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PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM
DATE: May 4, 2021
TO: Board of County Commissioners — Pass -Around
FR: Jamie Ulrich, Director, Human Services
RE: Agreement Amendment with Art and Soul Care
LLC
Please review and indicate if you would like a work session prior to placing this item on the
Board's agenda.
Request Board Approval of the Department's Agreement Amendment with Art and Soul Care
LLC. The Department entered into a Child Protection Agreement for Services with Art and Soul Care
LLC, identified as Tyler ID 2019-2189 on June 12, 2019. The Agreement was amended on June 1, 2020
to extend the term date through May 31, 2021. The Agreement is now being amended to renew for a third
and final year, for the period of June 1, 2021 through May 31, 2022 and to make changes to the Scope of
Services and Rate Schedule as noted below. The Human Services Advisory Commission (HSAC) has
reviewed and approved this information.
Scope of Services Changes:
Contractor is no longer conducting home studies. This service has been removed from the Contractor's
Scope of Services.
Rate Schedule Changes:
Contractor is no longer conducting home studies. The associated rates for this service have been removed
from the Contractor's Rate Schedule.
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PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL
I do not recommend a Work Session. I recommend approval of this Agreement Amendment.
Approve
Recommendation
Perry L. Buck
Mike Freeman
Scott K. James, Pro-Tem
Steve Moreno, Chair
Lori Saine
Schedule
Work Session
Other/Comments:
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AGREEMENT AMENDMENT BETWEEN
THE WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
AND ART AND SOUL CARE LLC
This Agreement Amendment, made and entered into IO day of 2021 by and
between the Board of Weld County Commissioners, on behalf of the Weld County Dep�of Human
Services, hereinafter referred to as the "Department", and Art and Soul Care LLC, hereinafter referred to as the
"Contractor".
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement for Home Studies and Life Skills, (the "Original
Agreement") identified by the Weld County Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners as document No. 2019-
2189, approved on June 12, 2019.
WHEREAS the parties hereby agree to amend the term of the Original Agreement in accordance with
the terms of the Original Agreement and any previously adopted amendment, which is incorporated by reference
herein, as well as the terms provided herein.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, the parties hereto covenant and agree as follows:
• The Original Agreement was set to end on May 31, 2020.
• The Original Agreement was amended on:
June I, 2020 to extend the term date through May 31, 2021.
The Amendments are identified by the Weld County Clerk to the Board of County
Commissioners as document number 2019-2189.
• These Amendments, together with the Original Agreement, constitutes the entire understanding
between the parties. The following additional changes are hereby made to the current Agreement:
1. Term
This agreement is being renewed for a third and final year, for the period of June 1, 2021 through May
3l, 2022.
2. Exhibit C, Scope of Services, is hereby amended as attached.
3. Exhibit D, Rate Schedule, is hereby amended as attached.
• All other terms and conditions of the Original Agreement remain unchanged.
9- 422/19
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed the Agreement as of the day, month, and
year first above written.
COUNTY:
ATTEST:
Weld C
By:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Clerk to the Board WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
-0/4 i0/I ■►,
Deputy Clerk t� e Beard / fir` /[ ��� Steve Moreno, Chair
NTRACTOR:
rt and Soul Care, LLC
4657 West 20`h Street, Unit C
Greeley, Colorado 80634
MAY 1 0 2021
By:
/✓i�haGe MGGe�
Nichole Miller, Owner
Date: May 2, 2021
020/9 a / er
EXHIBIT C
SCOPE OF SERVICES
1. Contractor will provide Horne Studies and Life Skills, as referred by the Department.
2. Life Skills (Home/Community Based Visitation):
a. Capacity for Services: Up to 10 hours/week with additional hours considered on a case -by -case
basis.
b. Goals of Services:
i. Observations, interpretation, perceptions, and recommendations to parents, families, and
the Department.
ii. Concrete, supportive guidance and education to address behavioral and emotional
concerns, using evidence based successful practices, including but not limited to Solution
Focused and Cognitive Behavioral models of therapy.
c. Outcomes of Services:
i. Contractor will provide a safe, therapeutic environment designed to engage and
strengthen the family system.
d. Target Population: Weld County families.
e. Service Access: Contractor will provide office -based, home -based, and community -based life
skills services to individuals and families referred by Weld County DHS. Office -based services
will be provided at 4657 W. 20th St., Unit C, Greeley, CO 80634. Contractor is available to offer
services in Weld County and surrounding counties as needed.
f. Language: English only.
Terms
I. Contractor will respond to the Quality Assurance Team (HS-CWQualityAssurance@weldgov.com
within three (3) business days regarding the ability to accept the received referral.
2. Upon acceptance of a referral, Contractor will offer an initial appointment within seven (7) days of
receiving the referral. The first attempt to contact the client will occur within 24 hours of receiving the
referral (excluding weekends and holidays). Contractor will document efforts to engage client in referred
services. If the client does not respond after three (3) attempts in the first seven (7) days of the referral
period, the Contractor will notify the caseworker and the Quality Assurance Team HS-
CWQualRvAssurance@weldgov.com.
3. Contractor understands that "no shows" are defined as unexcused and unplanned/uncommunicated
absences for services. If a rate for "no shows" is not specifically stated in Exhibit D, Rate Schedule, then
Contractor understands that the Department will not reimburse for "no shows". Contractor understands that
the Department will only reimburse Contractor for up to two (2) "no-shows", or up to two (2) hours, on the
part of case participants who cancel without 24 hour notice. After three (3) "no-shows", Contractor will
place client on a behavioral plan requiring attendance or discharged client from services. Contractor must
inform the caseworker and the Quality Assurance Team HS-CWQualityAssurance@weldgov.com.
4. Contractor understands that the Department will not reimburse Contractor for cancelled appointments
either on the part of the client or the Contractor. If the cancellation is generated from the Contractor, a
"makeup" session/episode, to occur within 30 days of the cancellation, will be offered to the client
(excluding session/episodes that fall on holidays). If the cancellation is generated from the client, the
Contractor must request a makeup session from the Department prior to the makeup session occurring
(excluding session/episodes that fall on holidays). After three (3) cancellations, Contractor will inform the
caseworker and the Quality Assurance Team HS-CWQualitvAssurance@weldgov.com immediately via
email, to discuss service continuation.
5. Contractor will identify in detail areas of continued concern and make recommendations to the Department
regarding continuation of services and/or the need for additional services.
6. Contractor will document in detail any and all observed or verbalized concerns regarding any child whom
the Contractor is working with under an active referral. Areas of concern may include, but are not limited
to, any physical, emotional, educational or behavioral issues. Areas of concern should be reported
immediately AND on the required monthly report.
7. Contractor will submit reports on a monthly basis for each active referral for ongoing services. Reports will
be submitted per the online format required by the Department, unless otherwise directed by the
Department.
8. Contractor agrees any change to an existing referral must be pre -approved through the Child Welfare Core
Service Coordinator or any member of the Quality Assurance Team. Any changes to visitation referrals
will be approved by the caseworker, their supervisor, or the Family Support and Visitation Center. A
change is defined as anything outside of the approved documented service on the initial authorized referral
form. This may include an increase or decrease in services hours, change in frequency, change in location
of services, transportation needs, or any change to the initial referral or subsequent authorizations.
9. Contractor agrees to attend meetings when available and as requested by the Department. Such meetings
include Court Facilitations, Bid Meetings, Professional Staffings, Family Team Meetings and/or Team
Decision Making meetings. The Department will reimburse for actual participation in the meeting only so
long as there is written authorization from the Quality Assurance Team, and the Contractor obtains the
Facilitator's signature on the Client Verification Form (if in person) at the time of the meeting and
participation in the meeting is deemed appropriate and necessary by the Department. The Facilitator will
be responsible for filling out the time attended on the Client Verification Form. Staffings and/or meetings
other than those listed above are not considered reimbursable unless otherwise approved by the Child
Welfare Contract and Services Coordinator. Contractor may participate by phone, if approved by the
Department.
10. Contractor will notify the Quality Assurance Team HS-CWQualitvAssurance@weldgov.com of new
staff who will manage and/or administer the services with the following information:
a. Staff member name and contact information
b. Education level/degree (if applicable)
c. Licensure/credentials (if applicable)
d. Department of Regulatory Authority (DORA) number (if applicable)
e. Supervisor name and contact information
The Department reserves the right to decline the new staff members managing and/or administering
services to Department clients.
EXHIBIT D
RATE SCHEDULE
1. Funding and Method of Payment
The Department agrees to reimburse the Contractor in consideration of the work and services performed
under this Agreement at the rate specific in Paragraph 2, below. The total amount to be paid to the
Contractor during the term of this Agreement shall be reported by the Department after May 31, 2022.
Expenses incurred by the Contractor prior to the term of this Agreement are not eligible Department
expenditures and shall not be reimbursed by the Department.
Payment pursuant to this Agreement, whether in whole or in part, is subject to and contingent upon the
continuing availability of said funds for the purposes hereof. In the event that said funds, or any part
thereof, become unavailable as determined by the Department, the Department may immediately terminate
the Agreement or amend it accordingly.
2. Fees for Services
Life Skills
Rate
Unit Type
Service Name
$195.00
Hour
Home/Community Based Visitation
$0.56
Mile
Mileage, outside 30 -mile catchment area from 4657 West 20`h
Street, Unit C
$130.00
Hour
Office Visitation
$130.00
Hour
Staffing, Family Team Meeting, Team Decision Making Meeting
3. Submittal of Vouchers
Contractor shall prepare and submit monthly a Request for Reimbursement, Client Verification Form, other
supporting documentation, and monthly report if applicable, certifying that services authorized were
provided on the date(s) indicated and the charges were made pursuant to the terms and conditions of
Paragraph 3 and Exhibit A.
Contractor shall submit all Requests for Reimbursement and supporting documentation to the Department
by the 7`h day of the month following the month of service, but no later than 60 days from the date of
service. Requests for Reimbursement and/or supporting documentation received after 60 days from the
date of service may result in delay or forfeiture of payment. Consistent failure to meet the 60 -day deadline
may result in termination of the Agreement.
For ongoing services, proof of services rendered shall be a Client Verification Form signed by the client
and a monthly report submitted in accordance with Paragraph 3(d) of this Agreement.
For one-time services, proof of services rendered shall be receipt of a Client Verification Form and the
completed product.
For Monitored Sobriety services, proof of services rendered shall be the test result.
New Contract Request.
Entity Information
Entity Name*
ART AND SOUL CARE LLC
Contract Name*
Entity ID*
0000-35396
[rv.[ New Entity?
Contract iD
ART .AND SOUL CARE LLC. (AGREEMENT AMENDMENT) 4738
Contract Status
CTB REVIEW
Contract Description
BID 819 0025. TERM: 611/21-5/31/22,
Contract Lead
APEGC
Contract Lead Email
apenVewelcigov.com:cobbx
XikJ weadgov'.com
Contract Description 2
CONSENT. PA IS BEING ROUTED THROUGH THE NORMAL... PROCESS. ETA TO CTB 5 6'21.
Contract Type*
AMENDMENT
Amount*
50,00
Renewable'
NJ
Automatic Renewal
Grant
IGA
Department
HUMAN SERVICES
Department Email
CM-
HurnanServices gUeldgov.co
m
Department Head Email
CM-HumanServices-
ae-tHead ,awveldgov.com
County Attorney
GENERAL COUNTY
ATTORNEY E:N1AIL
County Attorney Email
CM-
COUNTYATTORN EY=PNELDG
OV.C'OM
if this is a renewal enter previous Contract ID
If this is part of a MSA enter MSA Contract ID
Requested BOCC Agenda
Date .*
05 26'2021
Parent Contract ID
201921 89
Requires Board Approval
'YES
Department Project #
Due Date
CJ i 22, 2021
Will a work session with BOCC be required?*
NO
Does Contract require Purchasing Dept. to be included?
Note: the Previous Contract Number and Master Services Agreement Number should be left blank if these contracts are not in
OnBase
Contract Dates
Effective Date
Review Date .k
04 01 2022
Renewal Date
Termination Notice Period
Contact Information
Contact Info
Contact Name
Purchasing
Committed Delivery Date
Contact Type Contact Email
Expiration Date
0531:'2022
Contact Phone 1 Contact Phone 2
Purchasing Approver Purchasing Approved Date
CONSENT 05 05 2021
Approval Process
Department Head
JAMIE ULRICH
DH Approved Date
05 05 2€?21
Final Approval
BOCC Approved
BOCC Signed Date
BOCC Agenda Date
05 10 2021
Originator
aPEGG
Finance Approver
CONSENT
Leval Counsel
CONSENT
Finance Approved Date Legal Counsel Approved Date
05 0 : 2021 05 05 2021
Tyler Ref
AC 051021
c_arri-ra,c,7t- * 55s2
PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM
DATE: April 2, 2020
TO: Board of County Commissioners — Pass -Around
FR: Jamie Ulrich, Director, Human Services
RE: Child Welfare 2020-21 Service Provider Agreement Amendments
Please review and indicate if you would like a work session prior to placing this item on the Board's agenda.
Request Board Approval of the Department's Child Welfare 2020-21 Service Provider Agreement
Amendments. The Department entered into agreements with various Child Welfare service providers through
the 2019-20 Request for Proposal (RFP), identified as Tyler ID 2019-0707). These agreements were issued for
a period of three years with the option to renew annually. The attached list reflects the providers, services and
rates, including minor rate changes, the Department wishes to enter into for the period of June 1, 2020 through
May 31, 2021. The Human Services Advisory Commission (HSAC) has reviewed and approved this
information.
Upon Board approval of this pass -around, signed agreement amendments will be obtained from providers and
submitted to the Board for approval and Chair signature.
I do not recommend a Work Session. I recommend approval of these Agreement Amendments.
Mike Freeman, Chair
Scott James
Barbara Kirkmeyer
Steve Moreno, Pro-Tem
Kevin Ross
Approve Schedule
Recommendation Work Session
Other/Comments:
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VENDOR RENEWALS
Vendor
A New World
Program Area
Mentoring
Service Name
:e a or oat, ing
Funding
Core
Rate
$ 30.00
Unit Type
Hour
Adoption Options
Relinquishment Counseling
Relinquishment Counseling
CW Block/Child Welfare Services
$ 400.00
Episode
Transportation beyond 70 miles
CW Block/Child Welfare Services
$ 0:56
Mile
Youth Counseling, 12 yrs. or Older
CW Block/Child Welfare Services
$ 75.00
Hour
Ariel Clinical 5er/ices
Home Based Services-
Behavior Coaching
Core
$ 65.00
Hour
Behavior Coaching -Step Down
Core
$ 40.00
Hour
Transportation-
Core
$ 0.56
Mile
Home Studies
Additional Adult(s), After 2
CW Block/Child Welfare Services
$ 250.00
Each
Cancelled Home Study
CW Block/Child Welfare Services
$ 225.00
Episode
Home Study
CW Block/Child Welfare Services
$ 1,500.00
Episode
Home Study Update
CW Block/Child Welfare Services
$ 750.00
Episode
Incomplete Home Study
CW Block/Child Welfare Services
$ 750.00
Episode
Transportation
CW Block/Child Welfare Services
$ 0.56
Mile
Life Skills
Structured Parenting Time
Core
$ 130.00
Hour
Supervised Visitation
Core
$ 130.00
Hour
Mentoring
Mentoring
Core
$ 65.00
Hour
Mentoring-Step Down
Core
$ 40.00
Hour
Transportation
Core
$ 0.56
Mile
Art Et Soul Care, LLC
Home Studies
Additional Adult(s), After 2
CW Block/Child Welfare Services
$ 200.00
Each
Full Home Study, 2 Adults
CW Block/Child Welfare Services
$ 1,100.00
Episode
Home Study Update
CW Block/Child Welfare Services
$ 800.00
Episode
Mileage
CW Block/Child Welfare Services
$ 0.56
Mile
Partial Home Study
CW Block/Child Welfare Services
$ 600.00
Episode
Life Skills
Mileage
Core
$ 0.56
Mile
Staffing, FTM, TDM, etc.
Core
$ 130.00
Hour
Therapeutic Visitation, Home/Community Based
Core
$ 195.00
Hour
'Therapeutic Visitation, In Office
Core
$ 130.00
Hour
Aver Psychological Et Wellness Services, LLC
Mental Health Services
Brainspotting Individual Session
Core
$ 85.00
Hour
Individual Therapy
Core
$ 80.00
Hour
Mental Health Evaluation
Core
$ 450.00
Episode
Mental Health Treatment In Home
Core
$ 120.00
Hour
Mindfulness Group
Core
$ 85.00
Episode
Nutrition Group'
Core
$ 85.00
Episode
Sexual Abuse Treatment
Boundaries Group
Core
$ 40.00
Episode
Boundaries Individual
Core
$ 80.00
Hour
Boundaries Individual In Home
Core
$ 120.00
Hour
Concurrent Substance Abuse Group
Core
$ 45.00
Hour
Offense Specific Treatment for Juveniles, High
Intensity
Core
$ 90.00
Hour
Offense Specific Treatment for Juveniles, Regular
Core
$ 85.00
Hour
Psychosexual Evaluation
Core
$ 845.00
Episode
Sexually Reactive Treatment, High Intensity
Core
$ 90.00
Hour
Sexually Reactive Treatment, Regular
Core
$ 85.00
Hour
Young Adult Sex Offense Treatment, High Intensity
Core
$ 90.00
Hour
Young Adult Sex Offense Treatment, Regular
Core
$ 85.00
Hour
Barry R. Lindstrom, Ph.D., LLC
Mental Health Services
Case Consultation
Core
$ 175.00
Hour
WELD COUNTY DEPT. OF HUMAN SERVICES - CHILD WELFARE DIVISION
2020-21 SERVICE VENDORS (CORE/NON-CORE) BID NO.: B2000037
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT BETWEEN
THE WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
AND ART & SOUL CARE, LLC
This Agreement Amendment, made and entered into day of t 2020 by and
between the Board of Weld County Commissioners, on behalf of the Weld County Department of Human
Services, hereinafter referred to as the "Department", and Art & Soul Care, LLC, hereinafter referred to as the
"Contractor".
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement for Home Studies and Life Skills Services, (the
"Original Agreement") identified by the Weld County Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners as document
No. 2019-2189, approved on June 12, 2019.
WHEREAS the parties hereby agree to amend the term of the Original Agreement in accordance with
the terms of the Original Agreement and any previously adopted amendment, which is incorporated by reference
herein, as well as the terms provided herein.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, the parties hereto covenant and agree as follows:
• The Original Agreement will end on May 31, 2020.
• These Amendments, together with the Original Agreement, constitutes the entire understanding
between the parties. The following additional changes are hereby made to the current Agreement:
1. Term
This agreement is being renewed for a second full year term, for the period June 1, 2020 through
May 31, 2021.
• All other terms and conditions of the Original Agreement remain unchanged.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed the Agreement as of the day, month, and
year first above written.
ddtifoo Jd..04
COUNTY:
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Wel County Clerk tt►A0the
j �B rd WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
By: ' • h -
Deputy Clerk to the Board Mike Freeman, Chair
JUN 0 1 2020
CONTRACTOR;,
Art & Soul Care, LLC
4657 West 20th Street, Unit C
Greeley, CO 80634
By:
Nichole Miller, Owner
Date: May 11, 2020
Nichole Miller, MA, LPC (May 11, 2020)
Contract Form
New Contract Request
Entity Information
Entity Name*
ART AND SOUL CARE LLC
Entity ID*
@00035396
Contract Name*
ART AND SOUL LLC (AGREEMENT AMENDMENT)
Contract Status
CTB REVIEW
New Entity?
Contract ID
3582
Contract Lead*
CULLINTA
Contract Lead Email
cullinta a�}co weld.co.us;cobb od
k@co_weld.co.us
Parent Contract ID
Requires Board Approval
YES
Department Project #
Contract Description*
CONSENT. BID NO. 2000037. BOCC APPROVAL 04/15/20.
CHILD PROTECTION AGREEMENT AMENDMENT_ TERM: 06/01/20 THROUGH 05/31/21 FUNDING: CORE/OTHER
Contract Desorption 2
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
Counny Attorney
GENERAL COUNTY
ATTORNEY EMAIL
County Attorney Email
CM-
COUNTYATTORNEY@YVELD
GOV. COM
Requested BOCC Agenda
Date*
04/15/2020
Due Date
04/11/2020
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 Review Date* Renewal Date
04/012021
Termination Notice Period Committed Delivery Date Expiration Date *
05/3112021
Contact Information
Contact Info
Contact Name
Purchasing
Purchasing Approver
Approval Process
Department Head
JAMIE ULRICH
DH Approved Date
05/27/2020
Final Approval
BOCC Approved
BOCC Signed Date
BOCC Agenda Date
06/01/2020
Originator
SNYDERKL
Contact Type
Contact Email
Finance Approver
BARB CONNOLLY
Contact Phone 1 Contact Phone 2
Purchasing Approved Date
Finance Approved Date
05/28/2020
Tyler Ref #
AG 060120
Legal Counsel
GABE KALOUSEK
Legal Counsel Approved Date
05/28/2020
Submit
CHILD PROTECTION AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES
BETWEEN THE WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
AND ART & SOUL CARE, LLC
This Agreement, made and entered into the day of 019, by and between the Board of Weld
County Commissioners, on behalf of the Weld County Departme of Human Services, hereinafter referred to as
the "Department' and Art & Soul Care, LLC, hereinafter referred to as the "Contractor".
The parties to this Agreement understand and agree that the provisions of this Agreement specifically
include the following documents: Exhibit A, Weld County's Request for Proposal, Exhibit B, Contractor's Response
to Request for Proposal, Exhibit C, Scope of Services, and Exhibit D, Rate Schedule. Exhibit B, C, and D are attached
hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. Exhibit A is Weld County's Request for Proposal Number
B1900025, which is incorporated into this agreement by reference and will be provided upon request to the
Department.
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, required approval, clearance, and coordination have been accomplished from and with
appropriate agencies; and
WHEREAS, the Colorado Department of Human Services has provided Core Services or other funding to
the Department for Home Studies and Life Skills.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, the parties hereto covenant and agree as follows:
1. Term
This agreement shall become effective on June 1, 2019, upon proper execution of this Agreement and
shall expire May 31, 2020, unless sooner terminated as provided herein. The agreement is for a period of
three years. However, the agreement must be renewed by both parties, in writing, on an annual basis.
2. Scope of Services
Services shall be provided by the Contractor to any person(s) eligible for services in compliance with
Exhibit B, Contractor's Proposal and Exhibit C, Scope of Services.
3. Referrals, Billing and Tracking
a. Contractor understands and will comply with all aspects of the referral authorization, billing and
tracking requirements as set forth by the Department. Failure to comply with all aspects may result
in a forfeiture of payment.
b. Contractor agrees to receive referrals for services through a -mail and will provide an identified e-
mail address prior to the start of this Agreement. Contractor acknowledges that services are not
authorized until the Contractor has received an authorized referral form from the Department.
Contractor further acknowledges that services provided prior to the authorized start date or outside
the scope of services on the referral form will not be eligible for reimbursement.
Contractor acknowledges that any and all modifications to an existing referral must be approved
through the Quality Assurance Team Supervisor (hainleid@weldgov.com, 970-400-6210). No other
Department staff or other party to the case may authorize services or modifications to services.
c. Contractor agrees to submit a complete Request for Reimbursement and supporting documentation
by the 7th of the month, following the month of service, utilizing billing forms required by the
c�. ax -P C05O
le- /a -i 9 1-iooVe3,
2019-2189
Department. Contractor agrees to utilize the Client Verification Form for all scheduled and
unscheduled face-to-face services with the exception of home studies and monitored sobriety
testing. Contractor agrees that original complete Client Verification Forms are to be submitted with
the Request for Reimbursement. Requests for Reimbursement and Client Verification Forms received
after 60 days from the date of service may result in delay or forfeiture of payment. Consistent failure
to meet 60 -day deadline may result in termination of the Agreement.
d. Contractor agrees to submit a monthly report by the 7th of the month, following the month of service,
for each client receiving ongoing services. Monthly reports will be submitted through the
Department's online reporting system, unless otherwise directed or agreed to by the Department.
Monthly reports for ongoing services must include the following information, entered in the
"Narrative" box for each date of service:
a. Date and time of service
b. Where the service took place
c. Clinician/therapist name
d. Clients participating
e. What interventions were used, recommendations and/or goals discussed
f. Any and all safety concerns
One-time services will be verified through receipt of the completed product (ex. psychological
evaluation, substance abuse evaluation, home study). Verification of Monitored Sobriety Services will
be the test result. A completed home study may be a full, partial or denied study, as determined by
the Department.
Contractor will document in detail any and all observed or verbalized concerns regarding any child
whom the Contractor is working with under the Agreement. Areas of concern may include, but are
not limited to, any physical, emotional, educational or behavioral issues. Areas of concern should be
reported immediately to the caseworker AND on the required monthly report.
4. Payment
a. The Department and the Contractor agree that all benefits from private insurance and/or other
funding sources such as Medicaid (if Contractor is a Medicaid eligible provider) or Victim's
Compensation must be exhausted before Core Services or other Department funds can be accessed
for services. Exceptions to this Paragraph may include, if approved by the Department, the following:
i. The service being provided by the contractor is not a Medicaid eligible service;
ii. The service is not deemed medically necessary;
iii. The Court with jurisdiction over the case has ordered that a non -Medicaid provider
or service be used;
iv. A Medicaid provider is not available to provide the needed service;
v. Medicaid is exhausted for the needed service; or
vi. Medicaid denied service.
vii. The client is not eligible for Medicaid.
b. Payment shall be made in accordance with Exhibit A, Weld County's Request for Proposal, Exhibit
B, Contractor's Response to Request for Proposal, Exhibit C, Scope of Services, and Exhibit D, Rate
Schedule, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, so long as services are rendered
satisfactorily and in accordance with the Agreement.
c. Payment pursuant to this Agreement, whether in whole or in part, is subject to, and contingent
upon, the continuing availability of said funds for the purposes hereof.
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d. The Department may withhold reimbursement if Contractor has failed to comply with any part of
the Agreement, including the Financial Management requirements, program objectives, contractual
terms, or reporting requirements. In the event of forfeiture of reimbursement, Contractor may
appeal such circumstance in writing to the Director of Human Services. The decision of the Director
of Human Services shall be final.
5. Financial Management
At all times from the effective date of the Agreement until completion of the Agreement, 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 this Agreement must conform to the Single Audit Act of 1984 and OMG Circular A-133.
6. Payment Method
Unless otherwise provided in Exhibit B, Contractor's Proposal, Exhibit C, Scope of Services, and Exhibit D,
Rate Schedule:
a. If services are funded through Core Services, Contractor agrees to accept reimbursement
through ACH direct deposit one time per month.
b. If Contractor is not currently set up with the State of Colorado to accept direct deposit,
Contractor agrees to complete and submit an, which will be provided by the Department, with a
voided check. Failure to complete and submit this form and voided check in a timely and accurate
manner may result in a delay of payment.
c. Contractor agrees to accept payment through county warrant when funding source does not
allow for direct deposit.
7. Compliance with Applicable Laws
a. At all times during the performance of this Agreement, Contractor will strictly adhere to all
applicable Federal and State laws, order, and applicable standards, regulations, interpretations
and/or guidelines issued pursuant thereto. This includes 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 the Agreement. Contractor shall abide by all applicable laws
and regulations, including, but not limited to the following:
- Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. Sections 2000d-1 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
- all provisions of the Civil Rights Act of 1986 so 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 the approved Agreement.
- Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. Section 794, and its
implementing regulations, 45 C.F.R. Part 84; and
- the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, 42 U.S.C. Section 6101 et. seq. and its
implementation regulations, 45 C.F.R. Part 91; and
- Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; and
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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, 42 C.F.R. Part 2; and
- all regulations applicable to these laws prohibiting discrimination because of race, color,
national origin, sex, religion, and handicap, including Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
(AIDS) or AIDS related conditions covered under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973, as amended, cited above. If necessary, Contractor and the Department will resist in
judicial proceedings any efforts to obtain access to client records except as permitted by 42
C.F.R. Part 2. 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, construction and services. This assurance is given in consideration of
and for the purpose of obtaining any all Federal and/or State financial assistance.
- Colorado Revised Statute (C.R.S.) 26-6-104, requiring criminal background record checks
for all employees, contractors and sub -contractors.
b. Contractor is further charged with the knowledge that any person who feels that s/he has been
discriminated against has the right to file a complaint either with the Colorado Department of Human
Services or with the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights.
c. Contractor assures that it will fully comply with all other applicable Federal and State laws which
may govern the ability of the Department to comply with the relevant funding requirements.
Contractor understands the source of funds to be accessed under the Agreement is determined by
the Department.
d. Contractor assures and certifies that it and its principals:
- Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or
voluntarily excluded from covered transaction by a Federal or State department or agency;
and
- have not, within a three-year period preceding this Agreement, been convicted of or
had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or criminal offense in
connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State or
Local) transaction or contract under 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; and
- 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 this
certification; and
- have not, within a three-year period preceding this Agreement, had one or more public
transactions (federal, state, or local) terminated for cause or default.
e. Public Contracts for Services C.R.S. §8-17.5-101. Contractor certifies, warrants, and agrees that it
does not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien who will perform work under this
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contract. Contractor will confirm the employment eligibility of all employees who are newly hired for
employment in the United States to perform work under this Agreement, through participation in the
E -Verify program or the State of Colorado program established pursuant to C.R.S. §8-17.5-
102(5)(c). Contractor shall not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien to perform work
under this Agreement or enter into a contract with a subcontractor that fails to certify with Contractor
that the subcontractor shall not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien to perform work
under this Agreement. Contractor shall not use E -Verify Program or State of Colorado program
procedures to undertake pre -employment screening or job applicants while this Agreement is being
performed. If Contractor obtains actual knowledge that a subcontractor performing work under the
public contract for services knowingly employs or contracts with an illegal alien Contractor shall notify
the subcontractor and the Department within three (3) days that Contractor has actual knowledge
that a subcontractor is employing or contracting with an illegal alien and shall terminate the
subcontract if a subcontractor does not stop employing or contracting with the illegal alien within three
(3) days of receiving notice. Contractor shall not terminate the contract if within three days the
subcontractor provides information to establish that the subcontractor has not knowingly employed
or contracted with an illegal alien. shall comply with reasonable requests made in the course of an
investigation, undertaken pursuant to C.R.S. §8-17.5-102(5), by the Colorado Department of Labor and
Employment. If Contractor participates in the State of Colorado program, Contractor shall, within
twenty days after hiring a new employee to perform work under the contract, affirm that Contractor
has examined the legal work status of such employee, retained file copies of the documents, and not
altered or falsified the identification documents for such employees. Contractor shall deliver to the
Department, a written notarized affirmation that it has examined the legal work status of such
employee and shall comply with all of the other requirements of the State of Colorado program. If
Contractor fails to comply with any requirement of this provision or of C.R.S. §8-17.5-101 et seq., the
Department, may terminate this Agreement for breach, and if so terminated, Contractor shall be liable
for actual and consequential damages.
f. Except where exempted by federal law and except as provided in C.R.S. § 24-76.5-103(3), if
Contractor receives federal or state funds under the contract, Contractor must confirm that any
individual natural person eighteen (18) years of age or older is lawfully present in the United States
pursuant to C.R.S. § 24-76.5-103(4), if such individual applies for public benefits provided under the
contract. If Contractor operates as a sole proprietor, it hereby swears or affirms under penalty of
perjury that it: (a) is a citizen of the United States or is otherwise lawfully present in the United States
pursuant to federal law, (b) shall produce one of the forms of identification required by C.R.S. § 24-
76.5-101, et seq., and (c) shall produce one of the forms of identification required by C.R.S. § 24-76.5-
103 prior to the effective date of the contract.
8. Compliance with Child and Family Services Review
The Child and Family Services Review (CFSR) examines child welfare service outcomes in three areas;
Safety, Permanency and Well Being of families. For each outcome, data and performance indicators
measure each state's performance according to national standards and monitor progress over time.
Following the review, a Program Improvement Plan (PIP) will be implemented for the state to enhance
services to families.
Contractor agrees to continually strive for positive outcomes in the areas of Safety, Permanency and Well
Being. Contractor will ensure that any employee or subcontractor of Contractor providing services under
this Agreement will work towards positive outcomes in the aforementioned three areas as outlined under
the Child and Family Services Review (CFSR), and will address the aforementioned three areas when
completing monthly reports as required by Paragraph 3(d) of this Agreement.
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9. Insurance Requirements
Contractor and the Department agree that 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 the Contractor, it subcontractor, or their employees, volunteers, or agents while
performing duties described in this Agreement. Contractor shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless
Weld County, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, its employees, volunteers and agents.
Contractor shall provide the liability insurances (including professional liability insurances where
necessary) and worker's compensation insurances for all its employees, volunteers, and agents engaged
in the performance of this Agreement which are required under Weld County's Request for Proposal, and
required by the Colorado Worker's Compensation Act. Contractor shall provide the Department with the
acceptable evidence that such coverage is in effect within seven (7) days of the date of this Agreement.
At a minimum, Contractor shall procure, either personally or through its employer as applicable to the
Contractor's business, at its own expense, and maintain for the duration of the work, the following
insurance coverage. Weld County, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners
of Weld County, its employees and agents, shall be named as additional named insured on the insurance,
where permissible the insurance provider.
a. General Requirements: Contractors must secure, at or before the time of execution of
any agreement or commencement of any work, the following insurance covering all operations,
goods or services provided pursuant to this request. Contractors shall keep the required insurance
coverage in force at all times during the term of the Agreement, or any extension thereof, and
during any warranty period. The required insurance shall be underwritten by an insurer licensed
to do business in Colorado and rated by A.M. Best Company as "A"VIII or better. Each policy shall
contain a valid provision or endorsement stating "Should any of the above -described policies by
canceled or should any coverage be reduced before the expiration date thereof, the issuing
company shall send written notice to the Weld County Director of General Services by certified
mail, return receipt requested. Such written notice shall be sent thirty (30) days prior to such
cancellation or reduction unless due to non-payment of premiums for which notice shall be sent
ten (10) days prior. If any policy is in excess of a deductible or self -insured retention, the
Department must be notified by the Contractor. Contractor shall be responsible for the payment
of any deductible or self -insured retention. The Department reserves the right to require
Contractor to provide a bond, at no cost to the Department, in the amount of the deductible or
self -insured retention to guarantee payment of claims. The insurance coverages specified in this
Agreement are the minimum requirements, and these requirements do not decrease or limit the
liability of Contractor. Contractor shall maintain, at its own expense, any additional kinds or
amounts of insurance that it may deem necessary to cover its obligations and liabilities under this
Agreement.
b. Types of Insurance: Contractor shall obtain, and maintain at all times during the term of
any Agreement, insurance in the following kinds and amounts:
i.Workers' Compensation Insurance as required by state statute, and Employer's Liability
Insurance covering all of Contractor's employees acting within the course and scope of
their employment. If Contractor is an Independent Contractor, as defined by the
Colorado Worker's Compensation Act, this requirement shall not apply. Contractor must
submit to the Department a Declaration of Independent Contractor Status Form prior to
the start of this agreement.
ii.Commercial General Liability Insurance written on ISO occurrence form CG 00 0110/93
or equivalent, covering premises operations, fire damage, independent Contractors,
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products and completed operations, blanket contractual liability, personal injury, and
advertising liability with minimum limits as follows:
$1,000,000 each occurrence;
$2,000,000 general aggregate;
- $50,000 any one fire; and
- $500,000 errors and omissions.
iii.Automobile Liability: Contractor shall maintain limits of $1,000,000 for bodily injury per
person, $1,000,000 for bodily injury for each accident, and $1,000,000 for property
damage applicable to all vehicles operating both on County property and elsewhere.
iv.Additional Provisions: Policies for all general liability, excess/umbrella liability, liquor
liability and pollution liability must provide the following:
- If any aggregate limit is reduced by twenty-five percent (25%) or more
by paid or reserved claims, Contractor shall notify the Department within ten
(10) days and reinstate the aggregates required;
Unlimited defense costs in excess of policy limits;
Contractual liability covering the indemnification provisions of this
Agreement;
A severability of interests provision;
Waiver of exclusion for lawsuits by one insured against another;
A provision that coverage is primary; and
A provision that coverage is non-contributory with other coverage or
self-insurance provided by the Department.
v.For all general liability, excess/umbrella liability, liquor liability, pollution liability and
professional liability policies, if the policy is a claims -made policy, the retroactive date
must be on or before the contract date or the first date when any goods or services were
provided to the Department, whichever is earlier.
c. Contractors shall secure and deliver to County's Risk Administrator ("Administrator") at
or before the time of execution of this Agreement, and shall keep in force at all times during the
term of the Agreement as the same may be extended as herein provided, a commercial general
liability insurance policy, including public liability and property damage, in form and company
acceptable to and approved by said Administrator, covering all operations hereunder set forth in
the related Bid or Request for Proposal.
d. Proof of Insurance: Contractor shall provide a copy of this information to its insurance
agent or broker and shall have its agent or broker provide proof of Contractor's required
insurance. The Department reserves the right to require Contractor to provide a certificate of
insurance, a policy, or other proof of insurance as required by the County's Risk Administrator in
his sole discretion.
e. Additional Insureds: For general liability, excess/umbrella liability, pollution legal liability,
liquor liability, and inland marine, Contractor's insurer shall name County as an additional insured
as follows
f. Waiver of Subrogation: For all coverages, Contractor's insurer shall waive subrogation
rights against County.
g. Subcontractors: All subcontractors, independent contractors, sub -vendors, suppliers or
other entities providing goods or services required by this Agreement shall be subject to all of the
requirements herein and shall procure and maintain the same coverages required of Contractor.
Contractor shall include all such subcontractors, independent contractors, sub -vendors, suppliers
or other entities as insureds under its policies or shall ensure that all subcontractors maintain the
required coverages. Contractor agrees to provide proof of insurance for all such subcontractors,
independent contractors, sub -vendors, suppliers or other entities upon request by the
Department.
A provider of Professional Services (as defined in the Bid or RFP) shall provide the following
coverage:
Professional Liability: Contractor shall maintain limits of $1,000,000 for each claim, and
$2,000,000 aggregate limit for all claims.
10. Certification
Contractor certifies that, at the time of entering into this Agreement, it has currently in effect all
necessary licenses, approvals, insurance, etc., required to properly provide the services and/or supplies
covered by this Agreement. Copies of all necessary licenses shall be provided to the Department by the
Contractor prior to the start of any Agreement.
11. Training
Contractor may be required to attend training at the request of the Department specific to services
provided under this Agreement. The Department will not compensate the Contractor for said training in
the form of registration fees, time spent traveling to and from training, attending the training or any other
associated costs unless otherwise agreed to by the Department.
12. Subpoenas
Contractor will, on behalf of its employees and/or officers, accept any subpoena for testimony from the
Weld County Attorney's Office by e-mail and will return a waiver of services within 72 business hours. For
this purpose, Contractor will designate an e-mail address prior to the start of this Agreement. If the
Contractor receives a subpoena via e-mail but will only accept personal service, the Contractor will
contact the Weld County Attorney's Office immediately at 970-400-6503, and advise that the subpoena
must be personally served.
13. Monitoring and Evaluation
Contractor and the Department agree that monitoring and evaluation of the performance of this
Agreement shall be conducted by the Contractor and the Department. The results of the monitoring and
evaluation shall be provided to the Board of Weld County Commissioners, the Department and the
Contractor.
Contractor will collaborate in a timely manner with the Department to resolve issues pertaining to service
delivery, service quality, documentation, and invoicing during referral period and after services have
concluded. The Contractor will require clients sign releases of information. Contractor understands that
the Department will not reimburse for services rendered to Department clients until releases of
information are obtained.
Contractor shall permit the Department, and any other duly authorized agent or governmental agency, to
monitor all activities conducted by the Contractor pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. The
monitoring agency may, if in its sole discretion deems necessary or appropriate, have access to any
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program data, special analyses, on -site checking, formal audit examinations, or any other reasonable
procedures for purposes of monitoring. All such monitoring shall be performed in a manner that will not
unduly interfere with the work conducted under this Agreement.
14. Modification of Agreement
All modifications to this Agreement shall be in writing and signed by both parties.
15. Remedies
The Director of Human 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:
- Withhold payment to the Contractor until the necessary services or corrections in
performance are satisfactorily completed.
- 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 Department. Denial of the amount
of payment shall be reasonably related to the amount of work or deliverables lost to the
Department.
- 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 the Department and Contractor, or by the
Department as a debt due to the Department or otherwise as provided by law.
16. 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 Department: For Contractor:
Heather Walker, Child Welfare Division Head Nichole Miller, Owner
17. 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 whom such notices shall be sent.
For Department:
Judy A. Griego, Director
P.O. Box A
Greeley, CO 80632
(970) 400-6510
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For Contractor:
Nichole Miller, Owner
4657 West 20`h Street, Unit C
Greeley, CO 80634
(720) 936-9300
18. Litigation
Contractor shall promptly notify the Department in the event that Contractor learns of any actual
litigation in which it is a party defendant in a case that involves services provided under this Agreement.
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 Director of Human Services. The term "litigation" includes an assignment for the
benefit of creditors, and filings of bankruptcy, reorganization and/or foreclosure.
19. Termination
This Agreement may be terminated at any time by either party giving thirty (30) days written notice to the
individuals identified in paragraph 17. 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, as this Agreement is subject to the availability of funding.
Therefore, the Department may terminate this Agreement at any time if the source of funding for the
services made available to the Contractor is no longer available to the Department, or for any other
reason. Contractor reserves the right to suspend services to clients if funding is no longer available.
20. No Third -Party Beneficiary Enforcement
It is expressly understood and agreed that the enforcement of the terms and conditions of this
Agreement, and all rights of action relating to such enforcement, shall be strictly reserved to the
undersigned parties and nothing in this Agreement shall give or allow any claim or right of action
whatsoever by any other person not included in this Agreement. It is the express intention of the
undersigned parties that any entity other than the undersigned parties receiving services or benefits
under this Agreement shall be an incidental beneficiary only.
21. 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 of §§24-10-101 et. seq., as applicable now or hereafter amended.
22. Partial Invalidity of Agreement
If any section, subsection, 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.
23. Improprieties/Conflict of Interest
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.
The Appearance of Conflict of Interest applies to the relationship of a Contractor with the Department
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 Agreement, Contractor shall
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not enter into 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, Contractor shall submit to the
Department, a full disclosure statement setting 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 the Department's termination, for cause, of its Agreement with the Contractor.
A conflict of interest or appearance of a conflict of interest may also apply to personal relationships
between providers and clients. If a provider has a personal relationship with a client to whom the
Contractor may provide services for, the Contractor must disclose that relationship to the Department.
Contractor certifies that Federal appropriated funds have not been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of
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 an 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 an Federal contract, loan, grant, or cooperative agreement.
24. Storage, Availability and Retention of Records
Contractor agrees that authorized local, Federal, and State auditors and representatives shall, during
business hours, have access to inspect and copy records, and shall be allowed to monitor and review
through on -site visits, all activities related to this Agreement, 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.
All such records, documents, communications, and other materials created pursuant or related to this
Agreement shall be maintained by the Contractor in a central location and shall be made available to the
Department upon its request, for a period of seven (7) years from the date of final payment under this
Agreement, 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 qualifications: 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 seven (7) year period,
or if audit findings have not been resolved after a seven (7) period, the materials shall be retained until
the resolution of the audit finding.
25. Confidentiality of Records
Contractor shall protect the confidentiality of all applicant records and other materials that are
maintained in accordance with this Agreement except for purposes directly connected with the
administration of Child Protection. 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 unless in accordance with the Contractor's written policy governing access to,
duplication and dissemination of, all such information, in any form, including social networks. Contractor
shall advise its employees, agents, and subcontractor, 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.
Contractor shall have its employees, agents, and subcontractors, if any, sign a written confidentiality
agreement and shall provide a copy of such agreement to the Department, if requested.
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26. Proprietary Information
Proprietary information for the purposes of this Agreement is information relating to a party's research,
development, trade secrets, business affairs, internal operations and management procedures and 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 Agreement. Any proprietary
information removed from the Department's site by the Contractor in the course of providing services
under this Agreement will be accorded at least the same precautions as are employed by the Contractor
for similar information in the course of its own business.
27. Independence of Contractor: Not an Employee of Weld County
Contractor agrees that it is an independent Contractor and that Contractor's officers, agents or employees
will not become employees of County, nor entitled to any employee benefits from County as a result of
the execution of this Agreement. Contractor shall perform its duties hereunder as an independent
Contractor. Contractor shall be solely responsible for its acts and those of its agents and employees for all
acts performed pursuant to this Agreement. Contractor, its employees and agents are not entitled to
unemployment insurance or workers' compensation benefits through County and County shall not pay for
or otherwise provide such coverage for Contractor or any of its agents or employees. Unemployment
insurance benefits will be available to Contractor and its employees and agents only if such coverage is
made available by Contractor or a third party. Contractor shall pay when due all applicable employment
taxes and income taxes and local head taxes (if applicable) incurred pursuant to this Agreement.
Contractor shall not have authorization, express or implied, to bind County to any agreement, liability or
understanding, except as expressly set forth in this Agreement. Contractor shall have the following
responsibilities with regard to workers' compensation and unemployment compensation insurance
matters: (a) provide and keep in force workers' compensation and unemployment compensation
insurance in the amounts required by law, and as set forth in Exhibit A, provide proof thereof when
requested to do so by County.
28. Entire Agreement
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 state in
Paragraph 14 herein. This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto, their successors, heirs,
legal representatives, and assigns. The Contractor and the Department may not assign any of its rights or
obligations hereunder without the prior consent of both parties.
29. Agreement Nonexclusive
This Agreement does not guarantee any work nor does it create an exclusive agreement for services.
30. Warranty
The Contractor warrants that services performed under this Agreement will be performed in a manner
consistent with the professional standards governing such services and the provisions of this Agreement.
The Contractor shall faithfully perform the work in accordance with the standards of care, skill, training,
diligence and judgment provided by highly competent individuals and entities that perform services of a
similar nature to those described in this Agreement including Exhibits A, B, C, and D.
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31. Acceptance of Services Not a Waiver
Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall submit to the Department originals of all tests and
results, reports, etc., generated during completion of this work. Acceptance by the Department of reports
and incidental material(s) furnished under this Agreement shall not in any way relieve the Contractor of
responsibility for the quality and accuracy of the services. In no event shall any action by the Department
hereunder constitute or be construed to be a waiver by the Department of any breach of covenant or
default which may then exist on the part of the Contractor, and the Department's action or inaction when
any such breach or default shall exist shall not impair or prejudice any right or remedy available to the
Department with respect to such breach or default; and no assent, expressed or implied, to any breach of
any one or more covenants, provisions or conditions of the Agreement shall be deemed or taken to be a
waiver of any other breach. Acceptance by the Department of, or payment for, any services performed
under this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of any of the Department's rights under this
Agreement or under the law generally.
32. Employee Financial Interest/Conflict of Interest. C.R.S. §§24-18-201 et seq. and §24-50-507
The signatories to this Agreement aver that to their knowledge, no employee of Weld County has any
personal or beneficial interest whatsoever in the service or property which is the subject matter of this
Agreement. The Contractor has no interest and shall not acquire any interest direct or indirect, which
would in any manner or degree with the performance of the Contractor's services and the Contractor,
shall not employ any person having such known interests. During the term of this Agreement, the
Contractor shall not engage in any in any business or personal activities or practices or maintain any
relationships which actually conflicts with or in any way appear to conflict with the full performance of its
obligations under this Agreement. Failure by the Contractor to ensure compliance with this provision may
result, in the Department's sole discretion, in immediate termination of this Agreement. No employee of
the Contractor nor any member of the Contractor's family shall serve on a County Board, committee or
hold any such position which either by rule, practice or action nominates, recommends, supervises
Contractor's operations, or authorizes funding to the Contractor.
33. Board of County Commissioners of Weld County Approval
This Agreement shall not be valid until it has been approved by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County, Colorado.
34. Choice of Law/Jurisdiction
Colorado law, and rules and regulations established pursuant thereto, shall be applied in the interpretation,
execution, and enforcement of this Agreement. Any provision included or incorporated herein by reference
which conflicts with said laws, rules and/or regulations shall be null and void. In the event of a legal dispute
between the parties, Contractor agrees that the Weld County District Court shall have exclusive jurisdiction
to resolve said dispute.
35. Subcontractors
Contractor acknowledges that the Department has entered into this Agreement in reliance upon the
particular reputation and expertise of Contractor. Contractor shall not enter into any subcontractor
agreements for the completion of this project without the Department's prior written consent, which may
be withheld in the Department's sole discretion.
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36. Attorney's Fees/Legal Costs
In the event of a dispute between the Department and Contractor, concerning this Agreement, the parties
agree that each party shall be responsible for the payment of attorney fees and/or legal costs incurred by
or on its own behalf.
37. Ownership
All work and information obtained by Contractor under this Agreement or individual work order shall
become or remain (as applicable), the property of the Department. In addition, all reports, documents,
data, plans, drawings, records and computer files generated by Contractor in relation to this Agreement
and all reports, test results and all other tangible materials obtained and/or produced in connection with
the performance of this Agreement, whether or not such materials are in completed form, shall at all times
be considered the property of the Department. Contractor shall not make use of such material for purposes
other than in connection with this Agreement without prior written approval of the Department.
38. Interruptions
Neither party to this Agreement shall be liable to the other for delays in delivery or failure to deliver or
otherwise to perform any obligation under this Agreement, where such failure is due to any cause beyond
its reasonable control, including but not limited to Acts of God, fires, strikes, war, flood, earthquakes or
Governmental actions.
39. Severability
If any term or condition of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of
competent jurisdiction, this Agreement shall be construed and enforced without such provision, to the
extent that this Agreement is then capable of execution within the original intent of the parties.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed the Agreement as of the day, month, and
year first above written.
COUNTY:
ATTEST:
Weld C
By:
Deputy Clerk to t Board
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
y Clerk to the Board WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
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JUN 12 7-ft4
CONTRACTOR:
Art & Soul Care, LLC
4657 West 20`h Street, Unit C
Greeley, CO 80634
(720) 936-9300
Ni hnGe /Oa 11,4 LAC
Nichole Miller, MA, LPC (Apr 12, 2019)
By:
Date:
Nichole Miller, Owner
Apr 12, 2019
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EXHIBIT A
WELD COUNTY'S REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
(Weld County's Request for Proposal is incorporated into this agreement by reference and will be provided upon
request to the Department.)
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EXHIBIT B
CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
Art & Soul Care, LLC
Nichole Tesone Miller, M.A., L.P.C
4657 W. 20th Street, Unit C
Greeley, CO 80634
January 22, 2018
Ms. Tobi Cullins
Child Welfare Contract and Services Coordinator
Weld County Department of Human Services
RE: Contract Bid for Child Welfare Services
Dear Ms. Cullins,
I would like to renew my contract bid as a provider for Weld County Department of Human
Services. I have maintained a contract since June 2015 and would like to continue offering Life
Skills (therapeutic) visitation services. My licensing in the state of Colorado remains current, is
without dispute, and is registered with DORA. Further, I continue to carry applicable liability
insurance for my counseling practice, my office, and the vehicle used for transportation during
visits (attached). These policies will be renewed as necessary.
For this 2019-20 contract year, I am including a bid for Home Study services. In July 2018, I
attended and successfully completed the Structured Analysis Family Evaluation (SAFE) Home
Study Training provided by the Colorado Child Welfare Training System (certificate attached).
Please consider this letter and the following information and documentation as a formal bid for a
contract for services for Weld County Depai tment of IIuman Services in the areas of Life Skills
and Home Studies. I hereby waive my rights to a sealed bid.
Sincerely,
fggi
Nichole T. Miller, M.A., L.P.C.
Licensed Professional Counselor
EXHIBIT B
PROVIDER INFORMATION FORM
Weld County Department of Human Services
Art & Soul Care, LLC 19164
AGENCY OR PRIVATE PRACTICE TRAILS PROVIDER ID (If Known)
Nichole Miller, MA, LPC Owner, therapist
PRIMARY CONTACT— FULL NAME PRIMARY CONTACT - TITLE
j 720 )936-9300
PHONE NUMBER
EXT. FAX NUMBER
nicholemillerIPC@RmaiLcam www.artandsoulcare.com
PRIMARY CONTACT— E-MAIL ADDRESS AGENCY/PRACTICE WEB ADDRESS (IF APPLICABLE)
4657 W. 20th St., Unit C
AGENCY MAILING ADDRESS
Greeley 80634
CITY ZIP
REFERRAL CONTACT
Nichole Miller Owner, therapist
REFFERAL CONTACT — FULL NAME REFERRAL CONTACT - TITLE
(720 i 936-9300 nicholemillerlpc@Rmail.com
REFERRAL CONTACT — PHONE NUMBER
EXT. REFERRAL CONTACT — E-MAIL ADDRESS
BILLING CONTACT
Nichole Miller Owner, therapist
BILLING CONTACT —FULL NAME BILLING CONTACT- TITLE
(720 ) 936-9300
BILLING CONTACT— PHONE NUMBER
nicholernillerIpc@grnailcorn
EXT. BILLING CONTACT — E-MAIL ADDRESS
I certify that the services proposed for intended use by the Weld County Department of Human Services will meet
all the specifications it has so indicated in this bid form. I further affirm intention to enter into an agreement with
Weld County, on behalf of the Weld County Department of Human Services, and comply with all requirements of
the contract, if awarded.
The Board of Weld County Commissioners reserve the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informality in the
bids, and to accept the bid, or part of a bid, that, in the opinion of the Board, is in the best interests of the Board and
of the County of Weld, State of Colorado. The Board of Weld County Commissioners shall give preference to
resident Weld County bidders in all cases where the bids are competitive in price and quality.
Signature of Authorized Representative:
Date of Signature:
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Bid No.: B 1900025
EXHIBIT C
PROPOSAL TEMPLATE
1. Bidder's legal entity name:
2. Program name or service type
being proposed:
Art & Soul Care, LLC
Life Skills
3. Modalities, curriculum or tools that will be utilized in the delivery of the service.
a. Therapeutic Visitation — A supervised visitation program that incorporates techniques from a variety
of therapeutic models including, individual, couples, and family therapy, Emotion Focused therapy,
parenting education, and parent child interaction observations.
b. Supervised Visitation — Supervision of family visits for the purposes of guidance and giving feedback
to parents giving them the opportunity to practice new skills learned during visitation. Contractor shall
be physically present and within sight at all times and will intervene as needed to ensure the safety and
wellbeing of all participants, specifically children. The ultimate aim will be to equip families so they are
competent and able to progress and complete specific program treatment goals successfully.
c. Safe Exchanges — Supervised exchange of children for the purposes of parenting time where each
parent or guardian shall have pick up and drop off times that will prevent face to face contact between
parties.
d. Parenting Skills — Contractor will teach parenting skills, budgeting, child development, relationship
skills, nutrition, acceptable methods of discipline, and other home management skills in order to assist
parents in becoming better caregivers.
e. Monitored Visitation- Therapist will arrive to the designated location for 15-20 minutes at a time,
during an arranged period of time. Observations will be made and the family interactions will be
monitored for safety, appropriate behavior, and the caregiver's ability to meet the needs of the
child(ren). Therapist will intervene as needed to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all participants.
4. Capacity to Provide Services (ex. 4 hours/week).
Availability up to 10 hours/week, but will be open to more on a case -by -case basis.
5. Goals of the service.
Supervision/visitation will include observations, interpretation, perceptions, and recommendations to
parents, families and the Department. Contractor will provide concrete, supportive guidance and
education to address behavioral and emotional concerns, using evidence based successful practices.
These methods may include but are not limited to Solution Focused and Cognitive Behavioral models
of therapy. Monitored visitation will include observations, interpretation, perceptions, and
recommendations to parents, families and the Department. Contractor will provide concrete,
supportive guidance and education to address behavioral and emotional concerns, using evidence
based successful practices. These methods may include but are not limited to Solution Focused and
Cognitive Behavioral models of therapy.
6. Outcomes of service.
a. Contractor will submit timely monthly reports using the Department's format, as required by the
Department.
Bid No.: 1900025
EXHIBIT C
PROPOSAL TEMPLATE
b. Contractor will provide a safe, therapeutic environment designed to engage and strengthen the
family system.
c. Contractor will identify areas of concerns and make recommendations to the Department.
Documentation will be entered on the monthly reports, but will also be reported to the Department
immediately if it is a crisis or emergency situation, specifically issues related to physical, emotional, or
sexual abuse.
d. Contractor will submit monthly invoices and will utilize the Department's method of billing for these
services.
e. Contractor will be available to the Department for staffing and reviewing client progress and ongoing
concerns. It is understood that some case management hours are not billable hours.
f. Contractor will make every effort to respond to a new referral within one business day of email
receipt. Contractor will make every reasonable effort to begin services within one week of the received
referral.
g. Contractor will make every effort to engage the individual or family with at least three documented
attempts to set up an appointment. If after three documented attempts the client doesn't respond,
contractor will notify the caseworker. Therapy will be discontinued if client does not re-engage.
h. Contractor agrees to enter into a contract with Weld County Department of Human Services and
comply with all requirements of the contract. The current contract shall commence on June 1, 2019
through May 31, 2020
7. Target population for service.
Visitation services are provided for families assigned to cases from Weld County Courts.
8. Service access.
Contractor will provide office -based, home -based, and community -based life skills services to
individuals and families referred by Weld County DHS. Office -based services will be provided at 4657
W. 20th St., Unit C, Greeley, CO 80634. Contractor is available to offer services in Weld County and
surrounding counties as needed.
9. Languages service is available in.
English
10. Rates of service.
Office -based, Home -based and Community -based visitation within a 30 minute drive
(a surcharge will be added for anything beyond a 30 minute drive) $130/hr
Travel surcharge (without client)
Transporting a client
Staffing (Facilitations, FTMs, TDMs, etc.)
Court testimony in Weld County
Monitored Visits (minimum of 1 hour)
Safe Exchanges
Cancellation/No Show (when appointment has been confirmed within 24/hrs of scheduled meeting
and client fails to appear or cancels the day of appointment) $65
$50/hr
$130/hr
$130/hr
$200/hr
$50/hr
$45/exchange
Bid No.: 1900025
EXHIBIT C
PROPOSAL TEMPLATE
1. Bidder's legal entity name:
2. Program name or service type
being proposed:
Art & Soul Care, LLC
Home Studies
3. Modalities, curriculum or tools that will be utilized in the delivery of the service.
Therapist has been trained in the Structured Analysis Family Evaluation (SAFE) Home Study model
through the Colorado Child Welfare Training System, completed in July 2018. Therapist will use this
model to engage families for home studies, give questionnaires, conduct interviews, mitigate potential
issues, and write up the final Home Study reports. Therapist will also rely on personal and professional
counseling skills during interviews with potential foster/adoptive families. Therapist has knowledge of
kinship care, foster care, kinship foster care, parent care, foster -adopt, adoption, and Interstate
Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC).
4. Capacity to Provide Services (ex. 4 hours/week).
Therapist is available to provide 1-3 home studies per month depending on the number of adults being
interviewed and the distance to their home from Greeley, CO.
5. Goals of the service.
The goal of providing Home Study services is to provide WCDHS with an accurate portrayal of potential
kinship, foster and adoptive families. Therapist will use the SAFE model to assess and provide a
recommendation to WCDHS based on information gathered through SAFE questionnaires and in -
person interviews. Therapist is willing to comply with the SAFE Home Study process and specifications
as set by WCDHS, including required communication with caseworkers/staff.
6. Outcomes of service.
a. Contractor will provide WCDHS with a current assessment of potential foster and adoptive families
so that Weld County children can be placed in safe and loving homes. The final report, using the SAFE
format, will be written in a timely manner and submitted to WCDHS upon completion of necessary
interviews and surveys.
b. Contractor will identify areas of concerns and make recommendations to the WCDHS.
Documentation will be entered on the monthly reports, but will also be reported immediately if it is a
crisis or emergency situation, specifically issues related to physical, emotional, or sexual abuse.
c. Contractor will submit an invoice and will utilize the WCDHS method of billing for these services.
d. Contractor will be available to the WCDHS for staffing and reviewing client progress and ongoing
concerns. It is understood that some case management hours are not billable hours.
e. Contractor will make every effort to respond to a new referral within one business day of email
receipt. Contractor will make every reasonable effort to begin services within one week of the received
referral.
f. Contractor will make every effort to engage the individual or family with at least three documented
attempts to set up an appointment. If after three documented attempts the client doesn't respond,
contractor will notify the caseworker. Services will be discontinued if client does not re-engage.
Bid No.: 1900025
EXHIBIT C
PROPOSAL TEMPLATE
g. Contractor agrees to enter into a contract with Weld County Department of Human Services and
comply with all requirements of the contract. The current contract shall commence on June 1, 2019
through May 31, 2020
7. Target population for service.
Therapist is willing to work with any potential families seeking a Home Study through WCDHS, as
deemed appropriate by WCDHS staff.
8. Service access.
Therapist is available for phone and/or video conferencing, although in person meetings are preferred.
Therapist is available to travel to the homes of Home Study participants. Therapist is available to
conduct Home Studies in locations outside of Greeley and/or Weld County, pending therapist's
approval on a case -by -case basis. In the event an in -office meeting should occur, therapist's office is
located at 4657 W. 20th St., Unit C, Greeley, CO 80634.
9. Languages service is available in.
English
10. Rates of service.
Home Study (full home study, up to 2 adults) $1100
Additional adults (after 2) $200/per adult
Partial Home Study (minimum 2 phone contacts and 1 face-to-face contact) $600
Home Study Update $800
Staffing $130/hr
Mileage (if location is more than 15 minutes from therapist's Greeley office) $.58/mile
Bid No.: 1900025
STAFF DATA SHEET(Bidder must list all applicable staff who will manage fii4lfirefTalaminister the proposed service. One Staff Data Sheet per proposed service.
Bidder should not combine services.)
PROPOSED SERVICE OR Life Skills
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Bid No.: B1900025
STAFF DATA SHEET(Bidder must list all applicable staff who will manage 5litf/BITatiminister the proposed service. One Staff Data Sheet per proposed service.
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COLORADO
Child Welfare Training System
Certificate of Completion
Nichole Miller
Has successfully completed the course titled
SAFE Training
and obtained 12 hours of training credit hours on
This course is trained by the Colorado Child Welfare
Training System on behalf of the Colorado
Department of Human Services.
Kelly Parsons, Learning Delivery Manager
Colorado Child Welfare Training System
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LCOLORADO
Department of
Regulatory Agencies
Congratulations! Below are your electronic wallet cards to use as proof of your license. You can also print
your license at any time by visiting www.colorado.gov/dora/DPO_Print_License and following, the
instructions tiste:.
If you would like a more durable wallet card option, you can order one for a fee by visiting
www.nasbastore.org and selecting the "Colorado License Cards" link on the left hand side of the page. if
you prefer, you can also contact NASBA by phone at 1-888-925-5237 or by email at nasbastore@nasba.org.
Should you have questions about your credential, or need other information please contact our Customer
Service Team at 303-894-7800 or dora_registrations@state.co.us.
Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies
Division of Professions and Occupations
State Board of Licensed Professional Counselor Examiners
LPC.0006077
Number Issue Date
Active 08/31/2019
Credential Status Expire Date
Verify this credential at: www.cotorado.gov/dora/dpo
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Nichole Su Miller
Licensed Professional Counselor
09/01/2017
Division DirectorbRonne Hines Credential Holder Signature
Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies
Division of Professions and Occupations
State Board of Licensed Professional Counselor Examiners
Nichole Su Miller
Licensed Professional Counselor
LPC.0006077 09/01/2017
Number Issue Date
Active 08/31/2019
Credential Status Expire Date
Verify this credential at: www.colorado.govtdora/dpo
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CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE
Master Policy Named insured
National Professional Purchasing Group Association, Inc.
THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF
Go Lockton Affinity, LLC
INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON
P. O. Box 410679
THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES
Kansas City, Missouri 64141-0679
NOT AMEND, EXTEND, OR ALTER THE COVERAGE
AFFORDED BY THE CERTIFICATE DESCRIBED BELOW.
Named Insured Member:
Nichole Miller Art & Soul Care, LLC
INSURERS AFFORDING COVERAGE:
4657 W. 20th St. Unit C
Greeley, CO 80634
Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's, London
Member Certificate Number: 105-2023925-00
Primary Occupation: Licensed or Certified Professional
Counselor
THE CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAS BEEN ISSUED TO THE MEMBER NAMED ABOVE FOR THE
POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR
OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS DOCUMENT MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE
CERTIFICATE ISSUED TO THE MEMBER NAMED ABOVE IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND
CONDITIONS OF THE MASTER POLICY TO WHICH IT REFERS TO. AGGREGATE LIMITS MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY
PAID CLAIMS.
1. Unique Market Reference Number: B0713GLOPR1800702
2. Policy Period: The Policy Period shall commence during the Policy Period set forth below. Coverage shall
commence from the date upon which the Named Insured holds a valid RPG membership during the Policy
Period and shall continue up to but not exceeding 365 days in all.
From: 01/29/2019
To: 01/29/2020
Both dates at 12:01 a.m Local Time at the address stated in Item 1 above.
3. Policy Administrator: Lockton Affinity, LLC P.O. Box 410679 Kansas City, MO 64141-0679
4. Insuring Agreements and Limits of Liability
A. Professional Liability:
i. Each Claim includes Claims Expenses
$1,000,000
ii. Aggregate Limit of Liability includes Claims Expenses
$3,000,000
B. General Liabiltyy (includes Host Liquor Liability)
i. Each Claim includes Claims Expenses
$1,000,000
ii. Aggregate Limit of Liability includes Claims Expenses
$3,000,000
C. Fire/Water Damage Legal Liability from any one fire or Water Damage
includes Claims Expenses
$100,000
D. Medical Expense Payments
i. Each Person
$2,000
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$50,000
E. Policy Aggregate Limit of Liability includes Claims Expenses
$3,000,000
Supplementary payments are in addition to these limits.
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315 N. 11th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
SHOULD THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICY BE
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EXHIBIT C
PROPOSAL TEMPLATE
1. Bidder's legal entity name:
2. Program name or service type
being proposed:
Art & Soul Care, LLC
Home Studies
3. Modalities, curriculum or tools that will be utilized in the delivery of the service.
Therapist has been trained in the Structured Analysis Family Evaluation (SAFE) Home Study model
through the Colorado Child Welfare Training System, completed in July 2018. Therapist will use this
model to engage families for home studies, give questionnaires, conduct interviews, mitigate potential
issues, and write up the final Home Study reports. Therapist will also rely on personal and professional
counseling skills during interviews with potential foster/adoptive families. Therapist has knowledge of
kinship care, foster care, kinship foster care, parent care, foster -adopt, adoption, and Interstate
Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC).
4. Capacity to Provide Services (ex. 4 hours/week).
Therapist is available to provide 1-3 home studies per month depending on the number of adults being
interviewed and the distance to their home from Greeley, CO.
5. Goals of the service.
The goal of providing Home Study services is to provide WCDHS with an accurate portrayal of potential
kinship, foster and adoptive families. Therapist will use the SAFE model to assess and provide a
recommendation to WCDHS based on information gathered through SAFE questionnaires and in -
person interviews. Therapist is willing to comply with the SAFE Home Study process and specifications
as set by WCDHS, including required communication with caseworkers/staff.
6. Outcomes of service.
a. Contractor will provide WCDHS with a current assessment of potential foster and adoptive families
so that Weld County children can be placed in safe and loving homes. The final report, using the SAFE
format, will be written in a timely manner and submitted to WCDHS upon completion of necessary
interviews and surveys.
b. Contractor will identify areas of concerns and make recommendations to the WCDHS.
Documentation will be entered on the monthly reports, but will also be reported immediately if it is a
crisis or emergency situation, specifically issues related to physical, emotional, or sexual abuse.
c. Contractor will submit an invoice and will utilize the WCDHS method of billing for these services.
d. Contractor will be available to the WCDHS for staffing and reviewing client progress and ongoing
concerns. It is understood that some case management hours are not billable hours.
e. Contractor will make every effort to respond to a new referral within one business day of email
receipt. Contractor will make every reasonable effort to begin services within one week of the received
referral.
f. Contractor will make every effort to engage the individual or family with at least three documented
attempts to set up an appointment. If after three documented attempts the client doesn't respond,
contractor will notify the caseworker. Services will be discontinued if client does not re-engage.
Bid No.: 1900025
EXHIBIT C
PROPOSAL TEMPLATE
g. Contractor agrees to enter into a contract with Weld County Department of Human Services and
comply with all requirements of the contract. The current contract shall commence on June 1, 2019
through May 31, 2020
7. Target population for service.
Therapist is willing to work with any potential families seeking a Home Study through WCDHS, as
deemed appropriate by WCDHS staff.
8. Service access.
Therapist is available for phone and/or video conferencing, although in person meetings are preferred.
Therapist is available to travel to the homes of Home Study participants. Therapist is available to
conduct Home Studies in locations outside of Greeley and/or Weld County, pending therapist's
approval on a case -by -case basis. In the event an in -office meeting should occur, therapist's office is
located at 4657 W. 20th St., Unit C, Greeley, CO 80634.
9. Languages service is available in.
English
10. Rates of service.
Home Study (full home study, up to 2 adults) $1100/episode
Additional adults (after 2) $200/adult
Partial Home Study (minimum 2 phone contacts and 1 face-to-face contact) $600/episode
Home Study Update $800/episode
Staffing $130/h r
Mileage (accrued outside of 30 mile catchment radius from Office) $0.56/mile
Bid No.: 1900025
EXHIBIT C
PROPOSAL TEMPLATE
1. Bidder's legal entity name:
2. Program name or service type
being proposed:
Art & Soul Care, LLC
Life Skills
3. Modalities, curriculum or tools that will be utilized in the delivery of the service.
a. Therapeutic Visitation — A supervised visitation program that incorporates techniques from a variety
of therapeutic models including, individual, couples, and family therapy, Emotion Focused therapy,
parenting education, and parent child interaction observations.
b. Supervised Visitation — Supervision of family visits for the purposes of guidance and giving feedback
to parents giving them the opportunity to practice new skills learned during visitation. Contractor shall
be physically present and within sight at all times and will intervene as needed to ensure the safety and
wellbeing of all participants, specifically children. The ultimate aim will be to equip families so they are
competent and able to progress and complete specific program treatment goals successfully.
c. Safe Exchanges — Supervised exchange of children for the purposes of parenting time where each
parent or guardian shall have pick up and drop off times that will prevent face to face contact between
parties.
d. Parenting Skills — Contractor will teach parenting skills, budgeting, child development, relationship
skills, nutrition, acceptable methods of discipline, and other home management skills in order to assist
parents in becoming better caregivers.
e. Monitored Visitation- Therapist will arrive to the designated location for 15-20 minutes at a time,
during an arranged period of time. Observations will be made and the family interactions will be
monitored for safety, appropriate behavior, and the caregiver's ability to meet the needs of the
child(ren). Therapist will intervene as needed to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all participants.
4. Capacity to Provide Services (ex. 4 hours/week).
Availability up to 10 hours/week, but will be open to more on a case -by -case basis.
5. Goals of the service.
Supervision/visitation will include observations, interpretation, perceptions, and recommendations to
parents, families and the Department. Contractor will provide concrete, supportive guidance and
education to address behavioral and emotional concerns, using evidence based successful practices.
These methods may include but are not limited to Solution Focused and Cognitive Behavioral models
of therapy. Monitored visitation will include observations, interpretation, perceptions, and
recommendations to parents, families and the Department. Contractor will provide concrete,
supportive guidance and education to address behavioral and emotional concerns, using evidence
based successful practices. These methods may include but are not limited to Solution Focused and
Cognitive Behavioral models of therapy.
6. Outcomes of service.
a. Contractor will submit timely monthly reports using the Department's format, as required by the
Department.
Bid No.: 1900025
EXHIBIT C
PROPOSAL TEMPLATE
b. Contractor will provide a safe, therapeutic environment designed to engage and strengthen the
family system.
c. Contractor will identify areas of concerns and make recommendations to the Department.
Documentation will be entered on the monthly reports, but will also be reported to the Department
immediately if it is a crisis or emergency situation, specifically issues related to physical, emotional, or
sexual abuse.
d. Contractor will submit monthly invoices and will utilize the Department's method of billing for these
services.
e. Contractor will be available to the Department for staffing and reviewing client progress and ongoing
concerns. It is understood that some case management hours are not billable hours.
f. Contractor will make every effort to respond to a new referral within one business day of email
receipt. Contractor will make every reasonable effort to begin services within one week of the received
referral.
g. Contractor will make every effort to engage the individual or family with at least three documented
attempts to set up an appointment. If after three documented attempts the client doesn't respond,
contractor will notify the caseworker. Therapy will be discontinued if client does not re-engage.
h. Contractor agrees to enter into a contract with Weld County Department of Human Services and
comply with all requirements of the contract. The current contract shall commence on June 1, 2019
through May 31, 2020
7. Target population for service.
Visitation services are provided for families assigned to cases from Weld County Courts.
8. Service access.
Contractor will provide office -based, home -based, and community -based life skills services to
individuals and families referred by Weld County DHS. Office -based services will be provided at 4657
W. 20th St., Unit C, Greeley, CO 80634. Contractor is available to offer services in Weld County and
surrounding counties as needed.
9. Languages service is available in.
English
10. Rates of service.
Office -based therapeutic visitation
Home/Community-based visitation within a 30 mile radius of Office
Mileage (accrued outside of 30 mile catchment radius of Office)
Transporting a client
Staffing (Facilitations, FTMs, TDMs, etc.)
Court testimony in Weld County
Safe Exchanges
Cancellation/No Show (when appointment has been confirmed within
24/hrs of scheduled meeting and client fails to appear or cancels the day
of appointment)
$130/hr
$195/hr
$0.56/mile
$130/hr
$130/hr
$200/hr
$45/exchange
$65
Bid No.: 1900025
EXHIBIT C
SCOPE OF SERVICES
1. Contractor will provide Home Studies and Life Skills, as referred by the Department.
2. Home Studies:
a. Contractor will conduct the following types of Home Studies:
i. Kinship Care
ii. Foster Care
iii. Kinship Foster Care
iv. Parent Care
v. Foster -Adoption
vi. Adoption
vii. Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC)
b. Contractor is certified in Structured Analysis Family Evaluation (SAFE) and is on the State's
approved home study vendor list. Contractor also is certified as a SAFE Supervisor.
c. Contractor will utilize the most current Structured Analysis Family Evaluation (SAFE) forms and
templates. Contractor will ensure all home studies completed for the Department include, at a
minimum, all the following:
i. SAFE Home Study template.
ii. Compatibility Inventory.
iii. References and documented direct follow-up with references (phone call or meeting).
iv. Psychosocial Inventory for all applicants.
v. Questionnaire I and II for all applicants.
vi. Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA)/Indian heritage discovery and documentation.
vii. All additional collateral information collected from the applicants.
viii. Urinalysis (UA) result from a certified testing facility, if requested by the Department. A
UA will be required for any individual 18 or older residing in the home, when requested
by the Department, if substance abuse concerns are noted. The cost of the UA will be
responsibility of the applicant.
d. Contractor will meet regularly with Department staff during the home study process. At a
minimum, Contractor will meet with Department staff as follows:
i. Following completion of individual applicant meetings.
ii. Three (3) weeks after the completion of individual applicant meetings.
iii. Prior to the final review with the applicant(s).
e. Contractor understands that reimbursement for partial home studies will only occur after the
following:
i. At least one (1) face-to-face meeting and two (2) phone contacts, and
ii. A letter has been submitted to the Department documenting why the study cannot
move forward.
f. Location of Services: In referred applicant's home within the Greeley area. Services needed
outside of the Greeley area or Weld will be considered by Contractor on a case -by -case basis.
Contractor has an office located at 4657 West 20t Street, Unit C, in Greeley, CO 80634.
g. Language: English only.
3. Life Skills (Home/Community Based Visitation):
a. Capacity for Services: Up to 10 hours/week with additional hours considered on a case -by -case
basis.
b. Goals of Services:
i. Observations, interpretation, perceptions, and recommendations to parents, families
and the Department.
ii. Concrete, supportive guidance and education to address behavioral and emotional
concerns, using evidence based successful practices, including but not limited to
Solution Focused and Cognitive Behavioral models of therapy.
c. Outcomes of Services:
i. Contractor will provide a safe, therapeutic environment designed to engage and
strengthen the family system.
d. Target Population: Weld County families.
e. Service Access: Contractor will provide office -based, home -based, and community -based life
skills services to individuals and families referred by Weld County DHS. Office -based services will
be provided at 4657 W. 20th St., Unit C, Greeley, CO 80634. Contractor is available to offer
services in Weld County and surrounding counties as needed.
f. Language: English only.
4. Contractor will respond to the Quality Assurance Team Supervisor (hainlejd@weldgov.com, 970-400-
6210) within three (3) business days regarding the ability to accept the received referral.
5. Upon acceptance of a referral, Contractor will offer an initial appointment within seven (7) days of
receiving the referral. The first attempt to contact the client will occur within 24 hours of receiving the
referral (excluding weekends and holidays). Contractor will document efforts to engage client in referred
services. If the client does not respond after three (3) attempts in the first seven (7) days of the referral
period, the Contractor will notify the caseworker and the Quality Assurance Team Supervisor
(hainlejd@weldgov.com, 970-400-6210).
6. Contractor understands that "no shows" are defined as unexcused and unplanned/uncommunicated
absences for visitation services. If a rate for "no shows" is not specifically stated in Exhibit D, Rate
Schedule, then Contractor understand that the Department will no reimburse for "no shows". Contractor
understands that the Department will only reimburse Contractor for up to two (2) "no-shows" on the part
of the client per month. After three (3) "no-shows, "Contractor will place client on a behavioral plan
requiring attendance or discharged client from services. Contractor must inform the caseworker and the
Quality Assurance Team Supervisor (hainlejd@weldgov.com, 970-400-6210).
7. Contractor understands that the Department will not reimburse Contractor for cancelled appointments
either on the part of the client or the Contractor. If the cancellation is generated from the Contractor, a
"makeup" session/episode, to occur within 30 days of the cancellation, will be offered to the client
(excluding session/episodes that fall on holidays). If the cancellation is generated from the client, the
Contractor must request a makeup session from the Department prior to the makeup session occurring
(excluding session/episodes that fall on holidays). After three (3) cancellations, Contractor will inform the
caseworker and the Quality Assurance Team Supervisor (hainleidPweldgov.com) immediately via email,
to discuss service continuation.
8. Contractor will identify in detail areas of continued concern and make recommendations to the
Department regarding continuation of services and/or the need for additional services.
9. Contractor will document in detail any and all observed or verbalized concerns regarding any child whom
the Contractor is working with under an active referral. Areas of concern may include, but are not limited
to, any physical, emotional, educational or behavioral issues. Areas of concern should be reported
immediately AND on the required monthly report.
10. Contractor will submit reports on a monthly basis for each active referral for ongoing services. Reports
will be submitted per the online format required by the Department, unless otherwise directed by the
Department.
11. Contractor agrees any change to an existing referral must be pre -approved through the Child Welfare
Contract and Services Coordinator, a Department -facilitated Team Decision Making (TDM) or Family Team
Meeting (FTM), or by court order. A change is defined as anything outside of the approved documented
service on the initial authorized referral form. This may include an increase or decrease in services hours,
change in frequency, change in location of services, transportation needs, or any change to the initial
referral or subsequent authorizations.
12. Contractor agrees to attend meetings when available and as requested by the Department. Such meetings
include Court Facilitations, Court Staffings, Family Team Meetings and/or Team Decision Making
meetings. The Department will reimburse for actual participation in the meeting only so long as the
meeting is at least one hour in length, the Contractor obtains the Facilitator's signature on the Client
Verification Form (if in person) at the time of the meeting and participation in the meeting is deemed
appropriate and necessary by the Department. Staffings and/or meetings other than those listed above
are not considered reimbursable unless otherwise approved by the Child Welfare Contract and Services
Coordinator. Contractor may participate by phone, if approved by the Department.
13. Contractor will notify the Quality Assurance Team Supervisor (hainlejd@weldgov.com, 970-400-6210) of
new staff who will manage and/or administer the services with the following information:
a. Staff member name and contact information
b. Education level/degree (if applicable)
c. Licensure/credentials (if applicable)
d. Department of Regulatory Authority (DORA) number (if applicable)
e. Supervisor name and contact information
The Department reserves the right to decline the new staff members managing and/or administering
services to Department clients.
EXHIBIT D
RATE SCHEDULE
1. Funding and Method of Payment
The Department agrees to reimburse the Contractor in consideration of the work and services performed
under this Agreement at the rate specific in Paragraph 2, below. The total amount to be paid to the
Contractor during the term of this Agreement shall be reported by the Department after May 31, 2020.
Expenses incurred by the Contractor prior to the term of this Agreement are not eligible Department
expenditures and shall not be reimbursed by the Department.
Payment pursuant to this Agreement, whether in whole or in part, is subject to and contingent upon the
continuing availability of said funds for the purposes hereof. In the event that said funds, or any part
thereof, become unavailable as determined by the Department, the Department may immediately
terminate the Agreement or amend it accordingly.
2. Fees for Services
Home Studies:
$200.00/Each (Additional Adult(s), after 2)
$1,100.00/Episode (Full home study, 2 adults)
$800.00/Episode (Home Study Update)
$ .56/Mile (Mileage, outside 30 -mile catchment area from 4657 West 20th Street, Unit C)
$600.00/Episode (Partial Home Study, minimum of 2 phone and 1 face-to-face)
Life Skills:
$195.00/Hour (Home/Community Based Visitation)
$ 0.56/Mile (Mileage, outside 30 -mile catchment area from 4657 West 20th Street, Unit C)
$130.00/Hour (Office Visitation)
$130.00/Hour (Staffing, Family Team Meeting, Team Decision Making Meeting)
3. Submittal of Vouchers
Contractor shall prepare and submit monthly a Request for Reimbursement, Client Verification Form,
other supporting documentation, and monthly report if applicable, certifying that services authorized
were provided on the date(s) indicated and the charges were made pursuant to the terms and conditions
of Paragraph 3 and Exhibit A.
Contractor shall submit all Requests for Reimbursement and supporting documentation to the
Department by the 7th day of the month following the month of service, but no later than 60 days from
the date of service. Requests for Reimbursement and/or supporting documentation received after 60
days from the date of service may result in delay or forfeiture of payment. Consistent failure to meet the
60 -day deadline may result in termination of the Agreement.
For ongoing services, proof of services rendered shall be a Client Verification Form signed by the client
and a monthly report submitted in accordance with Paragraph 3(d) of this Agreement.
For one-time services, proof of services rendered shall be receipt of a Client Verification Form and the
completed product.
For Monitored Sobriety services, proof of services rendered shall be the test result.
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