HomeMy WebLinkAbout991141.tiff RESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE CHILD CARE AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO
SIGN - UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO
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 Child Care Agreement for Services
between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County
Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Social Services, and the
University of Northern Colorado, commencing April 26, 1999, and ending August 15, 1999, 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, ex-officio Board of Social Services, that the Child Care Agreement for
Services between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County
Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Social Services, and the
University of Northern Colorado 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 30th day of June, A.D., 1999, nunc pro tun April 26, 1999.
BOARD OF COUNTY OMMISSIONERS
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Contract No.: PY99-CC-1
CHILD CARE AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES
BETWEEN THE WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT
OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO
( ) Purchase of Child Care Consultation Agreement
( ) Purchase of Child Care Educational Consultation Agreement
(X) Purchase of Child Care Needs Assessment
Was this Agreement competitively procured?
(X) Yes Date Procured 01 / 01 / 98
( )No (Attach Waiver of Competitive Procurement for Child Care Agreements Form)
This Agreement, made and entered into the 23 th day of April 1999, by and between the Board of
County Commissioners,on behalf of the Weld County Department of Social Services,hereinafter referred to as
"Social Services," and Board of Trustees of the University of Northern Colorado,hereinafter referred to as the
"Contractor."
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, required approval, clearance and coordination has been accomplished from and with
appropriate agencies; and
WHEREAS,1 h County of Weld,pursuant to the Weld County Home Rule Charter,has provided
Social Services fund resources for a child care needs assessment for Weld County as identified by Social Services;
WHEREAS, the County of Weld competitively procured a needs assessment for Weld County older
adults 60 years of age and older in January 1998, and wishes to procure a similar needs assessment for Weld
County parents of children and youth;
WHEREAS, Social Services desires to enter into an agreement with the Contractor to assist Social
Services in providing for a child care needs assessment of parents of children and youth who reside in Weld
County; and
WHEREAS,the Contractor has the expertise to conduct a statistically valid child care needs assessment
of Weld County parents of children and youth.
NOW THEREFORE,in consideration of the premises,the parties hereto
covenant and agree as follows:
1. Terms
This Agreement shall become effective on April 26, 1999,upon proper execution of this Agreement and
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will expire August 15, 1999. The Contractor agrees that time is essence in their performance of its
obligations under this Agreement, and that completion of the Project shall occur no later than the
termination date of August 15, 1999.
2. Scope of Services
Services shall be provided by the Contractor in compliance with Exhibit A "Scope of Services," a copy
of which is attached and incorporated by reference.
3. Payment Schedule
a. Payment shall be made on the basis of Exhibit B, "Payment Schedule," a copy of which is
attached and incorporated by reference.
The Agreement Budget shall establish the maximum reimbursement that will be paid from
county funds during the duration of this agreement.
b. The Contractor shall submit an itemized monthly billing according to Exhibit B to Social
Services for all costs incurred pursuant to Exhibit A of this Agreement in accordance with
criteria established by Social Services. The Contractor shall submit all itemized monthly
billings according to Exhibit B to Social Services no later than the fifteenth (15) day of the
month _following the month the cost was incurred. Billings must be signed by the Contractor.
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Failure to submit monthly billings in accordance with the'terms of this agreement shall result
in the Contractor's forfeiture of all rights to be reimbursed for such expenses.
c. Payments to the Contractor shall be made monthly by Social Services upon receipt of such
itemized billings as required under Exhibits A and B.
d. Reimbursement of costs incurred pursuant to this Agreement is expressly contingent upon the
availability of Weld County funds to Social Services.
e. Social Services shall not be billed for,and reimbursement shall not be made for, time involved
in acl:ivities outside of those defined in Exhibit A. Work performed prior to the execution of this
Contract shall not be reimbursed or considered part of this Agreement.
4. Financial Management
At all times from the effective date of this Contract until completion of this Contract, the Contractor
shall comply with the administrative requirements,cost principles and other requirements set forth in
the Financial Management Manual adopted by the State of Colorado. The required annual audit of all
funds expended under General Assistance must conform to the Single Audit Act of 1984 and OMB
Circular A-128.
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5. Payment Method
Unless otherwise provided in the Scope of Services and Payment Schedule:
a. The Contractor shall provide proper monthly invoices and verification of services performed
for casts incurred in the performance of the agreement.
b. Social Services may withhold any payment if the Contractor has failed to comply with the
Financial Management Requirements, program objectives, contractual terms, or reporting
requirements.
6. Assurances
The Contractor shall abide by all assurances as set forth in the attached Exhibit C,which is attached
hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
7. Compliance with Applicable Laws
At all times during the performance of this contract,the Contractor shall strictly adhere to all applicable
federal and state laws, orders, and all applicable standards, regulations, interpretations or guidelines
issued pursuant thereto. This includes the protection of the confidentiality of all applicant/recipient
records, papers, documents, tapes and any other materials that have been or may hereafter be
established which relate to this Contract. The Contractor acknowledges that the following laws are
included:
-Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,42 U.S.C.Sections 2000d-1
et.seq.and its implementing regulation,45 C.F.R.Part 80 et.seq.; and
-Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,29 U.S.C. Section
794,and its implementing regulation,45 C.F.R.Part 84; and
-the Age Discrimination Act of 1975,42 U.S.C. Sections 6101 et.seq.
and its implementation regulation,45 C.F.R.Part 91; and
-Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; and
-the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; and
-the Equal Pay Act of 1963; and
-the Education Amendments of 1972; and
-Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986,P.L.99-603;
and all regulations applicable to these laws prohibiting discrimination because of race,color, national
origin, and,sex, religion and disability, including Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) or
AIDS related conditions,covered under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,as amended,cited
above. Included if 45 C.F.R. Part 74 Appendix G 9,which requires that affirmative steps be taken to
assure that small and minority businesses are utilized,when possible,as sources of supplies,equipment,
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construction and services. This assurance is given in consideration of and for the purpose of obtaining
any and all federal and/or state financial assistance.
Any person who feels that s/he has been discriminated against has the right to file a complaint either with
the Colorado Department of Social Services or with the U.S.Department of Health and Human Services,
Office for Civil Rights.
8. Certifications
Contractor certifies that,at the time of entering into this Contract,it has currently in effect all necessary
licenses,approvals,insurance,etc.required to properly provide the services and/or supplies covered by
this contract.
9. Monitoring and Evaluation
The Contractor and Social Services agree that monitoring and evaluation of the performance of this
Agreement shall be conducted by the Contractor and Social Services. The results of the monitoring and
evaluation shall be provided to the Board of Weld County Commissioners.
The Contractor shall permit Social Services, and any other duly authorized agent or governmental
agency,to monitor all activities conducted by the contractor pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
As the monitoring agency may in its sole discretion deem necessary or appropriate,such 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 will not unduly interfere with agreement work.
10. Modification of Agreement
All modifications to this agreement shall be in writing and signed by both parties.
11. Remedies
The Director of Social Services or designee may exercise the following remedial actions should s/he find
the Contractor substantially failed to satisfy the scope of work found in this Agreement. Substantial
failure to satisfy the scope of work shall be defined to mean incorrect or improper activities or inaction
by the Contractor. These remedial actions are as follows:
a. Withhold payment to the Contractor until the necessary services or corrections in performance
are satisfactorily completed;
b. Deny payment or recover reimbursement for those services or deliverables which have not been
performed and which due to circumstances caused by the Contractor cannot be performed or
if performed would be of no value to the Social Services. Denial of the amount of payment shall
be reasonably related to the amount of work or deliverables lost to Social Services;
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c. incorrect payment to the Contractor due to omission,error,fraud,and/or defalcation shall be
recovered from Contractor by deduction from subsequent payments under this Agreement or
other agreements between Social Services and the Contractor,or by social Services as a debt
due to Social Services or otherwise as provided by law.
12. Representatives
For the purpose of this Agreement, the individuals identified below are hereby designated
representatives of the respective parties. Either party may from time to time designate in writing a new
or substitute representative(s):
For Social Services: For the Contractor:
Judy A. Griego,Director Robbyn R,Wacker,Ph.D,
Name Title Name Title
13. Notice
All notices required to be given by the parties hereunder shall be given by certified or registered mail
to the individuals at the addresses set forth below. Either party may from time to time designate in
writing a substitute person(s)or address to which such notices shall be sent:
To: Social Services To:
Judy A.Grieve, Director William Barnard
P.O.Box A UNC Research Corporation
Greeley,CO 80632 Greeley,CO 80631
14. Litigation
The Contractor shall promptly notify Social Services in the event that the Contractor learns of any
actual litigation in which it is a party defendant in a case that involves services provided under this
Agreement. The Contractor, within five (5) calendar days after being served with a summons,
complaint,or other pleading which has been filed in any federal or state court or administrative agency,
shall deliver copies of such document(s)to the Social Services'Director. The term "litigation" includes
an assignment for the benefit of creditors,and filings in bankruptcy,reorganization and/or foreclosure.
14. Termination
This Agreement may be terminated at any time by either party given thirty(30) days written notice and
is subject to the availability of funding.
15. Entire Agreement
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This Agreement,together with all attachments hereto,constitutes the entire understanding,between the
parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and may not be changed or modified except as stated
in Paragraph 9 herein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have duly executed the Agreement as of the day,month, and year
first above written. /
ATTEST:
Weld County r f :P ` BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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By: i By:
Deputy Clerk to the Bo%L End Dale K.Hall,Chair (LJ(,% - ' FL)
APPRO D AS TO FORM:
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By:
Han Brown,Press ent
WELD COUNTY
SERVICES
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( William Barnard,UNC Research Corp.
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
1. Scope of Services
Social Services administers the Child Care Block Grant funds and the Child Care Quality and
Availability Improvement Grant. Social Services relies on two planning committees to review and advise
Social Services regarding child care plans. These two planning committees are the Families,Youth, and
Children Commission and the Work Force Development Board. Under the scope of the Child Care
Quality and Availability Grant, Social Services formed a Child Care Planning Group through its
contractor,Weld Information and Referral Services(WIRS). This Child Care Planning Group is an ad
hoc coalition that submits its recommendations to the Families,Youth, and Children Commission for
final recommendation and review to Social Services. Upon the recommendation of the Child Care
Planning Group and the Families,Youth,and Children Commission,Social Services desires to conduct
a child care needs assessment of parents of children aged infant through seventeen years of age. This
needs assessment will assist Social Services in determining priority needs for planning and funding
purposes for I.he years 2000 to 2003. The Contractor's expertise to conduct a statistically valid needs
assessment of Weld County parents of children and youth will partially fulfil Social Services grant and
planning responsibility of providing resources for child care.
2. Contractor Services
The Contractor agrees to conduct a child care needs assessment according to its submitted plan including
as follows:
A. Ensure that the needs assessment survey will be statistically valid and a representative sample
of the Weld County community.
B. Work with Social Services to develop a pre-needs assessment publicity process that will alert
Weld.County parents of children and youth of the importance of responding to the survey.
C. Work with Social Services to develop a pre-questionnaire process that will include Social
Services; Families,Youth,and Children Commission; Work Force Development Board,and the
Child Care Planning Group.
D. Develop a questionnaire with input from Social Services and its advisory committees and ad hoc
committee and pilot the questionnaire with approximately fifteen parents who are
representative of the sample in terms of families with children aged under five,six to eleven,and
twelve to seventeen; household composition; ethnicity; and geographic location.
E. Conduct telephone surveys and train and supervise interviewers.
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F. Establish a process of data collection, compile the data using SPSS statistical software and
formulate the final written report to be provided to Social Services.
G. Work with Social Services to assess the appropriateness of and to submit, if appropriate,the
data into the Weld County's GIS system.
H. Agree that there will be at least one bilingual interviewer to interview non-English speaking
parents and that all interviewers will be supervised by the project directors.
I. Provide Social Services with fifteen copies of the final report that will include an executive
summary,unabridged finding with graphs and figures,conclusion, and recommendations for
future research and a qualitative summary of the data obtained for telephone interviews. The
final report will also include one set of overhead transparencies and Power Point presentation
of important finds that can be utilized on community presentations.
J. Assist Social Services with a minimum of three presentations on the research findings. These
presentations to include members of the Families,Youth, and Children Commission and the
Work Force Development Board.
3. Social Service,; agrees to:
a. Assist the Contractor with the introduction and marketing phase of the survey to the community
by providing formal announcements in publications that may outreach to parents,
announcements to school districts and child care associations,announcements through other
parent/child network programs, and mailing letters to selected parents asking for their
participation.
b. Assisi. the Contractor with recruitment of participants through the pilot stage of the
questionnaire.
c. Provide advice throughout the survey process through an advisory group comprised of board
members,staff,and community representatives.
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EXHIBIT B
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. Funding and Method of Payment
Social Services agrees to reimburse to the Contractor,in consideration for the work and services
performed,a total amount not to exceed Twelve Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-One Dollars
($12,921.00).
Expenses incurred by the Contractor,in association with said project prior to the term of this
Agreement, are not eligible Social Services expenditures and shall not be reimbursed by Social
Services.
Payment pursuant to this Contract,if Weld County funds,whether in whole or in part, is subject to
and contingent upon the continuing availability of Weld County funds for the purposed hereof. In
the event that said funds,or any part thereof,become unavailable as determined by Social Services,
Social Services may immediately terminate this Contract or amend it accordingly.
2. Fees for Services
Social Services agrees to reimburse the Contractor through four equal payments of$3,230.25 for the
months of April,May,and June with final payments upon receipt of the final survey report.
3. Submittal of Vouchers
Contactor agrees to:
a. Submit an itemized voucher and certify that the services authorized were provided on the
date lindicated and the charges made were pursuant to the terms and conditions of Exhibit A.
b. Return the signed prescribed voucher form to Social Services for payment.
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EXHIBIT C
ASSURANCES
1. The Contractor agrees it is an independent contractor and that its officers and employees do not
become employees of Weld County, nor are they entitled to any employee benefits as Weld County
employees, as the result of the execution of this Agreement.
2. 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 duties as described in this Agreement. The
contractor shall provide adequate liability and workers compensation insurance for all its employees,
volunteers,and agents engaged in the performance of the agreement, and, upon request, the
contractor shall provide Social Services with acceptable evidence that such coverage is in effect.
3. No portion o 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
treated a duty of care with respect to any persons not a party to this Agreement.
4. 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 each succeeding year.
5. If any section,subsections,paragraph,sentence,clause,or phrase of this Agreement is for any reason
held or decided to be unconstitutional,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 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 unconstitutional or invalid.
6. No officer,member or employee of Weld County and no member of their governing bodies shall have
any pecuniary interest,direct or indirect,in the approved Agreement or the proceeds thereof.
7. The Contractor assures that they will comply with the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1986 and
that no person shall, on the grounds of race, creed,color,sex,or national origin, be excluded from
participation in,be denied the benefits of,or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under this
approved Agreement.
8. The Contractor assures that sufficient, auditable, and otherwise adequate records that will provide
accurate,current,separate,and complete disclosure of the status of the funds received under the
Agreement are maintained for three(3)years or the completion and resolution of an audit. Such
records shall be sufficient to allow authorized local,Federal, and State auditors and representatives
to audit and monitor the Contractor.
9. All such records,documents, communications,and other materials shall be the property of Social
Services and shall be maintained by the Contractor,in a central location and custodian,in behalf of
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Social Services,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 which may be pending, or until an
audit has been completed with the following qualification: If an audit by or on behalf of the federal
and/or state government has begun but is not completed at the end of the three(3)year period,or if
audit findings have not been resolved after a three(3)year period,the materials shall be retained
until the resolution of the audit finding.
10. The Contractor assures that authorized local,federal and state auditors and representatives shall,
during busine:is hours,have access to inspect any copy records, and shall be allowed to monitor and
review through on-site visits,all contract activities,supported with funds under this Agreement to
ensure compliance with the terms of this Agreement. Contracting parties agree that monitoring and
evaluation of the performance of the Agreement shall be conducted by appropriate funding sources.
The results of the monitoring and evaluation activities shall be provided to the appropriate and
interested parties.
11. This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto,their successors,heirs, legal
representatives, and assigns. The Contractor of Social Services may not assign any of its rights or
obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of both parties.
12. The Contractor certifies that Federal appropriated funds have not been paid or will be paid,by or on
behalf of the Contractor,to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or
employee of an agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress,or ark employee
of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract,the making of any
federal grant,the making of any federal loan,the entering into of any cooperative agreement,and
the extension,continuation, renewal,amendment,or modification of any Federal contract,loan,
grant,or cooperative agreement.
13. The Contractor assures that it will fully comply with the Children's Code regulations promulgated,
and all other applicable federal and state laws,rules and regulations. The Contractor understands
that the source of funds to be used under this Agreement is: Social Services Funds.
14. The Contractor assures and certifies that it and its principals:
a. Are not presently debarred,suspended,proposed for debarment,declared ineligible,or
voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by a federal department of agency.
b. Have not,within a three-year period of preceding this Agreement,been convicted of or had
a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in
connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public(federal,state,or
local)transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of federal or state
antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement,theft,forgery,bribery,falsification or
destruction of records, making false statements,or receiving stolen property;
c. Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a government
entity(federal, state,or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in
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paragraph 11(b)of this certification; and
d. Have not within a three-year period preceding this Agreement,had one or more public
transactions(federal,state, and local)terminated for cause or default.
15. The Appearance of Conflict of Interest applies to the relationship of a contractor with Social Services
when the Contractor also maintains a relationship with a third party and the two relationships are in
opposition. In order to create the appearance of a conflict of interest,it is not necessary for the
contractor to gain from knowledge of these opposing interests. It is only necessary that the
contractor know that the two relationships are in opposition.
During the term of the Contract the Contractor shall not enter any third party relationship that gives
the appearance of creating a conflict of interest. Upon learning of an existing appearance of a
conflict of interest situation,the Contractor shall submit to Social Services,a full disclosure
statement setling forth the details that create the appearance of a conflict of interest. Failure to
promptly submit a disclosure statement required by this paragraph shall constitute grounds for
Social Services' termination,for cause,of its contract with the Contractor.
16. Contractor shall protect the confidentiality of all applicant records and other materials that are
maintained iri accordance with this Contract. Except for purposes directly connected the
administration of the Child Care,no information about or obtained from any applicant/recipient in
possession of Contractor shall be disclosed in a form identifiable with the applicant/recipient or a
minor's parent or guardian. Contractor shall have written policies governing access to, duplication
and dissemination of,all such information. Contractor shall advise its employees,agents and
subcontractors,if any, that they are subject to these confidentiality requirements. Contractor shall
provide its employees, agents,and subcontractors,if any,with a copy or written explanation of these
confidentiality requirements before access to confidential data is permitted.
17. Proprietary information for the purposes of this contract is information relating to a party's
research,development,trade secrets,business affairs,internal operations and management
procedures a:ad those of its customers,clients or affiliates,but does not include information(1)
lawfully obtained from third parties,(2)that which is in the public domain, or(3) that which is
developed independently.
Neither party shall use or disclose directly or indirectly without prior written authorization any
proprietary information concerning the other party obtained as a result of this Contract. Any
proprietary information removed from the State's site by the Contractor in the course of providing
services under this Contract will be accorded at least the same precautions as are employed by the
Contractor for similar information in the course of its own business.
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. . _. _ DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
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-IGREELEY, CO 80632
C Administration and Public Assistance (970) 352-1551
Child Support (970) 352-6933
C' Protective and Youth Services (970) 352-1923
COLORADO
MEMORANDUM
TO: Dale K. Hall, Chair Date: June 24, 1999
Board of County Commissioners
FR: Judy A. Griego, Director, Social Services L GA Lit,
RE: Child Care Agreement for Services hetweei he Weld
County Department of Social Services and University of
Northern Colorado
Enclosed for Board approval is a Child Care Agreement for Services between the Weld
County Department of Social Services and the University of Northern Colorado. The
Board previously approved a competitive procured needs assessment for Weld County
adults 60 years of age and older in January 1998 with the University of Northern
Colorado. This child care needs assessment will be under the umbrella of that procured
bid.
The major provisions of the Agreement are as follows:
1. The term of the Agreement is April 26, 1999 through August 15, 1999.
2. The University of Northern Colorado agrees to conduct a statistically valid child
care needs assessment of Weld County parents of children aged infant through
seventeen years of age. The needs assessment will assist Social Services in
determining priority needs for planning purposes for the years 2000 to 2003.
3. Social Services agrees to reimburse a total of$12,921 to the University of
Northern Colorado through four equal payments of$3,230.25 for the months of
April, May, and June. Social Services will provide the final payment upon receipt
of the final survey report.
4. The source of funding is the Child Care Block Grant funds.
If you have any questions, please telephone me at extension 6510.
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