TO: Honorable Board of County Commissioners
THROUGH: John A. Titkanich, Jr., County Administrator
David Johnson, Director of Emergency Services
FROM: David Kiernan, Deputy Fire Chief
Department of Emergency Services
DATE: October 22, 2025
SUBJECT: Waiver of Requirement for Bids for Annual Physical Exams
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BACKGROUND
Public Safety Physical exams are required to be provided to first responders annually. For the past several years, the Fire Rescue Division has utilized Life Extension Clinics, Inc., DBA Life Scan Wellness Centers, either under an available piggyback contract, or after Board waiver of the requirement for bids.
ANALYSIS
The base price quoted for physicals which include laboratory tests, ultrasound screenings for early detection of heart disease and cancer, cardiopulmonary testing, and fitness evaluation is $538.00.
Additional tests may be required, as needed, per individual first responder, at the following costs per the quote:
Public Safety Annual Physical $ 538.00
OSHA Respirator Mask Fit Testing $ 49.00
Drug Screen $ 58.00
Phlebotomist (Blood Draw) Fee $ 25.00
HazMat Team Heavy Metals Blood Draw $ 86.00
Medical Review Officer Review $ 155.00
Total $ 911.00
As has been the practice in the past several years, Staff would like to request the Board waive the requirement for bids and authorize the Procurement Division to issue a purchase order for the physicals and additional tests, as required.
BUDGETARY IMPACT
Funds for the physicals, in the amount of $245,660.00, are budgeted and available in the Emergency Services District/Fire Rescue/Medical Services account, number 11412022-033120.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTIONS
Public Safety Physical exams are required to be provided to first responders annually.
POTENTIAL FUTURE BOARD ACTIONS
This item will be brought to the board annually for review and approval.
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