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HomeMy WebLinkAbout990241.tiff RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR BILINGUAL FAMILY THERAPY AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -ACKERMAN AND ASSOCIATES, P.C. 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 for bilingual family therapy 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 Human Services, Family Support Program, and Ackerman and Associates, P.C., commencing January 1, 1999, and ending September 30, 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, that the Purchase of Services Agreement for bilingual family therapy 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 Human Services, Family Support Program, and Ackerman and Associates, P.C., 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 8th day of February, A.D., 1999, nunc pro tunc January 1, 1999. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS LD COUNTY, C LORADO ATTEST: i / a 1 ' / v3'r r' D K. Hall, Chair Weld County Clerk to t -,�,�, ` a �'v , C� J ` .arbara . Kirkmeyer, co-Tem BY: Deputy Clerk to the B!1`*/- vr f C I, eorge . xter • TO FORM: . J. eile C rney Glenn Vaa oC: /73 990241 HR0069 riltit;:, MEMORANDUM ll ' Dale K. Hall, Chairman 0 TO: Board of County Commissioners DATE: February 5, 1999 • FROM: Walter J. Speckman, Executive Director, Human Services (�C COLORADO SUBJECT: Purchase of Service Agreement between the Weld County Division of Human Services and Ackerman and Associates Enclosed for Board approval is a Purchase of Service Agreement between the Weld County Division of Human Services' Family Support Program and Ackerman and Associates. This Agreement is to provide bilingual family therapy for some non-TANF and non-Medicaid families in the Family Support Program. The Family Support Program will pay $70 per hour for a maximum of six one-hour sessions per family. The term of this Agreement is January 1, 1999 through September 30, 1999. If you have any questions, please feel free to telephone me at 353-3800, extension 3317. 990241 PURCHASE OF SERVICE AGREEMENT This Agreement made and entered into this 29th day of January, 1999,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 Division of Human Resources'Family Support Program of Weld County,hereinafter referred to as "FSP," and Ackerman and Associates P.C.,hereinafter referred to as "Ackerman and Associates." WITNESSETH: WHEREAS,FSP wishes to provide short term therapeutic services to families of the Family Support Program, and WHEREAS,Ackerman and Associates has the staff and facilities to provide such services,and WHEREAS,the parties wish to establish an on-going policy for the provision of services. NOW,THEREFORE,in accordance with the mutual benefits,responsibilities,and considerations set forth herein, the parties hereto covenant and agree as follows: 1. Engagement of Ackerman and Associates FSP hereby retains Ackerman and Associates and Ackemmn and Associates hereby accepts engagement by FSP upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth. 2. Term. Subject to provisions contained herein, the term of the Agreement shall commence on January 1, through September 30, 1999. This Agreement shall be subject to review and renewal by the parties annually. 3. Nature of Agreement. During the term of the Agreement, Ackerman and Associates agrees to make its services available to FSP. The maximum number of total hours of service per family will be six(6)hours total as mutually agreed to by FSP and Ackerman and Associates. 4. Scope of Work. Ackerman and Associates will provide the following mental health services to FSP families: Provide a bilingual Spanish speaking therapist for monolingual Spanish speaking families in FSP. Provide short term therapy which is behavioral in nature and is solution focused so that short term goals may be achieved through the counseling process. Provide either individual,couple,or family short term therapy as requested by FSP,depending on the family's need, fifty minutes of face to face treatment,not to exceed a total of six(6)hours. Provide FSP with a verification form signed by the client/family that services were provided. 5. Scheduling of Engagements.Ackerman and Associates shall schedule services so as to be rendered during hours meeting the needs of FSP clients. All engagements shall be scheduled at mutually agreeable times and dates. 6. Equipment and Supplies. Ackerman and Associates will provide the facility,equipment, supplies,and the like, as are reasonably necessary in order for them to perform its obligations under the Agreement. 7. Nature of Relationship. The relationship between FSP and Ackerman and Associates is strictly that of independent entities and is not an agency or employment relationship. No party is an employee, agent or representative of any other party by virtue of this Agreement nor shall any such party have any expressed or implied right to authority to assume or create any obligation or responsibility on behalf of or in the name of any other party by virtue of the Agreement. Contractor also acknowledges that it will not be entitled to participate,by reason to this Agreement, in any employee benefits provided by FSP. FSP has contracted to receive services only and is interested in the results of Ackerman and Associates' efforts. Ackerman and Associates shall be solely and entirely responsible for its own acts and omissions during the performance of this Agreement. 8. Ackerman and Associates' Representatives. In connection with the mental health services provided hereunder, FSP will interact administratively with such individual as Ackerman and Associates may designate. Ackerman and Associates' Program Director shall assign a therapist who is registered with the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies,or is clinically supervised by an individual who is so registered, to provide services pursuant to this Agreement. By registration,it is understood that the mental health therapist or his/her supervisor shall be a graduate of an accredited mental health curriculum and in good standing with his/her accrediting organization. 9. Billing Information. Immediately following the provision of services, Ackerman and Associates shall provide to FSP on a form that is acceptable to both parties, specific billing and utilization information for the services rendered. Ackerman and Associates shall make available to FSP all financial records relating to Ackerman and Associates' services at the request of FSP. Ackerman and Associates shall submit to FSP an aggregate statement listing all charges on a monthly basis. 10. Fees. Mental Health shall charge FSP for services performed on an hourly basis, calculated at the rate of $70/hour for a total of six(6)hours per family, not to exceed a total cost of$420 per family. Preparation of reports and all other consulting services is included in the aforementioned fee schedule. Under no circumstances may the fee schedule be modified without the express prior written authorization of the parties hereto. 11. Compensation. In consideration of the rehabilitation services provided by Ackerman and Associates, FSP shall pay Ackerman and Associates within thirty(30)days from receipt of Ackerman and Associates'billing statement. 12. Confidentiality. Ackerman and Associates and FSP agree not to disclose any personal or privileged information to third parties without first obtaining the written consent of responsible party thereof, unless otherwise permitted or required under applicable law. 13. Indemnification. Ackerman and Associates shall indemnify,defend and hold harmless FSP from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, expenses or obligations, including but not limited to attorneys' fees, court costs and punitive or similar damages, arising out of or resulting from any act or omission by Ackerman and Associates or any of its employees, agents or representatives in the furnishing of mental health services or supplies, or arising out of or resulting from the negligent, fraudulent, dishonest or other acts or omissions of Ackerman and Associates or its employees,agents or representatives in its performance under the terms of this Agreement. Likewise, FSP, the Weld County Board of County Commissioners,its officers shall indemnify,defend and hold harmless Ackerman and Associates from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, expenses or obligations, including but not limited to attorneys' fees,court costs and punitive or similar damages,arising out of or resulting from any act or omission by FSP or any of its employees,or arising out of or resulting from the negligent, fraudulent, dishonest or other acts of omissions of FSP or its employees, agents or representatives in its performance under the terms of the Agreement. 14. Representations. Ackerman and Associates neither represents nor warrants that the services provided hereunder shall assure FSP of accreditation or licensure by the Colorado Department of Social Services, Colorado Department of Education,by any other accrediting body, or by any licensing agency. 15. Employment Covenant. It is agreed and understood by both parties that neither Ackerman and Associates nor FSP shall hire or attempt to hire the other party's employees during the term of this Agreement or for a period of twelve(12)months thereafter, without mutual consent. 16. Liability Insurance. Ackerman and Associates will carry at its own expense professional liability insurance coverage. 17. Termination. Either Ackerman and Associates or FSP may terminate the independent contractor relationship established by this Agreement with or without cause, by giving thirty (30) days written notice to the other party. 18. Interruptions. Neither party to this Agreement shall be liable to the other for delays in delivery of failure to deliver or otherwise to perform any obligation under this Agreement, where such failure is due to any cause beyond his reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, fire, strikes,war, flood,earthquakes or governmental action. 19. Entire Agreement, Amendment,Waiver. This Agreement merges all previous negotiations between the parties hereto and constitutes the entire agreement and understanding between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement. No alteration, modification or change of this Agreement shall be valid except by an agreement in writing executed by the parties hereto. 20. Notices. Any notice required to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested,postage pre-paid,to Ackerman and Associates at: Ackerman and Associates P.C. 1750 25th Avenue, Suite 101 Greeley, CO 80631 ATTN: Joyce Ackerman And to FSP at: Weld County Division of Human Services Family Support Program PO Box 1805 Greeley, CO 80632 ATTN: Walter J. Speckman 21. Assignment. This Agreement is not assignable by FSP without the express written consent of Ackerman and Associates. 22. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement or the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall be invalid or unenforceable to any extent, it is the intention of the parties that the remainder of this Agreement and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby and shall be enforced to the greatest extent permitted by law. 23. Captions. The captions contained in this Agreement are for convenience or reference for the parties and are not intended in any manner whatsoever to construe,define or limit the scope or intent of this Agreement or any provisions hereof. 24. Counterparts.This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts,each of which when so executed shall be an original,but all of which together shall constitute one agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereunto have caused this Agreement to be duly executed as of the day and year first hereinabove set forth. WELD COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACKERMAN AND ASSOCIATES P.C. Dale K. Hall , Chair (02/08/99) Joyce Acke n, d.D,President,Ackerman and Associates WELD COUNTY DIVISION OF HUMAN SERVICES /,(.,.J.�.( � /, W ter . Speckman, Executive Director ATTEST: WELD COUNTY CLERK TO THE a; ”,• /�,, By: }��• l' f( $ v. 1{-3� � It �IYyY De uty Cler to the Bo '� 4p . "�' �S\ J i' (-0 . %e`er, ATTESTING TO BOARD OF CO 9/ 1 -� COMMISSIONER SIGNATURES ONLY av "REQUEST FOR PURCHASE' AND "BID FORM" MUST 3E COMPLETED BEFORE BEING RETURNED TO THE FISCAL DEPARTMENT FOR APPROVAL. INCOMPLETE FORMS WILL BE RETURNED AND MAY RESULT IN A DELAY IN ORDERING. REQUEST FOR PURCHASE PROGRAM TO BE CHARGED: f um•/,y j/1-DOr f oyru m FOR DESCRIPTION YOU MUST INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT INFORMATION AS TO COLOR, SIZE, VOLUME PER PACKAGE, ETC. :..‘ F ✓: ice` \ },�$. PEJREOSB' MC•. z.E L 6-17 / L AG TL REQUESTED BY: ,,.� �'v= , _'���,� SUPERVISOR SIGNATURE: BID FORM IF BIDS ARE OBTAINED FROM A CATALOG YOU MUST INCLUDE A PHOTOCOPY OF THE CATALOG INFORMATION ON THE ITEM INCLUDING THE PRICE. .................. A ARI3' [NOTES AND JUSTIFICATION ' 1 VENDOR IIF LOWEST PRICE IS NOT CHOSEN 1 VENDOR #1 ei PHONE It6o ?5 'h Ave , ,-te //1l F sfc.//. 2- Aa ILA e.,L CONTACT S ce.. " rne;n I Goie.x.-.r one/ pias sc-, 11;s1L'Al Gd-f'/ BID/PRICE QUOTE: $ q 6/ s=ss;o. -/b, S�(es. 6 #f 70 VENDOR \ , +a v-PW S, Fran rk /�N j� /1/ Ad — (, �f f a.�.�-7� G h e .-��f/_ Pry. PHONE ,35 - 36jc/7�n CONTACT ,C .,, -4/1,`Pu4c BID/PRICE QUOTE: S 5d -/cc/sess;c)n VENDOR#3 f 1N �� c / /� / /f ✓ S f /' /��c�,/' �'r✓i CAS �� �Li G e - ��n q L w,l' �P�e5� O/r '. PHONE 35�/-G(o(o�S� s f.,l.,/ / CONTACT �r. ellro ` Q BID/PRICE QUOTE: $ 75- 9c7L ur BIDS OBTAINED BY_rf ag� j DATE ?9/9y /^ APPROVED BY: i %FISCAL ICER Hello