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HomeMy WebLinkAbout930478.tiff RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE COST REIMBURSEMENT CONTRACT BETWEEN WELD COUNTY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES AND COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL AFFAIRS, OFFICE OF RURAL JOB TRAINING, 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 Cost Reimbursement Contract between Weld County Employment Services and Colorado Department of Local Affairs, Office of Rural Job Training, commencing June 7, 1993, and ending September 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 Cost Reimbursement Contract between Weld County Employment Services and Colorado Department of Local Affairs, Office of Rural Job Training, 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 May, A.D. , 1993. ,f 7') / BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: / / /1/1�� // WELD COUNTY COLORADO Weld County Clerk to the Board 7L�A-4-ee 1 /7! 4 Cons/ttaa�nc/e/f,L�... )-Iarber>t.�, Chairman BY: LiS -f-f� N if' y „in f.xl i Y /(22 .kf Deputy C erl, to the Board W. H. Webst r, Pro- em L APPROVED AS TO FORM: �__-fu•-r1 �Jr of George E,/Baxter EXCUSED DATE OF SIGNING (AYE) ounty Attorney Dale K. Hall a garbara J. Kirkmey r 0 930478 1�.f7fl?1_S17 c C �t� Sr WELDCYCSC.8% Department # NAA Routing # Control # Title IIA X Title IIB EDWAA_ COST REIMBURSEMENT CONTRACT THIS CONTRACT is made this 7th day of June 1993, by and between the State of Colorado for the use and benefit of the Department of Local Affairs, Office of Rural Job Training, 1900 Grant Street, Suite 800, Denver, Colorado 80203, hereinafter referred to as ORJT or the State, and the Board of County Commissioners, Weld County, Colorado for the use and benefit of the Department of Human Resources, 1551 North 17th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado 80632, hereinafter referred to as the contractor. WITNESSETH: 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 100, Appropriation Code Number _, Org. Unit GBL , Contract Encumbrance Number C85- ; and WHEREAS, required approval, clearance and coordination has been accomplished from and with appropriate agencies; and WHEREAS, federal funds have been made available by grant to the ORJT through the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) , Public Law 97-300; and WHEREAS, the contractor is a political subdivision exempt from the Colorado Procurement Rules at section 1-105.01; and WHEREAS, the contractor is authorized under Colorado Revised Statues 24-50-504(3) ; and WHEREAS, the ORJT desires and the contractor is willing to provide services authorized by the Job Training Partnership Act; and WHEREAS, as of the date of execution of this contract, the contractor meets all other requirements for entering into this contract. NOW THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows: I. Services The contractor shall furnish, in a professional and proper manner, the obligations and responsibilities set forth in the "Statement of Work" , at page 2 infra. II. Contract Amount In consideration of the satisfactory performance of the contractor under this contract, the ORJT shall reimburse the contractor, subject to additions and/or deductions as provided by or pursuant to modification, an amount not to exceed twelve thousand, two hundred fifty no/100 dollars ($12,250) , and in no event shall obligation be made after September 30, 1993. Page 1 of 17 pages 9(20'0478 III. Period of Performance The contractor agrees to commence delivery of the contemplated services on the 7th day of June, 1993, and agrees to deliver such services in as expeditious a manner as possible, but in any event services for which payment is contemplated by the terms of the contract shall be completed by the 30th day of September 1993. IV. Reimbursement Procedures If costs incurred are allowable and warranted, the ORJT will reimburse the contractor on a need basis. In order to receive payment, the contractor shall submit certified invoices, in such form and detail as required, to the ORJT. V. Advance Policy Monies obligated under this contract may be made available in advance of reported costs. The contractor agrees to comply with the cash management provisions for contract advances issued by the Governor's Job Training Office in Colorado JTPA Letter 1 9O-16, or subsequent issuances, which allows for contract advances based on the immediate need of the contractor. ORJT has determined that the following policy meets the requirement for reasonable cash advances to meet the immediate needs of the contractor. Such advances shall be subject to the following provisions: A. Requests for advance can be made on a need basis. However, no more than one month's advance amount can be outstanding at the end of any 2 month period. Any advance payments or portion thereof outstanding at the end of the contract period will become immediately due and payable to the State (ORJT) . B. The request for advance shall be accompanied by a detailed statement of costs incurred to date and a detailed estimate of costs to be incurred during the period covered by the advance; and C. Advance payments may be limited or eliminated at any time by ORJT should the contractor's lack of performance under this contract present a programmatic or financial risk to the State (ORJT) . VI. Method of Payment The method of payment under this contract will be cost reimbursement with all contract costs charged to the cost categories specified in the budget. No costs will be chargeable to a cost category except to the extent that such benefits are received by such category. VII. Chanzes in Budget Cost Categories/Line Items The contractor shall obtain written prior approval from ORJT prior to any movement of funds between, or within, budget line items. VIII. Statement of Work The contractor agrees to provide the services detailed in the following Program Overview and Budget sections, and shall perform these services in compliance with the requirements of the JTPA Title which governs the use of these funds and the policies of the Governor's Job Training Office and ORJT. Page 2 of 17 pages 9Z0178 A. Program Overview The contractor will operate a full time, non-residential summer corps program for youth in Weld County known as the Weld County Youth Conservation Corps (WCYCC) . The program will emphasize service learning, leadership development, work maturity skills, teamwork, citizenship and job skill training. The work project will be designed to have value to the community and be of value to the crew. The WCYCC will provide for the enrollment of ten (10) corpsmembers, to be supported with funding from three separate contracts, who will work under the supervision of one crew leader and provide approximately 4,800 service hours of conservation and service activities. For the purposes of this contract, funding is provided for the enrollment of six (6) corpsmembers and associated operating costs to be incurreed by the contractor under this agreement. Corpsmembers will be paid $4.25 per hour for each hour they are involved in work or education activities. Referrals will be made to the WCYCC from Weld County Juvenile Probabtion, social services, and local schools. A review panel will review corps applications and select youth for the WCYCC. The process will ensure the diversity of the crew in age, sex, cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Corpsmembers will attend orientation which describes the goals of the WCYCC, safety instruction and corps rules. Due to the enactment of the JTPA Reform Amendments of 1992, no enrollments into the WCYCC may be made after June 30, 1993 with funding from this contract. All corpsmembers will be assessed for reading and math skill levels using the ABLE Screening Battery. Education and life skill training will be accomplished through the Jostens Computerized Learning System and Conover Workplace Literacy System. Corpsmembers will be involved in 6 to 8 hours of weekly educational activities. The Weld County Employment Services vocational/educational advisor will be responsible for the educational component of the program. Pacific Institute's Pathway to Excellence course will also be conducted to build self-esteem and motivation. Teamwork, self-confidence and leadership skills will be developed through a ropes course conducted at the beginning and end of the work project. Reflection activities will be conducted on a daily basis through journals and group discussions. Corpsmembers will be post tested to measure any increase in reading and math levels and to measure attitudes and work maturity skills. The contractor agrees to use any logos, patches or other identification developed by the state to enhance the identity and visibility of the corps. Of the total corpsmembers enrolled into the WCYCC, 30% will be female; 40% will be minorities; 80% will complete pre-employment/work maturity competency; 40% will work in non-traditional jobs; and 50% will proceed to secondary, post-secondary education, vocational training, a apprenticeship, job corps, militar y rY PP P. rP enlistment, other JTPA training or entry level employment. B. Elizibility and Target Populations Individuals enrolled into conservation and service corps programs shall at the time of enrollment be JTPA eligible and not less than 16 years of age and not more than 21 years of age. To the extent possible, the contractor will assure that equitable service is provided to those eligible populations identified as most in need. The contractor shall ensure that educationally and economically disadvantaged youth Page 3 of 17 pages .1 9,: U 178 including youth in foster care who are becoming too old for foster care, youth with disabilities, youth with limited English proficiency, youth with limited basic skills or learning disabilities, and homeless youth, are offered opportunities to enroll. Priority for services shall be given to youth who have not obtained a high school diploma or the equivalent of such diploma. C. Worksite Selection The contractor shall operate conservation corps projects with funding under this contract that are selected on the following criteria: conservation, rehabilitation and improvement of wildlife habitat, rangelands, parks and recreational areas; urban and rural revitalization, historical and cultural site preservation, and reforestation of both urban and rural areas; fish culture, wildlife habitat maintenance and improvement and other fishery assistance; road and trail maintenance and improvement; erosion, flood and drought control and assistance; stream and lake improvements; wetlands protection and pollution control; insect, disease, rodent and fire prevention and control; improvement of abandoned railroad beds and rights-of-way; energy conservation projects; reclamation and improvement of strip-mined land; forestry, nursery and cultural operations, making public facilities accessible to individuals with disabilities and housing rehabilitation, renovation, and repair for the purpose of providing affordable housing for low-income and homeless individuals. The contractor has identified the City of Greeley Centennial Village Museum as the work project for the WCYCC. If for any reason the work project is cancelled or changed, the contractor will notify ORJT in writing within seven days of the change or cancellation. D. Budget and Budget Requirements for NON-EDWAA FUNDED PROJECTS 1. Budget - WCYCC Adult Youth Total a. Administration Personnel $ 0 $ 700 Operating 0 100 Indirect Costs 0 200 Total Administration $ 1,000 b. Training Operating Personnel 0 1.000 Operating 0 0 Travel 0 0 Equipment 0 0 Total Operating 1,000 c. Participant Costs Training Services 0 6.225 Participant Support 0 4.025 Total Participant Costs 10.250 TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT 12 250 Page 4 of 17 pages 9,30178 0A78 For contracts that do not include administrative costs, the contractor agrees to contribute as an in-kind service those functions and activities under this contract which are considered administrative in nature. 2. Taxes All participants receiving wages or compensation in lieu of wages, must have appropriate Federal, state and local income tax withheld on those earnings. Federal Insurance Contributions (FICA) payments must also be withheld. The employer's (contractor's) share of such payment may be pro-rated between cost categories in a ratio consistent with the charging of the wages. IX. Actions to Achieve Plan The ORJT shall have the option to recapture and/or reallocate unexpended funds necessary to achieve planned levels of activity within its total jurisdiction. X. American Disabilities Act Provision The contractor assures the state that at all times during the performance of this contract that no qualified individual with a disability shall, by reason of such a disability, be excluded from participation in or denied benefits to the services, programs, or activities performed by the contractor, or be subjected to any discrimination by the contractor upon which assurance the state relies. F Page 5 of 17 pages 930 478 I- progreq.con Rev. 8/92 Program Requirements 1. Recruitment/Selection/Population to be Served The contractor shall provide recruitment information to the community(ies) , and especially target groups, of the availability of JTPA programs and services. Community agencies and other human services providers shall be actively encouraged to refer potentially eligible clients for enrollment in JTPA. The contractor shall select and enroll participants for the JTPA program who are most in need of employment and training services. This will be accomplished by the contractor based on an analysis of the applicant's current situation. This analysis shall include such items as total family income, size of family, means of support, severity of barriers to employment, reliance on public assistance, length of unemployment, educational level attained, and any other factors which might affect the & applicant's need for services. 2. Eligibility Verification The contractor shall ensure that all participants enrolled under this contract meet JTPA eligibility requirements at the time of enrollment. Determination of eligibility shall be made and documented for each applicant in accordance with requirements specified in the ORJT Operations Handbook. The contractor shall be liable for costs associated with the enrollment of any ineligible applicant. On a quarterly basis, the ORJT, in conjunction with the contractor, shall randomly sample a representative number of participant records completed during the preceding three (3) months to verify participant eligibility. If, during this review, a substantial number of inconsistencies are found, the sample size shall be increased to explore the nature and extent of the deficiencies. These reviews will be documented, and corrective action taken to remedy deficiencies noted. Participants found to be ineligible shall be immediately terminated. 3. Intake and Assessment Cd Applicants enrolled in the program will undergo initial assessment, including assessment of reading and math skills, to determine which services will be most d. beneficial. The contractor agrees to comply with minimum assessment standards specified in the ORJT Operations Handbook. 4. Orientation to the Program Participants shall receive orientation to the JTPA program which will include topics such as: participant rights/responsibilities, supervision, complaint procedures, and the payroll system. Training agreements, if applicable, and complaint procedure forms, will be reviewed and signed by the participant. 5. Employability Development Plan (EDP) /Youth Employability Plan (YEP) 9 At the time of intake the contractor, in conjunction with each participant, shall begin to construct an Employability Development Plan (EDP)/YEP in accordance with requirements specified in the ORJT Operations Handbook. The EDP/YEP shall identify: a. the participant's skills, interests, and career goals; and Page 6 of 17 Pages p3o 1 I v J b. barriers to employment or occupational advancement; and c. the participant's employment and training needs; and d. specified services and activities to be provided to meet those needs; and e. an individualized training plan consisting of the training to be provided, the occupation to be trained for and the anticipated wage at placement, which will be signed by both the participant and the contractor staff person; or f. an individualized plan with time frames for transition from JTPA activities to unsubsidized employment or continuing education, which will be signed by both the participant and the contractor staff person. The contractor shall review the participant's EDP periodically throughout his/her participation in JTPA and revise it, based on changing participant needs. 6. Participant Records The contractor's counselors shall monitor worksites at a minimum of twice monthly to counsel and safeguard against fraud and abuse, and record their results for the file. All files will be maintained in the appropriate field office. Each file will contain, at a minimum, an enrollment form (ORJT-1) , grievance form, case log notes, employability development plan (for Title IIA and EDWAA) , and other applicable ORJT forms required according to the activity of enrollment. 7. Participant Payments Participants shall be paid by check disbursement by the contractor. Complete participant time and attendance sheets signed by both supervisor and participant shall be maintained to support each participant payment. Evidential documentation which adequately supports participant related payments shall be maintained. All participants, except those participating in on-the-job training (OJT) , will be covered by worker's compensation insurance, to be obtained by the contractor. OJT participants shall be covered by the employer. In no case is the State responsible for providing Worker's Compensation coverage for any participants of the contractor pursuant to this contract, and the contractor agrees to indemnify the State for any costs for which the State may be found liable in this regard. 8. Training Services Provided The contractor shall provide training activities in compliance with the Act (Public Law 97-300, Sec. 204, or Sec. 252, or Sec. 303) , the regulations, and the requirements of ORJT. 9. Internal Monitoring The contractor shall establish procedures for regular internal monitoring which, at a minimum, must consist of monthly visits to OJT, classroom training, work experience, and other applicable work sites in order to: a. ensure adherence to the work site agreement, particularly the nature and amount of supervision exercised and the quality of the participant's work or learning experience; b. ensure adherence to ORJT's policy that documentation of participants' time and attendance be maintained to verify payments to participants and adherence to ORJT's accounting policies provided in this contract; c. ensure that each participant file contains a completed and signed application form (ORJT-1) , EDP, W-4, 1-9, if applicable, and complaint procedures. Applicable transaction forms (ORJT-2) , log notes, and time sheets shall also be included; and d. validate and verify subcontractor cost claims. Page 7 of 17 Pages 920 178 10. Fiscal Systems a. Financial reporting by the contractor shall be in accordance with the procedures and forms prescribed by ORJT. b. The contractor assures that its fiscal system and fiscal reports shall fairly represent the program operated under this contract. c. The contractor shall provide, at a minimum: 1) effective control and accountability for all monies received under this contract; 2) accurate, current, and complete disclosure of the financial results of the contracted programs; 3) maintenance of records which adequately identify and documents receipts and disbursements; and 4) reporting on the accrual basis. 11. Funding Level Changes The parties agree that the ORJT reserves the option, in the event that it receives notification of a cut in JTPA funds, which funds are the basis of this contract, to reduce contract funding in any amount or to terminate the contract at its discretion. 12. Subject to the Job Training Plan The contractor shall abide by all the terms and conditions of the Job Training Plan between the ORJT and the Governor, as such may be from time to time modified, to the extent that the terms thereof apply to the program services provided for herein. This contract is subject to the terms and conditions of the Job Training Plan, and in the event of any inconsistency between the terms of this contract and the terms and conditions of the Job Training Plan, the terms of the latter shall control. 13. Coordination The contractor agrees to facilitate and assist in the implementation of the coordination criteria contained in the ORJT's Two-Year Title IIA Job Training Plan and with the coordination criteria contained in the Governor's Special Services Plan or any modifications thereof. Additionally, the contractor agrees to comply with all coordination agreements negotiated by the ORJT and/or the SDA Private Industry Council, and to facilitate coordination efforts which may include, but are not limited to, co-location of offices, elimination of duplication of services, improved services to clients and employers, participation in local employer relations networks, inter-agency training, and local planning for employment and training programs. 14. Retention of Records All records pertinent to this Agreement, including financial, statistical, property and participant, and supporting documentation, shall be retained for a period of three (3) years from the date of final payment of this contract or until all audits are complete and findings on all claims have been finally resolved. In the event of the termination of the relationship between ORJT and the contractor, JTPA participant and financial records shall be transferred to ORJT in an orderly fashion with documents properly labeled and filed and in an acceptable condition for storage. 15. Access to Records At any time during normal business hours and as often as ORJT, the U.S. Department of Labor, and the Governor or their designees, may deem necessary, the contractor shall Page 8 of 17 Pages 92,0478 make available for examination, all of its records with respect to all matters covered by this contract. The ORJT, the U.S. Department of Labor, and the Governor shall have the authority to audit, examine and make excerpts or transcripts from records, including all contracts, invoices, materials, payrolls, record of personnel, conditions of employment, and other data relating to all matters covered by this contract, including (a) disputes concerning costs and expenses, whether pursuant to an exception taken by the ORJT, the U.S. Department of Labor, or the Governor; (b) appeals under the "Continued Performance/Disputes" clause herein below; (c) litigation concerning claims arising out of the terms and conditions of this contract; and such right of access shall continue until such matters have been finally disposed of. 16. Monitoring The contractor shall permit the ORJT, the U.S. Department of Labor, the Governor, and any other duly authorized agent or governmental agency to monitor all activities conducted by the contractor pursuant to the terms of this contract, in accordance with 20 CFR Sec. 629.42 and .43. 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, formal audit examinations, or any other reasonable procedure. 17. Auditing The contractor shall provide for an annual audit in accordance with Section 164(a) (3) of the Act, 20 CFR 629.42, and OMB Circular A-128 or OMB Circular A-133, whichever is applicable. 18. Limitation to JTPA Funds The parties hereto expressly recognize that the contractor is to be paid, reimbursed, or otherwise compensated with funds provided to the Office of Rural Job Training (ORJT) solely by the United States Government through the Governor's Job Training Office (GJTO) , under the JTPA of 1982, and therefore, the contractor expressly understands and agrees that all its rights, demands and claims to compensation arising under this contract are contingent upon receipt of such funds by the ORJT or continued funding by the United States Government. In the event that such funds or any part thereof are not received by the ORJT for any reason, the ORJT may unilaterally terminate this contract, or, with the consent of the contractor, modify the terms thereof. In no event shall the contractor construe an increase in funds received by the ORJT to mean that funds under this contract will be increased. Inasmuch as this contingency could affect any subcontract that the contractor has, the contractor agrees to make this condition a part of any such subcontract. 19. Premises, Equipment and Property Management The contractor agrees to receive written prior approval for the purchase of property or equipment with a purchase cost of $200 or more per item and agrees that title to said property or equipment remains with the Governor's Job Training Office (GJTO) . The contractor also assures that personal or real property procured with JTPA funds or transferred from programs under the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act. (CETA) shall be used for purposes authorized by the Act, and shall maintain accountability for property in accordance with State procedures and the records retention requirements of 20 CFR 629.35. The contractor shall make a written request to ORJT prior to disposition of any property or equipment purchased with JTPA or CETA funds. No disposition will be made of such equipment without written approval from ORJT. In compliance with 20 CFR 629.41, the proceeds from the authorized sale of any property will be used only for Page 9 of 17 Pages 930478 purposes authorized under the Act. Personal or real property procured with CETA funds and used by the contractor in the delivery of JTPA services shall be accounted for separately from property acquired by JTPA funds through this contract. The requirements set forth at 41 CFR 29-70 215-7 shall apply for CETA acquired property. No property or equipment that requires prior written approval from GJTO may be purchased during the last three (3) months of this contract. 20. 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 warrant that they have full authorization to execute this contract. 21. Personnel The contractor represents that he has, or will secure at his own expense all personnel, as employees of the contractor, necessary to perform the work and services required to be performed by the contractor under this contract. Such personnel may not be employees of, agents of, or have any contractual relationship with the State and no such personnel are eligible for any employees benefits, unemployment compensation or any other benefits accorded to state employees and contractor agrees to indemnify the state for any costs for which the state may be found liable in these regards. Contractor shall pay when due all required employment taxes and income tax withholding. All of the services required hereunder will be performed by the contractor or under his supervision. The contractor is responsible for providing Worker's Compensation coverage and Unemployment Compensation coverage for all of its employees to the extent required by law, and for providing such coverage for themselves. In no case is the State responsible for providing Worker's Compensation coverage for any employees or subcontractors of contractor pursuant to this agreement, and contractor agrees to indemnify the State for any costs for which the State may be found liable in this regard. 22. 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. 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 acknowledgement 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. c. 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. d. 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. Page 10 of 17 Pages pc 0,178 23. Ownership of Materials and Information The contractor agrees 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. 24. Reporting Unless otherwise provided, and regarding contracts with terms longer than three (3) months, 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. Required reports shall be submitted to the State not later than the end of each calendar quarter and upon the expiration and termination of the contract, or at such time as otherwise specified. 25. Unlawful Fees The contractor warrants that no person or selling agency has been employed or retained to solicit or secure this contract upon an agreement or understanding for a commission, percentage, brokerage, or contingent fee, and further that no such understanding or agreement exists, or has existed, with any employee of the ORJT. For breach or violation of this warranty, the ORJT shall have the right to cancel this contract without liability or in its discretion to deduct from the contract price or consideration or otherwise recover the full amount of such commission, percentage, brokerage, or contingent fee. 26. Non-discrimination The contractor shall comply with all applicable State and Federal laws, rules, regulations and Executive Orders of the Governor of Colorado involving non- discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, handicap, or sex. In compliance with Paragraph 5 of the Special Provisions section of this contract, contractor agrees to consider minorities or minority businesses as employees, specialists, agents, consultants or subcontractors under this contract. Contractor may utilize the expertise of the State Minority Business Office withinthe Office of the Governor for assistance in complying with the non-discrimination and affirmative action requirements of this contract and applicable statutes. 27. Political Activity No funds paid to the contractor hereunder shall be used for any partisan or non- partisan political activity or to further the election or defeat of any candidate for public office; nor shall they be used to provide services, or for the employment or assignment of personnel in a manner supporting or resulting in the identification of programs conducted pursuant to this contract with (1) any partisan or non-partisan political activity or any other political activity associated with a candidate, or contending faction or group, in an election for public or party office; (2) any activity to provide voters or prospective voters with transportation to the polls or similar assistance in connection with any such election; (3) any voter registration activity. The contractor shall otherwise comply with the requirement of 5 USC 1501- 1508, which are incorporated hereby by this reference as if fully rewritten. 28. Conflict of Interest The contractor assures that any officer, director, staff member or employee with •a Page 11 of 17 Pages 930 t"pq personal or private interest on any matter relating to the contract, personnel matters, or other action which might provide financial benefit to such an interest shall disclose that interest. No officer, director, staff member or employee will participate in any decision in which he/she has a personal or private interest. 29. Continued Performance/Disputes The contractor assures the services specified in this contract shall be provided to the eligible participants of the region for the entire period of performance specified in this contract. Achievement of maximum units reimbursable prior to the expiration date of the contract shall not preclude the continued service provision. Any disputes arising under this contract shall be resolved in accordance with the JTPA and regulations and procedures established by ORJT and the Governor's Job Training Office. Performance under this agreement shall continue pending resolution of any such dispute. 30. Modifications to the Contract The contractor expressly agrees that in the event of any of the following occurrences, the ORJT may immediately cancel or modify this contract and enter into discussions with the contractor concerning necessary changes to accommodate such occurrences: (1) changes in, additions to, or new administrative interpretations of the JTPA regulations, or other pertinent law, which impose additional or new requirements upon the ORJT or . contractor which render performance under this contract illegal, impractical, or impossible; (2) changes in the amount of JTPA funds received by the ORJT concerning any program under this contract; (3) changes to the Job Training Plan; (4) any unapproved deviations of the contractor from the levels of service outlined in this contract. 31. Modifications to the Contract Budget The contractor shall comply with the procedures set forth in ORJT Letter PY 91-2, or subsequent issuances, for modifying contract budgets. In the case where the total amount and term of the contract are not affected, ORJT approval pursuant to the procedures set forth in ORJT Letter PY 91-2, or subsequent issuances, shall constitute formal approval of the budget modification. 32. Non-assignability Unless otherwise provided, the duties and obligations of the contractor cannot be assigned, delegated, nor subcontracted except with the express written consent of the State. Subcontracts permitted by the State shall be subject to the requirements of this contract, and the contractor is responsible for the performance of any subcontract. In addition, except as otherwise provided, this contract shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns. 33. 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. 34. 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 Page 12 of 17 Pages 930178 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. 35. Termination a. Any provision of this contract to the contrary notwithstanding, in the event termination of this contract becomes necessary, in the State's sole discretion, to comply with any court order concerning State personal services contracts generally or this contract, specifically, this contract may be terminated by the State immediately upon the giving of notice to the contractor without further obligation of the State. b. Otherwise, in the event the contractor fails to satisfactorily perform pursuant to the terms herein set forth, the ORJT may give thirty (30) days y prior written notice to the contractor of its intent to terminate this contract, and provide notice of corrective action required. In the event the contractor fails to take any necessary corrective action designated by the ORJT within the thirty (30) day period following the date of the notice, this contract shall be deemed terminated, and no further payments shall be made for any services performed by the contractor after the date of such termination. c. In the event the contractor fails to comply with any of the provisions of the JTPA regulations or any other applicable law, the ORJT may cancel this contract by issuing written notice to the contractor, which notice is effective immediately upon receipt by the contractor.. d. In the event of contract termination for reasons described above, the contractor expressly agrees that costs for the contract closeout and related activities will be borne by the contractor. 36. Non-performance Acceptable performance under this contract is determined to be achievement of a minimum of 75% of the stated performance goals. In the event that the contractor fails to meet minimum acceptable performance, the following penalty assessment shall be applied to program operating expenditures incurred, in the same ratio as funds received, and shall be due and payable to the ORJT upon termination of the contract. Performance Penalty % of Expenditures 70 - 74.9% 5% of Operating Costs 60 - 69.9% 7% of Operating Costs 50 - 59.9% 10% of Operating Costs Less than 50% 25% of Operating Costs In addition to the above assessments, the ORJT, at its discretion, may apply other forms of corrective action and/or sanctions, as may be deemed necessary. 37. Subject to the JTPA and Regulations The contractor shall abide by all the terms and conditions of the JTPA, the regulations adopted pursuant thereto, all other applicable laws, executive orders and administrative directives or interpretations issued by any governmental agency, as such statutes, regulations, or directives may from time to time be amended. The contractor shall otherwise comply with the following federal provisions: a. Section 167 governing nondiscrimination. Page 13 of 17 Pages 93017s b. Section 142 (a) (3) governing minimum wage. (_ c. Section 143(a) (3) governing Workers Compensation, and 20 CFR 629.33, and with the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, Section 143(a) (2) . d. Section 143(d) governing Davis-Bacon Act requirements in the employment of laborers and mechanics in federally assisted construction projects. e. Section 144 governing grievance procedures, as well as 20 CFR 629.51 et. seq. , and 29 CFR parts 31 and 32. f. Section 504 governing enforcement of Military Selective Service Act. g. 20 CFR 629.32 governing program income. h. 20 CFR 629.34 governing procurement. i. 20 CFR 629.35 governing management systems, reporting and record keeping. j . 20 CFR 629.42 governing audits. k. 20 CFR 629.43 governing oversight and monitoring. This agreement is expressly made subject to the JTPA, the regulations, administrative directives, and other laws, and in the event of any conflict between the terms of this contract and the terms or conditions of such statutes, regulations or directives, the terms of the latter shall control. 38. Additional Assurances In administering programs under JTPA, the contractor assures and certifies that: ) a. It shall comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1975 (P.L. 88-352) ; b. It shall comply with the p Y provisions of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-646) which requires fair and equitable d( treatment of persons displaced as a result of federal and federally assisted programs. c. -It shall comply with the provisions of the Hatch Act (5 U.S.C. 1501-1508 and 7324- 7328) which limits the political activity of certain state and local government employees. d. No facilities to be utilized in the performance of the proposed contract are subject to or are currently listed by the EPA as a violation facility. e. It shall comply with provisions of the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 (P.L. 100- 690, Title V, subtitle D) , 29 CFR, Part 98. f. It shall comply with Public Law 101-121, Section 319, 29 CFR Part 93, restrictions on lobbying. g. The contractor has read and signed the Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and other Responsibility Matters Primary Covered Transactions as required by the regulations implementing Executive Order 12549, Debarment and Suspension, 29 CFR Part 98, Section 98.510. 39. Reference Material The contractor acknowledges receipt of the following documents or modifications thereof as referenced in this contract: a. Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) , P.L. 97-300 b. JTPA Regulations, 20 CFR, Parts 626 through 638 c. SDA Two Year Job Training Plan d. Governor's Special Services and Coordination Plan e. ORJT Operations Handbook f. SYETP Title ITS Plan g. Current EDWAA Plan 40. Policy Guidance The contractor agrees to comply with the following GJTO issuances and policy guidance statements, as may from time to time be amended or re-issued: Page 14 of 17 Pages a. JTPA Letter 90-10, Audit Policy and Procedures (11/8/90) b. JTPA Letter 91-05, Cost Principles (3/7/92) c. JTPA Letter 91-13, Sanction Policy (1/22/92) d. JTPA Letter 91-15, Procurement Policy and Procurement Monitoring (2/27/92) e. JTPA Letter 91-18, Nepotism Policy (3/11/92) 41. 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. Page 15 of 17 Pages 930178 • • Form fi-AC-s2B SPECIAL PROVISIONS CONTROLLER'S APPROVAL 1. 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 pe^,ormance 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:he 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 consumes by such contractor or his subcontractor in performance of:he work convected 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 requires.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 33-26-106 CRS. as amended. LNDE3INIFICATION 4. To the extent authorized by law. :he contractor shall indemnify. save and hold harmless the State, its employees and agents, against any and all claims. damages,liability and court awaras including costs,expenses,and attorney fees incurred as a result of any act or omission by the contractor,or ifs employees, agents, subcontractors,or assignees pursuant to the terms of this contract. DISCRIMLNATION 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 123-34-402.CRS 1982 Replacement Vol.),and as required by Executive Order,Equal Opportunity and Alf=a- titre Action, dated April 16. 1975. Pursuant thereto, the following provisions shall be contained in ail State contracts or sub-contracts. During the performance of this contract- the contractor agrees as follows: (1) 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 pro- vided by the contracting officer setting forth provisions of this non-discrimination clause. (2) The contractor will,in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the contractor,state that ail 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- ing,notice to be provided by the contracting officer,advising the labor union or workers'representative of the contractor's commitment under the Executive Order, Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action,dated April 16, 1975. and of the rules, regulations, and relevant Orders of the Governor. (4) 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 agency and the office of the Governor or his designee for purposes of investigation to ascertain compliance with such rules, regulations and orders. (5) A labor organization will not exclude any individual otherwise qualified from full membership rights in such labor organization.or expel any such individual from membership in such labor organization or discriminate against any of its members in the full enjoyment of work opportunity,because of race,creed,color. sex, national origin, or ancestry. • • (6) A labor organization,or the employees or members thereof will not aid.abet,incite,compel or coerce the doing of any act defined in this contract to be dis- criminatory or obstruct or prevent any person from complying with the provisions of this contract or any order issued thereunder:or attempt either directly or indirectly, to commit any act defined in this contract to be discriminatory. • 395-53-01-1022 Revised L38 page 16 of 1L Pages oc.io-nogg'a • 930178 • Form 6-AC-02C (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 Affirmative 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. b. 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 pan 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.se CRS 1978 Replacement Vol., and that no violation of such provisions is present. 4•(Abuse of Public Office), 10. The signatories aver that to their knowledge, no state employee has a personal or beneficial interest whatsoever in the service or property described herein: IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Contract on the day first above written. Contractor: (Full Legal Name)Weld County Board of STATE OF COLORADO County Commissioners ,L ROY ROMER, GOVERNOR " By Position (Tide) Chairperson 049/Aa/Si8 9 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 3y - 60600313 Social Security Number or Federal I.D.Number DEPARTMENT (If Corporation:) of Local Affairs Attest (Seal) Y /O • • ;/ � By J. Dwight Steele, Director orporate Secretary,er'E�Gi.alficr�c;Y/co` �tycf� Office of Rural Job Training `--• APPROVALS ATTORNEY GENERAL CONTROLLER By By • • 395-53-01-1030(Revised I/138) 'See 3.7 which is the last or l]pages •See instructions on reverse side. DC-I0.2305a-88 9:0178 1 mtmoRAnDun WIlD Weld County Board of Commissioners To Constance L. Harbert Date May 24, 1993 COLORADO From Walter J. Speckman, Human Resources Executive Director �. Contract Between Employment Services of Weld County and Subject: dining Enclosed for Board approval is a contract between the Department of Local Affairs, Office of Rural Job Training and Employment Services of Weld County, for the Weld County Youth Conservation Corps Plan. The Plan was approved by the Board on the April 19, 1993. Funding provided for the project is $12,250.00, and the period of performance is June 7, 1993, through September 30, 1993. If you have any questions, please telephone me at 353-3816. 930478 Hello