COLLECTION AGENCY SERVICES FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

This contract is for collection agency services for emergency medical services. The contractor, Gulf Coast Collection Bureau, Inc., will provide services to Pinellas County, including the collection of past due accounts related to ambulance billing. The contract has a term of 5 years and a not-to-exceed amount of $1,250,000. The contractor will be paid on a contingency fee basis, and the county will pay the contractor a sum not-to-exceed $250,000 annually. The contract includes provisions for confidentiality, public records, and HIPAA compliance. The contractor will be required to maintain the confidentiality of protected health information and to comply with the requirements of the HIPAA regulations. • The contract includes a statement of work that outlines the services to be provided by the contractor. • The contractor will be required to provide reports and documentation to the county as requested. • The contract includes provisions for termination, including termination for cause and termination for convenience. • The contractor will be required to indemnify the county against any claims or damages arising from the contractor's performance under the contract. • The contract includes a provision for dispute resolution, which will be governed by the laws of the State of Florida.