HomeMy WebLinkAbout20061682 RESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE CHILD PROTECTION AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN - INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP THERAPY SERVICES
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 a Child Protection Agreement for 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 Social Services,and Individual and
Group Therapy Services,commencing June 1,2006,and ending May 31,2007,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, ex-officio Board of Social Services, that the Child Protection Agreement for
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 Social Services,and Individual and
Group Therapy Services 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 26th day of June, A.D., 2006, nunc pro tunc June 1, 2006.
BOARD OF OUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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COLORADO
MEMORANDUM
TO: M.J. Geile, Chair Date: June 20, 2006
Board of County Commissioners
FR: Judy A. Griego, Director, Social Services 41
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RE: Child Protection Agreement for Services b een the Weld County
Department of Social Services and Individual& Group Therapy Services
Enclosed for Board approval is a Child Protection Agreement for Services between the Weld
County Department of Social Services(Department) and Individual&Group Therapy Service
This contract was reviewed at the Board's Work Session held on May 24, 2006.
The major provisions of the contract are as follows:
1. The term of the contract is June 1, 2006 through May 31, 2007.
2. The source of funding is Child Welfare Administration funding.
3. Individual &Group Therapy Services will provide domestic violence and anger
management assessments and therapy for families and adolescents involved in the child
welfare system.
4. The Department will reimburse Individual&Group Therapy Services according to their
fee schedule.
If you have any questions,please telephone me at extension 6510.
2006-1682
Contract No: 07-CPS-66
CHILD PROTECTION AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES '43//p
BETWEEN THE WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND INDIVIDUAL&GROUP THERAPY SERVICES SERVICES y+,t✓I/ ✓s
This Agreement,made and entered into the 1st day of June 2006,by and between the Board of Weld
County Commissioners,sitting as the Board of Social Services, on behalf of the Weld County Department of Social
Services,hereinafter referred to as"Social Services,"and INDIVIDUAL&GROUP THERAPY SERVICES,
hereinafter referred to as"Provider".
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS,required approval,clearance,and coordination have been accomplished from and with
appropriate agencies; and
WHEREAS,the Colorado Department of Human Services has provided Child Welfare Administration
funding to Social Services for therapy for county foster care children,adolescents,and adults.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises,the parties hereto covenant and agree as follows:
1. Term
This Agreement shall become effective on June 1,2006,upon proper execution of this Agreement and
shall expire May 31,2007,unless sooner terminated as provided herein.
2. Scope of Services
Services shall be provided by PROVIDER to any person(s)eligible for child protection services in
compliance with Exhibit A"Scope of Services,"a copy of which is attached by reference.
3. Payment
a. Payment shall be made on the basis of Exhibit B,"Payment Schedule,"of which are attached
hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
"Payment Schedule"shall establish the maximum reimbursement,which will be paid from Child
Welfare Regular Administration funds during the duration of this Agreement.
b. PROVIDER shall submit an itemized monthly bill to Social Services for all costs incurred and
services provided pursuant to Exhibit A of this Agreement in accordance with criteria established
by Social Services. PROVIDER shall submit all itemized monthly billings to Social Services no
later than the twenty-fifth(25)day of the month following the month the cost was incurred.
c. Payments of costs incurred pursuant to this Agreement is expressly contingent upon the
availability of Child Welfare Regular Administration funds to Social Services.
d. Social Services shall not be billed for,and reimbursement shall not be made for time involved in
activities outside of those defined in Exhibit A. Work performed prior to the execution of this
Contract shall not be reimbursed or considered part of this Agreement.
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4. Financial Management
At all times from the effective date of this Contract until completion of this Contract, PROVIDER shall
comply with the administrative requirements,cost principles and other requirements set forth in the
Financial Management Manual adopted by the State of Colorado. The required annual audit of all funds
expended under Child Welfare Regular Administration funding must conform to the Single Audit Act of
1984 and OMB Circular A-133.
5. Payment Method
Unless otherwise provided in the Scope of Services and Payment Schedule:
a. PROVIDER shall provide proper monthly invoices and itemization of services performed for costs
incurred in the performance of the agreement.
b. Social Services may withhold any payment if PROVIDER has failed to comply with the Financial
Management Requirements,program objectives,contractual terms,or reporting requirements. In
the event of a forfeiture of reimbursements,PROVIDER may appeal such circumstance to the
Director of Social Services. The decision of the Director of Social Services shall be final.
6. Assurances
PROVIDER shall abide by all assurances as set forth in the attached Exhibit C,which is attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference.
7. Compliance with Applicable Laws
At all times during the performance of this contract,PROVIDER shall strictly adhere to all applicable
federal and state laws,orders,and all applicable standards,regulations,interpretations or guidelines issued
pursuant thereto. This includes the protection of the confidentiality of all applicant/recipient records,
papers,documents,tapes and any other materials that have been or may hereafter be established which
relate to the Contract. PROVIDER acknowledges that the following laws are included:
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,42 U.S.C.Sections 2000d—1 a seq.and its implementing
regulation,45 C.F.R.Part 80 a seq.;and
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,29 U.S.C.Section 794,and
its implementing regulations,45 C.F.R.Part 84;and
the Age Discrimination Act of 1975,42 U.S.C. Sections 6101 a seq.and
its implementation regulations,45 C.F.R.Part 91;and
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964;and
the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967;and
the Equal Pay Act of 1963;and
the Education Amendments of 1972;and
Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986,P.L.99-603;
42 C.F.R.Part 2
and all regulations applicable to these laws prohibiting discrimination because of race,color,
National origin,and sex, religion and handicap,including Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome(AIDS)
or AIDS related conditions,covered under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,as amended,
cited above. If necessary,PROVIDER and Social Services will resist in judicial proceedings any efforts to
obtain access to client records except as permitted by 42 CFR Part 2.
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Included is 45 C.F.R. Part 74 Appendix G 9,which requires that affirmative steps be taken to assure that
small and minority businesses are utilized,when possible, as sources of supplies, equipment,construction
and services. This assurance is given in consideration of and for the purpose of obtaining any and all
federal and/or state financial assistance.
Any person who feels that s/he has been discriminated against has the right to file a complaint either with
the Colorado Department of Human Services or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,
Office for Civil Rights.
8. Certifications
PROVIDER certifies that,at the time of entering into this Contract, it has currently in effect all necessary
licenses,approvals,insurance,etc.required to properly provide the services and/or supplies covered by this
contract.
9. Monitoring and Evaluation
PROVIDER and Social Services agree that monitoring and evaluation of the performance of this
Agreement shall be conducted by PROVIDER and Social Services. The results of the monitoring and
evaluation shall be provided to the Board of Weld County Commissioners and PROVIDER.
PROVIDER shall permit Social Services,and any other duly authorized agent or governmental agency,to
monitor all activities conducted by PROVIDER pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. As the
monitoring agency may in its sole discretion deem necessary or appropriate,such program data, special
analyses,on-site checking,formal audit examinations,or any other reasonable procedures. All such
monitoring shall be performed in a manner that will not unduly interfere with agreement work.
10. Modification of Agreement
All modifications to this agreement shall be in writing and signed by both parties.
11. Remedies
The Director of Social Services or designee may exercise the following remedial actions should s/he find
PROVIDER substantially failed to satisfy the scope of work found in this Agreement. Substantial failure
to satisfy the scope of work shall be defined to mean incorrect or improper activities or inaction by
PROVIDER. These remedial actions are as follows:
a. Withhold payment to PROVIDER until the necessary services or corrections in performance are
satisfactorily completed;
b. Deny payment or recover reimbursement for those services or deliverables,which have not been
performed and which due to circumstances caused by PROVIDER cannot be performed or if
performed would be of no value to the Social Services. Denial of the amount of payment shall be
reasonably related to the amount of work or deliverables lost to Social Services;
c. Incorrect payment to PROVIDER due to omission,error,fraud,and/or defalcation shall be recovered
from PROVIDER by deduction from subsequent payments under this Agreement or other agreements
between Social Services and PROVIDER,or by Social Services as a debt due to Social Services or
otherwise as provided by law.
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12. Representatives
For the purpose of this Agreement,the individuals identified below are hereby designated representatives
of the respective parties. Either party may from time to time designate in writing a new or substitute
representative(s):
For Social Services:
Gloria Romansik Social Services Administrator
Name Title
For PROVIDER:
Kim R,Ruybal Therapy Provider
Name Title
13. Notice
All notices required to be given by the parties hereunder shall be given by certified or registered mail to the
individuals at the addresses set forth below. Either party may from time to time designate in writing a
substitute person(s)or address to whom such notices shall be sent:
To: Social Services To: Individual&Group Therapy Services
Judy A.Griego,Director 824-B 9'h Street
P.O.Box A Greeley,CO 80631
Greeley,CO 80632
14. Litigation
PROVIDER shall promptly notify Social Services in the event that PROVIDER learns of any actual
litigation in which it is a party defendant in a case that involves services provided under this Agreement.
PROVIDER,within five(5)calendar days after being served with a summons,complaint,or other pleading
which has been filed in any federal or state court or administrative agency,shall deliver copies of such
document(s)to the Social Services Director. The term"litigation"includes an assignment for the benefit
of creditors,and filings in bankruptcy,reorganization and/or foreclosure.
15. Termination
This Agreement may be terminated at any time by either party given thirty(30)days written notice and is
subject to the availability of funding._PROVIDER reserves the right to suspend services to clients if funding is
no longer available.
16. Entire Agreement
This Agreement,together with all attachments hereto,constitutes the entire understanding between the
parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and may not be changed or modified except as stated in
Paragraph 10 herein.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have duly executed the Agreement as of the day,month,and year first
above written.
ATTEST:
WE D COUNTY ARD OF COUNTY
CLERK TO THE 1 a .3c ISSIONERS WELD
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Dep tty Clerk _ R'.. M. . I,eile,Chair JUN 2 6 2006
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
1. Overall Project Description
A Domestic Violence or Anger Management Inventory Intake Assessment will include the criminal history,
mental health status,medical history,suicidal/psychological/cultural history,the profile of client's violent
behaviors,lethality checklist,substance abuse history,relationship history, family history,and financial
history.A full Domestic Violence Evaluation or Anger Management Evaluation includes all of the above,as
well as a Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory or the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory,Jessness
Inventory,the State Trait Anger Inventory-2, Shipley Institute of Living Scales,and the HARE PCL-R. A
summary of the assessment and recommendations will be sent to Social Services. The estimated time required
for the evaluation is four(4)hours. Duration of service is an average of thirty(30)to thirty six(36)weeks,
one group per week at thirty five dollars($35)per client each group. Individual and couples treatment is
billed at sixty five dollars($65)per hour.
2. Eligible Population for Services
Social Services shall refer to Individual&Group Therapy Services(IGTS)for only those child welfare cases
that comply with the following criteria:
A. The case is active in the TRAILS computerized tracking system.
B. The case meets the Colorado Department of Human Services program criteria 4,5,or 6.
C. The case meets the definition of"imminent risk for out of home placement/reunification",as defined
by the laws or rules of the State of Colorado.
3. Types of Services to be Provided
A. Domestic Violence Intake Assessment
B. Domestic Violence Full Evaluation
C. Domestic Violence Full Evaluation with HARE PCL-R&VRAG
D. Domestic Violence Re-offender Evaluation with HARE PCL-R&VRAG
E. Domestic Violence Group treatment(36 weeks)
F. Anger Management Intake Assessment
G. Anger Management Full Evaluation
H. Juvenile Anger Management Intake Assessment
I. Anger Management Group Treatment(30 weeks)
J. Individual Therapy
K. Couples Therapy
L. Court Testimony
4. Curriculum
A. THE CYCLE OF VIOLENCE
B. ALCOHOL AND ILLICIT DRUG USE
C. FAMILY
D. INTERVENTION TECHNIQUES FOR THE CYCLE OF VIOLENCE
E. STRESS MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES
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5. Measurable Outcomes and Objectives
IGTS shall abide by Social Services outcome indicators of Safety,Permanency and Child and Family Well
Being,which are provided under Adoption and Safe Families Act(ASFA), 1997;Colorado Child and Family
Services Plan 2000-2004;and ACF Reviews(Reference: Federal Register, Volume 65,Number 16:45 CRF
Parts 1355, 1356, and 1357),March 25,2000.
A. Client Objectives
1. To be free of all forms of domestic violence as defined in the glossary during the time
in treatment.
2. To accept responsibility for previous violent behavior.
3. To meet financial responsibilities for evaluation and treatment.
4. To be alcohol and drug free during treatment. If this is indicated,offender must
complete substance abuse treatment and abide by any conditions that may be applied,
as determined by the substance abuse evaluation.
5. To sign releases of information allowing the approved provider to share information
with the victim and the responsible criminal justice agency,and any other requested
releases of information as deemed necessary by the approved provider.
6. To cooperate in treatment by talking openly and processing personal feelings.
7. To avoid violating criminal statutes or ordinances(city,county,state,or federal).
8. To meet court ordered family obligations.
9. To avoid purchasing or possessing firearms or ammunition.
The Social Services caseworker will identify three child welfare objectives to be addressed within each
client's treatment plan. Island Grove shall develop action steps to reach the identified child welfare
objectives.Island Grove shall report monthly on each client's progress in meeting the three identified
objectives. Each objective will be measured via a percentage Likert Scale to determine progress.
B. IGTS Program Objectives
1. Educate the offender about what domestic violence is and the dynamics in order for
the offender to learn to identify his or her own abusive behaviors.
2. Each the offender self-management techniques to avoid abusive behaviors.
3. Educate the offender about non-abusive,adaptive and pro-social
relationship/interpersonal skills and healthy sexual relationships.
4. Educate and increase the offender's skills in problem solving and conflict resolution.
5. Educate the offender on the impact of substance abuse and its correlation to violence.
6. Educate the offender on the socio-cultural basis for violence.
7. Educate the offender on the legal ramifications of his/her own violence.
8. Identify and address issues of gender role socialization and its relationship to
violence.
9. Increase the offender understands of the impact of violence on child victims and
children exposed to family violence.
10. Increase offender understands of basic parental responsibilities and refer to
parenting classes when appropriate.
11. Increase the offender understands of the impact of violence on adult intimate
victims.
12. Educate the offender regarding change process.
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13. Facilitate the offender acknowledging responsibility for abusive actions and
consequences of actions.
14. Identify and offer alternatives to the offender's thoughts,emotions, and behaviors
that facilitate abusive behaviors.
15. Identify and decrease the offender's deficits in social and relationship skills,where
applicable.
16. Identify and confront the offender's issues of power and control, including sexual
abuse.
17. Identify and confront the offender's pro criminal and violent attitudes and
orientations;(e.g. animal abuse,abuse of children,violence toward non intimates,
sexual offenses)
18. Increase the offender's empathic skills to enhance ability to empathize with the
victim.
19. Identify the effects of any trauma and past victimization sustained by the offender as
factors in his/her potential for reoffending. The offender's history of victimization
should never take precedence over his/her potential for reoffending. The offender's
history of victimization should never take precedence over his/her responsibility to be
accountable for violent behavior and potential offense,or be used as an excuse,
rationalization,or distraction from being held accountable.
20. Educate the offender in developing a written reoffense prevention plan that will
include antecedent thoughts,feelings,and behaviors associated with abusive
behaviors,and alternative options to intervene in a re-offense.
The Social Services caseworker will identify three child welfare objectives to be addressed within each client's
treatment plan. Island Grove shall develop action steps to reach the identified child welfare objectives. Island
Grove shall report monthly on each client's progress in meeting the three identified objectives. Each objective
will be measured via a percentage Likert Scale to determine progress.
6. Workload Standards
IGTS will meet the following workload standards:
A. Complete up 10 client domestic violence evaluations per month.
B. Begin group treatment with a minimum of four clients.
7. Staff Qualifications
IGTS staff members who provide services to Social Services will have credentials of a master's level in the
human services field. The will have further training in the areas of domestic violence and anger
management.
a. Client Objectives
The Social Services caseworker will identify three child welfare objectives to be addressed within
each client's treatment plan. Island Grove shall develop action steps to reach the identified
child welfare objectives. Island Grove shall report monthly on each client's progress in
meeting the three identified objectives. Each objective will be measured via a percentage
Liked Scale to determine progress.
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b. Overall Program Objectives
IGTS and Social Services agree to monitor the ability of the domestic violence/anger
management programs offered by Island Grove to achieve objectives as follows:
1. Increase level of functioning currently impaired by domestic violence/aggressive
behavior.
2. Decrease aggressive behaviors at home and/or school and in the community.
3. Develop the capacity to ask for help and assistance with resorting back to violence.
4. Clients will demonstrate increased verbal skills,empathy,and accountability.
5. Clients will develop problem-solving skills when confronted with a relapse trigger.
6. Clients will address past/current victimization issues that interfere with their ability to
maintain non-aggressive behaviors.
7. Improve parent-child functioning to lower the risk of out of home placement.
6. Workload Standards
Island Grove will meet the following workload standards:
A. Complete up 10 client domestic violence evaluations per month.
B. Begin group treatment with a minimum of four clients.
7. Staff Qualifications
Island Grove staff members who provide services to Social Services will have credentials of a Master's
level in the human services field. The will have further training in the areas of domestic violence and
anger management.
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EXHIBIT B
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. Funding and Method of Payment
Social Services agrees to reimburse PROVIDER in consideration for the work and services performed
under Child Welfare Regular Administration funding.
Expenses incurred by PROVIDER, in association with said project prior to the term of this agreement,are
not eligible Social Services expenditures and shall not be reimbursed by Social Services.
Payment pursuant to this Contract,if Child Welfare Regular Administration funds,whether in whole or in
part, is subject to and contingent upon the continuing availability of Child Welfare Regular Administration
funds for the purposes hereof. In the event that said funds,or any part thereof,become unavailable as
determined by Social Services, Social Services may immediately terminate this Contract or amend it
accordingly.
2. Fees for Services
Domestic Violence Intake Assessment: $65.00 each
Domestic Violence Full Evaluation: $450.00 each
Domestic Violence Full Evaluation with HARE PCL-R $575.00 each
&VRAG:
Domestic Violence Re-offender Evaluation with HARE $575.00 each
PCL-R&VRAG:
Domestic Violence Group Treatment(36 weeks): $35.00 per group
Anger Management Intake Assessment: $65.00 each
Anger Management Full Evaluation: $425.00 each
Juvenile Anger Management Intake Assessment: $65.00 each
Anger Management Group Treatment(30 weeks): $35.00 per group
Individual Therapy: $65.00 per hour
Couples Therapy: $65.00 per hour
Court Testimony $100.00 per hour
Social Services referrals will not be sent to collections by PROVIDER for default of co-pay/fees. Services
will be performed regardless of client's refusal or inability to pay co-pay.
PROVIDER will collect any applicable sliding scale co-pays and credit Social Services for any payments
received on the monthly billing statements.
3. Submittal of Vouchers
PROVIDER shall prepare and submit monthly the itemized voucher and certify that the services authorized
were provided on the date indicated and the charges made were pursuant to the terms and conditions of
Exhibit A.
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EXHIBIT C
ASSURANCES
1. PROVIDER agrees it is an independent contractor and that its officers and employees do not become
employees of Weld County,nor are they entitled to any employee benefits as Weld County employees,as
the result of the execution of this Agreement.
2. Weld County,the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County,its officers and employees,shall not
be held liable for injuries or damages caused by any negligent acts or omissions of PROVIDER or its
employees,volunteers,or agents while performing duties as described in this Agreement. PROVIDER
shall indemnify,defend,and hold harmless Weld County,the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County, its employees,volunteers,and agents. PROVIDER shall provide adequate liability and worker's
compensation insurance for all its employees,volunteers,and agents engaged in the performance of the
Agreement upon request,PROVIDER shall provide Social Services with the acceptable evidence that such
coverage is in effect.
3. No portion of this Contract shall be deemed to constitute a waiver of any immunities the parties or their
officers or employees may possess,not shall any portion of this Agreement be deemed to have treated a
duty of care with respect to any persons not a party of this Agreement.
4. No portion of this Contract shall be deemed to create an obligation on the part of the County of Weld,State
of Colorado,to expend funds not otherwise appropriated in each succeeding year.
5. If any section, subsections,paragraph, sentence,clause,or phrase of this Contract is for any reason held or
decided to be unconstitutional,such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions. The
parties hereto declare that they would have entered into this Contract and each and every section,
subsection,paragraph,sentence,clause,and phrase thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more
sections,subsections,paragraphs,sentences,clauses,or phrases might be declared to be unconstitutional or
invalid.
6. No officer, member or employee of Weld County and no member of their governing bodies shall have any
pecuniary interest,direct or indirect, in the approved Agreement or the proceeds thereof.
7. PROVIDER assures that they will comply with the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1986 and that no
person shall,on the grounds of race, creed,color, sex, or national origin,be excluded from participation in,
be denied the benefits of,or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under this approved Contract.
8. PROVIDER assures that sufficient,auditable,and otherwise adequate records that will provide accurate,
current, separate,and complete disclosure of the status of the funds received under the Contract are
maintained for three(3)years or the completion and resolution of an audit. Such records shall be sufficient
to allow authorized local,Federal,and State auditors,and representatives to audit and monitor
PROVIDER.
9. All such records,documents,communications, and other materials shall be the property of Social Services
and shall be maintained by PROVIDER, in a central location and custodian, in behalf of Social Services,
for a period of four(4)years from the date of final payment under this Contract,or for such further period
as may be necessary to resolve any matters which may be pending, or until an audit has been completed
with the following qualifications: If an audit by or on behalf of the federal and/or state govemment has
begun but is not completed at the end of the four(4)year period,or if audit findings have not been
resolved after a four(4)year period,the materials shall be retained until the resolution of the audit finding.
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10. PROVIDER assures that authorized local, federal,and state auditors and representatives shall,during
business hours,have access to inspect any copy records,and shall be allowed to monitor and review
through on-site visits,all contract activities,supported with funds under this Contract to ensure compliance
with the terms of this Agreement. Contracting parties agree that monitoring and evaluation of the
performance of the Agreement shall be conducted by appropriate funding sources. The results of the
monitoring and evaluation activities shall be provided to the appropriate and interested parties.
11. This Contract shall be binding upon the parties hereto,their successors,heirs, legal representatives,and
assigns. PROVIDER or Social Services may not assign any of its rights or obligations hereunder without
the prior written consent of both parties.
12. PROVIDER certifies that federal appropriated funds have not been paid or will be paid,by or on behalf of
PROVIDER,to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of an agency,
a Member of Congress,an officer or employee of Congress,or an employee of a Member of Congress in
connection with the awarding of any Federal contract,the making of any federal grant,the making of any
federal loan,the entering into of any cooperative agreement,and the extension,continuation,renewal,
amendment,or modification of any Federal contract, loan,grant,or cooperative agreement.
13. PROVIDER assures that it will fully comply with all other applicable federal and state laws. PROVIDER
understands that the source of funds to be used under this Contract is Child Welfare Regular
Administration funds.
14. PROVIDER assures and certifies that it and its principals:
a. Are not presently debarred,suspended,proposed for debarment,declared ineligible,or voluntarily
excluded from covered transaction by a federal department of agency.
b. Have not,within a three-year period of preceding this Agreement,been convicted of or had a civil
judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with
obtaining, attempting to obtain,or performing a public(federal, state,or local)transaction or
contract under a public transaction;violation of federal or state antitrust statutes or commission of
embezzlement,theft,forgery,bribery,falsification or destruction of records,making false
statements,or receiving stolen property;
c. Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a government entity
(federal,state,or local)with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph 11(b)of
this certification;and
d. Have not,within a three-year period preceding this Contract,had one or more public transactions
(federal,state,and local)terminated for cause or default.
15. The Appearance of Conflict of Interest applies to the relationship of a contractor with Social Services when
the contractor also maintains a relationship with a third party and the two relationships are in opposition.
In order to create the appearance of a conflict of interest,it is not necessary for the contractor to gain from
knowledge of these opposing interests. It is only necessary that the contractor know that the two
relationships are in opposition. During the term of the Contract,PROVIDER shall not enter any third party
relationship that gives the appearance of creating a conflict of interest. Upon learning of an existing
appearance of a conflict of interest situation, PROVIDER shall submit to Social Services,a full disclosure
statement setting forth the details that create the appearance of a conflict of interest. Failure to promptly
submit a disclosure statement required by this paragraph shall constitute grounds for Social Services'
termination,for cause,of its contract with PROVIDER.
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16. PROVIDER shall protect the confidentiality of all applicant records and other materials that are maintained
in accordance with this Contract. Except for purposes directly connected with the administration of Child
Protection,no information about or obtained from any applicant/recipient in possession of PROVIDER
shall be disclosed in a form identifiable with the applicant/recipient or a minor's parent or guardian unless
in accordance with PROVIDER written policies governing access to,duplication and dissemination of, all
such information. PROVIDER shall advise its employees,agents,and subcontractor, if any,that they are
subject to these confidentiality requirements. PROVIDER shall provide its employees,agents,and
subcontractors,if any,with a copy or written explanation of these confidentiality requirements before
access to confidential data is permitted.
17. Proprietary information for the purposes of this contract is information relating to a party's research,
development,trade secrets,business affairs,internal operations and management procedures and those of
its customers,clients or affiliates,but does not include information(1)lawfully obtained from third parties,
(2)that which is in the public domain,or(3)that which is developed independently. Neither party
shall use or disclose directly or indirectly without prior written authorization any proprietary information
concerning the other party obtained as a result of this Contract. Any proprietary information removed from
the State's site by PROVIDER in the course of providing services under this Contract will be accorded at
least the same precautions as are employed by PROVIDER for similar information in the course of its own
business.
18. The Contractor certifies it will abide by Colorado Revised Statue(C.R.S.)26-6-104,requiring criminal
background record checks for all employees,contractors,and sub-contractors
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