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May 21, 2019
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
Philip Morley, County Administrator
FROM: Vicki Kirkpatrick, Director
DATE: ��(I C -x)1 I
SUBJECT: Agenda Item — Professional Services Agreement with
Jefferson Healthcare — Rural Health Network Development
Planning Grant Program Services; November 1, 2018 — June
30, 2019; $11,827
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
Jefferson County Public Health is requesting Board approval of the Professional Services
Agreement with Jefferson Healthcare (JHC) to provide Rural Health Network Development
Planning Grant Program Services; November 1, 2018 — June 30, 2019; $11,827
ANALYSIS/ STRATEGIC GOALS/PRO'S and CON'S:
This agreement is to provide qualified staff, approved by the Health Resources and Services
Administration (HRSA), to share the responsibilities of completing the HRSA award P10RH31839
deliverables and reporting requirements.
FISCAL IMPACT/COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
This agreement is funded by HRSA award P10RH31839 (Rural Health Network Development
Planning Grant).
RECOMMENDATION:
JCPH management request approval of the Professional Services Agreement with JHC for Rural
Health Network Development Planning Grant Program Services; November 1, 2018 — June 30,
2019; $11,827
Date
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CONTRACT AGREEMENT
By and Between
Jefferson County Public Health
And
Jefferson Healthcare
Section 1: PURPOSE:
THIS AGREEMENT for Professional Services is entered into between Jefferson County Public
Health, (JCPH) herein referred to as the "County" and Jefferson Healthcare (JHC), herein
referred to as the "Contractor" to provide Rural Health Network Development Planning Grant
program services in Jefferson County, Washington.
Section 2: SCOPE OF AGREEMENT:
The Contractor agrees to perform the services identified on Exhibit "A" attached hereto.
Section 3: TERMS:
This Agreement shall be effective on November 1, 2018 and continue through June 30, 2019,
Section 4: COMPENSATION:
Contractor shall be paid by the County for completed work and for services rendered under this
Agreement as follows:
A. Payment for the work provided by Contractor shall be made as provided, provided that
the total amount of payment to Contractor shall not to exceed $11,827 without express
written modification of the Agreement signed by the County.
B. Invoices must be submitted by the 15th of the month for the previous month's expenses.
Such invoices will be checked by the County, and upon approval thereof, payment will be
made to the Contractor in the amount approved. Failure to submit timely invoices,
reports, or appropriate backup documentation may result in a denial of reimbursement.
Invoices not submitted within 60 days may be denied.
C. The Contractor's records and accounts pertaining to this Agreement are to be kept
available for inspection by representatives of the County and state for a period of six (6)
years after final payments. Copies shall be made available upon request.
Section 5: OWNERSHIP AND USE OF DOCUMENTS
All non -confidential or de -identified documents, drawings, specifications, and other materials
produced by the Contractor in connection with the services rendered under this Agreement shall
be the property of the County whether the project for which they are made is executed or not.
The Contractor shall be permitted to retain copies, including reproducible copies, of drawings
and specifications for information, reference and use in connection with Contractor's endeavors.
Contractor shall not be held liable for reuse of documents or modifications thereof, including
electronic data, by County or its representatives for any purpose other than the intent of this
Agreement.
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Section 6: COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
Contractor shall, in performing the services contemplated by this Agreement, faithfully observe
and comply with all federal, state, and local laws, ordinances and regulations, applicable to the
services to be rendered under this Agreement.
Section 7: AUDIT
An audit will be submitted to the County upon request. Upon request, Contractor will submit the
most recent financial audit within 30 days.
A. Upon request the County shall have the option of performing an onsite review of all
records, statements, and documentation directly related to the RHNDP Grant.
B. If the County finds indications of potential non-compliance during the monitoring
process, the County shall notify Contractor within ten (10) days. County and Contractor
shall meet to discuss areas of contention in an attempt to resolve issues.
C. Audit will provide statements consistent with the guidelines of Reporting for Other Non -
Profit Organizations AICPA SOP 78-10, and is performed in accordance with generally
accepted auditing principals (GAAP) with Federal Standards for Audit of Governmental
Organizations, Programs, Activities and Functions, and meeting all requirements of 2
C.F.R. Part 200, as applicable.
Section 8: INSURANCE:
Prior to commencing work, the Contractor shall obtain at its own cost and expense the following
insurance coverage specified below and shall keep such coverage in force during the terms of the
Agreement.
A. Commercial Automobile Liability Insurance providing bodily injury and property
damage liability coverage for all owned and non -owned vehicles assigned to or used in
the performance of the work for a combined single limit of not less than $500,000 each
occurrence in connection with the Contractor's performance of this Agreement. This
insurance shall indicate on the certificate of insurance the following coverage: (a)
Owned automobiles; (b) Hired automobiles; and, (3) Non -owned automobiles.
B. Commercial and/or General Liability Insurance in an amount not less than a single limit
of one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence and an aggregate of not less than
two (2) times the occurrence amount ($2,000,000.00 minimum) for bodily injury,
including death and property damage, unless a greater amount is specified in the
contract specifications. The insurance coverage shall contain no limitations on the
scope of the protection provided and include the following minimum coverage:
a. Broad Form Property Damage, with no employee exclusion;
b. Personal Injury Liability, including extended bodily injury;
C. Broad Form Contractual/Commercial Liability — including coverage for products
and completed operations;
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d. Premises — Operations Liability (M&C);
e. Independent Contractors and subcontractors;
f. Blanket Contractual Liability.
Section 9: WORKER'S COMPENSATION (INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE)
If and only if the Contractor employs any person(s) in the status of employee or employees
separate from or in addition to any equity owners, sole proprietor, partners, owners or
shareholders of the Contractor, the Contractor shall maintain workers' compensation insurance at
its own expense, as required by Title 51 RCW, for the term of this Agreement and shall provide
evidence of coverage to Jefferson County Public Health, upon request.
Worker's compensation insurance covering all employees with limits meeting all applicable state
and federal laws. This coverage shall include Employer's Liability with limits meeting all
applicable state and federal laws.
This coverage shall extend to any subcontractor that does not have their own worker's
compensation and employer's liability insurance.
The Contractor expressly waives by mutual negotiation all immunity and limitations on liability,
with respect to the County, under any industrial insurance act, disability benefit act, or other
employee benefit act of any jurisdiction which would otherwise be applicable in the case of such
claim.
If the County incurs any costs to enforce the provisions of this subsection, all cost and fees shall
be recoverable from the Contractor.
Section 10: INDEPENDENT CONRACTOR
The Contractor and the County agree that the Contractor is an independent contractor with
respect to the services provided pursuant to this Agreement. The Contractor specifically has the
right to direct and control Contractor's own activities, and the activities of its subcontractors,
employees, agents, and representatives, in providing the agreed services in accordance with the
specifications set out in this Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement shall be considered to create
the relationship of employer and employee between the parties. Neither Contractor nor any
employee of Contractor shall be entitled to any benefits accorded County employees by virtue of
the services provided under this Agreement, including, but not limited to: retirement, vacation
pay; holiday pay; sick leave pay; medical, dental, or other insurance benefits; fringe benefits; or
any other rights or privileges afforded to Jefferson County employees. The County shall not be
responsible for withholding or otherwise deducting federal income tax or social security or for
contributing to the state industrial insurance program, otherwise assuming the duties of an
employer with respect to Contractor, or any employee of Contractor.
Section 11: SUBCONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS
The Contractor is responsible for meeting all terms and conditions of this Agreement including
standards of service, quality of materials and workmanship, costs, and schedules. Failure of a
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subcontractor to perform is no defense to a breach of this Agreement. The Contractor assumes
responsibility for and all liability for the actions and quality of services performed by any
subcontractor.
Every subcontractor must agree in writing to follow every term of this Agreement. The
Contractor must provide every subcontractor's written agreement to follow every term of this
Agreement before the subcontractor can perform any services under this Agreement. The Public
Health Director or their designee must approve any proposed subcontractors in writing.
Any dispute arising between the Contractor and any subcontractors or between subcontractors
must be resolved without involvement of any kind on the part of the County and without
detrimental impact on the Contractor's performance required by this Agreement.
Section 12: COVENANT AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES
The Contractor warrants that he has not employed or retained any company or person, other than
a bona fide employee working solely for the Contractor, to solicit or secure this Agreement, and
that he has not paid or agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee
working solely for the Contractor, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gifts, or any
other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement.
For breach or violation of this warranty, the County shall have the right to annul this Agreement
without liability or, in its discretion to deduct from the contract price or consideration, or
otherwise recover, the full amount of such fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift, or
contingent fee.
Section 13: DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED
The Contractor, with regard to the work performed by it under this Agreement, will not
discriminate on the grounds of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual
orientation, material status, sex, or the presence of any physical or sensory handicap in the
selection and retention of employees or procurement of materials or supplies.
Section 14: NO ASSIGNMENT
The Contractor shall not sublet or assign any of the services covered by this Agreement without
the express written consent of the County. Assignment does not include printing or other
customary reimbursable expenses that may be provided in an agreement.
Section 15: NON -WAIVER
Waiver by the County of any provision of this Agreement or any time limitation provided for in
this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other provision.
Section 16: TERMINATION
A. The County reserves the right to terminate this Agreement at any time by giving
thirty (30) days written notice to the Contractor.
B. In the event of the death of a member, partner, or officer of the Contractor, or any of
its supervisory personnel assigned to the project, the surviving members of the
Contractor hereby agree to complete the work under the terms of this Agreement, if
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requested to do so by the County. This section shall not be a bar to renegotiations of
this Agreement between surviving members of the Contractor and the County, if the
County so chooses.
C. The County reserves the right to terminate this contract in whole or in part, 30 days'
notice, in the event that expected or actual funding from any funding source is
withdrawn, reduced, or limited in any way after the effective date of this agreement.
In the event of termination under this clause, the County shall be liable for only
payment for services rendered prior to the effective date of termination.
D. This agreement may also be terminated as provided below:
a. With 30 days' notice by the Board of County Commissioners for any reason, or
b. With 30 days' notice by the Board of County Commissioners for non-
performance as specified in Exhibit A, or
c. With 30 days' notice by the Contractor by voluntary resignation.
Section 17: NOTICES
All notices or other communications which any party desires or is required to give shall be given
in writing and shall be deemed to have been given if hand -delivered, sent by facsimile, email, or
mailed by depositing in the United States mail, prepaid to the party at the address listed below or
such other address as a party may designate in writing from time to time. Notices to the County
shall be sent to the following address:
Vicki Kirkpatrick, Director
Jefferson County Public Health
615 Sheridan St.
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 385-9400
Notices to Contractor shall be sent to the following address:
Jennifer Wharton, Chief Medical Group and Ambulatory Officer
Jefferson Healthcare
834 Sheridan St.
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 385-2200
Section 18: INTEGRATED AGREEMENT
This Agreement together with attachments or addenda represents the entire and integrated
Agreement between the County and the Contractor and supersedes all prior negotiations,
representations, or agreements written or oral. No representation or promise not expressly
contained in this Agreement has been made. This Agreement supersedes all prior or
simultaneous representations, discussions, negotiations, and agreements, whether written or oral,
by the County within the scope of this Agreement. The Contractor ratifies and adopts all
statements, representations, warranties, covenants, and agreements contained in its proposal, and
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the supporting material submitted by the Contractor, accepts this Agreement and agrees to all of
the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
Section 19: MODIFICATION OF THIS AGREEMENT
This Agreement may be amended only by written instrument signed by both County and
Contractor.
Section 20: DISPUTES
The Parties agree to use their best efforts to prevent and resolve disputes before they escalate into
claims or legal actions. Any disputed issue not resolved pursuant to the terms of this Agreement
shall be submitted to mediation or binding arbitration, but shall be subject to judicial review. If
either party deem it necessary to institute legal action or proceeding to enforce any right or
obligation under this Agreement, each party in such action shall bear the cost of its own
attorney's fees and court costs. Any legal action shall be initiated in the Superior Court of the
State of Washington for Jefferson County. The parties agree that all questions shall be resolved
by application of Washington law and that the parties have the right of appeal from such
decisions of the Superior Court in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington. The
Contractor hereby consents to the personal jurisdiction of the Superior Court of the State of
Washington for Jefferson County.
Section 21: SECTION HEADINGS
The headings of the sections of this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and are not
intended to restrict, affect, or be of any weight in the interpretation or construction of the
provisions of the sections or this Agreement.
Section 22: LIMITS OF ANY WAIVER OF DEFAULT
No consent by either party to, or waiver of, a breach by either party, whether express or implied,
shall constitute a consent to, waiver of, or excuse of any other, different, or subsequent breach by
either party.
Section 23: NO ORAL WAIVER
No term or provision of this Agreement will be considered waived by either party, and no breach
excused by either party, unless such waiver or consent is in writing signed on behalf of the party
against whom the waiver is asserted. Failure of a party to declare any breach or default
immediately upon the occurrence thereof, or delay in taking any action in connection with, shall
not waive such breach or default.
Section 24: SEVERABILITY
Provided it does not result in a material change in the terms of this Agreement, if any provision
of this Agreement or the application of this Agreement to any person or circumstance shall be
invalid, illegal, or unenforceable to any extent, the remainder of this Agreement and the
application this Agreement shall not be affected and shall be enforceable to the fullest extent
permitted by law.
Section 25: BINDING ON SUCCESSORS, HEIRS AND ASSIGNS
This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties' successors in
interest, heirs, and assigns.
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Section 26: NO ASSIGNMENT
The Contractor shall not sell, assign, or transfer any of rights obtained by this Agreement without
the express written consent of the County.
Section 27: NO THIRD -PARTY BENEFICIARIES
The parties do not intend, and nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to mean, that any
provision in this Agreement is for the benefit of any person or entity who is not a party.
Section 28: SIGNATURE IN COUNTERPARTS
The parties agree that separate copies of this Agreement may be signed by each of the parties and
this Agreement shall have the same force and effect as if all the parties had signed the original.
Section 29: FACSIMILE AND ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES
The parties agree that facsimile and electronic signatures shall have the same force and effect as
original signatures.
Section 30: ARMS -LENGTH NEGOTIATIONS
The parties agree that this Agreement has been negotiated at arms -length, with the assistance and
advice of competent, independent legal counsel.
Section 31: PUBLIC RECORDS ACT
Notwithstanding the provisions of this Agreement to the contrary, to the extent any record,
including any electronic, audio, paper or other media, is required to be kept or indexed as a
public record in accordance with the Washington Public Records Act, Chapter 42.56 RCW, as
may hereafter be amended, the Contractor agrees to maintain all records constituting public
records and to produce or assist the County in producing such records, within the time frames
and parameters set forth in state law. The Contractor further agrees that upon receipt of any
written public record request, Contractor shall, within two business days, notify the County by
providing a copy of the request per the notice provisions of this Agreement.
Section 32: CONFIDENTIALITY
With respect to all information relating to County that is confidential and clearly so designated,
as required by HIPAA and other privacy laws, the Contractor agrees to keep such information
confidential. The Contractor shall not disclose, transfer, or sell any such information to any
party, except as provided by law or, in the case of personal information, with the prior written
consent of the person to whom the personal information pertains. The Contractor shall maintain
the confidentiality of all personal information and other information gained by reason of this
Agreement, and shall return or certify the destruction of such information if requested in writing
by Jefferson County. This Agreement, once executed, will be a "public record" subject to
production to a third party if same is requested pursuant to • the Washington Public Records Act,
Chapter 42.56 RCW, as may hereafter be amended.
Section 33: CRIMINAL HISTORY/BACKGROUND CHECK
Each of the Contractor's employees, the employees of any of the Contractor's approved
subcontractor, or volunteers used by the Contractor shall submit to a Washington State Patrol
fingerprint identity and criminal history check before they are authorized to perform services for
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the Project. The County agrees to bear all reasonable costs incurred in the performance of this
fingerprint identity and criminal history check. Contractors who may or will have regular access
or limited access to any juveniles shall also:
a. Require that each of the Contractor's employees, the employees of any of the
Contractor's approved subcontractor, or volunteers used by the Contractor undergo
not less often than once every three (3) years another Jefferson County approved
criminal history and background check;
b. Ensure all employees, subcontractors, or volunteers are knowledgeable about the
requirements of RCW 13.40.570 and of the new crimes included in RCW 9A.44,
Sexual Offense;
C. Sign the Contractor Requirements for Responding to Situation of Sexual
Misconduct Form, and shall submit to Jefferson County with signed Agreement.
(SIGNATURES FOLLOW ON THE NEXT PAGE)
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Dated this day of „ w, 2019.
Name of Contractor
Contractor Representative (Please Print)
Signature
Title
Date
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Kate Dean, Chair
David Sullivan, Member
Greg Brotherton, Member
Approved as to form only:
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Philip C. Hunsucker Date
Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
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Exhibit A
Statement of Work for Rural Health Network Development Planning Grant
Jefferson Healthcare agrees to provide professional services at a rate of $45.48/hour for the
following services:
A. Jefferson Health care will provide qualified staff, approved by HRSA to share the
responsibilities of completing the HRSA award PlORH31839 deliverables and reporting
requirements.
B. Jefferson Healthcare will assist with development of Jefferson County Rural Health
Network.
C. Jefferson Healthcare will attend and contribute to the RHNDPP by regularly attending and
assist with facilitation and logistics for those meetings.
D. Jefferson Healthcare will work with all regional partners to understand how to improve
mental health in our community. They will help develop and strengthen those
relationships.
E. Jefferson Healthcare will work with other partners to develop a plan to get and understand
the data for better expansion of the RHNDPP.
F. Jefferson Healthcare will engage in active planning and development of sustainability and
data -driven decision making to develop and strengthen connections to collaborating
agencies both at the County and Regional level.
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