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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20141499.tiff 1861 Memorandum R� n TO: Douglas Rademacher, Chair J _ ' G N TY Board of County Commissioners OU _ FROM: Mark E. Wallace, MD, MPH, Executive Director Department of Public Health & Environment DATE: May 15, 2014 SUBJECT: Agreement for Professional Services with Colorado Tobacco Education & Prevention Alliance Enclosed for Board review and approval is a contract between the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment and Colorado Tobacco Education & Prevention Alliance. The Health Department is requesting approval of a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Bob Doyle, Executive Director of the Colorado Tobacco Education and Prevention Alliance (CTEPA) to assist the Weld County Public Health Tobacco Program in determining and executing activities and community education related to the prevention of youth access to tobacco. The amount of the PSA is $4,400 and runs from July 1, 2014, through June 30, 2015. Tobacco use among Weld County youth remains a cause for concern. The Weld youth smoking rate is 17% and chew tobacco use rate is 11%. Additional education and activities aimed at preventing future tobacco use among youth is urgently needed. This Professional Services Agreement was approved for placement on the agenda by the Board on May 13, 2014. I recommend approval of this Agreement for Professional Services with Colorado Tobacco Education & Prevention Alliance. 1 01241-6161-- / • lS`L L �) 2014-1499 66 - 19—2De t`w11d0�. ��y �y ,S/L oe99 AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES THIS AGREEMENT is made by and between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, whose address is 1150 O Street,Greeley,Colorado, 80631 ("County"),and Bob Doyle, Executive Director of the Colorado Tobacco Education and Prevention Alliance whose address is 16748 East Smoky Hill Rd.,#243,Centennial,CO 80015,("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: 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 7/1/2014,through and until 6/30/2015. 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. a. County agrees to pay Contractor for services performed as set forth on Exhibit A at the rate of$55.00 per hour. Charges shall be based on the time actually spent performing the services,but shall exclude travel time. b. Mileage may/may not(circle one)be charged to and from any required job site at a rate of 0 cents per mile. Contractor shall not be paid any other expenses unless set forth in this Agreement. c. Payment to Contractor will be made only upon presentation of a proper claim by Contractor, itemizing services performed and mileage expense incurred. d. Payment for services and all related expenses under this Agreement shall not exceed $4,400.00. 5. Additional Work. In the event the County shall require changes in the scope, 1 character,or complexity of the work to be performed,and said changes cause an increase or decrease in the 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. 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. MI reports,test results and all other tangible materials produced in connection with the 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 a 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 and Indemnification. Contractor shall defend and indemnify County, its officers and agents, from and against loss or liability arising from Contractor's acts, errors or omissions in seeking to perform its obligations under this Agreement. 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 by providing the other party with a 10 day written notice thereof. Furthermore, this Agreement may be terminated at any time without notice upon a material breach of the terms of the Agreement. In the even(of an early termination, Contractor shall be paid for work performed up to the time of 2 notice 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. Time of Essence. Time is of the essence in each and all of the provisions of this Agreement. 15. 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. 16. 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. 17. 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. 18. 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. 19. 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. 20. 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 signed by both parties. 21. 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. 22. No Conflict. No employee of Contractor nor any member of Contractor's family 3 shall serve on a County Roard. committee or hold any such position which either by rule. practice or action nominates. recommends. supervises Contractor's operations,or authorizes funding to Contractor. 23. Severability, It'any term or condition of this Agreement shall he 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. 24. Governmental linmunity. No portion of this Agreement shall be deemed to constitute a waiver of any immunities the parties or their officers or employees may possess. 25. No Tbird 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. IN WITNESS WIIF.REOF. the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date and year written below. CONTRACTOR: .. I A I I'I:ST:ditededv ,0;g1 title: C y t k,;* l•tV4 D+ 1013r- Esther Gesick _ _ Weld County Clerk to the Board BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Wilt)('Ol!NTY.('OI.ORADO All YAI1V/&40, c21 Rv I: /�, 13}. Deputy Clerk o the : " 1 • ,1-b`� Dougl s Rademacher ('hair I " ,, *�ism .44O gill 4 ao,17/-iy9y DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT r ! - 1555 N. 17th Avenue / LP, r ' Greeley. CO 80631 G 0 U y' Pu6lfcHe�tth L ti7 —.c, Web ribb 11www weldhealth pig Health 4dminrspepon pudic Reellli a CNmcsl Environmental IleaRln Comneneenon. Emergency prpperedrwe Vital Records Senesces Services EAKN'oa•ISse ng •Response i cis _ .r W_^. Trrn li[1 NAM'.: Tete WO 304lH'f) I rap y'in 304 ficYi r0• rJ yi1: Ie A� YA'W'S f.p 110 YAM',i Far f'ci 1-Ali Fpx 970]M 6459 Weld County Public I Icalth Tobacco Program Education and Outreach Consulting-Colorado 'tobacco Education and Prevention Alliance Exhibit A: Scope of Work Lead Agency: Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment Eric Aakko. Director. Health Communication. Education and Planning 1555 N. 17th :Avenue. Cireeles. CO 80631 970-304-6470 ext. 2325 eaakko a weldgov.com ('ontract Consultant: Bob Doyle Colorado Tobacco Education and Prevention Alliance (ClEPA) 16748 East Smoky, 11111 Road. #2_43 Centennial. CO 80015 720.508-4290 Project Period: July I. 2014 through June 30, 2015 Scope of Work: Consulting Contract Summary, An amount. up to S4,400, will he used to contract with Colorado Tobacco Education and Prevention Alliance (CTEPA) to provide education and technical assistance to the Weld County Tobacco Program and general outreach to various stakeholders. C'TEPA will research and share with the program and partners the best practices fir tobacco prevention occurring in Colorado and nationally; provide information on best practices and evidence based strategies: and arrange and meet with coalition members and kes community' stakeholders: Contractor will also meet with Weld County Tobacco Program staff monthly to discuss contract objectives and findings, provide monthly reports summarizing the assistance provided to Weld Counts Tobacco Program staff and Tobacco Free Coalition of Weld County. submit monthl} invoices and submit a final report detailing lessons learned. recommendations and updates on tobacco issues impacting Weld Count}. Consultant Duties: Strategy 1: CTEPA, along with the Tobacco Free Coalition of Weld Counts will educate community participants about the evidence of different strategies in youth tobacco prevention. At least three specific presentations will he conducted by ('1EPA to enhance this strategy. Tasks: . Assist with the expansion and operation of the community coalition including outreach efforts to increase participation of outlying communities in Weld County. 2. Determine and execute aetiv hies and community education related to the prevention of youth access to tobacco in conjunction with Weld County I ohacco Program Staff and the tobacco Free Coalition of Weld County. 3. Identify. train and enable key coalition memhers to further the mission of the coalition in educating the general public and community leaders on es idenee-hased and emerging issues of tobacco prevention and control. Documentation of training will he included with monthly invoices. 4. All training agendas and curriculum will he approved by the Weld County T obacco Program staff in advance of scheduled events. General Duties: I. Provide technical assistance and support on an on-going hasis to the Tobacco Free Coalition of Weld County to help increase their effectiveness. Provide a monthly report of assistance and support provided. Monthly invoices need to he turned to Weld County Tobacco Program staff by the I0`n' of the month. There will he -twelve invoices turned in separately on or before the le of the month tin the months of August 2014. September 2014, October 2014. November 2014, December 2014. January 2015. February 2015. March 2015. April 2015 and May 2015 and June 2015. 2. Research evidence-based practices used in preventing youth from using tobacco and helping tobacco users. specifically those of low socio-economic status, stop using tobacco products. CTFPA will provide -information with recommendations. 3. Attend Tobacco Free Coalition of Weld County monthly meetings. 4. Meet monthly with Weld County Tobacco Program staff to discuss research findings, meetings and trainings being planned. key findings and recommendations. Hello