Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout890378.tiff RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES CONTRACT WITH STATE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES 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 Home and Community Based Services Contract with the State Department of Social Services , and WHEREAS , the term of said Contract is from July 1 , 1989 , through June 30 , 1990 , with the further terms and conditions being as stated in said Contract, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference , and WHEREAS, after study and review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said Contract. NOW, THEREFORE, BE TT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the Home and Community Based Services Contract with the State Department of Social Services be , and hereby is , approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chairman be, 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 26th day of April , A.D. , 1989 . (1 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: �+2t M.44i( j WELD COUNTY, COLORADO Weld County Clerk and Recorder EXCUSED DATE OF SIGNING - AYE and Clerk to the Board C.W. Kirby, Chairman BY • //(-71t7wuu : ` 9 ne u t$jnson, Pro-Tem -r' \Deputy County �l� dr,/ Araykt APPROVED AS TO FORM: ene R. Brantner EXCUSED DATE OF SIGNING - AYE George Ke ne County Attorney Go ac - 890378 Form 6-AC-02A - SE MANAGEMENT AGENCY Department or Agency Number 381000 Contract Routing Number CONTRACT THIS CONTRACT, made this day of 1989, by and between the State of Colorado for the use and benefit of the Department of 1 Social Services. 1575 Sherman Denver. Colorado 80203-1714 hereinafter referred to as the State or Social Services, and 2 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 1001 , G/L Account Number 54446 , Contract Encumbrance Number and WHEREAS, required approval, clearance and coordination has been accomplished from and with appropriate agencies; and WHEREAS, the State has established a Colorado Medical Assistance Program in order to participate in Title XIX of the Social Security Act (Medicaid), and WHEREAS, the State is the single Colorado agency responsible for the administfation of the Medicaid program, and WHEREAS, the State has received waiver authorization from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (hereinafter HHS) to establish and conduct a program of Home and Community Based Services in accordance with Sections 26-4.5-101 gif. sea., C.R.S., as amended, as an alternative to nursing home placement for eligible persons, and WHEREAS, the said Sections 26-4.5-101 et. sea., L.R.S., as amended, provide that the case management agency for such services shall be an agency designated by the board of county commissioners, and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners has designated the Contractor as the agency to provide case management services, and WHEREAS, the State desires to enter into this Contract with the Contractor herein for the provision of case management services, as set forth in greater detail below, and WHEREAS, the State has designated the Contractor to certify and contract with qualifying individual service providers, and WHEREAS, Contractor has been selected in accordance with the Colorado Procurement Code, and WHEREAS, as of the date of the execution of this Contract, the Contractor meets all statutory requirements for entering into this Contract. NOW THEREFORE, it is hereby agreed that: 1 . Contractor shall perform the following functions: a. Case management services as defined within State Rules 8.486.1 ble persons, which services shall include assessment of client ne d se developmenta. for and implementation of a case plan, coordination and monitoring of service delivery that assures adequate, quality, and safety of service provisions, the evaluation of service effectiveness and the reassessment of client need. b. Certification, performance monitoring, and reimbursement of individual providers, as defined in Volume 8, of 1) personal care services, 2) homemaking services, 3) respite care services 4) non-medical transportation, 5) home modification, 6) electronic monitoring services. Page 1 of 8 pages 890378 Certification decisions shall be made in strict compliance with State regulations as they currently exist and may later be amended. 2. Contractor agrees to perform its obligations hereunder in conformity with the provisions of Title XIX of the Social Security Act, other relevant federal and state law and all pertinent federal and state regulations promulgated pursuant thereto; including, the foregoing o are al Services in effect as C of theedatens of 2execution of 1 et. this Contract,as amended, dthey as may all later be amended. 3. TThe he Contractor shall assure that clients have appropriate and timely access to services. and respond will a timely litate manner the to application referrals ofss for eligible clients. The Contractor shall provide thorough assessments of care needs and resources to assure the most appropriate targeting of all private and public LTC resources to the needs of the clients. Such targeting shall not supplant but shall support self—care, family care and other informal community care. This targeting shall include directing clients to non—publicly funded programs when possible and to other public programs as appropriate. The Contractor will follow the LTC program targeting guidelines as established by the State or as amended thereafter. 4. The Contractor shall process paperwork ( as specified in State Social Services Staff Manual. Volume 8) in a timely and accurate manner to promote timely service to clients and timely payment of provider claims. Contractor shall submit signed claims and assure adequate documentation to support all Medicaid claims. Such claim forms shall specify the dates of claim coverage, patient identification, type and units of services and billed amounts. • 5. In consideration for the services rendered in accordance with this Contract, the State shall establish billing procedures and compensate Contractor in accordance therewith within thirty (30) days of receipt of correct billings, if all billing and report requirements have been satisfactorily met. The Contractor shall be reimbursed by the State in such amounts as may from time to time be specified by the State pursuant to applicable federal and state statutes and regulations. including the Colorado Medical Assistance Act Section 26-4-101 it. Leg C.R.S., as amended, and the regulations promulgated thereunder, specifically Rule 8.487.30 gt�. sea., Reimbursement Methods for Case Management services, of the State Staff Manual. Volume 8, as such statutes and rules currently exist or may hereafter be amended. a) In the event that an error in claims payment is made by the Fiscal Agent, adjustment shall be made pursuant to the procedures established by the Fiscal Agent on behalf of the State, and as stated in State Staff Manual, Volume 8, Rule 8.049 et. seq. b) All warrants endorsed by Contractor and presented for payment shall constitute payment in full, except when endorsed under good faith protest pursuant to Section 4-7-207, C.R.S., as amended. GENERAL PROVISIONS 1. This Contract shall be for a term commencing July 1, 1989 and continuing through June 30, 1990 unless terminated earlier under the provisions for termination set forth with the contract. 2. Except as herein specifically provided otherwise, The parties of this Contract intend that contractor. No the relationship between them contemplated by this Contract is that of employer—independent employee, orof employee, or agent of the State. Contractor Contractor shall an ll be or shall solely and entirely d responsible for its acts and the acts of its employees, agents, and subcontractors, if any, during the performance of this Contract. 3. Compliance with Applicable Laws: a. The Contractor shall at all times during the execution of this Contract strictly adhere to all applicable federal and state laws and implementing regulations as they currently exist and may hereafter be amended. The Contractor acknowledges that the following laws and regulations are included: Page 2 of �_ pages �y 89®03 8 • Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. Sections 2000d-1 gj. egg. and its implementing regulation, 45 C.F.R. Part 80 gj. seq.; and • Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. Section 794, and its implementing regulation, 45 C.F.R. Part 84; and ° the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, 42 U.S.C. Sections 6101 implementing regulation, 45 C.F.R. Part 91; and ° seq. and its ° 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, • Waiver of Section 1915(c) and 1902(a)l0 of the Social Security Act; • 26-4.5-101 et seq., CRS 1982, as amended; • State Social Services Staff Manual, Volume 8, 8.484 et.seq. ° 42 CFR 441.300-310, 42 CFR 435.726; • 27-1-114 CRS. 1982, as amended; and all other regulations applicable to these laws prohibiting discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, religion, ancestry, mental or physical handicap, or age. This assurance is given in consideration of and for the purpose of obtaining any and all federal and/or state financial assistance. b. Any person who feels that s/he has been discriminated against has the right to file a complaint either with the Colorado Department of Social Services or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights. c. Contractor assures that clients' rights will be protected. Contractor further assures that clients have the right to apply for services, to have their eligibility for services determined, to receive an adequate quantity and quality of the •services for which they are eligible, to appeal denials of service, and to have their communications with the agency dealt with confidentially. The Contractor will notify each client of his/her rights to appeal, and will facilitate appropriate access to advocacy services from the Colorado Long Term Care Ombudsman, Adult Protective, other supportive Services, and the Area Agency on Aging/Title III OAA Advocacy Services. 4. Confidentiality of Records: Contractor shall protect the confidentiality of all applicant/recipient records and other materials that have been or may hereafter be established which relate to this contract and are maintained in accordance with this Contract. Except for purposes directly connected with the administration of this Program/Project, no information about or obtained from any applicant/recipient in possession of Contractor shall be disclosed in a form identifiable with the applicant/recipient without the prior written consent of the applicant/recipient or a minor's parent or guardian. Contractor shall have written policies governing access to, duplication and dissemination of, all such information. Contractor shall advise its employees, agents, and subcontractors, if any, that they are subject to these confidentiality requirements. Contractor shall provide its employees, agents, and subcontractors, if any, with a copy or written explanation of these confidentiality requirements before access to confidential data is permitted. This includes 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 this Contract. 5. Conflict of Interest: a. Definition — Appearance of Conflict of Interest The ten applies to the relationship of a contractor with the state when the contractor also maintains a relationship with a third party and the two relationships are in opposition. In order to create the appearance of a conflict of interest, it is not necessary for the contractor to gain from knowledge of these opposing interests. It is only necessary that the contractor know that the two relationships are in opposition. b. Appearance of Conflict of Interest During the term of the contract neither the contractor nor any of the contractor's employees shall 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, the contractor shall submit to the State 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 the State's termination, for cause, of its contract with the contractor. Page 3 of 8 pages 890378 6. Proprietary Information: a. Definition — Proprietary Information 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. b. Proprietary Information 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 the Contractor in the course of providing services under this Contract will be accorded at least the same precautions as are employed by the Contractor for similar information in the course of its own business. 7. Insurance/Fidelity Coverage: During the tens of this Contract, and any extension(s) hereof, Contractor shall keep in force: a. an insurance policy or policies, issued by a company authorized to do business in Colorado, in the minimum amounts specified below (per 24-10-101, it. seq., C.R.S., as amended): 1. general liability insurance with limits of no less than $150,000 for 'any injury to one person in any single occurrence, and, no less than $400,000 for an injury to two or more persons in any single occurrence (injury includes both bodily injury and property damage), and 2. if the provider transports state staff/applicants/recipients in a provider—owned/leased/borrowed vehicle, automobile liability insurance with limits of no less than $150,000 for any injury to one person in any single occurrence, and, no less than $400,000 for an injury to two or more persons in any single occurrence (injury includes both bodily injury and property damage), or b. self insurance, which may be funded by appropriations to establish or maintain reserves for self insurance purposes, or c. a combination of a. and b. above 8. Unemployment/Workmen's Compensation Coverage: During the term of this contract, and any extension(s) hereof, Contractor agrees that it will keep in force employee unemployment insurance and workmen's compensation insurance as required by, and in accordance with, Colorado Statutes (Workmen's Compensation 8-40-101 et. seq., CRS; and Employment Security Act 8-70-101 et. seq.) as amended. 9. Upon request, The contractor shall provide the State with acceptable evidence that such coverage is in effect for 7 and 8 above. In the event of cancellation of any such coverage, Contractor shall immediately notify the State of such cancellation. 10. Licenses/approvals/insurance: Contractor certifies that, at the time of entering into this Contract, it has currently in effect all necessary licenses, approvals, insurance, etc. required to properly provide the services and/or supplies covered by this Contract. 11. Payment pursuant to this Contract will be made as earned, in whole or in part, from available state funds encumbered in an amount not to exceed $10,000,000.00 for the purchase of the within—described services. It is further understood and agreed that the maximum amount of state funds available for Fiscal Year 1990 for the purchase of these services statewide is in the amount of $10.000.000.00. The liability of the State, at any time, for such payments shall be limited to the unspent amount remaining of such encumbered funds. 12. Federal Funds Contingency: Payment pursuant to this Contract, if in federal funds, whether in whole or in part, is subject to and contingent upon the continuing availability of federal funds for the purposes hereof. In the event that said funds, or any part thereof. become unavailable as determined by the State, the State may immediately terminate this Contract or amend it accordingly. 13. Records Maintenance: The contractor shall maintain a complete file of all records, documents, communications, and other materials which pertain to the operation of the program/project or the delivery of services under this Contract. Such files shall be sufficient to properly reflect all direct and indirect costs of labor, materials, equipment, supplies and services, and other costs of whatever nature for which a contract payment was made. These records shall be maintained according to generally accepted accounting principles and shall be easily separable from other Contractor records. Page 4 of 8 pages 890375 • 14. Records Retention and Availability: All such records, documents, communications, and other materials shall be the property of the State and shall be maintained by the Contractor, for a period of three (3) years after the date of termination of 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 qualification: 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 three (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 findings. 15. The Contractor shall maintain a system of data collection that will assist in the evaluation of the program and the agency's performance. Contractor shall complete reports as requested by the State (Including but not limited to monthly PETI reports) and cooperate with all program monitoring and evaluation efforts by the State. 16. Performance Monitoring: Contractor shall permit the State and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and any other duly authorized agent or governmental agency, to monitor all activities conducted by the Contractor pursuant to the terms of this Contract. As the monitoring agency may in its sole discretion deem necessary or appropriate, such monitoring may consist of internal evaluation procedures, examination of program data, special analyses, on—site checking, surveys and information request formal audit examinations, or any other reasonable procedures. All such monitoring shall be performed in a manner that will not unduly interfere with contract work. 17. Audits and Inspections: The Contractor authorizes the State to perform audits and/or inspections of its records at any reasonable time during the term of this Contract and for a period of three (3) years following the termination of this Contract to assure compliance with its terms and/or to evaluate the Contractor's performance hereunder. 18. Assignment/Delegation/Subcontracting: This Contract is in the nature of personal services. Except as herein specifically provided otherwise, the duties and obligations of the Contractor arising hereunder cannot be assigned, delegated nor subcontracted except with the express prior written consent of the State. Subcontracts permitted by the State shall be subject to the requirements of this Contract, and the Contractor is responsible and liable for all subcontracting arrangements and the delivery of services as set forth in this Contract. 19. Successors: Except as herein specifically provided otherwise, this Contract shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the assigns. parties hereto and their respective successors and 20. Representatives: For the purposes of this Contract, 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 the State: For the Contractor: David West Director of Programs Medical Services Name and Title Name and Title 21. Notice: All notice required to be given by the parties hereunder shall be given by certified duls at the addreses set forth below. Ether party may from e time to time designatene n rwriting a substitutes person(s) or address for whom such notices shall be sent: To the State: To the Contractor: Gretah Dussart Kathy Vandenbos Colorado Department of Social Services Medical Services 1575 Sherman. 4th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203-1714 22. Litigation: The Contractor shall promptly notify the State in the event that the Contractor learns of any actual litigation in which it is a party defendant in a case which involves services provided under this Contract. The Contractor, 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 State's Executive Director. 23. Remedies: The Executive Director of the State or designee may exercise the following remedial actions should s/he find the Contractor substantially failed to satisfy the scope of work found in this Contract. Substantial failure to satisfy the scope of work shall be defined to mean incorrect or improper activities or inaction by Contractor. These remedial actions are as follows: Page 5 of 8 pages 890378 a. Withhold payment to Contractor until the necessary services or corrections in performance are satisfactorily completed; b. Request the removal from work on the contract of employee/s or agents of Contractor whom the Executive Director or designee justifies as being incompetent, careless, insubordinate, unsuitable, or otherwise unacceptable, or whose continued employment on the contract s/he deems to be contrary to the public interest or not in the best interest of the State; c. Deny payment for those services or deliverables which have not been performed and which due to circumstances caused by Contractor cannot be performed or if performed would be of no value or of substantial reduced value to the State because they do not meet standards for timeliness, completeness, or accuracy, as determined by the State as set forth by provisions in State Social Services Manual, Volume 8. Denial of the amount of payment shall be reasonably related to the amount of work or deliverable lost to the State; d. Impose fiscal sanctions pursuant to agency rules for failure to strictly adhere to all applicable federal and state laws and implementing regulations as they currently exist and may hereafter be amended. e. Terminate the Contract as described in Sections 23 and 24. 23. Termination for Cause: In the event this Contract is terminated for cause, final payment to the Contractor may be withheld at the discretion of the State until completion of final audit. Incorrect payments to the Contractor due to omission, error, fraud, and/or defalcation shall be under this Contract or r other eco contracts between the State e Contctor by d andr othe uctn rContractor, orom subsequentp by ethe State as a debt due to the State or otherwise as provided by law. 24. Termination for Convenience: Either party shall have the right to terminate this Contract shall by giving the other party thirty (30) days notice. If notice is so given, this Contract hereunder for terminate fu furtherthe performancenoffthethe terms t of 3this aContract and the shall a thereupon the ceae parties but the parties shall not be released from the duty to perform their obligations up to the date of termination. 25. 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 a waiver of any other term, or the same term upon subsequent breach. 26. Any dispute concerning the performance of duties, payments, or interpretations of the Contract may be submitted by either party in writing pursuant to the PROVIDER APPEALS AND HEARINGS procedure section of Volume 8. 27. Integration of Understandings: This Contract 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 effect 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 written contract executed and approved pursuant to the State Fiscal Rules. Page 6 of 8 pages p baoa /ry0 Form 6-AC-02B SPECIAL PROVISIONS CONTROLLER'S APPROVAL I. This contract shall not be deemed valid until it shall have been approved by the Controller of the State of Colorado or such assistant as he may designate.This provision is applicable to any contract involving the payment of money by the State. FUND AVAILABILITY 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 available. BOND REQUIREMENT 3. If this contract involves the payment of more than fifty thousand dollars for the construction,erection,repair,maintenance,or improvement of any building, road,bridge,viaduct,tunnel,excavation or other public works for this State,the contractor shall,before entering the performance of any such work included in this contract,duly execute and deliver to and file with the official whose signature appears below for the State,a good and sufficient bond or other acceptable surety to be approved by 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 be duly executed by a qualified corporate 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 duly pay 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 be 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,no claim in favor of the contractor arising under this contract shall be audited,allowed or paid.A certified or cashiers 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. INDEMNIFICATION 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 spirit 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- I the Action,dated April 16, 1975.Pursuant thereto, the following provisions shall be contained in all Stare contracts or sub-contracts. 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 during 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;layoffs 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:he 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 contract or understand. • Mg,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. 14; The 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 as-eny and the office of the Governor or his designee for purposes of investigation to ascertain compliance with such rules,regulations and orders. (51 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 1/88 page _1 of 8 pages Dojo-2306.-act 890378 Form 6-AC-O2C (7) In the event of the contractor's non-compliance with the non-discrimination clauses of this contractor or with any of such rules,regulations,or orders,this contract may be cancelled,terminated or suspended in whole or in part and the contractor may be declared ineligible for further State contracts in accordance with procedures,authorized in Executive Order,Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action of April 16,1975 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(1)through(8)in every sub-contract and subcontractor purchase order unless exempted by rules• regulations,or orders issued pursuant to Executive Order,Equal Opportunity and Affimtative Action of April 16.1975,so that such provisions will be 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 involved in,or is threatened with,litigation with the subcontractor or vendor as a result of such direction by the contracting agency,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. 6. When construction contract for a public project is to be awarded to a bidder,a resident bidder shall be 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. tall Legal Name) Board of Weld County Commissioners STATE OF COLORADO (Weld County Division of Human Resources) ROY ROMER, GOVERNOR By C. W. Ki r Chairman for 'f EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. Position (Tide) • y a 84-6000-813 Sx,1 Secant)Number or Federal T.D.Number DEPARTMENT cc OF Social Services !If Cornorationr" Ages( (Seal) h i Corn.,-he Senaarr. [Vu.. hem.T rCintCounty Cleh APPROVALS ATTORNEY GENERAL CONTROLLER 9J _— By 19!-53 05J.Re-tact l�Pdl Page 8 chicn is the last of 8 pages 'See instructions on reverse side. Jr.I1n.Upta•Pa 890378 mEmoRAnDum C. W. Kirby, Chairman To Board of County Commissioners April 26, 1989 Date COLORADO From Walter J. Speckman , Executive Director, Human Resources 4,4a,E. Subject: Home and Community Based Services Contract for 7/1/39 - 6/30/90 Enclosed for signature are six (6) copies of the Home and Community Based Services contract between Weld County Division of Human Resources and the State Department of Social Services. This contract will allow Human Resources to provide case management services to approximately 100 frail elderly who qualify for the State Medicaid Nursing Home Diversion Waiver Program. Human Resources will be reimbursed by Medicaid, at $6.30 per unit (15 minutes) of case management time. This program is currently being administered by the Department of Social Services and is being transferred to Human Resources under a Transition Contract to begin May 1, 1989. If you have further questions, please telephone Linda Piper at 353-3816, extension 3320. 890378 Hello