Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis
Secondary Department: County Administration
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Diana Ramirez
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): 220319
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): AS&G Claims Administration, Inc.; Injury Management Organization, Inc.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of a renewal option with AS&G Claims Administration, Inc. at a cost of $2,422,536 and Injury Management Organization, Inc., $296,124 for workers' compensation third party administration services for Harris County for the period of October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026 (220319), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County self-insures workers' compensation claims and reimburses a third-party administrator who
evaluates and pays claims for job-related injuries in accordance with State statute and regulations.
Expected Impact:
A third-party administrator is necessary to ensure claims for injured employees are reviewed promptly and
eligible payments are made to the employee and their providers timely and accurately according to statutes
and regulations. Cost containment services are necessary to minimize the cost of services and inappropriate or
unnecessary treatments.
Alternative Options:
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