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Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a First Amendment to Agreement with Wittman Enterprises, LLC, in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $467,500, with the Option to Extend the Term on a Year-by-Year Basis for up to Three Additional Years in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $275,000 per Year for Ambulance and Alarm Billing Services in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $1,292,500 for Five Years. (Fire 10032260-52090)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Jennifer Ott, City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Over the past five years, Wittman Enterprises, LLC (Wittman) has provided ambulance and false alarm billing services for the City of Alameda (City), ensuring accurate financial management for emergency response operations.
On July 18, 2023, City Council authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement with Wittman for these services. A First Amendment is now required, with a total five-year amount not-to-exceed $1,292,500, to maintain continuity of billing operations and address a compensation shortfall caused by higher than anticipated revenues from increased call volume and an ambulance fee increase.
BACKGROUND
In July 2023, City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a Service Provider Agreement with Wittman, utilizing the City of Sacramento Fire Department's (SFD) competitive bidding process. The City entered into an agreement with Wittman to provide ambulance and false alarm billing services. Wittman was selected for its expertise in municipal emergency service billing and cost-effective financial support. The agreement authorized a two-year term with a not-to-exceed amount of $400,000 and included the option for three one-year extensions, totaling five years in an amount not-to-exceed $1,000,000.
Wittman's compensation is based on a percent of net collections (minus refunds). Due to an increase in call volume and the ambulance fee increase, the revenues collected have been greater than anticipated hence the original agre...
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