HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020/11/10-Attachments-M&C 20-0825City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 11/10/20 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 20-0825
LOG NAME: 14FRONTLINEPHYSICALS
SUBJECT
(ALL) Authorize an Amendment to City Secretary Contract 54108 with Front Line Mobile Health, PLLC to Provide Comprehensive Post COVID-19
Physicals for City Employees to Increase the Total Amount of Compensation from $471,750.00 to $589,687.00 for the Initial Term Only
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize an amendment to City Secretary Contract 54108 with Front Line Mobile Health, PLLC to provide
comprehensive post COVID-19 physicals for all city employees to increase the total amount of compensation from $471,750.00 to $589,687.00
for the initial term only.
DISCUSSION:
The Fire and Human Resources Departments request funds to provide post COVID-19 physicals for all city employees to assess and identify any
lingering or chronic effects of the infection after recovery from the acute phase. Fire currently has Frontline Mobile Health under contract to provide
health services for firefighters such as physicals, workers compensation return to work evaluations, etc. As we continue to learn about lingering and
possible long-term effects of COVID-19, it is important to ensure adequate recovery prior to the often stressful and strenuous duties required of
many occupations.
Studies have shown that COVID-19 can lead to a heart inflammation condition known as Myocarditis, which can decrease the ability of the heart to
pump blood. This condition can cause heartbeat abnormalities, heart failure, and even sudden death. People in strenuous occupations are much
more susceptible to the health effects of Myocarditis.
To date, a total of 307 personnel city-wide have tested positive for COVID-19, we anticipate sixty percent of those testing positive will be interested
in a post COVID-19 physical exam, approximately 181 exams. The components of this exam as well as the cost is outlined below.
Post COVID-19 physical exams will consist of:
Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test
Chest X-Ray
Lung Ultrasound looking for pleural effusion
Blood Biomarkers:
Complete Blood Count
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
Troponin
C-Reactive Protein
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
Serum Uric Acid
SARS-CoV2 Total Antibody test
Medical Questionnaire
Physical Exam and medical recommendation
Cost per exam is $650.00.
Physicals would be completed through December 18, 2020. CARES Act Funding ends December 30, 2020.
An administrative change order or increase may be made by the City Manager up to the amount allowed by relevant law and the Fort Worth City
Code and does not require specific City Council approval as long as sufficient funds have been appropriated.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that funds are available in the current operating budget, as previously appropriated, in the Grants Operating
Federal Fund for the 2020 Disaster Assistance COVID project to support the approval of the above recommendation and authorization of the
amendment. Prior to any expenditure being incurred, the Human Resources Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Jay Chapa 5804
Originating Business Unit Head: Nathan Gregory 7783
Additional Information Contact: Nathan Gregory 7783