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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20194788.tiffRESOLUTION RE: APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR WELD COUNTY YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS (WCYCC) AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR PRO-TEM TO SIGN - CITY OF EVANS 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 various services to be performed by the Weld County Youth Conservation Corps (WCYCC) 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 the City of Evans, 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 various services to be performed by the Weld County Youth Conservation Corps (WCYCC) 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 the City of Evans, be, and hereby is, approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair Pro-Tem 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 18th day of November, A.D., 2019. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: dactif44) Weld County Clerk to the Board BY: Deputy Clerk to the Board APPROVED AS TO FOR Tce s3. County Attorney Date of signature: 11//7/Iq EXCUSED Barbara Kirkmeyer, Chair Mike Freeman, Pro-Tem CC. HSI). 03/05 /7_O 2019-4788 H R0090 /7)4,9.51 PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL MEMORANDUM DATE: November 12, 2019 TO: Board of County Commissioners — Pass -Around FR: Judy A. Griego, Director, Human Services RE: Agreement for Professional Services by Independent Contractor with the City of Evans 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 by Independent Contractor with the City of Evans. The Weld County Youth Conservation Corps (WCYCC) is requesting to partner with the City of Evans on a project in the Tuscany neighborhood. The City of Evans has purchased the property, which consists of a drainage ditch and four (4) retention ponds, all of which are covered in noxious weeds and other various tree species. The WCYCC will clear cut and treat the area for a fixed rate of $35,000. The project is anticipated to take no more than four (4) weeks. The WCYCC will work with City of Evans staff to remove the cleared material. This agreement has been reviewed and approved by Karin McDougal. I do not recommend a Work Session. I recommend approval of this Agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Approve Schedule Recommendation Work Session Sean P. Conway Mike Freeman, Pro -Tern Scott James Barbara Kirkmeyer, ChairaA/awQ_,) Steve Moreno Other/Comments: Pass -Around Memorandum; November 12, 2019 -- (CMS 3237) Page 1 Cheryl Hoffman From: Sent: To: Subject: Approve Sent from my 'Phone Barbara Kirkmeyer Friday, November 15, 2019 10:02 AM Cheryl Hoffman Re: Pass around/Agreement for Professional Services by Independent Contractor with the City of Evans On Nov 15, 2019, at 7:29 AM, Cheryl Hoffman <choffm an welcifiovhcom> wrote: Good morning, Barb. Could you let me know if you approve, please? I know I could go ahead and send with 3 signatures, but I prefer you approve before I send it. Thanks so much! Cheryl Hoffman Deputy Clerk to the Board Weld County Clerk tthe Board Office 1150 O Street Greeley, CO 80631 970.400.4227 <image001. jpg> Confidentiality Notice: This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication. Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. From: OV11.03-6,550@co.weldsco.us <CM103-0555( co.weld.:.o,us> Sent: Friday, November 15, 2019 8:23 AM To: Cheryl Hoffman <cho11ct@ri1a2weld ov.co - > Subject: Attached Image <1921_001.pdf> 1 City of Evans, Colorado AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 16th day of October 2019, by and between the City of Evans, State of Colorado (hereinafter referred to as the "City"), and Weld County Youth Conservation Corps (hereinafter referred to as "WCYCC"). RECITALS: A. The City requires professional services. B. WCYCC has held itself out to the City as having the requisite expertise and experience to perform the required services for the Project. NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby agreed, for the consideration hereinafter set forth, that WCYCC shall provide to the City professional consulting services for the Project. I. SCOPE OF SERVICES WCYCC shall furnish all labor and materials to perform the services required for the complete and prompt execution and performance of all duties, obligations and responsibilities for the Project, which are described or reasonably implied from Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. II. THE CITY'S OBLIGATIONS/CONFIDENTIALITY The City shall provide WCYCC with reports and such other data as may be available to the City and reasonably required by WCYCC to perform hereunder. No project information shall be disclosed by WCYCC to third parties without prior written consent of the City or pursuant to a lawful court order directing such disclosure. All documents provided by the City to WCYCC shall be returned to the City. WCYCC is authorized by the City to retain copies of such data and materials at WCYCC's expense. III. OWNERSHIP OF INSTRUMENTS OF SERVICE The City acknowledges that the WCYCC's documents are an instrument of professional service. Nevertheless, the documents prepared under this Agreement shall become the property of the City upon completion of the services. Any reuse of the WCYCC's documents is at the City's own risk. IV. COMPENSATION A. In consideration for the completion of the services specified herein by WCYCC, the City shall pay WCYCC an amount not to exceed thirty-five thousand dollars ($35,000). Payment shall be made in accordance with the schedule of charges in Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. Invoices will be itemized and include hourly breakdown for all personnel and other charges. The maximum fee specified herein shall include all fees and expenses incurred by WCYCC in performing all services hereunder. City of Evans, Colorado PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT Revised 6/26/19 a0/9-473! 62 B. WCYCC may submit monthly or periodic statements requesting payment. Such request shall be based upon the amount and value of the services performed by WCYCC under this Agreement, except as otherwise supplemented or accompanied by such supporting data as may be required by the City. 1. All invoices, including WCYCC's verified payment request, shall be submitted by WCYCC to the City no later than the twenty-fourth (24th) day of each month for payment, pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. In the event WCYCC fails to submit any invoice on or before the twenty-fourth (24th) day of any given month, WCYCC defers its right to payment, pursuant to said late invoice, until the following month. 2. Progress payments may be claimed on a monthly basis for reimbursable costs actually incurred to date as supported by detailed statements, including hourly breakdowns for all personnel and other charges. The amounts of all such monthly payments shall be paid within thirty (30) days after the timely receipt of invoice, as provided by this Agreement. C. The City has the right to ask for clarification on any WCYCC invoice after receipt of the invoice by the City. D. In the event payment for services rendered has not been made within forty-five (45) days from the timely receipt of the invoice for any uncontested billing, interest will accrue at the rate of twelve percent (12%) per annum compounded annually. In the event payment has not been made within ninety (90) days from the receipt of the invoice for any uncontested billing, WCYCC may, after giving seven (7) days' written notice and without penalty or liability of any nature, suspend all authorized services specified herein. In the event payment in full is not received within thirty (30) days of giving the seven (7) days' written notice, WCYCC may terminate this Agreement. Upon receipt of payment in full for services rendered, WCYCC will continue with all authorized services. E. Final payment shall be made within sixty (60) calendar days after all data and reports (which are suitable for reproduction and distribution by the City) required by this Agreement have been turned over to and approved by the City and upon receipt by the City of WCYCC's written notification that services required herein by WCYCC have been fully completed in accordance with this Agreement and all data and reports for the Project. V. COMMENCEMENT AND COMPLETION OF SERVICES Within seven (7) days of receipt from the City of a Notice to Proceed, WCYCC shall commence services on all its obligations as set forth in the Scope of Services or that portion of such obligations as is specified in said Notice. Except as may be changed in writing by the City, the Project shall be complete and WCYCC shall furnish the City the specified deliverables, as provided in Exhibit A. VI. CHANGES IN SCOPE OF SERVICES A change in the Scope of Services shall constitute any material change or amendment of services which is different from or additional to the Scope of Services specified in Section I of this Agreement. No such change, including any additional compensation, shall be effective or paid, unless 2 City of Evans— Professional Services Agreement Form Revised 6/26/19 authorized by written amendment executed by the City. If WCYCC proceeds without such written authorization, then WCYCC shall be deemed to have waived any claim for additional compensation, including a claim based on the theory of unjust enrichment, quantum merit or implied contract. Except as expressly provided herein, no agent, employee or representative of the City shall have the authority to enter into any changes or modifications, either directly or implied by a course of action, relating to the terms and scope of this Agreement. VII. PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY A. WCYCC hereby warrants that it is qualified to assume the responsibilities and render the services described herein and has all requisite corporate authority and professional licenses in good standing, as required by law. B. The services performed by WCYCC shall be in accordance with generally accepted professional practices and the level of competency presently maintained by other practicing professional firms in the same or similar type of services in the applicable community. C. WCYCC shall be responsible for the professional quality, technical accuracy, timely completion, and the coordination of all designs, drawings, specifications, reports, and other services furnished by WCYCC under this Agreement. WCYCC shall, without additional compensation, correct or resolve any errors or deficiencies in his designs, drawings, specifications, reports, and other services, which fall below the standard of professional practice, and reimburse the City for construction costs caused by errors and omissions which fall below the standard of professional practice. D. Approval by the City of drawings, designs, specifications, reports and incidental services or materials furnished hereunder shall not in any way relieve WCYCC of responsibility for technical adequacy of the services. Neither the City's review, approval or acceptance of, nor payment for, any of the services shall be construed to operate as a waiver of any rights under this Agreement or of any cause of action arising out of the performance of this Agreement, and WCYCC shall be and remain liable in accordance with applicable performance of any of the services furnished under this Agreement. E. The rights and remedies of the City provided for under this Agreement are in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law. VIII. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW The services to be performed by WCYCC hereunder shall be done in compliance with applicable laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. IX. INDEMNIFICATION A. INDEMNIFICATION — GENERAL: The City cannot and by this Agreement does not agree to indemnify, hold harmless, exonerate or assume the defense of the WCYCC or any other person or entity whatsoever, for any purpose whatsoever. 3 City of Evans — Professional Services Agreement Form Revised 6/26/19 X. INSURANCE A. WCYCC upon request will provide evidence of general liability insurance coverage through Weld County Government. The coverage must at least be in the minimum amount required by the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act for protection from claims for bodily injury, death, property damage, or personal injury which may arise through the execution of this contract. B. 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 g24-10-101 et seq., as applicable now or hereafter amended. XI. NONASSIGNABILITY Neither this Agreement nor any of the rights or obligations of the parties hereto shall be assigned by either party without the written consent of the other. XII. TERMINATION This Agreement shall terminate at such time as the services in Section I are completed and the requirements of this Agreement are satisfied, or upon the City's providing WCYCC with seven (7) days' advance written notice, whichever occurs first. In the event the Agreement is terminated by the City's issuance of said written notice of intent to terminate, the City shall pay WCYCC for all services previously authorized and completed prior to the date of termination. If, however, WCYCC has substantially or materially breached the standards and terms of this Agreement, the City shall have any remedy or right of set-off available at law and equity. If the Agreement is terminated for any reason other than cause prior to completion of the Project, any use of documents by the City thereafter shall be at the City's sole risk, unless otherwise consented to by WCYCC. XIII. CONFLICT OF INTEREST The WCYCC shall disclose any personal or private interest related to property or business within the City. Upon disclosure of any such personal or private interest, the City shall determine if the interest constitutes a conflict of interest. If the City determines that a conflict of interest exists, the City may treat such conflict of interest as a default and terminate this Agreement. XIV. VENUE This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Colorado, and any legal action concerning the provisions hereof shall be brought in the County of Weld, State of Colorado. XV. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR A. WCYCC is an independent contractor. Notwithstanding any provision appearing in this Agreement, all personnel assigned by WCYCC to perform services under the terms of this Agreement shall be, and remain at all times, employees or agents of WCYCC for all purposes. WCYCC shall make no representation that it is the employee of the City for any purposes. 4 GO of Evans — Professional Services Ayreemenl Form Revised 6/26/19 B. Disclosure: WCYCC is not entitled to workers' compensation benefits, unemployment insurance benefits unless unemployment compensation coverage is provided by the WCYCC or some other entity, and WCYCC is obligated to pay federal and state income tax on any moneys earned pursuant to this Agreement for Professional Services by Independent Contractor. XVI. NO WAIVER Delays in enforcement or the waiver of any one or more defaults or breaches of this Agreement by the City shall not constitute a waiver of any of the other terms or obligations of this Agreement. XVII. ENTIRE AGREEMENT This Agreement and the attached Exhibit A and B is the entire Agreement between WCYCC and the City, superseding all prior oral or written communications. None of the provisions of this Agreement may be amended, modified or changed, except as specified herein. XVIII. NOTICE Any notice or communication between WCYCC and the City which may be required, or which may be given, under the terms of this Agreement shall be in writing, and shall be deemed to have been sufficiently given when directly presented or sent pre -paid, first class United States mail, addressed as follows: The City: City of Evans Attn: James L. Becklenberg, City Manager 1100 37`h Street Evans, Colorado 80620-2036 WCYCC: Weld County Youth Conservation Corps Attn: Holly Bernhardt 315 N 11`" Ave Bldg. B Greeley, CO 80631 XIX. EFFECTIVE DATE AND EXECUTION This Agreement shall become effective following execution by both WCYCC and City. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, including by facsimile or electronically, each of which shall be considered an original, but all of which together shall constitute one instrument. XX. SPECIAL PROVISIONS The "Special Provisions" attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated by this reference are made a part of this Agreement. For purposes of the Special Provisions, the WCYCC shall be referred to as the "Contractor." 5 City of Evans — Professional Sen ices /Igreement Form Revised 6/26/19 I\ WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto each herewith subscribe the same in triplicate, as of the date first written above. CITY OF EVANS, COLORADO :\I'Cks'l : Karen Frawley, City Clerk \I?PROVI D .\S TO FORM: Scotty- P. I'rob, City Attorney .APPROVED .AS TO CONTENT: , City Manager C&dy e.. 0 -c(1, AO' cf A Fl kST: WAJ SEAL • 11rrrrirrt►t WCYCC • rg, City Manager 1 - BOARD OF COUNTY C:OMMISStONFRS Weld $''ou try Clerk to the oard At'1-:I.D COCNIN, COLORADO By: Deputy Clerk tr t he I. oard / p f „�. ; . - ike Freeman, Chair Pro-Tem / rt I 1 6 N0V 1 8 2019 Ret•rsed 6 26 I'7 o2oi9- 7 6 ) Exhibit A Scope of Services The following shall be completed by the WCYCC: 1. Provide an eight -person crew and all tools and safety equipment necessary for cutting and chipping of trees on the site. 2. Cut and remove all woody vegetation on the property close to ground level, including trees in the water at the perimeter of the ponds, except for trees identified and marked by City staff for preservation. 3. Apply herbicide provided by the City to cut stumps immediately after the removal of the trees. 4. Chip all woody vegetation on site into piles where they may be accessed by motorized equipment. 5. Consolidate all trash on the site and load into City vehicles for disposal. 6. All work is to be completed during regular business hours Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm, and the project shall be completed within eight consecutive weeks from when the project begins. 7. Payment for services will be paid in a single payment upon invoice. 7 City o/Leans— Professional Services AAXreement Form Revised 6/26/19 Exhibit B Special Provisions Required by §§ 8-17.5-101 et seq., C.R.S. A. Certification. By entering into this Agreement, Contractor hereby certifies that, at the time of this certification, it does not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien and that Contractor has participated or attempted to participate in the basic pilot program administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in order to verify that it does not employ any illegal aliens. B. Prohibited Acts. Contractor shall not: 1. Knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien to perform work under this Agreement; or 2. Enter into a contract with a subcontractor that fails to certify to Contractor that the subcontractor shall not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien to perform work under this Agreement. C. Verification. 1. Contractor has verified or attempted to verify through participation in the basic pilot program administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that Contractor does not employ any illegal aliens and, if Contractor is not accepted into the basic pilot program prior to entering into this Agreement, that Contractor shall apply to participate in the basic pilot program every three (3) months until Contractor is accepted or this Agreement has been completed, whichever is earlier. 2. Contractor shall not use basic pilot program procedures to undertake pre- employment screening of job applicants while this Agreement is being performed. 3. If Contractor obtains actual knowledge that a subcontractor performing work under this Agreement knowingly employs or contracts with an illegal alien, Contractor shall: i. Notify the subcontractor and the City within three (3) days that Contractor has actual knowledge that the subcontractor is employing or contracting with an illegal alien; and ii. Terminate the subcontract with the subcontractor if within three (3) days of receiving the notice required pursuant to subparagraph i. hereof, the subcontractor does not stop employing or contracting with the illegal alien; except that Contractor shall not terminate the contract with the subcontractor if during such three (3) days the subcontractor provides information to establish that the subcontractor has not knowingly employed or contracted with an illegal alien. D. Duty to Comply with Investigations. Contractor shall comply with any reasonable request by the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment made in the course of an investigation conducted pursuant to C.R.S. § 8-17.5-102(5)(a) to ensure that Contractor is complying with the terms of this Agreement. 8 City of brans — Professional Senzces Agreement Farm Revised 6/26/19 Entity Information Entity Name* CITY OF EVANS Entity ID* @00001848 Contract Name* CITY OF EVANS (AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR) Contract Status CTB REVIEW ❑ New Entity? Contract ID 3237 Contract Lead* CULLINTA Contract Lead Email cullinta@coco.us Contract Description* AGREEMENT FOR REMOVAL OF PLANT MATERIAL BY THE WCYCC. Contract Description 2 Contract Type* AGREEMENT Amount* $0.00 Renewable* NO Automatic Renewal Grant Department HUMAN SERVICES Department Email CM- HurnanServices@ia weldgov.com Department Head Email CM-HumanServices- DeptHead@weldgov.com County Attorney GENERAL COUNTY ATTORNEY EMAIL. County Attorney Email CM- COUNTYATTORNEY@ia WELD GOV.COM Requested BOCC Agenda Date* 11/1812019 Parent Contract ID Requires Board Approval YES Department Project # Due Date 11/1412019 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 On Base Effective Date Review Date* 09/01/2020 Contract Da Termination Notice Period Committed Delivery Date Renewal Date Expiration Date 1113012020 Contact Name Purchasing Purchasing Approver Approval Process Department Head JUDY GRIEGO OH Approved Date 11/14/2019 Final Approval BOCC Approved BOCC Signed Date BOCC Agenda Date 11/18/2019 Originator CULLIN!TA Contact Type Contact Email Finance Approver BARB CONNOLLY Contact Phone 1 Contact Phone 2 Purchasing Approved Date Finance Approved Date 11/14/2019 Tyler Ref AG 111819 Legal Counsel KARIN MCDOUGAL Legal Counsel Approved Date 11/14/2019 Submit Hello