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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20111511.tiff RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - UPSTATE COLORADO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with an Amendment to the Agreement for Professional Services between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, and Upstate Colorado Economic Development, commencing May 5, 2010, and ending December 31,2012,with further terms and conditions being as stated in said agreement, and WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the Amendment to the Agreement for Professional Services between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, and Upstate Colorado Economic Development be, and hereby is, approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to sign said agreement. The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 20th day of June, A.D., 2011, nunc pro tunc May 5, 2010. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WE D COUNTY, COLD DO uv fra me ATTEST. „ �� •�� 11861 t • ara Kirkmeyer, Chair Weld County Clerk to the Bo id tea. USED O® ' 447 USED P. Conway, Pro-Tem BY: Deputy Clerk to the Boar. EXCUSED F. Garcia AP AS RM: F vid E. Long ounty Attorney " 4S QC � dir / Douglas ytademacher Date of signature: 41/2// YW 2011-1511 1p - EG0064 1861 - 2011 MEMORANDUM� TO: Board of County Commissioners WE L,D'E O U N T Y DATE: June 14, 2011 FROM: Elizabeth Relford, Transportation Planner SUBJECT: Upstate Professional Services Agreement On January 19, 2011, the BOCC adopted a Resolution authorizing the Chair's signature on CDOT contract amendment #17664. On February 22, 2011, CDOT executed the contract amendment to increase the Upper Front Range CMAQ funding amount from $50,000 to $74,158 (F: 61,394 L: 12,764) for the Public Awareness, Education, and Marketing of CNG as an alternative transportation fuel, i.e., stations and vehicle conversions. Upstate Colorado agreed to assist the County on managing this project and entered into a Professional Services Agreement with the Board on June 23, 2010. Since the original CDOT contract has been amended, staff is requesting to amend the existing Professional Services Agreement to address the funding change accordingly. Section 4.d. on page 2 of the agreement reflects the funding change for Upstate. The original agreement identified $24,158. The new agreement reflects $36,158. The BOCC reviewed the agreement during a work session on April 4`h of this year. I am available at your convenience to answer any questions you may have. 2011-1511 AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES THIS AGREEMENT is made by and between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, whose address is 915 10th Street, Greeley, Colorado, 80631 ("County"), and Upstate Colorado Economic Development, whose address is 822 7th Street, Suite 550, Greeley, CO 80631, ("Contractor"). WHEREAS, County desires to retain Contractor as an independent contractor to perform services as more particularly set forth below; and WHEREAS, Contractor has the time available to timely perform the services, and is willing to perform the services according to the terms of this Agreement. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows: 1. Engagement of Contractor. County hereby retains Contractor, and Contractor hereby accepts engagement by County upon the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. 2. Term. The term of this Agreement shall be from May 5, 2010, through and until December 31, 2012. This Agreement may be renewed for another one (1) year period thereafter upon the written consent of both parties hereto, and is subject to the termination provisions set forth in Paragraph 11, below. 3. Services to be Performed. Contractor agrees to perform the Services listed or referred to in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein, according to the timeline set forth on Page 6 of Exhibit A. The Services, as shown in Exhibit A, shall be performed in addition to the services agreed to in the Professional Services Agreement dated June 23, 2010, and more specifically Task 4. The project tasks are listed on Pages 4 & 5 of Exhibit A. Contractor shall comply with all of the terms and requirements of the "Local Agency" as set forth in the Agreement between the State of Colorado, Department of Transportation and Weld County, for the expenditure of CMAQ funds, which original Agreement was approved by the Board of County Commissioners on May 26, 2010, and the Contract Amendment approved on January 19, 2011. 4. Compensation. a. County agrees to pay Contractor for Services performed according to the schedule set forth on Page 3 of Exhibit A in the agreement dated June 23, 2010, and as Exhibit A.1 on Page 6 of the Contract Amendment. In the event this Agreement is terminated prior to the termination date set forth in Paragraph 11, below, Contractor shall be paid for whatever Services listed on Pages 4 & 5 of Exhibit A have been completed. b. Contractor shall not be paid any other expenses unless set forth in this 1 Agreement. c. Payment to Contractor will be made only upon presentation of a proper claim by Contractor, itemizing services performed and mileage expense incurred. d. Payment for services and all related expenses under this Agreement shall not exceed $36,158 during 2010, 2011, and 2012 unless funding amounts are amended by the Upper Front Range Transportation Planning Region. 5. Additional Work. In the event the County shall require changes in the scope, character, or complexity of the work to be performed, and said changes cause an increase or decrease in the time required or the costs to the Contractor for performance, an equitable adjustment in fees and completion time shall be negotiated between the parties and this Agreement shall be modified accordingly by a supplemental Agreement. Any claims by the Contractor for adjustment hereunder must be made in writing prior to performance of any work covered in the anticipated supplemental Agreement. Any change in work made without such prior supplemental Agreement shall be deemed covered in the compensation and time provisions of this Agreement. 6. Independent Contractor. Contractor agrees that Contractor is an independent contractor and that neither Contractor nor Contractor's agents or employees are, or shall be deemed to be, agents or employees of the County for any purpose. Contractor shall have no authorization, express or implied, to bind the County to any agreement, liability, or understanding. The parties agree that Contractor will not become an employee of County, nor is Contractor entitled to any employee benefits from County as a result of the execution of this Agreement. 7. Warranty. Contractor warrants that services performed under this Agreement will be performed in a manner consistent with the professional standards governing such services and the provisions of this Agreement. 8. Reports County Property. All reports,test results and all other tangible materials produced in connection with the performance of this Agreement, whether or not such materials are in completed form, shall at all times be considered the property of the County. Contractor shall not make use of such material for purposes other than in connection with this Agreement without prior written approval of County. 9. Acceptance of Product not a Waiver. Upon completion of the work, Contractor shall submit to County originals of all test results, reports, etc., generated during completion of this work. Acceptance by County of reports and incidental material furnished under this Agreement shall not in any way relieve Contractor of responsibility for the quality and accuracy of the work. Acceptance by the County of, or payment for, any services performed under this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of any of the County's rights under this Agreement or under the law generally. 2 10. Insurance and Indemnification. Contractor shall defend and indemnify County, its officers and agents, from and against loss or liability arising from Contractor's acts, errors or omissions in seeking to perform its obligations under this Agreement. Contractor shall provide necessary workers' compensation insurance at Contractor's own cost and expense. 11. Termination. Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time by providing the other party with a thirty (30) day written notice thereof. Furthermore, this Agreement may be terminated at any time without notice upon a material breach of the terms of the Agreement. In the event of an early termination, Contractor shall be paid for work performed as stated in Paragraph 4.a., above. 12. Non-Assignment. Contractor may not assign or transfer this Agreement, any interest therein or claim thereunder, without the prior written approval of County. 13. Access to Records. County shall have access to Contractor's financial records as they relate to this Agreement for purposes of audit. Such records shall be complete and available for audit 90 days after final payment hereunder and shall be retained and available for audit purposes for at least five years after final payment hereunder. 14. Time of Essence. Time is of the essence in each and all of the provisions of this Agreement. 15. Interruptions.Neither party to this Agreement shall be liable to the other for delays in delivery or failure to deliver or otherwise to perform any obligation under this Agreement, where such failure is due to any cause beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to Acts of God, fires, strikes, war, flood, earthquakes or Governmental actions. 16. Notices. Any notice required to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be mailed or delivered to the other party at that party's address as stated above. 17. Compliance. This Agreement and the provision of services hereunder shall be subject to the laws of Colorado and be in accordance with the policies, procedures, and practices of County. 18. Non-Exclusive Agreement. This Agreement is nonexclusive and County may engage or use other contractors or persons to perform services of the same or similar nature. 19. Certification. Contractor certifies that Contractor is not an illegal immigrant, and further, Contractor represents, warrants, and agrees that it has verified that Contractor does not employ any illegal aliens. If it is discovered that Contractor is an illegal immigrant, employs illegal aliens or subcontracts with illegal aliens, County can terminate this Agreement and Contractor may be held liable for damages. 3 20. Entire Agreement/Modifications. This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter contained in this Agreement. This instrument supersedes all prior negotiation, representation, and understanding or agreements with respect to the subject matter contained in this Agreement. This Agreement may be changed or supplemented only by a written instrument signed by both parties. 21. Funding Contingency. No portion of this Agreement shall be deemed to create an obligation on the part of County to expend funds not otherwise appropriated or budgeted for. 22. No Conflict. No employee of Contractor nor any member of Contractor's family shall serve on a County Board, committee or hold any such position which either by rule, practice or action nominates, recommends, supervises Contractor's operations. or authorizes funding to Contractor. 23. Severability. If any term or condition of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, this Agreement shall be construed and enforced without such provision, to the extent that this Agreement is then capable of execution within the original intent of the parties. 24. Governmental Immunity. No portion of this Agreement shall be deemed to constitute a waiver of any immunities the parties or their officers or employees may possess. 25. No Third Party Beneficiary. It is expressly understood and agreed that the enforcement of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and all rights of action relating to such enforcement, shall be strictly reserved to the undersigned parties and nothing in this Agreement shall give or allow any claim or right of action whatsoever by any other person not included in this Agreement. It is the express intention of the undersigned parties that any entity other than the undersigned parties receiving services or benefits under this Agreement shall be an incidental beneficiary only. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date and year written below. CONTRACT By: / Title: d��,3/7/ 4 ATTEST: 75A,,_----- BOARD OF COUNTY CLERK TO THE BOARD COMMISSIONERSOF WELD COUNTY By:, //id d r, At) ,,e, , l By 'Li 1.?_-- Ai-/1<, j ij_, Clerk to the :oard I� i`� Barbara Kirkmey , Chair AtOrly°70,, � JUN 2 0 2011 ,161 tara elf EXHIBIT I ____A _ CONTRACT AMENDMENT Amendment Original Contract Original Amendment Amendment #1 CLIN/CMS# SAP-PO# CMS# SAP-PO# 10-HTD-17664 291000882 11-HTD-28054 291000882 1) PARTIES THIS AMENDMENT,to the above-referenced Original Contract(hereinafter called the "Contract") is entered into by and between WELD COUNTY, (hereinafter called the"Contractor"or "Local Agency")and the State of Colorado(hereinafter called the"State")acting by and through the Colorado Department of Transportation (hereinafter called"CDOT"). 2) EFFECTIVE DATE AND ENFORCEABILITY This Amendment shall not be effective or enforceable until it is approved and signed by the Colorado State Controller or designee(hereinafter called the"Effective Date").The State shall not be liable to pay or reimburse Contractor for any performance hereunder, including, but not limited to costs or expenses incurred,or be bound by any provision hereof prior to the Effective Date. 3) FACTUAL RECITALS The parties entered into a contract dated June 10.2010,for Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality(CMAQ),to continue the marketing and education project. The purpose for this amendment is described in Section 6 of this amendment. 4) CONSIDERATION-COLORADO SPECIAL PROVISIONS The Parties acknowledge that the mutual promises and covenants contained herein and other good and valuable consideration are sufficient and adequate to support this Contract.The Parties agree to replacing the Colorado Special Provisions with the most recent version (if such have been updated since the Contract and any modification thereto were effective)as part consideration for this Amendment. If applicable,such Special Provisions are attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein as Exhibit A.1. 5) LIMITS OF EFFECT This Amendment is incorporated by reference into the Contract,and the Contract and all prior amendments thereto(including option letters), if any, remain in full force and effect except as specifically modified herein. 6) MODIFICATIONS The Contract, Option Letters,and all prior amendments thereto,if any, are modified as follows: a. Table in 3.A of the Contract is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following: G!L Account:4518000011 Funds Center:DT510-010 Fund:400 Company Code:1000 WBS Element: 17859_15_01 Functional Area: 1456 CO Area: 1000 Vendor Number:6100082 Catalog Federal Domestic Assistance Number(CFDA)20.205 SAP Line Item: 10 Total:$24,158 Federal Amount Total:$20,000 Local Amount Total:$4,158 SAP Line Item:20 Total:$50,000 Federal Amount Total:$41,394 Local Amount Total:$8,606 Total Encumbered Contract Amount FY 2010:$74,158 Federal Amount Total:$61,394 Local Amount Total:$12,764 b. Exhibit A of the Contract,is hereby deleted and replaced with Exhibit A.1,which is attached and incorporated into the Contract. c. The maximum amount payable by the State for Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ)contract as shown in Exhibit A_1 is Increased by$50,000 to a new total of $74y based on the project schedules in Exhibit A.1. 1 of 6 7) START DATE This amendment shall take effect on its Effective Date. 8) ORDER OF PRECEDENCE Except for the Special Provisions, in the event of any conflict, inconsistency, variance,or contradiction between the provisions of this Amendment and any of the provisions of the Contract, the provisions of this Amendment shall in all respects supersede,govern,and control.The most recent version of the Special Provisions incorporated into the Contract or any amendment shall always control other provisions in the Contract or any amendments. 9) AVAILABLE FUNDS Financial obligations of the state payable after the current fiscal year are contingent upon funds for that purpose being appropriated, budgeted, or otherwise made available. 2 of 6 THE PARTIES HERETO HAVE EXECUTED THIS AMENDMENT •Persons signing for The Local Agency hereby swear and affirm that they are authorized to act on The Local Agency's behalf and acknowledge that the State Is relying on their representations to that effect. LOCAL AGENCY INITIALS STATE OF COLORADO WELD COUNTY John W.Hickenlooper,GOVERNOR By: Barbara Kirkmcyer Colorado Department of Transportation Name of Authorized Individual (for)Michael Cheroutcs,Interim-Executive Director Title: Chair, Board of Weld County • fficial Title of Autho zed IndividualCommiss lone g: P/ , ( ate * Ignature Da e: t7.37// Date: JAN 19 2011 2nd The Planning Agency Signature if Needed LEGAL REVIEW By: Monica Mika John W.Suthers,Attorney General Name of Authorized Individual Title: Director, Finance and Administrat idly: a_. Official Title of A Trued Individual Signature-Assistant t` Attorney Genera- *Signature Date: 1)v` J (i Date: JAN 1 9 2011 ALL CONTRACTS REQUIRE APPROVAL BY THE STATE CONTROLLER CRS I24-J -202 reeuires the Slate Controller to aoorove ell Stale Aereements.This Agreement Is not valid until starred and,ated elow hr the Slate Controller or deleeate.The Local Aeencv is not authorized to be.n cerformaore until such time,If The Local Aeencv begins rformine arior thereto,the Slate of C.lurado is not blleeted to oar The Local Aeencv for such performance or for am¢Dods an or services provided hereunder STATE CONTROLLER �D vid J.McDe tt,C By: Controller- o rado Department of Transportation Date: C 0961/ -- 3 of 6 / dD//-Da54f EXHIBIT A.1-SCOPE OF WORK AND CONDITIONS Colorado Department of Transportation Weld County-UFR Marketing& Education of Natural Gas CMAQ Scope Revised as of 12/21/10 Project Title (Use the same title as in your CMAQ Marketing and Education to Promote Natural Gas application.) Contact Information Elizabeth Relford Agency Name Weld County Government Agency Address(include city,state, PO Box 758, Greeley, CO 80632-0758 zip) Program Manager Phone Number (970) 304-6496 Ext. 3748 Program Manager E-mail erelford@co.weld.co.us Program Manager Fax Number (970) 304.6497 Program Overview Summary The objective of this project is to provide public awareness on the environmental, economic and alternative energy benefits of using natural gas as "the" alternative transportation fuel. This will be achieved by implementing an individualized marketing program through website development, advertising, and conducting industry "target" meetings to educate specific agencies on converting existing vehicles and large fleets to compressed natural gas fuel or to purchase dedicated CNG vehicles. The website will be used to as a tool for gathering information and conducting surveys. The Target meetings will provide the opportunity to gather fleet information for future education and outreach efforts. Program Overview Details Who is your key target audience? Local Governments (i.e., municipalities, school districts, etc.) and Large Industry Fleet Owners. Where will your project take place? Weld County within the Ozone Non-Attainment Boundary. What is the general time-frame of your project?(i.e during the school On-going throughout the year. year;on-going throughout the year, etc.) What are the key tasks of your Task 1: Administer Webpage/Webpresence project? Through a webpresence continue to educate local governments, commercial large fleet owners, and the general public on the environmental, economic and alternative energy benefits of using natural gas as an alternative transportation fuel, and will include: o Weld County Smart Energy Plan o Educational and resource toots (Encana, Anadarko & Noble Energy) o Resource links o Other content/tools as determined All materials will be updated and maintained throughout the 4 of 6 term of the project. In tandem, Task 2: Develop and Maintain Marketing Materials Develop brochures and educational materials to handout out to the general public and "Target" meetings. For those without internet access or others who simply prefer materials in-hand, hard copy materials will be created and available for distribution. These items will include: o Brochures o Advertising; o Other pieces as determined All digital and hard copy materials will be updated and maintained throughout the term of the project. Task 3: Target Meetings Since the "target" market is well defined for this project (businesses/companies/local governments with large fleets), Weld County or Upstate Colorado will conduct an additional two meetings in 2011 for a total of four target meetings with business, companies, and/or local governments to educate on the benefits of natural gas as "the" alternative transportation fuel. Task 4: Report to CDOT (Survey) Results will be tracked via fleet surveys(on-line&hard copy), as described in the"Evaluation" section. These results will be submitted in a Project Evaluation Report, and to the CMAQ Reporter. Evaluation How will you evaluate the Public awareness efforts will be directed to fleet owners, such effectiveness of your program? as local governments, including school districts, and commercial/industrial business owners. This project will focus on surveying these"target" industries on the benefits of natural gas as an alternative transportation fuel, so we can evaluate how many agencies are participating with vehicle conversions. Partnerships The existing partners of this effort include Noble Energy, Please list any organization that is a pertinent Anadarko, Encana, Upstate Colorado and Northern partner with you in this project. Colorado Clean Cities. Additional partners of the Weld County Natural Gas Coalition include: eleven communities along the US 85 Corridor, DCP Midstream, Fuel Tek, Conquest Companies, PDC, Weld County Garage, Hythane, Clean Energy, and AIMS Community College. 5 of 6 BUDGET: 2011 TOTAL CMAQ Match '�yy Create on-line survey,printing materials(hard copies)and general office supplies(surveys,tire gauges,brochures, etc. $25 000 $20 697 $4 303 2—Additional Target Meetings above the 2 already scheduled for 2011 —4 Total $13 000 $10,763 $2 237 Total Su••lies $38 000 $31,460 $6,540 .nsJHants/Su'•'tit;-ct'rs ... .:LiL -' 4 . << Total Consultants/Subcontracts: Upstate Colorado will manage the project and contract with other agencies as needed to accom.lish the tasks. $12 000 $9 934 $2 066 ��yy' J5rayg���,� F d `'t LLs m. ItteSsey'Y; r .+GL Li nro .,XNatt::EJb 160.•„lu __ 7iti•aSW Total Contract Including Year 1 Funding: $74,158 $61,394 $12,764 zou Mandl Task: I 2 3 4 5 6 7 tl J 10 11 I2 Task 1:Administer Webpage --Administer * * Q * * * * > > * * • Task 2: Develop and Maintain Marketing Materials --Develop new materials 0 Q * * * * * Z * * * • --Maintain/Update * * 9 * * * > > * * * • • Task 3:Target Meetings --Conference(s) 0 0 0 0 • Task 4:Reports/Surveys 0 0 0 0 • Evaluation * * * a Z * t * > > * • Please list any issues regarding your timeframe that may be affected by season,budgeting,etc. (i.e.the project will be implemented in conjunction with a local convention;or,the project will be implemented during the school year,etc.) *Month"t"begins the month you receive your signed contract and letter to proceed from CDOT. 6 of 6 Esther Gesick From: Elizabeth Relford Sent: Monday, June 13, 2011 11:02 AM To: Esther Gesick; Bruce Barker Cc: Monica Mika; Pat Persichino Subject: Upstate- Prof Sery Agr for Management of UFR Public Awareness/Marketing Funds Attachments: Prof Sery Agr-Amended Upstate - UFR CMAQ 060811.pdf; UFR-CMAQ Amended Upstate Agreement 060811.docx; Upstate Marketing Agreement.tif; CMAQ - Public Awareness Contract CDOT.pdf; 20110248 -CMAQ Marketing Contract Amendment.pdf Hi Esther, I finally received the Professional Services Agreement from Upstate and was hoping to get it on the BOCC agenda, at your convenience. I will send you the original through interoffice mail. In case there are any questions, the work session for this agreement occurred on April 4, 2011, and the highlighted portions reflect the changes from the previously adopted agreement in 2010. I have attached all the supporting documentation as well. Thanks for your help! Elizabeth Elizabeth Belford Transportation Planner Weld County Public Works 1111 H Street PO Box 758 Greeley, CO 80632-0758 Email:prelford@co.weld.co.us Office:(970)304-6496 Ext.3748 Mobile:(970)673-5836 Web:http://www.co.weld.co.us l$4 11I WEl{}. CO UINiv u Confidentiality Notice: This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication. Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. 1 AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES THIS AGREEMENT is made by and between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, whose address is 915 10th Street, Greeley, Colorado, 80631 ("County"), and Upstate Colorado Economic Development, whose address is 822 7`h Street, Suite 550, Greeley, CO 80631, ("Contractor"). WHEREAS, County desires to retain Contractor as an independent contractor to perform services as more particularly set forth below; and WHEREAS, Contractor has the time available to timely perform the services, and is willing to perform the services according to the terms of this Agreement. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows: 1. Engagement of Contractor. County hereby retains Contractor, and Contractor hereby accepts engagement by County upon the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. 2. Term. The term of this Agreement shall be from May 5, 2010, through and until December 31, 2012. This Agreement may be renewed for another one (1) year period thereafter upon the written consent of both parties hereto, and is subject to the termination provisions set forth in Paragraph 11, below. 3. Services to be Performed. Contractor agrees to perform the Services listed or referred to in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein, according to the timeline set forth on Page 6 of Exhibit A. The Services, as shown in Exhibit A, shall be performed in addition to the services agreed to in the Professional Services Agreement dated June 23, 2010, and more specifically Task 4. The project tasks are listed on Pages 4 & 5 of Exhibit A. Contractor shall comply with all of the terms and requirements of the "Local Agency" as set forth in the Agreement between the State of Colorado, Department of Transportation and Weld County, for the expenditure of CMAQ funds, which original Agreement was approved by the Board of County Commissioners on May 26, 2010, and the Contract Amendment approved on January 19, 2011. 4. Compensation. a. County agrees to pay Contractor for Services performed according to the schedule set forth on Page 3 of Exhibit A in the agreement dated June 23, 2010, and as Exhibit A.1 on Page 6 of the Contract Amendment. In the event this Agreement is terminated prior to the termination date set forth in Paragraph 11, below, Contractor shall be paid for whatever Services listed on Pages 4 & 5 of Exhibit A have been completed. b. Contractor shall not be paid any other expenses unless set forth in this 1 Agreement. c. Payment to Contractor will be made only upon presentation of a proper claim by Contractor, itemizing services performed and mileage expense incurred. d. Payment for services and all related expenses under this Agreement shall not exceed $36,158 during 2010, 2011, and 2012 unless funding amounts are amended by the Upper Front Range Transportation Planning Region. 5. Additional Work. In the event the County shall require changes in the scope, character, or complexity of the work to be performed, and said changes cause an increase or decrease in the time required or the costs to the Contractor for performance, an equitable adjustment in fees and completion time shall be negotiated between the parties and this Agreement shall be modified accordingly by a supplemental Agreement. Any claims by the Contractor for adjustment hereunder must be made in writing prior to performance of any work covered in the anticipated supplemental Agreement. Any change in work made without such prior supplemental Agreement shall be deemed covered in the compensation and time provisions of this Agreement. 6. Independent Contractor. Contractor agrees that Contractor is an independent contractor and that neither Contractor nor Contractor's agents or employees are, or shall be deemed to be, agents or employees of the County for any purpose. Contractor shall have no authorization, express or implied, to bind the County to any agreement, liability, or understanding. The parties agree that Contractor will not become an employee of County, nor is Contractor entitled to any employee benefits from County as a result of the execution of this Agreement. 7. Warranty. Contractor warrants that services performed under this Agreement will be performed in a manner consistent with the professional standards governing such services and the provisions of this Agreement. 8. Reports County Property. All reports, test results and all other tangible materials produced in connection with the performance of this Agreement, whether or not such materials are in completed form, shall at all times be considered the property of the County. Contractor shall not make use of such material for purposes other than in connection with this Agreement without prior written approval of County. 9. Acceptance of Product not a Waiver. Upon completion of the work, Contractor shall submit to County originals of all test results, reports, etc., generated during completion of this work. Acceptance by County of reports and incidental material furnished under this Agreement shall not in any way relieve Contractor of responsibility for the quality and accuracy of the work. Acceptance by the County of, or payment for, any services performed under this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of any of the County's rights under this Agreement or under the law generally. 2 Hello