HomeMy WebLinkAbout20011960.tiff RESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE COLORADO WORKS AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN - ISLAND GROVE REGIONAL TREATMENT CENTER
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 Colorado Works 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 the Island
Grove Regional Treatment Center, commencing July 1, 2001, and ending June 30, 2002, 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 Colorado Works
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 the Island Grove Regional Treatment Center 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 23rd day of July, A.D., 2001, nunc pro tunc July 1, 2001.
BOARD OF OUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD CO TY, COLORADO
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MEMORANDUM
COLORADO TO: M.J. Geile, Chair Date: July 16, 2001
Board of County Commissioners
FR: Judy A. Griego, Director, Social Services tdl,t, CtC,
RE: Colorado Works Agreement for Services tween the Weld
County Department of Social Services and Island Grove Regional
Treatment Center
Enclosed for Board approval is Colorado Works Agreement for Services between the
Weld County Department of Social Services and Island Grove Regional Treatment
Center.
The major provisions of the Agreement are as follows:
1. The term of the Agreement is July 1, 2001, through June 30, 2002.
2. The source of funding is Colorado Works or Temporary Assistance for Needy
Families (TANF).
3. The Weld County Department of Social Services agrees to reimburse Island
Grove up to a maximum of$15,000 as follows:
A. Screening and Assessment. The screening and assessment schedule
includes:
Screenings Assessments Rate per Month
Up to 50 per month 2* $700.00
51 to 75 per month 3* $975.00
76 to 100 5* $1300.00
* Additional assessments at$150.00 each.
B. Therapy Options. Treatment services will be provided at the rates
indicated in the Agreement and are the same rates listed under the Child
Welfare Core Services Program.
If you have any questions, please telephone me at extension 6510.
2001-1960
Contract Number: TANF-00-0001
COLORADO WORKS AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES BETWEEN THE WELD
COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
AND ISLAND GROVE REGIONAL TREATMENT CENTER
This Agreement, made and entered into the day of July, 2001, by and between the
Board of Weld County Commissioners, on behalf of the Weld County Department of
Social Services, hereinafter referred to as "Social Services," and Island Grove Regional
Treatment Center, referred to as "Island Grove".
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS,required approval, clearance, and coordination have been
accomplished from and with appropriate agencies; and
WHEREAS, Social Services and Island Grove desire to enter into an agreement to
provide assistance to TANF families by offering alcohol and drug screening,
assessments, and therapy to those in need.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, the parties hereto covenant
and agree as follows:
1. Term
This Agreement shall become effective on July 1, 2001, upon proper execution of
this Agreement and shall expire June 30, 2002.
2. Scope of Services
Services shall be provided by Island Grove to any person(s) eligible for
Temporary Assistance to Needy Families 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 and incorporated by reference.
"Payment Schedule" shall establish the maximum reimbursement per
month which will be paid from Temporary Assistance to Needy Families
funds during the duration of this Agreement.
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b. Island Grove 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. The
Contractor shall submit all itemized monthly billings to Social Services no
later than the twentieth (20) day of the month following the month the cost
was incurred.
Failure to submit monthly billings in accordance with the terms of this
agreement may result in Island Grove's forfeiture of all rights to be
reimbursed for such expenses. In the event of a forfeiture of
reimbursement, Island Grove may appeal such circumstance to the
Director of Social Services. The decision of the Director of Social
Services shall be final.
c. Payments of costs incurred pursuant to this Agreement is expressly
contingent upon the availability of Temporary Assistance to Needy
Families funds.
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.
4. Payment Method
Unless otherwise provided in the Scope of Services and Payment Schedule:
a. Island Grove shall provide proper monthly invoices and verification of
services performed for costs incurred in the performance of the agreement.
b. Social Services may withhold any payment if Island Grove has failed to
comply with the Financial Management Requirements, program
objectives, contractual terms, or reporting requirements. In the event of a
forfeiture of reimbursements, Island Grove may appeal such circumstance
to the Director of Social Services. The decision of the Director of Social
Services shall be final.
5. Assurances
Island Grove shall abide by all assurances as set forth in the attached Exhibit C,
which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
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6. Compliance with Applicable Laws
At all times during the performance of this contract, Island Grove 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. Island Grove 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
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. 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.
7. Certifications
Island Grove 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.
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Contract Number: TANF-00-000 1
8. Monitoring and Evaluation
Island Grove and Social Services agree that monitoring and evaluation of the
performance of this Agreement shall be conducted by Island Grove and Social
Services. The results of the monitoring and evaluation shall be provided to the
Board of Weld County Commissioners and Island Grove.
Island Grove shall permit Social Services, and any other duly authorized agent to
governmental agency, to monitor all activities conducted by the contractor
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.
9. Modification of Agreement
All modifications to this agreement shall be in writing and signed by both parties.
10. Remedies
The Director of Social Services or designee may exercise the following remedial
actions should s/he find Island Grove 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 Island
Grove. These remedial actions are as follows:
a. Withhold payment of Island Grove 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
Island Grove 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 Island Groves due to omission, error, fraud, and/or
defalcation shall be recovered from Contractor by deduction from
subsequent payments under this Agreement or other agreements between
Social Services and Island Grove, or by Social Services as a debt due to
Social Services or otherwise as provided by law.
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Contract Number: TANF-00-0001
11. 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:
Richard Rowe Public Assistance Administrator
Name Title
For Island Grove:
B.J. Dean Executive Director, Island Grove
Name Title
12. 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: Island Grove
Judy A. Griego, Director B.J. Dean, Director
P.O. Box A 1140 M Street
Greeley, CO 80632 Greeley, CO 80631
13. Litigation
Island Grove shall promptly notify Social Services in the event that Island Grove
learns of any actual litigation in which it is a party defendant in a case which
involves services provided under this Agreement. Island Grove, 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.
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14. 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.
15. 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 9 herein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed the Agreement as of the
day, month, and year first abov- .tten.
ATTEST:
WELD COUNTY � BOARD OF COUNTY
CLERK TO THE B 1j ' 1� s;2`� � COMMISSIONS WELD
Ila,'f, �0 1/49 ' COUNTY, CO RADO
By: / ;-)C- ;!a�._ .,w By:
Deputy Clerk °U
NI-� M. . Geile, Chair (07/x3
ED AS FORM: ISLAND GROVE REGIONAL
TREATMENT CENTER, INC.
BY
Co ty Att ey B.J. De Executive Director
WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT
OF SOCIAL SERVICES
By: �C
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Contract Number: TANF-00-0001
EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES:
• Screening &Scoring of Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory—3 (SASSI—3)for
TANF applicants
• Alcohol and Drug Differential Assessment for TANF applicants
• Detoxification, Outpatient, and Residential Alcohol\Drug Treatment Options for TANF
recipients
Clients referred to treatment must meet ASAM eligibility requirements for that level of care.
Social Services' TANF Program will approve designated referrals and provide Island Grove with a
referral authorization.
REIMBURSEMENT:
A. Screening and assessment will be provided to Temporary Assistance to Needy Families
applicants or recipients as referred and identified by the Department of Social Services.
Payment will be a based on the following schedule:
Screenings *Assessments Rate per Month
Up to 50 per month 2 $700.00
51 to 75 per month 3 $975.00
76 to 100 5 $1300.00
• If the number of Assessments performed each month exceeds the indicated amount per these
rate groups then each additional assessment will be billed at$150.00 each.
B. Therapy options will be provided to TANF recipients as referred and identified by the
Department of Social Services.
See attached fee schedule (Attachment A)for treatment services if approved.
MONTHLY BILLINGS: Island Grove will mail monthly billings no later than the 20th day of each
month for services rendered the month before to:
Richard Rowe
Weld County Department of Social Services
315 N. 11th Ave.
Greeley, CO 80631
Payment in full for services rendered is due within thirty(30) days of the billing date.
Attachment A
ISLAND GROVE REGIONAL TREATMENT CENTER, INC.
Fee Schedule
Assessments
Alcohol and Drug Differential Assessment $150.00
(includes baseline Urinalysis Test)
Co-Occurring Alcohol and Drug with Domestic Violence $150.00
Vocational Assessment $175.00
Treatment Options
Co-Occurring Alcohol and Drug with Domestic Violence
Group Therapy $ 30.00/session
Co-Pay/Sliding Fee
Family Therapy $ 80.00/session
Co-Pay/Sliding Fee
Intensive Family Therapy $ 90.00/session
Co-Pay/Sliding Fee
Individual Counseling $ 60.00/session
Co-Pay/Sliding Fee
Biofeedback $ 60.00/session
Co-Pay/Sliding Fee
Substance Abuse Group Therapy $ 30.00/session
Co-Pay/Sliding Fee
Adult Intensive Outpatient Group $ 50.00/session
Co-Pay/Sliding Fee
Women's Services
Differential Assessment $150.00
Individual Counseling $ 60.00/session
Co-Pay/Sliding Fee
Group Counseling $ 30.00/session
Co-Pay/Sliding Fee
Health Education Services $ 15.00/session
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Special Connections - Treatment for pregnant women and postpartum women (Medicaid
reimbursement eligible)
• If on Medicaid, Island Grove will bill Medicaid directly.
• If not on Medicaid, fees are as stated above in Women's Services
Youth Services
Adolescent Detox $185.00 per/day
Adolescent 'OP (FastTriack) $ 50.00/session
Adolescent Residential Support Services 'OP $115.00/day
Assessment $150.00
Family Counseling $ 80.00/session
Co-Pay/Sliding Fee
Individual Counseling $ 60.00/session
Outpatient Group Counseling $ 30.00/session
Miscellaneous Services
Case Aide/Case Management Services $ 35.00/hour
Expert Testimony $150.00/day
or any part of a day
Case Consultation $ 40.00/hour
(Interdisciplinary Assessment Process)
On-Site Staff Services $ 55.00/hour
Enhanced Services (negotiated on a case by case basis)
Residential Services
Adult Residential Services (Island Grove) $115.00/day
Co-Pay/Sliding Fee
Out-of-Area Adolescent and Adult Residential Services (negotiated on individual basis)
Methadone (negotiated on individual basis)
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Other Services
Breathalyser Testing $ 2.00/test
Urinalysis Testing (7-Panel) $ 25.00/test
(3-Panel) $ 15.00/test
THC only $ 10.00/test
Monitored Antabuse $ 2.00/monitor
(If client is not currently enrolled in weekly counseling program(s) of Island Grove Center)
Patch Monitoring $ 40.00/patch
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EXHIBIT B
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. Funding and Method of Payment
Social Services agrees to reimburse to Island Grove in consideration for the work
and Services performed, a total amount not to exceed Fifteen Thousand dollars
($15,000.00) as outlined in Exhibit A.
Expenses incurred by Island Grove, in association with said project prior to the
term of this agreement, are not eligible Social Services expenditures and shall not
be reimbursed by Social Services.
Payment pursuant to this Contract, whether in whole or in part, is subject to and
contingent upon the continuing availability of Temporary Assistance to Needy
Families funds for the purposes hereof. In the event that said funds, or any part
thereof,become unavailable as determined by Social Services, Social Services
may immediately terminate this Contract or amend it accordingly.
2. Submittal of Voucher$
Island Grove 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. Island Grove 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 Island Grove or its employees, volunteers, or agents
while performing duties as described in this Agreement. Island Grove shall
indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Weld County, the Board of County
Commissioners of Weld County, its employees, volunteers, and agents. Island
Grove 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, Island Grove 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, nor 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
effect 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. Island Grove 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.
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8. Island Grove 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 Island Grove.
9. All such records, documents, communications, and other materials shall be the
property of Social Services and shall be maintained by Island Grove, in a central
location and custodian, in behalf of Social Services, for a period of three (3) 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 government has begun but is not completed at the end
of the (3) year period, or if audit findings have not been resolved after a three (3)
year period, the materials shall be retained until the resolution of the audit finding.
10. Island Grove 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. Island Grove or Social Services may not assign
any of its rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of both
parties.
12. Island Grove certifies that Federal appropriated funds have not been paid or will
be paid, by or on behalf of Island Grove, 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. Island Grove assures that it will fully comply with all other applicable federal and
state laws. Island Grove/Signal understands that the source of funds to be used
under this Contract is: Family Issues Cash Funds.
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14. Island Grove assures and certifies that it is and it's 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 with 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 Island Grove 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, Island Grove 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, Island Grove
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 Island Grove.
16. Island Grove shall protect the confidentiality of all applicant records and other
materials that are maintained in accordance with this Contract. Except for
purposes directly connected the administration of the Child Protection, no
information about or obtained from any applicant/recipient in possession of Island
Grove shall be disclosed in a form identifiable with the applicant/recipient in
possession of Island Grove shall be disclosed in a form identifiable with the
applicant/recipient or a minor's parent or guardian unless in accordance with
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Island Grove written policies governing access to, duplication and dissemination
of, all such information. Island Grove shall advise its employees, agents, and
subcontractors, if any, that they are subject to these confidentiality requirements.
Island Grove 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 Island Grove in the course of providing services under this
Contract will be accorded at least the same precautions as are employed by
Island Grove for similar information in the course of its own business.
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