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HomeMy WebLinkAbout920539.tiff RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE JOB SERVICE CONTRACT WITH COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT 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 Job Service Contract with the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, commencing July 1, 1992, and ending June 30, 1993, with the further 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 Job Service Contract with the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment 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 17th day of June, A.D. , 1992. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: k���1 //�//��f� ro Weld County C er to RI a G Geo e K edy, Chairman BY: 44_6, �u , s cG1'�` iL Deputy Cle k to the Board �� Constance L. Harbert,��` Pro-Tem APPROVED AS TO ORM: J//cLty C. W. Kirb / -CA' ` �L County Attorney Gor ac /7, 1 W. / L& 920539 /-1-R 6054/ cr_ , HR , 5 -1/9--/ C • Department or Agency No. KCT N , f/L, Contract Routing No. 93•"16 : Weld County : JSC Services i=�l2 S7C-,v El r" (41t//L This is a legal document, legal counsel should be consulted before signing. y t„/ CONTRACT THIS CONTRACT is made this 11th day of May, 1992, by: The Board of County Commissioners of Weld County 1151 North 17th Avenue P.O. Box 1805 Greeley, CO 80632 (Contractor) and THE STATE OF COLORADO Department of Labor and Employment 600 Grant Street Denver, CO 80203-3528 (State) WHEREAS, authority exists in the Law and Funds have been budgeted, appropriated and otherwise made available and a sufficient encumbered balance for payment in Fund Code 100, ORGN Code 7200, APPR Code 306, Func Code 7500, GBL Code 2052, Contract Encumbrance No. ; and WHEREAS, pursuant to C.R.S. 24-101-105, contracts between the State and one of its political subdivisions are exempt from the State procurement code and the selection and bidding requirements therein; and WHEREAS, it is the intent of the parties in entering into this Contract to provide training and employment opportunities to the unemployed, underemployed, economically disadvantaged adults and youth, and other individuals facing serious barriers to employment, those seeking work, and to increase the earned income of the economically disadvantaged under a single delivery system; and WHEREAS, it is the intent of the parties in entering into this Contract to maintain the name "State of Colorado, Greeley Job Service Center, and the Employment Services of Weld County" as the program name of the single delivery system; and WHEREAS, the parties acknowledge that this is a contract for a one—year term. The approval of this contract shall not be considered as the approval for any subsequent contract, nor as the expressed or implied intention of the parties to renew this contract; and WHEREAS, the parties expressly acknowledge that this contract is not an exclusive contract for the delivery of services in Weld County — specifically, the State may place out—stationed employees in Weld County when Federal requirements will not permit the Contractor to meet the said requirements; and WHEREAS, the State has in place an out—stationed employee to service Weld County veterans. The Contractor shall cooperate fully (i.e., provide unrestricted and immediate access to any program information) with this State employee; and 4593F Page 1 of 14 Pages =0539 Department or Agency No. KCT Contract Routing No. 93"116 : Weld County : JSC Services ' ' This is a legal document, legal counsel should be consulted before signing. WHEREAS, it is the parties' intention that the functions of the State's out—stationed employees will be reasonably coordinated with the County's performance pursuant to this contract; and WHEREAS, required approval, clearance and coordination has been accomplished from and with appropriate agencies. NOW THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree to the following promises, mutual covenants and obligations herein contained. 1. Definitions. "Applicant" means any individual applying for or receiving benefits under programs covered by this Contract. 2. Term. This Contract shall be July 1, 1992, through June 30, 1993. 3. General. In performance of its duties and obligations pursuant to this contract, the Contractor shall comply with the Wagner—Peyser Act, its applicable rules and regulations, as amended (including completing all necessary forms, and. maintaining sufficient records). The Contractor acknowledges that it shall, at its cost, implement changes or methods of operation recommended by the State in order to maintain its services pursuant to this contract in conformance with the Wagner—Peyser Act, its rules and regulations, as amended. 3.1 The Contractor shall incur additional costs only to the extent that State's local Job Service Centers incur like costs in implementing the said changes or methods of operation. 3.2 Where appropriate and applicable, as determined by the State, the State will provide programmatic training or technical assistance to the Contractor on the same basis such programmatic training or technical assistance is made available to the State's local Job Service Centers. 3.3 Additional training or technical assistance, or both, may be made available to the Contractor, at the Contractor's cost, by the State, upon the Contractor's request if such request is deemed to be reasonable by the State and the State has the available resources to provide the additional training. 4. Job Service Center Functions. The Contractor shall, during the hours from 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (State holidays excepted), provide the following services: 4.1 Placement Services. Manage and provide job placement services to applicants and employers including, but not limited to the following functions. A. Receive, classify, and record job order information from employers; including name and address of employer, employer contact, classifying and recording information on employer job requirements, job content and conditions of employment. B. Inform employers of the availability of applicants. C. Receive, classify and record work registration applications (form ES-511) from applicants requesting this service whether the Contractor can or cannot provide additional services to the client. 4593F Page 2 of 14 Pages ' Department or Agency No. KCT Contract Routing No. 93-e 1l6 : Weld County : JSC Services r This is a legal document, legal counsel should be consulted before signing. D. Evaluate the qualifications of applicants selected from the application files and refer those applicants who most nearly meet the specifications on the employer's job order. Prior to releasing a job order to non-veteran applicants, or referring non-veteran applicants to an employer, the Contractor's Local Veteran Employment Representative or the delegate appointed pursuant to the provisions of provision 6.1, as hereinafter set forth, shall: 1. Search the files of the applications of all veteran applicants and refer the eligible veteran applicants to the employer; and 2. Approve, in writing, the release of the job order to non-veteran applicants because either there were no eligible veterans for referral or all eligible veterans had been contacted and referred to the employer. E. Provide follow-up to employers listing job orders in accordance with departmental timeframes for all such activity. F. Job Development Activities. 1. General. The Contractor shall conduct on-going public relations activities to inform the Weld County employer community of the Contractor's services. Acceptable activities include mass mailing, mass advertising campaigns, telephone canvassing or conducting seminars directed at the employer community. 2. Service to Individual Applicants. Whenever an applicant cannot in good faith be referred to a job order because of either the applicant's qualifications or personal needs, the Contractor shall appropriately contact all appropriate employers, via telephone or in person, to inform them of an applicant's availability, and their qualifications. The Contractor shall consolidate, where appropriate, all contacts to an employer (or person) to limit the number of contacts to a single employer. G. Provide, upon request, local and state labor market information to applicants and employers. H. Performance Goals. 1. General. The overall minimum performance standard for the Job Service Program shall be established in the Local Office Plan. Of the number of veteran applicants, the Contractor shall place the percentages mandated by Federal Veteran Placement Standards. 4.2 Soecial Services to Unemployment Insurance Recipients (UI Claimants). The Contractor shall: A. Notify all employers who place a job order with the Contractor of the benefits and opportunities of hiring UI claimants. B. Refer questions regarding unemployment insurance claims procedures and processing to the centralized UI Unit in Denver via the toll free 800 telephone number. 1. Schedule and register UI claimants for work in accordance with departmental procedures. 2. Conduct follow—up activities as appropriate. 4593F Page 3 of 14 Pages 0me run Department or Agency No. KCT Contract Routing No. 93^—k016 : Weld County : JSC Services This is a legal document, legal counsel should be consulted before signing. 4.3 Counseling Services. The Contractor shall provide (via a State—approved counselor) counseling services to assist all applicants with problems in vocational choice, change, or adjustment. The Contractor's services shall include the development and maintenance of individualized Employability Development Plans. 4.4 Testing Services. The Contractor shall provide testing services to applicants to obtain information on aptitudes and skills, as an aid in counseling, and in the selection of applicants for jobs. The Contractor shall comply with 41 CFR, 60-2 29 CFR 1627, and CFR 32 in conducting Employment Testing services. 4.5 Non—Job Order Referral Services. The Contractor shall refer applicants, where appropriate, to other agencies for vocational rehabilitation, health care, financial aid, child care and other supportive services, or other employment and training services. A. In the event the Contractor refers an applicant to an agency providing any of the above services, the Contractor shall conduct follow—up activities after the referral to determine if the applicant received the needed services and whether the Contractor can provide additional services to the applicant. B. The Contractor shall give priority to eligible veteran applicants over non—veteran applicants in making the above referrals. 4.6 Special Services to the Handicapped. The Contractor shall designate at least one person whose duties shall include providing the services and activities described within this contract for handicapped persons. 4.7 Other Services. The Contractor shall provide intrastate and interstate clearance of job orders, and complaint resolution and employer assistance with equal employment opportunity regulations to applicants and employers. 5. Input into the State computer system. In addition to maintaining records and completing the required forms: A. The Contractor shall track and input all transactional information and other information necessary to update the State's ENDS/ODDS files via direct input into the State of Colorado, Department of Labor and Employment computer system on a daily basis; or B. The Contractor may input this data into other automated JTPA systems on a daily basis with the approval of the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment. C. More specifically, but without exclusion, the Contract shall input, on a daily basis, the following information: 1. All application information received from applicants; 2. Services provided to applicants (referrals to job orders, referrals to other organizations, job placements, workshops, etc.); and 3. Job orders received from employers with specification of whether the employer is a federal contractor. 6. Services to Veterans. In addition to its Job Service Center functions, the Contractor shall: 4593F Page 4 of 14 Pages f}s% Department or Agency Noy,1KCT Contract Routing No. 93- '.6 : Weld County : JSC Services This is a legal document, legal counsel should be consulted before signing. 6.1 Provide, at the Contractor's own expense, a full—time Local Veterans Employment Representative ("LVER"), or an individual designated by the Contractor to perform the duties of an LVER in event of the full—time LVER's absence, who shall be fully devoted to discharging the following duties. A. Functionally supervise all of the Contractor's services to eligible veterans; B. Maintain regular, but not less frequently than on a monthly basis, contact with community leaders, employers, labor unions, training programs, and veterans organizations and eligible veterans; C. Personally provide, or functionally supervise the delivery of job service center services to eligible veterans, including intake, assessment, counseling, job—search assistance, referral and placement; D. Monitor the listing of jobs and subsequent referrals of qualified veterans with employers who have federal government contracts in excess of Ten Thousand ($10,000) dollars. E. Report, in writing, all complaints filed under USC, Title 38, Chapter 42, Section 2003 to the Department of Labor and Employment, Employment Services Branch, Attn: State Veterans Coordinator, 600 Grant St., Suite 900, Denver, CO 80203-3528. The Contractor shall take special precautions to report those complaints regarding failures by Federal agencies to list vacant positions with the Contractor; complaints regarding failures to implement veterans preference laws; and complaints against employers who should comply with the Mandatory Job Listing Program. F. Resolve complaints filed under USC, Title 38, Chapter 42, Section 2003. Any complaints not resolved within 10 days of their receipt shall be referred to: Department of Labor and Employment, Employment Services Branch, Attn: State Veterans Coordinator, the State Veterans Representative (Mike Pritchard), 600 Grant St., Suite 900, Denver, CO 80203-3528. 6.2 Notify all employers, labor unions, and training programs that place a job order with the Contractor of the benefits and opportunities in conducting on—the—job training and apprenticeship programs for veterans. 6.3 Assist employers in identifying and acquiring prosthetic and sensory aids and devices to enhance the employment of disabled veterans. 7. Cooperate with the State's efforts to service Weld County Veterans. The Contractor shall provide unrestricted and immediate access to and copies of all employers, employers' contacts, job listings, and any applicant information to the State upon request. The Contractor shall not take any action to hinder, interfere, or delay the State's efforts, whether those efforts are in conjunction with or independent of the Contractor's, to improve service to the citizens of Weld County. 7.1 The Contractor acknowledges the State's Disabled Veteran Outreach Program (DVOP) and its needs to conduct job development and referral within Weld County, and shall cooperate fully and release information in accordance to the above provision to this program. 7.2 The State shall advise the Contractor of its DVOP representative's plan of action for job development on a monthly basis. 4593F Page 5 of 14 Pages ,, Department or Agency Ng,,KCT -. Contract Routing No. 93 )16 : Weld County : JSC Services This is a legal document, legal counsel should be consulted before signing. 8. Targeted Jobs Tax Credit. The Contractor shall inform employers of the benefits of Targeted Jobs Tax Credit program and refer all other activity regarding this program to the TJTC Coordinator, in Denver. 9. Housing Inspections. Contractor shall provide six (6) housing inspections pursuant to 20 CFR Part 654 and Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) Regulation 1910.142. 10. Migrant and Seasonal Farm Workers. The Contractor shall meet all current Migrant and Seasonal Farm Workers' Equity and Minimum Service Level indicators and comply with 20 CFR, Parts 651, 652 and 653. 11. Alien Immigration. The Contractor shall forward all inquiries related to Non—Agricultural Alien Labor Certifications to: State Immigration Program Coordination, 600 Grant St., Suite 900, Denver, CO 80203-3528. 12. Forms and Mail.. 12.1 The State shall provide to Contractor all forms necessary for the Contractor to provide Job Service Center functions under the Wagner—Peyser Act of 1933. 12.2 The State shall arrange for delivery of interagency mail or the indicia for Job Service Center mailings to Contractor, as needed. 12.3 The Contractor shall pay the State, upon receipt of invoice, for the State's costs incurred for forms, interagency mail or indicia, microfiche, and other supplies or goods provided by the State. 13. Program Funding. In return for the services of the Contractor as described in this Contract, State shall compensate Contractor as follows: All services except for Veterans and Housing Inspection 196,907 Housing Inspection (6 inspections at $230.00 each) 1,380 The Contractor shall submit monthly expenditure statements itemizing costs incurred by type, amount, and individual on forms prescribed by the State. In no event shall the Contractor's total compensation under this Contract exceed One Hundred Ninety—Eight Thousand, Two Hundred Eighty—Seven and No/100 Dollars ($198,287.00). 13.1 The Contractor acknowledges that it shall be solely responsible for any and all costs associated in providing the Local Veterans Employment Representative. Under no circumstances shall any of the above funding be used to pay for such expenses. 14. Property Management. The State agrees to loan all State desks, chairs, and equipment presently in possession of the Contractor for the term of this Contract. Title to all such property shall remain with the State. 14.1 The Contractor shall continue to maintain during the term of this Contract a complete inventory of the equipment which is covered by this Contract. A signed document listing the inventory and receipt of such equipment shall be retained by the State and the Contractor. The Contractor shall be responsible for any loss of State property, and damage beyond ordinary wear and tear. 4593F Page 6 of 14 Pages v:0529 Department or Agency Nq.—ICCT Contract Routing No. 93- 16 : Weld County : JSC Services This is a legal document, legal counsel should be consulted before signing. 14.2 The Contractor shall not loan or otherwise permit the use of the equipment to parties outside of the Contractor's program. 14.3 In addition, the Contractor may retain, and if retained shall maintain the current State—owned copy machine as a back—up. 14.4 The Contractor shall maintain sufficient insurance on all of the State's equipment in the possession of the Contractor. Such insurance shall reimburse the State for replacement value costs in the case of loss or damage due to theft or casualty. 14.5 The Contractor shall provide sufficient proof of the above insurance coverage to the State upon receipt of the State's request. 15. Acknowledgement of the State's Contribution in Publications. The Contractor shall acknowledge in all its correspondence, publications or materials distributed to the public, that all employment services by the Contractor are provided in cooperation with the State of Colorado, Department of Labor and Employment. Such acknowledgement shall be made conspicuously and in plain language. 16. Single Audit Cmmnlianre. Contractor agrees to permit an independent auditor of DOLE to have access to Contractor's records and financial statements as necessary to comply with the Single Audit Act as implemented in OMB Circular A-128; to arrange for an annual financial and compliance audit in accordance with OMB Circular A-128; and to deliver a copy of the audit report within thirty (30) days of its issuance, to DOLE. 17. Special Provisions. A. Legal Authority. The Contractor warrants that it possesses the legal authority to enter into this Contract. The person or persons signing this Contract on behalf of the Contractor also warrants that they have full authorization to execute this contract. B. Federal Funding. Payment pursuant to this Contract is in Federal funds and is subject to and contingent upon the continuing availability of the 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. C. Parties' Relationship. The contractor shall perform its duties hereunder as an independent contractor and not as an employee. Neither the contractor nor any agent or employee of the contractor shall be or shall be deemed to be an agent or employee of the state. Contractor shall pay when due all required employment taxes and income tax withholding, shall provide and keep in force worker's compensation (and show proof of such insurance) and unemployment compensation insurance in the amounts required by law, and shall be solely responsible for the acts of contractor, its employees and agents. D. Compensation. 1. The State shall establish billing procedures and reimburse the Contractor for actual, reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in providing services pursuant to this Contract, based on the submission of monthly itemized expenditure statements. 4593E Page 7 of 14 Pages u roc Department or Agency N, KCT Contract Routing No. 92 )16 : Weld County : JSC Services This is a legal document, legal counsel should be consulted before signing. 2. Payments pursuant to this Contract shall be made as earned, in whole or in part, from available State funds encumbered for the purchase of the described services. The liability of the State, at any time, for such payments shall be limited to the amount of such encumbered funds remaining. 3. In the event this Contract is terminated, final payment to the Contractor may be withheld at the discretion of the State until the State tenders final acceptance of the Contractor's performance or completion of a final audit by the State. 4. Incorrect payments to the Contractor due to omission, error, fraud, or defalcation shall be recovered from the Contractor either by the Contractor reimbursing the State or by deduction from subsequent payments under this Contract or other contracts between the State and the Contractor, or by the State as a debt due to the State. E. Federal Regulations on Debarment and Suspension. As to the terms of this Contract, the Contractor agrees to comply with regulations pursuant to Executive Order 12549, Debarment and Suspension, 29 CFR Part 98, Section 98.510, Participants Responsibilities, by completing the required Certification Regarding Debarment and Suspension attached hereto, made a part hereof, and marked Exhibit A. 17.5 Confidentiality of Records. A. In the event the Contractor shall obtain access to any records or files of the State in connection with, or during the performance of, this Contract, the Contractor shall keep such records and information confidential and shall comply with all laws and regulations concerning the confidentiality of such records to the same extent as such laws and regulations apply to the State. B. If the contract is subject to the Colorado Employment Security Act (CESA), then the Contractor shall be considered an agent of the State only for the purposes of the confidentiality requirements of CESA, and agrees to be bound by all confidentiality requirements of CESA. C. Contractor agrees to notify and advise in writing, all employees, agents, consultants, licensees, or sub—contractors of the said requirements of confidentiality and of possible penalties and fines imposed for violation thereof, and secure from each an acknowledgment of such advisement and agreement to be bound by the terms of this agreement as an employee, agent, consultant, licensee or sub—contractor of the Contractor, as the case may be. D. Any breach of confidentiality by the Contractor or third party agents of the Contractor shall constitute good cause for the State to cancel this Contract, without liability; any and all information delivered to the Contractor shall be returned to the State. E. Any State waiver of an alleged breach of confidentiality by the Contractor or third party agents of the Contractor is not to imply a waiver of any subsequent breach. 17.6 Ownership of Materials and Information. Unless otherwise agreed to in a written amendment executed and approved pursuant to State Fiscal Rules, the parties agree that all material, information, data, computer software, documentation, studies, and evaluations produced in the performance of this Contract is the sole property of the State. 4593F Page 8 of 14 Pages 000r 39 Department or Agency No.-KCT Contract Routing No. 93- .6 : Weld County : JSC Services This is a legal document, legal counsel should be consulted before signing. 17.7 Reporting. The Contractor shall submit a written program report specifying progress made for each activity identified in the Contractor's duties and obligations, regarding the performance of the Contract. Such written analysis shall be in accordance with the procedures developed and prescribed by the State. The preparation of reports in a timely manner shall be the responsibility of the Contractor and failure to comply may result in delay of payment of funds or termination of the Contract. The Contractor shall provide the State at least the following reports on a monthly basis unless otherwise specified: Report on Veteran's Activity; Job Service Center Self Appraisals (quarterly); Interstate Job Bank Listing; Form 145 — Rural Manpower Bulletin Report; ETA-223 — In—Season Farm Labor Report; ETA 5148 D, Part One — Services to Migrant and Seasonal Farm Workers; Part Two — Agricultural Clearance Order Activity and Field Check Report (quarterly); Summary of Outreach Activity for Migrant and Seasonal Farm Workers; ETA 338 — Housing Inspection; a copy of the Contractor's report to the Weld County Private Industry Council; and, the Contractor's compilation of placements per staff year worked and placement transactions per staff year worked (annually). 17.8 Records. A. The Contractor shall maintain a complete file of all records, documents, communications, and other materials which pertain to the operation of programs or the delivery of services under this Contract. Such materials 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. B. All such records, documents, communications, and other materials shall be the property of the State and shall be maintained by the Contractor, in a central location and custodian, on behalf of the State, 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 pending (including audits performed by the federal government). 17.9 Performance Monitoring. A. Contractor shall permit the State, the U.S. Department of Labor, or any other duly authorized agent or governmental agency, to monitor all activities conducted by the Contractor pursuant to the terms of this Contract. Such monitoring may consist of internal evaluation procedures, examination of 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 shall not unduly interfere with contract work. B. The Contractor authorizes the State to perform audits 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. 17.10 Remedies. In addition to other specified remedial actions, the Executive Director of the State or his designee may exercise the following remedial actions should he find the Contractor substantially failed to satisfy or perform the duties and obligations in this Contract. Substantial failure to satisfy the duties and obligations shall be defined to mean insufficient, incorrect, improper activities or inaction by Contractor. These remedial actions are as follows: 4593F Page 9 of 14 Pages 320039 Department or Agency N$LKCT Contract Routing No. 93 46 : Weld County : JSC Services This is a legal document, legal counsel should be consulted before signing. 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 any employee 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 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 obligations which have not been performed and which due to circumstances caused by Contractor cannot be performed or if performed would be of no value to the State. Denial of the amount of payment must be reasonably related to the amount of work or performance lost to the State; or D. Terminate the Contract if after a thirty (30) day corrective action period substantial improvement in performance is not documented, without the required notice and without compensation for termination costs. 17.11 Non—Assignability. The duties and obligations of the Contractor cannot be assigned, delegated, nor subcontracted except with the express written consent of the State. This Contract shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns. 17.12 Litigation. Unless otherwise provided, the Contractor shall notify the State, within five (5) days after being served with a summons, complaint, or other pleading in a case which involves services provided under this contract and which has been filed in any Federal or State court or administrative agency, and shall deliver copies of such document to the State. 17.13 Termination. Either party may terminate this Contract by giving the other party thirty (30) days notice by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested. If notice is so given, this Contract shall terminate on the expiration of the thirty days, and the liability of the parties hereunder for further performance of the terms of this Contract shall thereupon cease, but the parties shall not be released from the duty to perform their obligations up to the date of termination. 17.14 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. 17.15 Entire Understanding. 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. 4593F Page 10 of 14 Pages Department or Agency No`KCT Contract Routing No. 93—k. .6 : Weld County : JSC Services This is a legal document, legal counsel should be consulted before signing. 17.16 Notice Procedure. All notices required and permitted pursuant to this Contract shall be in writing and shall be deemed given when personally served or three (3) days after deposit in the United States Mail, postage prepaid, registered or certified, return receipt requested, and addressed to the following parties or to such other address as has been designated by a notice complying with the foregoing requirements. CONTRACTOR: STATE: Ms. Linda Perez, Manager Mr. Melvin Madden, CFO Employment Services of Weld County Department of Labor and Employment P.O. Box 758 600 Grant Street, # 800 Greeley, CO 80632 Denver, CO 80203-3528 and and Executive Director Mr. Thomas E. Ivory, Northern Area Director Division of Human Resources Department of Labor and Employment P.O. Box 1805 600 Grant Street, Suite 900 Greeley, CO 80632 Denver, CO 80203-3528 17.17 CONTROLLER'S APPROVAL. 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. A. If the date of the State Controller's approval is subsequent to the effective date specified in 4 1, all provisions relating to time of performance and payment shall be reduced proportionately to account for the reduction of work and services. B. The parties expressly acknowledge that the State shall not be liable for payment of work or services, nor for costs or expenses incurred by the Contractor, prior to the proper execution and approval of this contract. 17.18 Fund Availability. 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. 17.19 Bond Requirement. 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, provender 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 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. 4593F Page 11 of 14 Pages Department or Agency N . KCT Contract Routing No. 9.2 116 : Weld County : JSC Services e This is a legal document, legal counsel should be consulted before signing. 17.20 • Indemnification. 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. 17.21 Discrimination and Affirmative Action. 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 Affirmative Action, dated April 16, 1975. Pursuant thereto, during the performance of this contract, the contractor agrees as follows: A. 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; 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 provided by the contracting officer setting forth provisions of this non-discrimination clause. B. 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. C. The Contractor will send to each labor union or representative of workers with which he has collective bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding, 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. D. The Contractor and labor unions will furnish all information and reports required by Executive Order, Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, dated 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. E. 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. 4593F Page 12 of 14 Pages Department or Agency Np...KCT Contract Routing No. 93- 16 : Weld County : JSC Services This is a legal document, legal counsel should be consulted before signing. F. 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 discriminatory 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. G. In the event of the Contractor's non—compliance with the non—discrimination clauses of this contract 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, dated 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, dated April 16, 1975, or by rules, regulations, or orders promulgated in accordance therewith, or as otherwise provided by law. H. The Contractor will include the provisions, sub—paragraphs (A) through (G), in every sub—contract and subcontractor purchase order unless exempted by rules, regulations, or orders issued pursuant to Executive Order, Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, dated 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. 17.22 Colorado Labor Preference. A. Provisions of 8-17-101 & 102, C.R.S. for preference of Colorado labor are applicable to this Contract if public works within the State are undertaken hereunder and are financed in whole or in part by State funds. B. When a 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 determined by the officer responsible for awarding the bid that compliance with this subsection may cause denial of federal funds which would otherwise be available 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). 17.23 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. 4593F Page 13 of 14 Pages irf �% `r Department or Agency N9AKCT Contract Routing No. 93 116 : Weld County : JSC Services This is a legal document, legal counsel should be consulted before signing. 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. 17.24 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. 17.25 The signatories hereto aver that they are familiar with 18-8-301, ea. seq. (Bribery and Corrupt Influences), and 18-8-401, gt. ;gq. (Abuse of Public Office), C.R.S. 1978 Replacement Vol., and that no violation of such provisions is present. 17.26 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. THE COMMISSIONERS OF WELD COUNTY STATE OF COLORADO Roy Romer/ Governor / 7 By: j`d -/ By: / /i �j f r-+/ BY: Ex�ecutive Oire or Title: Chairman 'Department of Labor and Employment Federal Tax ID: 84-6000813 Attest (Seal ) Lyne% e 7 i By: 4 ,% — -- ,, Corporate Secretary or .EEquixalent- APPROVALS: ATTORNEY GENERAL DIVISION OF ACCOUNTS AND CONTROL: By: By: State Controller 'O"` 4593F Page 14 of 14 Pages EXHIBIT A Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion Lower Tier Covered Transactions This certification is required by the regulations implementing Executive Order 12549, Debarment and Suspension, 29 CFR Part 98, Section 98.510, Participants' responsibilities. The regulations were published as Part VII of the May 26 1988 Federal Register (pages 19160-19211 ). (BEFORE COMPLETING CERTIFICATION, READ ATTACHED INSTRUCTIONS WHICH ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE CERTIFICATION) (1 ) The prospective recipient of Federal assistance funds certifies, by submission of this proposal, that neither it nor its principals are presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any Federal department or agency. (2) Where the prospective recipient of Federal assistance funds is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, such prospective participant shall attach an explanation to this proposal. GEORGE KENNEDY. CHAIRMAN. WELD COUNTY BOARD OF COMMTSSTONFRS Name And Title Of Authorized Representative��r2a#_ g iu_ l7, Sig na to r U/�� Date ATTEST: I‘d49 WELD_COUNTY CLERIC/TO THE BOARD BY: DEPulY CLERK TO THE BOARD Page 1 of 2 a_i,-, 139 • Iastrtcticos for Certification 1. 51 sgirg and swtmittirg this proposal, the prospective recipient of Federal assistance ce ftatis is providing the certification as set cut below. 2. The certification in this ria"ee is a material representation of fact upon which reline was plarw' when this trarsaction was entered into. Lf it is later detewlned that the prospective recipient of Ft assistance flnts laowirgly re-eared an errne lea certification, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Goverment, the Department of Labor (DGL) may pursue avnitahle remedies, irniudug suspension and/or debarment. 3. The prospective recipient of Federal assistance funds shall provide ierrediate written notice to the person to which this propceal is submitted if at any tine the prospective recipient of Federal assistance flubs learns that its certification was erroneous laden submitted a' has be ae error's= by reason of ganged circumstances. 4. The terms "covered transaction," "debarred," "suspended," "inelilr.ble," "lane' tier covered transaction," participant," "person," "primary covered trar'sactial," prirripal," "proposal," and "voluntarily excluded," as used in this rlaiLee, have the meani.rgs set art in the Definitions and Coverage sections of rules implementirg Frecutive Order 12549. You may contact the person to which this proposal is egg-flitted for assi.starre in obtaining a copy of throe r'egulatiors. 5. The prospective recipient of Federal assistance funds agrees by sttmittirg this proposal that, should the proposed covered transaction be entered into, it shall not knowingly ester into any lower tier covered transaction with a person stn is debarred, upended, declared ineligible, a'voluntarily e cciuded fry participation in this covered transaction, unless anthar.2ed,by the DOL. 6. The prospective recipient of Federal ear:stance fronds feather agrees by st-' dttirg this proposal that it wD:l irtlude the cla,'ea titled "Certification Regarirg Debarment, 3J4De'slon, Tnel4gihility and Voluntary Exclusion - Timer Tie' Catered Transactions," wdthart reAlrication, in all lower tier covered transactions and in all solicitations for lower tier cowered transactions. 7. A participant in a covered transaction may rely upon a certification of a prospective participant in a be tier cowered transaction that it is not debarred, saspended, ineligible, or voltutar^'y exuded from the covered transaction, unless it lmaas that the certification is erroneous. A participant may decide the method and frequery by chicz it determines the el igbility of its prinrinele. Each participant may but is art required to check the List of Parties Excluded from Procurmant or Nonrcotaement 8. Nothing ''ai+ded in the foregoing sheer' be canstraed to require establia'ment cf a systes of roars in tier to retie' in good faith the certification required by this r1;nlee. The knowledge and information of a participant is not r'egtzred to exceed that vaicn is army possessed by a potent person in the ordinary cone of hisiness dealings. 9. Except for transactions authorized under paragraph 5 of these instructions, if a participant in.a catered transaction knocurgly etes into a lane' tie' covered transaction with a person win is suspended, debart, ineligible, or voluntary excluded from participation in this transaction, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Goverment, the DOL may pine avai'ahl a remedies, i nrl w di now suspension art/o' debarment. Page 2 of 2 ME(YIORAflDUM Wilk To The Weld County Board of f) ,F June 17, 1992 Commissioners COLORADO Frnrm Walter J Speckman, Human Resources Executive Director_ _Fiscal Year1992 Job Service Contract Enclosed for Board review and approval is the Job Service Contract with the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment. The Contract states the following: 1. The term is for the Fiscal Year 1992, beginning July 1, 1992, and ending June 30, 1993. 2. The contract amount is $198,287.00. There has been a 3% increase in funding for Fiscal Year 1992. If you should have any questions or concerns regarding the attached Contract, please telephone me at 353-3816. June 15, 1992 MEMORANDUM Aylr TO: Clerk to the Board FR: Susan Talmadge, Human -kesources RE: Fiscal Year 1992 Job Service Contract Enclosed for Board approval are three (3) copies of the above mentioned Contract. Please return all three (3) copies once they have been signed as all copies need to go to Denver for signature. If you have any questions, please telephone Linda Perez at 353-3816. • E , _ 420539 Hello