Item Coversheet

TOWN OF DAVIE
TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT

Item Number: 5.

To:Mayor and Councilmembers
From:Grace Garagozzo, Human Resources Director
Prepared By:Jose Lugo, Risk Manager - Human Resources
Subject:Resolution 
Affected District:Town Wide
Item Request:Schedule for Council Meeting
Title of Agenda Item:AGREEMENT - A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF DAVIE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT NCC-JA-26-38 WITH PREFERRED GOVERNMENTAL CLAIMS SOLUTIONS, INC FOR THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATOR SERVICES FOR WORKERS COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY CLAIMS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Executive Summary: The Town of Davie is in need of third-party administrator services for workers compensation and liability claims since the current agreement with Preferred Governmental Claims Solutions, Inc. expires September 17, 2026 when the second and final two-year renewal option is exhausted. Staff wishes to continue and retain the third-party administrator services for workers compensation and liability claims of Preferred Governmental Claims Solutions, Inc. for a period of three (3) years from September 18, 2026 through September 17, 2029 with two (2) additional, two-year renewal options, with renewals to be handled administratively. Claims management services is an area of expertise for which specialized training/education is required and therefore is considered professional services by the Town's Code Sec. 2-323(g). It is in the Town's best interest to execute a new contract for such services with Preferred Governmental Claims Solutions, Inc. in order to ensure continuity of services.
Key Points:
  • Staff has negotiated a fixed annual flat fee of $121,200 for both Workers Compensation and Liability Claims services. This allows the Town to maintain consistent pricing and service. Claims frequency increase is not subject to additional pricing increases.
  • A CPI increase may be applied each year but such price increases shall not exceed the All Urban Consumers Price Index.
  • Subrogation fee remains 15% of recovery.
Previous Actions:
Concurrences:

Fiscal Impact:
Has request been budgeted?Yes
If yes expected cost:As adopted by budget(s)
Account name and number:See below in the comment section
If no, amount needed:
Account name funds will be appropriated from
Additional Comments510.22.151.562-53107 $57,200.00 001.22.155.513-53421 $41,600.00 500.63.100.549-53421 $22,400.00

Recommendation:Motion to approve

Strategic Goals This Item Supports:
Commitment to Customer Satisfaction, Dedication to Excellence in Service Delivery, Creating an Environment that is Conducive to Innovation, Creativity, and Collaboration, Nurturing the health, safety, and welfare of the community


ATTACHMENTS:
File NameDescription
Resolution-_Third_Party_Administrator_for_Workers_Comp_and_Liability_Claims_Services.docxReso
Claim_Administration_Service_Agreement_with_Exhibits.pdfAgreement with exhibits
Non-Competitive_Contract_Checklist-_NCC-JA-26-38.pdfNCC Checklist
Contract_Summary_Form_-_PGCS-FINAL.pdfContract Summary Form
COI_2025-2026.pdfCertificate of Insurance with contract #
PaymentWorks-_Preferred_Governmental_Claim_Solutions.pdfPaymentWorks
PAF_-_PGCS-_FINAL.pdfPAF