Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution authorizes the execution of a sole source purchase of services contract with Ready Rebound, LLC for the coordination of health services for injured employees and development of rehabilitation case management. The contract is for five years at a total cost of $591,923.07. The 2023 expenditure is included in the 2023 Workers’ Compensation Fund operating budget (Munis 222021-54645).
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A Resolution authorizing a sole source service contract with Ready Rebound, LLC for the coordination of health services for injured employees and development of rehabilitation case management.
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WHEREAS, 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; and
WHEREAS, Ready Rebound, LLC is a healthcare consultancy that develops programs for fire, police, and public works departments with a goal of injury prevention and recovery. Ready Rebound’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; and
WHEREAS, The Risk Management Division in partnership with the Madison Fire Department and Madison Police Department is seeking a sole source contract with Ready Rebound to develop an integrated, comprehensive and personalized health and performance program to address injury and rehabilitation as a part of the departments’ fitness wellness initiative. The services and programs provided by Ready Rebound are very unique and to our knowledge are not available from another vendor. Further Ready Rebound has developed the professional relationships with Sports Medicine physicians, orthopedic specialists and a number of other spec...
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