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groups. The reason for their relationship and connection with CareHere is because their <br />philosophies match Crowne Group's philosophies of transparency, openness, and cost reduction <br />models that had the history of success. <br />Commissioner Wheeler continued to express his desire to have an RFP with options <br />rather than just picking a company. Mr. Tomlinson said they would be honored to participate in <br />that process. <br />Administrator Baird believed it was a great idea and said staff would get a RFQ with a <br />rating sheet and return to the Board for review and consideration. <br />Vice Chairman Flescher observed that other counties have invited their employees, the <br />ultimate consumers of this product, for input in the form of a poll, and believed our employees <br />should be included in a poll of sorts to ascertain whether they would participate and if this would <br />benefit them. He said the benefit of this option is about participation and if we do not have <br />participation, we might be going into an endeavor that might not be a benefit to the taxpayer, <br />citizens, employees, and all concerned. He wanted to see an opinion survey created for all <br />County employees. <br />Commissioner Solari desired an open competitive process; desired to see a <br />general RFQ; and wants our goals and objectives defined, which in his opinion have only two <br />significant parameters, quality of care, and cost. He also desired for the process to be general <br />and open as possible so that people who respond to it can be as competitive and creative as <br />possible and everyone can compete to their strengths, rather than what is being asked. <br />Administrator Baird had concerns about sending out a survey to the employees, <br />because it may open the door, and should there be any benefit changes, staff would have to <br />notify them as well. <br />May 19, 2009 30 <br />