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HomeMy WebLinkAboutProfessional Services Contract - Contract MASON COUNTY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT CONTRACT #CAC: FY24-25.CHG.HEN.FCS Bridge This CONTRACT is made and entered into by and between Mason County, hereinafter referred to as "COUNTY" and Community Action Council, hereinafter referred to as "CONTRACTOR." Contracted Entity Community Action Council Address 3020 Willamette Dr. NE City, State, Zip Code Lacey, WA 98516 Phone 360-438-1100 Primary Contact: Name, Title Kirsten York, CEO Primary Contact: E-mail kirsteny@caclmt.org Washington State UBI# 600 503 120 Federal EIN 91-0818368 Total Award/Contract Value $2,648,636 Contract Term July 1, 2023- June 30, 2025 COUNTY and CONTRACTOR, as defined above, acknowledge, and accept the terms of this contract and EXHIBITS and have executed this contract on the date below to start as of the date and year referenced above. The rights and obligations of both parties to this contract are governed by this contract including any [Special Conditions, General Terms and Conditions, Exhibits, etc.]. CONTRACTOR NAME BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON Community Action Council LMT Agency Name Sharon Trask, Chair Aut rized Signature Date Kirsten York, CEO APPROVED AS T FORM: Print Name & Title 1 7/31/2023 Date Micha rc ecuting Attorney Professional Services Contract (rev 06/2023) Page 1 Special Conditions CONTRACTOR agrees to the following: The award of funds does not guarantee that the CONTRACTOR will receive funding if special conditions are not met. The following documents are requirements and must be received within 30 days of the contract award start date for the CONTRACTOR to submit an invoice and receive funding. If the agency has provided these documents under a previous contract, only updated documents need to be provided. For tracking purposes, please notify COUNTY on each item stating "no updates" if this is the case. 1. CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS to receive funding: a. Vendor Payment Form, if new to contracting with Mason County b. Certificate of Insurance (see requirements Exhibit B) c. Exhibit D Attestation d. Contract Orientation: Attendance at orientation is mandatory. Prior approval and make-up arrangement are necessary if unable to attend an orientation meeting. 2. Consolidated Homeless Grant Contract: Every subcontract shall bind the CONTRACTOR to follow all applicable terms of the contract between Mason County and The Department of Commerce (in this paragraph referred to as "this contract"). The Subcontractor is responsible to Mason County and COMMERCE if the Subcontractor fails to comply with any applicable term or condition of this Contract. The Contractor shall appropriately monitor the activities of the Subcontractor to assure fiscal conditions of this Contract. In no event shall the existence of a subcontract operate to release or reduce the liability of the Contractor to COMMERCE for any breach in the performance of the Contractor's duties. Every subcontract shall include a term that COMMERCE and the State of Washington are not liable for claims or damages arising from a Subcontractor's performance of the subcontract. DELIVERABLE: sign and return the attestation in Exhibit D "Attestation" to acknowledge receipt of the contract between Mason County and the Department of Commerce and agreement to these terms and conditions. Funding Source: Department of Commerce Consolidated Homeless Grant, Housing and Essential Needs (HEN) General Terms and Conditions Scope of Services: CONTRACTOR agrees to provide COUNTY the services and any materials as set forth as identified in "Exhibit A Scope of Services," during the CONTRACT period. In the event that CONTRACTOR expends the total award specified in "Exhibit C Budget" before the end of the CONTRACT duration, CONTRACTOR remains liable to provide Professional Services Contract (rev 06/2023) Page 2 COUNTY the services as identified in "Exhibit A Scope of Services." No material, labor or facilities will be furnished by COUNTY unless otherwise provided for in the CONTRACT. CONTRACTOR may submit a written proposal with an estimated cost for other expenses allowable under the Department of Commerce Grant Guidelines that may not be specified in "Exhibit A Scope of Services." The COUNTY must give written approval before any expenses are incurred and considered allowable costs for reimbursement to this CONTRACT. Term: Services provided by CONTRACTOR prior to or after the term of this CONTRACT shall be performed at the expense of CONTRACTOR and are not compensable under this CONTRACT unless both parties hereto agree to such provision in writing. The term of this CONTRACT may be extended by mutual consent of the parties; provided, however, that the CONTRACT is in writing and signed by both parties. Amendments and Extension: This CONTRACT may be amended by mutual agreement of the parties. Such amendment shall not be binding unless they are in writing and signed by personnel authorized to bind each of the parties. The duration of this CONTRACT may be extended by mutual written consent of the parties, for a period of up to one year, and for a total of no longer than three years. Independent Contractor: CONTRACTOR's services shall be furnished by the CONTRACTOR as an independent contractor, and nothing herein contained shall be construed to create a relationship of employer-employee. All payments made hereunder and all services performed shall be made and performed pursuant to this CONTRACT by the CONTRACTOR as an independent contractor. CONTRACTOR acknowledges that the entire compensation for this CONTRACT is specified in Exhibit C Budget and the CONTRACTOR is not entitled to any benefits including, but not limited to: vacation pay, holiday pay, sick leave pay, medical, dental, or other insurance benefits, or any other rights or privileges afforded to employees of COUNTY. The CONTRACTOR represents that he/she/it maintains a separate place of business, serves clients other than COUNTY, will report all income and expense accrued under this CONTRACT to the Internal Revenue Service, and has a tax account with the State of Washington Department of Revenue for payment of all sales and use and Business and Occupation taxes collected by the State of Washington. CONTRACTOR will defend, indemnify, and hold harmless COUNTY, its officers, agents or employees from any loss or expense, including, but not limited to, settlements, judgments, setoffs, attorneys' fees or costs incurred by reason of claims or demands because of breach of the provisions of this paragraph. Professional Services Contract (rev 06/2023) Page 3 Taxes: CONTRACTOR understands and acknowledges that COUNTY will not withhold Federal or State income taxes. Where required by State or Federal law, the CONTRACTOR authorizes COUNTY to withhold for any taxes other than income taxes (i.e., Medicare). All compensation received by the CONTRACTOR will be reported to the Internal Revenue Service at the end of the calendar year in accordance with the applicable IRS regulations. It is the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR to make the necessary estimated tax payments throughout the year, if any, and the CONTRACTOR is solely liable for any tax obligation arising from the CONTRACTOR's performance of this CONTRACT. The CONTRACTOR hereby agrees to indemnify COUNTY against any demand to pay taxes arising from the CONTRACTOR's failure to pay taxes on compensation earned pursuant to this CONTRACT. COUNTY will pay sales and use taxes imposed on goods or services acquired hereunder as required by law. The CONTRACTOR must pay all other taxes, including, but not limited to, Business and Occupation Tax, taxes based on the CONTRACTOR's gross or net income, or personal property to which COUNTY does not hold title. COUNTY is exempt from Federal Excise Tax. No Guarantee of Employment: The performance of all or part of this CONTRACT by the CONTRACTOR shall not operate to vest any employment rights whatsoever and shall not be deemed to guarantee any employment of CONTRACTOR or any employee of CONTRACTOR or any sub-contractor or any employee of any sub-contractor by COUNTY at the present time or in the future. Accounting and Payment for CONTRACTOR Services: Reimbursement of allowable costs to the CONTRACTOR for services rendered under this CONTRACT shall be as set forth in Exhibit C Budget. Where Exhibit C requires payments by the COUNTY, payment shall be based upon written claims supported, unless otherwise provided in Exhibit C, by documentation of units of work actually performed and amounts earned, including, where appropriate, the actual number of days worked each month, total number of hours for the month, and the total dollar payment requested, so as to comply with municipal auditing requirements. Acceptable invoices will be processed within 30 days of receipt. Unless specifically stated in Exhibit C or approved in writing in advance by the official executing this CONTRACT for COUNTY or his or her designee (hereinafter referred to as the "Administrative Officer"). COUNTY will not reimburse the CONTRACTOR for any costs or expenses incurred by the CONTRACTOR in the performance of this CONTRACT. Where required, COUNTY shall, upon receipt of appropriate documentation, compensate the CONTRACTOR, no more often than monthly, in accordance with COUNTY's customary procedures, pursuant to the fee schedule set forth in Exhibit C. Professional Services Contract (rev 06/2023) Page 4 Fraud and Other Loss Reporting: Contractor/Grantee shall report in writing all known or suspected fraud or other loss of any funds or other property furnished under this Contract immediately or as soon as practicable. CONTRACTOR shall follow all reporting requirements related to the fraudulent event. Billing Procedures and Payment: The funding awarded may only be used for eligible activities and expenses. COUNTY will pay CONTRACTOR upon acceptance of services provided and receipt of properly completed invoices, which shall be submitted to the COUNTY representative not more often than monthly. Exceptions to the single billing per month (or quarterly) can be made by the COUNTY on a case-by-case basis. The CONTRACTOR shall only be paid as a reimbursement of allowable costs incurred during each invoice period, according to the terms provided in EXHIBIT A, if CONTRACTOR performs the services and submits all reporting to a satisfactory level. Administration reimbursement requests cannot exceed the 1/12 monthly allotment. For example, if the Administration allocation is 10%, administration costs may not exceed 10% of the reimbursement requests that month. CONTRACTOR must submit invoices in accordance with the "Invoicing and Reporting Requirements" as outlined in the Mason County Housing Crisis Response Written Standards" and Exhibit C of this contract. The COUNTY may, in its sole discretion withhold payments by the Grantee for services rendered if the CONTRACTOR fails to satisfactorily comply with any term or condition of this Grant. No payments in advance or in anticipation of services or supplies to be provided under this Grant shall be made by the COUNTY. Withholding Payment: In the event the CONTRACTOR has failed to perform any obligation under this CONTRACT within the times set forth in this CONTRACT, then COUNTY may, upon written notice, withhold from amounts otherwise due and payable to CONTRACTOR, without penalty, until such failure to perform is cured or otherwise adjudicated. Withholding under this clause shall not be deemed a breach entitling CONTRACTOR to termination or damages, provided that COUNTY promptly gives notice in writing to the CONTRACTOR of the nature of the default or failure to perform, and in no case more than ten (10) days after it determines to withhold amounts otherwise due. A determination of the Administrative Officer set forth in a notice to the CONTRACTOR of the action required and/or the amount required to cure any alleged failure to perform shall be deemed conclusive, except to the extent that the CONTRACTOR acts within the times and in strict accord with the provisions of the Disputes clause of this CONTRACT. COUNTY may act in accordance with any determination of the Administrative Officer which has become conclusive under this clause, without prejudice to any other remedy under the CONTRACT, to take all or any of the following actions: (1) cure any failure or default, (2) to pay any amount so required to be paid and to charge the same to the account of the CONTRACTOR, (3) to set off any amount so paid or incurred from amounts due or to become due the CONTRACTOR. In the event Professional Services Contract (rev 06/2023) Page 5 the CONTRACTOR obtains relief upon a claim under the Disputes clause, no penalty or damages shall accrue to CONTRACTOR by reason of good faith withholding by COUNTY under this clause. Labor Standards: CONTRACTOR agrees to comply with all applicable state and federal requirements, including but not limited to those pertaining to payment of wages and working conditions, in accordance with RCW 39.12.040, the Prevailing Wage Act; the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Davis-Bacon Act; and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act providing for weekly payment of prevailing wages, minimum overtime pay, and providing that no laborer or mechanic shall be required to work in surroundings or under conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to health and safety as determined by regulations promulgated by the Federal Secretary of Labor and/or the State of Washington. Assignment and Subcontracting: The performance of all activities contemplated by this CONTRACT shall be accomplished by CONTRACTOR. No portion of this CONTRACT may be assigned or subcontracted to any other individual, firm, or entity without the express and prior written approval of COUNTY. All SUBCONTRACTORS, including By and For Organizations, are bound to all contracts between COMMERCE and the COUNTY and must show that the Commerce contract has been passed down. Conflict of Interest: If at any time prior to commencement of, or during the term of this CONTRACT, CONTRACTOR or any of its employees involved in the performance of this CONTRACT shall have or develop an interest in the subject matter of this CONTRACT that is potentially in conflict with the COUNTY's interest, then CONTRACTOR shall immediately notify COUNTY of the same. The notification of the COUNTY shall be made with sufficient specificity to enable the COUNTY to make an informed judgment as to whether or not COUNTY's interest may be compromised in any manner by the existence of the conflict, actual or potential. Thereafter, COUNTY may require CONTRACTOR to take reasonable steps to remove the conflict of interest. COUNTY may also terminate this CONTRACT according to the provisions herein for termination. Non-Discrimination in Employment: COUNTY's policy is to provide equal opportunity in all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status. CONTRACTOR shall comply with all laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the grounds of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status, except where such constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification. Furthermore, in those cases in which CONTRACTOR is governed by such laws, CONTRACTOR shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, Professional Services Contract (rev 06/2023) Page 6 and treated during employment, without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status, except where such constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification. Such action shall include, but not be limited to advertising, hiring, promotions, layoffs or terminations, rate of pay or other forms of compensation benefits, selection for training including apprenticeship, and participation in recreational and educational activities. In all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by them or on their behalf, CONTRACTOR shall state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The foregoing provisions shall also be binding upon any sub-contractor, provided that the foregoing provision shall not apply to contracts or sub-contractors for standard commercial supplies or raw materials, or to sole proprietorships with no employees. Non-Discrimination in Client Services: CONTRACTOR shall not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status; or deny an individual or business any service or benefits under this CONTRACT; or subject an individual or business to segregation or separate treatment in any manner related to his/her/its receipt any service or services or other benefits provided under this CONTRACT; or deny an individual or business an opportunity to participate in any program provided by this CONTRACT. Waiver of Noncompetition: CONTRACTOR irrevocably waives any existing rights which it may have, by contract or otherwise, to require another person or corporation to refrain from submitting a proposal to or performing work or providing supplies to COUNTY, and CONTRACTOR further promises that it will not in the future, directly or indirectly, induce or solicit any person or corporation to refrain from submitting a bid or proposal to or from performing work or providing supplies to COUNTY. Work Product: CONTRACTOR will provide COUNTY with all work products including plans, and data reports, prior to the release of the final payment for services. Patent/Copyright Infringement: CONTRACTOR will defend and indemnify COUNTY from any claimed action, cause or demand brought against COUNTY, to the extent such action is based on the claim that information supplied by the CONTRACTOR infringes any patent or copyright. CONTRACTOR will pay those costs and damages attributable to any such claims that are finally awarded against COUNTY in any action. Such defense and payments are conditioned upon the following: A. CONTRACTOR shall be notified promptly in writing by COUNTY of any notice of such claim. B. CONTRACTOR shall have the right, hereunder, at its option and expense, to obtain for COUNTY the right to continue using the information, in the event such claim of Professional Services Contract (rev 06/2023) Page 7 infringement, is made, provided no reduction in performance or loss results to COUNTY. Confidentiality: CONTRACTOR, its employees, sub-contractors, and their employees shall maintain the confidentiality of all information provided by COUNTY or acquired by CONTRACTOR in performance of this CONTRACT, except upon the prior written consent of COUNTY or an order entered by a court after having acquired jurisdiction over COUNTY. CONTRACTOR shall immediately give to COUNTY notice of any judicial proceeding seeking disclosure of such information. CONTRACTOR shall indemnify and hold harmless COUNTY, its officials, agents or employees from all loss or expense, including, but not limited to, settlements, judgments, setoffs, attorneys' fees, and costs resulting from CONTRACTOR's breach of this provision. Right to Review: This CONTRACT is subject to review by any Federal, State or COUNTY auditor. COUNTY or its designee shall have the right to review and monitor the financial and service components of this program by whatever means are deemed expedient by the Administrative Officer or by COUNTY's Auditor's Office. Such review may occur with or without notice and may include, but is not limited to, on-site inspection by COUNTY agents or employees, inspection of all records or other materials which COUNTY deems pertinent to the CONTRACT and its performance, and any and all communications with or evaluations by service recipients under this CONTRACT. CONTRACTOR shall preserve and maintain all financial records and records relating to the performance of work under this CONTRACT for six (6) years after CONTRACT termination, and shall make them available for such review, within Mason County, State of Washington, upon request. CONTRACTOR also agrees to notify the Administrative Officer in advance of any inspections, audits, or program review by any individual, agency, or governmental unit whose purpose is to review the services provided within the terms of this CONTRACT. If no advance notice is given to CONTRACTOR, then CONTRACTOR agrees to notify the Administrative Officer as soon as it is practical. Insurance Requirements: At a minimum, CONTRACTOR shall provide insurance that meets or exceeds the requirements detailed in "Exhibit B Insurance Requirements." Insurance as a Condition of Payment: Payments due to CONTRACTOR under this CONTRACT are expressly conditioned upon the CONTRACTOR's strict compliance with all insurance requirements under this CONTRACT. Payment to CONTRACTOR shall be suspended in the event of non- compliance. Upon receipt of evidence of full compliance, payments not otherwise subject to withholding or set-off will be released to CONTRACTOR. Industrial Insurance Waiver: With respect to the performance of this CONTRACT and as to claims against COUNTY, its officers, agents and employees, CONTRACTOR expressly waives its immunity under Professional Services Contract (rev 06/2023) Page 8 Title 51 of the Revised Code of Washington, the Industrial Insurance Act, for injuries to its employees and agrees that the obligations to indemnify, defend and hold harmless provided in this CONTRACT extend to any claim brought by or on behalf of any employee of CONTRACTOR. This waiver is mutually negotiated by the parties to this CONTRACT. CONTRACTOR Commitments, Warranties and Representations: Any written commitment received from CONTRACTOR concerning this CONTRACT shall be binding upon CONTRACTOR, unless otherwise specifically provided herein with reference to this paragraph. Failure of CONTRACTOR to fulfill such a commitment shall render CONTRACTOR liable for damages to COUNTY. A commitment includes, but is not limited to, any representation made prior to execution of this CONTRACT, whether or not incorporated elsewhere herein by reference, as to performance of services or equipment, prices or options for future acquisition to remain in effect for a fixed period, or warranties. Defense and Indemnity Contract: Indemnification by CONTRACTOR. To the fullest extent permitted by law, CONTRACTOR agrees to indemnify, defend and hold COUNTY and its departments, elected and appointed officials, employees, agents and volunteers, harmless from and against any and all claims, damages, losses and expenses, including but not limited to court costs, attorney's fees and alternative dispute resolution costs, for any personal injury, for any bodily injury, sickness, disease or death and for any damage to or destruction of any property (including the loss of use resulting there from) which 1) are caused in whole or in part by any act or omission, negligent or otherwise, of the CONTRACTOR, its employees, agents or volunteers or CONTRACTOR's subcontractors and their employees, agents or volunteers; or 2) are directly or indirectly arising out of, resulting from, or in connection with performance of this CONTRACT, or 3) are based upon CONTRACTOR's or its subcontractors' use of, presence upon or proximity to the property of COUNTY. This indemnification obligation of CONTRACTOR shall not apply in the limited circumstance where the claim, damage, loss, or expense is caused by the sole negligence of COUNTY. This indemnification obligation of the CONTRACTOR shall not be limited in any way by the Washington State Industrial Insurance Act, RCW Title 51, or by application of any other workmen's compensation act, disability benefit act or other employee benefit act, and the CONTRACTOR hereby expressly waives any immunity afforded by such acts. The foregoing indemnification obligations of the CONTRACTOR are a material inducement to COUNTY to enter into this CONTRACT, are reflected in CONTRACTOR's compensation, and have been mutually negotiated by the parties. Participation by County — No Waiver. COUNTY reserves the right, but not the obligation, to participate in the defense of any claim, damages, losses or expenses and such participation shall not constitute a waiver of CONTRACTOR's indemnity obligations under this CONTRACT. Professional Services Contract (rev 06/2023) Page 9 Survival of CONTRACTOR's Indemnity Obligations. CONTRACTOR agrees all CONTRACTOR's indemnity obligations shall survive the completion, expiration or termination of this CONTRACT. Indemnity by Subcontractors. In the event the CONTRACTOR enters into subcontracts to the extent allowed under this CONTRACT, CONTRACTOR's subcontractors shall indemnify COUNTY on a basis equal to or exceeding CONTRACTOR's indemnity obligations to COUNTY. Compliance with Applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations: This CONTRACT shall be subject to all laws, rules, and regulations of the United States of America, the State of Washington, political subdivisions of the State of Washington and Mason County. CONTRACTOR also agrees to comply with applicable Federal, State, County or municipal standards for licensing, certification and operation of facilities and programs, and accreditation and licensing of individuals. Administration Contract: COUNTY hereby appoints, and CONTRACTOR hereby accepts, the Mason County Public Health & Human Services Director and his or her designee, as COUNTY's representative, hereinafter referred to as the Administrative Officer, for the purposes of administering the provisions of this CONTRACT, including COUNTY's right to receive and act on all reports and documents, and any auditing performed by the COUNTY related to this CONTRACT. The Administrative Officer for purposes of this CONTRACT is: Melissa Casey, Community Health Manager Mason County Public Health & Human Services 415 N. 6th Street Phone: 360-427-9670 Ext. 404 Fax: 360-427-7787 E-mail: mcasey(a-)_masoncountywa.gov Financial Contact: Casey Bingham, Finance Manager Mason County Public Health & Human Services 415 N. 6th Street Phone: 360-427-9670 Ext. 562 Fax: 360-427-7787 E-mail: caseyb(U�mason countywa.gov Notice: Except as set forth elsewhere in the CONTRACT, for all purposes under this CONTRACT except service of process, notice shall be given by CONTRACTOR to COUNTY's Administrative Officer under this CONTRACT. Notices and other communication may be conducted via e-mail, U.S. mail, fax, hand-delivery, or other generally accepted manner including delivery services. Professional Services Contract (rev 06/2023) Page 10 Modifications: Either party may request changes in the CONTRACT. Any and all agreed modifications, to be valid and binding upon either party, shall be in writing or signed by both of the parties. Termination for Default: If CONTRACTOR defaults by failing to perform any of the obligations of the CONTRACT or becomes insolvent or is declared bankrupt or commits any act of bankruptcy or insolvency or makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, COUNTY may, by depositing written notice to CONTRACTOR in the U.S. mail, terminate the CONTRACT, and at COUNTY's option, obtain performance of the work elsewhere. If the CONTRACT is terminated for default, CONTRACTOR shall not be entitled to receive any further payments under the CONTRACT until all work called for has been fully performed. Any extra cost or damage to COUNTY resulting from such default(s) shall be deducted from any money due or coming due to CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR shall bear any extra expenses incurred by COUNTY in completing the work, including all increased costs for completing the work, and all damage sustained, or which may be sustained by COUNTY by reason of such default. If a notice of termination for default has been issued and it is later determined for any reason that CONTRACTOR was not in default, the rights and obligations of the parties shall be the same as if the notice of termination had been issued pursuant to the Termination for Public Convenience paragraph hereof. Termination for Public Convenience: COUNTY may terminate this CONTRACT in whole or in part whenever COUNTY determines, in its sole discretion, that such termination is in the interests of COUNTY. Whenever the CONTRACT is terminated in accordance with this paragraph, CONTRACTOR shall be entitled to payment for actual work performed in compliance with Exhibit A Scope of Service and Exhibit C Budget. An equitable adjustment in the CONTRACT price for partially completed items of work will be made, but such adjustment shall not include provision for loss of anticipated profit on deleted or uncompleted work. Termination of this CONTRACT by COUNTY at any time during the term, whether for default or convenience, shall not constitute breach of CONTRACT by COUNTY. Termination for Reduced Funding: COUNTY may terminate this CONTRACT in whole or in part should COUNTY determine, in its sole discretion, that such termination is necessary due to a decrease in available project funding including State and/or Federal grants. Whenever the CONTRACT is terminated in accordance with this paragraph, the CONTRACTOR shall be entitled to payment for actual work performed in compliance with Exhibit A Scope of Services and Exhibit C Budget. Professional Services Contract (rev 06/2023) Page 11 Disputes: 1. Differences between the CONTRACTOR and COUNTY, arising under and by virtue of the AGREEMENT shall be brought to the attention of COUNTY at the earliest possible time in order that such matters may be settled, or other appropriate action promptly taken. For objections that are not made in the manner specified and within the time limits stated, the records, orders, rulings, instructions, and decisions of the Administrative Officer shall be final and conclusive. 2. The CONTRACTOR shall not be entitled to additional compensation which otherwise may be payable, or to extension of time for (1) any act or failure to act by the Administrative Officer of COUNTY, or (2) the happening of any event or occurrence, unless the CONTRACTOR has given COUNTY a written Notice of Potential Claim within ten (10) days of the commencement of the act, failure, or event giving rise to the claim, and before final payment by COUNTY. The written Notice of Potential Claim shall set forth the reasons for which the CONTRACTOR believes additional compensation or extension of time is due, the nature of the cost involved, and insofar as possible, the amount of the potential claim. CONTRACTOR shall keep full and complete daily records of the work performed, labor and material used, and all costs and additional time claimed to be additional. 3. The CONTRACTOR shall not be entitled to claim any such additional compensation, or extension of time, unless within thirty (30) days of the accomplishment of the portion of the work from which the claim arose, and before final payment by COUNTY, the CONTRACTOR has given COUNTY a detailed written statement of each element of cost or other compensation requested and of all elements of additional time required, and copies of any supporting documents evidencing the amount or the extension of time claimed to be due. Arbitration: Other than claims for injunctive relief brought by a party hereto (which may be brought either in court or pursuant to this arbitration provision), and consistent with the provisions hereinabove, any claim, dispute or controversy between the parties under, arising out of, or related to this CONTRACT or otherwise, including issues of specific performance, shall be determined by arbitration in Shelton, Washington, under the applicable American Arbitration Association (AAA) rules in effect on the date hereof, as modified by this CONTRACT. There shall be one arbitrator selected by the parties within ten (10) days of the arbitration demand, or if not, by the AAA or any other group having similar credentials. Any issue about whether a claim is covered by this CONTRACT shall be determined by the arbitrator. The arbitrator shall apply substantive law and may award injunctive relief, equitable relief (including specific performance), or any other remedy available from a judge, including expenses, costs and attorney fees to the prevailing party and pre-award interest, but shall not have the power to award punitive damages. The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and Professional Services Contract (rev 06/2023) Page 12 binding and an order confirming the award or judgment upon the award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction. The parties agree that the decision of the arbitrator shall be the sole and exclusive remedy between them regarding any dispute presented or pled before the arbitrator. At the request of either party made not later than forty-five (45) days after the arbitration demand, the parties agree to submit the dispute to nonbinding mediation, which shall not delay the arbitration hearing date; provided, that either party may decline to mediate and proceed with arbitration. Any arbitration proceeding commenced to enforce or interpret this CONTRACT shall be brought within six (6) years after the initial occurrence giving rise to the claim, dispute or issue for which arbitration is commenced, regardless of the date of discovery or whether the claim, dispute or issue was continuing in nature. Claims, disputes or issues arising more than six (6) years prior to a written request or demand for arbitration issued under this Agreement are not subject to arbitration. Venue and Choice of Law: In the event that any litigation should arise concerning the construction or interpretation of any of the terms of this CONTRACT, the venue of such action of litigation shall be in the courts of the State of Washington and Mason County. Unless otherwise specified herein, this CONTRACT shall be governed by the laws of Mason County and the State of Washington. Severability: If any term or condition of this CONTRACT or the application thereof to any person(s) or circumstances is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other terms, conditions or applications which can be given effect without the invalid term, condition, or application. To this end, the terms and conditions of this CONTRACT are declared severable. Waiver: Waiver of any breach or condition of this CONTRACT shall not be deemed a waiver of any prior or subsequent breach. No term or condition of this CONTRACT shall be held to be waived, modified, or deleted except by an instrument, in writing, signed by the parties hereto. The failure of COUNTY to insist upon strict performance of any of the covenants of this CONTRACT, or to exercise any option herein conferred in any one or more instances, shall not be construed to be a waiver or relinquishment of any such, or any other covenants or contracts, but the same shall be and remain in full force and effect. Order of Precedence: A. Applicable federal, state and county statutes, regulations, policies, procedures, federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) circulars and federal and state executive orders. B. Funding source agreement(s) including attachments C. Special Conditions D. General Terms and Conditions E. Exhibit B, Insurance Requirements Professional Services Contract (rev 06/2023) Page 13 F. Exhibit A, Scope of Service G. Exhibit C, Budget H. Grant Guidelines Entire Contract: This written CONTRACT, comprised of the writings signed or otherwise identified and attached hereto, represents the entire CONTRACT between the parties and supersedes any prior oral statements, discussions, or understandings between the parties. Contract Close-Out: In the event a CONTRACTOR is delinquent on final contract close-out invoicing and/or reporting, and they have been re-funded whether it is the same or a different program, the current contract will start in probation status under the Non-Compliance Corrective Action Steps. Under this condition, any missed deliverable or act of non-performance can lead to early termination. CONTRACTOR has until July 31 to close out previous contract by submitting all invoices and reports to a satisfactory level. COUNTY is not obligated for payment beyond this period. If funding has been awarded for the next grant term and there are outstanding invoices or reports that are not cleared to a complete and satisfactory level by July 31, the CONTRACTOR will start the new contract term in Probation Status. Professional Services Contract (rev 06/2023) Page 14 EXHIBIT A SCOPE OF SERVICES Homeless Response System Grantees shall commit to operating a high-performing crisis response system in the county by: • Prioritizing unsheltered homeless households and households fleeing violence for services and programs. • Assessing each household's housing needs and facilitating housing stability with the goal of obtaining or maintaining permanent housing. • Employing a progressive engagement service model. • Prioritizing households most likely to become homeless when using prevention rent assistance. • Meeting project intervention performance outcome targets. o Housing Outcomes: ■ Emergency Shelters: 50% exits to permanent housing. ■ Rapid Rehousing and Transitional Housing: 80% exits to permanent housing. ■ Permanent Supportive Housing: 95% exits to permanent housing. o Equitable Access: The race and ethnicity of households served are proportional to the numbers of people in need of services in each county. • Actively participate in the planning and implementation of the annual Point in Time Count. Help ensure that subpopulations served are accurately and adequately represented in the count. o According to the 2023 HIC and PIT Data Collection Notice, RRH is permanent housing and, therefore, individuals and families who are enrolled in RRH and residing in permanent housing on the night of the PIT count are not included in the sheltered count. However, homeless households currently residing on the street, in an emergency shelter, transitional housing, or Safe Haven, but who are also enrolled in an RRH project and awaiting housing placement, should be counted based on where they resided on the night of the count. For example, a person residing in an emergency shelter and being assisted by an RRH project to obtain housing must be counted in the sheltered PIT count for the emergency shelter. • Actively collaborate with other agencies to ensure the best possible services are available to program participants. • Being anti-racist leaders in their crisis response systems and facilitate partnerships among organizations that respond to the disproportionality in services and outcomes for communities that may not seek assistance from mainstream organizations. • Commit to data quality by entering data into HMIS that is complete, timely, and accurate and reviewing HMIS reports at least monthly to ensure data quality standards are met. • Adhere to the Mason County Written Standards, Washington State Coordinated Entry Guidelines, and Consolidated Homeless Grant Guidelines. Professional Services Contract (rev 06/2023) Page 15 Housing and Essential Needs Program: The Housing and Essential Needs Referral program provides access to essential needs items and potential rental assistance for low-income individuals who are unable to work for at least 90 days due to a physical and/or mental incapacity. While DSHS/CSD determines eligibility for the referral to the HEN program, actual eligibility for rental assistance and essential needs items shall be determined by Community Action Council in accordance with the Consolidated Homeless Grant Guidelines. Housing and Essential Needs Funded Activities: The funds awarded will support the program specific Administration, Operation and Rent & Housing Costs for eligible households with allowable costs outlined in the Consolidated Homeless Grant Guidelines. Housing and Essential Needs Program may include: • Limited rent and utility assistance. • Move-in costs. • Personal health and hygiene items. • Cleaning supplies. • Transportation assistance. Reporting: Submit the following monthly deliverables no later than the 15t" of each month: • Invoice, back up documentation and any required Voucher Detail Worksheet for reimbursement. HEN & FCS Bridge Funds are from the State General Fund and do not roll over from FY24 to FY25. o Final invoices for a state fiscal year may be due sooner than the 15th and the COUNTY will provide notification of the end of fiscal year due date. o The Contractor must invoice for all expenses from the beginning of the contract through June 30, regardless of the contract start and end date. o The COUNTY will return incorrect or incomplete invoices to the CONTRACTOR for correction and reissue. • Required monthly report(s) o Referral report o HUD 225 Data Quality Report (PDF format preferred): Provide a separate report for each program operated (RRH, HP, and hotel/motel emergency shelter). o Program OUTS 101 for emergency shelters and rapid rehousing • Quarterly Performance Report — Required. Submit action plans for any project that is not meeting the performance target. • Annual Report: Program Racial Equity analysis • Refer to the Mason County Written Standards for more detailed information and instructions. Contractor shall partner with Mason County Public Health and Human Services to submit the following deliverables on time with truthful, accurate information: • Local Homeless Housing Plan and Plan Updates. Professional Services Contract (rev 06/2023) Page 16 • Annual County Expenditures Report and Homeless Housing Inventory • Point-In-Time Count event and information. • Essential Needs Report (HEN Program Only) • Grantees shall comply with all the requirements, policies, and procedures in the Consolidated Homeless Grant Guidelines, including the Coordinated Entry Guidelines. HEN FCS Bridge Funding It's estimated that over one third of Foundational Community Supports (FCS) enrollees are eligible for Housing and Essential Needs (HEN). This new funding creates a bridge period of rent assistance for households enrolled in FCS, prioritizing households enrolled in Supportive Employment, who no longer have a HEN Referral from Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) due to increased income or other changes in eligibility. The applicable Consolidated Homeless Grant or System Demonstration Grant guidelines apply to this funding, with the following additions: Eligible Households • HEN households who no longer have a HEN Referral from DSHS. This includes: o Households who.- 0 Are currently receiving HEN rent assistance. o Homeless and at-risk households who: ■ Received a HEN Referral within the last six months but were not able to identify permanent housing. ■ Received rent assistance in the past but exited the program within the last six months. AND • Households enrolled in FCS. FCS households enrolled in the Supportive Employment should be prioritized. AND • Household income is at or below 80% Area Median Income. Allowable Expenses • Allowable expenses include Admin (7%), Rent, and Operations. • Rent assistance, including arrears, is not to exceed nine (9) months in total. Housing Stability Plan • The housing provider must work with the household on a housing stability plan to secure affordable permanent housing with the knowledge that this funding expires June 30, 2025. HMIS • HMIS projects must be set up specifically for this funding and data entered accurately. Professional Services Contract (rev 06/2023) Page 17 EXHIBIT B INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS A. MINIMUM Insurance Requirements: 1. Commercial General Liability Insurance using Insurance Services Office "Commercial General Liability" policy form CG 00 01, with an edition date prior to 2004, or the exact equivalent. Coverage for an additional insured shall not be limited to its vicarious liability. Defense costs must be paid in addition to limits. Limits shall be no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence for all covered losses and no less than $2,000,000 general aggregate, for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage, including without limitation, blanket contractual liability. 2. Workers' Compensation on a state-approved policy form providing statutory benefits as required by law with employer's liability limits for CONTRACTOR's, no less than $1,000,000 per accident for all covered losses. 3. Business Auto Coverage on ISO Business Auto Coverage form CA 00 01 including owned, non-owned and hired autos, or the exact equivalent. Limits shall be no less than $1,000,000 per accident, combined single limit. If CONTRACTOR owns no vehicles, this requirement may be satisfied by a non-owned auto endorsement to the general liability policy described above. If CONTRACTOR or CONTRACTOR's employees will use personal autos in any way on this project, CONTRACTOR shall obtain evidence of personal auto liability coverage for each such person. B. Certificate of Insurance: A Certificate of Insurance naming COUNTY as the Certificate Holder must be provided to COUNTY within five (5) days of CONTRACT execution. C. Basic Stipulations: 1. CONTRACTOR agrees to endorse third party liability coverage required herein to include as additional insureds COUNTY, its officials, employees, and agents, using ISO endorsement CG 20 10 with an edition date prior to 2004. CONTRACTOR also agrees to require all contractors, subcontractors, and anyone else involved in this CONTRACT on behalf of the CONTRACTOR (hereinafter "indemnifying parties") to comply with these provisions. 2. CONTRACTOR agrees to waive rights of recovery against COUNTY regardless of the applicability of any insurance proceeds, and to require all indemnifying parties to do likewise. Professional Services Contract (rev 06/2023) Page 18 3. All insurance coverage maintained or procured by CONTRACTOR or required of others by CONTRACTOR pursuant to this CONTRACT shall be endorsed to delete the subrogation condition as to COUNTY or must specifically allow the named insured to waive subrogation prior to a loss. 4. All coverage types and limits required are subject to approval, modification, and additional requirements by COUNTY. CONTRACTOR shall not make any reductions in scope or limits of coverage that may affect COUNTY's protection without COUNTY's prior written consent. 5. CONTRACTOR agrees to provide evidence of the insurance required herein, satisfactory to COUNTY, consisting of: a) certificate(s) of insurance evidencing all of the coverages required and, b) an additional insured endorsement to CONTRACTOR's general liability policy using Insurance Services Office form CG 20 10 with an edition date prior to 2004. CONTRACTOR agrees, upon request by COUNTY to provide complete, certified copies of any policies required within 10 days of such request. COUNTY has the right, but not the duty, to obtain any insurance it deems necessary to protect its interests. Any premium so paid by COUNTY shall be charged to and promptly paid by CONTRACTOR or deducted from sums due CONTRACTOR. Any actual or alleged failure on the part of COUNTY or any other additional insured under these requirements to obtain proof of insurance required under this CONTRACT in no way waives any right or remedy of COUNTY or any additional insured, in this or in any other regard. 6. It is acknowledged by the parties of this CONTRACT that all insurance coverage required to be provided by CONTRACTOR or indemnifying party, is intended to apply first and on a primary non-contributing basis in relation to any other insurance or self-insurance available to COUNTY. 7. CONTRACTOR agrees not to self-insure or to use any self-insured retentions on any portion of the insurance required herein and further agrees that it will not allow any indemnifying party to self- insure its obligations to COUNTY. If CONTRACTOR's existing coverage includes a self-insured retention, the self-insured retention must be declared to the COUNTY. The COUNTY may review options with CONTRACTOR, which may include reduction or elimination of the self-insured retention, substitution of other coverage, or other solutions. 8. CONTRACTOR will renew the required coverage annually as long as COUNTY, or its employees or agents face an exposure from operations of any type pursuant to this CONTRACT. This obligation applies whether or not the CONTRACT is canceled Professional Services Contract (rev 06/2023) Page 19 or terminated for any reason. Termination of this obligation is not effective until COUNTY executes a written statement to that effect. 9. The limits of insurance as described above shall be considered as minimum requirements. Should any coverage carried by CONTRACTOR or a subcontractor of any tier maintain insurance with limits of liability that exceed the required limits or coverage that is broader than as outlined above, those higher limits and broader coverage shall be deemed to apply for the benefit of any person or organization included as an additional insured and those limits shall become the required minimum limits of insurance in all Paragraphs and Sections of this CONTRACT. 10.None of the policies required herein shall be in compliance with these requirements if they include any limiting endorsement that has not been first submitted to COUNTY and approved of in writing. 11.The requirements in this Exhibit supersede all other sections and provisions of this CONTRACT to the extent that any other section or provision conflicts with or impairs the provisions of this Exhibit. 12.Unless otherwise approved by COUNTY, insurance provided pursuant to these requirements shall be by insurers authorized to do business in Washington and with a minimum A.M. Best rating of A-:VII. 13.All insurance coverage and limits provided by CONTRACTOR and available or applicable to this agreement are intended to apply to the full extent of the policies. Nothing contained in this CONTRACT limits the application of such insurance coverage. 14.CONTRACTOR agrees require insurers, to provide notice to COUNTY thirty (30) days prior to cancellation of such liability coverage or of any material alteration or non-renewal of any such coverage, other than for non-payment of premium. CONTRACTOR shall assure that this provision also applies to any subcontractors, joint ventures or any other party engaged by or on behalf of contractor in relation to this agreement. Certificate(s) are to reflect that the issuer will provide thirty (30) days' notice to COUNTY of any cancellation of coverage. 15.COUNTY reserves the right at any time during the term of the CONTRACT to change the amounts and types of insurance required by giving the CONTRACTOR ninety (90) days advance written notice of such change. If such change results in Professional Services Contract (rev 06/2023) Page 20 substantial additional cost to the CONTRACTOR, the COUNTY and CONTRACTOR may renegotiate CONTRACTOR's compensation. 16.Requirements of specific coverage features are not intended as limitation on other requirements or as waiver of any coverage normally provided by any given policy. Specific reference to a coverage feature is for purposes of clarification only as it pertains to a given issue and is not intended by any party or insured to be all- inclusive. 17.CONTRACTOR agrees to provide immediate notice to COUNTY of any claim or loss against CONTRACTOR arising out of the work performed under this agreement. COUNTY assumes no obligation or liability by such notice, but has the right (but not the duty) to monitor the handling of any such claim or claims if they are likely to involve COUNTY. Professional Services Contract (rev 06/2023) Page 21 EXHIBIT C BUDGET Housin and Essential Needs FY24 FY25 Comments HEN Admin 45,362 45,362 State HEN Rent/Fac Support 1,032,190 1,032,190 General HEN Operations 173,130 173,130 Funds - awards are based on a HEN TOTAL 1,250,682 1,250,682 fiscal year and cannot rollover FCS Bridge HEN FY24 FY25 Comments FCS Bridge Admin 2,577 2,577 State FCS Bridge Rent 59,277 59,277 General FCS Bridge Operations 111782 111782 Funds - awards are based on a FCS Bridge TOTAL 73,636 73,636 fiscal year and cannot rollover Grand TOTAL 1,324,318 1,324,318 Payment: In the event State, Federal, or local funding changes, the COUNTY reserves the right to amend the payment terms and the amount awarded in this contract. Approved invoices will be disbursed according to the vendor payment schedule of the County Auditor's Office. Refer to the Billing Procedures and Payment clause of this contract for additional information. Agencies that receive Consolidated Homeless Grant funds are also held to all requirements in the contract between Mason County and the Department of Commerce and the most current version of the Consolidated Homeless Grant Guidelines. All COUNTY-provided templates must be used and not modified without the expressed, written permission from the COUNTY. The COUNTY has the right to change the reporting requirements with notification to the CONTRACTOR. Monthly Financial Invoice: Due by the 15t" of each month Professional Services Contract (rev 06/2023) Page 22 a. All invoices and reports must be accurate, complete, and received to a satisfactory level before invoices are approved and processed for reimbursement. b. THE CONTRACTOR will submit a monthly financial invoice to the COUNTY no later than the 15th of each month. It is important to submit an invoice free from errors for the fastest turnaround possible on reimbursements. We encourage subcontractors to include budget narratives when there has been a change or when expenses may vary more than the average. c. The CONTRACTOR may not manipulate, change, or adjust any template provided by the COUNTY without prior written permission from the COUNTY. d. Administration reimbursement requests cannot exceed the 1/12 monthly allotment. For example, if the Administration allocation is 10%, administration costs may not exceed 10% of the reimbursement requests that month. e. All "pooled" costs are considered "Administration" unless approved by the COUNTY. f. Reimbursement in one fiscal year may not exceed the approved annual budget. If annual budgeted funds are expended prior to the end of the first fiscal, no additional reimbursements will be approved for that fiscal year, and programs/services are expected to continue. Any unspent funds will be rolled into the next fiscal year. g. CONTRACTOR must retain all backup documentation including policies and procedures on how employee time is tracked to grants, and how holiday and overtime pay is calculated. h. Invoices must be easy to read with program expenses clearly organized and labeled. Arrange the backup documentation in the order items appear on the invoice. i. If invoice has significant increase or decrease in totals, include budget narrative in the email submission to explain the change when invoice is submitted. j. If you make an error in any previous months or overpayments or underpayments, reach out to the COUNTY to determine the next steps. k. If uncertain if expense is allowable, reach out to the COUNTY. I. Budget Adjustments/Revisions: Budget adjustments/revisions are when money is moved from one budget category to another. All budget revision requests must use the Contract Budget Transfer Request Form. Budget revisions are allowable up to once per quarter. CHG Contracts will require Commerce approval and follow CHG Guidelines. m. Financial Contract Amendments: Contract amendments will be issued when there is a change in the total contract award. Amendments are also required in CHG contracts when the total budget adjustment or sequential adjustments exceed(s) 10% of the award. n. Submit monthly invoices electronically to Todd Parker, (tparker(@,masoncountywa.gov) and Haley Foelsch (haleyCa_masoncount)wa.gov). The Subcontractor must submit their own invoice request document and ledger. Each invoice must include: ■ The name of the agency, ■ Date submitted, Professional Services Contract (rev 06/2023) Page 23 ■ Dates of service (e.g., report period), ■ Contract number, ■ Invoice number ■ Name of funding source, ■ Reimbursement request per funding source, ■ Salary and benefits separated out, ■ Total hours worked by employees for the pay period. Show all time worked by fund source. ■ General Ledgers or backup documentation which includes expenses broken out by category. They cannot include client names or identifying information, it is acceptable to use HMIS numbers. When rental and/or utility assistance payments are made, the landlords name is allowable. ■ Backup Documentation: Submit a copy of source documentation for the expenditures invoiced under the budget categories listed above. This should include copies of checks to vendors, receipts for purchases, as well as time sheets for staff and other documentation that supports the expenditures and allow us to link staff time to the charges invoiced. ■ Accounting System Report: Submit a report that recaps the source documentation from your accounting system that lists grant expenditures by program/funding source, object, date, payee name, description (if available) and amount. These reports are variously called "Expanded General Ledger," "Detail Trial Balance," and/or "Statement of Revenue and Expenditures." You may refer to it by another name. The report needs to provide enough detail so the reviewers can link each source document to the accounting system report. The reviewers need to be able to see how the amount requested on an invoice matches the backup documentation. ■ All Flexible Fund (CHG 6.3.3) expenses must be pre-approved. ■ Voucher detail worksheets, if required by the grant, ■ Spenddown sheet matching the voucher detail worksheet, ■ Any HMIS reports required by the grant, ■ Total reimbursement request for each funding source, and ■ Signature from the Executive Director, CEO, and/or Board Member. ■ Submitted by the Executive Director or designee. Payment will be considered timely within 30 days of receipt of invoice. Professional Services Contract (rev 06/2023) Page 24 EXHIBIT D ATTESTATION I do hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge, the following is true, accurate and complete: k7 All contractors including by and for organization attest that all are bounded to all contracts including contracts between the Department of Commerce and Mason County Public Health, and Human Services, and/or any subrecipients. ;k] I have reviewed all pass-through contract language, have received copies, and agree to be bounded to these terms. X I have read all guidelines specific to the fund source receiving funding for, Mason County's written standards, and policies set forth by the Department of Commerce and Mason County Public Health and Human Services and agree to follow. Name (printed) Kirsten York Name (signature) _94��� -,� Title CEO Agency Community Action Council of Lewis, Mason & Thurston Counties Date 7/31/2023 Professional Services Contract (rev 06/2023) Page 25