Approve Ninth Amendment to Agreement with KMA Emergency Services, Inc., dba Westmed Ambulance Service relating to providing interfacility medical transportation services for Santa Clara Valley Healthcare, with no change to the maximum contract amount, and extending the agreement for a six-month period through December 31, 2026, that has been reviewed and approved by County Counsel as to form and legality. An exception to Board of Supervisors Policy 5.4.5.4, Length of Term of Contracts, has been approved by the Office of Countywide Contracting Management.

The document outlines the Ninth Amendment to the agreement with KMA Emergency Services, Inc., dba Westmed Ambulance Service, for interfacility medical transportation services. It recommends extending the agreement for six months through December 31, 2026, with no change to the maximum contract amount. The amendment is necessary to ensure continuity of care while a Request for Proposals is being developed for these services.

Key points

• The Ninth Amendment extends the agreement with KMA Emergency Services, Inc. for six months.
• No change to the maximum contract amount is proposed.
• The original agreement was approved on August 15, 2018, and has undergone multiple amendments since.
• The recommended action is to maintain uninterrupted access to critical patient transportation services.
• Positive impacts on children and seniors are noted, ensuring access to healthcare and timely medical services.
• Consequences of not approving the amendment include reduced access to non-emergency ambulance services.

Limitations

• The document does not specify the exact dollar amounts for the current contract or previous amendments beyond the total amounts.
• The document does not provide specific details on the Request for Proposals currently in development.

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The Ninth Amendment to the Agreement between the County of Santa Clara and KMA Emergency Services, Inc. dba Westmed Ambulance Service extends the term of the Agreement to December 31, 2026, and revises compensation terms. The maximum compensation is set at $24,383,333, and the monthly stipend payable to the Contractor is reduced from $200,000 to $180,000 effective July 1, 2026. All other terms of the Agreement remain unchanged.

Key points

• The Agreement is effective from August 15, 2018, to December 31, 2026.
• The maximum compensation for the Agreement is $24,383,333.
• The monthly stipend payable to the Contractor is reduced to $180,000 effective July 1, 2026.
• All other terms and conditions of the Agreement remain in effect.

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This document is an approval request for a contract extension beyond five years for KMA Emergency Services, Inc. dba Westmed Ambulance Service. The current contract, which provides interfacility medical transportation services, is set to expire on June 30, 2026. The request proposes a 6-month extension to December 31, 2026, with no additional contract value. The document outlines the contract history, including previous amendments and the rationale for the extension, which is necessary to maintain uninterrupted services while a new RFP is being developed.

Key points

• User Agency/Department: Health and Hospital System
• Current Contract Start Date: August 15, 2018
• Current Contract End Date: June 30, 2026
• Total Current Value of Agreement: $24,383,333
• Description of Services: Interfacility medical transportation services
• Proposed Extension: 6 months, ending December 31, 2026
• No additional funds requested for the extension
• Previous amendments and approvals for contract extensions are documented

Limitations

• Anticipated Contract Start Date and End Date for the new contract are missing.
• Budgeted Amount of Project is not specified.
• Proposed Contractor Name is not filled in.
• No specific rationale provided in Section VIII for the extension.

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