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AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
Philip Morley, County Administrator
FROM: lean Baldwin, Director
DATE:
SUBJECT- Agenda Item - Contract Amendment to Thrive by Five Washington
Contractor Agreement for Home Visiting Services; March 1, 2015 —June
30, 2015
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
Jefferson County FUDIR, Health, Community Health, requests Board approval of the Amendment to the
Bridge Partnership Contractor Agreement with Thrive by Five Washington for Home Visiting Services; March
1, 2015—June 30, 2015
ANALYSIS STRATEGIC GOALS PRO'S Arid CON'S:
N L SIS(STRATEGIcGOAL5LERQ3And LCON'S:
This Amendment deletes "Schedule D: Monitoring, Implementation Improvement Protocols, and Non-
compliance procedures" and replaces it with 'Schedule D: Contract Monitoring, Implementation
Improvement Status, Non-Compliant Status and Non-Compliant Courses of Action". This is a language
expansion that serves to further clarify Thrive by Five Washington's methods and procedures as related to
monitoring and assuring compliance with contract requirements. This amendment has been examined,
negotiated, and clarified with Thrive by Five Washington by Yuko, Umeda and Jean Baldwin
FISCAL IMPACT COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS'
This contract amendment has no fiscal impact.
(RECOMMENDATION:-,
JCPH management ruqUlI approval of the Amendment to the Bridge Partnership Contractor Agreement
with Thrive by Five Washington; March 1, 2015—June 30, 2015
REVIEWED 1-3t.
A 0unC Administrator
i10' ii� Morley',
Date
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INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT
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Contract ID: Z015-flVSA-240(Coboxf4)
Between: Washington Early Learning Fund, d/6/a Thrive 6yFive Washington (°y6rwe) and Jefferson
County Public Health
Amendment Effective Date: Muzub 1, 2015
Purpose: The purpose uf this amendment iotw delete "SCHEDULE D: M()NIIOIlDVG,
IMPLEMENTATION IMPROVEMENT PROTOCOLS, AND NON-COMPLIANCE YKOCDDO06S",
and replace with-SCHEDULE, Z}: C00TR&CTMONITl(0UN(3, IMPLEMENTATION
IMPROVEMENT STATUS, NON-COMPLIANT STATUS AND NON-COMPLIANT COURSES 8F
ACTION, which contains Up-to-date, contract language regardiDg Contractor compliance with contract
rogm(rmooeotu,ouodel standing, implementation progress, enrollment performance, Implementation
Improvement Status, Non-Cornpliance Status, and Non-Compliance Courses of Action.
Anncm(lcd Article I: SCHEDULE D: MONITORING, IMPLEMENTATION yMPROVEMENT
PROTOCOLS, AND NON-COMPLIANCE PROCEDURES
Amended from the original Agreement to read:
SCHEDULE D: CONTRACT MONITORING, IMPLEMENTATION IMPROVEMENT
STAI , US, NON-COMPLIANT STATUS AND NON COMPLIANT COURES OF ACTION.
l Contract Monitoring. TBF will monitor Contractor compliance with contract requirements, mod l
o\uudkog` implementation prnQzc»o, enrollment performance and financial activity through review of
the fuVovviug' though not limited to; Contractor monthly financial and enrollment reports, quarterly
fiuouoio\ arid implementation Plan progress reports, meetings with Contractor, arid site visit with
Contractor,
m. Compliance with Contract Requirements. The Contractor will ensure all Contractor
Regni/emuncu, xa Outlined in Schedule &, muoLiuu l, ur:xue1 and submitted. Failure to comply
with, or submit tuoelyuod complete materials related rm Contract Requirements may result in
withheld mc delayed payments oa described arid indicated iu the Schedule B. Section 2. Payment
Schedule.
b. Model Standing 6mr Evidence-Based Home Visiting Programs. All Contractors funded »o
implmmeotm^mvidunce-baoedboouuvioi1iugmudolliutcdoox6uUnitedStateaDepurtrocutof
Health and Human Services (DHif5), Home Visiting Evidence of Effectiveness (HmozVEE)list
must retain affiliate iu good standing and/or active ready tuimp]eouuntumtox throughout the Term
of the contract. If the hoirie visiting model developer withdraws or revokes the Contractors
otGliwto in good oTondiug,and/or active ready to implement status, prior rothe contract Term end
dute,T8F io coordination with DEL, will conduct u joioLdno diligence review of the loss oftile
Contractor's affiliate iu good standing moJ/oz active ready to implement status, arid theu7BF
may, upon written notificatic" to t4c Contractor, terminate this Contract in whole or in part.
r. Imy}cmmmtuLiom Pro�x'cam. TBF will review quarterly progress toward completion of the
Contractor's Implementation Plan and conduct quarterly budget monitoring activities outlined in
Schedule A. Implementation Plan and Budget, (Schedule A.),. Plan and Model Fidelity progress
will hareviewed 'with zemPeotum the following Schedule A. I. Implementation Plan uategorieo� u.
Staffing, b. Training, c. Recruitment and Enrollment, d. Bonza\/iaito, e. 8npervu1mo' f.
Screenings, and financial activity related to 2. Budget, Delay in meeting two or more Schedule A.
l. category areas and/or non-compliance related tofiouociul activity during a quarter, will result
in Contractor's transition LmImplementation Improvement Status
d . InnoDommt Performance: IBF will review Contractor enrollment performance for the
following measure: Percentage o [ Families BzowDcdt Proposed Families Served, For purposes
of this section only: minimally, Percentage of Families enrollment is defined as an enrolled
family receiving at least one home visit, or other home visiting model developer approved
contact, byun approved home viaitor` during m calendar month. This definition does not
supersede o/ relieve the Contractor from 000-iplyiug with specific home visiting model developer
guidelines
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Recruitment and Enrollment, and d. Home Visits categories Plan and/or Model fidelity areas
specified ioSchedule A�
j. Start-lJp Programs. If Contractor's program is receiving first year FIVSA funding, it is
ouuuidcrcd u Start-Up Program. Start-Up Program's, Schedule A. Le. Recruitment and
Enrollment section, specifies enrollment rates, over the term of the contract to reach full
enz*\Dmnntuuuulnad. Progress in meeting enrollment rates toward building full caseload will
be reviewed on o monthly basis. If the Contractor ionot nuectiu0 enrollment rates specified in
Schedule f`.and in accordance with the timeline outlined io Schedule /\., the Contractor will
be trmomitiuocd to Implementation Improvement Status for additional contract monitoring
focused ou supporting improvement iu Contractors enrollment.
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All Other Programs. If the Contractor's prograrn is receiving year two or more of HVSA
fuudinA, the Contractor shall maintain at least D896 enrollment oythe Proposed Families
Served io Schedule 6.l u, Recruitment and Enrollment, during the term o[ the contract,
Enrollment ovmbc,a will 6* reviewed vou monthly basis.
u) l[ the (�onrroctu/`oenrollment of Proposed Fuozi|ieaSe rved im,�. l.o��c:ru�zn�u�uo�
Enrollment, is between 70%-79%, for two, or more consecutive months, the Contractor
will receive written oodficahono[ their low enrollment status and a follow-up call no
discuss barriers and strategies for increasing enrollment. Contractors that maintain an
enrollment of less than 79Y6o[Proposed Families Served for an, additional two months
after receiving written notification of their low enrollment status, and follow-up call, will
bezrmnoibouc6m Implementation Improvement Status for additional contract monitoring
focused mosupporting improvement in Contractors enrvl6oeut.
b) lftbeContractor's enrollment of Proposed FoouiDcm Served iuA l,u. Recruitment and
Enrollment, is below 70%, for two or more consecutive inonths, the Contractor will be
umnoiLioned<oTozylcrnootutiouImprovement Status for additional contract monitoring
focused oil Supporting icupxovezocnt in Cumzroo1oro enrollment.
Z lmuplemnotudou Improvement Status, Conti-actors roanaitiooed10 Implementation Improvement
Stn/usure required to participate in the Steps Outlined in a.-c. below within 30days of written
notification byTBF, or within an extended, alternate timeline approved by TBF:
x. Completion nf9elf-Anmaosmmur: Contractor will uorrmoteuSelf-Assessment provided byTBF
which may uddrmex' tbu»8b is not |inuitedro the following: compliance with contract
zeqnirrcocutn, model fidelity, impleirieutm6on progress, fiouncia) activity, and/or enrollment
performance io need ofimpcovcrucnt.
b. purdciyaduu in Implementation Improvement : Contractor will participate in an
Implementation Improvement oiectio withI&F staff. The purpose oCthe meeting is discuss the
Su\t���s�sou�m|����b�,inGnrmu600ao6/�cdbuu�6ncnnh���ou�mctcx�u6uccaodraviervTBF
data ' other available progruou data; and o�eriu±ozoou,iworelated `o areas iu need o[iowrovermomt
~/biob may bo used t* inform the development ufanIznplczoemtotioo Improvement Plan. The
Contractor shall participate iu additional meetings io collaboration with TBFt* develop the
Contractors Implementation Improvement Plan.
u. Development of an Tzmphczncntubnn }nzprv*enueot Plan: I8F shall issue uwdttem
Iouplunueuzotiou IuzprovunueucP|uu (Plan) to the Contractor within 30 days of the |aez
lcople/ueoteuiou improvement Meeting. The Plan shall:
i. cite and describe the Contractor's specific areu(u)io need of improvement, including, though
not limited to� compliance with contract requirements, model fidelity` implementation
progress, financial activity, and/or enrollment performance io need ofimpzuvernent. For the
specified areu(a)im need v[ improvement, the Plan shall provide metrics o/ benchmarks no
serve as indicators of satisfactory improvement,
#. identify corrective untino items and/or steps the Contractor shall comply with to address cited
areas in need of improvement. The plan shall also identify technical assistance and/or other
supports designated to be made available zothe Contractor by7BFto assist the Contractor in
achieving satisfactory iooprovemeoi
iQ. outline uumc>inc for the 000uplodonofthe Implementation Improvement Plxm by the
Contractor.
d. If satisfactory improvement in the specific sea(x) indicated in Plan is met 6y the Contractor,
within the 1inuc|tue for completion oƒ the Plan, the Contractor shall he tnuuoitiomcd out m[
Implementation Improvement Status. ?BF will provide the Contractor written notice ofthis
transition once it has determined satisfactory improvement has been met following the bmelioc
for completion of the Plan,
e. If sjtisfactory irnproveirient in the specific area(s) indicated in Plan, within the thrieline for
conipletion of the Plan, is not met by the Contractor, the Contractor shall be transitioned out of
Implementation improvement Status tnNon-Compliant Status, TBF will provide the Contractor
written notice mf this transition once it has determined satisfactory improvement has not been met
following the timeline for the completion of the Plan.
3. Non-Compliant Status: Contractors truonitkmudtoNon-Compliant Status are required »uparticipate
in the steps oudiucd in u. and h.below, within l4 days of written notification from TB£, or within an
extended, alternate tiouelinu, approved byTBF:
m. The Contractor o6aUparticipate in uNon'Coozplimu Status meeting with ZBp staff to:
j_ review the Contractor's I/up}coucutatiovImnyrnvemuent Plan and discuss prugruao that was
made and barriers that were encountered during the Plan's implementation, including
technical assistance and/or other supports designated to be made available no the Contractor
6yTBF�
ij. identify and review Contractor's contractual requirements and areas of contractual non-
compliance
iii, discuss Nou-Cuyp|iuut Courses ofAction
h� After completing the Non-Cornpliant Status meeting, and any additional Non-Compliant Status
f'oOon-up meetings with the Contractor to gather information or feedback, TBF, in coordination
with DEL, will issue the Contractor a written Non-Corriptiant Course(s) of Action within 14 days
uf0bo last Non-Compliant Status meeting date.
4 ��ou_�mn,p�an�(�^u,em(e)uf Aur&n,.The nr��oNoo Coorxe6Qm[A�km issued by
' �zouftb�fburNon-Compliant Conrsc(m)ofa��a6*knw:
T�� shall include one or cu
u Cooduuation of implementation Improvement Plan. TBF may propose 0u modify and/or
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extend the Contractor's Implementation Improvement Plan for tip to an additional 3 month period
tomeet specific area(s) cited io need mfizoproveoncn1.
b. SooPonmionuf Poyozeuz: TBF may suspend payment of all or part of Contract funds until
uadofuc1mry contract compliance icmet.
c. Reduction in Maximum Contrwct],"tu|.7BFmay amend this contract to reduce the
Contractor's nuuxizouou contract total:
i �m/�O�o�t���uz�ndnd Iozpluozeotu�nuPlan scope negotiated between TBF and the
� Contractor based up Contractor's co uc per served and other related factors, and,
Ii. if feasible and in compliance with DEL and TBFfunding requirements, contractual
requirements, and approval processes, including Home
Visiting Model Developer program requirements.
V. Early Contract Termination. TBF may terminate this contract prior to the end of the Terin if
su1iui'autor9uoutract couzp)iuooe im not roct6ythe Contractor in the iouplcoocuta1imn of the
Contractor's Tonplouieutauioo Improvement Plan, and/or ifthe Contractor is not able to, or is not
cooperative in development and implementation mf the Implementation Improvement Plan.
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m ' Notice. T6enrittcoNoo-CooplimtCaurnc(x)ofA«tio*obuUbucmoee�euz r
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days after the delivery of the written Non-Cornpliant Course(s) of Action to the Contractor,
except oo identified io lu, l6.4.b,4.cii, and 4d.,of this schedule and om provided for
elsewhere in the Independent Contractor Agreement twi|orp|ate and/or other schedules attached
10 this contract.
Contractor iy held m all other Terms Outlined in the original Agreement.
k,pl),-Ovjl- The parties hereby a,ree to the terms of the Ai -nendment.
WASHNGTON EARLY L,EiA RNING FUND
d/b/a THRIVE BY FIVE' WASKNGTON
By: Sam Whitin1n,
president and CEO
face:
Jefferson County Public Health
By: Ms Jean Baldwin
Title: Director JCPH
Date:
Approved as to form only
Jefferson Co. Prosect
David Alvarez, Chief CIMI DPA
INI)ErE,NDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT
Washington -Early Learning Fund, d/b/a Thrive by Five Washington ("Thrive") and Jefferson
County Public Health ("Contractor") hereby enter into this Agreement as of July 1, 2014 (the "Effective
1) ate ")..
Maxitnuln Contract Total: $176,740.00
Includes:
Service Funds: $ 175,000,00
Travel Stipend: $ 1,740.00
Contract ID: 240
Contract Term' 7/1/2014 to 6/30/2015
Tax ID Number'. 133148295
Project Lead* Ms Yuko Umeda
Purpose: Home Visiting Services Account
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Federal Subrecnient: No
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Services. Contractor shall perform all services listed in the approved proposal and budget (referred
to herein as the "Project"), and for which excerpts (Implementation Plan and Budget) have been
incorporated as Sched_ule A.
nt. Thrive will reimburse Contractor for expenditures incurred each month, according to
2, payment.
the terms pro vided in Schedule B, provided that Contractor performs the services, Monthly
expenditures will be reported using the online reporting system. Payment is based on the
assumption that state and private funds are available to Thrive for disbursement to the
Contractor. In the event that state and private funds are not available to Thrive, Thrive reserves
the right to amend the payment terms and the amount of the Maximum Contract Total. The term
of this Agreement ("Term") begins on the Effective Date, and the Contractor agrees to not incur
any expenses on the Project using Thrive funding prior to the Effective Date. The Term end date
is met when all funds have been expended and Project requirements met, or earlier in the event
of non-compliance.
I Payment Information. If Thrive begins at any time to use direct deposit to issue payments
Linder the Contract to Contractor, then Contractor agrees to provide Thrive with all information
necessary to correctly issue such payments, including but not limited to bank name, routing
number, account number, and account type. If Contractor fails to provide such information in
response to Thrive 's written request, then Thrive may withhold payments to Contractor until
Contractor provides such information.
4. Travel Stipend Funds- Included in the Maximum Conti-act Total is aTravel Stipend. Contractor
agrees that funds awarded for the Travel Stipend will be used solely for travel costs associated
with Contract Requireinents outlined in Schedule B. Should any Travel Stipend funds be
unexpended after all requirements have been met, Contractor may request in writing that Stipend
Funds be repurposed for the Project.
5. Independent contractor. In executing the Project, Contractor will act as an independent
contractor and not as an (m*Yee or agent ofThrive.This a0rency,
Agreement does not create an
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partnership, joint venture, franchise, or employment relationship between 1beparicx. Contractor
has no owtbor_dv to obligate Thrive. Thrive will not be liable for any of Contractors
czpeomoa
except as stated in Thrive vvdU not make deductions �nnounyuzm----
payable toCoo�mct0r for taxes. Coo�uc1»rp/D]be responsible for and vviUpay all iaue» related ---~~
the receipt of payments frorn Thrive.
6. Budget. Contractor further agrees that funds provided tinder this Agreement will be expended as
specifically itemized line bv line iothe: Budget provided in Schedule A, and that transfers within
expense categories o[t6e budget im excess uflO%of the award amount will not heoaadcunless
approved hyThrive.
7, Reporting and Other Contract Requirements. Contractor agrees to submitreports,as well as
perform all other n:guireoaoo10 outlined in Schedule B, on or before the dates indicated thcooin
Thrive reserves the right to aggregate, diaaggrogm1e, analyze, reproduce, and/or di000rnjnotc the
data in Program Reports, Financial Activity Reports, or any other rcpm/zysobroi�ed t~
Thrive with /eapss1 to the Project. lJme of any data by Thrive will be restricted czc}oaivc|y 1`
charitable purposes.
8. Data Collection and Evaluation. 3hrb/o will conduct research and evaluation regarding the
projects funded �s boo�u visiting �r»��oox Contractor agcc�n &) participate ~���--�
`� ~.~,=,_ _� � in these
cvm6wediou efforts and will fblfi0 the data collection and reporting requirements specified in
Schedule C, Data Collection and Evu|mm1inn Requirements. It will be the obligation of Thrive
representatives, Contractor, and other contractors &o provide protections arid uouunanctx regarding
the confidentiality of data, oaop|o» of work (in any media format) and/or interview comments
provided by participants. Contractor also 4grcca t0 provide Thrive with the results of any
independent or self-directed c«o}oatioo or research undertaken with respect to the Project.
Subcontracting. Neither the Contractor nor any Subcontractor shall enter into -'—
for any of the puck contemplated under this Cmotrmo1 without obtaining prior written approval of
Thrive and the Department mfEaxly]Loaozio&(D]B[\��U subcontracts z must be io*ribog and io
effect before Subcontractor services begin. '"BubouoTrootor" shall oneoo one who is ootecop|nved
hy the Contractor, but who ioperforming all or part »f those services under this Contract under a
separate cnoUruot with the Contractor. The tcrroo "Subcontractor" and "Subcontractors" mean
Subcontractors in any tier. In no event shall the existence of the subcontract operate to release or
reduce the liability of the Contractor 1n Thrive arid DEL for any breach inthe performance o{the
Contractor's duties, The Contractor is responsible to Thrive and DEL for the perDnronuooe and
monitoring o[the Subcontractor to ensure compliance with the terms, conditions, assurances, and
certifications of this Contract. This oluuSu does not include contracts o[ employment between the
Contractor and porsnnncl assigned 10 work under this Contract,
lO,Qecordkeepiog.Contractor agrees to keep records ioan easily read forinyufficient toaCCOUn1for
all receipts arid expenditures of contract funds. These records of as well as supporting
dnoumoco�tioovvi||b: archived by Contractor's nf�ue�vu1 least six /�)yzarsu�crU, ,,-
, , �cndoft6e
Term. Contractor agrees to make such books, »:oo'do, and supporting documentation available to
hrive for inspection, if requested.
\L Coll fiV ell buD1y- Cum1a/utor will hold in strictest uonfiduumc any non-public infOrmalion that
Thrive dcnioou*r as being confidential cnz[og the term of this Am,conunL and Dr six (6) ~~
thereafter. Contractor will not disclose confidential information to any third party, and will not use
under
any confidential inforrriat11 not apply tot nformation (a) that waknow to Cantractorsbefare er than as necssary for Contractorto perform its
this Agreement. "this Sec
Thrive's disclosure, or in-formation demonstrate becomes
was independently developed orglrece�ved by Contractor o
or (b) that Contractor
with no breach of any duty owed by a third party to Thrive independent of this Agreement.
Contractor may disclose confidential information as required by applicable law, legal process or
any order of a court or other governmental authority, but Contractor will give Thrive notice
reasonably sufficient to allow Thrive to have an opportunity to object to such disclosure in
advance, unless providing such notice would violate applicable law.
2. tnellectual property. Contractor shall retain all copyrights and other intellectual property rights
1 work produced as a result of this award, including but not limited to work product listed
to written B. Contractor grants to Thrive a nonexclusive, irrevocable, perpetual, and royalty -free
in e e - -- 1a reproduce, publish, copy, alter or otherwise use such written work, for any
licensns e to access, re
purpose consistent with g
Thrive's continuing status as an organization described in Section
3 of the Code. project materials may be reproduced (but not morphed, amended, revised,
orl (deli b any other party, on a worldwide, non- exclusive basis and without fee in
or redesigned) y
connection with their own educational or program purposes, but may not be used in connection
with sales or distributions under for this provision, n advancetand n writing, As appropriate, late, allmater materials
Specifically permitted u
shall contain an attribution of ownership.
1.3.'T4iird -party Rights, Contractor warrants that written work product produced under the terms of
this Agreement will not infringe, misappropriate, or violate the rights of any third party, or
incorporate or be derived from the intellectual property of any third party, without Thrive's prior
written consent.
I4. Monitoring and Non- Compliance, 'throughout the course of the Term, "thrive will monitor
compliance with. contract requirements (Schedule 13, Section 1), progress toward completion of
the Implementaton Plan (Schedule A), and performance as outlined in Schedule D. If Thrive (a)
encounters non - compliance with the terms outlined in the ,Agreement on the part of Contractor, or
is not satisfied, in its sole discretion, with the quality of Contractor's work, Thrive will follow
(b)
the dlce a reasonable attempt
impe de duality and comp In the event that Q ompliance and /or quality issues are not resolved
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through standard technical assistance, Contractor will be engaged in corrective action through
Implementation Improvement processes, as outlined in Schedule 1:), Failure to meet the corrective
actions can result Non- Compliance Courses of .Action, as outlined in Schedule D.
15. Varly Termination. Thrive may terminate the contract prior to the end of the Term if satisfactory
compliance is not reached after reasonable efforts have been made to restore compliance, as
outlined in SchcO an1efraridsn which Contractor did �not perrdca of the q dot of the notice of
repay the full amount of Y
terrrriination, and Thrive shall Have no further obligation to distribute any funds to Contractor.
16. Change iii ley Personnel. The success of the approved Project is largely contingent or) the Project
Lead(" identified in the proposal, Should there be any material change in Job description, level of
authority, or employment status of Project Lead(s) during the Term, Thrive r,quircs that
Contractor notify Thrive staff within 30 days of the change.
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17. Equipment Purchase, Maintenance, and Ownership. The Contractor agrees that any
dcpreciable equipment purchased, in whole or in part, with Contract funds at a cost 0 $1,000 per
item or more, is upon its purchase, the property of Thrive and will be used only for the Project.
The Contractor agrees to establish and maintain transaction documents (purchase requisitions,
packing slips, invoices, receipts) and maintenance records of equipment Purchased,"jtll Contract
funds. The Contractor shall be responsible for any h)ss or damage to property of Thrive
that results from the negligence of the Contractor or that results from the failure on the
part of the Contractor to maintain and administer that property in accordance with sound
management practices. In the case of Early Termination, the Contractor agrees that all Such
equipment will be returned to Thrive unless otherwise agreed upon in writing by the Contractor
and Thrive.
18. Nondiscrimination. Contractor must maintain non-discriminatory policies with regard to race,
color, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, political ideology, age, creed, religion,
heritage, ancestry, national origin or sensory, mental, or physical ability throughout the Term,
19. Warranties, Contractor warrants that Contractor has full power and authority to enter into this
Agreement and has the right to perform the Project in accordance with this Agreement,
20. Indemnification. As a condition to this Agreement, Contractor agrees to indemnify, defend and
hold Thrive harmless and against any and all liability, loss, and expense (including reasonable
attorneys' fees) or claims for injury or damages arising Out or resulting from, or that are alleged to
arise out of or result from, negligent actions or omissions by Contractor or any of Contractor's
officers, agents, employees, subcontractors, contractors, or grantees with respect or to this
Agreement. Further, no provision of this Agreement shall inure in any way to the benefit of any
third party so as to constitute such party as a third-party beneficiary Of the Agreement or any one
or more of the terms hereof or otherwise give rise to any cause of action in any person or entity
not a party hereto.
21. Contract Announcements; Public Reports and Use of Thrive Name and Logo. Thrive will
include information on this Agreement in Thrive's periodic public reports and may make
information about this Agreement public at any time on its web page and as part of press releases,
public reports, speeches, newsletters, and other public documents. If Contractor wishes to issue a
press release or report announcing this Agreement, or otherwise use Thrive's name or logo,
Contractor must contact GrantsManager@thrivebyfivewa.org at least two weeks before the desired
announcement or publication date. Contractor agrees to obtain advance approval from Thrive Of
the press release and i tile date of release, or of any other use of Thrive's name or logo. Thrive
requests an opportunity to review and comment on subsequent press releases or reports that are
directly related to this a
22. Insurance. Contractor will obtain, and provide proof of, insurance coverage as set out in this
section. The intent of the required Insurance is to PrOt"t'1`116VC Should there be any elaIMS, Suits,
actions, costs, damages or expenses arising from any negligent I.O.ClIt Or intentional act or omission of
Contractor, Or agents, subcontractors, or grantees thereof, in carrying out the Project. Contractor
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will obtain insurance
as follows,
neral Liability_l�ns�upn�cc. Obtain a Commercial General Liability insurance
,iercial Gg
COMM 11-111 1
Policy, including contractual liability, in adequate quantity to protect against lega obit ity
arising out of Project-related activities but no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence.
Automobile liability. In the event that Project-related activities involve the use of vehicles,
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f— —"' I ' will be required. The
, " not owned by Contractor, automobile liability insurance
whether or no e
minimum lirnit for automobile liability is $1,000,000 per occurrence, using a Combined
Single Limit for bodily injury and property damage. The parties agree and acknowledge
that a non Owned and hired policy is acceptable if Contractor has no vehicles in its
a.
On
coverage, which will be maintained in full -force and effect throughout the
possession-
C. 1vlaintenanc, of Insurance. contractor will maintain the coverage described in Section 22
ve through either (i) its participation in a self-insurance program established
and (b) abO 48.62, or (ii) an insurance companyhes authorized to do business within
pursuant to Washington, and will name Thrive, its agents and employees as additional
the State Of insureds under the insurance policy/ics. All policies must be primary to any other valid and
collectible insurance. Contractor will instruct the insurers or self-insurance program to give
Thrive thirty (30) calendar days' advance notice of any insurance cancellation.
live (45) calendar
d- Certificate of Insurance, Contractor will submit to Thrive within forty f
�� =he Effective Date a certificate of insurance that reflects the coverage and limits
days 0 1 Section 22 (.a) and (b). Contractor will provide a renewal Certificate as
necessary
described in document compliance with this Section 22 during the Term.
to
e. industrial In5urance Coverage. To the extent required by law, Contractor will comply with
LkL-_�� s of Title 51 RCW , Industrial Insurance,
the PrOvIS1011
23. Compliance with . Laws- Contractor will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws,
rules, and regulations (including, without limitation, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
of 1990 codified at 28 CFR Part 35, nondiscrimination laws and regulations, and licensing,
accreditation and registration requirements and
9 standards) in carrying out the Project.
of interest. Notwithstanding any determination by the Executive Ethics termit24. COnflict iay in ts sole discretion, by written notice to Contractor ate this
tribunal, Thrive Tr ,
Agreement if it is found after due notice and examination by Thrive that there is a violation of the
Ethics in public Service Act, Chapter 42.52 emWntor any similar statute involving Contractor or
any Uctivities perfornied put to the Are.
Disputes. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, when a bona fide dispute arises
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and it cannot be resolved through discussion and negotiation, either party
between et 'en the parties te hearing. The parties will select a dispute resolution team to resolve the
may request a disPU - st representative appointed by Thrive, a representative appointed
dispute. act team will consi of a representati ntror, and a third party agreed to be appointed by both parties. The team will attempt, by
by CO will precede any action in a 'udicial or
rna)oruy vote, to resolve the dispute. This dispute process J
quasi- judicial t6bUlll In the event of a lawsuit involving this Agreement, venue will be proper
only in - King County, Washington. Contractor acknowledges the
L� C11 jurisdiction of the cLIrts of the
State of Washington in this matter.
26. Waiver of Default. Waiver of any default shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent
default by Thrive. Waiver or breach of any provision of the Agreement shall not be deemed to be.
a waiver of any otlier or subsequent breach and shall not be Construed to be a modification of the
terms of the Agreement unless stated to be such in writing, signed by an authorized
representative of Thrive and attached to the original Agreement.
27. Amendment; Assignment. This Agreement may be amended or modified only by a mutual
written agreement of the parties. Neither this Agreement, nor an I y claim arising under this
Agreement, may be transferred or assigned by Thrive or Contractor without prior written consent
of the other party.
28. Entire Agreement; Governing Law; Severability. This Agreement constitutes the entire
agreement and supersedes any prior oral or written agreements or communications between the
parties regarding its subject matter. The laws of Washington State shall govern this Agreement.
The provisions of this Agreement are severable so that if any term or provision is found for any
reason to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, such finding shall not affect the validity,
construction, or enforceability of any remaining term or provision.
29. Review by Thrive. Contractor will pen-nit representatives of Thrive to visit Contractor's
premises and review Contractor's activities with respect to the Project, and will permit Thrive, at
its own expense, to conduct an independent financial and/or programmatic audit of the
expenditures related to this Agreement.
30. Subgrants and Subcontracts. Your organization has been selected to participate In the Project
through the formal HVSA review process. You may not make any statement or otherwise imply
to donors, investors, media, or the general public that you are a direct grantee of the Bill&
Melinda Gates Foundation. You may state that Thrive by Five Washington is the Bim Melinda
Gates Foundation's grantee and that you are a subgraritee of Washington Early Learning Fund
for the Project.
31. Notices. All legal notices under this Agreement shall be addressed as follows:
Thrive: Director of Grants Management
Thrive by Five Washington
1 1 1 Third .Avenue, Suite 210
Seattle, WA 98 101
Contractor:
Ms Jean Baldwin, Director
Jefferson County Public Health
615 Sheridan Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368
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�y an authorized officer of Contractor prior to issuance of the grant
must be signed records.
cement MU v of this Agreement as signed for rr
WIS A'9T may
keep a GOP,
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This At
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WASHINGTON EARLY LEARNING FUND
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BY: Sani Whiting
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SCHEDULE A: IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AND BUDGET
I. IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
a. STAFFING
• PLAN: Contractor agrees to hire and maintain staffing appropriate to serve th,, proposed
number of children and families, as outlined in the plan below.-
-X-6.72�5f—fi —Home Visitor Will be Maintained As W71112-6—
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-x —0q1-00—FTE Home Visitor Will be Maintained ----As-of 7/1/20.14
A 0, 17 5 0 FTE
Su�ervlsOr Will be Maintained As of 7/1/2014
)4PI)EL FIDELITY: Contractor agrees that staff will be hired infidelity to 14urse-
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Ag l requirements as outlined below:
o Supervisors are registered nurses with a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in
pursing"
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b. TRAINING
• PLAN: Contractor agrees that all home visitor and supervisory staff are trained, as
outlined in the plan below.
Home Visitor 74 1 ]as Completed initial model Home Visitor #1 will COMPICte Ongoing
training as of'7/112014 education by 6030/2015
Home Visitor 92 Has Completed initial model Home Visitor 92 will complete ongoing
trainini�`-of-7/1/2014 education by 6/30/2015
Sul)
. ervisor 91 will complete ai�nuai model training by 7/1/2014
• MODEL FIDELITY: Contractor agrees that training will be completed in fidelity to Nurse-
Family Partnership (NFP) model requirements as outlined below:
o Supervisors complete core educational requirements and additional supervisory Units on
an annual basis,
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C. RECRUITMENT AN]) ENROLLMENT
PLAN: Contractor agrees to:
Recruit families from the following prioritized communities:
• Rural (750/0)/Urban (251)/o)
• American Indian/Alaskan Native Non-Hispanic\Multiple Races Non-
Hispanic\White, Non-Hispanic
0 Reach and maintain enrollment of 40 Proposed Families Served.
0 Ensure respective staff build and maintain the caseloads outlined below:
caseload of 18 Home - Visitor #1 will reach full caseload by
g w in tain a caseload of 1 8 Home Visitor #' will reach full
Florae " ain 12/31/20 isi 14
lorne
, Visitor #I will maintain a ca! 12/31/2014
10 e Visitor
reach ft
tor #2 w ill rea w maintain a caseload of 22 Home tor #2 will reach full caseload by
orn, Visitor 42 will / /
fo reach full caseloads, Home -Visitors will enroll at a rate of 3.00 per month
MODEL FIDELITY: Contractor agrees that enrollment will be maintained in fidelity to Nurse -
FP ) model requirements as outlined below:
Family P full-time Nurse Home Visitor will carry a caseload of no more than 25 active clients.
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d. IIiITVIE VISITS
PLAN: Contractor agrees to administer an average of 2 home visits per month to enrolled
families, a s, for a total of between 800 and 960 annually.
MODEL FI-DELITY: Contractor agrees that home visits will be administered in fidelity
to the Nurse- Family Partnership (NFP) model requirements as outlined below:
0 Client is visited throughout her pregnancy and the first 2 years of her child's life.
e. sUPERVISION
PLAN: Contractor agrees that:
o Supervisor will provide 3 hours of supervision to each home visitor per month.
,D supervisor will administer 3.5 hours case conferencing, group supervision, or
staff meetings per month.
MODE, L FIDELITY: Contractor agrees that supervision will be administered in Fidelity
to the Nurse- Family Partnership (NFP) model requirements as outlined below:
o A full-time nurse supervisor provides supervision to no more than 8 individual
home visitors and one hour of reflective supervision per week per home visitor.
f. SCREENINGS
0 PLAN: Contractor agrees to administer screenings with the frequency Otltlinel below:
MODEL FIDELITY: Contractor agrees that screenings will be administered In fidelity
to the Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) model requirennerAls as outlined below:
o Screenings are completed within the first 4 home visits.
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SCHEDULE B: CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. Contractor Requiremelits
a. Individualized Assessments. Contractor will administer individualized a5scs:rnents of
participant families, and services will be provided in accordance with those individual
assessments.
b. Voluntary Services. Services will be provided to clients only on a voluntary basis.
e. Priority Participants. Priority will be given to serve eligible participants who:
• have low incomes;
• Are pregnant women who are under 2 1;
• Have a history of child abuse and neglect or have had interactions with child
welfare services2,
• Have a history of substance abuse or need substance abuse treatment;
• Are users of tobacco products in the home;
• Have, or have children with, low student achievement;
• Have children with developmental delays or disabilities;
• And/or are in families that include individuals who are serving or have formerly
served in the arrned forces, including such families that have members of the
armed forces who have multiple deployments outside of the United States,
d. Capacity Assessment. Contractor will develop and submit an Annual Capacity
Assessment detailing community and organizational readiness and capacity for
implementation of home visiting services with fidelity (prior to the Term). Materials
provided in the Annual Capacity Assessment will be used to inform the Agreernent.
e. implementation Plan. Contractor will develop an Implementation Plan to guide program
implementation (prior to the Term).
L Annual Orientation Webinar. Contractor will participate in an annual orientation
webinar providing any updates on requirements associated with HVSA funding. The
webinar will be held on July 8, 2014,
g. HVSA Trainings. Contractor will participate in two full-day trainings,
HVSA Training 1: November 6, 2014
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HVSA Training 2: April 16, 2015
b, Technical Assistance Coaching Calls. Contractor will participate"' monthly one-hour
Technical Assistance calls with Thrive staff and Thrive Consultants for Continuous
Quality 11,11provernent.
i. Site visits. Contractor will cooperate with LIP to eight (8) scheduled site visits conducted
l'o
� I- grant compliance, organizational due diligence, HVSA evaluation, quality
iinplenjelitatioii technical assistance, and Continuous duality irnprovenient,
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,ain Reports. Contractor will submit four (4) program reports online no
Quarterly PrOg res outlined below in the Payment Schedule. Program reports will
later than the dat
include, but are root limited to, the followi np-, information:
• Participant Demographics
• Implementation Progress
• Implementation Reflection
• Select Fidelity Measures
k. Monthly Enrollment Numbers. Contractor will submit monthly Enrollment Numbers
Reports online no later than the dates outlined below in the Payment Schedule. Monthly
Enrollment Reports will include the number of children, female and male
. ers,and families enrolled for the previously completed month, the number
parents/carcg1v
of new family enrollments during the month, the number of families that completed the
prograrn; the number of families that exited the program; and the number of home visits
administered-
Quarterly Financial Activity Reports. Contractor will submit four (4) Financial
Activity Reports online no later than the dates outlined below in the Payment Schedule,
'Financial Activity Reports will include cumulative expenditures incurred for the quarter
I compared to line items identified in the budget in Schedule A, section 3.
in. Monthly Financial Line Item Reports. Contractor will submit monthly Financial Line
item Reports online no later than the dates outlined below in the Payment Schedule.
Monthly Financial Line Item Reports will include expenditures incurred for the month for
each expense category in the proposed budget. Contractor will be reimbursed for the
expenses reported in the Monthly Financial Line Item Report.
Additional Requirements. Contractor will maintain and make available to Thrive, if
requested, documentation demonstrating accomplishments of the Agreement. Such
documentation may include, but is not limited to:
• Services Provided, Service Dates, and Number of Service Hours
• Data Collection and Assessments by Participants
• Completed Evaluation Tools
• Attendance Sheets
• Service Logs
• Denjographic Information of Participants
11)
I Payment Sebedule. The Payment Schedule below is based on the assumption that state and
private revenue commitments to Thrive have been maintained, and that such funds ar-,, available
to Thrive for disbursement to the Contractor. In the event that revenue commiti-nents,'ire not
available to Thrive, Thrive reserves the right to amend the payrnent terms and the atLunt of the
Contract Total.
Requiretfie nt
Due Date
ReportingPer-io(I
Payment Date,
Ass"isuawc (,,oaddng
-
Monthly
- -- --------- --
NA
NA
Calls
- - - --
�71te _Vi5E___"'____"
,FBD
NA
NA
HVSA Orientation Webinar
July 8, 2014
NA
Signed Agreement
August 1, 2014
NA
September 3, 2014
Proof of Insurance
August 1, 2014
Monthly Enrollment Numbers and
August 21, 2014
July 1-31, 2014
Line Item Report
Monthly Enrollment Numbers and
September, 21, 2014
August 1-31, 2014
October 1, 2014
]tern Report
-Line
Monthly Enrollment Numbers and
October 21, 2014
September 1-30, 2014
Item Item Reporl
November 12,
-
Program Report and Expense
October 31, 2014
July 1-
2014
Report NJ
September 30, 2014
VIVSA Training I
November 6, 2014
NA
-Kj,-,thty Lm•o�jl-fleut -Nul-beis _and'
November 21, 2014
October 1-31, 2014
December 5, 2014
Line Item Report
Monthly Enrollment Numbers and
December 21, 2014
November 1-30, 2014
January 1, 2015
Line Item Report
Monthly Enrollment Numbers and
January 21, 2015
December 1-31, 2014
j_0rt_._._-
_Lflle Item �RC
Program Report and Expense
January 31, 2015
October I-Dec rnber
February 11, 2015
A R
icort 42
31, 201.4
Monthly Enrollment Numbers and
February 21, 2015
January 1-31, 2015
March 4, 2015
Line L tern Eeprt
Monthly Enrollment Numbers and
March 21, 2015
February 1-28, 2015
April 1, 2015
Line Item Report
HVSA Training 2
April 16, 2015
NA
kf,_n_thly Enrollment ]"lumbers and
April 21, 2015
March 1- 31,2015
Item
May 13, 2015
_Line
Program Report and Expense
Apr i 130, 2015
January 1 -March 31,
L#3
2015
Monthly Enrollment Numbers and
May 21, 2015
April 1-30,2015
June 3. 2015
Line Ittern �fk 011t,
Monthly Enrollment Numbers and
June 21, 2015
May 1-31, 2015
July 1, 2015
Line Item Rat.
Monthly E111,olimc77t Numbers and
July 21 2015
June 1-30,2W5
item Rcpq,1
August 12, 2015
_Ljjje_
Program Report and Expense
,July 31, 2015
April I-Jutie 30, 2015
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CONTRACT
Aniount
NA
NA
Monthly
Reimbursement
S , 176,740,0()
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SCIiEDULE C: DATA. COLLECTION AND EVALUATION REQUIREMENTS
1. VSA EvaY atia�n Background. Thrive by Five Washington (Thrive) and the Department of Early
partner in the operation of the Home Visiting Services Account (HVSA). The
Learning 'PEL)
HVSA conducts research seeks tolbritng parity iof evaluation supports to HVSA Contractors across A
Contractors. The �VSA`
funding streams. Thrive, on the behalf of the HVSA, has engaged the Center for Community Health
and Evaluation
OCHE) to provide data collection, training, evaluation services and supports to
14VSA state and privately funded Contractors.
» HVSA Evaluation Overview. The HVSA state and privately funded evaluation (HVSA evaluation)
is designed to tell the story of home visiting in Washington State and how it contributes to an early
learning system. that ensures all children start life with a solid foundation for success. The HVSA
evaluation seeks to:
a. Describe and provide context to HVSA services and supports designed to increase the capacity
of home visiting at the local and state -wide level
b. provide evaluation support and service designed to assist Contractors in meeting model. fidelity
irements, increase evaluation skill, data management, quality of data collection, and use
requ
of data for decision making
c. Coordinate with other home visiting research and evaluation efforts in Washington — including
alignment with standardized ng s to data measures when feasible
a
municate HVSA evaluation findings wide variety of stakeholders and audiences
d. Com
e. gic learning from home visiting evaluation findings to support the HVSA,
Facilitate strate
Contractors, the families they serve, communities, stakeholders, and the broader field of early
learning
» Contractor FIV'SA Evaluation Activities and Requirements. As a recipient of HVSA state and
private funding, the Contractor is required to participate in, and cooperate with the HVSA, the "thrive
Implementation HUD (HUD), and OCHE in HVSA evaluation activities and requirements including,
but not limited to:
a. C es of mcetin
nsite and other typ g s with CCHE and HUB staff to gain information on the
Contractors current evaluation, training, data collection, and reporting requirements
b„ participation iCdata collection elfforts, evaluatioln practices and activities, and ensure the
designed to Optimize
accuracy of evaluation reports including:
C. Staff training and supervisory practice
d. Data collection and reporting
e. Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities related to data and evaluation
f. Alignment and coordination with efforts in support of other HVSA research, evaluation, and
systerns supports
g. Participation in tiVSA, HUD, and CCl° E efforts and meetings to develop definitions, metrics,
activities, and reporting requirements related to:
Staffing levels
F nrollnlent St,itus
prograIll process and outcome measure,
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• Financial reporting
• Assurance of rnodel fidelity
h. creating local/regional CQI teams of HVSA Contractors
i, Emerging and non-routinized data and evaluation requests from fenders of the HVSA
4. Contractor HVSA Data Collection Activities and Requirements. 'The Contractor will meet HVSA
data collection efforts and requirements listed below. Requirements include:
a. Cooperation and participation with CCIIE in IIVSA efforts to enhance required data collection
protocols including but not limited to: data elements, processes, and data-sharing agreements
b. Execution of a data-sharing agreement With CCHE to share HVSA-related data
c. Collection of de-identified data for families who receive services funded through the HVSA
d. Collection and reporting of supplemental or modified data in alignment with the IIVSA state
benchmarks plan where feasible
e. Cooperation with Thrive and/or OCHE to establish effective data reporting rnechanisms
required for timely (within five business days) reporting of data related to existing, emerging
and non-routinized data and evaluation requests from HVSA funders
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SCHEDULE SCHEDULE �N ,ON, , -VAN G, IMPLEMENTATION IMPROVEMENT PROTOCOLS, AND
D: ro
NON-COMP'LlANCE PROCFDURES
1. 'tor Contractor compliance with contract requirements, implementation
Monitoring- Thrive will Mon)
progress, and performance-
Contract Requirements. Thrive will ensure all Contractor Requirements, as
a. Compliance Witt) section 1, are submitted in a complete and high-quality way. Failure to
outlined in Schedule B, lete materials will result in withheld payments.
submit timely and oo1nP
Implementation Progress. Thrive will review progress toward completion of the
b. Implementation Plan ouI�pld in Schedule A on a quarterly basis. Progress will be reviewed with
the following ementation Plano
Staffing, Training, Enrollment, Home
respect to and Screenings. Delay of more than a quarter in meeting timelines for 2 or
Visits, Supervision,
more deliverables will result in transition to "Implementation Improvement Status."
c. Performance. Thrive will review performance for the following measure: Percentage of
A
Families Enrolled to Pro-posed Families Served.
0 start-UP Programs. Contractors receiving year one of RVSA funding are considered
"Start-Up Programs." Start-Up Programs develop an Implementation Plan that outlines
the timeline to reach full caseload. Progress toward building caseload will be reviewed on
a monthly basis. Contractors not building caseload in accordance with the timeline
outlined in the Implementation Plan will be transitioned to "Implementation
Improvement Status-"
o All other Programs. Contractors receiving year two of HVSA funding, or greater are
expected to maintain 80% enrollment of the "Proposed Families Served" during the
Term. Lnrollinent numbers will be reviewed on a monthly basis.
i. Contractors enrolling 70%-79% of proposed families served for two or more
consecutive months will receive written notification of their low enrollment status
and a follow-up call to discuss barriers and strategies for increasing enrollment.
ii contractors maintaining less than 70% enrollment for two or more consecutive
months will be transitioned to "Implementation Improvement" status.
2. 1111PIcillent3tio" improvement Status. Contractors transitioned to Implementation Improvement
uired to follow the protocol outlined below:
status are req
a. Completion of Self - Assessment: Contractor will complete a Self-Assessment describing current
ji-nplementation capacity, barriers to implementation and enrollment, and outreach and
recruitment strategics.
Participation in site visit: Contractor will participate in a S Ite Visit data b. key implementation and performance and develop an
ose
purp , of the site visit is review
Improvement Plan, described below.
c. Imp lementation InIPI h
1) ev Plopment of an linplementation Improvement Plan: Contractor twill collaborate with.
Thrive to develop
an finplernentatiOn Improvement Plan which vvilli
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o Cite and describe the specific issue(s) Implementation Progress and/or Pcrforrnari�e issues.
c, Describe a protocol for corrective action.
o Outline a required timeline for corrective action.
Failure to meet the corrective actions outlined in the Implementation Improvement Plat, Ji the
timeline outlined in the Implementation Improvement Plan can result is designation as Non-
compliant.
3. Non-Compliance Courses of Action. In the event that the Contractor is deemed "non -compliant ,"
Thrive will issue a Notice informing the Contractor of one of three courses of action:
Suspension of Payment: Thrive may suspend payment of funds until satisfactory contract
compliance is met.
Reduction in Maximum Contract Total. Thrive may reduce the Maximum Contract'rotal to
reflect the number of families served.
Early Contract Termination. Thrive may terminate the contract prior to the end of the Term if
satisfactory compliance is not reached after reasonable efforts have been made to restore
compliance. (Agreement, clause 14).
Contractor will be informed in writing a minimum of thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of
such action.
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