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RE: APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR FOSTER PARENT
PRIDE CO -FACILITATOR AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - NICOLE WRIGHT
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to
Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of
administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with an Agreement for Professional Services
for a Foster Parent Pride Co -Facilitator between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and
through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of
Human Services, and Nicole Wright, commencing February 1, 2020, and ending December 31,
2020, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said agreement, and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said agreement, a copy
of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of
Weld County, Colorado, that the Agreement for Professional Services for a Foster Parent Pride
Co -Facilitator between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County
Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Human Services, and
Nicole Wright, be, and hereby is, approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized
to sign said agreement.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 29th day of January, A.D., 2020.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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Weld County Clerk to the Board
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Mike Freeman, Chair
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: December 3, 2019
TO: Board of County Commissioners — Pass -Around
FR: Judy A. Griego, Director, Human Services
RE: Agreement for Professional Services with Nicole Wright
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 for Professional Services with Nicole Wright. The
Department would like to enter into an agreement with Nicole Wright, Weld County certified foster parent, to serve as a
co -facilitator for Parent Information Resources, Development and Education (PRIDE) trainings for potential foster and
adoptive families. As a co -facilitator, Ms. Wright will assist with PRIDE training preparation and training, including
facilitation of in -person sessions, provision of first-hand knowledge and experience as a foster parent, and delivery of
feedback regarding participants' ability to understand and demonstrate the required competencies. She will also meet with
potential foster parents and Department staff to discuss feedback and/or concerns. The Department will evaluate and
assess the use of a co -facilitator per established 2.3.90. Foster Parent PRIDE Co -Facilitator Policy of the Department's
Policy and Guidelines Manual.
The major provisions of the agreement are:
Term
Service/Funding
Rate
January 1, 2020 -
December 31, 2020
Foster Parent PRIDE Co -Facilitator
$30.00/Hour - Maximum reimbursement up to
$1,020.00 per month or $9,180.00 for the term of
the Agreement.
Maximum hours shall not exceed thirty-four (34)
hours per month or three -hundred six (306) hours
for the term of the Agreement.
I do not recommend a Work Session. I recommend approval of this Agreement and authorize Chair to sign.
Sean P. Conway
Mike Freeman, Pro -Tern
Scott James
Barbara Kirkmeyer, Chair
Steve Moreno
Approve
Recommendation Work Session
Schedule
Pass -Around Memorandum; December 3, 2019— CMS 3282
Other/Comments:
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WELD COUNTY AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
BETWEEN WELD COUNTY AND NICOLE WRIGHT
(FOSTER PARENT PRIDE CO -FACILITATOR)
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this day ofQ, by and between
the County of Weld, a body corporate and politic of the State of Colorado, by nd th ough its Board of County
Commissioners, whose address is 1150 "O" Street, Greeley, Colorado 80631 hereinafter referred to as "County,"
and Nicole Wright, who whose address is 3919 West 22nd Street, Greeley, CO 80634, hereinafter referred to as
"Contractor".
WHEREAS, County desires to retain Contract Professional as an independent Contract Professional to
perform services as more particularly set forth below; and
WHEREAS, Contract Professional has the ability, qualifications, and time available to timely perform
the services, and is willing to perform the services according to the terms of this Agreement.
WHEREAS, Contract Professional is authorized to do business in the State of Colorado and has the time,
skill, expertise, and experience necessary to provide the services as set forth below;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, the
parties hereto agree as follows:
1. Introduction. The terms of this Agreement are contained in the terms recited in this document and in Exhibit
A, Scope of Services and Rate of Services, which forms an integral part of this Agreement. Exhibit A is
specifically incorporated herein by this reference.
2. Service or Work. Department of Human Services will provide the materials, equipment and/or products
necessary for the outlined scope of services and the Contractor agrees to diligently provide all services and labor,
as described in Exhibit A.
3. Term. The term of this Agreement shall be from February 1, 2020, through December 31, 2020, or Contractor's
completion of the responsibilities described in Exhibit A. This Agreement may be extended annually upon written
agreement of both parties.
4. Termination. County has the right to terminate this Agreement, with or without cause on thirty (30) days
written notice. Furthermore, this Agreement may be terminated at any time without notice upon a material breach
of the terms of the Agreement.
5. Extension or Modification. Any amendments or modifications to this agreement shall be in writing signed
by both parties. No additional services or work performed by Contractor shall be the basis for additional
compensation unless and until Contractor has obtained written authorization and acknowledgement by County
for such additional services.
6. Compensation/Contract Amount. County agrees to pay an amount no greater than $9,180.00 for the term
of this Agreement, as set forth in Paragraph 3. County agrees to pay Contractor through an invoice process during
this Agreement in accordance with the Scope of Services as described in Exhibit A. Contractor agrees to submit
invoices which detail the work completed by Contractor. The County will review each invoice and if it agrees
Contractor has completed the invoiced items to the County's satisfaction, it will remit payment to Contractor.
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Contractor agrees to work within the confines of the Scope of Services outlined in Exhibit A.
County will not withhold any taxes from monies paid to the Contractor hereunder and Contractor agrees to be
solely responsible for the accurate reporting and payment of any taxes related to payments made pursuant to the
terms of this Agreement.
7. Independent Contractor. 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.
8. Subcontractors. Contractor acknowledges that County 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 County's prior written consent, which may be withheld in County's
sole discretion.
9. Ownership. All work and information obtained by Contractor under this Agreement or individual work order
shall become or remain (as applicable), the property of County.
10. Confidentiality. Contractor agrees to keep confidential all of County's confidential information. Contractor
agrees not to sell, assign, distribute, or disclose any such confidential information to any other person or entity
without seeking written permission from the County. Contractor agrees to advise its employees, agents, and
consultants, of the confidential and proprietary nature of this confidential information and of the restrictions
imposed by this agreement.
11. Warranty. Contractor warrants that the services performed under this Agreement will be performed in a
manner consistent with the standards governing such services and the provisions of this Agreement. Contractor
further represents and warrants that all services shall be performed by qualified personnel in a professional and
workmanlike manner, consistent with industry standards, and that all services will conform to applicable
specifications.
12. Acceptance of Services Not a Waiver. In no event shall any action by County hereunder constitute or be
construed to be a waiver by County of any breach of this Agreement or default which may then exist on the part
of Contractor. Acceptance by the County of, or payment for, the services completed under this Agreement shall
not be construed as a waiver of any of the County's rights under this Agreement or under the law generally.
13. Insurance and Indemnification. Contractor shall procure at least the minimum amount of automobile
liability insurance required by the State of Colorado for the use of any personal vehicle. Proof of said automobile
liability insurance shall be provided to County prior to the performance of any services under this Agreement.
14. Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions Liability). The policy shall cover professional misconduct
or lack of ordinary skill for those positions defined in the Scope of Services of this contract. Contract Professional
shall maintain limits for all claims covering wrongful acts, errors and/or omissions, including design errors, if
applicable, for damage sustained by reason of or in the course of operations under this Contract resulting from
professional services. In the event that the professional liability insurance required by this Contract is written on
a claims -made basis, Contract Professional warrants that any retroactive date under the policy shall precede the
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effective date of this Contract; and that either continuous coverage will be maintained or an extended discovery
period will be exercised for a period of two (2) years beginning at the time work under this Contract is completed.
Minimum Limits:
Per Loss
Aggregate
$ 1,000,000
$ 2,000,000
15. Indemnity. The Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless County, its officers, agents, and
employees, from and against injury, loss damage, liability, suits, actions, or claims of any type or character arising
out of the work done in fulfillment of the terms of this Contract or on account of any act, claim or amount arising
or recovered under workers' compensation law or arising out of the failure of the Contractor to conform to any
statutes, ordinances, regulation, law or court decree.
16. Non -Assignment. Contractor may not assign or transfer this Agreement or any interest therein or claim
thereunder, without the prior written approval of County.
17. 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.
18. Compliance with Law. Contractor shall strictly comply with all applicable federal and State laws, rules and
regulations in effect or hereafter established, including without limitation, laws applicable to discrimination and
unfair employment practices.
19. Non -Exclusive Agreement. This Agreement is nonexclusive, and County may engage or use other
Contractors or persons to perform services of the same or similar nature.
20. Entire Agreement/Modifications. This Agreement including the Exhibits attached hereto and incorporated
herein, contains the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter contained in this
Agreement. This instrument supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, and understandings or agreements
with respect to the subject matter contained in this Agreement. This Agreement may be changed or supplemented
only by a written instrument signed by both parties.
21. Fund Availability. Financial obligations of the County payable after the current fiscal year are contingent
upon funds for that purpose being appropriated, budgeted and otherwise made available. Execution of this
Agreement by County does not create an obligation on the part of County to expend funds not otherwise
appropriated in each succeeding year.
22. Employee Financial Interest/Conflict of Interest — C.R.S. §§24-18-201 et seq. and §24-50-507. The
signatories to this Agreement state 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.
23. 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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24. 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 §§24-10-101 et seq., as applicable now or hereafter amended.
25. No Third -Party Beneficiary. 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.
26. 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 or its designee.
27. 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.
28. Public Employment Retirement Program. Contractor is responsible for notifying Weld County of any
previous participation in the Colorado Public Employee Retirement Program. Contractor must notify Weld
county of the most recent employment for a PERA contributing employer.
29. 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 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 County 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. Contractor 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 County, 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., County, may terminate this Agreement for breach, and if so terminated, Contractor shall be liable for
actual and consequential damages.
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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.
30. Acknowledgment. County and Contractor acknowledge that each has read this Agreement, understands it
and agrees to be bound by its terms. Both parties further agree that this Agreement, with the attached Exhibits A
and B, is the complete and exclusive statement of agreement between the parties and supersedes all proposals or
prior agreements, oral or written, and any other communications between the parties relating to the subject matter
of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed the Agreement as of the day, month,
and year first above written.
�i �(�C COUNTY:
ATTES • 6111 `"r,�-,�,� BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Weld o n Clerk to th B ` I . / �X WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
By:
Deputy Cl tot a Bo
ike Freeman, Chair JAN 2 9 2020
CONTRACTOR:
Nicole Wright
3919 West 22nd Street
Greeley, CO 80634
By:
Date:
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Nicole Wright ov 26, 2019)
Nicole Wright
Nov 26, 2019
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
The County currently utilizes the Parent Resources for Information, Development and Education (PRIDE) model of
practice for training potential foster, kin, and/or adoptive parents. PRIDE training will be replaced in March 2020
with the National Training and Development Curriculum (NTDC). Weld County is part of a five-year pilot project
that will develop and evaluate curriculum to prepare foster, kin, and adoptive parents to effectively parent children
exposed to trauma. Following the five-year pilot project, Weld County may continue to utilize the NTDC to train
potential foster, kin, and adoptive parents or may return to utilizing PRIDE. The NTDC model consists of foster
parent self -assessment, classroom training and self -guided continued learning. The goals of this training are
improved stability for children placed in foster care, permanency rates for children and increased child and family
well-being. The County has identified the need to add a foster parent as a co -facilitator, in addition to the existing
County facilitators.
1) The Contractor will, at the time of entering into this Agreement, have:
a. Successfully completed PRIDE training and obtained comprehensive knowledge of all five (5)
competencies as demonstrated in their foster parenting. Those competencies are:
i. Protecting and nurturing children; and
ii. Meeting children's developmental needs and addressing developmental delays; and
iii. Supporting relationships between children and their families; and
iv. Connecting children to safe, nurturing relationships intended to last a lifetime; and
v. Working as a member of a professional team.
b. Successfully completed the train the trainer training for the National Training and Development
Curriculum.
c. A minimum of one year as a certified foster parent, including at least one placement for a
minimum of six months.
d. Demonstrated growth in ability to parent children with challenges due to trauma.
e. A positive outlook on birth family and reunification.
f. Demonstrated ability to facilitate a group by having participated in Foster/Kinship Roundtables,
Welcome Nights or PRIDE panels. Facilitation skills include, but are not limited to:
i. Objectivity; and
ii. Ability to read a room and facilitate accordingly by being flexible; and
iii. Ability to be realistic and present information without being negative.
2) Responsibilities of the Contractor:
a. Attend required train the trainer training for new curriculum
b. Prepare for PRIDE and/or NTDC training
i. Review facilitator guide for upcoming topics.
ii. Prepare visual and audio materials.
c. Assist with group training
i. Co -facilitate in -person trainings.
ii. Provide first-hand knowledge and experience.
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3) Responsibilities of the County:
a. Provide Contractor access to PRIDE and NTDC materials, both written and audio; and
b. Evaluate and assess the Contractor's performance and interactions; and
c. Review end of session evaluations completed by PRIDE and/or NTDC participants; and
d. Observe interactions of Contractor and provide feedback; and
e. Review all information with the Foster Care Supervisor, Resource Manager and Child Welfare
Division Head.
4) Expected Outcomes:
a. Increased retention with new foster families; and
b. More diverse training; and
c. Increased understanding of a realistic foster parent experience; and
d. Thorough understanding of roles and responsibilities of a foster parent; and back up for the
County PRIDE/NTDC Facilitators.
5) Contractor will become familiar with, and follow, all State and Federal rules and regulations applicable to
the services provided under this Agreement.
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EXHIBIT B
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1) Funding and Method of Payment:
a. The County agrees to reimburse the Contractor in consideration of the work and services
performed under this Agreement at the rate specified in Paragraph 2, below. The total amount to
be paid to the Contractor during the term of this Agreement shall be reported by the County after
December 31, 2018.
b. Expenses incurred by the Contractor prior to the term of this agreement are not eligible
expenditures and shall not be reimbursed by the County.
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. In the event that said funds,
or any part thereof, become unavailable as determined by the County, County has the right to
terminate this Agreement, with or without cause on thirty (30) days written notice, or amend
accordingly.
2) Fees for Services:
a. Services rendered will be reimbursed at $30.00 per hour, with a maximum reimbursement up to
$1,020.00 per month or $9,180.00 for the term of this Agreement.
b. Maximum hours reimbursable under this Agreement shall not exceed thirty-four (34) hours per
month or three -hundred six (306) hours for the term of this Agreement.
3) Submittal of Vouchers:
a. Contractor shall prepare and submit an invoice each month to the County to certify that the
services authorized were provided on the date(s) indicated and the charges made were pursuant to
the terms and conditions of Exhibit A.
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Contract Form
*
WRIGHT, NICOLE
Entity ID*
$10034229
Contract Nacre
NICOLE WRIGHT - AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES FOR PRIDE CO -FACILITATOR
Contract Status
CTB REVIEW
Contract ID
3282
Contract Lead*
CULLINTA
❑ New Entity?
Parent Contract ID
Requires Board Approval
YES
Contract Lead Email Department Project #
cuRinta@co.weld.co.us
Contract Description*
NEW AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR PRIDE CO -FACILITATOR
Contract Description 2
Contract Type
AGREEMENT
Amount*
$9,180.00
Renewable
NO
Department
HUMAN SERVICES
Department Email
CM-
HumanService
dgovcom
Department Head Email
CM-HumanServices-
DeptHead ktgov. com
Cnnty Attorney
GENERAL COUNTY
AI IORNEYE
County Attorney Email
CM-
COUNTYATTORNEY@WELD
GOV.COM
If this is a renewal enter previous Contract ID
part of a NSA enter MSA Contract ID
nda Due Date
12/07/2019
12/11/2019
Will a work session with B0CC 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 those contracts are not in
Onaase
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Review Date
11/01/2020
Committed Delivery Date
Expiration Date*
12/3112020
Tyler Ref I
AG 012920
Contact Name Contact Type Contact Email
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Purchasing Approver
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Department Head
JAMIE ULRICH
DH Approved Date
01/22/2020
BOCC Approved
BOCC Signed Date
BOCC Agenda Date
01/29/2020
Originator
SNYDERKL
Finance Approver
BARB CONNOLLY
Contact Phone 1 Contact Phone 2
Purchasing Approved Date
Finance Approved Date
01/23/2020
Legal Counsel
KARIN MCDOUGAL
Legal Counsel Approved Date
01/23/2020
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