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Recommendation to Authorize the Interim City Manager to Execute a Three Year Service Provider Agreement with 1582 Medical Corporation, in Accordance with the Provisions Set Forth in the Attached Agreement, for Annual Medical Examinations in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $327,930. (Fire 10032210-53030)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Adam W. Politzer, Interim City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Alameda Fire Department (AFD) conducts annual medical examinations to ensure all personnel meet established fitness-for-duty standards. Staff recommends that the City Council approve a Service Provider Agreement with 1582 Medical Corporation for annual medical testing and physical examinations, in an amount not to exceed $327,930.
1582 Medical Corporation provides services that are fully compliant with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1582 standard. In addition to meeting these standards, the examinations include enhanced screenings for cancer and heart disease-two of the most significant health risks faced by firefighters due to repeated exposure to smoke and hazardous materials.
AFD is committed to supporting the long-term health and well-being of its members, both during and after their careers. Early detection through comprehensive medical screening is a critical component in reducing the impact of occupational illnesses and ensuring firefighters remain fit for duty.
BACKGROUND
AFD previously conducted annual medical examinations through Kaiser Permanente in Oakland. However, AFD has not utilized Kaiser for this purpose in recent years due to increasing logistical challenges. Kaiser limits the number of employees who can be seen each week, which extends the scheduling process over the course of a year. Additionally, because these exams are conducted while personnel are on duty, each visit to Oakland places a crew out of service for four to six (4-6) hours, reducing available emergency response resources.
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