HomeMy WebLinkAbout20140709.tiff RESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR INTERPRETING SERVICES FOR DEAF AND HARD
OF HEARING AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - 24 HOUR SIGN LANGUAGE
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 Interpreting Services
for Deaf and Hard of Hearing 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 24 Hour Sign Language Services, Inc., commencing February 13, 2014, and
ending December 31, 2014, 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 Interpreting Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
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 24 Hour
Sign Language 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.
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The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 10th day of March, A.D., 2014, nunc pro tunc February 13, 2014.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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1$61 E Y MEMORANDUM
„i„liyr'L DATE: March 6, 2014
T Y TO: Douglas Rademacher, Chair, Board f Co mmissioners
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FROM: Judy A. Griego, Director, Human i es ent
RE: Agreement between the Weld Cou Department of
Human Services and 24 Hour Sign Language Services, Inc.
Enclosed for Board approval is an Agreement between the Department and 24 Hour Sign
Language Services, Inc. This Agreement was reviewed under the Board's Pass-Around
Memorandum dated February 24, 2014, and approved for placement on the Board's Agenda.
24 Hour Sign Language Services provides interpreting services for the Deaf and Hard of
Hearing. The Department has clients occasionally who are hearing impaired and we require
these types of services and so that the services are readily available when needed. This service is
used rarely for one or two cases a year.
The term of this Agreement is February 13, 2014 through December 31, 2014. Fees are as
follows:
a. $65.00 per hour to $85.00 per hour for Daytime services;
b. $75.00 per hour to $95.00 per hour for Evening/Weekend/Federal Holiday
services;
c. $20.00 per hour travel expense;
d. $25.00 last minute request;
e. $1.50 a minutes VRI pre-scheduled requests;
f. $2.00 a minutes VRI On-Demand requests;
If you have any questions, give me a call at extension 6510.
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The contract is to serve the purpose of an agreement between 24 Hour Sign Language Services, Inc., and
the Weld County Department of Human Services. 24 HOUR Sign Language Services, provides interpreting
services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. We are contacted by companies that have patients and/or clients in
need of such a service. These prices are subject to change. Our fees are as follows:
Daytime(7am-5pm) 2 hour min is always billed
$65 per hour, $75 per hour Judicial &$85 per hour Federal Holiday
Evening/Weekend/Federal Holiday(5pm-7am)2 hour min is always billed
$75 per hour, $85 per hour Judicial &$95 per hour Federal Holiday
Travel expense
$20 per hour(parking/hotel expenses are extra costs and will be added to invoice accordingly)
Cancellation/No Show Policy
Assignment must be cancelled within 24 hour business day notice or you will be billed in full, a"no show' is
considered a cancellation with less than 24 hour notice
Last Minute Request
$25 fee for scheduling with less than 24 hours business day notice
VRI Pre-scheduled requests
$1.50 a minute (30 minute minimum billed in 15 min increments, all other terms above apply to VRI services
except travel)
VRI On-Demand requests _.
$2 a minute (15 minute minimum billed in 15 min increments, all other terms above apply to VRl services except
travel)
$3 a minute (Judicial requests 15 minute minimum billed in 15 min increments, all other terms above apply to VRI
services except travel)
Insurance
We do not under any circumstance bill insurance companies. We bill the company providing a service.
You can visit www.ada.gov to get information on your rights and responsibilities as a company providing a service
and you can see what the rights are for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing needing services.
Teams
Any assignments that are 1.5-2 hours or more may require a team of two interpreters. This is determined solely at
the discretion of 24 HOUR.
Pavment
Payment is due in full upon receipt of invoice.
A finance charge of 18%APR will be assessed on all past due invoices(minimum of$5 finance charge)
Payments will apply to finance charge prior to the invoice charges.
Term •
This Agreement shall be effective February 13, 2014, upon proper execution of this Agreement and shall
expire December 31, 2014.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have duly executed the Agreement as of the day, month, and year
first above written.
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