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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20032548.tiff RESOLUTION 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 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, 2004, and ending December 31, 2009, 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 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 3rd day of September, A.D., 2003. B D OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS EL /J �� / WE COU TY, O RADO s y= �y vid E. Lon , Chair id Cout1tt Le to the Bo d Ro ert D. sd n, Pro-Tem Deputy'Clerk to the Board M. J. eile / A O ASS�p �. Willir H. Jer County kttornei as vac Glenn v`aaq. J Date of signature: 9%c2 l'7 2003-2548 HR0074 un� State of Colorado University of Northern Colorado Auxiliary Services Housing 8 Dining Services Contract Routing No.GKA03-0111 INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF FOOD PREPARATION SERVICES This INTERGOVERMENTAL AGREEMENT is made and entered into this _ day of August 2003, by and between the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, on behalf of the Weld County Division of Human Services' Area Agency on Aging, whose address is 1551 North 17th Ave., Greeley, Colorado 80631, hereinafter referred to as the "Nutrition Program", and the University of Northern Colorado, Auxiliary Services for the benefit of Dining Services, whose address is 501 20th Street, Greeley Colorado 80639, hereinafter designated as the "State". 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 the State of Colorado. B. State is a state agency organized by statute under CRS 23-40-101, et seq., and the Nutrition Program is organized under the provisions of Weld County home-rule charter. C. The parties contemplate entering into an agreement whereby the State will provide meals to qualifying older citizens residing in Weld County, Colorado, under the Nutrition Program. D. The Nutrition Program has no facilities or staff to provide such meals without assistance. E. State has the facilities and staff to enable the Nutrition 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 the State shall provide the following services: a. prepare meals as specified by the Nutrition Program's nutrition consultant, Monday through Friday, except on vacation and storm days b. when purchasing food with federal funds and whenever possible, purchase only food products that are produced i n the U nited States. The purchase requirement does not a pply t o 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 Nutrition Program and not substitute menu selections without the permission of the Nutrition Program d. make menus available at least three weeks in advance of each menu cycle change -1 - Jva3- 5-Vd' e. collaborate with the Division 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 f. ensure that the State or the Nutrition Program do not interfere with any other State's activities outside of this Agreement. 2. Term of the Intergovernmental Agreement. This Agreement shall be effective on January 1, 2004 and shall expire December 31, 2009. State may request in November of each year an increase in rate of reimbursement at a rate not to exceed the change in the preceding calendar year's Consumer Price Index— All Urban Consumers for the Denver/Boulder/Greeley area as determined by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. The request will be reviewed and adjusted effective the first day of January, for the following twelve months, and put i n p lace i n the general format as set out in Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. 3. Payment Terms. The parties agree that the Nutrition Program agrees to pay the State for services performed under this Agreement as follows: a. reimburse State $3.75 for a complete meal, including 1/2 pint of 2% milk. State shall be reimbursed on a monthly basis b. submit reimbursement vouchers by the tenth working day of each month c. provide state and federal funding sources the opportunity to review all records maintained by State for the Nutrition Program auditing purposes 4. Inspection and Acceptance. The Nutrition Program, Colorado Department of H uman Services and the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment reserves 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 Nutrition Program may require the State 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. Software Piracy Prohibition. No State or other public funds payable under this Agreement shall be used for the acquisition, operation or maintenance of computer software in violation of United States copyright laws or applicable licensing restrictions. The Nutrition Program hereby certifies that, for the term of this Agreement and any extensions, the Nutrition Program has in place appropriate systems and controls to prevent such improper use of public funds. If the State determines that the Nutrition Program is in violation of this paragraph, the State may exercise any remedy available at law or equity or under this Agreement, including, without limitation, immediate termination of the Agreement and any remedy consistent with United States copyright laws or applicable licensing restrictions. 6. Legal Authority. Both parties warrants 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. -2- • 7. Confidentiality. It may be necessary for the employees or agents of the Nutrition Program to disclose confidential information to the State's representatives so they can perform the work described herein. A t the time o f disclosure, the N utrition Program's personnel s hall m ark a II data to b e 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 b. is known by the State at the time of disclosure and substantiated in written documents; or, c. is made known to the State by a third party not connected with State or the Nutrition Program. 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. 8. 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. 9. 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 Nutrition Program loses funding, except that the Nutrition Program shall be liable to the State for the cost of any products purchased specifically for the Nutrition Program and not otherwise useable by the State. 10. 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. 11. 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. 12. 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 either 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. 13. 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 the City and County of Denver, State of Colorado. 14. 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 -3- strictly reserved to the State and the Nutrition Program. 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 State and the Nutrition Program that any such person or entity, other than State or the Nutrition Program, receiving services or benefits under this Agreement shall be deemed an incidental beneficiary only. 15. 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 requirement, or of any other term, provision or requirement. 16. 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 novation, 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. 17. 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. 20. Licenses, Permits, and Responsibilities. State 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. State warrants that it will maintain all necessary licenses, certifications, approvals, and permits required to properly perform this Agreement, without reimbursement b y the N utrition Program o r other adjustment i n contract p rice. Additionally, all employees of State performing services under this Agreement shall hold the required licenses or certification, if any, to perform their responsibilities. Any revocation, withdrawal or non- renewable of necessary licenses, certifications, approvals and permits required for State to properly perform this Agreement, shall be grounds for termination of this Agreement by the Nutrition Program. 21. Tax Exempt Status. The Nutrition Program and the State 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. 22. Independent Contractor. 4 CCR 801-2. The parties shall perform its duties hereunder this Agreement as independent contractors and not in the capacity of an employee/employer relationship. Neither the Nutrition Program nor any agent or employee of the Nutrition Program shall be or shall be deemed to be an agent or employee of the State. Nutrition Program shall pay when due all required employment taxes and income tax o n any monies t hat may b e p aid b y the State p ursuant to this Agreement. Nutrition Program acknowledges that its employees are not entitled to unemployment insurance benefits unless the Nutrition Program or third party provides such coverage and that the State does not pay for or otherwise provide such coverage. Nutrition Program shall have no authorization, express or implied, to bind the State to any agreements, liability, or understanding except as expressly set forth herein. Nutrition Program shall provide and keep in force Workers' Compensation (and provide proof of such insurance when requested by the State) and unemployment compensation insurance in the amounts required by law, and shall be solely responsible for the acts of the Nutrition Program, its employees and agents. 23. Non-Discrimination. The parties agree to comply with the letter and the spirit of all applicable state and federal laws respecting discrimination and unfair employment practices. -4- • 24. Software Piracy Prohibition Governor's Executive Order D 002 00. No State or other public funds payable under this Agreement shall be used for the acquisition, operation or maintenance of computer software in violation of United States copyright laws or applicable licensing restrictions. Parties certify that, for the term of this Agreement and any extensions, the they have in place appropriate systems and controls to prevent such improper use of public funds. 25. Employee Financial Interest. CRS 24-18-201 & CRS 24-50-507. The signatories aver that to their knowledge, no employee of the State of Colorado has any personal or beneficial interest whatsoever in the service or property described herein. THE PARTIES HERETO HAVE EXECUTED THIS CONTRACT NUTRITION PROGRAM: WELD-C D ISION OF HUMAN SERVICES WELD COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMI ONERS,COLORADO By: W t peckman, Executive Director Date By: 4 E SEP 0 3 2003 WELD COUNTY CLERK TO THE BOARD David E. Long,Chair y j�L._ SEP 0 3 2003 B : ATTEST: , .` la Depu -et' c to the Board Date • 2003 WELD COUNTY AREA ON AGING By: Donald D.Warden ,+ 8 'A �"e 7 By: La r i..i vlo R-27- 72 ATTESTING TO BOARD OF COUNTY ♦ Os P Eva Jewell, Dir �r Date COMMISSIONER_ ONLY , � STATE ` sr_�, BILL OWENS, GOVERNOR tib u� ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE BO• -ii RUSTEES OF THE U2IVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO B4/[{1�� (//r/°3 ces L.Schoneck Oat Vice President for Administration Treasurer to Board of Trustees Auxiliary Services rt J. el,Assi nt Vice President Date Dining Se zee) 41 2 By: LU' I g—Y--C Hal Brown, Interim Director Dat APPROVED AS TO-I • , By: %i ; � -0 3 Ronald.fr La en,G era oun el Date 5. MEMORANDUM a rittlil DATE: August 27, 2003 TO: David E. Long, Chair, Weld County Board of Commissioners "ilk Division \ . - COLORADO FROM.Walter Speckman, Executive Director, of Human .�, Services SUBJECT: Intergovernmental Agreement between the Division of Human Services Area Agency on Aging and the University of Northern Colorado, Auxiliary Services Enclosed for Board approval is the intergovernmental agreement between the University of Northern Colorado, Auxiliary Services and the Division of Human Services' Area Agency on Aging. This agreement will allow the University to provide meals for the Area Agency on Aging Senior Nutrition Program. The terms of the agreement are from January 1, 2004 to December 31, 2009. The cost per meal of the meal will be $3.75 with the option to negotiate annual increases based on the Consumer Price Index. Under this agreement the University will prepare approximately 72,500 meals per year to serve approximately 2,500 Weld County older adults at 23 sites throughout the county. Questions maybe directed to Eva Jewell,Director Weld County Area Agency on Aging at 353-3800, extension 3331. 2003-2548 Hello