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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20093155.tiffRESOLUTION RE: APPROVE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE OF FOOD PREPARATION SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO 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 Intergovernmental Agreement for the Purchase of Food Preparation 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 Human Services, Area Agency on Aging, and the University of Northern Colorado, commencing January 1, 2010, and ending June 30, 2016, 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 Intergovernmental Agreement for the Purchase of Food Preparation 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 Human Services, Area Agency on Aging, and the University of Northern Colorado 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 7th day of December, A.D., 2009. ATTEST: Weld County Clerk to the B BY. Dep J APPROV ty Cle k to the Board County Attorney Date of signature: I) IL{ G�1 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD CO COLORADO illTarri F. Garcia, Chair s ` Oougl. - Rade acher, Pro-Tem Sean Conway 2009-3155 HR0080 MEMORANDUM a DATE: December 2, 2009 TO: William F. Garcia, Chair, Board of County Commissioners 1111kFROM: Judy A. Griego, Director, Human Service koY� COLORADO RE: Intergovernmental Agreement for the Pu ase of Food Preparation Services between the Weld County Department of Human Services' Area Agency on Aging and the University of Northern Colorado for the Benefit of Dining Services Enclosed for Board approval is an Intergovernmental Agreement for the Purchase of Food Preparation Services between the Department's Area Agency on Aging and the University of Northern Colorado for the Benefit of Dining Services. This Agreement was presented at the Board's October 26, 2009, Work Session. This is the new meal contract for the Senior Nutrition Program. The major provisions of this Agreement are as follows: No Provider/Term Program Area Rates 1 University of Northern Colorado 01/01/10 — 06/30/16 Meals for Senior Nutrition Program $5.00 for a complete meal including milk If you have any questions, please give me a call at extension 6510. 2009-3155 INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF FOOD PREPARATION SERVICES This INTERGOVERMENTAL AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 1s' day of January 2010, by and between the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, on behalf of the Weld County Department of Human Services' Area Agency on Aging, whose address is 315 North 11th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado 80631, hereinafter referred to as the "BOCC", and the State of Colorado acting by and on behalf of the board of Trustees of the University of Northern Colorado, Enrollment Management and Student Access for the benefit of Dining Services, whose address is 501 20th Street, Greeley, Colorado 80639, hereinafter designated as "UNC". FACTUAL RECITALS A. The parties hereto are authorized to enter into governmental agreements pursuant to the provisions of the Colorado Constitution, state statute, and home rule charter in order to better serve the citizens of Weld County and UNC. B. UNC is a state agency organized by statute under CRS 23-40-101, et seq., and BOCC is organized under the provisions of Weld County home -rule charter. C. The parties contemplate entering into an agreement whereby UNC will provide meals to qualifying clients residing in Weld County, Colorado, under the Nutrition Program created by the BOCC. D. The BOCC has no facilities or staff to provide such meals without assistance. E. UNC has the facilities and staff to enable the BOCC Program to provide such meals. F. The parties deem it to be in their joint best interests to contract with each other for the purpose of providing the necessary meals for Weld County residents. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above and the mutual promises contained herein, the parties agree as follows: 1. Scope of Work. The parties agree that UNC shall provide the following services: a. prepare meals as specified by the BOCC's nutrition consultant, Monday through Friday, except on designated holidays and closures identified by UNC or the BOCC b. when purchasing food with federal funds and whenever possible, purchase only food products that are produced in the United States. The purchase requirement does not apply to instances when (1) recipients have unusual or ethnic food preferences that can only be met through purchases of products not produced in the United States; (2) the product is not produced in the United States in sufficient quantity and quality; or (3) the cost of the United States product is significantly higher than foreign products c. maintain the nutritional standards set forth by the BOCC's Nutrition Program and not substitute menu selections without the permission of the BOCC's Nutrition Program director d. make menus available at least three weeks in advance of each menu cycle change e. collaborate with the BOCC's Department of Human Services to ensure that the Nutrition Program consultant writes menus in accordance with standards set by the Older Americans Act and the Colorado Department of Human Services 1 a7o0- 3/5 5 f. ensure that the UNC or the BOCC's Nutrition Program do not interfere with any of the other's activities outside of this Agreement. 2. Terms. This Agreement shall be effective on January 1, 2010 and shall expire on June 30, 2010. This Agreement shall be automatically renewed annually by the parties, unless one of the parties notifies the other in writing prior to thirty days before the end of the contract year. It may not be renewed beyond June 30, 2016. UNC may request in June of each year an increase in the per meal rate of reimbursement. The percentage increase will be based on the estimated cost increase for the following year provided by the Consumer Price Index -all Urban Consumers for the Denver/Boulder/Greeley (CPI) area as determined by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics for the following calendar year. The cost of meals may increase by up to an additional 3% over CPI only in the event that economic circumstances create substantial increases in food and/or labor costs. Request for this increase must be provided in writing and justification for the rate increase must be given. The request will be reviewed by the BOCC Nutrition Program director and a new adjusted meal rate will be effective the first day of July for the following twelve months. 3. Payment Terms. The parties agree that the BOCC shall pay UNC for services performed under this Agreement as follows: a. UNC shall submit reimbursement vouchers by the tenth working day of each month for meals provided during the previous month b. Reimburse UNC $5.00 for a complete meal, including 1/2 pint of 2% milk. UNC shall be reimbursed on a monthly basis c. Reimburse UNC at negotiated rates for special program enhancements such as salad bars at specific meal sites d. UNC shall allow all federal and state funding agencies the opportunity to review all records maintained by UNC for the Nutrition Program auditing purposes. 4. Inspection and Acceptance. The Weld County Department of Human Services' Area Agency on Aging, Colorado Department of Human Services and the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment reserve the right to inspect preparation and quality of the meals served under this Agreement at all reasonable times and places during the term of the Agreement. Inspection and Acceptance as used in this clause includes quality of food products, manner of preparation and service provided during the performance of the scope of work. If any of the services provided or any food products or preparation does not conform to contract requirements, the BOCC may require UNC to prepare the food products again or provide the services again in conformity with Agreement requirements. When defects in the quality or quantity of service cannot be corrected by performance, the Nutrition Program may be required to take necessary action to ensure that the future performance conforms to established requirements. 5. Legal Authority. Both parties warrant that they possess the legal authority to enter into this Agreement and that they have taken all actions required by established procedures, by-laws, and/or applicable law to exercise that authority, and to lawfully authorize their undersigned signatory to execute this Agreement and to bind the other to its terms. The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of each party warrant that such person has full authorization to execute this Agreement. 6. Confidentiality. It may be necessary for the employees or agents of the BOCC Nutrition Program to disclose confidential information to the State's representatives so they can perform the work described herein. At the time of disclosure, the BOCC Nutrition Program's personnel shall mark all data to be held confidential with the words "Confidential Information". Confidential information will not include information that a. at the time of disclosure or subsequent to that time is generally available to the public 2 b. is known by UNC at the time of disclosure and substantiated in written documents; or, C. is made known to UNC by a third party not connected with UNC or the BOCC. Except as may otherwise be required by law, both parties agree to use best efforts to: maintain the confidentiality of the information; not use the information for any purposes other than contained in the scope of work defined in this Agreement; and not disclose the information to anyone other than those directly involved with this Agreement. 7. Assignment. Neither party shall assign or transfer any interest in this Agreement, delegate any of its obligations, nor assign any claims for money due or to become due under this Agreement, without the prior written approval of the other party. 8. Termination. Either party may terminate this Agreement upon not less than 90 days' prior written notice to the other party. If notice is so given, this Agreement shall terminate upon the expiration of the specified time period, and the liability of the parties hereunder for further performance of the terms of this Agreement shall thereupon cease; however, neither party shall be released from its duty to perform until the date of termination. This Intergovernmental Agreement shall be terminated immediately in the event the BOCC's Nutrition Program loses funding, except that the BOCC shall be liable to the UNC for the cost of any products purchased specifically for the Nutrition Program and not otherwise usable by UNC. In the event that the BOCC pays for said products, said products shall be delivered to the BOCC. 9. Changes and Amendments. No amendment to this Agreement shall be valid unless it is made in a writing signed by the authorized representatives of the parties. 10. Notices. All notices required to be given under this Agreement shall be deemed given when delivered by certified mail, return receipt, or on the next business day following delivery by facsimile transmission if a facsimile telephone number to the designated representatives of the parties as set out below. 11. Liability; Insurance. Both parties are public entities within the meaning of the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, CRS 24-10-101, et seq., as amended ("Act"). Both parties shall at all times during the term of this Agreement maintain such liability insurance, by commercial policy or self-insurance, as is necessary to meet its liabilities under the Act. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as a waiver of the protections of said Act. Nutrition Program is self -insured under Weld County's home -rule charter. Upon request by one party, the other party shall show proof of such insurance. Each party hereto agrees to be responsible for its own wrongful or negligent acts or omissions, or those of its officers, agents, or employees to the full extent allowed by law. 12. Governing Law and Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Colorado, and any legal action concerning the provisions hereof shall be brought in the District Court in and for Weld County, State of Colorado. 13. Third Party Beneficiaries. 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 UNC and the BOCC. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall give or allow any claim or right of action whatsoever by any other third person. It is the express intention of UNC and the BOCC that any such person or entity, other than UNC or the BOCC, receiving services or benefits under this Agreement shall be deemed an incidental beneficiary only. 14. Waiver. The waiver of any breach of a term, provision, or requirement of this Agreement shall not be construed or deemed as waiver of any subsequent breach of such term, provision, or 3 requirement, or of any other term, provision or requirement. 15. Entire Understanding. This Agreement is intended as the complete integration of all understandings between the parties. No prior or contemporaneous addition, deletion, or other amendment hereto shall have any force or affect whatsoever, unless embodied herein in writing. No subsequent assignment, renewal, addition, deletion, or other amendment hereto shall have any force or effect unless embodied in a writing executed and approved pursuant to the state fiscal rules. 16. Survival of Certain Contract Terms. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the parties understand and agree that all terms and conditions of this Agreement, any exhibits or attachments hereto which may require continued performance, compliance, or effect beyond the termination date of the Agreement shall survive such termination date and shall be enforceable by either party provided herein in the event of such failure to perform or comply by the other party. 17. Licenses, Permits, and Responsibilities. UNC certifies that, at the time of entering into this Agreement, it has currently in effect all necessary licenses, certifications, approvals, and permits required to properly perform the services covered by this Agreement. UNC warrants that it will maintain all necessary licenses, certifications, approvals, and permits required to properly perform this Agreement, without reimbursement by the BOCC or other adjustment in contract price. Additionally, all employees of UNC performing services under this Agreement shall hold the required licenses or certification, if any, to perform their responsibilities. Any revocation, withdrawal or nonrenewable of necessary licenses, certifications, approvals and permits required for UNC to properly perform this Agreement, shall be grounds for termination of this Agreement by the BOCC. 18. Tax Exempt Status. Both parties are tax-exempt and are not liable for sales, use, excise, property or other taxes imposed by any federal, state or local governmental taxing authority. 19. Independent Contractor. 4 CGR 8A1-2. The parties shall perform its duties hereunder this Agreement as independent contractors and not in the capacity of an employee/employer relationship. Neither party nor any agent or employee of one party shall be deemed to be an agent or employee of the other party. Both parties shall pay when due all required employment taxes and income tax on any monies that maybe paid by that party pursuant to the Agreement. Each party acknowledges that its employees are not entitled to unemployment insurance benefits from the other party. Neither party shall have the authorization, express or implied, to bind the other to any agreements, liability, or understanding. Both parties shall provide and keep in force Workers' Compensation in the amount required by state law and provide proof of such insurance when requested by the other party. 20. Non -Discrimination. Both parties agree to comply with the letter and the spirit of all applicable UNC and federal laws respecting discrimination and unfair employment practices. 21. Employee Financial Interest. GRS 24-18-201 & GRS 24-50-507. The signatories aver that to their knowledge, no employee of UNC or the BOCC has any personal or beneficial interest whatsoever in the service or property described herein. 4 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the day first written above. WELD COUNTY BOARD OF DIRECTORS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BY DEC 0 7 2009 illiam F. Garcia, Chair Date ATTEST: mida% Date DEC 0 7 2009 WELD COUNTY CLERK TO THE BOARD B>/aC Deputy Clerk t e Bbard .41,164) STATE OF COLORADO ACTING BY AND TI (ROUGH THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES of The UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO By: `�j��Q� L LLc I ///r//Dr Dr. andal Haack, CFO and Date Sr. Vice President for Finance and Administration Tobias uzman Assistant Vice Preside Enrollment Management & Student Access G. Hal Brown. Director of Dining Services WE,DCOIJN Y Judd A. Gridg4, Direc ARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES Date WELD COUNTY AREA AGENCY ON AGING 5 ,7002 -3/56 Hello