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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto, by their duly authorized representatives, have affixed their hands.
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COUNTY OF SAN MATEO
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By:
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President, Board of Supervisors, San Mateo County
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Date:
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ATTEST:
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By:
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Clerk of Said Board
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Marian Repp.
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Contractor’s Signature
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Date:
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Exhibit “A”
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In consideration of the payments set forth in Exhibit “B”, Contractor will be responsible for programming support of the mainframe migration project, which includes planning, organizing, and all related programming support for the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS). Under the general direction of the Information Services Department’s designated project manager and designated deputy director, Contractor shall carry out the following duties:
1. Provide input in the design of the mainframe elimination project.
2. Create, and present design alternatives to various committees, groups, and teams.
3. Participate as a member of committee(s), as required, in representing the needs and requirements of the CJIS application programmers and users.
4. Program and develop solutions for CJIS migration alternatives.
5. Program, analyze, and support the current CJIS environment.
6. Support CJIS during the final conversion.
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Exhibit “B”
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In consideration of the services provided by Contractor in Exhibit “A”, County will pay Contractor an hourly rate of $76.00. Travel and related expenses will be invoiced separately for reimbursement. All invoices will be paid within thirty days from the date of receipt of invoice. In no event shall the County’s total fiscal obligation under this Agreement exceed Two Hundred Ninety Three Thousand Five Hundred Forty Dollars ($293,540).
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AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF SAN MATEO AND
BCE SOFTWARE INC.
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THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this 26th day of July 2005 by and between the COUNTY OF SAN MATEO, hereinafter called "County," and BCE Software Inc., hereinafter called "Contractor";
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W I T N E S S E T H:
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WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Section 31000, County may contract with independent contractors for the furnishing of such services to or for County or any Department thereof;
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WHEREAS, it is necessary and desirable that Contractor be retained for the purpose of consulting services related to the mainframe migration.
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NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY AGREED BY THE PARTIES HERETO AS FOLLOWS:
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Exhibits and Attachments
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The following exhibits and attachments are included hereto and incorporated by reference herein:
Exhibit A—Services
Exhibit B—Payments and rates
Attachment H—HIPAA Business Associate requirements
Attachment I—§ 504 Compliance
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Services to be performed by Contractor
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In consideration of the payments set forth herein and in Exhibit “B,” Contractor shall perform services for County in accordance with the terms, conditions, and specifications set forth herein and in Exhibit “A.”
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Payments
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In consideration of the services provided by Contractor in accordance with all terms, conditions, and specifications set forth herein and in Exhibit "A," County shall make payment to Contractor based on the rates and in the manner specified in Exhibit "B." The County reserves the right to withhold payment if the County determines that the quantity or quality of the work performed is unacceptable. In no event shall the County’s total fiscal obligation under this Agreement exceed Three Hundred Twenty One Thousand Six Hundred Twenty Dollars ($321,620).
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Term and Termination
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Subject to compliance with all terms and conditions, the term of this Agreement shall be from July 26, 2005 through August 31, 2007.
This Agreement may be terminated by either the Contractor or by the County Chief Information Officer or his/her designee at any time without a requirement of good cause upon thirty (30) days’ written notice to the other party.
In the event of termination, all finished or unfinished documents, data, studies, maps, photographs, reports, and materials (hereafter referred to as materials) prepared by Contractor under this Agreement shall become the property of the County and shall be promptly delivered to the County. Upon termination, the Contractor may make and retain a copy of such materials. Subject to availability of funding, Contractor shall be entitled to receive payment for work/services provided prior to termination of the Agreement. Such payment shall be that portion of the full payment which is determined by comparing the work/services completed to the work/services required by the Agreement.
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Availability of Funds
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The County may terminate this Agreement or a portion of the services referenced in the Attachments and Exhibits based upon unavailability of Federal, State, or County funds, by providing written notice to Contractor as soon as is reasonably possible after the County learns of said unavailability of outside funding.
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Relationship of Parties
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Contractor agrees and understands that the work/services performed under this Agreement are performed as an independent Contractor and not as an employee of the County and that Contractor acquires none of the rights, privileges, powers, or advantages of County employees.
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Hold Harmless
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Contractor shall indemnify and save harmless County, its officers, agents, employees, and servants from all claims, suits, or actions of every name, kind, and description, brought for, or on account of: (A) injuries to or death of any person, including Contractor, or (B) damage to any property of any kind whatsoever and to whomsoever belonging, (C) any sanctions, penalties, or claims of damages resulting from Contractor’s failure to comply with the requirements set forth in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and all Federal regulations promulgated thereunder, as amended, or (D) any other loss or cost, including but not limited to that caused by the concurrent active or passive negligence of County, its officers, agents, employees, or servants, resulting from the performance of any work required of Contractor or payments made pursuant to this Agreement, provided that this shall not apply to injuries or damage for which County has been found in a court of competent jurisdiction to be solely liable by reason of its own negligence or willful misconduct.
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The duty of Contractor to indemnify and save harmless as set forth herein, shall include the duty to defend as set forth in Section 2778 of the California Civil Code.
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Assignability and Subcontracting
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Contractor shall not assign this Agreement or any portion thereof to a third party or subcontract with a third party to provide services required by Contractor under this Agreement without the prior written consent of County. Any such assignment or subcontract without the County’s prior written consent shall give County the right to automatically and immediately terminate this Agreement.
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Insurance
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The Contractor shall not commence work or be required to commence work under this Agreement unless and until all insurance required under this paragraph has been obtained and such insurance has been approved by Risk Management, and Contractor shall use diligence to obtain such issuance and to obtain such approval. The Contractor shall furnish the Department/Division with certificates of insurance evidencing the required coverage, and there shall be a specific contractual liability endorsement extending the Contractor's coverage to include the contractual liability assumed by the Contractor pursuant to this Agreement. These certificates shall specify or be endorsed to provide that thirty (30) days' notice must be given, in writing, to the Department/Division of any pending change in the limits of liability or of any cancellation or modification of the policy.
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Worker's Compensation and Employer's Liability Insurance The Contractor shall have in effect during the entire life of this Agreement Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability Insurance providing full statutory coverage. In signing this Agreement, the Contractor certifies, as required by Section 1861 of the California Labor Code, that it is aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code which requires every employer to be insured against liability for Worker's Compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of the Code, and will comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of this Agreement.
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Liability Insurance The Contractor shall take out and maintain during the life of this Agreement such Bodily Injury Liability and Property Damage Liability Insurance as shall protect him/her while performing work covered by this Agreement from any and all claims for damages for bodily injury, including accidental death, as well as any and all claims for property damage which may arise from Contractor’s operations under this Agreement, whether such operations be by himself/herself or by any sub-contractor or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by either of them. Such insurance shall be combined single limit bodily injury and property damage for each occurrence and shall be not less than the amount specified below.
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Such insurance shall include:
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Comprehensive General Liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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$1,000,000
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Professional Liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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$1,000,000
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County and its officers, agents, employees and servants shall be named as additional insured on any such policies of insurance, which shall also contain a provision that the insurance afforded thereby to the County, its officers, agents, employees and servants shall be primary insurance to the full limits of liability of the policy, and that if the County or its officers and employees have other insurance against the loss covered by such a policy, such other insurance shall be excess insurance only.
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In the event of the breach of any provision of this section, or in the event any notice is received which indicates any required insurance coverage will be diminished or canceled, the County of San Mateo at its option, may, notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, immediately declare a material breach of this Agreement and suspend all further work pursuant to this Agreement.
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Compliance with laws; Payment of Permits/Licenses
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All services to be performed by Contractor pursuant to this Agreement shall be performed in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, County, and municipal laws, ordinances and regulations, including, but not limited to, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), and the Federal Regulations promulgated thereunder, as amended, and will comply with the Business Associate requirements set forth in Attachment “H,” and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended and attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein as Attachment “I,” which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicap in programs and activities receiving any Federal or County financial assistance. Such services shall also be performed in accordance with all applicable ordinances and regulations, including, but not limited to, appropriate licensure, certification regulations, provisions pertaining to confidentiality of records, and applicable quality assurance regulations. In the event of a conflict between the terms of this Agreement and State, Federal, County, or municipal law or regulations, the requirements of the applicable law will take precedence over the requirements set forth in this Agreement.
Contractor will timely and accurately complete, sign, and submit all necessary documentation of compliance.
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Non-Discrimination
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Section 504 applies only to Contractors who are providing services to members of the public. Contractor shall comply with § 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which provides that no otherwise qualified handicapped individual shall, solely by reason of a disability, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in the performance of this Agreement.
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General non-discrimination. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, ancestry, gender, age (over 40), national origin, medical condition (cancer), physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, marital status, or political affiliation, be denied any benefits or subject to discrimination under this Agreement.
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Equal employment opportunity. Contractor shall ensure equal employment opportunity based on objective standards of recruitment, classification, selection, promotion, compensation, performance evaluation, and management relations for all employees under this Agreement. Contractor’s equal employment policies shall be made available to County of San Mateo upon request.
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Violation of Non-discrimination provisions. Violation of the non-discrimination provisions of this Agreement shall be considered a breach of this Agreement and subject the Contractor to penalties, to be determined by the County Manager, including but not limited to
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termination of this Agreement;
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disqualification of the Contractor from bidding on or being awarded a County contract for a period of up to 3 years;
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liquidated damages of $2,500 per violation;
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imposition of other appropriate contractual and civil remedies and sanctions, as determined by the County Manager.
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To effectuate the provisions of this section, the County Manager shall have the authority to examine Contractor’s employment records with respect to compliance with this paragraph and/or to set off all or any portion of the amount described in this paragraph against amounts due to Contractor under the Contract or any other Contract between Contractor and County.
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Contractor shall report to the County Manager the filing by any person in any court of any complaint of discrimination or the filing by any person of any and all charges with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Fair Employment and Housing Commission or any other entity charged with the investigation of allegations within 30 days of such filing, provided that within such 30 days such entity has not notified Contractor that such charges are dismissed or otherwise unfounded. Such notification shall include the name of the complainant, a copy of such complaint, and a description of the circumstance. Contractor shall provide County with a copy of their response to the Complaint when filed.
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Compliance with Equal Benefits Ordinance. With respect to the provision of employee benefits, Contractor shall comply with the County Ordinance which prohibits contractors from discriminating in the provision of employee benefits between an employee with a domestic partner and an employee with a spouse.
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Where applicable, the Contractor shall comply fully with the non-discrimination requirements required by 41 CFR 60-741.5(a), which is incorporated herein as if fully set forth.
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Retention of Records, Right to Monitor and Audit
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(a) Contractor shall maintain all required records for three (3) years after the County makes final payment and all other pending matters are closed, and shall be subject to the examination and/or audit of the County, a Federal grantor agency, and the State of California.
(b) Reporting and Record Keeping: Contractor shall comply with all program and fiscal reporting requirements set forth by appropriate Federal, State and local agencies, and as required by the County.
(c) Contractor agrees to provide to County, to any Federal, or State department having monitoring or review authority, to County's authorized representatives, and/or their appropriate audit agencies upon reasonable notice, access to and the right to examine all records and documents necessary to determine compliance with relevant Federal, State, and local statutes, rules and regulations, and this Agreement, and to evaluate the quality, appropriateness, and timeliness of services performed.
14. Security Clearance
Contractors are required to successfully pass the security background check required statewide per the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) policy as administered by the County’s Sheriffs Office. Failure to do so will be grounds for an immediate termination for good cause
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Merger Clause
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This Agreement, including the Exhibits attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, constitutes the sole Agreement of the parties hereto and correctly states the rights, duties, and obligations of each party as of this document's date. Any prior agreements, promises, negotiations, or representations between the parties not expressly stated in this document are not binding. All subsequent modifications shall be in writing and signed by the parties.
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Controlling Law
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The validity of this Agreement and of its terms or provisions, as well as the rights and duties of the parties hereunder, the interpretation, and performance of this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California.
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Notices
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Any notice, request, demand, or other communication required or permitted hereunder shall be deemed to be properly given when deposited in the United State mail, postage prepaid, or when deposited with a public telegraph company for transmittal, charges prepaid, addressed to:
In the case of County, to:
County of San Mateo, ISD
455 County Center, Third Floor
Redwood City, CA 94063
Attn: Chris Flatmoe, CIO/Director
In the case of Contractor, to:
BCE Software Inc
17340 Via Frances
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
Attn: Lawrence Fradin
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto, by their duly authorized representatives, have affixed their hands.
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COUNTY OF SAN MATEO
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By:
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President, Board of Supervisors, San Mateo County
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Date:
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ATTEST:
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By:
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Clerk of Said Board
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BCE Software Inc.
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President, Contractor’s Signature
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Date:
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Exhibit “A”
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In consideration of the payments set forth in Exhibit “B”, Contractor will be responsible for programming support of the mainframe migration project, which includes planning, organizing, and all related programming support for the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS). Under the general direction of the Information Services Department’s designated project manager and designated deputy director, Contractor shall carry out the following duties:
7. Provide input in the design of the mainframe elimination project.
8. Create and present design alternatives to various committees, groups, and teams.
9. Participate as a member of committee(s), as required, in representing the needs and requirements of the CJIS application programmers and users.
10. Program and develop solutions for CJIS migration alternatives.
11. Program, analyze, and support the current CJIS environment.
12. Support CJIS during the final conversion.
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Exhibit “B”
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In consideration of the services provided by Contractor in Exhibit “A”, County will pay Contractor an hourly rate of $72.00. Air travel and related expenses will be invoiced separately for reimbursement. All invoices will be paid within thirty days from the date of receipt of invoice. In no event shall the County’s total fiscal obligation under this Agreement exceed Three Hundred Twenty One Thousand Six Hundred Twenty Dollars ($321,620).
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AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF SAN MATEO AND
TTY SYSTEMS INC.
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THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this 26th day of July 2005 by and between the COUNTY OF SAN MATEO, hereinafter called "County," and TTY Systems Inc., hereinafter called "Contractor";
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W I T N E S S E T H:
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WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Section 31000, County may contract with independent contractors for the furnishing of such services to or for County or any Department thereof;
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WHEREAS, it is necessary and desirable that Contractor be retained for the purpose of consulting services related to the mainframe migration.
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NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY AGREED BY THE PARTIES HERETO AS FOLLOWS:
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Exhibits and Attachments
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The following exhibits and attachments are included hereto and incorporated by reference herein:
Exhibit A—Services
Exhibit B—Payments and rates
Attachment H—HIPAA Business Associate requirements
Attachment I—§ 504 Compliance
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Services to be performed by Contractor
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In consideration of the payments set forth herein and in Exhibit “B,” Contractor shall perform services for County in accordance with the terms, conditions, and specifications set forth herein and in Exhibit “A.”
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Payments
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In consideration of the services provided by Contractor in accordance with all terms, conditions, and specifications set forth herein and in Exhibit "A," County shall make payment to Contractor based on the rates and in the manner specified in Exhibit "B." The County reserves the right to withhold payment if the County determines that the quantity or quality of the work performed is unacceptable. In no event shall the County’s total fiscal obligation under this Agreement exceed Three Hundred Twenty One Thousand Six Hundred Twenty Dollars ($321,620).
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Term and Termination
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Subject to compliance with all terms and conditions, the term of this Agreement shall be from July 26, 2005 through August 31, 2007.
This Agreement may be terminated by either the Contractor or by the County Chief Information Officer or his/her designee at any time without a requirement of good cause upon thirty (30) days’ written notice to the other party.
In the event of termination, all finished or unfinished documents, data, studies, maps, photographs, reports, and materials (hereafter referred to as materials) prepared by Contractor under this Agreement shall become the property of the County and shall be promptly delivered to the County. Upon termination, the Contractor may make and retain a copy of such materials. Subject to availability of funding, Contractor shall be entitled to receive payment for work/services provided prior to termination of the Agreement. Such payment shall be that portion of the full payment which is determined by comparing the work/services completed to the work/services required by the Agreement.
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Availability of Funds
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The County may terminate this Agreement or a portion of the services referenced in the Attachments and Exhibits based upon unavailability of Federal, State, or County funds, by providing written notice to Contractor as soon as is reasonably possible after the County learns of said unavailability of outside funding.
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6.
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Relationship of Parties
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Contractor agrees and understands that the work/services performed under this Agreement are performed as an independent Contractor and not as an employee of the County and that Contractor acquires none of the rights, privileges, powers, or advantages of County employees.
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Hold Harmless
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Contractor shall indemnify and save harmless County, its officers, agents, employees, and servants from all claims, suits, or actions of every name, kind, and description, brought for, or on account of: (A) injuries to or death of any person, including Contractor, or (B) damage to any property of any kind whatsoever and to whomsoever belonging, (C) any sanctions, penalties, or claims of damages resulting from Contractor’s failure to comply with the requirements set forth in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and all Federal regulations promulgated thereunder, as amended, or (D) any other loss or cost, including but not limited to that caused by the concurrent active or passive negligence of County, its officers, agents, employees, or servants, resulting from the performance of any work required of Contractor or payments made pursuant to this Agreement, provided that this shall not apply to injuries or damage for which County has been found in a court of competent jurisdiction to be solely liable by reason of its own negligence or willful misconduct.
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The duty of Contractor to indemnify and save harmless as set forth herein, shall include the duty to defend as set forth in Section 2778 of the California Civil Code.
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Assignability and Subcontracting
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Contractor shall not assign this Agreement or any portion thereof to a third party or subcontract with a third party to provide services required by Contractor under this Agreement without the prior written consent of County. Any such assignment or subcontract without the County’s prior written consent shall give County the right to automatically and immediately terminate this Agreement.
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Insurance
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The Contractor shall not commence work or be required to commence work under this Agreement unless and until all insurance required under this paragraph has been obtained and such insurance has been approved by Risk Management, and Contractor shall use diligence to obtain such issuance and to obtain such approval. The Contractor shall furnish the Department/Division with certificates of insurance evidencing the required coverage, and there shall be a specific contractual liability endorsement extending the Contractor's coverage to include the contractual liability assumed by the Contractor pursuant to this Agreement. These certificates shall specify or be endorsed to provide that thirty (30) days' notice must be given, in writing, to the Department/Division of any pending change in the limits of liability or of any cancellation or modification of the policy.
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Worker's Compensation and Employer's Liability Insurance The Contractor shall have in effect during the entire life of this Agreement Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability Insurance providing full statutory coverage. In signing this Agreement, the Contractor certifies, as required by Section 1861 of the California Labor Code, that it is aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code which requires every employer to be insured against liability for Worker's Compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of the Code, and will comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of this Agreement.
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Liability Insurance The Contractor shall take out and maintain during the life of this Agreement such Bodily Injury Liability and Property Damage Liability Insurance as shall protect him/her while performing work covered by this Agreement from any and all claims for damages for bodily injury, including accidental death, as well as any and all claims for property damage which may arise from Contractor’s operations under this Agreement, whether such operations be by himself/herself or by any sub-contractor or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by either of them. Such insurance shall be combined single limit bodily injury and property damage for each occurrence and shall be not less than the amount specified below.
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Such insurance shall include:
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Comprehensive General Liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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$1,000,000
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Professional Liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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$1,000,000
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County and its officers, agents, employees and servants shall be named as additional insured on any such policies of insurance, which shall also contain a provision that the insurance afforded thereby to the County, its officers, agents, employees and servants shall be primary insurance to the full limits of liability of the policy, and that if the County or its officers and employees have other insurance against the loss covered by such a policy, such other insurance shall be excess insurance only.
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In the event of the breach of any provision of this section, or in the event any notice is received which indicates any required insurance coverage will be diminished or canceled, the County of San Mateo at its option, may, notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, immediately declare a material breach of this Agreement and suspend all further work pursuant to this Agreement.
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Compliance with laws; Payment of Permits/Licenses
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All services to be performed by Contractor pursuant to this Agreement shall be performed in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, County, and municipal laws, ordinances and regulations, including, but not limited to, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), and the Federal Regulations promulgated thereunder, as amended, and will comply with the Business Associate requirements set forth in Attachment “H,” and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended and attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein as Attachment “I,” which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicap in programs and activities receiving any Federal or County financial assistance. Such services shall also be performed in accordance with all applicable ordinances and regulations, including, but not limited to, appropriate licensure, certification regulations, provisions pertaining to confidentiality of records, and applicable quality assurance regulations. In the event of a conflict between the terms of this Agreement and State, Federal, County, or municipal law or regulations, the requirements of the applicable law will take precedence over the requirements set forth in this Agreement.
Contractor will timely and accurately complete, sign, and submit all necessary documentation of compliance.
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11.
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Non-Discrimination
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Section 504 applies only to Contractors who are providing services to members of the public. Contractor shall comply with § 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which provides that no otherwise qualified handicapped individual shall, solely by reason of a disability, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in the performance of this Agreement.
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General non-discrimination. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, ancestry, gender, age (over 40), national origin, medical condition (cancer), physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, marital status, or political affiliation, be denied any benefits or subject to discrimination under this Agreement.
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Equal employment opportunity. Contractor shall ensure equal employment opportunity based on objective standards of recruitment, classification, selection, promotion, compensation, performance evaluation, and management relations for all employees under this Agreement. Contractor’s equal employment policies shall be made available to County of San Mateo upon request.
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Violation of Non-discrimination provisions. Violation of the non-discrimination provisions of this Agreement shall be considered a breach of this Agreement and subject the Contractor to penalties, to be determined by the County Manager, including but not limited to
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termination of this Agreement;
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disqualification of the Contractor from bidding on or being awarded a County contract for a period of up to 3 years;
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iii)
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liquidated damages of $2,500 per violation;
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imposition of other appropriate contractual and civil remedies and sanctions, as determined by the County Manager.
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To effectuate the provisions of this section, the County Manager shall have the authority to examine Contractor’s employment records with respect to compliance with this paragraph and/or to set off all or any portion of the amount described in this paragraph against amounts due to Contractor under the Contract or any other Contract between Contractor and County.
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Contractor shall report to the County Manager the filing by any person in any court of any complaint of discrimination or the filing by any person of any and all charges with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Fair Employment and Housing Commission or any other entity charged with the investigation of allegations within 30 days of such filing, provided that within such 30 days such entity has not notified Contractor that such charges are dismissed or otherwise unfounded. Such notification shall include the name of the complainant, a copy of such complaint, and a description of the circumstance. Contractor shall provide County with a copy of their response to the Complaint when filed.
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E.
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Compliance with Equal Benefits Ordinance. With respect to the provision of employee benefits, Contractor shall comply with the County Ordinance which prohibits contractors from discriminating in the provision of employee benefits between an employee with a domestic partner and an employee with a spouse.
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Where applicable, the Contractor shall comply fully with the non-discrimination requirements required by 41 CFR 60-741.5(a), which is incorporated herein as if fully set forth.
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Retention of Records, Right to Monitor and Audit
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(a) Contractor shall maintain all required records for three (3) years after the County makes final payment and all other pending matters are closed, and shall be subject to the examination and/or audit of the County, a Federal grantor agency, and the State of California.
(b) Reporting and Record Keeping: Contractor shall comply with all program and fiscal reporting requirements set forth by appropriate Federal, State and local agencies, and as required by the County.
(c) Contractor agrees to provide to County, to any Federal, or State department having monitoring or review authority, to County's authorized representatives, and/or their appropriate audit agencies upon reasonable notice, access to and the right to examine all records and documents necessary to determine compliance with relevant Federal, State, and local statutes, rules and regulations, and this Agreement, and to evaluate the quality, appropriateness, and timeliness of services performed.
15. Security Clearance
Contractors are required to successfully pass the security background check required statewide per the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) policy as administered by the County’s Sheriffs Office. Failure to do so will be grounds for an immediate termination for good cause
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Merger Clause
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This Agreement, including the Exhibits attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, constitutes the sole Agreement of the parties hereto and correctly states the rights, duties, and obligations of each party as of this document's date. Any prior agreements, promises, negotiations, or representations between the parties not expressly stated in this document are not binding. All subsequent modifications shall be in writing and signed by the parties.
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Controlling Law
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The validity of this Agreement and of its terms or provisions, as well as the rights and duties of the parties hereunder, the interpretation, and performance of this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California.
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Notices
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Any notice, request, demand, or other communication required or permitted hereunder shall be deemed to be properly given when deposited in the United State mail, postage prepaid, or when deposited with a public telegraph company for transmittal, charges prepaid, addressed to:
In the case of County, to:
County of San Mateo, ISD
455 County Center, Third Floor
Redwood City, CA 94063
Attn: Chris Flatmoe, CIO/Director
In the case of Contractor, to:
TTY Systems Inc.
1667 Parrott Drive
San Mateo, CA 94402
Attn: Yik-Ching Sun
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto, by their duly authorized representatives, have affixed their hands.
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COUNTY OF SAN MATEO
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By:
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President, Board of Supervisors, San Mateo County
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Date:
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ATTEST:
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By:
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Clerk of Said Board
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TTT Systems Inc.
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President, Contractor’s Signature
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Date:
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Exhibit “A”
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In consideration of the payments set forth in Exhibit “B”, Contractor will be responsible for programming support of the mainframe migration project, which includes planning, organizing, and all related programming support for the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS). Under the general direction of the Information Services Department’s designated project manager and designated deputy director, Contractor shall carry out the following duties:
13. Provide input in the design of the mainframe elimination project.
14. Create and present design alternatives to various committees, groups, and teams.
15. Participate as a member of committee(s), as required, in representing the needs and requirements of the CJIS application programmers and users.
16. Program and develop solutions for CJIS migration alternatives.
17. Program, analyze, and support the current CJIS environment.
18. Support CJIS during the final conversion.
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Exhibit “B”
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In consideration of the services provided by Contractor in Exhibit “A”, County will pay Contractor an hourly rate of $72.00. Air travel and related expenses will be invoiced separately for reimbursement. All invoices will be paid within thirty days from the date of receipt of invoice. In no event shall the County’s total fiscal obligation under this Agreement exceed Three Hundred Twenty One Thousand Six Hundred Twenty Dollars ($321,620).
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