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HomeMy WebLinkAbout890473.tiff RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE CONTRACT BETWEEN WELD COUNTY AND DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL AFFAIRS CONCERNING RENTAL REHABILITATION AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN 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 Contract between Weld County and the Department of Local Affairs concerning rental rehabilitation in the Towns of Garden City, Frederick, Eaton, Platteville, Ault, and Keenesburg with the terms and conditions being as stated in said Contract, and WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said Contract, 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 Contract between Weld County and the Department of Local Affairs for rental rehabilitation be, and hereby is, approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chairman he, and hereby is , authorized to sign said Contract. The above and foregoing Resolution was , on motion duly made and seconded , adopted by the following vote on the 12th day of June , A.D. , 1989 . 1427)2eLA P�Jt BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: WELD COUNTY, COLORADO Weld County Clerk and Recorder /� "and Clerk to the Board C.W. Kirby, Chairman • J eli Joh n, Pro-Tem eputy County erk APPR VED AS TO FORM: Gene R. Bran ner c __ 7 _L George K9 C2 County Attorney Gorfl .. ��� '�" 890473 '► Form 6•AC 02A;k I Fxt DEPA LENT OR AGENCY NUMBER • CONTRACT ROUTING NUMBER u I r+ l�}'Rer4tal Rehabilitation Program CONTRACT THIS CONTRACT, Made this___ day of _- - 198 -,by and between the State of Colorado for the use and benefit of the Department of hereinafter referred to as the State, and hereinafter referred to as the contractor, WHEREAS,authority exists in the Law and Funds have been budgeted,appropriated and otherwise made available and a sufficient unencumbered balance thereof remains available for payment in Fund Number - , G/L Account Number , Contract Encumbrance Number ; and WHEREAS, required approval, clearance and coordination has been accomplished from and with appropriate agencies; and WHEREAS„ the United States Government, through Section 17 of the United States Housing Act of 1937, 42 G.S.C. 1437o, has established the Rental Rehabilitation Program ("RRP") and has allowed each state to elect to administer such federal funds for its nonentitlement areas; and WHEREAS, the State of Colorado has elected to administer such funds for its nonentitlement areas through the Colorado Department of Local Affairs, Division of Housing, (DOH) pursuant to C.R.S. 1973, 24-32-705 (1) (i) ; and WHEREAS, the said State Division of Housing has received requests from political subdivisions in Colorado for allocations from the federal Rental Rehabilitation Program ("RRP") from federal fiscal year 1988 available to Colorado; and WHEREAS, said distribution is in conformity with the requirements of the federal rental rehabilitation program as set forth in 24 CFR Part 511, incorporated by reference, and the State requirements as set forth in the approved Division program design dated June, 1988, incorporated by reference, the DOH has allocated funds to said Contractor NOW THEREFORE it is hereby agreed that: 1. Eligible Neighborhoods. The Contractor shall perform and accomplish all the necessary work and services as provided under this Contract within eligible neighborhoods of the Cities of Garden City, Fredar ck', Eaton Platteville Ault.. and .Keenesburg. Eligible neighborhoods are defined as those in which the median income does not exceed eighty (80) percent of the median income of the area, and where the rents are likely to remain affordable to lower income families for a period of five years. 2. Scope of Services. In consideration for the monies to be received through the State, the Contractor shall undertake the development and administration of a rental housing rehabilitation program for the benefit of Page 1 of 14 pages 395-53-01-1014 •(Sec instructions on reverse of last page) 8900473 • lower income households in accordance with federal requirements as set forth in 24 CFR Part 511, incorporated by reference or as subsequently revised and State requirements as stated in the State's "Program Design" dated July 1988, incorporated by reference. The Contractor shall do, perform, and carry out, in a satisfactory and proper manner as determined by the State, all work elements as indicated below: a) to identify and select appropriate neighborhood(s) for rehabilitation of investor-owned properties based on a thorough understanding of the economic, social, and political dynamics of the community, and the resources available for the rehabilitation effort; b) to develop a strategy for marketing the program to investors of rental properties occupied, or available for occupancy, by lower income households, and assure its implementation upon DOH approval; c) to develop a strategy for marketing the program to financial institutions willing and able to lend to investors of these properties, and assure its implementation upon DOH approval; d) to develop procedures for evaluating projects based on eligibility and feasibility criteria as outlined in the State's "Program Design" dated July, 1988 and for determining any local priorities to be considered in the awarding of monies to projects; e) to determine the financing technique(s) to be used in the program. The contractor may use one, or any combination, of the following techniques: i) deferred payment loan with forgiveness clause; ii) deferred payment loan with specific terms and conditions for repayment; and or iii) below market interest rate loan. f) when applicable, to assist investors in determining the extent and cost of rehabilitation, in finalizing the bid package, in selecting construction contractors/subcontractors, in notifying tenants of their rights and responsibilities under the program, and in arranging financing for the project. The contractor shall encourage the delegation of appropriate responsibilities to the private sector and utilize streamlined processing procedures; • g) to promptly notify the State of projects to be rehabilitated under the program and to request that the State reserve funds for those projects as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Cash and Management Information System (C/MIS) ; h) to develop a schedule for payment of funds for completed construction work through drawdowns of project funds reserved through C/MIS; Page 2 of 14 pages 890473 it to promptly complete all reports required by HUD and the State. To compile and retain data in the following areas for inclusion in the State Annual Performance Report to HUD: a) meeting RRP objectives, b) program income, c) meeting affirmative marketing objectives, d) utilization of Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE) , e) participation by minority property owners, and f) displacement/relocation activities. 3. Responsible Administrator. The performance of the services required herein shall be the responsibility of the Weld County Housing_Authority, under the direct supervision of Jim Sheehan, Director, an employee or agent of the Contractor, who is hereby designated as the administrator-in-charge of this Program. At any time the administrator-in-charge ceases to be responsible for the administration of the RRP, all work shall be suspended until the Contractor assigns a mutually acceptable replacement. 1. Time of Performance. This Contract shall become effective upon proper execution of this Contract and shall conclude on or before July 31, 1990, unless otherwise extended by written approval from the Division. The work described herein shall commence as soon as practicable after the execution of this Contract.. The Contractor agrees that one hundred (100) percent of the funds awarded under this Contract shall be committed to local projects on or before October 31, 1989. "Commitment of funds" means a legally binding agreement between the Contractor and an owner under which the Contractor agrees to provide rental rehabilitation grant amounts to the owner for a project that can reasonably be expected to start construction within 90 days of that agreement. 5. Obligation, Expenditure and Disbursement of Funds. a) administrative FNTenses. Eligible administrative expenses are reasonable and necessary costs as described in Section 24CFR 511.4. b) Rehabilitation Expenses. The Contractor shall identify a local financial institution to serve as the depository of RRP funds. After selection of a project, no later than the day of loan closing, the Contractor shall notify the State to establish a project account with the C/MIS. Thereafter, the Contractor assumes responsibility for requesting drawdowns against that account to pay eligible rehabilitation costs. These requested amounts shall be electronically transferred by HUD directly to the Contractor's designated depository. Disbursements are conditioned upon the submission of satisfactory information about Lhe project to HUD by the Contractor and upon compliance with other procedures specified by HUD. cI Compensation and Method of Payment i) Rehabilitation Expenses. The State agrees to establish an account. with C/MIS in the Contractor's name in the amount of One HundredNinety_Thousand Dollars (5190,000.00) . This shall be the total amount available for rehabilitation expenses under this contract. Page 3 of 14 pages • 890473 ii) Administrative Expenses. The State agrees to reimburse the Contractor for administrative expenses in an amount not to exceed Ninety Five Hundred Dollars (59,500.00) . The Contractor shall periodically initiate administrative drawdown requests by submitting to the Division of Housing a written request using the State provided form, for reimbursement of actual and proper expenditures of RRP administration funds. iii) Any costs that exceed the amounts shown in i) and ii) above shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor. d) Program Income. Program income is defined as the gross income earned by the Contractor generated from use of the RRP funds. Program income includes such items as payment of principal and interest on loans made using RRP funds and interest earned on such income. Program income may be used for any activity which is eligible under 24 CFR Subpart B "Program Eligibility Requirements" for the RRP. The use of program income for such activities is subject to all the requirements for the program listed in 24 CFR Part 511. 10 and the other federal requirements listed in Part 511.11. RRP income may not be used for administrative expenses. RRP funds may not be committed to specific local projects if sufficient program income is on hand and available to fund the project or a substantial, portion thereof. 6. Limitation to Particular Funds. The parties hereto expressly recognize that the Contractor is to be paid, reimbursed, or otherwise compensated with funds provided by HUD for the purpose of contracting for the services provided for herein, and therefore, the Contractor expressly understands and agrees that all its rights, demands and claims to compensation arising under this Contract are contingent upon the availability of such funds. In the event that such funds or any part thereof are not available, the State may immediately terminate this Contract. 7. Lower Income Benefit. The Contractor agrees that one hundred ( 100) percent of its RRP rehabilitation funds shall be used to benefit lower income families. . The 100% benefit standard may be reduced to seventy (70) percent if the Contractor certifies to the State in writing that the reduction is necessary to meet one or both of the following objectives: a) to minimize the displacement of tenants in projects to be rehabilitated: b) to provide a reasonable margin for error due to unforseen, sudden changes in neighborhood rents; failure to complete rehabilitation of projects due to unanticipated circumstances; or other reasonable contingencies. R. Priority_ to Large Families. The Contractor agrees to ensure that an equitable share of its federal RRP funds shall be used to rehabilitate units occupied by families with children, particularly families requiring three or more bedrooms, by giving priority consideration to those proposals. The State will consider this requirement satisfied if at least 15 percent of the units rehabilitated by the Contractor using federal RRP funds are units of three or more bedrooms. Page 4 of 14 Pages 890473 9. Tenant Assistance Policy Requirement. Within thirty (30) days of execution of this contract, the contractor shall adopt the State's Tenant Assistance Policy, amending the policy as needed to account for local directives, policies, or concerns. The Contractor shall submit to the State a copy of this amended policy for its approval. 10. Affirmative Marketing Plan Requirement. Within sixty (60) days of execution of this contract, the Contractor shall develop a plan describing the methods and procedures that will be used to ensure the affirmative marketing of rehabilitated units and for assessing the investor's affirmative marketing efforts, and the corrective actions that will be taken if an investor fails to follow these affirmative marketing procedures. The Contractor shall submit to the State a copy of this plan for its approval. 11 Financial Management. At all times, from the effective date of this contract until completion of this contract, the Contractor shall comply with the requirements of C/MIS as stated in HUD Notice CPD-88-9,CPD 88-11, CPD 88-23 and any subsequent HUD directive. Contractor's financial management system must be consistent with 24 CFR part 511. 12. Audit a) Discretionary Audit. The State or the Federal government or their authorized representatives shall have the right to inspect, examine, and audit Contractor's records, books and accounts, including the right to hire an independent Certified Public Accountant of the State's choosing and at the State's expense to do so. Such discretionary audit may be called for at any time and for any reason from the effective date of this Contract until five (5) years after the date final payment for this Project is received by the Contractor, provided that the audit. is performed at a time convenient to the Contractor and during regular business hours. b) Mandatory Audit. Whether or not the State calls for a discretionary audit as provided above, the Contractor shall include the program in an annual audit and audit report as required by the Colorado Local Government Audit Law, C.R.S. 1973, 29-1-601, et sect. Such audit reports shall be simultaneously submitted to DOH and the State Auditor. Thereafter, the Contractor shall supply DOH with copies of all correspondence from the State Auditor related to the relevant audit report. If the audit reveals evidence of non-compliance with applicable law, DOH reserves the right to institute compliance or other appropriate proceedings notwithstanding any other judicial or administrative actions filed pursuant to C.R.S. 1973, 29-1-607 or 29-1-608. 13. Contractor, An Independent Contractor. Contractor shall undertake the performance of all work and services herein set forth as an independent contractor and not as an agent, servant or employee of the State. Contractor shall have no authorization, express or implied, to bind the State to any agreements, settlements, liability or understanding except as expressly set forth herein. Page 5 of 14 Pages 890473 14. Indemnification. Contractor, in consideration for State's promises herein set forth, promises to indemnify, save and hold harmless and defend the State, and all of its employees and agents, acting officially or otherwise, from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, debts and attorney fees arising out of, claimed on account of, or in any manner predicated upon loss or damage t.o the property of and injuries to, or death of all persons whatsoever, which may occur, or is sustained in connection with the performance of this Contract, or by conditions created thereby, or based upon any violation of any statute, ordinance, or regulation, and the defense of any such claims or actions. 15. Personnel. The Contractor represents that he has, or will secure at his own expense all personnel, as employees of the Contractor, necessary to perform the work and services required to be performed by the Contractor under this Contract. Such personnel may not be employees of or have any contractual relationship with the State and no such personnel are eligible for any employees benefits, unemployment compensation or any other benefits accorded to State employees and Contractor agrees to indemnify the State for any costs for which the State may be found liable in this regards. All of the services required hereunder will be performed by the Contractor or under his supervision. 16. Suspension. If the Contractor fails to comply with any contractual provision, the State may, after notice to the Contractor, suspend the contract and authorize the withholding of further payments or prohibit the contractor from incurring additional obligations of contractual funds, pending corrective action by the Contractor or a decision to terminate in accordance with Paragraph 17 below. The state may determine to allow such necessary and proper costs which the Contractor could not reasonably avoid during the period of suspension provided such costs were necessary and reasonable for the conduct of • the project. 17. Termination. This contract may be terminated as follows: a) Termination Due to Loss of Funding. The parties hereto expressly recognize that the Contractor is to be paid with federal RRP funds provided to the State for the purpose of contracting for the services provided for herein and therefore, the Contractor expressly understands and agrees that all its rights, demands and claims to payment arising under the Contract are contingent upon receipt of such funds by the State. In the event that such funds or any part thereof are not received by the State, the State may immediately terminate or amend this Contract. b) Termination for Cause. If, through any cause, the Contractor shall fail to fulfill in a timely and proper manner his obligations under this Contract, or if the Contractor shall violate any of the covenants, agreements, or stipulations of this Contract, the State shall thereupon have the right to terminate this Contract for cause by giving written notice to the Contractor of such termination and specifying the effective date thereof, at least five (5) days before the effective date of such termination. Notwithstanding the above, the Contractor shall not be relieved of liability t.o the State for any damages Page 6 of 14 Pages 890473 sustained by the State by virtue of any breach of the Contract by the Contractor, and the State may withhold any payments to the Contractor for the purpose of setoff until such time as the exact amount of damages due the State from the Contractor is determined. c) Termination for Convenience. The State may terminate this Contract at any time the State determines that the purposes of the distribution of RRP monies under the Contract would no longer be served by completion of the Program. The State shall effect such termination by giving written notice of termination to the Contractor and specifying the effective date thereof, at least twenty (20) days before the effective date of such termination. In that event, all finished or unfinished documents and other materials pertaining to the Program shall, at the option of the State, become its property. If this Contract is terminated due to the fault of the Contractor, Paragraph 16b hereof relative to termination shall apply. 18. Modification and Amendment. This contract is subject to such modifications as may be required by changes in federal or state law or regulations. Any such required modification shall be incorporated into and be part of this Contract as if fully set forth herein and approved in accordance with applicable law. 19. Integration. This Contract, as written, with attachments and/or references, is intended as the complete integration of all understanding between the parties at this time and no prior or contemporaneous addition, deletion or amendment hereto shall have any force or effect whatsoever, unless embodied in a written contract amendment incorporating such changes, executed and approved pursuant to applicable law. 20. Reports. a) Financial Reports. The Contractor shall submit to the State, within three (3) days of submission to HUD, one (1) copy of each report submitted to C/MIS. b) Programmatic Reports. The Contractor shall submit to the State one (1) copy of quarterly programmatic reports and of a final programmatic report in a manner and method to be prescribed by the State. c) Affirmative Marketing Report. The Contractor shall submit to the State one ( 1) copy of an annual report relative to the affirmative marketing of the rehabilitated units in a manner and method to be prescribed by the State. 21. Monitoring and Evaluation. The State will monitor and evaluate the Contract with the Contractor under the RRP. The Contract will be monitored for compliance with the rules, regulations, requirements and guidelines which the State and HL) has promulgated or may promulgate and will be monitored periodically during the operation of the project and upon its completion. The Contract will also be subject to monitoring and evaluation by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Contract will be evaluated to gauge its impact upon lower-income residents of the community, and for the effective and efficient utilization of RRP funds. Page 7 of 14 Pages 890473 22. Conflict of Interest. a) No employee, officer or agent of the Contractor shall participate in the selection, or in the award or administration of a contract if a conflict of interest, real or apparent, would be involved. The Contractor's officers, employees or agents shall neither solicit nor accept gratuities, favors or anything of monetary value from subcontractors, potential subcontractors, or parties to subagreements. b) No employee of the Contractor shall perform or provide part-time services for compensation, monetary or otherwise, to a consultant or consulting firm that has been retained by the Contractor under the authority of this Contract. c) The Contractor agrees that no person at any time exercising any function or responsibility in connection with this Program on behalf of the Contractor shall have or acquire any personal financial or economic interest, direct or indirect, which will be materially affected by this Contract, except to the extent that he may receive compensation for his performance pursuant to this Contract. d) A personal financial or economic interest includes, but is not limited to: i) any business entity in which the person has a direct or indirect monetary interest; ii) any real property in which the person has a direct or indirect monetary interest; iii) any source of income, loans, or gifts received by or promised to the person within twelve (12) months prior to the execution date of this Contract; iv) any business entity in which the person is director, officer, general or limited partner, trustee, employee, or holds any position of management. e) For purpose of this Paragraph 21, indirect investment or interest means any investment or interest owned by the spouse, parent, brother, sister, son, daughter, father-in-law, mother-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, or daughter-in-law of the person, by an agent on his/her behalf, by a general, limited or silent partner of the person, by any business entity controlled by said person, or by a trust in which he/she has substantial interest. A business entity is controlled by a person if that person, his/her agent, or a relative as defined above possesses more than fifty (50) percent of the ownership interest. Said person has a substantial economic interest in a trust when the person or an above-defined relative has a present or future interest worth more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) . Page 8 of 14 Pages 890473 • f) In the event a conflict of interest, as described in this Paragraph 21, cannot be avoided without frustrating the purposes of this Contract, the person involved in such a conflict of interest shall submit to the Contractor and the State a full disclosure statement setting forth the details of such conflict of interest. In cases of extreme and unacceptable conflicts of interest, as determined by the State, the State reserves the right to terminate the Contract for cause, as provided in Paragraph 16 above. Failure to file a disclosure statement required by this Paragraph 21 shall constitute grounds for termination of this Contract for cause by the State. 23. Compliance with Applicable Laws. At all times during the performance of this Contract, the Contractor and any subcontractors shall strictly adhere to all applicable federal and state laws, rules, orders, and all applicable standards, regulations, interpretations or guidelines issued pursuant thereto. The applicable federal laws and regulations include, but are not limited to the following: a) National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 USC 4321 et seq. ) , as amended, and the implementing regulations of HUD (24 CFR Part 58) and of the Council on Environmental Quality (40 CFR Parts 1500 - 1508) providing for establishment of national policy, goals and procedures for protecting, restoring and enhancing environmental quality. b) Davis-Bacon Fair Labor Standards Act (40 USC 276a - 276a-5) requiring that on all contracts and subcontracts for federally-assisted rehabilitation, laborers and mechanics employed by contractors or subcontractors shall be paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing on similar construction in the locality as determined by the Secretary of Labor. (This requirement applies to the rehabilitation of residential property only if such property contains twelve (12) or more dwelling units) . c) Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act of 1962 (40 USC 327 et seq. ) requiring that mechanics and laborers employed on federally-assisted contracts which exceed $2,000 be paid wages of not less than one and one-half times their basic wage rates for all hours worked in excess of eight in a calendar day or forty in a work week, whichever is greater. (This requirement applies to the rehabilitation of residential property only if such property contains twelve (12) or more dwelling units) . d) Copeland "Anti-Kickback" Act of 1934 (40 USC 276 (e) ) prohibiting and prescribing penalties for "kickbacks" of wages in federally-financed or assisted construction activities. e) The Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act -- Title IV (42 USC 4831) prohibiting the use of lead-based paint in residential structures constructed or rehabilitated with federal assistance, and requiring notification to purchasers and tenants of such housing of the hazards of lead- based paint and of the symptoms and treatment of lead-based paint poisoning. Page 9 of 14 Pages 890473 f) Section 3 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1968 (12 USC 1701 (u) ) , as amended, providing that, to the greatest extent feasible, opportunities for training and employment that arise through HUD-financed projects, will be given to lower-income persons in the project area, and that contracts be awarded to businesses located in the project area or to businesses owned, in substantial part, by residents of the project area. g) Section 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (42 USC 5309) , as amended, providing that no person shall be excluded from participation (including employment) , denied program benefits or subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin or sex under any program or activity funded in whole or in part under Title I (Community Development) of the Act. h) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Pub. L. 88-352; 42 USC 2000 (d) ) prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin in any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. i) Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (Pub. L. 90-284; 42 USC 3601) , as amended, popularly known as the Fair Housing Act, prohibiting housing discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, and requiring HUD to administer its programs in a manner which affirmatively promotes fair housing. j) Executive Order 11246 (1965) , as amended by Executive Orders 11375, prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin in any phase of employment during the performance of federal or federally-assisted contracts in excess of $2,000. k) Executive Order 11063 (1962) , as amended by Executive Order 12259, requiring equal opportunity in housing by prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin in the sale or rental of housing built with federal assistance. • 1) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 USC 793) , as amended, providing that no otherwise qualified individual shall, solely by reason of a handicap, be excluded from participation (including employment) , denied program benefits or subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal funds. m) Age Discrimination Act of 1975, (42 USC 6101) , as amended, providing that no person shall be excluded from participation, denied program benefits or subjected to discrimination on the basis of age under any program or activity receiving federal funds. n) Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property acctui.siti.or►__ 'olic:ies Act of 1970 as required under $570.606(a) and Federal implementing regulations; the requirements in 5570.606(b) governing the residential antidisplacement and relocation assistance plan under section 104(d) of the Act (including a certification that the grantee is following such a plan) ; the relocation requirements of $570.606(c) governing displacement subject to section 104(k) of the Act; and the relocation requirements of $570.606(d) governing optional relocation assistance under section 105(a) (11) of the Act. Page 10 of 14 Pages 890473 24. Severability. To the extent that this Contract may be executed and performance of the obligations of the parties may be accomplished within the intent of the Contract, the terms of this Contract are severable, and should any term or provision hereof be declared invalid or become inoperative for any reason, such invalidity or failure shall not affect the validity of any other term or provision hereof. The waiver of any breach of a term hereof shall not be construed as waiver of any other term. 25. Binding on Successors. Except as herein otherwise provided, this agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties, or any subcontractors hereto, and their respective successors and assigns. 26. Subletting, Assignment or Transfer. Neither party nor any subcontractors hereto may sublet, sell, transfer, assign or otherwise dispose of this Contract or any portion thereof, or of its rights, title, interest or duties therein, without the prior written consent of the other party. No subcontract or transfer of Contract shall in any case release the Contractor of liability under this Contract. 27. Minority Business Enterprise Participation. It is the policy of the State of Colorado that minority business enterprises shall have the maximum practicable opportunity to participate in the performance of its construction grant contracts. The Contractor agrees to use its best efforts to carry out this policy to the fullest extent practicable and consistent with the efficient performance of this contract. As used in this contract, the term "minority business enterprise" means a business, at least 50 percent of which is owned by minority group members or, in the case of publicly owned businesses, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by minority group members. For the purposes of this definition, minority group members are Negroes or Black Americans, Spanish-speaking Americans, Asian Americans, American Indians, American Eskimos and American Aleuts. The Contractor may rely on written representations by bidders, contractors, and subcontractors regarding their status as .minority business enterprises and need not conduct an independent investigation. 28. Non-Discrimination. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable State and Federal laws, rules, regulations and Executive Orders of the Governor of Colorado involving non-discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, handicap or sex. In compliance with Paragraph 5 of the Special Provisions section of this contract, Contractor agrees to consider minorities or minority businesses as employees, specialists, agents, consultants or subcontractors under this Contract. Contractor may utilize the expertise of the State Minority Business Office within the Office of the Governor for assistance in complying with the non-discrimination and affirmative action requirements of this contract and applicable statutes. 29. Applicant Statement of Assurances and Certifications. The Contractor has previously executed an "Applicant Statement of Assurances and Certification" copy of which is attached hereto, incorporated and made a part hereof as if fully set forth herein, and is identified for reference as Attachment A. Page 11 of 14 Pages 830473 30. Survival of Provisions. Notwithstanding any termination of this contract, the same shall continue in force and effect as to any provisions hereof which require observance or performance by the State and Contractor subsequent to the date specified for termination, and it is understood and agreed such provisions shall survive any said termination. Page 12 of 14 pages 890473 Forme-4(-02µ SPECIAL PROVISIONS C'ONTROLLER'S API'RO\AL I. This contractshalt not he deemed s alid until it shall has been approved 1w the Controller of the State of Colorado or such assistant as he ma_c designate.This pro'ision is applicable to any contract ins ols mg the payment of money hs the State. FUND AV.AILARI LI TY 2. Financial obligations of the State payable after the current fiscal year are contingent upon funds for that purpose being appropriated,budgeted and otherwise made ay ailable. BOND REQUIREMENT -. It this amiract ins on es the payment of more than fifty thousand dollars for the construction.erection,repair,maintenance,or improvement of any building, road.bridge.s aduct,tunnel,escav anon or other public works for this State,the contractor shall.before entering the performance of any such work Included in this contract.dub execute and delis Cr to and file with the official whose signature appears below for the State,a good and sufficient bond or other acceptable surety to be apprns co M said official in a penal sum not less than one-half of the total amount payable by the terms of this contract. Such bond shall he duly executed by a qualified core iratc surety conditioned for the due and faithful performance of the contract,and in addition,shall provide that if the contractor or his subcontractors fail to du Is pa..for any labor,materials,team hire.sustenance,provisions,provendor or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or his subcontractor in performance of the work contracted to he done,the surety will pay the same in an amount not exceeding the sum specified in the bond,together with interest at the rate of eight per cent per annum. Unless such bond,when so required,is executed.delivered and filed.noclaim in favor of the contractor arising under this contract shall he audited,allow ed or paid.A certified or cashier's check or a bank money order payable to the Treasurer of the State of Colorado may be accepted in lieu of a bond. This provision is in compliance with 38-26-106 CRS, as amended. INDLMNIFICATION 4. To the extent authorized by law,the contractor shall indemnify,save and hold harmless the State, its employees and agents,against any and all claims, damages,liability and court awards including costs,expenses,and attorney fees incurred as a result of any act or omission by the contractor.or its employees, agents. subcontractors, or assignees pursuant to the terms of this contract. DISCRIMINATION AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION 5. The contractor agrees to comply with the letter and spint of the Colorado Antidiscrimination Act of 1957.as amended,and other applicable law respecting discrimination and unfair employment practices(24-34-402.CRS 1982 Replacement Vol.),and as required by Executive Order.Equal Opportunity and Affirma- tive Action, dated April 16, 1975. Pursuant thereto, the following provisions shall be contained in all State contracts or subcontracts. During the performance of this contract,the contractor agrees as follows: (I) The contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race,creed,color,national origin,sex,marital status. religion.ancestry,mental or physical handicap,or age.The contractor will take affirmative action to insure that applicants are employed,and that employees are treated dunng employment,without regard to the above mentioned characteristics. Such action shall include,but not be limited to the following:employment, upgrading,demotion,or transfer,recruitment or recruitment advertising:lay-offs or terminations:rates of pay or other forms of compensation;and selection for training,including apprenticeship.The contractor agrees to post in conspicuous places.available to employees and applicants for employment.notices to be pro- vided by the contracting officer setting forth provisions of this non-discrimination clause. (2) The contractor will,in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the contractor,state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, religion, ancestry, mental or physical handicap, or age. (3) The contractor will send to each labor union or representative of workers with which he has collective bargaining agreement or other contractor understand- ing.notice to be provided by the contracting officer,advising the labor union or workers'representative of the contractor's commitment under the Executive Order, Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action,dated April 16. 1975. and of the rules, regulations, and relevant Orders of the Governor. (4j Tne contractor and labor unions will furnish all information and reports required by Executive Order,Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action of April 16, 1975.and by the rules-regulations and Orders of the Governor,or pursuant thereto,and will permit access to his books.records,and accounts by the contracting agency and the office of the Governor or his designee for purposes of investigation to ascertain compliance with such rules, regulations and orders. (5) A labor organization will not exclude any individual otherwise qualified from full membership rights in such labor organization.or expel any such individual from membership in such labor organization or discriminate against any of its members in the full enjoyment of work opportunity,because of race.creed,color, sex,national origin,or ancestry. (6) A labor organization.or the employees or members thereof will not aid,abet,incite,compel or coerce the doing of any act defined in this contract to be dis- criminatory or obstruct or prevent any person from complying with the provisions of this contract or any order issued thereunder:or attempt either directly or indirectly,to commit any act defined in this contract to be discriminatory. 395-53-01-1022 Revised 1/86 of 13 14 page pages ocao-2306.-ss 890473 Form 6-AC-02C (7) In the event of the contractor's non-compliance with the non-discrimination clauses of this contractor or x rah am of such rules.regulations,or orders.this contract mar he cancelled,terminated or suspended in whole or in part and the contractor may he deciared ineligible for further State contracts in accordance with procedures,authorized m Execuuve Order.Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action of Apnl 1 6, 1975 and the rules,regulations,or orders promulgated in accordance therewith,and such other sanctions as may be imposed and remedies as may be invoked as provided in Executive Order.Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action of April 16. 1975, or by rules, regulations, or orders promulgated in accordance therewith, or as otherwise provided by law, (8) The contractor will include the provisions of paragraph(I)through(8)in even'sub-contract and subcontractor purchase order unless exempted by rules. regulations.or orders issued pursuant to Executive Order.Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action of April 16, 1975.so that such provisions will he binding upon each subcontractor or vendor.The contractor will take such action with respect to any sub-contracting or purchase order as the contracting agency may direct,as a means of enforcing such provisions,including sanctions for non-compliance:provided,however.that in the event the contractor becomes invols ed in.or is threatened with.litigation with the subcontractor or vendor as a result of such direction by the contracting agent),the contractor may request the State of Colorado to enter into such litigation to protect the interest of the State of Colorado. COLORADO LABOR PREFERENCE 6a, Provisions of 8-17-101 & 102.CRS for preference of Colorado labor are applicable to this contract if public works within the State are undertaken hereun- der and are financed in whole or in part by State funds. h. When construction contract for a public project is to he awarded to a bidder,a resident bidder shall he allowed a preference against a non-resident bidder from a state or foreign country equal to the preference given or required by the state or foreign country in which the non-resident bidder is a resident. If it is deter- mined by the officer responsible for awarding the bid that compliance with this subsection.06 may cause denial of federal funds which would otherwise be avail- able or would otherwise be inconsistent with requirements of federal law,this subsection shall be suspended,but only to the extent necessary to prevent denial of the moneys or to eliminate the inconsistency with federal requirements (section 8-19-101 and 102, CRS). GENERAL 7, The laws of the State of Colorado and rules and regulations issued pursuant thereto shall be applied in the interpretation,execution and enforcement of this contract. Any provision of this contract whether or not incorporated herein by reference which provides for arbitration by any extra-judicial body or person or which is otherwise in conflict with said laws,rules and regulations shall be considered null and void.Nothing contained in any provision incorporated herein by reference which purports to negate this or any other special provision in whole or in part shall be valid or enforceable or available in any action at law whether by way of complaint,defense or otherwise.Any provision rendered null and void by the operation of this provision will not invalidate the remainder of this contract to the extent that the contract is capable of execution. 8. At all times during the performance of this Contract,the Contractor shall strictly adhere to all applicable federal and state laws,rules and regulations that have been or may hereafter be established. 9. The signatories hereto aver that they are familiar with 18-8-301,et.seq..(Bribery and Corrupt Influences)and 18-8-401,et.seq..(Abuse of Public Office), CRS 1978 Replacement Vol., and that no violation of such provisions is present. 10. The signatories aver that to their knowledge, no state employee has a personal or beneficial interest whatsoever in the service or property described herein: IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Contract on the day first above written. Contractor, (Full Legal Namc) Weld County Board of Commi ssioners STATE OF COLORADO By: /J/C jC,�/1,' ROY ROMER, GOVERNOR C.W. Kirby By 'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Position (Title) Chairman 84-6000813 Social Security Number or Feder&I.D.Numoer DEPARTMENT OF(If Attest (Seal) (Seal) C.bt!/1,4.� By Corporate Secretary,or Equivalent, n/City/County Clerk APPROVALS ATTORNEY GENERAL CONTROLLER By By Pape 14 which is the Masi or 14 pates 393-53-0t-1030(Revised 1/9a) 'See instructions on rowse aide. DC-10.33056-88 890473 Memo to : "& 7' 1 Date :_ ` �9 From b�,frei, Re : tEro-wt-/ C91-"A-7--, -' 1 -1 e l/4-c--/ WE 01 032 890473 Hello