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Home My WebLink About20240763.tiffRESOLUTION RE: APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR SERVICES PURSUANT TO WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA) PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - GBX CONSULTANTS, INC., CONTRACTOR TO U.S. FOREST SERVICE JOB CORPS 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 Memorandum of Understanding for Services Pursuant to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Program among 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, Workforce Development Board, and GBX Consultants, Inc., Contractor to the U.S. Forest Service Job Corps, commencing upon full execution of signatures, and ending June 30, 2026, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said memorandum of understanding, and WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said memorandum of understanding, 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 Memorandum of Understanding for Services Pursuant to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Program among 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, Workforce Development Board, and GBX Consultants, Inc., Contractor to the U.S. Forest Service Job Corps, be, and hereby is, approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to sign said memorandum of understanding. cc: HSP o4/l9/24 2024-0763 HR0096 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR SERVICES PURSUANT TO WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA) PROGRAM - GBX CONSULTANTS, INC., CONTRACTOR TO U.S. FOREST SERVICE JOB CORPS PAGE 2 The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 3rd day of April, A.D., 2024. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY ATTEST: dif...40 C.1 4 ; Weld County Clerk to the Board By( )et,trt rn udavvZ k Deputy Clerk to the Board AP' ' • ` ED AS ounty A Trney 4 Date of signature: ` I Z`f X47 Kevi._ oss, Chair 24[14' erry L. B k, Pro- em Mike Freeman . James me 2024-0763 HR0096 CO -vac+ g'1 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PASS -AROUND REVIEW PASS -AROUND TITLE: GBX Consultants, Inc. Memorandum of Understanding DEPARTMENT: Human Services DATE: March 25, 2024 PERSON REQUESTING: Jamie Ulrich, Director, Human Services Brief description of the problem/issue: As required by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), the Department is requesting to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Weld County Workforce Development Board (WCWDB) and Employment Services of Weld County (ESWC), and GBX Consultants, Inc., Contractor to U.S. Forest Service Job Corps. The purpose of this MOU is to establish respective roles and responsibilities to coordinate resources that prevent duplication and ensure the effective and efficient delivery of workforce development services in Weld County as a one -stop delivery partner. What options exist for the Board? Approval of the GBX Consultants, Inc. MOU. Deny approval of the GBX Consultants, Inc. MOU. Consequences: A MOU with GBX Consultants, Inc. will not be executed. Impacts: Local youth may not have resources to support increased employment opportunities. Costs (Current Fiscal Year / Ongoing or Subsequent Fiscal Years): Total cost: This is a non -financial MOU. Term: Upon execution through June 30, 2026. Recommendation: • Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding and authorize the Chair to sign. Support Recommendation Schedule Place on BOCC Agenda Work Session Other/Comments: Perry L. Buck, Pro-Tem Mike Freeman Scott K. James Kevin D. Ross, Chair Lori Saine Pass -Around Memorandum; March 25, 2024 — CMS ID 7944 2024-0763 4/3 H12-009(0 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN WELD COUNTY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD, EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY AND GBX CONSULTANTS, INC. CONTRACTOR TO U.S. FOREST SERVICE JOB CORPS -I 1 THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING is entered into this 3vGday of Pyvt 1 , 2024, by and between the Weld County Workforce Development Board and Employment Services of Weld County, hereinafter collectively referred to as "County," and GBX Consultants, Inc., Contractor to U.S. Forest Service Job Corps, hereinafter referred to as "Partner". The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is to establish an agreement between the County and the Partner, hereinafter referred to as the "Parties", concerning respective roles and responsibilities to coordinate resources to prevent duplication and ensure the effective and efficient delivery of workforce development services in Weld County. This MOU also establishes joint processes and procedures that will enable the Parties to integrate the current service delivery system, resulting in a seamless and comprehensive array of education, human service, job training and other workforce development services to Weld County residents. Parties to this document will coordinate and perform the activities and services described herein within the scope of legislative requirements governing the Parties' respective programs, services, and the requirements of our partner. Parties to this document also agree to the responsibilities, obligations, and accomplishment of the performance standards and desired outcomes described in this MOU. Term of this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) This Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU" or "Agreement") shall be effective beginning on the Date of Execution through June 30, 2026. Joint Roles and Responsibilities of both County and Partner 1. Coordinate the scheduling and services of shared participants and develop a shared informal referral and follow up form. 2. Cross train staff to increase high quality services, referrals, and access to programs. 3. Provide informational brochures to customers at each partners main location. 4. Coordinate job development and employer relations activities. 5. Explore opportunities for coordination and submission of grants or other funding opportunities to enhance or strengthen employment opportunities for disproportionately marginalized populations. 02 oas/-o 1G 3 6. Provide information on points of entry into ConnectingColorado. 7. Development of career pathways. Roles and Responsibilities of Partner 1. Train the County and/or other Partner staff in the role and mission, goals, and philosophy of the Partner. 2. Provide program specific assessments for customers and share the information with the Courty's shared customers. 3. Assis: customers in accessing ConnectingColorado at the Partner's office or provide information to customers on accessing ConnectingColorado at a point of entry that the custcmer desires. 4. Provide opportunities for the County staff to attend Partner's training as appropriate. 5. Parti,ipate in the Business Services strategies specifically in a virtual capacity, e.g. Workforce Development Board task groups. 6. Provide the full range of services available as appropriate for co -enrolled customers whici would include: a Counseling and guidance provided directly by a counselor during the individual's plan of services. b. Training services. c_ Placement services. d. Supportive services. Roles and Responsibilities of County 1. Provide opportunities for cross training staff, which may include but is not limited to: a Use of the One -Stop Resources. b Utilization of the open job orders list distributed weekly. c_ Assisting job seekers with accessing and completing applications in ConnectingColorado. d Providing the following information regarding services available at the County for participants co -enrolled in partner programs: i. Orientation to the programs. ii. Intake and eligibility processing. iii. Basic assessment. iv. Career planning. v. Case management. vi. Coordinated job search, job development, and job placement activities. vii. Hiring and career development events. viii. Follow-up as required by funding sources. 2. Maintain a website that provides on-line information regarding services that are available at the County. Performance The Parties jointly agree to high performance for the workforce development system. It is the intent of each partner to support continuous improvement for program delivery and high- quality services through the workforce system wherever participants access services. Performance will be measured by: 1. Sharing results of participants satisfaction surveys. 2. Sharing performance expectations by funding sources and the performance outcomes as requested. Resources Resources available to the County under the operating cost of the Workforce Development System include: 1. Wagner-Peyser: Basic Labor Exchange for employers and job seekers. 2. WIOA: Adult, Youth, Dislocated Workers. 3. Colorado Works Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF): Cash assistance recipients. 4. Employment First: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients. 5. Weld County Youth Conservation Corps' (WCYCC) AmeriCorps. 6. Other programs and discretionary projects that may become available. Resources available to the Partner to serve individuals with barriers through in -kind contributions within the workforce system in Weld County: 1. Partner funded professional training that will be made available to County staff when appropriate. 2. Staff resources to assist Business Services as appropriate. 3. Staff resources to assist customers in accessing one -stop services available in ConnectingColorado, such as reviews of open job orders and quality job applications. 4. Joint case management as appropriate. Modifications. This Agreement may be modified in writing, in whole or in part, upon approval of the signers. Termination. This Agreement may be terminated at any time by either party giving thirty (30) days written notice to the signers. No portion of this MOU shall be deemed to create an obligation on the part of the County of Weld, State of Colorado, to expend funds not otherwise appropriated, as this MOU is subject to the availability of funding. Therefore, the County may terminate this MOU at any time if the source of funding for the services made available to Partner is no longer available to the County, or for any other reason. Partner reserves the right to suspend services to participants if funding is no longer available. Entire Agreement. This MOU contains the entire agreement and understanding between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and may not be changed or modified except as stated herein. This MOU shall be binding upon the parties hereto, their successors, heirs, legal representatives, and assigns. Partner and the County may not assign any of its rights or obligations hereunder without the prior consent of both parties. No Third -Party Beneficiary. It is expressly understood and agreed that the enforcement of the terms and conditions of this MOU, and all rights of action relating to such enforcement, shall be strictly reserved to the undersigned parties and nothing in this MOU shall give or allow any claim or right of action whatsoever by any other person not included in this MOU. It is the express inte•tion of the undersigned parties that any entity other than the undersigned parties receiving services or benefits under this MOU shall be an incidental beneficiary only. Governmental Immunity. No term or condition of this contract shall be construed or interpreted as a waiver, express or implied, of any of the immunities, rights, benefits, protections, or other provisions, of the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act §524-10-101 et seq., as applicable now or hereafter amended. Independent Organization. Partner agrees that it is an Independent Organization, and that the Partner's officers, agents or employees will not become employees of the County, nor entitled to any employee benefits from the County as a result of the execution of this MOU. Partner shall perform its duties hereunder as an Independent Organization. Partner shall be solely responsible for its acts and those of its agents and employees for all acts performed pursuant to this MOU. Partner, its employees and agents are not entitled to unemployment insurance or workers' compensation benefits through the County and the County shall not pay for or otherwise provide such coverage for Partner or any of its agents or employees. Unemployment insurance benefits will be available to Partner and its employees and agents only if such coverage is made available by Partner or a third party. Partner shall pay when due all applicable employment taxes and income taxes and local head taxes (if applicable) incurred pursuant to this MOU. Severability_ If any term or condition of this MOU shall be held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, this MOU shall be construed and enforced without such provision, to the extent that this MOU is then capable of execution within the original intent of the parties. Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity: As a condition to the award of financial assistance from the County of Labor under Title I of WIOA, the giant recipient assures that it has the ability to comply with the nondiscrimination and equal opportunity provisions of the following laws and will remain in compliance for the duration of the award of federal financial assistance: Section 188 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, which prohibits discrimination against all individuals in the United States on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, transgender status, and gender identity), national orig;n (including limited English proficiency), age, disability, or political affiliation or belief, or against beneficiaries on the basis of either citizenship status or participation in any WIOA Title I -financially assisted program or activity; Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color and national origin; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities; The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age; and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in educational programs. The grant applicant also assures that, as a recipient of WIOA Title I financial assistance, it will comply with 29 CFR part 38 and all other regulations implementing the laws listed above. This assurance applies to the grant applicant's operation of the WIOA Title I -financially assisted program or activity, and to all agreements the grant applicant makes to carry out the WIOA Title I -financially assisted program or activity. The grant applicant understands that the United States has the right to seek judicial enforcement of this assurance. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed the Agreement as of the day, month, and year first above written. COUNTY: ATTEST:dirAtiV ►• `�� BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BY WELD COUNTY, CO Kevin D. Ross, Chair APR 0 3 2024 WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF WELD COUNTY, COLORADO Matthew float Matthew Flora (Mar 13, 2024 09:41 MDT) Matthew Hortt, Chair Mar 13, 2024 Date: PARTNER: GBX Consultants, Inc. Contractor to U.S. Forest Service Job Corps EuEu�es�e- 8�cue� gen ruseau (Mar 13, 202411:53 EDT) Gene Bruseau, President/CEO Date: Mar 13, 2024 O.2paY= 073 SIGNATURE REQUESTED: WCWDB, ESWC & GBX, Inc. MOU Final Audit Report 2024-03-13 Created: 2024-03-13 By: Windy Luna (wluna@weld.gov) Status: Signed Transaction ID: CBJCHBCAABAAn3-vslLzhHm7ZTWT4FNMaP5e21_8Osll "SIGNATURE REQUESTED: WCWDB, ESWC & GBX, Inc. MO U" History t Document created by Windy Luna (wluna@weld.gov) 2024-03-13 - 3:33:23 PM GMT Ley Document emailed to mhortt@highplains.us for signature 2024-03-13 - 3:35:58 PM GMT t Email viewed by mhortt@highplains.us 2024-03-13 - 3:40:35 PM GMT 4 Signer mhortt@highplains.us entered name at signing as Matthew Hortt 2024-03-13 - 3:41:09 PM GMT 4 Document e -signed by Matthew Hortt (mhortt@highplains.us) Signature Date: 2024-03-13 - 3:41:11 PM GMT - Time Source: server Pr Document emailed to Gene Bruseau (ebruseau@gbxconsultants.com) for signature 2024-03-13 - 3:41:12 PM GMT t Email viewed by Gene Bruseau (ebruseau@gbxconsultants.com) 2024-03-13 - 3:51:01 PM GMT f Signer Gene Bruseau (ebruseau@gbxconsultants.com) entered name at signing as Eugene Bruseau 2024-03-13 - 3:53:08 PM GMT 4 Document e -signed by Eugene Bruseau (ebruseau@gbxconsultants.com) Signature Date: 2024-03-13 - 3:53:10 PM GMT - Time Source: server © Agreement completed. 2024-03-13 - 3:53:10 PM GMT Powered by Adobe Acrobat Sign Ct Entity Information Entity Name* GBX CONSULTANTS INC Entity ID* @00048186 Contract Name* GBX CONSULTANTS, INC. (WCWDB, ESWC AND GBX CONSULTANTS, INC CONTRACTOR TO THE USFS JOB CORPS) Contract Status CTB REVIEW Q New Entity? Contract ID 7944 Contract Lead * WLUNA Contract Lead Email wluna@weldgov.com;cob bxxlk@weldgov.com Parent Contract ID Requires Board Approval YES Department Project # Contract Description* WCWDB, ESWC AND GBX CONSULTANTS, INC CONTRACTOR TO THE USFS JOB CORPS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING. TERM: DATE OF EXECUTION THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026. NON -FINANCIAL AGREEMENT. Contract Description 2 PA WILL ROUTE WITH THIS CMS/ONBASE SUBMISSION. Contract Type* AGREEMENT Amount* $0.00 Renewable* NO Automatic Renewal Grant IGA Department HUMAN SERVICES Department Email CM- HumanServices@weldgov. com Department Head Email CM-HumanServices- DeptHead@weldgov.com County Attorney GENERAL COUNTY ATTORNEY EMAIL County Attorney Email CM- COUNTYATTORNEY@WEL DGOV.COM Requested BOCC Agenda Date 04/01/2024 Due Date 03/28/2024 Will a work session with BOCC be required?* NO Does Contract require Purchasing Dept. to be included? If this is a renewal enter previous Contract ID If this is part of a MSA enter MSA Contract ID Note: the Previous Contract Number and Master Services Agreement Number should be left blank if those contracts are not in OnBase Contract Dates Effective Date Termination Notice Period Contact Information Review Date* 04/30/2025 Committed Delivery Date Renewal Date Expiration Date* 06/30/2026 Contact Info Contact Name Contact Type Contact Email Contact Phone 1 Contact Phone 2 Purchasing Purchasing Approver Purchasing Approved Date Approval Process Department Head Finance Approver Legal Counsel JAMIE ULRICH CHERYL PATTELLI BYRON HOWELL DH Approved Date Finance Approved Date Legal Counsel Approved Date 03/28/2024 03/28/2024 03/28/2024 Final Approval BOCC Approved Tyler Ref # AG 040324 BOCC Signed Date Originator WLUNA BOCC Agenda Date 04/03/2024 Houstan Aragon From: Sent: To: Subject: noreply@weldgov.com Wednesday, July 16, 2025 7:45 AM CM-ClerktoBoard; Lesley Cobb; CM-HumanServices-DeptHead Fast Tracked Contract ID (9743) Contract # 9743 has been Fast Tracked to CM -Contract Maintenance. You will be notified in the future based on the Contract information below: Entity Name: GBX CONSULTANTS INC Contract Name: GBX CONSULTANTS, INC., (CONTRACTOR TO THE US FOREST SERVICE JOB CORPS) MOU FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SERVCIES Contract Amount: $0.00 Contract ID: 9743 Contract Lead: COBBXXLK Department: HUMAN SERVICES Review Date: 4/30/2026 Renewable Contract: NO Renew Date: Expiration Date:6/30/2026 Tyler Ref #: Thank -you Contvac+ Daci X43 FaS-Vvack Re`"wC( Z 0z4- 07(t) Houstan Aragon From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Good morning CTB, FAST TRACK ITEM: Lesley Cobb Wednesday, July 16, 2025 7:42 AM CTB HS -Contract Management FAST TRACK - MOU with GBX Consultants, Inc. (Tyler ID 2024-0763) _GBX MOU (e).pdf Attached please find the MOU with GBX Consultants, Inc. (Tyler ID 2024-0763). The term date of this agreement is through June 30, 2026 and is reviewed on a yearly basis. No changes are required to this agreement at this time. This will be a Fast Track item in CMS for tracking purposes only (CMS#9743). Thank you, _' , COUNTY, co Lesley Cobb Contract Management and Compliance Supervisor Department of Human Services Desk: 970-400-6512 P.O. Box A, 315 North 11th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80632 OID 400 Join Our Team IMPORTANT: This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication. Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. Hello