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HomeMy WebLinkAbout910333.tiff PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this a -- day of /1-A ,,..; 1991, by and between the Board of Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, on behalf of the Weld County Department of Social Services, hereinafter referred to as "WCDSS" , and the Weld Food Bank hereinafter referred to as "WFB" . WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, WCDSS currently provides for the distribution of USDA commodities through the Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program, and WHEREAS, WFB distributes locally donated food to various Weld County agencies, and WHEREAS, WCDSS and WFB desire to cooperate to achieve maximum efficiency and effectiveness in the distribution of food to eligible participants and agencies in Weld County, Colorado. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows: 1. Term This Agreement shall commence upon its execution and shall remain in effect for a period of one (1) year. The Agreement shall be renewed automatically and shall be subject to the termination provisions of paragraph 8, herein. 2. Administration of the Food Program a. The Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program in Weld County shall remain under the direction and control of WCDSS. WCDSS shall remain agent to the Colorado Department of Social Services for the responsible operation of the program. WCDSS will be responsible for the program's fiscal tracking and reporting. WFB will provide a monthly report of expenditures for WCDSS so WCDSS can obtain reimbursement from the State Department of Social Services. b. WFB shall perform the following functions: warehousing, distribution, ordering, and certification for the Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program for Weld County, Colorado. c. WFB shall assume responsibility for the proper use and care of donated foods. In the event of damage, spoilage, or loss of program foods, WFB will notify the Colorado Department of Social Services and WCDSS. WFB will reimburse the Temporary Emergency Food Program for any foods improperly used or disposed of, or any loss or damage to donated foods through its failure to provide proper storage, care, or handling. vroJJJ Gch )l ) d. WFB shall follow the guidelines of the Colorado Department of Social Services Donated Foods Agreement for the Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program and all regulations, standards, policies, and procedures stated therein. 3. Costs WFB will pay for all costs for the distribution of food associated with the Donated Food Agreement. WFB will receive reimbursement from WCDSS for expenditures associated with the program. WCDSS will submit reports to the State for reimbursement. Costs associated with the program must be reasonable and necessary for the distribution of program foods. Payment to WFB must be made by WCDSS within thirty day of submission of an invoice by WFB. 4. Reporting and Record Keeping a. WFB shall maintain accurate records of donated foods received and distributed, and shall maintain an accurate record of all expenditures applicable to the program. b. WFB shall allow the disclosure of all documents and inventory related to the Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program to any Federal, State, or local audit or monitoring of that program. WFB shall also allow the inspection by the public of all those records which are considered "open" and thereby subject to inspection, pursuant to Sections 24-72-201, C.R.S. c. WFB agrees to submit any non financial reports requested by the Colorado Department of Social Services or USDA in a prompt and complete manner. 5. Modification a. All modifications to this Agreement shall be in writing and signed by both parties. 6. Assignment a. This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto, their successors, heirs, legal representative, and assigns. WFB shall not assign any of its rights or obligations regarding the Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program without prior written consent of WCDSS. 7. Additional Agreements WFB and WCDSS further agree: a. That WFB is an independent contractor and that its officers, employees, and clients do not become employees of Weld County, Colorado, and therefore are not entitled to any benefits as Weld County employees, as a result of execution of this Agreeme T J .!r � b. That no officer, member, or employee of WCDSS and/or WFB, and- - :. srj no member of their bodies, shall have any pecuniary interest, direct or indirect, in this Agreement or in any of the proceeds therefrom. c. That WCDSS, its officers and employees shall not be held liable for injuries or damages caused by any negligent acts or omissions of WFB, or its employees, volunteers, or agents while performing this Agreement. d. That WFB and WCDSS shall comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1986, and that no person shall on the grounds of race, creed, color, sex, handicap, or national origin be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under the approved Agreement herein. 8. Termination This Agreement may be terminated by either party due to a lack of funding, breach of this Agreement, or other good cause by not less than thirty (30) days advance written notice to the other parties. 9. Entire Agreement This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and shall not be changed or modified except as stated in paragraph 5. , herein. 10. Severability If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Agreement is, for any reason, held or decided to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions. The parties hereto hereby declare that they would have agreed to this Agreement and each and every section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase hereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, or phrases might be declared unconstitutional or invalid. 11. WCDSS will act on behalf of WFB to obtain the use of the County Extension Building for the distribution of the Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program Foods at no cost to WFB. f -.52.3 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto duly executed this Agreement as of the date first above written. WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, BY AND WELD FOOD BANK THROUGH THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WELD COUNTY, Aar-A' nv ! '�� 7 ON BEHALF OF THE WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES ATTEST: /011"4 APPROVED: Weld County ��- th Board WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES By: Di%Ity Clerk to the Boagl Eug a McKenna, Ditector 91033e. f,i MEMORAIIDUM CLEF: ,Wilk TO TF 9 - To Tom David _ Date__ March 26, 1991 Weld County Attorney COLORADO Fmm Gene McKenna. Directors Social Services subject: Purchase of Service Agreement, WCDSS and the Weld Food Bank Tom: Last December the Weld County Commissioners approved the transfer of the Surplus Commodity Program run by the Weld County Department of Social Services to then the Greeley Food Clearing House (now Weld Food Bank) . The attached work session request gives you more detail about the program and the transfer. The attached draft of a Purchase of Service Agreement was completed by Tony Groeger of our Department. Request your review and if everything is okay, submittal to our County Commissioners for review and decision. In effect, the local County Social Service Department would remain responsible for the program but subcontract distribution services to the Weld Food Bank. Thanks for your help. Please give me a call if you have any questions. GM:jac cc: Tony Groeger Enclosure BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REVIEW/WORK SESSION REQUEST DEPARTMENT: Weld County Department of Social Services DATE: November 27, 100 PERSON REQUESTING: Eugene McKenna, Director, Weld County Dept. of Social Services ATTACH A COPY OF ALL RELEVANT DATA (Reports, memos, letters, etc.) (See attached) BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROBLEM/ISSUE: Request transfer of the administration of the Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEPAF) Commodities. to the Greeley Food Clearing House. Transfer would be in the interest of Weld County citizens and would consolidate distribution and administration. (See attached) WHAT OPTIONS EXIST FOR THE BOARD? (Include consequences, impacts, costs, etc. of options.) 1. No Change. WCDSS would continue to distribute commodities to eligible participants on a quarterly basis. Administrative costs would continue to be reimbursed by the Colorado State Department of Social Services. 2. Delegate distribution and administrative responsibility to the Greeley Food Clearing House. (See attached) Proposed effective date, 1/1/91. Greeley Food Clearing House would probably act as subcontractor. 4. Other? RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD: BOARD ACTION: BY REVIEW BY WORK SESSION DATE: COMMENTS/DIRECTION: 7:64.O.5Ffie /NEED w�5 NO cN4N6,�' INITIAL: APPROVE DISAPPROVE Harbert ` / Brantner J Lacy Kirby Kennedy S1.013rD WELL COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SEk.iCES Proposal to Transfer or subcontract Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Donated Foods (Commodities) to Greeley Food Clearing House. Background: The TEFAP program was initiated years ago to distribute USDA surplus commodities to the eligible low income households. In Colorado, the State Department of Social Services was designated as the agency to obtain commodities from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and distribute them through County Departments of Social Services. The State Department allows counties to subcontract this responsibility. WCDSS has distributed commodities on a quarterly basis for several years. Volunteers from outlying senior citizen centers have been of great assistance in the actual distribution. The program has been popular with recipients and successfully administered. In recent years, all direct costs of distribution have been reimbursed. It is the assessment of WCDSS that the program will be improved if transferred to the Greeley Food Clearing House. ADVANTAGES/DISADVANTAGES OF TRANSFER Advantages: o The quantity of food distributed can be increased by use of Greeley Food Clearing House storage capacity. WCDSS lacks this capacity. o Food distribution can occur year round instead of on a quarterly basis. Although quarterly distribution would probably continue at outlying sites, Greeley area citizens could receive food at more convenient times. o Cost impact to Weld County would be "neutral" but would have a favorable impact on WCDSS workload. o Reimbursement for administrative expenses from the CCDSS would shift to Greeley Food Clearing House. (This will amount to approximately $6,630 in 1990 CY.) o The WCDSS will be freed of this minor administration load so can use staff time for other priorities. (Estimated time savings of coordinator is 20 hours per month minimum.) ° The County would gain the advantage of GFCH specialization and food distribution experience. For example, food distribution is the primary service of the Greeley Food Clearing House. The program could be better coordinated with other surplus food programs. Long term food storage is available. Also of importance, is Greeley Food Clearing House desire to accept this program. Disadvantages - None known. Fiscal Impact: As seen from County perspective, "Neutral" in sense that costs of operation are reimbursed 100% by State. Savings for WCDSS is that an estimated 20 hours per month of one FTE freed for other duties. Eugene McKenna, Director 11/17/90 .92 Pi. A Hello