File #: 24-0312    Version: 1
Type: Resolution Status: Approved
File created: 7/8/2024 In control: Board of Hennepin County Commissioners
On agenda: 7/23/2024 Final action: 8/6/2024
Title: Agmt PR00006462 with Career/Life Alliance, Inc. for the provision of health and wellness educational services to Hennepin County employees and retirees and spouses enrolled in county health insurance, 08/01/24-07/31/27, NTE $99,000
Attachments: 1. RESOLUTION
Item Description:
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Agmt PR00006462 with Career/Life Alliance, Inc. for the provision of health and wellness educational services to Hennepin County employees and retirees and spouses enrolled in county health insurance, 08/01/24-07/31/27, NTE $99,000
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that Agreement PR00006462 with Career/Life Alliance, Inc. for the provision of health and wellness educational services to Hennepin County employees and retirees and spouses enrolled in county health insurance during the period August 1, 2024 through July 31, 2027 with a total not to exceed amount of $99,000 be approved; that the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the Agreement on behalf of the County; and that the Controller be authorized to disburse funds as directed.
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Background:
Health and wellness education is an essential component of the county's well-being program and supports the organization's core values. In April 2024, the Human Resources department issued a Request for Proposal for the provision of health and wellness educational services in the form of wellness seminars and classes. Ten proposals were received. After interviewing and evaluation, Career/Life Alliance, Inc. is recommended for approval for several reasons:

* Expansive training catalog. Through its Lifebalance Solutions program, Career/Life Alliance, Inc. offers a variety of health and wellness seminars. Seminar topics include but are not limited to stress reduction, mindfulness, mental health, social well-being, healthy sleep, food and nutrition, fitness, prevention, productivity, resiliency, parenting, eldercare, and aging. These seminars, provided by a diverse panel of instructors, can be delivered both onsite and remotely.
* Experience. Career/Life Alliance, Inc. has over 40 years of experience working with the public sector and instructors are familiar with Hennepin County departments and employees. Career Life/Alliance, Inc. currently provides this service for Hennepin ...

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