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Recommendation to Approve Two Amendments Totaling $270,000 for a Three-Year Extension Period as Follows: 1) Authorize the Acting City Manager to Execute a First Amendment with Kaiser Permanente Medical Center for Three Years in an Amount Not to Exceed $230,000 for City of Alameda Occupational Medical Services; and 2) Authorize the Acting City Manager to Execute a First Amendment with Preferred Alliance, Inc., for Three Years in an Amount Not to Exceed $40,000 for Drug Testing Services in Conjunction with Services Provided by Kaiser Permanente Medical Center. (Human Resources 2510)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Elizabeth D. Warmerdam, Acting City Manager
Re: Recommendation to Approve Two Amendments Totaling $270,000 for a Three-Year Extension Period as Follows: 1) Authorize the Acting City Manager to Execute a First Amendment with Kaiser Permanente Medical Center for Three Years in an Amount Not to Exceed $230,000 for City of Alameda Occupational Medical Services; and 2) Authorize the Acting City Manager to Execute a First Amendment with Preferred Alliance, Inc., for Three Years in an Amount Not to Exceed $40,000 for Drug Testing Services in Conjunction with Services Provided by Kaiser Permanente Medical Center.
BACKGROUND
The City of Alameda hires approximately 45-50 full-time employees as well as a number of part-time staff each year. Depending on the classification or position the City may require candidates, after the conditional offer of employment, to participate in a medical examination prior to hire. These medical examinations ensure the candidate can safely perform the essential functions of their position. Certain classification are also required to have medical examinations during employment in order to be compliant with United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) regulations.
Additionally, candidates in a limited number of classifications must pass a drug screen prior to hire. Employees who drive c...
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