HomeMy WebLinkAbout20062974.tiff RESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE CHILD PROTECTION AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN - MY COUNSELING 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 My
Counseling Services,commencing October23,2006,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 My
Counseling 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 25th day of October, A.D., 2006, nunc pro tunc October 23, 2006.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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Administration and Public Assistance(970)352-1551
Child Support(970)352-6933
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COLORADO MEMORANDUM
TO: M.J. Geile, Chair Date: October 23, 2006
Board of County Commissioners
FR: Judy A. Griego, Director, Social Services C
RE: Child Protection Agreement for Services B een t Weld ounty Department
of Social Services and My Counseling Services
Enclosed for Board approval is a Child Protection Agreement for Services between the Weld
County Department of Social Services(Department)and My Counseling Services. This
Agreement was reviewed at the Board's Work Session of October 23, 2006.
The major provisions of the contract are as follows:
l. The term of the contract is October 23, 2006 through May 31, 2007.
2. The source of funding is Child Welfare Block Funding.
3. My Counseling will provide alcohol and drug abuse services including assessments,
outpatient,transitional residential, day treatment, and residential care for primarily the
adolescent population.
4. The Department agrees to pay $30.00 per session for a maximum of 20 sessions.
If you have any questions, please telephone me at extension 6510.
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CHILD PROTECTION AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES
BETWEEN THE WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
AND MY COUNSELING SERVICES
This Agreement, made and entered into the-,1 lay d October 2006,by and between the Board of Weld
County Commissioners,sifting as the Board of Social Services,on behalf of the Weld County Department of Social
Services, hereinafter referred to as"Social Services,"and My Counseling Services, hereinafter referred to as
"Contractor".
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 Core Service funding to Social
Services for immediate referrals for monitored sobriety services for families, children,and adolescents; and
WHEREAS, Social Services requires the services of a substance abuse treatment provider to assist the
County to deliver services for immediate referrals for monitored sobriety to child welfare clients,andContractor is
willing and able to provide such services;and
WHEREAS, Social Services requires the services of a substance abuse treatment provider to assist Social
Services in delivering substance abuse treatment services to child welfare clients upon the depletion of Core Service
funding; and
WHEREAS, Contractor is a Colorado non-profit corporation organized for the purpose of providing and
coordinating high quality, cost efficient, integrated chemical dependency and related behavioral health care services
in the State of Colorado.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises,the parties hereto covenant and agree as folows:
1. Term
This Agreement shall become effective on October 23,2006, 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 Contractor within its capability 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,"copies of which are
attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
"Payment Schedule"shall establish the maximum reimbursement,which will be paid from Core
Service funds during the duration of this Agreement.
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Contractor in accordance with federal HIPAA regulations,will be adopting or has adopted the
standard transaction code set for all treatment services. Even though this compliance will change
the service labels and groupings;the net fees associated with those services will not change.
b. Contractor shall submit an itemized monthly bill to Social Services for all costs incurred for
services provided pursuant to Exhibit A of this Agreement in accordance with criteriaestablished
by Social Services. Contractor shall submit all itemized monthly billings to Social Services no
later than the twenty-fifth (25)day of the month following the month the services were provided.
c. Payments of costs incurred pursuant to this Agreement is expressly contingent upon the availability
of Core Service 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 effective date of this
Contract shall not be reimbursed or considered part of this Agreement.
4. Financial Management
At all times from the effective date of this Contract until completion of this Contract,Contractor shall
comply with all financial and audit requirements required by law for Core Funding contracts.
5. Payment Method
Unless otherwise provided in the Scope of Services and Payment Schedule:
a. Contractor shall provide proper monthly invoices and itemization of services performed and costs
related to these services as provided under the agreement.
b. Social Services may withhold any payment ifContractor has failed to comply with the Financial
Management Requirements,program objectives,contractual terms, or reporting requirements. In
the event of a forfeiture of reimbursements,Contractor may appeal such circumstance to the
Director of Social Services. The decision of the Director of Social Services shall be final.
6. Assurances
Contractor 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,Contractor 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. Contractor acknowledges that the following laws are included:
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,42 U.S.C. Sections 2000d—1 et.seq. and its implementing
regulation,45 C.F.R. Part 80 et 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 et. seq.and
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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,Contractor and Social Services will resist in judicial proceedings any efforts to obtain access to
client records except as permitted by 42 CFR Part 2.
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 oltaining 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 ani Human Services,
Office for Civil Rights.
8. Certifications
Contractor 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
Contractor and Social Services agree that monitoring and evaluation of the performance of this Agreement
shall be conducted by Contractor and Social Services. The results of the monitoring and evaluation shall be
provided to the Board of Weld County Commissioners andContractor.
Contractor shall permit Social Services, and any other duly authorized agent or governmental agency,to
monitor all activities conducted by Contractor pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. Social Services and
any other duly authorized agent or govemmental agency,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.
II. Remedies
The Director of Social Services or designee may exercise the following remedial actions should s/he find
Contractor substantially failed to satisfy the scope of work found in this Agreement. Substantial failure to
satisfy the scope of work,as defined in Exhibit A, shall be defined to mean incorrect or improper activities
or inaction by Contractor. These remedial actions are as follows:
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a. Withhold payment to Contractor 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 byContractor, cannot be performed or if
performed would be of no value to Social Services. Denial of the amount of payment shallbe
reasonably related to the amount of work or deliverables lost to Social Services;
c. Incorrect payment to Contractor due to omission,error, fraud,and/or defalcation shall be recovered
from Contractor,Inc.by deduction from subsequent payments under this Agreement or other
agreements between Social Services and Contractor or by Social Services as a debt due to Social
Services or otherwise as provided by law.
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 Manager 4
Name Title
For Contractor:
Richard McMahan Counselor
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 ime designate in writing a
substitute person(s)or address to whom such notices shall be sent:
To: Social Services To: Contractor
Judy A.Griego,Director Richard McMahan
P.O.Box A 800 8th Ave.,Suite 136
Greeley,CO 80632 Greeley,CO 80631
14. Litigation
Contractor shall promptly notify Social Services in the event thatContractor, Inc. learns of any actual
litigation in which it is a party defendant in a case that involves services provided under this Agreement.
Contractor, Inc., within five(5)calendar days after being served with a summons, complaint, or other
pleading involving services provided under this agreement,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 tte 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. Contractor reserves the right to suspend services to clients if funding is
no longer available.
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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.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have duly executed the Agreement as of the day,month,and year first
written.
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Overall Project Description
Contractor shall provide services including client evaluations, outpatient, intensive outpatient,transitional
residential,day treatment,residential, adolescent RTC, social mode V detoxification, sobriety monibring,
case consultation and testimony in court for adults and adolescent clients referred by Social Services. Each
client's treatment needs will be assessed on an individual basis, and the level or modality of treatment
provided by Contractor will be based on the client's needs, in accordance with the American Society of
Addiction Medicine's(ASAM)patient placement criteria.
2. Eligible Population for Services
Social Services shall refer to Contractor only those child welfare cases that comply with the following
criteria:
A. The case is active on the TRAILS computerized tracking system;
B. The case meets Colorado Department of Human Services program category criteria 4,5,or 6;
C. The case meets the definition of`imminent rEk 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. Alcohol and Drug Abuse Assessment
Assessment will evaluate alcohol/drug involvement as well as mental health sinus, history of
mental health issues, sexual history, legal history,and certain standard tests(ASAP,ASAM PPG
2,ASI, SOCRATE,AODUI, Drinking History Questionnaire,Family Environment Scale)may be
given.
Contractor agrees to include a Baseline Urinalysis Testing(11-Panel)as part of the assessment.
B. Treatment Options
I) American Society of Addition Medicine(ASAM)Level of Care
Contractor's treatment options will be dependent upon the American Society of Addiction
Medicine(ASAM)level of care that is formulated atthe completion of the substance
abuse assessment. Through group, family, and individual counseling,the methods used to
create change are generated through cognitive and behavioral therapy, Gestalt,problem
solving techniques,motivation enhancement, andsolution focused therapy. These
methods will be used in conjunction with or alone depending upon the client's needs.
Contractor agrees to provide the ASAM level of care as follows:
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EXHIBIT B
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. Funding and Method of Payment
Social Services agrees to reimburse to Contractor in consideration for the work and services performed, a
total amount not to exceed$30 per session for a maximum of 20 sessions.
Expenses incurred by Contractor, 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 Core Service funds,whether in whole or in part, is subject to and
contingent upon the continuing availability of Core Service 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
Fees for services will be based on services and fees as described in Exhibit A.
Social Services referrals will not be sent to collections by Contractor for default of co-pay/fees. Services
will be performed regardless of client's refusal or inability to pay copay.
Contractor will collect any applicable sliding scale co-pays and credit Social Services for any payments
received on the monthly billing statements.
For those clients who have the responsibility b pay for their own treatment and related services as
documented by court order,Contractor will treat such clients as a non-Social Services referral and
according to its rules and regulations afforded to other community clients.
3. Submittal of Vouchers
Contractor shall prepare and submit monthly the itemized voucher according to the criteria listed under
"Standards of Responsibility" in Exhibit D, 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
I. Contractor 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 and/or intentional misconduct ofContractor
contracted providers or its employees, volunteers,or agents while performing duties as described in this
Agreement. Contractor shall indemnify,defend,and hold harmless Weld County,the Board of County
Commissioners of Weld County, its employees, volunteers, and agents. Contractor shall provide adequate
liability and worker's compensation insurance for all is employees,volunteers, and agents engaged in the
performance of the Agreement. Upon request,Contractor 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 phraseof 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. Contractor assures that they will comply with the Title VI of the Civil Rghts 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. Contractor 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 compbtion and resolution of an audit. Such records shall be sufficient
to allow authorized local, Federal,and State auditors, and representatives to audit and monitorContractor.
It is specially understood that all clinical records created by Contractor for clients herein are confidential
and shall not be disclosed without proper written release and in accordance with applicable law.
9. All such records,documents,communications, and other materials shall be the property of Socal Services
and shall be maintained by Contractor 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
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completed with the following qualifications: If an audit by or on behalf of the federal and/or state
government has begun but is not completed at the end of the bur(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.
10, Contractor assures to the extent permitted by applicable law 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 as permitted by applicable law.
11. This Contract shall be binding upon the parties hereto,their successors,heirs, legal representatives, and
assigns. Contractor or Social Services may not assign any of its rights or obligations hereunder without the
prior written consent of both parties.
12. Contractor certifies that federal appropriated funds have not been paid or will be paid,by or on lehalf of
Contractor 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 awardingof 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 cooperaive agreement.
13. Contractor assures that it will fully comply with all other applicable federal and state laws. Contractor
understands that the source of funds to be used under this Contract is Core Service funds.
14. Contractor 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
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relationships are in opposition. During the term of the Contract,Contractor 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,Contractor, Inc. 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 Contractor.
16. Contractor 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 Contractor shall be disclosed in a form identifiable with the applicant/recipient or a minor's
parent or guardian unless in accordance with Contractor written policies governing access to, duplication
and dissemination of,all such information. Contractor shall advise its employees,agents,and
subcontractor, if any,that they are subject to these confidentiality requirements. Contractor 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 relatingto 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 Contractor in the course of providing services under this Contract will be accorded at least the same
precautions as are employed by Contractor for similar information in the course of its own business.
18. 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 subcontractors.
19. Contractor certifies that it shall comply with the provisions of Colorado Revised Statutes(C.R.S.)817.5-
101,et seq. Contractor shall not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien b perform work under
this Contract or enter into a contract with a subcontractor that fails to certify toContractor that the
subcontractor shall not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien to perform work under this
Contract. Contractor represents,warrants, and agrees that it(a)has verified that it does not employ any
illegal aliens,through participation in the Basic Pilot Employment Verification Program administered by
the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Securty, and(b)otherwise will comply
with the requirements of C.R.S. 8-17.5-102(2)(b). Contractor shall comply with all reasonable requests
made in the course of an investigation under C.R.S. 8-17.5-102 by the Colorado Department of Labor and
Employment. If Contractor fails to comply with any requirement of this provision or C.R.S. 8-17.5-101,et
seq., Social Services may terminate this Contract for breach andContractor shall be liable for actual and
consequential damages to Social Services.
Except where exempted by federal law and except as provided in C.R.S. 24-76.5-103(3), if Contractor
receives federal or state funds under this Contract,Contractor must confirm that any individual natural
person eighteen (18)years of age or older is lawfully present in the United States pursuant to C.R.S. 24-
76.5-103(4)if such individual applies for public benefits provided under this Contract. IfContractor
operates as a sole proprietor, it hereby swears or affirms under penalty of perjury that it(a)E a citizen of
the United States or is otherwise lawfully present in the United States pursuant to federal law,(b)shall
produce one of the forms of identification required by C.R.S. 2476,5-101,et seq., and(c)shall produce
one of the forms of identification required by C.R.S. 24-76.5-103 prior to the effective date of this Contract.
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