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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20141916.tiff RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR PROVISION OF COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - INTERVENTION, 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 Provision of Community Corrections Services between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Weld County Community Corrections Board, and Intervention, Inc., commencing July 1, 2014, and ending June 30, 2015, 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 Provision of Community Corrections Services between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Weld County Community Corrections Board, and Intervention, 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 25th day of June, A.D., 2014. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST a C6[, Jae.;� vha ArN &óaBSer, Chair Weld County Clerk to the Board /' • IS �` arbaey r, Pr m BY: ir-a �— D ty Clerk to the Boar iii n P. Conway C APP D A RM: i':y? el- ‘&1? ike Freeman o ty Attorney EXCUSED William F. Garcia Date of signature: -717 exi, is tDO g'lv 2014-1916 JS0005 Justice Services Division y ig6i a 915 10th Street, #334 P.O. Box 758 Greeley, CO 80632 Phone: (970) 3364227 G O U N T Y Fax: (970) 392-4677 Memorandum To: Board of County Commissioners From: Doug Erler, Director Re: Consider Renewal of Lease Agreement and Agreement for the Provision of Community Corrections Services with Intervention Community Corrections Services (ICCS) and authorize Chair to sign Date: June 25, 2014 For your review and approval is the renewal of the Lease Agreement and Agreement for the Provision of Community Corrections Services with our vendor ICCS. I worked with County Attorney, Bruce Barker and Trevor Jiricek and they are in agreement with these final versions now before you. The Lease Agreement denotes a slight increase in the lease amount to reflect energy costs and the Agreement for the Provision of Community Corrections Services outlines the new allocation rates from the State, which remain stable. The majority of these funds are passed through to our vendor with a percentage remaining with Weld County for overall administration and oversight. There is no local matching requirement. Both of these agreements would go into effect on July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. They are now before you for your final review and approval. Thank you. 2014-1916 AGREEMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS SERVICES THIS AGREEMENT, effective this 2-J day of JUNE, 2014 by and between the Board of Commissioners of Weld County ("the Board"), PO Box 758, Greeley CO 80632 on behalf of the Weld County Community Corrections Board, ("Community Corrections Board") and Intervention Incorporated (d.b.a. Intervention Community Corrections Services "ICCS"), 1333 West 120th Avenue, Suite 101, Westminster, Colorado 80234 hereinafter referred to as "the Contractor." 1. WHEREAS, authority exists in the law and funds for the current fiscal year have been budgeted, appropriated and otherwise made available and a sufficient uncommitted balance thereof remains available for encumbering and subsequent payment of this agreement; and 2. WHEREAS, required approval, clearance and coordination has been accomplished from and with appropriate agencies; and 3. WHEREAS, the Board has an ongoing contract with the Colorado Department of Public Safety, Division of Criminal Justice, to provide community corrections services pursuant to Title 17,Article 27, and Section 18-1.3-301, C.R.S., as amended, and desires to enter into an agreement with Intervention Incorporated, for the provision of such services. NOW THEREFORE, subject to the terms, conditions, provisions and limitations contained in this Agreement, the Board and the Contractor agree as follows: STATEMENT OF WORK 1. Responsibilities of the Contractor: A. Approval. The Contractor shall be approved by the local community corrections board in their jurisdiction and operate pursuant to Title 17, Article 27, and Section 18-1.3-301, C.R.S., as amended. B. Description of Services. The Contractor shall provide residential, non residential and certain vocational and rehabilitative services to 1) offenders referred by the Department of Corrections(DOC), 2)offenders referred by the State Judicial Branch (SJB), 3) offenders referred by the State Board of Parole, or4) offenders referred by SJB pursuant to Section 19-2-907, Section 19-2-907(1)(b), Section 19-2-908, and Section 19-2-910, CRS., as amended, or as otherwise approved by the Community Corrections Board and the Board. C. Standards. The Contractor shall meet, maintain, and comply with all applicable guidelines or standards as provided in Title 17, Article 27, and Section 18-1.3-301, CRS, as amended, and the "Colorado Community Corrections Standards, "as revised or amended by the Colorado Department of Public Safety. Non-compliance and/or willful disregard with applicable guidelines or standards may result in reduction of compensation rates as specified in Paragraph 2.A.2., herein; cessation of offender placements in the program; implementation of a corrective action plan with a professional consultant as approved by the Contractor and the Community Corrections Board and the State, with all costs borne on the Contractor; implementation of an increased staffing pattern by the Contractor to ensure adequate offender care and supervision; implementation of a competitive bid process to consider alternative program providers; or termination of the Agreement. D. State and Local Regulations. The Contractor shall comply with all state, county and local health, safety, fire, building and zoning requirements. E. Victim Rights Act. The Contractor shall comply with Section 24-4.1-302.5, Section 24-4.1-303 and Section 24-4.1-304 C.R.S., as amended, commonly known as the Victim Rights Act and enabling legislation. F. Immigration Reform Control Act. The Contractor shall comply with all federal and state laws, including the Immigration Reform Control Act in all hiring practices. G. Americans with Disabilities Act. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable titles of the Americans with Disabilities Act (Public Law 101.336) and submit documentation as required by the State or the County to demonstrate compliance with this Act. H. Client Files. The Contractor shall maintain individual electronic and hard files for each offender participating in the Contractor's program as required by the DOC/SJB/Parole Board or as otherwise specified by the Community Corrections Board or the Board. Such files and criminal history records shall be maintained and disseminated pursuant to federal and state regulations. Reports. The Contractor shall provide timely, prompt, and accurate reports as are or may be required by the State, DOC, SJB, or the Community Corrections Board during the period of the Agreement, which include but are not limited to statistical reports, caseload data, required entries into the Community Corrections Information and Billing ("CCIB") computer system, survey questionnaires and other records documenting the types of services provided and the identity of the individual offenders receiving such services. Computerized termination forms and related offender data must be completed by the Contractor's program staff, as prescribed by the State, for each offender served, and shall be completed with the requirements of the State and the Community Corrections Board. J. Fugitive Reporting System. Pursuant to Section 17-27-104 (11), C.R.S., the Contractor shall report any probable escape of any offender funded pursuant to this Agreement in effect at the time of the escape. Program staff shall also provide the State information about any offender who escapes from its supervision. The Contractor shall provide to the Community Corrections Board with monthly escape reports of all offenders reported as escapees, whether Diversion or Transition offenders or as otherwise specified by the Community Corrections Board.. K. Supervision of Offenders. The Contractor shall provide 24-hour-a-day, seven-day- a-week staff supervision of the offenders assigned to the residential facility as specified in the "Colorado Community Corrections Standards." Further, Contractor shall provide non-residential supervision of those applicable offenders referred by the SBJ and in accordance with the "Colorado Community Corrections Standards." 2 L. Method of Billing. The Contractor shall bill the State for services provided on such forms and in such manner as the State may require. In order for the billing to be approved and accepted by the Community Corrections Board, the signature of the appropriate probation/parole liaison or board representative, confirming the accuracy of the billing is required. Billing shall be submitted through CCIB and/or at the sole discretion of the State, on a Community Corrections Billing electronic form provided to the Contractor by the State for that purpose. The State reserves the right to modify billing procedures. M. Additional Services. The Contractor shall obtain prior written approval from the State and the Community Corrections Board and the Board before providing any additional billable services or evaluations not provided for by the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If services are billed by the Contractor that exceed the maximum total payments as described in Paragraph 2.A.2., herein, neither the State, Weld County nor the Community Corrections Board is liable for reimbursement. Should additional funding become available, the State, Weld County, its Community Corrections Board may, at its own option, choose to reimburse beyond the amount specified in Paragraph 2.A.2., herein. N. Reimbursement by Client. The Contractor shall charge each offender participating in the community corrections program the reasonable costs of the services not covered by State payments. The charges may be collected on an ability to pay basis. Each offender shall be issued receipts for fees collected on a monthly basis or as otherwise requested. Any charges to offenders in excess of the amounts listed in the legislative appropriation must be approved in advance by the State and the Community Corrections Board. The Contractor must provide a description of such additional fees, including rates, services or products purchased, and program policies and procedures related to collecting and record keeping to the State, the Community Corrections Board, and the referring agency. O. Absence Due to Arrest. The Contractor shall notify the DOC/SJB/Parole Office immediately if they know an offender has been arrested and/or is in the custody of, federal, state, or local law enforcement authorities. The Community Corrections Board shall compensate the Contractor at full rate for the day the offender is arrested, and at 50% of the regular per diem rate for up to seven (7) days for maintaining the availability of a position in the program during the offender's absence. P. Unauthorized Absence. The Contractor shall notify the DOC or SJB, through the appropriate probation/parole liaison, within two (2) hours after an offender is discovered to be absent from an approved location or activity without authorization. The Contractor shall keep the offender's position in the program available for a period not to exceed one (1) day during the offender's unauthorized absence if the DOC/SJB notifies the Contractor that it does desire to have said position kept available. The Community Corrections Board shall compensate the Contractor at the full rate the day the offender escapes. 3 Q. Insurance. 1. The Contractor shall obtain and maintain in full force and effect at all times during the term of this Agreement, insurance in the following kinds and amounts: a. Standard Worker's Compensation and Employer Liability as required by State statute, including occupational disease, covering all employees on or off the work site, acting within the course and scope of their employment. b. General, Personal Injury, and Automobile Liability (including bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage) minimum coverage: 1) Combined single limit of $600,000 if written on occurrence basis. 2) Any aggregate limit will not be less than $1,000,000. 3) Combined single limit of $600,000 for policies written on a claims-made basis. The policy shall include an endorsement, certificate, or other written evidence that coverage extends two (2) years beyond the performance period of this Agreement. 4) If any aggregate limits are reduced below $600,000 because of claims-made or paid during the required policy period, the Contractor shall immediately obtain additional insurance to restore the full aggregate limit and furnish a certificate or other document showing compliance with this provision. 2. The Community Corrections Board, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County and its employees, and State of Colorado shall be named as additionally insured parties under all the Contractor's liability coverage policies. 3. The insurance shall include provisions preventing cancellation within sixty (60) days prior notice to the State and to the Board by certified mail. 4. The Contractor shall provide a certificate showing adequate insurance coverage to the Board and the State on July 1 each year, whenever insurance coverage changes in any manner and/or upon request of the State 4 or the Board, unless otherwise provided. 5. If the Contractor is a "public entity" within the meaning of the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, C.R.S. 24-10-101 et seq., as amended ("Act"), the Contractor shall at all times during the term of this Agreement maintain such liability insurance, by commercial policy or self-insurance, as is necessary to meet its liabilities under the Act. Upon request by the State or the Board, the Contractor shall show proof of such insurance. R. Access to Medical Services. Policy and procedures of the Contractor shall specifically prohibit any restriction or constraint of offenders' movement or efforts to attend to their legitimate medical or dental needs. If a medical emergency occurs, the Contractor shall immediately notify the referring agency(DOC, Parole Officer or SJB). The Community Corrections Board shall compensate the Contractor at the full rate the day an offender is placed in a hospital, and at 50% of the regular per diem rate for up to seven (7) days for holding a bed available during the hospitalization of an offender, unless the referral agency notifies the Contractor otherwise. S. Review and Inspection. The Contractor shall allow the State, the Board, the Community Corrections Board, DOC, SJB, or Health Department employees to inspect, with or without notice, the facilities, fiscal and program files, other records, and services provided to determine compliance with this Agreement. T. Record Retention. The Contractor shall retain all books, records, and other documents of any part pertaining to this Agreement for seven (7) years after final payment, and allow any person duly authorized in writing by the State, the Board or the Community Corrections Board to have full access to and a right to examine and copy any of the above materials during such period. U. Information Provided. The Contractor shall provide information upon request of the appropriate DOC/SJB officers or the Board and/or the Community Corrections Board regarding the activities and adjustment of offenders assigned to their program. The Contractor shall collect, maintain and make available to the DOC/SJB/Parole Board or the Board and/or the Community Corrections Board ongoing data regarding employment, monitored sobriety, psychological problems and treatment, vocational or educational needs and services, re-arrest or other criminal activity, and court-imposed fines and restitution of offenders under supervision by the Contractor. The Contractor shall make timely entries of such data into the CCIB computer system, as the State may require. V. Financial Audit. The Contractor shall provide to the State an independent fiscal audit report, which addresses the agency's fiscal year(s) relevant to the Agreement period. Such materials shall be provided to the State as directed or unless a different schedule is established in writing by mutual agreement of the parties. These requirements may be waived all or in part, by the State, in accordance with established standards. W. Notification of Ownership Changes. 5 1. The Contractor shall notify the Board, Community Corrections Board and the State in writing within thirty (30) days after becoming aware that a change in its ownership has occurred, or is certain to occur, that could result in changes to services outlined in this Agreement. The Contractor shall also notify the Board and the State in writing within thirty (30) days whenever changes to asset valuations or any other cost changes have occurred, or are certain to occur, as a result of a change in ownership. 2. The Contractor shall: a) Maintain current, accurate and complete inventory records of assets and their costs; b) Provide the Board, the Community Corrections Board or State or designated representative ready access to the records upon request; c) Ensure that all individual and grouped assets, their capitalized values, accumulated depreciation or amortization, and remaining useful lives are identified accurately before and after each of the Contractor's ownership changes; and d) Retain and continue to maintain depreciation and amortization schedules based on the asset records maintained before each subcontractor ownership change. X. Matters Regarding Facilities. 1. The Board and Contractor acknowledge that it shall be a condition of this Agreement that the Contractor will fully comply with the Lease Agreement between the Board and the Contractor to operate its program at the Weld County Community Corrections Facility at 1101 H Street, Greeley, CO 80631 fora period of July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015. 2. Contractor agrees to be bound to the terms of said Lease Agreement and acknowledges that any violation of the lease provisions, which results in the Board's termination of the Lease Agreement, may be grounds for the termination of this Agreement. 3. Contractor acknowledges that a new Lease Agreement may be executed with the Board upon or before June 30, 2014. 2. Responsibilities of the State: A. Payment of Services. 1) The Board shall compensate the Contractor in accordance with the schedule in Paragraph 2.A.2., herein subject to compliance with the provisions of the Agreement. 6 2) During the period of the Agreement, upon receipt of proper billing from the Contractor, as provided in paragraph 1.L. herein, payment shall be made in an amount of: A daily rate of $41.34 per offender, for residential diversion direct sentence placements. A daily rate of no more than $6.03 per offender, for diversion non-residential placements. A daily rate of $41.34 per offender, for residential condition of probation placements. A daily rate of $41.34 per offender for residential transition placements. A daily rate of $41.34 per offender for residential condition of parole placements. Up to $130,000 for Treatment Support Services. Up to $95,064.25 for Facility Payments to be disbursed as outlined in Statewide Facility Payments Policy for SFY 15. (In an effort to advance the Colorado General Assembly's intent to increase program case manager and security staff compensation and to reduce and/or maintain a ratio of at least one (1) case manager for every twenty(20) residential community corrections clients, the Contractor shall submit a written plan to the Community Corrections Board and the State specifying how the Contractor will utilize the Facility Payment allocation to 1) increase case management staff to ensure a ratio of at least one(1)case manager for every twenty (20 residential clients; 2) raise the average pay and benefits of security staff by at least ten (10%) percent; and 3) raise the average pay and benefits of case managers by at least ten (10%) percent. The Contractor may request, in writing, that the Community Corrections Board and the State grant an exemption from the requirement to increase the average pay and benefits for security staff by at least ten (10%) percent if the sum of the average pay and benefits of security staff already exceeds$33,000 annually. The Contractor may also request, in writing, that the Community Corrections Board and the State grant an exemption from the requirement to increase the average pay and benefits for case management staff by at least ten (10%) percent if the sum of the average pay and benefits of case management staff already exceeds $38,500 annually. The Contractor is encouraged to exceed these requirements. Any request for an exemption from any of these requirements must include a written plan that specifies the Contractor's intended use of these funds. The Contractor's proposed use of these funds should focus on initiatives such as reaching and maintaining compliance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA); and implementing evidence based policy and practices to fidelity that focus on reducing offender risk and recidivism as set forth by the National Institute of Corrections' (NIC) Eight Guiding Principles for Risk and Recidivism Reduction. The Contractor may utilize these funds for other purposes that benefit the quality of the program with prior written approval of the Community Corrections Board and the State. The Contractor's written plan shall be submitted to the Community Corrections Board for initial review by no later than July 22, 2014 and then to the State by no later than August 27, 2014. If the plan is deemed acceptable, the Community Corrections Board shall direct a method to the Contractor to request payment(s) and in accordance with the normal dispersal of funds by the State to Weld County. Facility payment to the Contractor may be withheld in whole or in part by the Board through its Community Corrections Board if the Contractor does not comply with all or part of this provision). 3) Reimbursement will not be allowed for the first day of an offender's participation in the program, but shall be allowed for the last day of an offender's participation. The day an offender transfers from Residential to Non-Residential supervision status, reimbursement will be made at the residential daily rate, but shall not be made for Non-Residential expenses. The day an offender transfers from Non-Residential to Residential supervision status, reimbursement will be made for Non- Residential expenses, but shall not be made for the Residential daily rate. 4) The Contractor shall use no more than three percent (3%) of the total daily rate allocation for condition of probation client placements. These placements are intended for placement in the Contractor's Intensive Residential Treatment (IRT) program, unless otherwise approved by the Community Corrections Board and the State. 5) Reimbursement may be allowed for any additional programmatic funding approved by the Legislature. 6) The Board may transfer up to 10% of funds between the Transition/Parole/Condition of Probation and Diversion line items only and as listed in Section 2.A.2 above to ensure full utilization of funds with the Contractor during any term of this Agreement, and as approved by the Board and the State. B. Payment for Travel. The Board shall reimburse the Contractor at the rate allowed by State Fiscal Rules, when such travel is requested by the DOC or approved by the State for the purpose of transporting offenders. The Contractor agrees that any and all travel to DOC correctional facilities shall be coordinated by DOC prior to the Contractor being reimbursed. The Contractor shall provide the Board with travel reports setting forth the date of travel, mileage, destination and offenders transported. Reimbursement for mileage shall be made from Residential Transition 8 Allocations as listed in Section 2.A.2 above. Payment shall be made by the trip, not for each individual offender. C. Payments for Leave(s) of Absence. The Board shall pay the Contractor for the following leaves of absence of offenders at the full per diem rate, when authorized and approved by the DOC/Parole Board or SJB: 1) "Pass or Furlough" based on a privilege to leave the facility to an approved location for up to forty-eight (48) hours. 2) "Off-grounds leave"for the purpose of conducting a hearing or assessment regarding the continuation of the offender in the community corrections program, for a maximum allowable period of three (3) days. 3) "Emergency Leave" caused by and limited to a serious life-threatening incident in the offender's immediate family, subject to a maximum period of seven (7) days, to be reimbursed at 50% of the regular per diem rate. D. Noncompliance. The Community Corrections Board and the Board agrees to allow the Contractor thirty (30) days within which they may correct or justify identified issues, following a notice of noncompliance, unless there is an immediate risk to public safety. If the identified issues are unresolved within the thirty(30)day period, action may be taken to withhold payment to the Contractor until those identified issues are satisfactorily completed; deny payment for those services or obligations which may not have been performed by the Contractor and which, due to circumstances caused by the Contractor, cannot be performed, or if performed are of no value to the Board, the Community Corrections Board or the State. Denial of the amount of payment to the Contractor shall be reasonably related to the value of work or performance lost to the Board, the Community Corrections Board or the State. The Contractor shall not be classified at Risk Factor Analysis (RFA) Level 1 status for more than two (2) consecutive years. The RFA is a tool used and conducted by the Division of Criminal Justice, Office of Community Corrections to evaluate a program in the areas of offender supervision and in the overall organizational control of the program and agency. The Contractor shall not place offenders under its legal control and supervision, its employees, the Board, the Community Corrections Board, Weld County employees, officials, or subcontractors or any and all persons doing business with the Contractor, in imminent risk or peril to public safety. E. Limitation of Payments and Liabilities. The Board assumes no liability for any deficiency that the Contractor may incur either in the operation of its program or for any debts or expenditures incurred by the Contractor for ensuing fiscal years when funds for that purpose have not been appropriated or budgeted. 9 II. GENERAL PROVISIONS: 1. Performance Period. The Agreement shall be effective on July 1, 2013, and extend through June 30, 2014, contingent upon availability or funds. 2. Assignment. The rights and duties arising under this Agreement shall not be assigned or delegated without the prior written consent of the Board and the Community Corrections Board. 3. Breach. A breach of this Agreement shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent breach or default of the Agreement. 4. Third Party Beneficiary & Conflict of Interest. 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 Board and the Contractor. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall give or allow any claim or right of action whatsoever by any other or third person; otherwise, it is the express intent of the parties to this Agreement that any such person or entity receiving services or benefits under this Agreement shall be deemed an incidental beneficiary only. The Contractor shall not engage in any transaction, activity or conduct that would result in a conflict of interest under this Agreement. The Contractor represents that it has disclosed any and all current or potential conflicts of interest. A conflict of interest shall include transactions, activities, or conduct that would affect the judgment, actions or work of the Contractor by the Contractor's own interests, the interests of any principal of the Contractor or the interests of any party with whom the Contractor has a contractual arrangement, in conflict with those of Weld County government. The Board, in its sole discretion, shall determine the existence of a conflict of interest, which shall be deemed a material breach or default of this Agreement and may be cause to terminate this Agreement in the event such a conflict exists after it has given the Contractor notice, in writing or orally, which describes the conflict. The Contractor shall be given a time period, as specified by the Board or designee, to eliminate or cure the conflict of interest in a manner that is acceptable to the Board or designee. 5. Governmental Immunity. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, no term or condition of this Agreement shall be construed or interpreted as a waiver, express or implied, of any of the immunities, rights, benefits, protection, or other provision of the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, Section 24-10-101, et. seq. CRS, as now or hereafter amended. The parties understand and agree that liability for claims for injuries to persons or property arising out of negligence of the State of Colorado, its departments, institutions, agencies, boards, officials and employees is controlled and limited by the provisions of Section 24-10-1-101, et. seq., CRS, as now or hereafter amended and the risk management statutes, Section 24-30-1501, et. seq., CRS, as now or hereafter amended. 6. Termination. Either party may terminate this Agreement by giving thirty(30) days notice in writing, delivered by certified or electronic mail, return receipt requested, to the other party at the above address, or delivered by personal services upon the party. If notice is so given, this Agreement shall terminate on the expiration of the thirty (30) days, and the I0 liability for the parties hereunder for the further performance of the terms of this Agreement shall thereupon cease, but the parties shall not be relieved of the duty to perform their obligation up to the date of termination. 7. Upon receipt of notice of termination for convenience. The Contractor shall incur no further obligations in connection with the Agreement. The Contractor will be reimbursed for reasonable costs allocable to the Agreement performance. Incorporation of terms of Request for Proposal and Response from Contractor--The parties hereby incorporate by reference the Request for Proposal and all attachments hereto, the Contractors proposal subsequent correspondence, and contract agreements. 8. Entire Understanding. This Agreement is intended as the complete integration of all understanding between the parties. No prior or contemporaneous addition, deletion, or other amendment hereto shall have any force or affect whatsoever, unless embodied herein in writing. No subsequent novation, renewal, addition, deletion or other amendment hereto shall have any force or effect unless embodied in a written agreement executed and approved pursuant to the State of Colorado fiscal rules. It is understood and agreed by the parties that the status of the Contractor is that of an independent contractor retained by the Board to perform professional and technical services as defined in this Agreement and for periods of time herein described. It is not intended nor shall it be construed, that the Contractor is a department of Weld County government, or that any employee, officer, or subcontractor of the Contractor is an employee or officer of Weld County government for any purpose whatsoever. 9. Non-Discrimination. The Contractor agrees to comply with the letter and spirit of all applicable state and federal laws respecting discrimination and unfair employment practices. 10. Software Piracy Prohibition. No State or other public funds payable under this Agreement shall be used for the acquisition, operation, or maintenance of computer software in violation of United States copyright laws or applicable licensing restrictions. The Contractor hereby certifies that, for the term of this Agreement and any extensions, the Contractor has in place appropriate systems and controls to prevent such improper use of public funds. 11. Employment or Contracting with Illegal Aliens. Under Colorado Law, the Contractor certifies that it shall comply with the provisions of Section 8-17.5-101, set seq., C.R.S. 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 to Contractor, that the subcontractor shall not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien to perform work under this Agreement. Contractor represents, warrants, and agrees that it (a) has verified that it does not employ any illegal aliens, through participation in the Basic Pilot Employment Verification Program administered by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security, and (b) otherwise comply with the requirements of Section 81-5-102(2)(b), C.R.S. Contractor shall comply with all reasonable requests made in the course of an investigation under Section 8-17,5-102,C.R.S., by the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment. If Contractor fails to comply with any requirements of this provision or Section 8-17.5-101. et seq., C.R.S., the Board may 11 terminate this Agreement for breach and Contractor shall be liable for actual and consequential damages to Contractor. Except where exempted by federal law and except as provided in Section 24-76/5-103(3), C.R.S., if Contractor receives federal or state funds under this Agreement, Contractor must confirm that any individual natural person eighteen (18) years of age or older is lawfully present in the United States pursuant to Section 24-76.5-103(4), C.R.S., if such individual applies for public benefits provided under this Agreement. 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 Section 24-76/5-101.et seq., C.R.S. and (c) shall produce one of the forms of identification required by Section 24-76.5- 103, C.R..S., prior to the effective date of this Agreement. 12. Termination of Agreement. This Agreement may be terminated for default if the Contractor substantially fails to satisfy or perform the duties and obligations to correct or take reasonable steps to correct deficiencies in this Agreement. The Community Corrections Board shall provide written notice to the Contractor of the Board's intent to invoke the termination provisions of the Agreement, state the reasons for such action and reference the previous request to correct the deficiencies. Contractor will be provided thirty(30)days from receipt of written notice of intent to terminate the Agreement for default to correct deficiencies to the satisfaction of the Community Corrections Board and the Board. If the Contractor fails to correct deficiencies within this time, the Board may declare the Agreement terminated. 13. 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. this Funding Contingency. No portion oft s Agreement shall be deemed to create an obligation on the part of the Community Corrections Board to expend funds not otherwise appropriated or budgeted for. 12 THE PARTIES HEREUNTO HAVE EXECUTED THIS AGREEMENT: Contractor: Board : Intervention Incorporated BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO \ . 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