City Council

5. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH ACCLAMATION INSURANCE MANAGEMENT SERVICES (AIMS) FOR WORKERS’ COMPENSATION THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR UP TO FIVE YEARS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $5,507,491 (Office of the City Manager) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) Find that the proposed action in the agenda report is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), the “Common Sense” exemption that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment; and (2) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract, as the result of the competitive selection process, as specified by Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, with Acclamation Insurance Management Services (AIMS) for Workers’ Compensation Third-Party Claims Administration services in an amount not-to-exceed $5,507,491 for a period of five years. Competitive price bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F) contracts for professional or unique services. TPA