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Commissioner Eggert wondered why they feel they should not continue with the audit, and Administrator Balczun felt that they really have gone far enough. To go further in the audit would • give us things like why in such and such a year did someone decide that there should be limited coverage, etc. He felt it is more important to strengthen our risk management program than to develop additional historical data. Assistant County Administrator Perry Mattes felt there is some confusion regarding Siver's first recommendation: "1) Prepare written specifications (an RFP) to include necessary underwriting data and a description of the model program(s) desired by Indian River County." Mr. Mattes felt that what Sivers is suggesting is to prepare the specs to take the insurance renewal program to bid, and staff concurs that needs to be done. We need to bid our insurance policies, which come up for renewal October 1st. Commissioner Eggert understood this would open it up to the many insurance agencies that have been wanting to get into the County, and Mr. Mattes confirmed that it would. Administrator Balczun explained that Siver could have done that under the original RFP we sent out for the purpose of having a consultant. However, at our meeting in August or early September of last year, the Board restricted their activities to reporting and auditing until otherwise authorized. That language is why we are here today. Commissioner Bird asked how it would affect our contract with Siver if we redirect them today, and Administrator Balczun explained that they would continue under the payment schedule of our existing contract. Their original RFP anticipated that they would be doing all the work for between $20,000-$30,000, and they agreed that they would advise us when they were around the $20,000 figure. Right now, they are at approximately $20,200, which is some $9700 less than the top of the range originally proposed. AR 2 2 1988 45 BOOK 71 PAGE 344