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Agenda 01/12/2010 Item #16D 4 Agenda Item No. 16D4 January 12, 2010 Page 1 of 33 - EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Recommendation to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign an agreement between the Collier County Board of County Commissioners and the Area Agency on Aging of Southwest Florida and approve a budget amendment to recognize the grant revenue in the amount of $43,504.00 for the Nutrition Services Incentive Program (NSIP). OBJECTIVE: The approval and execution of this contract and budget amendment is necessary to recognize grant funding in the Services for Seniors program. CONSIDERATIONS: Collier County Services for Seniors began administering the Senior Nutrition program in January 2008. The program consists of three congregate meals sites, located in the East Naples Community Center, the Golden Gate Community Center and the Roberts Center in Immokalee. Home delivered meals are also provided to the frail elderly through this grant program. The contract period for this grant is October I, 2009 through September 30,2010. This grant program will reimburse the County $0.60 for each meal served in the nutrition program. Funds earned from this program can be utilized as matching funds for the Nutrition Program. The anticipated revenue from this program is $43,504. ,- GROWfH MANAGEMENT: recommendation. There is no growth management impact from this FISCAL IMPACT: FY 10 budget in the Human Services Grants cost center (155970) will increase by $43,504. No additional matching funds are required. LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed by the County Attorney's Office and is legally sufficient for Board Action - CMG. RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve and accept the grant award, authorize the Chairman to sign the agreement and approve the necessary budget amendment. Prepared by: Terri Daniels, Accounting Supervisor, Housing and Human Services Department - "'~-'-"-"~--_.'...,".- - - .... .~".- -"",,,,.,,-,...--,,,, ". . Agenda Item No. 1604 January 12. 2010 Page 2 of 33 - ( COLLIER COUNTY BOARO OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Item Number: Item Summary: 1604 Meeting Date: Recommendation to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign an agreement between the Collier County Board of County Commissioners and the Area Agency on A9in9 of Southwest Florida and approve a budget amendment to recognize the 9rant revenue in the amount of $43,504.00 for the Nutrition Services Incentive Program (NSIP). 1/12/20109:00:00 AM Prepared By Terri A. Daniels Supervisor - Accounting Date Public Services Division Human Services 12/23120092:10:10 PM Approved By Marcy Krumbine Director - Housing & Human Services Date Public Services Division Human Services 12/23/20092:41 PM Approved By Kathy Carpenter Executive Secretary Date Public Services Public Services Admin. 12/23/20092:54 PM Approved By - Colleen Greene Assistant County Attorney Date County Attorney County Attorney 12/23120094:14 PM Approved By Jeff Klatzkow County Attorney Date 12/28/20098:50 AM Approved By Marla Ramsey Administrator - Public Services Date Public Services Division Public Services Division 12/2912009 8:49 AM Approved By Sherry Pryor Management! Budget Analyst, Senior Date Office of Management & Office of Management & Budget Budget 12/291200910:47 AM Approved By John A. Y onkosky Director - Management and Budget Date Office of Management & Budget Office of Management & Budget 12/2912009 11 :36 AM - m_ __._,___.__.___ ,~--"~ ,-,,-- -,--.-..-..... .. I\gpndaJ1em January 12. 2010 Page 3 of 33 NSIP 203.10 October 2009 AREA AGENCY ON AGING FOR SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, INC. STANDARD CONTRACT NUTRITION SERVICES INCENTIVE PROGRAM Tms CONTRACT is entered into between the Area Agency on Aging for SW FL., Inc., hereinafter referred to as the "Agency," and Collier County Housing and Human Services, hereinafter referred to as the "Contractor", and collectively referred to as the "Parties." The term contractor for this purpose may designate a vendor, subgrantee or subrecipient, the status to be further identified in ATTACHMENT III, Exhibit-2 as necessary. WITNESSETH THAT: WHEREAS, the Agency has determined that it is in need of certain services as described herein; and WHEREAS, the Contractor has demonstrated that it has the requisite expertise and ability to faithfully perform such services as an independent contractor of the Agency. NOW TIlEREFORE, in consideration of the services to be performed and payments to be made, together with the mutual covenants and conditions hereinafter set forth, the Parties agree as follows: 1. Purpose of Contract The purpose of this contract is to provide services in accordance with the terms and conditions specified in this contract including all attachments and exhibits, which constitute the contract document. 2. lucorporation or Documents within the Contract The contract will incorporate attachments, proposal(s), state plan(s), grant agreements, relevant Agency handbooks, manuals or desk books, as an integral part of the contract, except to the extent that the contract explicitly provides to the contrary. in the event of conflict in language among any of the documents referenced above, the specific provisions and requirements of the contract document{s} shall prevail over inconsistent provisions in the Proposal(s), or other general materials not specific to this contract document and identified attachments. 3. Term or Contract . TIris contract shall begin on October I , 2009 or on the date on which the contract has been signed by the last party required to sign it, whichever is later. It shall end at midnight, local time in Tallahassee, Florida, on ~tember 30, 20 I O. 4. Contract Amount The Agency agrees to pay for contracted services according to the terms and conditions of this contract in an amount not to exceed $43,504.00, or the rate schedule, subject to the availability of funds. Any costs or services paid for under any other contract or from any other source are not eligible for payment under this contract. , . , i I , I I I 5, Renewals By mutual agreement of the parties, in accordance with s. 287.058(l)(f), F.S., the Agency may renew the contract for a period not to exceed three years, or the term of the original contract, whichever is longer. The renewal price, or method for determining a renewal price, is set forth in the bid, proposal, or reply. No other costs for the renewal may be charged, No renewal is subject to the same terms and conditions as the ori ginal contract and contingent upon satisfactory performance evaluations by the Agency and the availability of funds. I I I . j . January 12, 2010 Page 4 of 33 NSIP 203.10 October 2009 6. Compliance wit,l1 Federal Law 6.1. If this contract contains federal funds the following shall apply: 6.1.1 The provider shall comply with the provisions of 45 CFR 74 and/or 45 CFR 92, and other applicable regulations. 6.1.2 [fthis contract contains federal funds and is over $100,000.00, the contractor shall comply with all applicable standards, orders, or regulations issued under s. 306 of the Clean Air Act as amended (42 V.S.C. 7401, et seq.), s. 508 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act as amended (33 V.S.C. 1251, et seq.), Executive Order 11738, as amended, and where applicable Enviromnental Protection Agency regulations 40 CFR 30. The contractor shall report any violations of the above to the Agency. 6.1.3 The contractor, or agent acting for the contractor, may not use any federal funds received in connection with this contract to influence legislation or appropriations pending before he Congress or any State legislature. If this contract contains federal funding in excess of $100,000.00, the contractor must, prior to contract execution, complete the Certification Regarding Lobbying form, AlTACHMENT II. All disclosure forms as required by the Certification Regarding Lobbying form must be completed and returned to the Contract Manager, prior to payment under this contract. 6.1.4 lbat if this contract contains $10,000.00 or more of federal funds, the contractor shall comply with Executive Order 11246, Equal Employment Opportunity, as amended by Executive Order 11375 and others, and as supplemented in Department of Labor regulation 41 CFR 60 and 45 CFR 92, if applicable. 6.1.5 lbat if this contract contain~ federal funds and provides services to children up to age 18, the contractor shall comply with the Pro-Children Act of 1994 (20 V.S.C. 608 I). 6.1.6 lbat a contract award with an amount expected to equal or exceed $25,000.00 and certain other contract awards shall not be made to parties listed on the government-wide Excluded Parties List System, in accordance with the OMB guidelines at 2 CFR 180 that implement Executive Orders 12549 and 12689, "Department and Suspension." The Excluded Parties List System contains the names of parties debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded by agencies, as well as parties declared ineligible under statutory or regulatory authority other than Executive Order 12549. The contractor will comply with these provisions before doing business or entering into subcontracts receiving federal funds pursuant to this contract. The contractor shall complete and sign ATTACHMENT V prior to the execution of this contract. 6.2 The contractor shall not employ an unauthorized alien. The Agency shall consider the employment of unauthorized aliens a violation of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 V.S.C. 1324 a) and the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (8 V.S.C. 1101). Such violation shall be cause for unilateral cancellation of this contract by the Agency. 2 I " ...<~~-_.,.~,.-,.-.- -'-'.-,",-~--~_._;~....>-_.. October 2009 7. Compliance with State Law 7.1 That this contract is executed and entered into in the State of Florida, and shall be construed,. performed and enforced in all respects in accordance with the Florida law, including Florida provisions for conflict of laws. 7.2 Requirements ofs. 287.058. F.S. 7.2.1 The contractor will provide units of deliverables, including reports, findings, and drafts, as specified in this contract, which the Contract Manager must receive and accept in writing prior to payment. 7.2.2 The contractor will submit bills for fees or other compensation for services or expenses in sufficient detail for a proper pre-audit and post-audit 7.2.3 If itemized payment for travel expenses is permitted in this contract, the contractor will submit bills for any travel expenses in accordance with s. 112.061. F.S., or at such lower rates as may be provided in this contract. 7.2.4 The contractor will allow public access to all documents, papers, letters, or other public records as defined in subsection 119.011(12), F.S., made orreceived by the contractor in conjunction with this contract except for those records which are made confidential or exempt by law. The contractor's refusal to comply with this provision shall constitute an immediate breach of contract for which the Agency may unilaterally terminate the contract 7.3 If clients are to be transported under this contract, the contractor shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 417, F.S., and Rule 41-2, FAC. 7.4 Subcontractors who are on the discriminatory vendor list may not transact business with any public entity, in accordance with the provisions ofs. 287.134, F.S. 7.5 The contractor will comply with the provisions ofs. 11.062. F.S., and s. 216.347, F.S., which prohibit the expenditure of contract funds for the purpose of lobbying the legislature, judicial branch or a state agency. 8. Grievance Procedures The contractor shall develop and implement, and ensure that its subcontractors have established grievance procedures to process and resolve client dissatisfaction with or denial of service(s), and address complaints regarding the termination, suspension or reduction of services, as required for receipt of funds. These procedures, at a minimum, should provide for notice or the grievance procedure and an opportunity for review of the subcontractor's determination(s). 9. Audits, InspeclJ!ions, InvstiEations. Public Records and Retention 9.1 To establish and maintain books, records and documents (including electronic storage media) sufficient to reflect all income and expenditures of funds provided by the Agency under this contract. 9.2 To retain all client records, financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and any other documents (including electronic storage media) pertinent to this contract for a period of six (6) years after completion of the contract or longer when required by law. In the event an audit is required by 3 , . , , I I . January 12, 2010 Page 6 of 33 October 2009 NSIP 203.10 this contract, records shall be retained for a minimum period of six (6) years after the audit report is issued or until resolution of any audit [mdings or litigation based on the terms of this contract, at no additional cost of the Agency. 9.3 Upon demand, at no additional cost to the Agency, the contractor will facilitate the duplication and transfer of any records or documents during the required retention period in Paragraph 9.2. 9.4 To assure that the records described in Paragraph 9 shall be subject at all reasonable times to inspection, review, copying, or audit by Federal, State, or other personnel duly authorized by the Agency. 9.5 At all reasonable times for as long as records are maintained, persons duly authorized by the Agency and Federal auditors, pursuant to 45 CFR 92.36(i)(IO), shall be allowed full access to and the right to examine any of the contractor's contracts and related records an documents pertinent to this specific contract, regardless of the form in which kept. 9.6 To provide a financial and compliance audit to the Agency as specified in this contract and in ATTACHMENT ill and to ensure that all related party transactions are disclosed to the auditor. 9.7 To comply and cooperate immediately with any inspections, reviews, investigations, or audits deemed necessary by the office of the Inspector General pursuant to s. 20.055, F.S. 10. Nondiscrimination-Civil Ri.e:bts Compliance 10.1 The contractor will execute assurances in ATTACHMENT VI that it will not discriminate against any person in the provision of services or benefits under this contract or in employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, national origin, marital status or sex in compliance with state and federal law and regulations. The contractor further assures that all contractors, subcontractors, subgrantees, or others with whom it arranges to provide services or benefits in connection with any of its programs and activities are not discriminating against clients or employees because of age, race, religion, color, disability, national origin, marital status or sex. 10.2 The contractor will retain, on file, during the term of this agreement a timely, complete and accurate Civil Rights Compliance Checklist (ATTACHMENT B). 10.3 The contractor agrees to establish procedures pursuant to federal law to handle complaints of discrimination involving services or benefits through this contract. These procedures shall include notifying clients, employees, and participants of the right to file a complaint with the appropriate federal or state entity. 10.4 If this contract contains federal funds, these assurnnces are a condition of continued receipt of or benefit from federal financial assistance, and are binding upon the contractor, its successors, transferees, and assignees for the period during which such assistance is provided. The contractor further assures that all subcontractors, vendors, or others with whom it arranges to provide services or benefits to participants or employees iri connection with any of its programs and activities are not discriminating against those participants or employees in violation of the above statutes, regulations, guidelines and standards. In the event of failure to comply, the contractor understands that the Agency may, at its discretion, seek a court order requiring compliance with the terms of this 4 I -"---..".~.._--..._-,-- -_._..---_..._._...,----~--_.... -,-,','-,- Agendaltem No. 1604 January 12. 2010 Page 7 of 33 October 2009 NSIP 203.10 assurance or seek other appropriate judicial or administrative relief, including but not limited to, termination of and denial of further assistance. 11. Provision of Services The contractor will provide services in the manner described in ATTACHMENT I. 12. Monitorinw the Ae;enc:v. The contractor will p"lIllit persons duly authorized by the Agency to inspect and copy any records, papers, documents, facilities goods and services of the contractor which are relevant to this contract, and to interview any clients, employees and subcontractor employees of the contractor to assure the Agency of the satisfactory performance of the terms and conditions of this contract. Following such review the Agency will deliver to the contractor a written report of its findings and request for development, by the contractor, of a corrective action plan where appropriate. The contractor hereby aglC<:S to timely correct all deficiencies identified in the corrective action plan. 13. Indemnification 13.1 The contractor shall indemnify, save, defend, and hold harmless the Agency and its agents and employees from any and all claims, demands, actions, causes of action of whatever nature or character, arising out of or by reason of the execution of this agreement or performance of the services provided for herein. It is understood and agreed that the provider is not required to indemnify the Agency for claims, demands, actions or causes of action arising solely out of the Agency's negligence. 13.2 Except to the extent permitted by s. 768.28, F.S., or other Florida law, paragraph 13.1 is not applicable to contracts executed between the Agency and state agencies or subdivisions defined in s.768.28(2), F.S. 14. Insurance and Hondini 14.1 To provide continuous adequate liability insurance coverage during the existence ofthis contract and any renewal(s) and extension(s) of it. By execution of this contract, unless it is a state agency or subdivision as defmed by subsection 768.28(2), F.S., the contractor accepts full responsibility for identifying and determining the type(s) and extent of liability insurance necessary to provide reasonable financial protections for the contractor and the clients to be served under this contract. The limits of coverage under each policy maintained by the contractor do not limit the contractor's liability and obligations under this contract. The contractor shall ensure that the Agency has the most cUllent written verification of insurance coverage throughout the term of this contract. Such coverage may be provided by a self-insurance program established and operating under t)le laws of the State of Florida. The Agency reserves the right to require additional insurance as specified in this contract. 14.2 Throughout the term of this agreement, the contractor agrees to maintain an insurance bond from a responsible commercial insurance company covering all officers, directors, employees and agents of the contractor authorized to handle funds received or disbursed under all agreements and/or contracts incorporating this contract by reference in an amount commensurate with the funds handled, the degree of risk as detellllined by the insurance company and consistent with good business practices. 5 . January 12, 2010 Page 8 of 33 October 2009 NSIP 203.10 IS. Confidentiality of Information The contractor shall not use or disclose any information concerning a recipient of services under this contract for any purpose prohibited by state or federal law or regulations except with the written consent of a person legally authorized to give that consent or when authorized by law. 16. Health InJurl\nce Portability and Accountability Act Where applicable, the 'contractor will comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (42 USC 1320d.), as well as all regulations promulgated thereunder (45 CFR 160, 162, and 164). 17. Incident Report 17.1 The contractor shall notifY the Agency immediately, but no later than forty-eight (48) hours from, the contractor's awareness or discovery of conditions that may materially affect the contractor or subcontractor's ability to perform the services required to b performed under this contract. 17.2 To immediately report knowledge or reasonable suspicion of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a child, aged person, or disabled adult to the Florida Abuse Hotline on the statewide toll-free telephone number (I-800-96ABUSE). As required by Chapters 29 and 415, F.S., this provision is binding upon both the contractor and its employees. 18. ~onsorship and Publicitx 18.1 As required by s. 286.25, F.S., if the contractor is a non-governmental organization which sponsors a program financed wholly or in part by state funds, including any funds obtained through this contract, - it shall, in publicizing, advertising, or describing the sponsorship of he program, state: "Sponsored by (contractor's name), Area Agency on Aging for SW FL. Inc., and the State of Florida, Department of Elder Affairs." If the sponsorship reference is in written material, the words "Area Agency on Aging for SW FL., Inc." and "State of Florida, Department of Elder Affairs" shall appear in at least the same size letters or type as the name of the Organization. 18.2 The contractor shall not use the words "Area Agency on Aging for SW FL. Inc.," or "The State of Florida, Department of Elder Affairs" to indicate sponsorship of a program otherwise financed, unless, specific amhorization has been obtained by the Agency prior to use. 19. As~ments 19.1 The contractor shall not assign the rights and responsibilities under this Contract without the prior written approval of the Agency, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. Any sublicense, assignment, or transfer otherwise occurring without prior written approval of the Agency will constitute a material breach of the contract. 19.2 The Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida shall at all times be entitled to assign or transfer, in whole or part, its rights, duties, or obligations under this contract to another governmental agency in the State of Florida, upon giving prior written notice to the contractor. In the event the Area Agency on Aging approves transfer of the contractor's obligations, the enntacter remains responsible for all work performed and all expenses incurred in connection with the contract. - 6 I , , ,-,-"-",,,~~----_,'_~"-"-'-- , ._.n....'.___.__,,__.'....._ .. Agenrra- . January 12, 2010 Page 9 of 33 October 2009 NSIP 203.10 19.3 This contract shall remain binding upon the successors in interest of either the contractor or the Agency. 20. Subcontracts 20.1 The contractor is responsible for all work performed and for all commodities produced pursuant to this contract, whether actually furnished by the contractor or its subcontractors. Any subcontracts shall be evidenced by a written document and subject to any conditions of approval the Agency deems necessary. The contractor further agrees that the Agency shall not be liable to the subcontractor in any way or for any reason. The contractor, at its expense, will defend the Agency against any such claims. 20.2 The contractor shall promptly pay any subcontractors upon receipt of payment from the Agency or other state agency. Failure to make payments to any subcontractor in accordance with s. 287.0585, F .S., unless otherwise stated in the contract between the contractor and subcontractor, will result in a penalty as provided by statute. 21. .ndeJ!endent Cal!.acity of Contractor It is the intent and understanding of the parties that the contractor, or any of its subcontractors, are independent contractors and are not employees of the Agency and shall not hold themselves out as employees or agents of the Agency without specific authorization from the Agency. It is the further intent and understanding of the parties that the Agency does not control the employment practices of the contractor and shall not be liable for any wage and hour, employment discrimination, or other labor and employment claims against the contractor or its subcontractors. All deductions for social security, withholding taxes, income taxes, contributions to unemployment compensation funds and all necessary insurance for the contractor shall be the sole responsibility of the contractor. 22. Paxment Payments will be made to the contractor pursuant to s. 215.422, F .S., as services are rendered and invoiced by the contractor. The Agency's Contract Manager will have final approval of the invoice for payment, and will approve the invoice for payment only if the contractor. has met all terms and conditions of the contract, unless the bid specifications, purchase order, or this contract specify otherwise. The approved invoice will be submitted to the Agency's finance section for budgetary approval and processing. Disputes arising over invoicing and payments will be resolved in accordance with the provisions ofs. 215,422 F.S. A Vendor Ombudsman has been established within the Department ofFinance Services and may be contacted at (850) 413-5665. 23. Return for Fnnds The contractor will return to the Agency any overpayments due to unearned funds or funds disallowed and any interest attributable to such funds pursuant to the terms and conditions of this contract that were disbursed to the contractor by the Agency. In the event that the contractor or its independent auditor discovers that an overpayment has been made, the contractor shall repay said overpayment immediately without prior notification from the Agency. In the event that the Agency first discovers an overpayment has been made, the Contract Manager, on behalf of the Agency, will notifY the contractor by letter of such findings. ,Should repayment not be made forthwith, the contractor will be charged at the lawful rate of interest on the outstanding balance pursuant to s. 55.03, F.S., after Agency notification or contractor discovery. 7 :1 ,I II I, I AgSlnda Item No. 1604 January 12, 2010 Page 10 of 33 October 2009 NSIP 203.10 24. Data Intee:ri~ and Sare~ardin!! Inronnation The contractor shall insure an appropriate level of data security for the information the contractor is collecting or using in the performance of this contract. An appropriate level of security includes approving and tracking all contractor employees that request system or information access and ensuring that user access has been removed from all terminated employecs. The contractor, among other requirement, must anticipate and prepare for the loss of information processing capabilities. All data and software must be routinely backed up to insure recovery from losses or outages of the computer system. The security over the backed-up data is to be as stringent as the protection required of the primary systems. The contractor shall insure all subcontractors maintain written procedures for computer system back up and recovery. The contractor shall complete and sign A TT ACHMENT IV prior to the execution of this contract. - 25. ConOid ofInterest The contractor will establish safeguards to prohibit employees, board members, management and subcontractors from using their positions for a purpose that constitutes or presents the appearance of personal or organizational conflict of interest or personal gain. No employee, officer or agent of the contractor or subcontractor shall participate in selection, or in the award of an agreement supported by State or Federal funds if a conflict of interest, real or apparent, would be involved. Such a conflict would arise when: (a) the employee, officer or agent; (b) any member of his/her immediate family; (c) his or her partner, or; (d) an organization which employs, or is about to employ, any of the above, has a financial or other interest in the firm selected for award. The contractor or subcontractor's officers, employees or agents will neither solicit nor accept gratuities favors or anything of monetary value from contractors, potential contractors, or parties to subcontracts. The contractor's board members and management must disclose to the Agency any relationship which may be, or may be perceived to be, a conflict of interest within thirty (30) calendar days of an individual's original - appointment or placement in that position, or if the individual is serving as an incwnbent, within thirty (30) calendar days of the commencement of this contract. The contractor's employees and subcontractors must make the same disclosures described above to the contractor's board of directors. Compliance with this provision will be monitored. 26. Public Entity Crime Pursuant to s. 287.133, F.S., the following restrictions are placed on the ability of persons convicted of public entity crimes to transact business with the Agency. A person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction for a public entity crime may not submit a bid, proposal, or reply on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity, may not submit a bid, proposal, or reply on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work; may not submit bids, proposals, or replies on leases of real property to a public entity; may not be awarded or perform work a a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under a contract with any public entity; and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount provided in s. 287,017, F.S., for CATEGORY TWO for a period of 36 months following the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list. 27. Purchuinl: r- 27.1 To purchase articles which are the subject of or are required to carry out this contract from Prison Rehabilitative Industries and Diversified Enterprises, Inc. (PRIDE) identified under Chapter 946, F.S., in the same manner and under the procedures set forth in subsections 946.515(2) and (4), F.S. For purposes of this contract, the contractor shall be deemed to be substituted for the Agency insofar as dealings with PRIDE. TIlls clause is not applicable to subcontractors unless otherwise required by 8 - ....-._~..,^____._..~_.._.._.._ .._h...._____._.._,..____~ ___", ,. ,,_~~.._.4"... _ '.."......,......._ Agenda Item No. 1604 January 12, 2010 Page 11 of 33 October 2009 NSIP 203.10 law. An abbreviated list of products/services available from PRIDE may be obtained by contacting PRIDE, (800) 642-8459. 27.2 To procure any recycled product or materials, which are the subject of or are required to carry out this contract, in accordance with the provisions ofs. 403.7065 and 287.045, F.S. 28. Patents. Co~hts, Royalties If any discovery, invention or copyrightable material is developed or produced in the course of or as a result of work or services performed under this contract, the contractor shall refer the discovery, invention or material to the Agency to be referred to the Department of State. Any and all patent rights or copyrights accruing under this contact are hereby reserved to the State of Florida in accordance with Chapter 286, F.S. 29. Emer!ency Preparedness and Continuity of Op,erations 29.1 If the tasks to be performed pursuant to this contract, include the physical care and control of clients, or the administration and coordination of services necessary for client health, safety or welfare, the contractor shall within thirty (30) calendar days of the execution of this contract, submit to the Contract Manager verification of an emergency preparedness plan. In the event of an emergency, the contractor shall notifY the Agency of emergency provisions. 29.2 In the event, a situation results in a cessation of services by a subcontractor, the contractor will retain responsibility for performance under this contract and must follow procedures to ensure continuity of operations without interruption. 30. PUR 1000 Form The PUR 1000 Form is hereby incorporated by reference. In the event of any conflict between the PUR 1000 Form and any terms or conditions of this contract the terms or conditions of this contract shall take precedence over the PUR 1000 Form. However, if the conflicting t"IIlIS or conditions in the PUR 1000 Form are required by aoy section of the Florida Statutes, the terms or conditions contained in the PUR 1000 Form shall take precedence. 31. Use of State Funds to Purchase or Improve Real PropertY, Any state funds provided for the purchase of or improvements to real property are contingent upon the contractor or political subdivision granting to the state a security interest in the property at least to the amount of state funds provided for at least 5 years from the date of purchase or the completion of the improvements or as further required by law. 32. Dispute Resolution Any dispute concerning performance of the contract shall be decided by the Contract Manager, who shall reduce the decision to writing and serve a copy on the contractor. I I i 33. No Waiver of Sovereip Immunitt Nothing contained in this agreement is intended to serve as a waiver of sovereign immunity by any entity to which sovereign immunity may be applicable. . 34. Venue If any dispute arises out of this contract, the venue of such legal recourse will be Lee County, Florida. 9 I I , ..... 36. Foree Mllieure Neither party shaIl be liable for any delays or failures in performance due to circumstances beyond its control, provided the party experiencing the force majeure condition provides immediate written notification to the other party and takes all reasonable efforts to cure the condition. 37. Severability Clause The parties agree that if a court of competent jurisdiction deems any term or condition herein void or unenforceable, the other provisions are severable to that void provision and shall remain in full force and effect. 38. CODditil!D Precedent to Contract: AJ!l!!!!PriatioDs The parties agree that the Agency's performance and obligation to pay under this contract is contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Legislature. 39. AdditionlDeletioD The parties aglee that the Agency reserves the right to add or to delete any of the services required under this contract when deemed to be in the State's best interest and reduced to a written amendment signed by both parties. The parties shall negotiate compensation for any additional services added. 40. Waiver The delay or failure by the Agency to exercise or enforce any of its rights under this contract shall not constitute or be deemed a waiver of the Agency's right thereafter to enforce those rights, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any such right preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right. 41. Commiance The contractor agrees to abide by all applicable current federal statutes, laws, rules and regulations as weIl as applicable current State statutes, laws, rules and regulations. The parties agree that failure of the contractor to abide by these laws shall be deemed an event of default of the contractor, and subject the contract to immediate, unilateral cancellation of the contract at the discretion of the Agency. 42. Final Invoice The contractor shall submit the final invoice for payment to the Agency as specified in Paragraph 3.2.1. (date for final request for payment) of ATTACHMENT I. If the contractor fails to submit final request for payment by the deadline, then all rights to payment may be forfeited and the Agency may not honor any requests submitted after the aforesaid time period; Any payment due under the terms of this contract may be withheld until all reports due from the contractor and necessary adjustments thereto have been approved by the Agency. 43. ReneJfotiations or Modifications Modifications of the provisions of this contract shall be valid only when they have been reduced to writing and duly signed by both parties. The rate of payment and the total dollar amount may be adjusted retroactively to reflect price level increases and changes in the rate of payment when these 10 -, -_......~"~--------"--._._.,-_..-...---_.~ . .'___'.m_......_.._....__ .1604 January 12, 2010 Page 13 of 33 October 2009 NSIP 203.10 have been established through the appropriations process and subsequently identified in the Agency's operating budget. 44. Ternnnation 44.1 This contract may be terminated by either party without cause upon no less than thirty (30) calendar days notice in writing to the other party unless a sooner time is mutually ajll,ed upon in writing. Said notice shall be delivered by U.S. Postal Service or any expedited delivery service that provides verification of delivery or by hand delivery to the Contract Manager or the representative of the contractor responsible for administration of the contract. 44.2 In the event funds for payment pursuant to this contract become unavailable, the Agency may terminate this contract upon no less than twenty-four (24) hours notice in writing to the contractor. Said notice shall be delivered by U.S. Postage Service or any expedited delivery service that provides verification of delivery or by hand delivery to the Contract Manager or the representative of the contractor responsible for administration of the contract. The Agency shall be the final authority as to the availability and adequacy of funds. In the event of teuuination of this contract, the contractor will be compensated for any work satisfactorily completed prior to the date oftcuIIination. . 44.3 TIris contract may be terminated for cause upon no less than twenty-four (24) hours notice in writing to the contractor. If applicable, the Agency may employ the default provisions in Rule 60A-I.OO6(3), F.A.C. Waiver of breach of any provisions of this contract shall not be dccu.ed to be a waiver of any other breach and shall not be construed to be a modification of the t"uus and conditions of this contract. The provisions herein do not limit the Agency's or the contractor's rights to remedies at law or in equity. 44.4 Failure to have pCIformed any contractual obligations with the Agency in a manner satisfactory to the Agency will be a sufficient cause for termination. To be te.uunated as a contractor under this provision, the contractor must have (I) previously failed to satisfactorily pCIform in a contract with the Agency, been notified by the Agency of the unsatisfactory performance and failed to correct the unsatisfactory pCIformance to the satisfaction of the Agency; and (2) had a contract terminated by the Agency for cause. 45. Official Payee and Representatives (Names, Addresses, and Telephone Numbers): The contractor name, as shown on page I of this a. contract, and mailing address of the official payee to whom the payment shall be made is: Collier County Housing and Human Services Department 3050 N. Horseshoe Drive, Suite 110 Naples, Florida 34104 239-252-2273 Marcy Krumbine, Director Collier County Housing and Human Services Department 3301 Tamiami Trail E. H/2Il Naples, FL 34112 239-252-2273 The name of the contact person and street b. address where financial and administrative records are maintained is: II Agenda Item No. 1604 January 12, 2010 Page 14 of 33 October 2009 NSIP 203.10 Marcy Krumbine, Director The name, address, and telephone number of the Collier County Housing and Human c. representative of the contractor responsible for Services Department administration of the program under this 3301 Tamiami Trail East H/21 I . Naples, FL 34112 contract IS: 239-252-2273 The section and location within the agency Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida, Inc. d. where Requests for Payment and Receipt and 1520 I N. Cleveland Avenue, Ste. I I 00 Expenditure forms are to be mailed is: Fort Myers, Florida 33909 Leigh W. Schield, Executive Director The name, address, and telephone number of the Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida, Inc. e. Contract Manager for the agency for this 15201 N. Cleveland Avenue, Ste. llOO . contract IS: Fort Myers, Florida 33909 (239) 332-4233 Upon change of representatives (names, addresses, telephone numbers) by either party, notice shall be provided in writing to the other party and the notification attached to the originals of this contract. - 46. All Terms and Conditions Included lbis contract and its Attachments, I . VII, A and B, and any exhibits referenced in said attachments, together with any documents incOlporated by reference, contain all the terms and conditions agreed upon by the parties. There are no provisions, teUllS, conditions, or obligations other than those contained herein, and this contract shall supersede all previous communications, representations or agreements, either written or verbal between the parties. By signing this contract, the parties agree that they have read and agree to the entire contract. IN WI1NESS THEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this 35 page contract, to be executed by their undersigned officials as duly authorized. ATTEST: DWIGHT E. BROCK, Clerk BOARD OF COUNTY COMMtSSIONERS COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA .' . ......-....... ". ........ . ........ . ...... . ., ....... .. ..... .... ..... .,. . By: Deputy Clerk By: DONNA FIALA, CHAIRMAN ., .... ., .......... .. .... ..... .... .... '.... ..... .... ..... . ....... . Approved as to fonn and legal sufficiency C~J:Jree. ~ . , ASSIstant County Attorney Date: January 12, 2010 AREA AGENCY ON AGING FOR SOlTTIIWEST FLORIDA . By: JOAN MARSH, BOARD TREASURER DATE: .&pteniber 30,2009 . , I, . ,Y-" 12 FEDERAL ID NUMBER: 59-6000558 FISCAL YEAR-END DATE: 9/30 ......'--""- - _".'___~_."'_.~ ,'"M"__.. October 2009 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT I ATTACHMENT II ATTACHMENT III ATTACHMENT IV ATTACHMENT V ATTACHMENT VI ATTACHMENT VII ATTACHMENT A ATTACHMENT B Agenda Tfuml'Jo. 1604 January 12. 2010 Page 15 of 33 NSIP 203.10 INDEX TO CONTRACT ATTACHMENTS A TT ACHMENT DESCRIPTION PAGE STATEMENT OF WORK CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING FINANCIAL COMPLIANCE AUDIT ATTACHMENT CERTIFICATION REGARDING DATA INTEGRITY COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION, INELlGIlLITY AND VOLUNTARY EXCLUSION CONTRACTS/SUBCONTRACTS ASSURANCES - NON-CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT DEPARTMENT OF ELDER AFFAIRS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES HANDBOOK (ON CD) DEPARTMENT OF ELDER AFFAIRS CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLJANCE CHECKLtST AND INSTRUCTIONS 14-22 23 24-29 30 31 32-33 34 35 36-39 I I, 13 I , - Agenda Item No. 16D4 , Page 16 of 33 October 2009 NSIP 203.10 ATTACHMENT I AREA AGENCY ON AGING FOR SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, INC. STATEMENT OF WORK NUTRITION SERVICES INCENTIVE PROGRAM SECTION I: SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED 1.1 DEFINITIONS OF TERMS AND ACRONYMS 1.1.1. CONTRACT ACRONYMS American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Client Information and Registration Tracking System (CIRTS) Dietary Reference Intake (DR!) Nutrition Services Incentive Program (NSIP) Older Americans Act (OAA) Planning and Service Area (PSA) Web-based Database System (WebDB) Vnited States Department of Agriculture (USDA) 1.1.2. PROGRAM SPECIFIC TERMS American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: ARRA is an economic stimulus package enacted by the United States Congress and signed into law by the President on February 17, 2009. The act is intended to provide a stimulus to the U.S. economy and specifically provides assistance to those individuals affected by the recession. Assistance provided includes, but is not limited to: job creation, food program subsidies and the expansion of existing social service programs. Service Provider Application: A service provider application plan developed by the contractor outlining a comprehensive and coordinated service delivery system in its planning and service area in accordance with the Section 306 (42 V.S.C. 3026) of the Older Americans Act (OAA) and agency instructions. Service Provider Application Update: A revision to the service provider application wherein the area agency on aging enters OAA program specific data in the web-based database system (WebDB). 'I An update may also include other revisions to the service provider application as instructed by the : I agency. . 1.2 AGENCY'S MISSION STATEMENT Mission: To help aging adults, 60 and older, achieve greater independence through awareness of resources and access to qualified service providers. I I . i I Vision: To be the recognized leader in supporting older adults and thei.t families with access to trustworthy resources and services in their communities while empowering them to live with independence and dignity. Values: The Agency believes the residents of Southwest Florida are entitled to: 14 --->-, ....._~ '----' .--....'.".---..=-"""""---......-.... - --,- Agen a tern No. 1604 January 12, 2010 Page 17 of 33 NSlP 203.10 October 2009 . Comprehensive information about their choices of care; . Timely access to resources and services; . High standards of quality and performance; . Personal and professional accountability from all stakeholders. Lead agencies and local service providers as partners and stakeholders in Florida's aging services network are expected to support the agency's mission, vision, and priorities. 1.2.1. Nutrition Services Incentive Program Mission Statement The Nutrition Services Incentive Program (NSIP) is intended to provide incentives for the effective delivery of nutritious meals to older individuals. NSIP allows programs to increase the number and/or the quality of meals served. 1.3. GENERAL DESCRIPTION 1.3.1. General Statement The NSIP is intended to provide incentives for the effective delivery of nutritious meals to older individuals. NSlP is a cash allotment or commodity program that supplements funding or food used in meals served under the Older Americans Act and ARRA. Florida has opted for cash payments in lieu of donated foods. 1.3.2. Authority (1) Older Americans Act of 2006, as amended, Section 311; (2) 42 U.S.C. 303a, 42 U.S.C. 604,42 U.S.c. 3057; (3) Section 430.101, Florida Statutes; and (4) American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, P.L. 111-5. 1.3.3. Scope of Service The contractor is responsible for the programmatic, fiscal, and operational management of NSIP. The scope of services associated with this contract shall include ensuring that the following program service tasks are addressed: (1) program eligibility requirements are met; (2) meals served are compliant with prescribed nutritional requirements; and (3) meals served comply with U.S. origin food requirements. The contractor is also responsible for overseeing the nutrition service operations of the provider to ensure that the expected results are achieved. Services shall be provided in a manner consistent with and described in the current service provider's application update and the current Department of Elder Affairs Programs and Summary Handbook. The contractor shall use the NSlP funding under this contract to supplement funding for food used in meals served under the OAA and ARRA. I I :1 1.3.4. Term of Provision of Services The term of this contract for the delivery of services shall be as referenced in Section 3. of the Standard Contract. However, for the purpose of settling upon the appropriate meal reimbursement rate, as provided by USDA, the contract shall remain open until December 3 I, 20 I o. Notwithstanding this three (3) month reconciliation period, this contract makes no provisions for the payment of any services provided beyond September 30, 20 I O. 'i 15 - No. 1604 January 12. 2010 Page 18 of 33 NSIP 203.10 October 2009 1.3.5. Major Program Goals The major goals of the Nutrition Services Incentive Program (NSIP) program are to: (1) Supplement funding for food used in meals served by older Americans Act Nutrition Program Providers; and (2) Provide incentives for the effective delivery of nutritious meals to older individuals. 1.4 INDIVIDUALS TO BE SERVED 1.4.1. Individual Eligibility Congregate Meals: (1) Individuals age 60 or older; (2) Any spouse (regardless of age) who attends the dining center with hislher eligible spouse; (3) Persons with a disability, regardless of age, who reside in a housing facility occupied primarily by older individuals where congregate nutrition services are provided; (4) Disabled persons who reside at home with and accompany an eligible person to the dining center; and (5) Volunteers, regardless of age, who provide essential services on a regular basis during meal hours. Home Delivered Meals: (1) Individuals age 60 or older who are also frail and homebound by reason of illness, disability or isolation; (2) The recipient's spouse of a homebound eligible individual, regardless of age if the provision of the collateral meal supports maintaining the person at home. (3) Individuals with disabilities, regardless of age, who reside at home with eligible individuals and are dependent on them for care; and (4) Persons at nutritional risk who have physical, emotional or behavioral conditions, which would make their presence at the congregate site inappropriate; and persons at nutritional risk who are socially or otherwise isolate and unable to attend a congregate nutrition site. SECTION II: MANNER OF SERVICE PROVISION 2.1. SERVICE TASKS 2.1.1. Task List In order to achieve the goals of the NSIP, the contractor shall ensure the following tasks are performed: 2.1.I.I.Individual (Recipient) Eligibility Client eligibility determination as listed in ATTACHMENT I, Paragraph 1.4. 2.1.1.2. Program Eligibility Requirements The program must meet thc following criteria: (1) An agency that bas received a grant under the OM Title III must service the meal (Ref. OM section 311 (42 U.S.C.3030a); and 16 ~--~",-~--_.-.-_., - "'"~-.,~,_._.._-~~~-~"..,." October 2009 (2) Agenda ftem, . January 12, 2010 Page 19 of 33 NSIP 203.10 A nutrition service provider who is under the jurisdiction, control, management and audit authority of the Area Agency on Aging and the Department of Elder Affairs must serve the meal. Any nonconforming meals not meeting such nutritional and food origin requirements shall not be eligible for reimbursement under this program. The costs associated with preparing or providing nonconforming meals shall be borne solely by the contractor. The Agency requires immediate notice of any significant and/or systemic infractions that compromise the quality, safety or nutritional value of meals served to clients. 2.1.1.3.Prescribed Nutritional Requirements Each meal provided must meet the following criteria: (I) Comply with the current Dietary Guidelines for Americans, published by the secretaries of the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Agriculture; and (2) Provide a minimum of 33 1/3 percent of the dietary reference intakes/adequate intakes for an age 70+ female as established by the Food and Nutrition Board of the National Academy of Sciences. 2.1.1.4.Food Origin and Commodities Requirements Consistent with existing requirements of this program, the contractor and/or its service providers may use NSIP cash to purchase foods ofV.S, origin for their nutrition projects under Title III of the OAA. NSIP funds must be used to expand meal services to older adults. 2.I.l.5.Oversight of Provider's Nutrition Service Operations The AAA must oversee the nutrition service operations of the provider to ensure that the requirements of Attachment I, Paragraphs 2.1.1.1, and 2.1.1.2. are met as well as any other applicable regulations and policies prescribed by the Department of Health and Human Services, USDA, state and local health departments or an other agency designated to inspect meal quality for the State. 2.1.1.6.Remedies-Nonconfonninl! Meals and Services The contractor shall ensure that all meals served and reimbursed under this agreement are complaint with the prescribed nutritional requirements referenced in Paragraphs 2.1.1.3, and 2.1.1.4. 2.1.2. Task Limits Meals served to an elderly individual under the Medicaid Waiver, Community Care for the Elderly funded meals or other means tested program may not be included in the NSIP count. 2.2. Monitoring tbe Performance of Subcontractors The contractor shall conduct at least one monitoring per contract year of each subcontractor. The contractor shall perform fiscal, administrative and programmatic monitoring of each subcontractor to ensure contractual compliance, fiscal accountability, programmatic performance, and compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. 2.3 SERVICE LOCATION AND EQUIPMENT 2.3.1. Service Times The contractor shall ensure the provision of the services listed in this contract are available at times appropriate to meet client service needs at a minimum, during normal business hours. Normal business hours are defmed as Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 17 October 2009 J-- . January 12, 2010 Page 20 of 33 NSIP 203.10 2.3.2. Equipment 2.3.2.1.Equipment means: (a) an article of non expendable, tangible personal property having a useful life of more than one year and an acquisition cost which equals or exceeds the lesser of the capitalization level established by the organization for the financial statement purposes, or $5,000,00 [for federal funds], or (b) nonexpendable, tangible personal property of a non-consumable nature with an acquisition cost of $1,000.00 or more per unit, and expected useful life of at least one year; and hardback bound books non circulated to students or the general public, with a value or cost of $250.00 or more [for state funds]. 2.3.2.2.Contractors and sub-contractors who are Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Non- Profit Organizations shall have written property management standards in compliance with 2 CFR Part 215 Administrative Requirements (formerly OMB Circular A-I 10) that include; (a) a property list with all the elements identified in the circular; and, (b) a procedure for conducting a physical inventory of equipment at least once every two years. The property records must be maintained on file and shall be provided to the Agency upon request. 2.3.2.3.The contractor's property management standards for equipment acquired with Federal funds and federally owned equipment shall include accurately maintained equipment records with the following information: (1) (2) , (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) A description of the equipment; Manufacturer's serial number, model number, Federal stock number, national stock number, or other identification number; Source of the equipment, including the award number; Whether title vests in the contractor or the Federal Government; Acquisition date (or date received, if the equipment was furnished by the Federal Government) and cost; Information from which one can calculate the percentage of Federal participation in the cost of the equipment (not applicable to equipment furnished by the Federal Government. Location and condition of the equipment and the date the information was reported; Unit acquisition cost; and Ultimate disposition data, including date of disposal and sales price or the method used to determine current fair market value where a contractor compensates the Federal awarding agency for its share. 2.3.2.4.Equipment purchased with federal funds with an acquisition cost over $5,000.00 and equipment purchased with state funds with an acquisition cost over $1,000.00 that is specifically identified in the area plan approved by the department is part of the cost of carrying out the activities and functions of the grant awards and Title (ownership) with vest in the contractor, subject to the conditions of 2 CFR Part 215 Administrative Requirements (formerly OMB Circular A-IIO), Subpart C, Paragraph 34. Equipment purchased under these thresholds is considered supplies and is not subject to property standards. Equipment purchased with funds identified in the budget attachments to agreements covered by this contract, or identified in the sub-agreements with sub-contractors (not included in a cost methodology), is subject to the conditions of section 273, F.S. and 60A-1.00l7, F.A.C. or Title 45 CFR Part 74. - I 18 -, -.--. ..-._.,-,.->~~-_.~--_....~,-_.._",.' .._.."'._-"..."_.".._._.".__.,-"._....._'....._,....".~".._^._'"",,...". .. - Agenda Item No. 1604 January 12, 2010 Page 21 of 33 October 2009 NSIP 203.1 0 2.3.2.5. The contractor shall not dispose of any equipment or materials provided by the Agency, or purchased with funds provided through this contract without fIrst obtaining the approval of the Agency's Contract Manager. When disposing of property or equipment the contractor must submit a written request for disposition instructions to the respective Contract Manager. The request should include a brief description of the property, purchase price, funding source, percentage of state or federal participation, acquisition date and condition of the property. The request should also indicate the contractor's proposed disposition (i.e., transfer or donation to another agency that administers federal programs, offer the items for sale, destroy the items, etc.). 2.3.2.6. The Agency's Contract Manager will issue disposition instructions. If disposition instructions are not received within 120 days of the written request for disposition, the contractor is authorized to proceed as directed in 2 CFR Part 215 Administrative Requirements (fonnerly OMB Circular A-liD). 2.3.2.7.Real property means land (including land improvements) buildings, structures and appurtenances thereto, but excludes movable machinery and equipment. Real property may not be purchased with state or federal funds through agreements covered under this contract without the prior approval of the Agency. Real property purchases from Older Americans Act funds are subject to the provisions of Title 42, Chapter 35, Subchapter III, Part A., Sec. 3030b United States Code (USC). Real property purchases from state fund can only be made through a fIxed capital outlay grants and aids appropriation and therefore are subject to the provisions of s.216.348, F.S. 2.3.2.S.Any permanent stomge devices (e.g.; hard drives, removable storage media) must be reformatted and tested prior to disposal to ensure no confIdential information remains. 2.3.2.9.The contractor must adhere to the Agency's procedures and standards when purchasing Information Technology Resources (ITR) as part of any agreement(s) incorporating this contract by reference. An ITR worksheet is required for any computer related item costing $1,000.00 or more, including data processing hardware, software, services, supplies, maintenance, training personnel and facilities. The completed ITR worksheet shall be maintained in the LAN administrator's file and must be provided to the Agency upon request. The contractor has the responsibility to require any subcontractors to comply with the department's ITR procedures. 2.4. DELIVERABLES 2.4.1. Service Unit The contractor shall provide the services described in the contract in accordance with the current Department of Elder Affairs Programs and Services Handbook. The chart below lists the services that can be performed and the unit of measurement; Service Congregate Meals (under OAA and ARRA) Home Delivered Meals (under OAA and ARRA) Unit of Service I Unit = I Meal I Unit = I Meal 2.4.2. Reports The contractor is responsible for responding in a timely fashion to additional routine and/or special requests for information and reports required by the Agency. The contractor must establish due dates for any subcontractors that permit the contractor to meet the Agency's reporting requirements:. 19 Agenda Item No. 16D4 . Page 22 of 33 October 2009 NSIP 203.10 Client Inlonnation and Registration Tracking System (CIRTS) Reports The contractor is required to use CIRTS reports in the web-based CIRTS database system to ensure CIRTS data accuracy. The report categories include: (1) Client Reports; (2) Monitoring Reports: (3) Services Reports; (4) Miscellaneous Reports; (5) Fiscal Reports; (6) Aging Resource Center Reports; and (1) Outcome Measurement Reports. SurpluslDeficit Report The contractor will submit a consolidated smplusideficit report in a fonnat provided by the Agency to the Agency's Contract Manager by the 18th of each month. This report is for all agreements and/or contracts between the contractor and the Agency. The report will include the following: (1) A list of all subcontractors and their current status regarding smplus or deficit; (2) The contractor's detailed plan on how the surplus or deficit spending exceeding the threshold specified by the Agency will be resolved; (3) Recommendations to transfer funds to resolve surplus/deficit spending; (4) Input from the contractor's Board of Directors on resolution of spending issues, if applicable; (5) Number of clients currently on Assesssed Priority Consumer List (APCL) that receive a priority ranking score of 4 or 5; and (6) Number of clients currently on the APCL designated as Imminent Risk. 2.4.3. Records and Documentation The contractor will ensure the collection and maintenance of client and service information on a monthly basis from the Client Infonnation and Registration Tracking System (CIRTS) or any such system designated by the Agency. Maintenance includes valid exports and backups of all data and systems according to Agency standards. 2.5. PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS 2.5.1. Outcomes aud Outputs (I) The contractor shall submit timely to the Agency all reports describe in Attachment I, Paragraph 2.4.2. Reports; (2) The contractor shall submit timely to the Agency all information described in Attachment I, Paragraph 2.4.3. Records and Documentation; (3) The contractor shall ensure services in this contract are in accordance with the current ,Department of Elder Affairs Programs and Services Handbook. 2.5.2. Monitoring and Evaluatiou Methodology The Agency will review and evaluate the performance of the contractor under the terms of this contract Monitoring shall be conducted through direct contact with the contractor through telephone; in writing, or an on-site visit. The Agency's determination of acceptable performance shall be conclusive. The contractor agrees to cooperate with the Agency in monitoring the progress of completion of the service tasks and deliverables. 20 He.. ",_ ,.. _'V'~'__'~'____'__""__.' October 2009 January 12, 2010 Page 23 of 33 NSIP 203.10 2.6. CONTRACTOR'S FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS 2.6.1. Use of Service Dollars and Assessed Priority Consumer List Management The contractor is expected to spend all federal, state and other funds provided by the Agency, for the purpose specified in each contract. The contractor must manage the service dollars in such a manner so as to avoid having a wait list and a surplus of funds at the end of the contract period for each program managed by the contractor. If the Agency determines that the contractor is not spending service funds accordingly, the Agency may transfer funds to other planning and service areas during the contract period and/or adjust subsequent funding allocations accordingly as allowable under state and federal law. The contractor agrees to distribute funds as detailed in this contract and the service providr's application update. Any changes in the total amounts of the funds identified in this contract, number of meal served or meal rate require a contract amendment. 2.7. AGENCY RESPONSlBlLmES 2.7.1. Agency Obligations 2.7.1.1.Program Guidance and Technical Assistance The Agency will provide to the contractor guidance and technical assistance as needed to ensure the successful fulfillment of the contract by the contractor. 2. 7.1.2.Program/Contract Monitoring The Agency shall, at its own discretion, conduct monitoring concerning any aspect of the contractor's performance of this contract. . SECTION III: MEmOD OF PAYMENT 3.1. STATEMENT OF METHOD OF PAYMENT This is a fixed rate contract. The Agency shall make payment to the contractor for provision of services up to a maximum number of units of service and at the prospective rate slated below: ~,...;ce tl) be Provide(l COLLIER Unit Rate Allocatil)n Unit of Service Eligible Congregate and Home Delivered Meals (Under OAA and ARRA 1 unit - I meal $0.60 $43,504.00 The prospective rate is based on the estimated OAA grant award. 3.2. REQUEST FOR PAYMENT 21 I . January 12. 2010 Page 24 of 33 October 2009 NSIP 203.10 3.2.1. Date for Final Request for Payment (1) The final request for payment will be due to the Agency no later than December 10. 2010. This contract is for services provided during the 2009 Federal Fiscal Year beginning October 1.2009 through ~tember 30.2010. however, the contract is in effect through December 10.2010. The additional three months (October 1. 2010 through December 10. 2010lare to allow rates to be adjusted for the service period. This contract shall automatically terminate after the final rate for the federal fiscal year has been established and the release of final payments are authorized by the agency. (2) In the event that the fmal reimbursement rate is greater or less than the rate in Attachment I. Paragraph 3.1, then this contract shall be appropriately adjusted upon notice from the agency's Contract Manager. 3.2.2. Documentation for Payment All requests for reimbursement shall be in accordance with policy regarding reimbursable meals and Client Information and Registration Tracking System (CIRTS) policy regarding data entry for reimbursable meals. All requests for reimbursement shall include: (1) The request for reimbursement shall be submitted on DOEA Form 117aar 4/09, NSIP Request for Reimbursement, (Attachment VII); (2) A CIRTS report must be submitted with DOEA Form 117aar 4/09 as supporting documentation for the total number of meals reported. The CIRTS report must match the number of meals reported on DOEA Form 117aar 4/09; (3) Duplication or replication of the DOEA Form 117aar 4/09 via data processing equipment is pelmissible but replication must include all data elements in the same format as included on the departmental form; and (4) The due date for the request for reimbursement and report (2) shall be no later than the 10th day of the month following the month being reported except for the final request for reimbursement (December 2010) shall be no later than December 10.2010. Invoices shall be in sufficient detail for a proper pre-audit and post-audit thereof. The contractor shall maintain documentation to support payment requests that shall be available to the Department of Financial Services or the Agency upon request. Any payment due by the Agency under the tealls of this contract may be withheld pending the receipt and approval by the Agency or complete and accurate financial and programmatic reports due from the contractor and any adjustments thereto, including any disallowance not resolved as outlined in s. 23 of this contract. 22 - ......,.....-.,,_.__.'_. , '-'"'-"'-,~""_.--~"'-- .-.'.'...-- ,_._" "x'.,,'_"'_ Agenda Item No. 1604 Janua , Page 25 of 33 October 2009 NSIP 203.10 ATTACHMENT II CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING CERTIFICATION FOR CONTRACTS, GRANTS, LOANS AND AGREEMENTS The Wldersigned certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that: (1) No federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any state or federal agency, a member of congress, an officer or employee of congress, an employee of a member of congress, or an officer or employee of the state legislator, in connection with the awarding of any federal grant, the making of any federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement. (2) If any funds other than federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a member of congress, an officer or employee of congress, or an employee of a member of congress in connection with this federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying, " in accordance with its instructions (3) The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all sub-awards at all tiers (including subcontracts, sub-grants, and contracts under grants, loans and cooperative a",~ulents) and that all subcontractors shall certifY and disclose accordingly. This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this lransaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, Title 31, U.s. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure. 1/12/2010 Date NNA FIALA. CHAIRMAN : . N8nie of Authorized Individual . . " . . .... NSIP 203.10 Application or Agreement Number Collier County Board ofCOIpmissioners. 3301 Tarniarni Trail E. Naples. FL 34112 Name and Address of Organization DOHA Form 103 (Revised Nov 2002 - -,.:" _.~. - ATTEST: DWIGHT E. BROCK, Cie~:, 0-__-.--- 23 1- . Agenda Item No. 16D4 , Page 26 of 33 October 2009 NSIP 203.10 ATTACHMENT III FINANCIAL AND COMPLIANCE AUDIT The administration of resources awarded by the Agency of Elder Affairs to the provider may be subject to audits and/or monitoring by the Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida, Inc.(AAA), as described in this section. MONITORING In addition to reviews of audits conducted in accordance with OMS Circular A-13J, as revised, and Section 215.97, F.s., (see "AUDITS" below), monitoring procedures may include, but not be limited to, on-site visits by the agency of staff, limited scope audits as defined by OMB Circular A-IJ3, as revised, and/or other procedures. By entering into this agrooment, the provider agrees to comply and cooperate with any monitoring procedures/processes deemed appropriate by the AAA. In the event the AAA detennines that a limited scope audit of the provider is appropriate, the provider ag.e<.s to comply with any additional instructions provided by the AAA to the provider regarding such audit. The provider further agrees to comply and cooperate with any inspections, reviews, investigations, or audits deemed necessary by the Agency of Elder Affairs' Chief Financial Officer (CFO) or Auditor General. AUDITS PART I: FEDERALLY FUNDED This part is applicable if the provider is a State or local government or a non-profit organization as defined in OMB Circular AB3, as revised. In the event that the provider expends $500,000 or more in Federal awards during its fiscal year, the provider must have a single or program-specific audit conducted in accordance with the provisions ofOMB Circular A-IJ3, as revised. EXHIBIT I to this agreement indicates Federal resources awarded through the Agency of Elder Affairs by this agreement. In determining the Federnl awards expended in its fiscal year, the provider shall consider all sources of Federal awards, including Federnl resources received from the Agency of Elder Affairs. The detennination of amounts of Federal awards expended should be in accordance with the guidelines established by OMB Circular A-B3, as revised. An audit of the provider conducted by the Auditor General in accordance with the provisions ofOMB Circular A-BJ, as revised, will meet the requirements of this part. In connection with the audit requirements addressed in Part I, paragraph I, the provider shall fulfill the requirements relative to auditee responsibilities as provided in Subpart C of OMB Circular A-i33, as revised. If the provider expends less than $500,000 in Federal awards in its fiscal year, an audit conducted in accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular A-133, as revised, is not required. In the event that the provider expends less than $500,000 in Federnl awards in its fiscal year and elects to have an audit conducted in accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular AI3J, as revised, the cost of the audit must be paid from non-Federnl resources (i.e., the cost of such audit must be paid from provider resources obtained from other than Federal entities.) An audit conducted in accordance with this part shall cover the entire organization for the organization's fiscal year. Compliance fmdings related to agreements with the Agency of Elder Affairs shall be based on the agreement's requirements, includiog any rules, regulations, or statutes referenced in the agreement. The financial statements shall disclose whether or not the matching requirement was met for each applicable agreement. All questioned costs and liabilities due to the Agency of Elder Affairs shall be fully disclosed in the audit report with reference to the Agency of Elder Affairs agreement involved. If not otherwise disclosed as required by Section .31 O(b X2) of OMB Circular A- 133, as revised, the schedule of expenditures of Federal awards shall identifY expenditures by agreement number for each li!;1eement with the Agency of Elder Affairs in effect during the audit period. Financial reporting packages required under this part must be submitted within the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the audit report or 9 months 24 -""""'<'--."'-_.._'~""~'-' - Aganda-1lcm N<r.-16B4-- January 12, 2010 Page 27 of 33 NSIP 203.10 October 2009 after the end of the provider's fiscal year end. PART n: STATE FUNDED This part is applicable if the provider is a nonstate entity as defined by Section 215.97(2), Florida Statules. In the event that the provider expends a total amount of state financial assistance equal to or in excess of $500,000 in any fiscal year of such provider (for fiscal years ending September 30, 2004 or thereafter), the provider must have a State single or project-specific audit for such fiscal year in accordance with Section 215.97, Florida Statutes; applicable rules of the Agency of Financial Services; and Chapters 10.550 (loca] governmental entities) or 10.650 (nonprofrt and for-profit organizations), Rules of the Auditor General. EXHIBIT I to this agreement indicates state financial assistance awarded through the Agency of Elder Affairs by this agreement. In detennining the state financial assistance expended in its fiscal year, the provider shall consider all sources of state financial assistance, including state financial assistance received from the Agency of Elder Affairs, other state agencies, and other nonstate entities. State financial assistance does not include Federal direct or pass-through awards and resources received by a nonstate entity for Federal program matching requirements In connection with the audit requirements addressed in Par! 11, paragraph 1, the provider shall ensure that the audit complies with the requirements of Section 215.97(8), F]orida Statutes. This includes submission of a financial reporting package as defined by Section 215.97(2), Florida Statutes, and Chapter 10.550 (local governmental entities) or 10.650 (nonprofit and for-profit organizations), Rules ofthe Auditor General. If the provider expends less than $500,000 in state financial assistance in its fiscal year (for fiscal years ending September 30, 2004 or thereafter), an audit conducted in accordance with the provisions of Section 215.97, Florida Statutes, is not required. In the event that the provider expends less than $500,000 in state financial assistance in its fiscal year and elects to have an audit conducted in accordance with the provisions of Section 215.97, Florida Statutes, the cost of the audit must be paid from the nonstate entity's resources (Le., the cost of such an audit must be paid from the provider resources obtained from other than State entities). An audit conducted in accordance with this par! shall cover the entire organization for the organization's fiscal year. Compliance findings related to agreements with the Agency of Elder Affairs shall be based on the agreement's requirements, including any applicable rules, regulations, or statutes. The financial statements shall disclose whether or not the matching requirement was met for each applicable agreement. All questioned costs and liabilities due to the Agency of Elder Affairs shall be fully disclosed in the audit report with reference to the Agency of E]der Affairs agreement involved. If not otherwise disclosed as required by Rule 691-5.003, Fla. Admin. Code, the schedule of expenditures of state financial assistance shall identifY expenditures by agreement number for each agreement with the Agency of Elder Affairs in effect during the audit period. Financial reporting packages required under this par! must be submitted within 45 days after delivery of the audit report, but no later than 12 months after the provider's fiscal year end for local governmental entities. Non-profit or for-profit organizations are required to be submitted within 45 days after delivery of the audit report, but no later than 9 months after the provider's fiscal year end. Notwithstanding the applicability of this portion, the Agency of Elder Affairs retains all right and obligation to monitor and oversee the performance oflhis agreement as outlined throughout this document and pursuant to law. PART ill: REPORT SUBMISSION Copies of reporting packages for audits conducted in accordance with OMB Circular A-133, as revised, and required by PART I of this agreement shall be submitted, when required by Section .320 (d), OMB Circular A-133, as revised, by or on behalf of the provider directly to each of the following: The Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida., Inc. at the following address: Area Agency nn Aging for Soutbwest Florida, Inc. Alto: Leigh W. Schield, EIecutive DIrector 15201 N. Cleveland Avenue, Ste 1100 25 January 12, 2010 Page 28 of 33 NSIP 203.10 October 2009 Fort Myers, Florida 33909 Phone: (239) 652-6900 ( The Federal Audit Clearinghouse designated in OMB Circular A-133, as revised (the number of copies required by Sections .320 (d)(l) and (2), OMB Circular A-133, as revised, should be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse), at the following address: Federal Audit Clearinghouse Bureau of the Census 1201 East lOth Street Jeffersonville, IN 47132 Other Federal agencies and pass-through entities in accordance with Sections .320 (e) and (t), OMB Circular A-I33, as revised. Pursuant to Sections .320(t), OMB Circular A-133, as revised, the provider shall submit a copy of the reporting package described in Section .320(c), OMB Circular A-133, as revised, and any management letter issued by the auditor, to the AAA at each of the following addresses: Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida, IDC. Atm: Leigh W. Schield, Executive Director 15201 N. Cleveland Avenue, Ste 1100 Fort Myers, Florida 33909 Phone: (239) 332-4233 Additionally, copies of fmancial reporting packages required hy Part II of this agreement shall be submitted by or on behalf of the provider directly to each of the following: The Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida, Inc. at the following address: Area ^cency OD Aging for Southwest Florida, Iuc. Attn: Leigh W. Sehield, Executive Director 15201 N. Cleveland Avenue, Ste 1100 Fort Myers, Florida 33909 Phone: (239) 652-6900 The Auditor General's Office at the following address: State of Florida Auditor GeDeral Room 574, Clande Pepper BuildiDg 111 West Madison Street Tallahass.., Florida 32302-1450 Any reports, management letter, or other information required to be submitted to the AAA pursuant to this agreement sball be submitted timely in accordance with OMB Circular A-133, Florida Statutes, and Chapters 10.550 (local governmental entities) or 10.650 (nonprofit and for-profit organizations), Rules of the Auditor General, as applicable. Providers, when submitting fmancial reporting packages to the AAA for audits done in accordance with OMB Circular A-13} orCbapters 10.550 (local governmental entities) or 10.650 (nonprofit and for-profit organizations), Rules of the Auditor General, should indicate the date that the reporting package was delivered to the provider in correspondence accompanying the reporting package. 26 I . ,_ ..""__.~_,-.,~.,....~....,,_..",,. C'" '-""-~----'-"'---'- Agenda Item No. 1604 January , Page 29 of 33 October 2009 NSIP 203.10 PART IV: RECORD RETENTION The provider shall retain sufficient records demonstrating its compliance with the terms of this agreement for a period of six years from the date the audit report is issued, and shall allow the AAA or its designee, the CFO or Auditor General access to such records upon request. The provider shall ensure that audit working papers are made available to the AAA, or its designee, CFO, or Auditor General upon request for a period of six years ftom the date the audit report is issued, unless extended in writing by the AAA. , , 27 ! I I October 2009 January 12, 2010 Page 30 of 33 NSIP 203.10 A TT ACHMENT III EXHIBIT-I I. FEDERAL RESOURCES A WARDED TO THE SUBRECIPIENT PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING: COLLIER PROGRAM TITLE FUNDING SOURCE Nutrition Services Incentive Program Older Americans Act CFDA 93.053 AMOUNT $43,504.00 $43,504.00 TOTAL FEDERAL AWARD , I I 28 .."_.".~-,,._.~_.._'"._..''''-'-' ..""""..-."",., - Agend.aJJe=No, 16D4 January 12. 2010 Page 31 of 33 NSIP 203.10 ATTACHMENT 1lI EXHIBIT -2 October 2009 PART I: AUDIT RELATIONSHIP DETERMINATION Providers who receive state or federal resources mayor may not be subject to the audit requirements arOMB Circular A-I33, as revised, andlor Section 215.97, Fla. Stat. Providers who are detennined to be recipients or subrecipients offederalawards and/or state: financial assistance may be subject to the audit requirements if the audit threshold requirements set forth in Part I and/or Part II of ExhIbit 1 are met Providers who have been detennined to be vendors are not subject to the audit requirements of OMB Cin:ular A-I33, as revised, and/or Section 215.97, Fla. Stat. Regardless ofwbether the audit requirements are met, providers who have been detennined to be recipients or subrecipients of Federal awards and/oT state financial assistance, must comply with applicable programmatic and fiscal compliance requirements. In accordance with Sec. 210 ofOMB Circular A-133 and/or Rule 691-5.006, FAC, provider bas been determined to be: Vendor or exempt entity and not subject to OMB Circular A-133 and/or Section 215.97, F.S. X Recipientlsubrecipient subject to OMB Cireular A-I33 and/or Section 215.97, F.S. NOTE: If a provider is dere.rmined to be a recipient /sub~cipie:nt of federal and or state financlal assistance: and has been approved ,by the agency to subcontrac~ they must comply with Section 215.97(7), F.S" and Rule 691-.006(2), FAC [state linancial ....istanc.) and Section _ .400 OMB Circular A-133 [federal awards]. PART II; FISCAL COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS FEDERAL AWARDS OR ST ATE MATCHING FUNDS ON FEDERAL AWARDS. Providers who receive Federal awards or state mAtr:hing funds on Federal awards and who are determined to be a subrecipient, must comply with the following fiscal Iawa, rules and regulations: STATES, LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND INDIAN TRIBES MUST FOLLOW: 2 CFR Part 225 Cost Principles for State. Local and Indian Tribal Governments (Formerly OMB Circular A-S7)' OMB Circular A-I 02 - Administrative Requirements OMB Circular A-133 - Audit Requirements Reference Guide for State Expenditures Other flScal requirements set forth in program laws, rules and regulations NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS MUST FOLLOW: 2 CFR Part 230 Cost Principles for Non-Profrt Organizations (Formerly OMB Circular A-122 - Cost Principles)' 2 CFR Part 215 Administrative Requirements (Fonnerly OMB Circular A-II 0 - Administrative Requirements) OMB Circular A-133 -Audit Requirements Reference Guide for State Expenditures Other fiscal requirements set forth in program laws, rules and regulations EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS (EVEN IF A PART OF A STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT) MUST FOLLOW; 2 CFR Part 220 Cost Principles for Educational Institutions OMB (Formerly Circular A-21 - Cost Principles)' 2 CFR Part 215 Administrative Requirements (Formerly OMB Circular A-I 10 .. Administrative Requirements) OMB Cn-ular A-133 - Audit Requirements Reference Guide for State Expenditures Other fiscal requirements set forth in program laws, rules and regulations .Some Federal programs may be exempted from l;ornpHancc with the Cost Principles Circulars as noted in the OMS Circular A-133 Compliance Supplement, Appendix 1. STATE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. Providers who receive state financial assistance and who are determined to be a recipientlsubrecipient, must comply with the following fiscal laws, roles and regulations: Section 215.97, Fla. Stat. Chapter 691-5, FIlL Admin. Code State Proj.cts Compliance Supplement Reference Guide for State Expenditures Other fiscal requirements set forth in program laws, rules and regulations 29 Agenda Item No. 1604 anuary , Page 32 of 33 October 2009 NSIP 203.10 ATIACHMENT IV CERTIF1CATION REGARDING DATA INTEGRITY COMPLIANCE FOR AGREEMENTS, GRANTS, LOANS AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS 'J'he undemigned, an authorized representative of the contrllctor n......j in the colllraCt or agreement to which this form is an al1achment, hereby certifies that: (I) The contractor ami any sub-contractors of services onder this contract have tm~cia1 moDagement systems capable of providing certain information, including: (I) accurate, current, ami complete disclosure of the financial results of each grant-timded project or program in accordance with the prescribed reporting requirements; (2) the soorce and application offunds for all agree""ot supported activities; and (3) the comparison of outlays with budgeted amounts for each award 'J'he inability to process information in accord.nce with these requirements conld result in a return of grsnt funds that have not been account,..d for properly. (2) Managemeot Information Systems used by the contractor, sub-contractor(s), or any outside entity on which the contractor is dependent for data that is to be reported, transmitted or calculated, have been assessed and verified to be capable of processins data accurately, including year-date dependent data. For those systems identified to be non-compli.nt, contractm(s) will take immediate action to assure data integrity. (3) If this contract includes the provision of hardware, software, firmware, microcode or imbedded chip technology, the undersigned warrants that these producta are capable of processins year-date dependent data accurately. All versions of these products offered by the "",,~.ctor (represented by the undersigned) ami pure"...." by the State will be verified for accuracy ami integrity of data prior to trsnsfer. In the event of any decrease in functinnality related to time and date related cndes and intemaI subroutines that impcde the hardware or software programs from openliDg properly, the contractor agrees to immediately make required con~tions to restore bardware and software programs to the same level of fimctionality as warranted herein, at no cbarge to the State, ami without interruption to the ongoins business of the state, time beins of the essence. (4) 'J'he contractor ami any sub-contractot1s) of services onder this contract warrant their policies and procedures include a d;..ster plan to provide for service delivery to continue in case of an emergency including emergencies arisins from data integrity compliance issues. The contractor shall require that the language of this certification be included in all subagreemenlll, subgrsnta, and other agreements and that all sub-contractors shall certify compliance accordingly. This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this .".n..<:tion was made or entered into. Subm;s,ion of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by OMB Cin:u\ars A102 and 2 CFR Part 215 (fou...aly OMB Circular A-I 10). Co. CoW!tV Board of Commissionel$ Name and Address of Contractor . . Chainnan Title 111212010 Date . . . .. ... . . . . . . . . 'n'--='__ Fiala . . . . .LAl1IUUl Name of Authorized Signer -- ..",EST: :JWIGHT E. BROCi<, C1erli: App.o\l8d eo to I""" & legallUlllclency ~~~~ Colleen GI8 AsaI8t8nI County MOmfI'f 30 -, ."_._~ ---~."~....,"'~._-".....~ ....--..-.." ..',.. - AgcncJa..1.tem-N&. January 12, 2010 Page 33 of 33 NSIP 203.10 ATTACHMENT V October 2009 CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION, INELIGIBILITY AND VOLUNTARY EXCLUSION FOR LOWER TIER COVERED TRANSACTIONS (1) The prospective contractor certifies, by signing this certification, neither it nor its principals is presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment. declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any federal .' .-.' ,... .'. '''''<ncy or agency. . . . . . . .-P. 0....... . ........ . ........ . :: . : . ; . : . : ( . .'9/t1ere the prospective contractor is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification. such . . 1 attach an explanation to this certification. ..... . o. ........ . ........ . ........ . .... . prospective participant 1/1212010 Date ~a_fiala, Chairman Name Title Collier COUDtv Board of Com.!IIis~ionen Agency/Organization (Certification signature should be same as Contract signature.) Instructions for Certification 1 The terms "covered transaction," "debarred," "suspended," "ineligible," "lower tier covered transaction," "person," "primary covered transaction," and "voluntarily excluded," as used herein, have the meanings set out in the sections of rules implementing Executive Order 12549. (2 CFR 180.5-180.1020. as supplemented by 2 CFR 376.10-376.995). You may contact the Contract Manager for assistance in obtaining a copy of those regulations. 2 This certification is a material representation of facts upon which reliance was placed when the parties entered into this transaction. If it is later determined that the contractor knowingly rendered an erroneuus certifi{,;ation, in addition to other remedies available to the federal government, the agency may pursue available remedies, including suspension and/or debarment 3 The contractor wiIJ provide immediate written notice to the Contract Manager if at any time the contractor learns that its certification was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances. The contractor may decide the method and frequency by which it determines the eligibility of its principals. Each participant to a lower tier covered transaction may, but is not required to, check the Excluded Parties List System (EPLS). 4 The contractor will include a "Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion - Lower Tier Covered Transaction" in all its lower tier covered transactions and in all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions S The contractor agrees that it shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier covered transaction with a person who is debarred, suspended, detennined ineligible or voluntarily excluded from participation, unless otherwise authorized by the federal government. 6 If the contractor knowingly enters into a lower tier covered transaction with a person who is suspended, debarred, ineligible. or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction, in addition to other remedies available to the federal government, the agency may pursue available remedies, including suspension, and/or debarment. 7 The contractor may rely upon a certification of a prospective panicipant in a lower tier covered transaction that it is not debarred, suspended, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from the covered transaction, unless it knows that the certification is erroneouS. (Revised June 2008) ATTEST: DWIGHT E, BROCK, Cier~:': Approved lIS to form & \egal8UfIk;lenCY , P#~OA 2-, - Colleen Greene, Assistent CountY />JlOfntlY . :1 31 By: ~_~-~----=_~~~_