Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution authorizes the execution of a sole source purchase of services contract with LMRL Consulting, LLC, dba Tactical Athlete Health & Performance Institute (TAPHI) for the coordination of health services for injured employees and development of rehabilitation case management. The contract has the potential to be renewed on an annual basis for up to five years for a total cost of $214,312. The 2018 expenditure is $40,360 and is included in the 2018 Worker’s Compensation Fund operating budget (Munis 222021-54645).
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Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Sole Source purchase of services contract with LMRL Consulting, LLC, dba Tactical Athlete Health & Performance Institute (TAPHI) for the coordination of health services for injured employees and development of rehabilitation case management.
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The City of Madison values the health and safety of its employees. When employees are injured on the job or off duty this can result in time away from work, increased medical costs, and potential overtime costs to backfill the employee’s position.
Tactical Athlete Health & Performance Institute (TAPHI) is a healthcare consultancy that develops programs for fire, police, and public works departments with a goal of injury prevention and recovery. TAHPI’s belief is that employees should be treated like professional athletes, as their health and fitness are critical to the demands of the job. These programs have improved employee’s standard of living and reduced health related costs to the cities where they have been implemented. Currently these programs are in use by the Milwaukee Fire Department, North Shore Fire Department, and City of Wauwatosa.
The Risk Management Division in partnership with the Madison Fire Department is seeking a sole source contract with TAPHI to develop an integrated, comprehensive and personalized health and performance program to address injury and rehabilitation as a part of the department’s...
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