least five (5) days before the bid opening.
Section 4. Award. The Mayor is authorized to award the contract for Third-Party Claims Administration Services to the lowest responsible bidder meeting the bid specifications, subject to the approval of the City Council.
Section 5. Services. The current vendor shall continue to provide services for an additional thirty (30) days, provided the City closes out this account by paying its invoices in full.
Section 6. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.