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Durham County Temporary Screening Staff
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Date of BOCC Meeting: October 12, 2020
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to approve a contract amendment with Express Employment Professionals in the amount of $52,578 to allow for COVID-19 screening, bringing the total contract amount to $86,868. To reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19 in the workplace, Durham County Government implemented an infectious disease preparedness and response plan that consists of a detailed screening process. The screening process includes temperature checks and questionnaires regarding symptoms and exposure of COVID-19 for employees and residents receiving services.
The additional temporary staff will provide screening support to HHS and Administration II Building. Additional buildings (libraries, etc.) may be added as needed to support reopening. This expense is eligible for FEMA reimbursement. Efforts are underway to explore approaches to install thermal scanning units which will reduce the number of temporary staffing needed for the screening process. Staff will update the BOCC on aforementioned approaches in November.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: Goal 2: Health and Wellbeing for All and Goal 5: Accountable Efficient and Visionary Government.
Resource Persons: Kathy R. Everett Perry, CHRO/Chief Employment Counsel, Dara Richardson, Human Resources Project Manager, Claudia Hager, General Manager
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the BOCC is requested to approve a contract amendment with Express Employment Professionals in the amount of $52,578, bringing the total contract amount to $86,868.