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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20150668.tiff RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - MAXIMUS CONSULTING SERVICES, INC. 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 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 Accounting, and Maximus Consulting Services, Inc., commencing March 11, 2015, and ending December 2, 2015, with 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 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 Accounting, and Maximus Consulting Services, Inc., 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 11th day of March, A.D., 2015. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, CO ORADO _ ATTEST:[( 6. &&myChair Weld County Clerk to the Board - Mike Freeman, Pro-Tem .�1ty Clerk tot - Bor(` �i[.: ._a <— I -.e.• ' Con ay 6-}167 • APP'�iV:,� AS Tai FOR '%vC` lti � y �u Cozad ttorney Steve Moreno Date of signature: e f-', e�}`FH' Z/3, 2015-0668 AC0021 WELD COUNTY AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES BETWEEN WELD COUNTY& MAXIMUS CONSULTING SERVICES, INC. THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this kµ"' day of mFf1-U-( , 201S 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 MAXIMUS Consulting Services, Inc. a corporation licensed to do business in Colorado, whose address is 1891 Metro Center Drive, Reston, Virginia 20190, 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 time available to timely perform the services, and is willing to perform the services according to the terms of this Agreement NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows: Introduction. The terms of this Agreement are contained in the terms recited in this document and in Exhibits A and B, each of which forms an integral part of this Agreement. Exhibits A and B are specifically incorporated herein by this reference. County and Contractor acknowledge and agree that this Agreement, including specifically Exhibits A and B, define the performance obligations of Contractor and Contractor's willingness and ability to meet those requirements. Exhibit A consists of the Scope of Services. Exhibit B consists of the Compensation Details. 1. Engagement of Contractor. County hereby retains Contractor, and Contractor hereby accepts engagement by County upon the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. 2. Term. The term of this Agreement shall be from the date of last signature below, through and until December 31, 2015. Both of the parties to this Agreement understand and agree that the laws of the State of Colorado prohibit County from entering into Agreements which bind County for periods longer than one year. 3. Services to be Performed. Contractor agrees to perform the Services listed or referred to in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein. 4. Compensation. County agrees to pay Contractor for services performed as set forth on Exhibit B for a total contract price of Five Thousand Five Hundred and no/100 Dollars ($5,500.00). The fee includes all time actually spent performing the services, and includes travel time and mileage charges. Contractor shall not be paid any other expenses unless set forth in this Agreement. Payment for services and all related expenses under this Agreement shall not exceed the contract price. 5. Additional Work. In the event the County shall require changes in the scope, character, or complexity of the work to be performed, and said changes cause an increase or decrease in the 2015-0668 time required or the costs to the Contractor for performance, an equitable adjustment in fees and completion time shall be negotiated between the parties and this Agreement shall be modified accordingly by a supplemental Agreement, duly signed by authorized representatives of both parties. Any claims by the Contractor for adjustment hereunder must be made in writing prior to performance of any work covered in the anticipated supplemental Agreement. Any change in work made without such prior supplemental Agreement shall be deemed covered in the compensation and time provisions of this Agreement. 6. Independent Contractor. Contractor agrees that Contractor is an independent contractor and that neither Contractor nor Contractor's agents or employees are, or shall be deemed to be, agents or employees of the County for any purpose. Contractor shall have no authorization, express or implied, to bind the County to any agreement, liability, or understanding. The parties agree that Contractor will not become an employee of County, nor is Contractor entitled to any employee benefits from County as a result of the execution of this Agreement. 7. Warranty. Contractor warrants that services performed under this Agreement will be performed in a manner consistent with the professional standards governing such services and the provisions of this Agreement. 8. Reports County Property. All reports, test results and all other tangible materials first produced as a deliverable in performance of this Agreement, whether or not such materials are In completed form, shall at all times be considered the property of the County. Contractor shall not make use of such material for purposes other than in connection with this Agreement without prior written approval of County. 9. Acceptance of Product not Waiver. Upon completion of the work, Contractor shall submit to County originals of all test results, reports, etc., generated during completion of this work. Acceptance by County of reports and incidental material furnished under this Agreement shall not in any way relieve Contractor of responsibility for the quality and accuracy of the work. Acceptance by the County of, or payment for, any services performed 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. 10. Insurance. Contractor shall provide necessary workers' compensation insurance at Contractor's own cost and expense. 11. Termination. Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time, with or without cause, by providing the other party with a 30 day written notice thereof. In the event of an early termination, Contractor shall be paid for work performed up to the date of termination and County shall be entitled the use of all material generated pursuant to this Agreement. 12. Non-Assignment. Contractor may not assign or transfer this Agreement, any interest therein or claim thereunder, without the prior written approval of County. 13. Access to Records. County shall have access to Contractor's financial records as they relate to this Agreement for purposes of audit. Such records shall be complete and available for audit 90 days after final payment hereunder and shall be retained and available for audit purposes for at least five years after final payment hereunder. 14. Services and Materials to be Furnished by County. Contractor shall provide guidance to County in determining the data required. The County acknowledges and agrees that Contractor shall be entitled to rely upon the accuracy and completeness of the data provided by the County to perform the Services. County shall provide all such data in a timely manner sufficient to allow Contractor to provide the Services. Contractor shall have no liability to County whatsoever if County provides incomplete or inaccurate data or provides data in an untimely manner. 15.Audit Disallowances. County represents that all financial and statistical information provided to Contractor by County, its employees and/or agents is accurate and complete to the best of County's knowledge. Contractor shall, upon notice of audit, make work papers and other records available to the auditors. Contractor's sole responsibility under an audit shall be to provide reasonable assistance to the County through the audit and to make those changes to the work product as required as a result of the audit. Contractor shall not be liable for any audit disallowances or any missed or lost revenue associated with, or related to, the Services, regardless of cause. 16.Time of Essence. Time is of the essence in each and all of the provisions of this Agreement. 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. Notices. Any notice required to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be mailed or delivered to the other party at that party's address as stated above. 19. Compliance. This Agreement and the provision of services hereunder shall be subject to the laws of Colorado and be in accordance with the policies, procedures, and practices of County. 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. 20. 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. 21. Certification. Contractor certifies that Contractor is not an illegal immigrant, and further, Contractor represents, warrants, and agrees that it has verified that Contractor does not employ any illegal aliens. If it is discovered that Contractor is an illegal immigrant, employs illegal aliens or subcontracts with illegal aliens, County can terminate this Agreement and Contractor may be held liable for damages. 22. Entire Agreement/Modifications. This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter contained in this Agreement. This instrument supersedes all prior negotiation, representation, and understanding or agreements with respect to the subject matter contained in this Agreement. This Agreement may be changed or supplemented only by a written instrument duly signed by both parties. 23. Funding Contingency. No portion of this Agreement shall be deemed to create an obligation on the part of County to expend funds not otherwise appropriated or budgeted for. If funding should not be appropriated for this Agreement, the County shall terminate the Agreement in accordance with Section 11 above. 24. No Conflict. No employee of Contractor nor any member of Contractor's family shall serve on a County Board, committee or hold any such position which either by rule, practice or action nominates, recommends, supervises Contractor's operations, or authorizes funding to Contractor. 25. Severability. If any term or condition of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, 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. 26. Governmental Immunity. No portion of this Agreement shall be deemed to constitute a waiver of any immunities the parties or their officers or employees may possess. 27. 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. 28. Indemnification. Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless County from and against damages, liability and costs (including reasonable attorney fees) directly caused by negligent actions of willful misconduct of Contractor, its employees or agents. Consultant shall not be responsible for any damages or liability resulting from the negligence or willful misconduct of County, its employees, consultants, or agents or any third party. 29. Limitation of Liability. County agrees that Contractor's total liability to County for any and all damages whatsoever arising out of or in any way related to this Agreement from any cause, including but not limited to contract liability or Contractor's negligence, errors, omissions, strict liability, breach of contract or breach of warranty shall not, in the aggregate, exceed the value of the contract ($5,500.00). In no event shall Contractor be liable for indirect, special, incidental, economic, consequential or punitive damages, including, but not limited to lost revenue, lost profits, replacement goods, loss of technology rights or services, loss of data, or interruption or loss of use of software or any portion thereof regardless of the legal theory under which such damages are sought even if Contractor has been advised of the likelihood of such damages, and notwithstanding any failure of essential purpose of any limited remedy. Any claim by County against Contractor relating to this Agreement must be made in writing and presented to Contractor within one (1) year after the date on which Contractor completes performance of the services specified in this Agreement. 30. 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. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date and year written below. MAXIMUS CONSULTING SERVICES, INC.: By: -4,t,// - Signattsfre Lauren K.Fu]loka Contracts Manager Legal Counsel Print Name and Title /ct /306 Date ,BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WELD COUNTY, ►�� 4 STATE OF COLORADO ATTEST �`t-01) ��!!� B �� - B ra Kirkmeyer, C air MAP, 1 1 2G15 Board of County Commissioners Deputy CI tote Board A6ck<i21 S :P - APPROVED AS O�TA E: 2Q So 0 Elected Official r Dep ad NIA- Director of General Services ROVED ASTIOEJNDIN94 Controller PROVE AS TO County Attorney EXHIBIT A Scope of Services Contractor represents that is has, or will secure at its own expense, all personnel required in the performance of services under this Agreement. All of the services required hereunder will be performed by Contractor or under its supervision, and all personnel engaged in the work shall be fully qualified to perform the services described herein. Contractor shall commence, carry•Qfl,1 and complete the services with all practical dispatch, in a sound, economical, and efficient manner, in accordance with the provisions set forth herein and all applicable laws. Contractor shall do, perform, and carry out in a good and professional manner the following services: A. Provide technical assistance for the completion of a 2 CFR Part 225 (OMB A-87)compliant central services cost allocation plan, based on actual costs for the year ended December 31, 2014, which identifies the various costs incurred by the County to support and administer non-general fund programs. B. Negotiation of the completed cost allocation plan with the appropriate Federal and/or State Representatives if such negotiation is requested by those representatives. Contractor shall defend County under audit for a period of three (3) years without cost to the County. EXHIBIT B Compensation For services provided as set forth in Exhibit A, County agrees to pay Contractor compensation in the amount of FIVE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED and No/100 Dollars($5,500.00). Payment of the standard fee, which shall include reimbursement for expenses incurred, shall be made in two installments: seventy percent(70%) of the standard fee shall be due upon delivery of draft plan(s); the remaining thirty percent (30%) of the standard fee shall be due upon delivery of the final plan(s). Invoices shall provide detail sufficient to County's requirements. Contractor will render to County one or more invoices for the fees specified herein, with payment due by thirty (30) days after County's receipt of the invoice(s). The services and associated compensation covered under this Agreement may be modified through a written amendment, approved and duly executed by both parties. 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