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Boa 98 PAGE 562 <br />complicated matter. He felt he could rely on the judgment of <br />County 'staff. The other side is administrative and he had heard <br />complaints about processing which could be satisfied by working <br />with a local representative and improving the process. He felt we <br />have gone through a lengthy process and come in with a price staff <br />says is a competitive price. He wanted to see the motion approved <br />and the Board ready to move on. <br />County Administrator Chandler stated that one of the reasons <br />Siver was considered is that they do not sell insurance. Siver <br />initially helped the County set up its self-insurance program and <br />they are experts in the field. <br />Commissioner Bird asked whether County Administrator Chandler <br />and Personnel Director Baker were convinced this plan is a good <br />plan for the employees and that it can be administered locally. <br />County Administrator Chandler and Personnel Director Baker <br />responded in the affirmative. <br />Personnel Director Baker believed we can work through any of <br />the problems talked about here and we can negotiate some items with <br />Blue Cross/Blue Shield, but the terms cannot vary by much. <br />Commissioner Eggert commented that she had yet to hear anyone <br />say the employees were considered, and Director Baker stated that <br />we will have a better network which will be better for all <br />employees and will be less expensive. <br />Commissioner Eggert wanted to know what guarantee there would <br />be that Blue Cross/Blue Shield would negotiate any further if the <br />bid were accepted today and whether it might be better to table the <br />matter for a few weeks. <br />Commissioner Bird stated that Blue Cross/Blue Shield gave a <br />quote based on the rfp. He did not believe the low bidder is <br />obligated to renegotiate the bid. <br />Director Baker commented that in an rfp of this size, there <br />are always a few technical, minor items and Blue Cross/Blue Shield <br />has agreed to fix these. <br />Mark Collins, Regional Marketing Director, South Florida Blue <br />Cross/Blue Shield, remarked that Indian River County is very <br />important to Blue Cross/Blue Shield and they entered into the bid <br />process to build a long term relationship. They intend to make <br />certain program services available, such as employee well -care. At <br />this point in time, all they have addressed is the rfp items. Mr. <br />Collins believed that any coverage issues can be worked out with <br />staff. He stated he would be more than happy to address any <br />concerns. <br />JULY 169 1996 32 <br />