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Consent Agenda
August 25, 2020
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
Philip Morley, County Administrator
FROM: Pinky Mingo, Environmental Public Health Director
Tami Pokorny, Natural Resources Program Coordinator
DATE:
SUB]ECT: Agenda Item — Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with
Western Washington University; July 1, 2019 — May 31, 2021
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
Jefferson County Public Health requests approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement
with Western Washington University; July 1, 2019 — May 31, 2021.
ANALYSIS/STRATEGIC GOALS/PRO'S and CONS:
The purpose of this amendment is to allow budget revisions between categories to allow for higher than
anticipated shipping costs and other minor adjustments.
FISCAL IMPACT/COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
No change
RECOMMENDATION:
JCPH Management recommends BOCC signature of Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement
with Western Washington University; July 1, 2019 — May 31, 2021.
REVIE Y•
p orley, Coun Ad nistr for Date
Community Health Environmental Public Health
Developmental Disabilities 360-385-9444
360-385-9400 (f) 360-379-4487
360-385-9401 (f) Always working for a safer and healthier community
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT
Between
JEFFERSON COUNTY
and
WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
Prey Species of River Otters
The Professional Services Agreement between Jefferson County, hereinafter referred to as `the County'
and Western Washington University, hereinafter referred to as `Partner' for a study of the prey species of
river otters in the vicinity ofNeah Bay is amended effective July 1, 2019 through May 31, 2021.
AMENDMENT PURPOSE
The purpose of this amendment is to allow budget revisions between categories.
SECTIONS CHANGED
Page 14.) Title is changed to "Estimated Budget" and language is added "Budget revisions are allowed
between categories. All other changes require Jefferson County written approval."
All other terms and conditions of the original Agreement remain in full force and effect. All work performed
consistent with the Agreement prior to the execution of this Amendment No. I is hereby ratified.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF: the parties have signed this amendment.
JEFFERSON COUNTY
Greg Brotherton, Chair Date
Board of Jefferson County Commissioners
ATTEST:
Carolyn Gallaway Date
Deputy Clerk of the Board
APPROVED A TO FORM:
01.
Philip Hunsucker Date
Chief Civil Deputy Prosecutor
Western Washington University
Date
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
Between
Western Washington University
and
Jefferson County
THIS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT ("this Agreement") is entered into between
the County of Jefferson, a municipal corporation ("the County"), and the Western Washington
University, ("the Contractor"), in consideration of the mutual benefits, terms, and conditions
specified below.
1. Project Icinat<?It. The Contractor is retained by the County to study the prey species
of river otters utilizing estuarine and riverine habitats near Neah Bay in order to
determine if they preferentially consume invasive European green crab (C;arcinus maenas)
and, if so, whether consumption differs between areas of low and high green crab
abundance and across seasons. The personal services are funded by a grant from the
Washington State Department of Wildlife (DFW) #19-14171.
2. Scope of Services. Subcontractor agrees to perform the services, identified on Exhibit A,
attached hereto, including the provision of all labor, materials, equipment, and supplies,
consistent with the most recent MRC Policies and Procedures Manual, Exhibit B.
3. Time for Performance. This Agreement shall commence on July 1, 2019 and continues
through May 31, 2021 unless terminated as provided herein. Work performed prior to the
execution of this contract is hereby ratified. The agreement may not be extended beyond
May 31, 2021.
4. Payment. The Contractor shall be paid by the County for completed work and for
services rendered under this Agreement as follows:
a. The Contractor will be reimbursed for all work performed under the terms of this
contract. Project costs include salaries and benefits, curriculum materials, field
supplies and transportation. Payment for the work provided by the Contractor
shall not exceed $20,250 in the completion of this project without express written
amendment signed by both parties to this Agreement.
b. Funding for this contract will be provided by a DFW grant. If funding from DFW
is withdrawn, reduced, or limited in any way after the effective date of this
agreement, this contract may be renegotiated or terminated as provided herein.
c. 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
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to submit timely invoices and reports pursuant to Exhibit B of the Agreement may
result in a denial of reimbursement. Invoices not submitted within 60 days may
be denied.
d. Final payment of any balance due the Contractor of the total contract price earned
will be made promptly upon its ascertainment and verification by the County after
the completion of the work and submittal of reports under this Agreement and its
acceptance by the County.
e. Contractor shall provide invoices and necessary backup documentation for all
services including timesheets and statements (specifying the services provided).
Any indirect charges require the submittal of an indirect cost methodology and
rate using 2 C.F.R. Part 25.5 and 2 C.F.R. Part 230.
f. 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.
5. Publication:
a. The information provided to the Contractor by the County or developed under this
Agreement is the confidential information of the County ("Information") and shall
be protected to the extent permitted by law from disclosure by the Contractor and
shalt be used only for the purposes of the Research Activities. The Contractor's
obligations of confidentiality and restrictions on Information shall survive
termination of this Agreement.
b. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent possible without the disclosure of
trade secrets of the County, and subject to the prior written consent of the County,
which may not be unreasonably withheld, and shall be exercised in accord with
the provision of this paragraph, the Contractor may publish the results of the
Research Activities performed under this Agreement. The Contractor shall submit
to the County a copy of any manuscript or other materials regarding the Research
Activities or their results prior to submitting them for publication. Not Later than
thirty (30) days after the County's receipt of the manuscript or materials, County
shall provide to the Contractor any restrictions or prohibitions it has regarding the
proposed publication. The County may restrict or prohibit the publication of the
proposed publication in order to (a) ascertain whether the County's Confidential
Information would be disclosed by the publication; (b) protect the Technology
through the patent process; or (c) confirm that the privacy rights of individuals are
adequately protected. The Contractor will, under no circumstances, disclose trade
secrets or any other Confidential Information of the County. If the County fails to
provide any restrictions or prohibitions within the thirty (30) day period, then it
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shall be deemed that the County has given its unrestricted consent to the
publication of the manuscript or materials.
c. If desired by the County, the Contractor will acknowledge the County in resulting
publications for sponsoring the Research Program.
d. The Contractor shall not utilize the trademarks or trade names of the County
without the prior written consent of the County.
e. Nothing in this Section shall be construed as granting to the Contractor any
ownership rights or licenses to any materials, trade secrets, copyrights,
trademarks, trade names, or other intellectual property of the County.
6. Com liance 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.
7. Indemnification. Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless the County, its officers,
and employees, from and against all claims, losses or liability, or any portion thereof,
including reasonable attorney's fees and costs, arising from injury or death to persons,
including injuries, sickness, disease or death to Contractor's own employees, or damage
to property occasioned by a negligent act, omission or failure of the Contractor.
Contractor shall be liable only to the extent of Contractor's proportional negligence. The
Contractor specifically assumes potential liability for actions brought against the County
by Contractor's employees, including all other persons engaged in the performance of any
work or service required of the Contractor under this Agreement and, solely for the
purpose of this indemnification and defense, the Contractor specifically waives any
immunity under the state industrial insurance law, Title 51 R.C.W. The Contractor
recognizes that this waiver was specifically entered into pursuant to provisions of R.C.W.
4.24.115 and was subject of mutual negotiation.
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 with the County named as an additional insured 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 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
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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:
i. Broad Form Property Damage, with no employee exclusion;
ii. Personal Injury Liability, including extended bodily injury;
iii. Broad Form Contractual/Commercial Liability — including coverage for
products and completed operations;
iv. Premises — Operations Liability (M&C);
v. Independent Contractors and subcontractors;
vi. Blanket Contractual Liability.
c. Professional Liability Insurance. The Contractor shall maintain professional
liability insurance against legal liability arising out of activity related to the
performance of this Agreement, on a form acceptable to Jefferson County Risk
Management in the amounts of not less than $1,000,000 Each Claim and
$2,000,000 Aggregate. The professional liability insurance policy should be on
an "occurrence" form. If the professional liability policy is "claims made," then
an extended reporting periods coverage (tail coverage) shall be purchased for
three (3) years after the end of this Agreement, at the Contractor's sole expense.
The Contractor agrees the Contractor's insurance obligation to provide
professional liability insurance shall survive the completion or termination of this
Agreement for a minimum period of three (3) years.
d. The County shall be named as an "additional named insured" under all insurance
policies required by this Agreement, except Professional Liability Insurance when
not allowed by the insurer.
e. Such insurance coverage shall be evidenced by one of the following methods: (a)
Certificate of Insurance; or, (b) Self-insurance through an irrevocable Letter of
Credit from a qualified financial institution.
f. The Contractor shall furnish the County with properly executed certificates of
insurance that, at a minimum, shall include: (a) The limits of coverage; (b) The
project name to which it applies; (c) The certificate holder as Jefferson County,
Washington and its elected officials, officers, and employees with the address of
Jefferson County Public Health 615 Sheridan Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368,
and, (d) A statement that the insurance policy shall not be canceled or allowed to
expire except on thirty (30) days prior written notice to the County. If the proof
of insurance or certificate indicating the County is an "additional insured" to a
policy obtained by the Contractor refers to an endorsement (by number or name)
but does not provide the full text of that endorsement, then it shall be the
obligation of the Contractor to obtain the full text of that endorsement and
forward that full text to the County. Certificates of coverage as required by this
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section shall be delivered to the County within fifteen (15) days of execution of
this Agreement.
g. Failure of the Contractor to take out or maintain any required insurance shall not
relieve the Contractor from any liability under the Agreement, nor shall the
insurance requirements be construed to conflict with or otherwise limit the
obligations concerning indemnification of the County.
h. The Contractor's insurers shall have no right of recovery or subrogation against
the County (including its employees and other agents and agencies), it being the
intention of the parties that the insurance policies, with the exception of
Professional Liability Insurance, so affected shall protect both parties and be
primary coverage for all losses covered by the above described insurance.
i. Insurance companies issuing the policy or policies shall have no recourse against
the County (including its employees and other agents and agencies) for payment
of any premiums or for assessments under any form of policy.
j. All deductibles in the above described insurance policies shall be assumed by and
be at the sole risk of the Contractor.
k. Any deductibles or self -insured retention shall be declared to and approved by the
County prior to the approval of this Agreement by the County. At the option of
the County, the insurer shall reduce or eliminate deductibles or self -insured
retention, or the Contractor shall procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses
and related investigations, claim administration and defense expenses.
1. Insurance companies issuing the Contractor's insurance policy or policies shall
have no recourse against the County (including its employees and other agents
and agencies) for payment of any premiums or for assessments under any form of
insurance policy.
in. Any judgments for which the County may be liable, in excess of insured amounts
required by this Agreement, or any portion thereof, may be withheld from
payment due, or to become due, to the Contractor until the Contractor shall
furnish additional security covering such judgment as may be determined by the
County.
n. Any coverage for third party liability claims provided to the County by a "Risk
Pool" created pursuant to Ch. 48.62 RCW shall be non-contributory with respect
to any policy of insurance the Contractor must provide in order to comply with
this Agreement.
o. The County may, upon the Contractor's failure to comply with all provisions of
this Agreement relating to insurance, withhold payment or compensation that
would otherwise be due to the Contractor.
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p. The Contractor's liability insurance provisions shall be primary and
noncontributory with respect to any insurance or self-insurance programs
covering the County, its elected and appointed officers, officials, employees, and
agents.
q. Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the insurance policies shall not
affect coverage provided to the County, its officers, officials, employees, or
agents.
r. The Contractor's insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom
claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer's
liability.
s. The Contractor shall include all subcontractors as insured under its insurance
policies or shall furnish separate certificates and endorsements for each
subcontractor. All insurance provisions for subcontractors shall be subject to all
the requirements stated herein.
t. The insurance limits mandated for any insurance coverage required by this
Agreement are not intended to be an indication of exposure nor are they
limitations on indemnification.
u. The Contractor shall maintain all required insurance policies in force from the
time services commence until services are completed. Certificates, insurance
policies, and endorsements expiring before completion of services shall be
promptly replaced. All the insurance policies required by this Agreement shall
provide that thirty (30) days prior to cancellation, suspension, reduction or
material change in the policy, notice of same shall be given to the Jefferson
County Public Health Contracts Manager by registered mail, return receipt
requested.
v. The Contractor shall place insurance with insurers licensed to do business in the
State of Washington and having A.M. Best Company ratings of no less than A-,
with the exception that excess and umbrella coverage used to meet the
requirements for limits of liability or gaps in coverage need not be placed with
insurers or re -insurers licensed in the State of Washington.
w. The County reserves the right to request additional insurance on an individual
basis for extra hazardous contracts and specific service agreements.
9. Workers Compensation (industrial Insurance),
a. 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.
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b. Workers 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.
c. This coverage shall extend to any subcontractor that does not have their own
worker's compensation and employer's liability insurance.
d. 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 that
would otherwise be applicable in the case of such claim.
e. If the County incurs any costs to enforce the provisions of this subsection, all cost
and fees shall be recoverable from the Contractor.
10. Independent Contractor. 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.
11. Subcontracting Requirements.
a. 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 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.
b. 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.
c. Any dispute arising between the Contractor and any subcontractors or between
subcontractors must be resolved without involvement of any kind on the part of
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the County and without detrimental impact on the Contractor's performance
required by this Agreement.
12. Covenant Against Contingent Pees. 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.
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.
14. No Asssienment. 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.
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.
16. Termination.
a. The County reserves the right to tenninate this Agreement at any time by giving
ten (10) 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 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, with
10 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.
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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:
Tami Pokorny, Natural Resources Program Coordinator
Jefferson County Public Health Department
615 Sheridan Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Ph: 360/379-4498
Email: tpokomy@co.jefferson.wa.us
Notices to Contractor shall be sent to the following address:
Tracy Finch
Department of Biology
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA 98225-9160
Ph: (360) 650-6578
Email: fincht@wwu.edu
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 the supporting
material submitted by the Contractor, accepts this Agreement and agrees to all of the
terms and conditions of this Agreement.
19. Modification of this Agreement. This Agreement may be amended only by written
instrument signed by both County and Contractor.
20. DiSputCs. 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 in writing within 10 days to
the County Risk Manager, whose decision in the matter shall be final, 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
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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.
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.
22. Limits of Any Waiver of Delauh. 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.
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..
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.
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.
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.
27. No Third--12arty 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.
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.
29. Facsimile and Electronic :signatures. The parties agree that facsimile and electronic
signatures shall have the same force and effect as original signatures.
30. Arms-Lenjth Negotiations. The parties agree that this Agreement has been negotiated at
arms -length, with the assistance and advice of competent, independent legal counsel.
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
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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.
32. Confidentiality. With respect to all information relating to County that is confidential
and clearly so designated, as required by the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPAA) and any other applicable 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 R.CW, as may hereafter be amended.
33. Criminal l listory/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 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 RC W 13.40.570 and of the new crimes included in RC W 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.
DATED this /11 day of 20
(SIGNATURES FOLLOW ON THE NEXT PAGE)
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SIGNATURE PAGE
Western Washington University
Contractor Representative (Please print)
(Signature)
Title
V I -> m Atit
Date
JEFFERSON COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
Greg Brotherton, Chair
David Sullivan, Member
Kate Dean, Member
APPROVED AS TO FORM ONLY:
2-- C, LI(I'l- A--4
Philip C. I-Kinsucker
Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
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Exhibit A: Scope of Work
In 2018 the Makah Tribe began intensive trapping efforts to mitigate the expansion of the invasive
European green crab, Carcinus maenas, on the lower Wa'atch and Tsoo-Yess rivers, catching over 2400
green crab in the past two years. During the 2018 trapping season, river otter (Lontra canadensis) latrines
were observed along the Wa'atch River, raising the question of whether river otters are predating on
green crabs, and thus potentially mitigating the population. To begin answering this question, I am
conducting a comprehensive diet study using scat analysis of hard prey remains (e.g. bones, shells) to
document the proportion of green crab consumed by river otters and their importance in relation to other
prey items. Funds from the NPC MRC will be used to contract a food habits specialist, Mr. William
Walker, in identification of fish remains. Funds will also provide a salary for myself while I identify
invert prey remains during the summer of 2020. This study will be an initial step to documenting river
otter diet in Makah Bay, Washington, and will be used by resource managers to design an ecosystem -
based management approach for green crab control and mitigation. This study will be used by resource
managers to design an ecosystem -based management approach for green crab control and mitigation. This
project addresses the Coastal MRC Program "Marine Life" and "Sound Science" benchmarks.
Task 1:
Organize, publicize, and conduct the Washington Coast Cleanup (WCC) on April 18, 2020.
Deliverables:
I a) Final project report — May 30, 2021
lb) Five photographs and copies of signed photo releases for use in MRC and WDFW
materials — Due May 30, 2021
1 c) Invoice and backup materials — Monthly through May 30, 2021
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BUDGET
MRC Cost
Category
Detail
estimates
Salaries/Bon.
MS graduate student Bobbie Buzzeli: 400 hours @ approx. 20/hr Incl. benefits
$8,370
Equipment
and Supplies
Shipping
$80
Travel
$0
Services
Scat analysis: 472 samples @ $25/sample
$11,800
Overhead
MUST BE
ITEMIZED
$0
Total In -Kind
$0
Total NPC
MRC Cast
$20,250
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Exhibit B: WDFW MRC Policies and Procedures Manual 2017-19
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