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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
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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
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W ter . Speckman, Executive Director
ATTEST:
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"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
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FOR DESCRIPTION YOU MUST INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT INFORMATION AS TO COLOR, SIZE,
VOLUME PER PACKAGE, ETC.
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BID FORM
IF BIDS ARE OBTAINED FROM A CATALOG YOU MUST INCLUDE A PHOTOCOPY OF THE CATALOG
INFORMATION ON THE ITEM INCLUDING THE PRICE.
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