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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20203259.tiffelY \0J %' ti516 1 6 PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL MEMORANDUM DATE: December 15, 2020 TO: Board of County Commissioners — Pass -Around FR: Jamie Ulrich, Director, Human Services RE: Agreement Amendment with United Way of Weld County (UWWC) for Low -Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) Outreach 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 United Way of Weld County (UWWC) for Low -Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) Outreach. The Department entered into an Agreement for Professional Services with the United Way of Weld County (UWWC) to develop and implement a Low -Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) outreach campaign on November 4, 2020, identified as Tyler ID 2020-3259. The Department received its additional allocation from the State of $21,609.00 and wishes to amend the existing agreement to include these monies for a total amount of $47,609.00 (LEAP outreach and incentive funds). All other terms and conditions of the original agreement remain unchanged. I do not recommend a Work Session. I recommend approval of this Amendment and authorize the Chair to sign. Mike Freeman, Chair Scott James Barbara Kirkmeyer Steve Moreno, Pro -Tern Kevin Ross Approve Recommendation Work Session Schedule 1I'' Other/Comments: Pass -Around Memorandum; December 15, 2020 - CMS 4315 SUM rte, \2.121 12_0 cc/ oxzet,4e4150) Page 1 oOW-3a5`1 AGREEMENT AMENDMENT BETWEEN THE WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND UNITED WAY OF WELD COUNTY Agreement Amendment, made and entered into (� � This day of Op_CLiYI ber 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 United Way of Weld County, hereinafter referred to as the "Contractor". WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement for Low -Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) Outreach Services, (the "Original Agreement") identified by the Weld County Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners as document No. 2020-3259, approved on November 4, 2020. 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, 2021. • 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. Paragraph 6, Compensation/Contract Amount, is hereby amended as follows: Upon Contractor's successful completion of the Project, and County's acceptance of the same, County agrees to pay an amount no greater than $47,609.00, which is the amount set forth 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. 2. Exhibit A, Scope of Services, is hereby amended as attached. • 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. • ATTEST: ddr4161• COUNTY: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS lerk to the Boar.. WELD COUQNTY, COLORADO ike Freeman, Chair NTRACTOR: nited Way of Weld County 814 9th Street Greeley, Colorado 80634 .7ea'riri re 77- rweh' Jeannine Truswell (Dec 10, 202013:52 MST) By: DEC 2 12020 Date: Jeannine Truswell, Chief Executive Officer and President Dec 10, 2020 EXHIBIT A SCOPE OF SERVICES I. Goal of Services United Way of Weld County (UWWC) will provide Low -Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) outreach services to vulnerable populations who are eligible for the Heating Fuel Assistance Program and the Crisis Intervention Program to meet the identified goals of the LEAP Outreach Incentive Program. Those are goals are: • Increase the number of applications submitted with all questions answered and all verification provided, and • Decrease the number of applications denied for failure to provide verification of information. II. Contractor's Roles and Responsibilities UWWC will develop and implement a LEAP outreach campaign, with a focus on informing the community about LEAP. This campaign will primarily focus on meeting the above goals by: • Coordinating with other agencies, organizations and groups to facilitate participation of potentially eligible persons with emphasis on the most vulnerable populations including the elderly, disabled, home bound and non-English speaking. • Providing access to Heating Fuel Assistance Program information and application forms. UWWC will identify locations in the county, such as community action programs, Social Security offices and low-income housing sites for distribution and acceptance of applications. • Providing an effective county wide information and referral system involving local agencies and organizations. • Providing a referral system to weatherization and other energy conservation programs. • Special efforts to meet the needs of vulnerable populations, including aiding in completing applications and securing the required verification. • Providing regular communication with cooperating agencies to identify concerns, problems and opportunities for improved outreach. • Working with utility companies to refer eligible customers to LEAP. • Ensuring all outreach materials are distributed to various community agencies targeting vulnerable populations. • Complying with all reporting requirements set forth by the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS). UWWC will utilize a variety of methods and activities to meet the identified goals, including, but not limited to, those outlined in Exhibit B, United Way of Weld County's Methods and Activities, herein attached and incorporated. 1 III. County's Role and Responsibilities County will work closely and collaboratively with UWWC to identify outreach methods and activities, and to ensure marketing materials and efforts and outcomes meet the identified goals. County will fully comply with the requirements set forth in Exhibit C, LEAP Outreach Incentive Program Agreement, herein attached and incorporated. IV. Evaluation The baseline comparison number is the 2019-2020 cold weather season number of applications submitted and approved from Weld County. The campaign will be considered a success if the number of applications submitted and approved increases by one (1) percent. V. Payment for Services County shall reimburse UWWC in consideration of the work and services performed under this Agreement an amount not to exceed $47,609.00. Contractor will submit an invoice quarterly to the County per the format, herein attached as Exhibit D, Sample Invoice. Expenses incurred by UWWC prior to the term of the Agreement are not eligible County expenditures and shall not be reimbursed by the County. 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. If said funds, or any part thereof, become unavailable as determined by the County, the County may immediately terminate the Agreement or amend it accordingly. 2 Contract Form New Contract Request Entity information Entity Marne* UNITED WAY OF WELD COUNTY Entity ID* X10001762 Contract Name* UNITED WAY OF WELD COUNTY (AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - LEAP OUTREACH) Contract Status CTB REVIEW Contract ID 4315 Contract Lead* CULLI LLI NTA ❑ New Entity? Parent Contract ID 20203259 Requires Board Approval YES Contract Lead Email Department Project # cullintaca:co.weld.co. us:cobb xxlk:'co.weld.co.us Contract Description* AMENDMENT OF EXISTING AGREEMENT FOR LEAP OUTREACH SERVICES TO ADD ADDITIONAL LEAP ALLOCATION. TERM REMAINS THE SAME. AMOUNT IS NOW $47,609 ($21,609 ADDED). Contract Description 2 PA ROUTING THROUGH NORMAL APPROVAL PROCESS. ETA TO CTB 12, 17:20. Contract Type " AGREEMENT Amount* $47,609.00 Renewable* NO Automatic Renewal Grant IGA Department HUMAN SERVICES Department Email CM- HumanServices 'weldgov.co m Department Head Email CM -Hu man Services- DeptHeadSweldgov.com County Attorney GENERAL COUNTY ATTORNEY EMAIL County Attorney Email CM- COUNTYA I I ORNEYrzWELDG OV.COM Requested BOCC Agenda Date* 12 "23 2020 Due Date 12 19 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* 04;01:2021 Renewal Date Termination Notice Period Contact Information Contact Info Contact Name Purchasing Purchasing Approver CONSENT Approval Process Department Head JAMIE ULRICH DH Approved Date 12/14/2020 Final Approval BOCC Approved BOCC Signed Date BOCC Agenda Date 12;'21;'2020 Originator CULLINTA Committed Delivery Date Contact Type Contact Email Finance Approver CONSENT Expiration Date* 05!31;2021 Contact Phone I Purchasing Approved Date 12'14;2020 Finance Approved Date 12 14:2020 Tyler Ref # AG 122120 Legal Counsel CONSENT Contact Phone 2 Legal Counsel Approved Date 12:14,+2020 RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LEAP) OUTREACH INCENTIVE PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - UNITED WAY OF WELD COUNTY 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 the Low -Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) Outreach Incentive Program 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 United Way of Weld County, commencing October 1, 2020, and ending May 31, 2021, 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 the Low -Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) Outreach Incentive Program 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 United Way of Weld County, 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 4th day of November, A.D., 2020, nunc pro tunc October 1, 2020. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: �d;t4.,0,,J « eitas Weld County Clerk to the Board BY ca. puty Clerk to the Boar AP" o' ED Coun Attorney Date of signature: I ( / (3( Mike Freeman, Chair Steve lyloreno, Pro-Tem Scot K. James rbara Kirkmeyer Kevin D. Ross cc:HSD 11 /23 /2o 2020-3259 HR0092 ,14►- ;F JLV `-1/6 7 PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL MEMORANDUM DATE: October 13, 2020 TO: Board of County Commissioners — Pass -Around FR: Jamie Ulrich, Director, Human Services RE: Agreement for Professional Services with United Way of Weld County (UWWC) for Low -Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) Outreach 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 United Way of Weld County (UWWC) for Low -Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) Outreach. The Department has entered into an Agreement for Professional Services with the United Way of Weld County (UWWC) to develop and implement a Low -Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) outreach campaign with two main goals; 1) increase the number of applications submitted with all questions answered and all verification provided, and 2) decrease the number of applications denied for failure to provide verification of information. This agreement will be funded through LEAP outreach funds ($26,000), with a term of October 1, 2020 through May 31, 2021, I do not recommend a Work Session. I recommend approval of this Agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Mike Freeman, Chair Scott James Barbara Kirkmeyer Steve Moreno, Pro -Tern Kevin Ross Approve Recommendation Work Session Schedule Other/Comments: Pass -Around Memorandum; October 13, 2020 — CMS 4167 Page 1 2020-3259 i-I Roo9 WELD COUNTY AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN WELD COUNTY & UNITED WAY OF WELD COUNTY (LEAP OUTREACH INCENTIVE PROGRAM) THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this+laay of nizoVembtr , 2020, by and between the County of Weld, a body corporate and politic of the State of Colorado, by and through its Board of County Commissioners, whose address is 1150 "O" Street, Greeley, Colorado 80631 hereinafter referred to as "County," and United Way of Weld County, a nonprofit organization, who whose address is 814 9th Street, Greeley, Colorado 80631, hereinafter referred to as "Contractor". WHEREAS, County desires to retain Contractor as an Independent Contractor to perform services as more particularly set forth below; and WHEREAS, Contractor 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, Contractor 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 Exhibits A, B, C, D and E which form an integral part of this Agreement. Exhibit A, Scope of Services, Exhibit B, United Way of Weld County Methods and Activities, Exhibit C, LEAP Outreach Incentive Program Agreement, Exhibit D, Contact Persons, and Exhibit E, Sample Invoice, are specifically incorporated herein by this reference. 2. Service or Work. Contractor agrees to procure the materials, equipment and/or products necessary for the Project and agrees to diligently provide all services, labor, personnel and materials necessary to perform and complete the Project described in Exhibit A, Scope of Services, and Exhibit B, United Way of Weld County Methods and Activities. 3. Term. This agreement shall become effective on October 1, 2020, upon proper execution of this Agreement and shall expire May 31, 2021, unless sooner terminated as provided herein. 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. Upon Contractor's successful completion of the Project, and County's acceptance of the same, County agrees to pay an amount no greater than $26,000.00, which is the amount set forth in Exhibit A. County will not withhold any taxes from monies paid to the Contractor hereunder and 1 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. Contractor 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, Contractor warrants that any retroactive date under the policy shall precede the 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. 2 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. 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 3 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 an 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. 4 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, B, C, D and E, 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. COUNTY: ATTEST: dalfigiV Weld ' o t Clerk to the Bo By: Deputy Cler BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO ke Freeman, Chair NOV 04 2020 ONTRACTOR: United Way of Weld County 814 9th Street Greeley, Colorado 80634 Jew ii ie Tgrwea Jeannine Truswelt'.Oct 5.2020 14:44 MDT'. By: Jeannine Truswell, Chief Executive Officer and President Oct 5, 2020 Date: 5 aooto EXHIBIT A SCOPE OF SERVICES I. Goal of Services United Way of Weld County (UWWC) will provide Low -Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) outreach services to vulnerable populations who are eligible for the Beating Fuel Assistance Program and the Crisis Intervention Program to meet the identified goals of the LEAP Outreach Incentive Program. Those are goals are: • Increase the number of applications submitted with all questions answered and all verification provided, and • Decrease the number of applications denied for failure to provide verification of information. II. Contractor's Roles and Responsibilities UWWC will develop and implement a LEAP outreach campaign, with a focus on informing the community about LEAP. This campaign will primarily focus on meeting the above goals by: • Coordinating with other agencies, organizations and groups to facilitate participation of potentially eligible persons with emphasis on the most vulnerable populations including the elderly, disabled, home bound and non-English speaking. • Providing access to Heating Fuel Assistance Program information and application forms. UWWC will identify locations in the county, such as community action programs, Social Security offices and low-income housing sites for distribution and acceptance of applications. • Providing an effective county wide information and referral system involving local agencies and organizations. • Providing a referral system to weatherization and other energy conservation programs. • Special efforts to meet the needs of vulnerable populations, including aiding in completing applications and securing the required verification. • Providing regular communication with cooperating agencies to identify concerns, problems and opportunities for improved outreach. • Working with utility companies to refer eligible customers to LEAP. • Ensuring all outreach materials are distributed to various community agencies targeting vulnerable populations. • Complying with all reporting requirements set forth by the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS). UWWC will utilize a variety of methods and activities to meet the identified goals, including, but not limited to, those outlined in Exhibit B, United Way of Weld County's Methods and Activities, herein attached and incorporated. 1 III. County's Role and Responsibilities County will work closely and collaboratively with UWWC to identify outreach methods and activities, and to ensure marketing materials and efforts and outcomes meet the identified goals. County will fully comply with the requirements set forth in Exhibit C, LEAP Outreach Incentive Program Agreement, herein attached and incorporated. IV. Evaluation The baseline comparison number is the 2019-2020 cold weather season number of applications submitted and approved from Weld County. The campaign will be considered a success if the number of applications submitted and approved increases by one (I) percent. V. Payment for Services County shall reimburse UWWC in consideration of the work and services performed under this Agreement an amount not to exceed $26,000.00. Contractor will submit an invoice quarterly to the County per the format, herein attached as Exhibit D, Sample Invoice. Expenses incurred by UWWC prior to the term of the Agreement are not eligible County expenditures and shall not be reimbursed by the County. 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 If said funds, or any part thereof, become unavailable as determined by the County, the County may immediately terminate the Agreement or amend it accordingly. 2 United Way United Way of Weld County United Way of Weld County mission statement: To improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of our community.. EXHIBIT B UNITED WAY OF WELD COUNTY METHODS AND ACTIVITIES RADO LE P OUTREACH INCEA M United Way of Weld County Scope of Work October 2020 through May 2021 Goal For the Colorado Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) 2020-2021 cold weather season in Weld County to: 1) increase the submission of completed applications and decrease the failure to provide information that leads to denials 2) get Weld County more engaged at a grass roots level in creating leads for LEAP participation Methods to Create Leads and/or Accept Applications • 24-1 Information and Referral o Update database record - When callers sign up for SNAP; also recommend to them LEAP and WIC PE Community and United Way Events (virtual r in -person depending ,n status of COViD-19 pandemic) _.� Best Start for Babies and `oddlers classes � Bright by Three visits a Charmer of Commerce meetings a Emergency Food and Shelter.. Program bi--monthly meeting a Northern Colorado Children's Festival a Northern Colorado Continuum of Care bi-monthly meeting a PASO Institute classes C2 Reading Great By 8 monthly meeting :. Weld Project Connect Weld Refugee Collaboration meetings Weld Together trainings www.United:Wa` -Weidcor.g 970-353-4300 UW"-NC@UnitedWay-`eld.org PO Box 1984 - Greeley, CO 80632 814 9-tth Street Greeley ; 330 Park Avenue w Fort Lupton o Paid advertising on billboards, bus benches, bus shelters, Valpak of northern Colorado, etc. ■ Creation and Distribution of Marketing Materials o Will design, produce and print if not provided by the state o Leaflet targeted neighborhoods (volunteer -involved) o United Way of Weld County offices o Family Resource Center, Fort Lupton o Housing Navigation Center, Evans Email Distribution Lists o Northern Colorado Continuum of Care o Reading Great By 8 child care providers o Reading Great By 8 general o Recreation centers/districts o United Way e -newsletter o Weld County Public Information officers o Weld Together Print o United Way newsletter o Distribute print items at one month of all United Way internal meetings Print Media o Press release to newspapers throughout Weld County o Op-ed to newspapers throughout Weld County o Pitch a more detailed story to the Greeley Tribune m Radio o Public Service Announcements (PSAs) and advertising Social Media o Posts on United Way Facebook pages o Facebook and Google ads United Way of Weld County website o Banner o Unique landing page ■ Use of Colorado Department of Human Services Outreach Toolkit Distribute created collateral to other agencies for distribution through their networks (Weld DHS, funded agencies, etc.) www.UnitedWay-Weld.org United Way of Weld County ■ Distribute promotional flyers through Weld Food Bank emergency food boxes and the mobile food pantry ■ Have volunteers at the Housing Navigation Center in Evans to sign up people (depending on status of COVID-19 pandemic). www UnitedWay-Weld.org United Way of WeLd County EXHIBIT C LEAP Outreach Incentive Program Agreement COLORADO Office5. Economic Security Ev _ 2020-41 P Outreach incentive Program Agreement County, Responsibilities Submit a plan for meeting the o _ ach t' to cab} a �. �- Sate LEAP Office by September 30, 2020 Ensure that the cairity i staffed with someone who ha trained tit assist -p'f YY VA �' � ( (� clients with fitting cmit t °voi LEAP applications . either etire c AM s t � 9 over the phones or through use of *twat toois • Provide the State LEAP Office with the na is Qind contact information for the individuat(s) who witt assist LEAP appticants or otherwise act as the :wars s LEAP outreach reps s s t- e, • Use funds remainingafter ensur ng direct Ilk ptication asszstance a it. bte to engage in targetee outreach such as engagement at community events and sharing LEAP information with community centersG • If the ki s LEAP program s administered by Goodwill Cotorado, tie county wilt assist Goodwill Colorado by providing . := information available and necessary to prow an application on for LEAP • Accurately track and code any expenditures related to the Outreach Incentive Program to the totfotioveingin CMS: Program ( Program ription: Function A■ �"w unc io'cTn i u Lr on C . ' ' rS a L305 3 LEAP Outreach Incentive r c r: S dikA LEAP Outreach State, LEAP Office Res ni ttlti .: ® Allocate $26, ,00 to the county to fund the Outreach Incentive P grans Funds wilt be avaita le from October 1 2020 through May 310 2021° available !(y�Y��]_ 1{(p(�.�J��{ �/ � y}�j�j���/yj��J�\ county � that `tL`W� nswer i2+L �l Y/ questions and assist With anymatters may arise as a result a implementing the Outreach Incentive Program. Oversee and monitor the outcomes of the Outreach Incentive PrOgram by measuring the number c , . applications denied fur failure to provide verification tic information_ ate outcomes information available to the county upon request ft Sisnoture . Pty ibn Theresa KE r 'n ;),11,7202009.290,.„:36 . .. •...e X----..«-+w.e_�...WE -- Y - — s �- Xa , "� Q, - .L,..� G /R_ Theresa Kul i en 3/4 ac.County State LEAP Office EXHIBIT D CONTACT PERSONS For this Agreement, the individuals identified below are hereby designated representatives of the respective parties. Either Contact Person may from time to time designate in writing a new or substitute representative(s): For County: For Contractor: Jamie Ulrich, Director Weld County Department of Human Services P.O. Box A Greeley, Colorado 80632 (970) 400-6581 Jeannine Truswell, Chief Executive Office and President United Way of Weld County 814 9`h Street Greeley, Colorado 80631 (970) 353-4300, ext. 12561 EXHIBIT E SAMPLE INVOICE UNITED WAY OF WELD COUNTY Project Description: Budget Period: Position Title/Employee Name TOTAL Invoke Amount (Funding) Total All onths Month Year INVOKE Invoice Amount New Contract Request Entity Inforrnation Entity Name* UNITED WAY OF WELD COUNTY Entity ID* 3'00001 762 Contract Name* UNITED WAY OF WELD COUNTY (AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - LEAP OUTREACH) Contract Status CTB REVIEW ❑ New Entity? Contract ID 4167 Contract Lead* CULLI'NTA Contract Lead Email cullinta co.weld.co.us:cobb xxlk@co.weld.co.us Parent Contract ID Requires Board Approval YES Department Project Contract Description* 2020-21 LEAP OUTREACH AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES. TERM: OCTOBER 1, 2020 -MAY 31, 2021. FUNDING: LEAP OUTREACH (526,000). Contract Description 2 PA ROUTING THROUGH APPROVAL PROCESS, ETA TO CTB 10/15/20. Contract Type AGREEMENT Amount* $26,0O0.00 Renewable YES Automatic Renewal Grant EGA Department HUMAN SERVICES Deparirnent Email CM - H u rnanServices @ weldgov. c+o rrr Departrnent Head Email CM-HurnanServices- De ptHeadnwe ldgov.ca m County Attorney GENERAL COUNTY ATTORNEY EMAIL County Attorney Email CM- COU NTYATTO RN EY@WELDG OV,COM Requested BOCC Agenda Date a 10,21;2020 Due Date 10/17/2020 Will a work session with &)CC 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 On Base Contract Dates Effective Date Termination Notice Canta Contact info Contact Name Purchasing ion Purchasing Approver Approval Process Department Head JAMIE LULRICH DH Approved Date 10130/2020 Final Approval C Approved C Signed Date 60CC Agenda Date 11/04;2020 Originator CULLINTA Review Date 04/01/2021 Committed Delivery Date Contact Type Contact Email Finance Approver CHRIS D'OVIDID Renewal Date* 06!01/2021 Expiration Date Contact Phone 1 Contact Phone 2 Purchasing Approved Date Finance Approved Date 10/302020 Tyler Ref # AG 110420 Legal Counsel GABE KALOUSEK Legal Counsel Approved Date 10/30/2020 Hello