HomeMy WebLinkAbout980872.tiff RESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN
TO SIGN - NORTHERN COLORADO CYTOLOGY SERVICE
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 Purchase of Services Agreement
between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County
Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Weld County Health Department, and the
Northern Colorado Cytology Service, commencing January 1, 1998, and ending December 31,
1998, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said agreement, and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said agreement, 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 Purchase of Services Agreement between the County of Weld,
State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on
behalf of the Weld County Health Department, and Northern Colorado Cytology Service be, and
hereby is, approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized
to sign said agreement.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 20th day of May, A.D., 1998, nunc pro tunc January 1, 1998.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WEL COUNTY, COLORADO
ATTEST:
Constance L. Harbert, Chair
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Constance L. Harbert, Chair
TO Board of County Commissioners Date May 18, 1998
COLORADO
From John Pickle, Director, Health Department a�' '"4"f >(2--4-Litt"'
Subject: Purchase of Services Agreement with Northern Colorado Cytology
Service
Enclosed for Board review and approval is a purchase of services agreement between the Weld
County Health Department and Northern Colorado Cytology Service. .
The Northern Colorado Cytology Service provides anatomic pathology services for the Health
Department clinics. For these services, they will be paid $9.00 for each pap smear processed.
The term of this agreement is from January 1, 1998 through December 31, 1998 and will renew
automatically each year thereafter unless terminated earlier according to the provisions in the
agreement.
I recommend your approval of this agreement.
Enclosures
980872
PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into by and between the County of Weld, State
of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of
the Weld County Health Department, hereinafter referred to as "Weld County", and Northern
Colorado Cytology Service, hereinafter referred to as"Contractor".
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the Contractor provides anatomic pathology services; and
WHEREAS, Weld County desires to purchase these services,
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants contained
herein, the parties hereto covenant and agree as follows:
1. TERM:
a. This Agreement shall be in effect for the period January 1, 1998 through
December 31, 1998. The parties agree that they have been acting pursuant to the
terms and provisions set forth in this Agreement, and that it is appropriate for this
Agreement to cover the above set forth term. This Agreement may automatically
renew from year to year, unless sooner terminated pursuant to the provisions set
forth in paragraph 4.j. of this Agreement.
2. WELD COUNTY RESPONSIBILITIES:
a. Weld County will coordinate with Contractor's staff in the performance of the
proper obtainment and handling of each gynecological pap smear.
b. Weld County will accumulate the required reporting information and will provide
copies of that information to Contractor.
c. Weld County agrees to provide reimbursement to the Contractor within 14 days
after receipt of invoice and approval of said invoice. Weld County agrees to
reimburse the Contractor$9.00 per pap smear.
3. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
a. Contractor will coordinate with Weld County in setting staff training times on
filling out lab slips, reporting, and pick up time of the gynecological pap smears.
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b. Contractor will provide the necessary reporting information and documentation,
as requested by Weld County, in a timely manner.
c. Contractor will provide Weld County a monthly invoice delineating the names
and dates of pap smears processed.
d. Contractor shall meet or exceed all of the qualifications and requirements for
medical laboratories in Colorado.
4. ASSURANCES:
a. Weld County and Contractor agree that both are independent contractors, and
officers or employees of each party do not become employees of the other party
and are not entitled to any employee benefits as employees of the other party as
the result of the execution of this Agreement.
b. Weld County, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, its officers
and employees, shall not be held liable for injuries or damages caused by any
negligent acts or omissions of Contractor, or its employees, volunteers, or agents
while performing its duties as described in this Agreement. The Contractor shall
indemnify, defend and hold harmless Weld County, the Board of County
Commissioners of Weld County, its officers and employees for any loss
occasioned as a result of the performance of this Agreement by Contractor, its
employees, volunteers, and agents.
c. It is agreed that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex, religion, age,
national origin, or individual handicap, be excluded from participation in, be
denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any provision of this
Agreement.
d. No portion of this Agreement shall be deemed to constitute a waiver of any
immunities the parties or their officers or employees may possess, nor shall any
portion of this Agreement be deemed to have created a duty of care with respect to
any persons not a party to this Agreement.
e. No portion of this Agreement shall be deemed to create an obligation on the part
of the County of Weld, State of Colorado, to expend funds not otherwise
appropriated in any relevant year.
f. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Agreement
is for any reason held or decided to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable, such
decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions. The parties hereto
declare that they would have entered into this Agreement and each and every
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section, subsection, paragraph, sentence clause, and phrase thereof irrespective of
the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses
or phrases might be declared to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable.
g. This Agreement is expressly made subject to all laws and regulations of the
United States and the State of Colorado. Contractual provisions required by such
laws and regulations, but not having been set out herein, are hereby incorporated
by this reference as though expressly set out in full. All parties to this Agreement
are hereby put on notice, and charged with the responsibility of compliance with
such contract provisions as required by law.
h. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties with
respect to the subject matter hereof. All modifications to this Agreement shall be
in writing and signed by both parties.
i. This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto, their successors, heirs,
legal representatives, and assigns. Contractor and Weld County may not assign
any of their rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of
the other party.
j. This Agreement may be terminated upon sixty (60) days written notice, by either
party.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed this Agreement as of
this 20th day of may , 1998, nunc pro tunc January 1, 1998.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS NORTHERN COLORADO CYTOLOGY
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO SERVICE
Constance L. Harbert, Chair (05/20/98)
ATTEST: We : Co yard Approved by:
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Deputy ESL y 1 .Pickle, M.S.E.H., Director
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