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Durham County Temporary COVID 19 Screening Staff Contract Amendment and Movement of County COVID Set Aside Funds of $133,859 to Support Additional Contract Costs
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Date of BOCC Meeting: January 11, 2021
Request for Board Action:
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The Board is requested to approve Amendment 2 to the current Express Employment Professionals contract in the amount of $183,193 to allow for COVID-19 screening. This would bring the total amount of the contract to $270,061. 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. Unfortunately, there is not sufficient internal resources to support the screening process using existing staff.
To ensure that all residents are getting access to the services they need, the screening process also includes support for residents that do not speak English and nurse triage when needed. The screening process is extremely vital to ensure the health and safety of our community remains a priority. As of December 23rd, 2020, over 70,598 residents and 94,957 employees have been screened prior to entering the HHS and Administration II buildings. The screening process includes temperature checks and questionnaires regarding symptoms and exposure of COVID-19 for employees and residents receiving services.
Of the $183,193 contract increase, $133,859 will be moved from available funding set aside to address COVID-19 expenses. This expense is eligible for FEMA reimbursement. No budget amendment is needed because the movement of funds is within the same functional area (General Government) of the General Fund.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: Goal 2: Health and Wellbeing for All and Goal 5: Accountable Efficient and Visionary Government.
Resource Persons: Dara Richardson, Human Resources Project Manager, Kathy R. Everett Perry, CHRO/Chief Employment Counsel and Claudia Hage...
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