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Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Three-Year Professional Services Agreement with Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc., for the City’s Third-Party Workers’ Compensation Claims Administration
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Department: |
Human Resources |
Meeting Date: |
7/15/2025 |
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Contact Name: |
Clayton Roberts |
Public Hearing: |
No |
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Contact Phone: |
910-341-5844 |
Advertising Date/Advertised By: |
N/A |
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Attachments: |
Attachment #1: Resolution |
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this resolution is to renew the City of Wilmington’s third-party workers compensation claims administration contract with Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. (Sedgwick) for an additional three-year term, from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2028.
BACKGROUND:
Sedgwick has served as the City’s third-party administrator for workers’ compensation claims since 2019. The company provides comprehensive claims management services, including claims administration, managed care, and return-to-work coordination. Sedgwick’s expertise supports the City’s goals of cost containment, regulatory compliance, and improved outcomes for injured employees and their service to-date has been effective and high in quality.
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BUDGET IMPACT:
The annual fees associated with the contract are as follows:
• Year 1 (FY26): $46,865
• Year 2 (FY27): $48,271
• Year 3 (FY28): $49,719
The total cost over the three-year term is $144,855. Additional miscellaneous charges may be incurred in accordance with Sedgwick’s care management fee schedule. Years 2 and 3 are subject to annual appropriation.
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RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
Staff recommends City Council approve the resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a three-year agreement with Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. for continued workers’ compensation claims administration.