Sponsor: Human Resources
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Purchase of Services Agreement with Recycling & Energy for Employee Benefits Services
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Recommendation
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1. Approve the service agreement with the Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy Board for human resources benefits services for a term of January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027 with a not-to-exceed amount of $10,000 per year.
2. Authorize the Chair and Chief Clerk to execute the agreement.
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Background and Rationale
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Since 2015, Ramsey/Washington Recycling and Energy Board (R&E) has had access to Ramsey County non-union employee insurance benefits, which continue to be provided through Ramsey County, in alignment with county non-represented employee plans. As of January 1, 2026 R&E employs 44 non-union staff.
The board approved the current purchase of services agreement on October 20, 2020, for the term of January 1, 2020, through December 31, 2025, at an amount not to exceed $5,000 annually. Ramsey County Human Resources continues to fully procure and administer these insurance benefits on behalf of R&E, and the proposed increase in the annual fee from $5,000 to $10,000 more appropriately aligns with the level of Ramsey County resources necessary to continue this service. By participating in Ramsey County’s employee benefits pool, R&E can maintain a more stable and cost-effective insurance coverage for non-union employees than it would likely secure independently.
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County Goals (Check those advanced by Action)
☒ Well-being ☐ Prosperity ☐ Opportunity ☒ Accountability
Racial Equity Impact
The continuation of a strong, comprehensive benefits package that is affordable for employees of R&E assists in their ability to attract and retain its workforce.
Community Participation Level and Impact
The community is informed of this action through county board documentation that is published on the county’s website.
☒ Inform ☐ Consult ☐ Involve ☐ Collaborate ☐ Empower
Fiscal Impact
The proposed increase in the annual fee to $10,000 more accurately reflects the Ramsey County resources required to administer and support this service. The additional revenue is not accounted for and will be incorporated into the 2026-2027 Human Resources budget.
Last Previous Action
On October 20, 2020, the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of services agreement with Recycling and Energy for Human Resources Services with a term through December 31, 2025 (Resolution B2020-199).
On January 12, 2016, the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of services agreement between Ramsey County and R&E with a term through December 31, 2020 (Resolution B2016-012).
On September 22, 2015, the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners approved the amended and restated joint powers agreement governing the Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy Board (Resolution B2015-296).
Attachments
1. Purchase of Services Agreement