HomeMy WebLinkAbout38. Professional Services Agreement with Empathia Inc.
City Hall, 215 Church Avenue P.O. Box 1130 Oshkosh, WI 54903-1130 http://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FROM: Mark A. Rohloff, City Manager
DATE: September 28, 2021
RE: Professional Services Agreement with Empathia, Inc. for Employee Assistance &
Worklife Services Program (EAP) ($10,956)
BACKGROUND
As a matter of good practice, the City regularly reviews our contract agreements and benefit
structures in order to provide the best benefits possible for our staff at the most cost effective
level possible for tax payers. With these thoughts in mind, and in consideration of the expiration
of our current EAP agreement, city staff researched potential providers for 2022.
ANALYSIS
After research and analysis of potential EAP providers, staff is recommending moving forward
with Empathia Inc. Empathia has been providing services to organizations for over 35 years
nation and worldwide. They offer a wide range of services including an EAP Program, Worklife
Services and a First Responder program. With a 24/7, 365 days a year, people first service,
employees and their dependents will be provided a variety of quality resources in their most
urgent times of need.
FISCAL IMPACT
The cost for Empathia, Inc. is $1.44 per employee per month (PEPM). This is estimated to be
$10,956 annually. This is an increase of approximately $837 annually representing an overall
increase of 8.3% for services. This service will continue to be charged to A/N#: 06010903-6401.
RECOMMENDATION
Chapter 12 of the Municipal Code of the City of Oshkosh provides that professional services of
a specialized nature, including architectural services, may be procured without the use of
competitive bidding or quotation process. In accordance with Section 12-16 of the Code, I am
hereby submitting this report regarding this contracting of services. Please contact me or
Human Resources Manager Michelle Behnke if you have any questions concerning this
agreement.