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A G R E E M E N T
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this day of September, 2019, by and between
the COUNTY OF FRESNO, a Political Subdivision of the State of California, hereinafter referred to as
"COUNTY", and The Fresno Center, a California nonprofit corporation, whose address is 4879 East
Kings Canyon Road, Fresno, California 93727, hereinafter referred to as “CONTRACTOR.”
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids Act (Welfare
and Institutions Code Sections 11200 et set. hereinafter called “CalWORKs”) and in accordance with the
Welfare and Institutions Code (WIC) section 10531, COUNTY is required to provide a plan that includes
mental health treatment services for CalWORKs recipients; and
WHEREAS, WIC section 11325.7 creates a funding stream for CalWORKs’ recipients to receive
necessary mental health services, including case management and treatment, thereby enabling them to
make the transition from welfare to work; and
WHEREAS, CONTRACTOR has the expertise and is willing and able to provide said services
pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, terms and conditions herein
contained, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1.OBLIGATIONS
A.CONTRACTOR shall perform all services and fulfill all responsibilities as identified
in COUNTY’s Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 19-070, dated April 16, 2019, and Addendum No. One
(1) to COUNTY’s RFP No. 19-070, dated May 6, 2019, collectively hereinafter referred to as COUNTY’s
Revised RFP No. 19-070 and CONTRACTOR’s response to said Revised RFP, all incorporated herein
by reference and made part of this Agreement.
B.CONTRACTOR shall perform all services set forth in Exhibit A, Summary of
Services, attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein.
C.In the event of any inconsistency among the documents described in Paragraphs
One (1) A and B hereinabove, the inconsistency shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following
10th
Agreement No. 19-450
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order of priority: 1) to this Agreement, including all Exhibits attached hereto, 2) to COUNTY’s Revised
RFP No. 19-070, and 3) to the CONTRACTOR’s response to the Revised RFP. A copy of COUNTY’s
Revised RFP 19-070 and CONTRACTOR’s response shall be retained and made available during the
term of this Agreement by COUNTY’s Department of Social Services, hereinafter referred to as
COUNTY’s DSS.
2.TERM
The term of this Agreement shall commence on September 10, 2019 through and including
June 30, 2020. This Agreement may be extended for one (1) additional consecutive twelve (12) month
period upon the approval of both parties no later than thirty (30) days prior to the first day of the twelve (12)
month extension period. The COUNTY’s DSS Director, or designee, is authorized to execute such written
approval on behalf of the COUNTY based on CONTRACTOR’s satisfactory performance
3.TERMINATION
A.Non-Allocation of Funds - The terms of this Agreement, and the services to be
provided hereunder, are contingent on the approval of funds by the appropriating government agency.
Should sufficient funds not be allocated, the services provided may be modified, or this Agreement
terminated, at any time by the COUNTY or the DSS Director or designee giving the CONTRACTOR thirty
(30)days advance written notice.
B.Breach of Contract - The COUNTY may immediately suspend or terminate this
Agreement in whole or in part, where in the determination of the COUNTY there is:
1)An illegal or improper use of funds;
2)A failure to comply with any term of this Agreement;
3)A substantially incorrect or incomplete report submitted to the COUNTY;
4)Improperly performed service.
In no event shall any payment by the COUNTY constitute a waiver by the COUNTY of any
breach of this Agreement or any default which may then exist on the part of the CONTRACTOR. Neither
shall such payment impair or prejudice any remedy available to the COUNTY with respect to the breach or
default. The COUNTY shall have the right to demand of the CONTRACTOR the repayment to the
COUNTY of any funds disbursed to the CONTRACTOR under this Agreement, which in the judgment of
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the COUNTY were not expended in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. The CONTRACTOR
shall promptly refund any such funds upon demand.
C.Without Cause - Under circumstances other than those set forth above, this
Agreement may be terminated by CONTRACTOR or COUNTY or COUNTY’s DSS Director, or
designee, upon the giving of thirty (30) days advance written notice of an intention to terminate the
Agreement.
4.COMPENSATION
For actual services provided pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, COUNTY agrees to
pay CONTRACTOR and CONTRACTOR agrees to receive compensation in accordance with Exhibit B,
Budget. Mandated travel shall be reimbursed based on actual expenditures and mileage reimbursement
shall be at CONTRACTOR’s adopted rate per mile, not to exceed the IRS published rate.
In no event shall actual services performed under this Agreement be in excess of Three
Million One Hundred Forty Eight Thousand Five Hundred Eighty Two and No/100 Dollars ($3,148,582)
for the initial period of September 10, 2019 through June 30, 2020. In no event shall actual services
performed under this Agreement be in excess of Three Million One Hundred Forty Eight Thousand Five
Hundred Eighty Two and No/100 Dollars ($3,148,582) for the period of July 1, 2020 through June 30,
2021. The cumulative total of this Agreement shall not be in excess of Six Million Two Hundred Ninety
Seven Thousand One Hundred Sixty Four and No/100 Dollars ($6,297,164).
Except as provided below regarding State payment delays, payments by COUNTY shall
be in arrears, for services provided during the preceding month, within forty-five (45) days after receipt,
verification and approval of CONTRACTOR's invoices by COUNTY's DSS. If CONTRACTOR should fail
to comply with any provision of this Agreement, COUNTY shall be relieved of its obligation for further
compensation. All final claims shall be submitted by CONTRACTOR within (60) days following the final
month of service per contract year. No action shall be taken by COUNTY on claims submitted beyond
the sixty (60) day closeout period. Any compensation which is not expended by CONTRACTOR
pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall automatically revert to COUNTY.
It is understood that all expenses incidental to CONTRACTOR'S performance of services
under this Agreement shall be borne by CONTRACTOR. If CONTRACTOR should fail to comply with
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any provision of the Agreement, COUNTY shall be relieved of its obligation for further compensation.
To the extent permitted by State and Federal rules and regulations, advanced payment of
up to twenty percent (20%) of the compensation under this Agreement may be requested of COUNTY by
CONTRACTOR. Advance payments shall be limited to implementation costs for new and/or expanded
services only. Approval of an advanced payment is at the sole discretion of COUNTY’s DSS Director or
designee. If advanced payment occurs, the amount of the advanced payment shall be deducted in equal
installments from claims submitted for the last six (6) months of the initial period of this Agreement.
5.INVOICING
CONTRACTOR shall invoice COUNTY’s DSS in arrears by the tenth (10th) of each month
for expenditures incurred to provide services rendered in the previous month to:
DSSInvoices@fresnocountyca.gov. Payments by COUNTY’s DSS shall be in arrears, for actual services
provided during the preceding month. A Monthly Activity Report (MAR) shall accompany the invoice,
reflecting services supported by the invoiced expenditures and be in a form and in such detail as
acceptable to COUNTY's DSS. Invoices shall include all corresponding documentation submitted and
identified by line item. Supporting documentation shall include but is not limited to receipts, invoices
received and documented administrative/overhead costs. No reimbursement for services shall be made
until invoices and MARs reviewed and approved by COUNTY's DSS.
At the discretion of COUNTY’s DSS Director or designee, if an invoice is incorrect or is
otherwise not in proper form or detail, COUNTY’s DSS Director or designee shall have the right to withhold
full payment of the invoice that is incorrect or improper after five (5) days prior written notice or email
correspondence to CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR agrees to continue to provide services for a period of
ninety (90) days after written or email notification of an incorrect or improper invoice. If after the ninety (90)
period the invoice(s) is still not corrected to COUNTY’s DSS satisfaction, COUNTY or COUNTY’s DSS
Director or designee may elect to terminate this Agreement, pursuant to the termination provisions stated in
Paragraph Three (3) of this Agreement. All final claims shall be submitted by CONTRACTOR within sixty
(60)days following the month of actual service for which payment is claimed. No payment for services shall
be made by COUNTY’s DSS on claims submitted beyond sixty (60) days following the month of actual
service for which payment is invoiced.
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6.INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR:
In performance of the work, duties and obligations assumed by CONTRACTOR under this
Agreement, it is mutually understood and agreed that CONTRACTOR, including any and all of the
CONTRACTOR'S officers, agents, and employees will at all times be acting and performing as an
independent contractor, and shall act in an independent capacity and not as an officer, agent, servant,
employee, joint venture, partner, or associate of the COUNTY. Furthermore, COUNTY shall have no right
to control or supervise or direct the manner or method by which CONTRACTOR shall perform its work and
function. However, COUNTY shall retain the right to administer this Agreement so as to verify that
CONTRACTOR is performing its obligations in accordance with the terms and conditions thereof.
CONTRACTOR and COUNTY shall comply with all applicable provisions of law and the
rules and regulations, if any, of governmental authorities having jurisdiction over matters the subject
thereof.
Because of its status as an independent contractor, CONTRACTOR shall have absolutely
no right to employment rights and benefits available to COUNTY employees. CONTRACTOR shall be
solely liable and responsible for providing to, or on behalf of, its employees all legally-required employee
benefits. In addition, CONTRACTOR shall be solely responsible and save COUNTY harmless from all
matters relating to payment of CONTRACTOR'S employees, including compliance with Social Security
withholding and all other regulations governing such matters. It is acknowledged that during the term of this
Agreement, CONTRACTOR may be providing services to others unrelated to the COUNTY or to this
Agreement.
7.MODIFICATION:
A.Any matters of this Agreement may be modified from time to time by the written
consent of CONTRACTOR and DSS Director or Designee without, in any way, affecting the remainder.
B.Notwithstanding the above, changes to the budget, attached hereto as
Exhibit B, in an amount not to exceed ten percent (10%) of the total maximum compensation as
identified in Section Four (4) of this Agreement, may be made with the written approval of COUNTY’s
DSS Director or designee and CONTRACTOR. Budget line item changes shall not result in any change
to the maximum compensation amount payable to CONTRACTOR, as stated herein.
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C. CONTRACTOR hereby agrees that changes to the compensation under this
Agreement may be necessitated by a reduction in funding from State and/or Federal sources.
COUNTY’s DSS Director or designee may modify the maximum compensation depending on State and
Federal funding availability, as stated in Section Four (4) in this Agreement. CONTRACTOR further
understands that this Agreement is subject to any restrictions, limitations or enactments of all legislative
bodies which affect the provisions, term, or funding of this Agreement in any manner.
8.ASSIGNMENTS AND SUBCONTRACTS:
CONTRACTOR shall not assign, transfer or sub-contract this Agreement nor their rights or
duties under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the COUNTY or COUNTY’s DSS Director
or designee. Any transferee, assignee, or subcontractor will be subject to all applicable provisions of this
Agreement, and all applicable State and Federal regulations. CONTRACTOR shall be held primarily
responsible by the COUNTY for the performance of any transferee, assignee, or subcontractor unless
otherwise expressly agreed to in writing by COUNTY. The use of subcontractor by CONTRACTOR shall
not entitle CONTRACTOR to any additional compensation than is provided for under this Agreement.
9.HOLD HARMLESS:
CONTRACTOR agrees to indemnify, save, hold harmless, and at COUNTY'S request,
defend the COUNTY, its officers, agents, and employees from any and all costs and expenses (including
attorney’s fees and costs), damages, liabilities, claims, and losses occurring or resulting to COUNTY in
connection with the performance, or failure to perform, by CONTRACTOR, its officers, agents, or
employees under this Agreement, and from any and all costs and expenses (including attorney’s fees and
costs), damages, liabilities, claims, and losses occurring or resulting to any person, firm, or corporation who
may be injured or damaged by the performance, or failure to perform, of CONTRACTOR, its officers,
agents, or employees under this Agreement.
10.INSURANCE
Without limiting the COUNTY's right to obtain indemnification from CONTRACTOR or any
third parties, CONTRACTOR, at its sole expense, shall maintain in full force and effect, the following
insurance policies or a program of self-insurance, including but not limited to, an insurance pooling
arrangement or Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) throughout the term of the Agreement:
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A.Commercial General Liability
Commercial General Liability Insurance with limits of not less than Two Million Dollars
($2,000,000.00) per occurrence and an annual aggregate of Four Million Dollars ($4,000,000.00). This
policy shall be issued on a per occurrence basis. COUNTY may require specific coverages including
completed operations, products liability, contractual liability, Explosion-Collapse-Underground, fire legal
liability or any other liability insurance deemed necessary because of the nature of this contract.
B.Automobile Liability
Comprehensive Automobile Liability Insurance with limits of not less than One Million
Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per accident for bodily injury and for property damages. Coverage should include
any auto used in connection with this Agreement.
C.Professional Liability
If CONTRACTOR employs licensed professional staff, (e.g., Ph.D., R.N., L.C.S.W.,
M.F.C.C.) in providing services, Professional Liability Insurance with limits of not less than One Million
Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence, Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000.00) annual aggregate.
D.Worker's Compensation
A policy of Worker's Compensation insurance as may be required by the California Labor
Code.
E.Molestation
Sexual abuse / molestation liability insurance with limits of not less than One Million Dollars
($1,000,000.00) per occurrence, Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) annual aggregate. This policy shall be
issued on a per occurrence basis.
F.Additional Requirements Relating to Insurance
CONTRACTOR shall obtain endorsements to the Commercial General Liability insurance
naming the County of Fresno, its officers, agents, and employees, individually and collectively, as additional
insured, but only insofar as the operations under this Agreement are concerned. Such coverage for
additional insured shall apply as primary insurance and any other insurance, or self-insurance, maintained
by COUNTY, its officers, agents and employees shall be excess only and not contributing with insurance
provided under CONTRACTOR's policies herein. This insurance shall not be cancelled or changed without
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a minimum of thirty (30) days advance written notice given to COUNTY.
CONTRACTOR hereby waives its right to recover from COUNTY, its officers, agents, and
employees any amounts paid by the policy of worker’s compensation insurance required by this
Agreement. CONTRACTOR is solely responsible to obtain any endorsement to such policy that may be
necessary to accomplish such waiver of subrogation, but CONTRACTOR’s waiver of subrogation under
this paragraph is effective whether or not CONTRACTOR obtains such an endorsement.
Within Thirty (30) days from the date CONTRACTOR signs and executes this Agreement,
CONTRACTOR shall provide certificates of insurance and endorsement as stated above for all of the
foregoing policies, as required herein, to the County of Fresno, P.O. Box 1912, Fresno, CA 93718-1219,
Attention: Contract Analyst, stating that such insurance coverage has been obtained and is in full force; that
the County of Fresno, its officers, agents and employees will not be responsible for any premiums on the
policies; that for such worker’s compensation insurance the CONTRACTOR has waived its right to recover
from the COUNTY, its officers, agents, and employees any amounts paid under the insurance policy and
that waiver does not invalidate the insurance policy; that such Commercial General Liability insurance
names the County of Fresno, its officers, agents and employees, individually and collectively, as additional
insured, but only insofar as the operations under this Agreement are concerned; that such coverage for
additional insured shall apply as primary insurance and any other insurance, or self-insurance, maintained
by COUNTY, its officers, agents and employees, shall be excess only and not contributing with insurance
provided under CONTRACTOR's policies herein; and that this insurance shall not be cancelled or changed
without a minimum of thirty (30) days advance, written notice given to COUNTY.
In the event CONTRACTOR fails to keep in effect at all times insurance coverage as herein
provided, the COUNTY may, in addition to other remedies it may have, suspend or terminate this
Agreement upon the occurrence of such event.
All policies shall be issued by admitted insurers licensed to do business in the State of
California, and such insurance shall be purchased from companies possessing a current A.M. Best, Inc.
rating of A FSC VII or better.
11.CONFLICT OF INTEREST:
No officer, employee or agent of the COUNTY who exercises any function or responsibility for planning and
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carrying out of the services provided under this Agreement shall have any direct or indirect personal
financial interest in this Agreement. In addition, no employee of the COUNTY shall be employed by the
CONTRACTOR under this Agreement to fulfill any contractual obligations with the COUNTY. The
CONTRACTOR shall comply with all Federal, State of California and local conflict of interest laws, statutes
and regulations, which shall be applicable to all parties and beneficiaries under this Agreement and any
officer, employee or agent of the COUNTY.
12.NON-DISCRIMINATION:
During the performance of this Agreement CONTRACTOR shall not unlawfully discriminate
against any employee of applicant for employment, or recipient of services, because of ethnic group
identification, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, color, physical disability,
mental disability, medical condition, national origin, race, ancestry, marital status, religion, or religious
creed, pursuant to all applicable State of California and Federal statutes and regulations.
13.LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY:
CONTRACTOR shall provide interpreting and translation services to persons participating in
CONTRACTOR’s services who have limited or no English language proficiency, including services to
persons who are deaf or blind. Interpreter and translation services shall be provided as necessary to allow
such participants meaningful access to the programs, services and benefits provided by CONTRACTOR.
Interpreter and translation services, including translation of CONTRACTOR’s “vital documents” (those
documents that contain information that is critical for accessing CONTRACTOR’s services or are required
by law) shall be provided to participants at no cost to the participant. CONTRACTOR shall ensure that any
employees, agents, subcontractor, or partners who interpret or translate for a program participant, or who
directly communicate with a program participant in a language other than English, demonstrate proficiency
in the participants’ language and can effectively communicate any specialized terms and concepts peculiar
to CONTRACTOR’s services.
14.CLEAN AIR AND WATER
In the event the funding under this Agreement exceeds One Hundred Thousand and No/100
Dollars ($100,000), CONTRACTOR shall comply with all applicable standards, orders or requirements
issued under the Clear Air Act contained in 42 U.S. Code 7601 et seq; the Clean Water Act contained in 33
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U.S. Code 1368 et seq.; and any standards, laws and regulations, promulgated thereunder. Under these
laws and regulations, CONTRACTOR shall assure:
A.No facility shall be utilized in the performance of the Agreement that has been listed on
the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) list of Violating Facilities;
B.COUNTY shall be notified prior to execution of this Agreement of the receipt of any
communication from the Director, Office of Federal Activities, U.S. EPA indicating that a facility to be
utilized in the performance of this Agreement is under consideration to be listed on the EPA list of
Violating Facilities;
C.COUNTY and U.S. EPA shall be notified about any known violation of the above laws
and regulations; and
D.This assurance shall be included in every nonexempt sub-grant, contract, or
subcontract.
15.DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS
For purposes of this paragraph, CONTRACTOR will be referred to as the “grantee.” By
drawing funds against this grant award, the grantee is providing the certification that is required by
regulations implementing the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, 45 CFR Part 76, Subpart F. These
regulations require certification by grantees that they will maintain a drug-free workplace. False certification
or violation of the certification shall be grounds for suspension of payments, suspension or termination of
grants, or government wide suspension or debarment. CONTRACTOR shall also comply with the
requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1990 (California Government Code section 8350 et seq.).
16.CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION, INELIGIBILITY AND
VOLUNTARY EXCLUSION-LOWER TIER COVERED TRANSACTIONS
A.COUNTY and CONTRACTOR recognize that CONTRACTOR is a recipient of State
funds under the terms of this Agreement. By signing this Agreement, CONTRACTOR agrees to comply
with applicable suspension and debarment regulations. By signing this Agreement, CONTRACTOR attests
to the best of its knowledge and belief, that it and its principals:
1)Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared
ineligible, or voluntarily excluded by any Federal department or agency; and
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2)Shall not knowingly enter into any covered transaction with an entity or person
who is proposed for debarment under Federal regulations, debarred, suspended, declared ineligible, or
voluntarily excluded from participation in such transaction.
B.CONTRACTOR shall provide immediate written notice to COUNTY if at any time
during the term of this Agreement CONTRACTOR learns that the representations it makes above were
erroneous when made or have become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.
C. CONTRACTOR shall include a clause titled “Certification Regarding Debarment,
Suspension, Ineligibility, and Voluntary Exclusion – Lower Tier Covered Transactions” and similar in
nature to this paragraph in all lower tier covered transactions and in all solicitations for lower tier
covered transactions.
D. CONTRACTOR shall, prior to soliciting or purchasing goods and services in excess
of $25,000 funded by this Agreement, review and retain the proposed vendor’s suspension and
debarment status at https://sam.gov/SAM/.
17.CONFIDENTIALITY AND SECURITY
All services performed by CONTRACTOR under this Agreement shall be in strict
conformance with all applicable Federal, State of California, and/or local laws and regulations relating to
confidentiality. CONTRACTOR shall require its employees, agents, officers and subcontractors to comply
with the provisions of Sections 10850 and 14100.2 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, as well as the
California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Manual of Policies and Procedures, Division 19-0000 and
the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) Medi-Cal Eligibility Procedures Manual, Section
2H. These Code sections provide that:
A.All applications and records concerning any individual made or kept by any public
officer or agency in connection with the administration of any provision of the Welfare and Institutions Code
relating to Medicaid or any form of public social services for which grants-in-aid are received by the State of
California from the United States government shall be confidential, and shall not be open to examination for
any purpose not directly connected with the administration of such public social services.
B.No person shall publish, disclose or use or permit or cause to be published or
disclosed any list of persons receiving public social services, except as is provided by law.
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C.No person shall publish, disclose, or use or permit or cause to be published,
disclosed or used any confidential information pertaining to an applicant or recipient, except as is provided
by laws.
CONTRACTOR shall inform all of its employees, agents, officers and subcontractors of the
above provisions and that any person knowingly and intentionally violating such provisions is guilty of a
misdemeanor.
In addition, CONTRACTOR, its employees, agents and officers shall comply, and require all
of its subcontractors to comply, with (1) the DHCS Medi-Cal Privacy and Security Agreement between the
California DHCS and the County of Fresno that is then in effect, and (2) the Privacy and Security
Agreement between the CDSS and the County of Fresno that is then in effect, both of which together shall
be referred to as “the Agreements” and are incorporated herein by this reference. The current versions of
both the DHCS and CDSS Privacy and Security agreements are available upon request or can be viewed
at: http://www.co.fresno.ca.us/MediCalPrivacy/. CONTRACTOR shall insure that all personally identifiable
information (PII), as defined in the Agreements, concerning program recipients shall be kept confidential
and shall not be opened to examination, publicized, disclosed, or used for any purpose not directly
connected with the administration of the program. CONTRACTOR shall use appropriate administrative,
physical, and technical safeguards to protect PII, as set forth in the Agreements. Upon discovery of a
breach, security incident, intrusion, or unauthorized access, use, or disclosure of PII, CONTRACTOR shall
immediately report the incident to the COUNTY by calling (559) 600-2300 or E-mailing at
dssprivacyofficer@fresnocountyca.gov. CONTRACTOR shall certify that all employees, agents, officers
and subcontractors have received privacy and security training before accessing any PII and have received
refresher training annually, as required by the Agreements.
18.SINGLE AUDIT CLAUSE:
A.If CONTRACTOR expends Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($750,000)
or more in Federal and Federal flow-through monies, CONTRACTOR agrees to conduct an annual audit
in accordance with the requirements of the Single Audit Standards as set forth in Office of Management
and Budget (OMB) Title 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 200. CONTRACTOR shall submit
said audit and management letter to COUNTY. The audit must include a statement of findings or a
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statement that there were no findings. If there were negative findings, CONTRACTOR must include a
corrective action plan signed by an authorized individual. CONTRACTOR agrees to take action to
correct any material non-compliance or weakness found as a result of such audit. Such audit shall be
delivered to COUNTY’s DSS, Administration, for review within nine (9) months of the end of any fiscal
year in which funds were expended and/or received for the program. Failure to perform the requisite
audit functions as required by this Agreement may result in COUNTY performing the necessary audit
tasks, or at COUNTY’s option, contracting with a public accountant to perform said audit, or, may result
in the inability of COUNTY to enter into future agreements with CONTRACTOR. All audit costs related
to this Agreement are the sole responsibility of CONTRACTOR.
B.A single audit report is not applicable if all CONTRACTOR’s Federal contracts
do not exceed the Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($750,000) requirement or CONTRACTOR’s
funding is through Drug related Medi-Cal. If a single audit is not applicable, a program audit must be
performed and a program audit report with management letter shall be submitted by CONTRACTOR to
COUNTY as a minimum requirement to attest to CONTRACTOR’s solvency. Said audit report shall be
delivered to COUNTY’s DSS, Administration, for review no later than nine (9) months after the close of
the fiscal year in which the funds supplied through this Agreement are expended. Failure to comply with
this Act may result in COUNTY performing the necessary audit tasks or contracting with a qualified
accountant to perform said audit. All audit costs related to this Agreement are the sole responsibility of
CONTRACTOR who agrees to take corrective action to eliminate any material noncompliance or
weakness found as a result of such audit. Audit work performed by COUNTY under this paragraph shall
be billed to the CONTRACTOR at COUNTY cost, as determined by COUNTY’s Auditor-
Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector.
C.CONTRACTOR shall make available all records and accounts for inspection by
COUNTY, the State of California, if applicable, the Comptroller General of the United States, the Federal
Grantor Agency, or any of their duly authorized representatives, at all reasonable times for a period of at
least three (3) years following final payment under this Agreement or the closure of all other pending
matters, whichever is later.
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19.PROPERTY OF COUNTY
CONTRACTOR agrees to take reasonable and prudent steps to ensure the security of
any and all said hardware and software provided to it by COUNTY under this Agreement, to maintain
replacement-value insurance coverages on said hardware and software of like kind and quality
approved by COUNTY.
All purchases over Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) made during the life of this
Agreement that will outlive the life of this Agreement shall be identified as fixed assets with an assigned
Fresno County DSS Accounting Inventory Number. These fixed assets shall be retained by COUNTY,
as COUNTY property, in the event this Agreement is terminated or upon expiration of this Agreement.
CONTRACTOR agrees to participate in an annual inventory of all COUNTY fixed assets and shall be
physically present when fixed assets are returned to COUNTY possession at the termination or
expiration of this Agreement. CONTRACTOR is responsible for returning to COUNTY all COUNTY
owned fixed assets upon the expiration or termination of this Agreement.
20.AUDITS AND INSPECTIONS:
The CONTRACTOR shall at any time during business hours, and as often as the COUNTY
may deem necessary, make available to the COUNTY for examination all of its records and data with
respect to the matters covered by this Agreement. The CONTRACTOR shall, upon request by the
COUNTY, permit the COUNTY to audit and inspect all of such records and data necessary to ensure
CONTRACTOR'S compliance with the terms of this Agreement.
If this Agreement exceeds ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00), CONTRACTOR shall be
subject to the examination and audit of the Auditor General for a period of three (3) years after final
payment under contract (Government Code Section 8546.7).
In addition, CONTRACTOR shall cooperate and participate with COUNTY’s fiscal review
process and comply with all final determinations rendered by the COUNTY’s fiscal review process. If
COUNTY reaches an adverse decision regarding CONTRACTOR’s services to consumers, it may result in
the disallowance of payment for services rendered; or in additional controls to the delivery of services, or in
the termination of this Agreement, at the discretion of COUNTY’s DSS Director or designee. If as a result of
COUNTY’s fiscal review process a disallowance is discovered due to CONTRACTOR’s deficiency,
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CONTRACTOR shall be financially liable for the amount previously paid by COUNTY to CONTRACTOR
and this disallowance will be adjusted from CONTRACTOR’s future payments, at the discretion of
COUNTY’s DSS Director or designee. In addition, COUNTY shall have the sole discretion in the
determination of fiscal review outcomes, decisions and actions.
21.FRATERNIZATION
CONTRACTOR shall establish procedures addressing fraternization between
CONTRACTOR’s staff and clients. Such procedures will include provisions for informing CONTRACTOR’s
staff and clients regarding fraternization guidelines.
22.STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION
CONTRACTOR must comply with the mandatory standard and policies relating to energy
efficiency which are contain in the State Energy Conservation Plan issued in compliance with 42 United
States (US) Code sections 6321, et. seq.
23.CHARITABLE CHOICE
CONTRACTOR may not discriminate in its program delivery against a client or potential
client on the basis of religion or religious belief, a refusal to hold a religious belief, or a refusal to actively
participate in a religious practice. Any specifically religious activity or service made available to individuals
by the CONTRACTOR must be voluntary as well as separate in time and location from COUNTY funded
activities and services. CONTRACTOR shall inform COUNTY as to whether it is faith-based. If
CONTRACTOR identifies as faith-based, they must submit to COUNTY’s DSS a copy of its policy on
referring individuals to alternate treatment CONTRACTOR, and include a copy of this policy in their client
admission forms. The policy must inform individuals that they may be referred to an alternative provider if
they object to the religious nature of the program, and include a notice to DSS. Adherence to this policy will
be monitored during site reviews, and a review of client files. If CONTRACTOR identifies as faith-based, by
July 1 of each year CONTRACTOR will be required to report to COUNTY’s DSS the number of individuals
who requested referrals to alternate providers based on religious objection.
24.PROHIBITION ON PUBLICITY
None of the funds, materials, property or services provided directly or indirectly under this
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tickets/tables, silent auction donations, etc.) for the purpose of self-promotion. Notwithstanding the above,
publicity of the services described in Paragraph One (1) of this Agreement shall be allowed as necessary to
raise public awareness about the availability of such specific services when approved in advance by the
Director or designee and at a cost as provided in Exhibit B for such items as written/printed materials, the
use of media (i.e., radio, television, newspapers) and any other related expense(s).
25.NOTICES:
The persons and their addresses having authority to give and receive notices under this
Agreement include the following:
COUNTY CONTRACTOR
Director, COUNTY OF FRESNO Pao Yang, CEO Department of Social Services The Fresno Center P.O. Box 1912 4879 East Kings Canyon Rd Fresno, CA 93718 Fresno, CA 93727
All notices between the COUNTY and CONTRACTOR provided for or permitted under this
Agreement must be in writing and delivered either by personal service, by first-class United States mail, by
an overnight commercial courier service, or by telephonic facsimile transmission. A notice delivered by
personal service is effective upon service to the recipient. A notice delivered by first-class United States
mail is effective three COUNTY business days after deposit in the United States mail, postage prepaid,
addressed to the recipient. A notice delivered by an overnight commercial courier service is effective one
COUNTY business day after deposit with the overnight commercial courier service, delivery fees prepaid,
with delivery instructions given for next day delivery, addressed to the recipient. A notice delivered by
telephonic facsimile is effective when transmission to the recipient is completed (but, if such transmission is
completed outside of COUNTY business hours, then such delivery shall be deemed to be effective at the
next beginning of a COUNTY business day), provided that the sender maintains a machine record of the
completed transmission. For all claims arising out of or related to this Agreement, nothing in this section
establishes, waives, or modifies any claims presentation requirements or procedures provided by law,
including but not limited to the Government Claims Act (Division 3.6 of Title 1 of the Government Code,
beginning with section 810).
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26.GOVERNING LAW :
Venue for any action arising out of or related to this Agreement shall only be in Fresno
County, California.
The rights and obligations of the parties and all interpretation and performance of this
Agreement shall be governed in all respects by the laws of the State of California.
27.CHANGE OF LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT:
In the event of any change in the status of CONTRACTOR’s leadership or management,
CONTRACTOR shall provide written notice to COUNTY within thirty (30) days from the date of change.
Such notification shall include any new leader or manager’s name, address and qualifications. “Leadership
or management” shall include any employee, member, or owner of CONTRACTOR who either a) directs
individuals providing services pursuant to this Agreement, b) exercises control over the manner in which
services are provided, or c) has authority over CONTRACTOR’s finances.
28.LOBBYING ACTIVITY:
None of the funds provided under this Agreement shall be used for publicity, lobbying or
propaganda purposes designed to support or defeat legislation pending in the Congress of the United
States of America or the Legislature of the State of California.
29.DISCLOSURE OF SELF-DEALING TRANSACTIONS
This provision is only applicable if the CONTRACTOR is operating as a corporation (a
for-profit or non-profit corporation) or if during the term of the agreement, the CONTRACTOR changes
its status to operate as a corporation.
Members of the CONTRACTOR’s Board of Directors shall disclose any self-dealing
transactions that they are a party to while CONTRACTOR is providing goods or performing services
under this agreement. A self-dealing transaction shall mean a transaction to which the CONTRACTOR
is a party and in which one or more of its directors has a material financial interest. Members of the
Board of Directors shall disclose any self-dealing transactions that they are a party to by completing and
signing a Self-Dealing Transaction Disclosure Form, attached hereto as Exhibit C and incorporated
herein by reference, and submitting it to the COUNTY prior to commencing with the self-dealing
transaction or immediately thereafter.
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30.SEVERABILITY
The provisions of this Agreement are severable. The invalidity or unenforceability of any
one provision in the Agreement shall not affect the other provisions.
31.ENTIRE AGREEMENT:
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the CONTRACTOR and
COUNTY with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all previous Agreement negotiations,
proposals, commitments, writings, advertisements, publications, and understanding of any nature
whatsoever unless expressly included in this Agreement.
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1 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day and year
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ATTEST:
BERNICE E. SEIDEL
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Exhibit A
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SUMMARY OF SERVICES
ORGANIZATION: The Fresno Center
ADDRESS: 4879 E. Kings Canyon Road, Fresno CA 93727
SERVICES: Welfare to Work Mental Health Employability Services
TELEPHONE: (559)255-8395
CONTACTS: Pao Yang, CEO
EMAIL: pao.yang@fresnocenter.org
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OVERVIEW
The Fresno Center (CONTRACTOR), shall provide mental health (MH) treatment to families who
are recipients of California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) Welfare-
to-Work (WTW) benefits. The provided services will be for clients with mild-to-moderate
mental health symptoms for the purpose of removing barriers to employment, and will serve
clients both in the City of Fresno (Metro) and rural Fresno County (Rural).
The program shall have as its purpose the removal of barriers to employment by providing
mental health services, resulting in clients engaging in school, employment, or approved WTW
activities; thus resulting in clients transitioning from welfare to work.
I.TARGET POPULATION
Services will be restricted to CalWORKs WTW families including children residing in Fresno
County. It is anticipated the solicited services will serve 800 clients annually, including both
Metro and Rural areas.
II.SCHEDULE AND LOCATION OF SERVICES
Services shall be provided on the schedule listed below, except holidays which are observed by
the County of Fresno Department of Social Services (DSS). DSS may approve other holidays or
closures as requested in advance by CONTRACTOR.
A.Metro Location
1.The office location will be in the City of Fresno and will be approved by DSS.
2.Hours of Operation
a)Operational hours will be Monday through Saturday, 8 am – 5 pm.
3.Provided Services
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a)Services will be provided at convenient locations for clients, including a
centralized office location, client’s home, or other mutually agreed upon sites.
B.Rural Location
1.CONTRACTOR will have two office locations in Rural. Locations will be approved by
DSS.
a)Case Manger(s) will meet with client at client’s preferred location to ensure
minimum required number of face-to-face visits.
2.Hours of Operation
a)At minimum operational hours will be Monday through Friday, 8 am – 5 pm.
(1)Services will be offered on Saturday as needed.
3.Provided Services
a)Services will be provided at convenient locations for clients, including a
centralized office location(s), client’s home, or other mutually agreed upon
sites.
III.STAFFING
Staffing shall include, but not be limited to the positions, requirements, and responsibilities
listed below.
A.Clinical Services Director
1.Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology or at minimum be a licensed clinician, upon
approval of DSS, is required.
2.Will be responsible for overseeing and/or providing input on financial, operational,
and clinical aspects of the program.
3.Will meet with DSS for CONTRACTOR meetings at a minimum of one time per
month, or upon a schedule agreed upon by DSS.
B.Licensed Psychologist
1.A license in Clinical Psychology or similar degree is required.
2.Will provide individual and group supervision for unlicensed clinicians.
3.Will provide group supervision for case managers.
4.Will provide consultation for case managers.
5.Will conduct assessments, treatment plans, therapy and/or rehabilitation service as
time permits.
C.Licensed Clinician (Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist)
1.At minimum a Master’s Degree and License is required.
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2.Will provide individual and group supervision for unlicensed clinicians.
3.Will provide group supervision for case managers.
4.Will provide consultation for case managers.
5.Will conduct assessments, treatment plans, therapy and/or rehabilitation service as
his/her time permits.
D.Clinicians (Unlicensed)
1.At minimum, a Master’s Degree is required.
2.Will conduct assessments, treatment plans, therapy, and/or rehabilitation services.
3.May conduct all duties listed for case managers depending on the needs of the
program/clients.
4.Will work collaboratively with case managers to develop and maintain continuity of
car for clients.
E.Case Managers
1.At minimum, a Bachelors in Art or Science is required.
2.Will include at minimum, (4) FTE Spanish speaking and (1) FTE Hmong speaking case
manager(s).
a) At minimum (2) FTE case manager will work in Rural, with a minimum (1) FTE
case manager fluent in Spanish.
3.Will provide rehabilitation services, linkages, and limited transportation to
appropriate supportive services both in the office and out in the field.
F.Peer Specialists
1.Must have a High School Diploma
2.Will conduct/lead weekly support groups for clients.
3.Will provide peer support to prevent mental health relapses.
G.Receptionist
1.Will provide clerical services.
H.Child Care Provider
1.Supervise minors while caretakers are receiving therapeutic services at
CONTRACTOR’s business site.
I.Biller
1.Will prepare backup documentation and invoice DSS monthly.
J.Program Data Specialist
1.Will collect and input data that will be provided to DSS.
K.Program Network Support Specialist
1.Will assist the program with IT/technological duties.
2.Will develop and produce systems and reports to assist the overall program.
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IV.PROGRAM SERVICES
CONTRACTOR’s provided services and responsibilities shall include but not be limited to the
services listed below. CONTRACTOR will provide services in clients’ preferred language utilizing
DSS translation services when necessary. CONTRACTOR shall only provide the services in this
Agreement to clients referred by DSS. It is expected that each assessed client, who accepts
services, will be provided case management as well as offered other MH services as necessary.
Services will include a minimum of two face-to-face contacts per month, not within the same
week, with at least one face-to-face contact involving a case manager. A minimum of bi-weekly
phone calls is also expected. Services will include but are not limited to the following:
A.Prescreening
1.Prescreening is defined as attempted phone contact with a client to discuss the
provider’s services, gauge client’s interest in the program, and make a screening
appointment for clients interested in services.
a)It is expected prescreening will occur within one (1) working day of all referrals.
b)It is expected prescreening to be attempted the same day for referrals that have
been identified as high risk.
c)It is expected the provider has a dedicated phone line, operational during
working hours that WTW staff can contact for prescreening services.
(1)This dedicated line will be separate from the business line.
(2)This dedicated line will be operated by case manager or a clinician.
(3)This dedicated line will be operational Monday – Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.
B.Screening
1.Screening is defined as a face-to-face contact with a client to offer services.
Screening services will be completed by a case manager or clinician.
a)It is expected that no more than 30% of referrals will be non-responsive, or
decline meeting with CONTRACTOR for a MH screening.
b)It is expected screening will occur within five (5) working days of a referral.
c)It is expected a screening will occur within 24 hours for referrals that have been
identified as high risk, with a preference of referrals occurring the same day
when possible.
d)It is expected an assessment date is offered within five (5) working days of a
screening.
C.MH Assessment
1.MH Assessment is defined as a client assessed by a clinician for MH services.
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a)It is expected assessments be offered within five (5) working days of a
screening, and be completed within no more than (20) working days of the
original referral.
b)It is expected clients will be offered transportation to their assessment as
needed.
c)It is expected all clients will be evaluated for a CalWORKs MH exemption.
D.Individualized MH Treatment Plan
1.Individualized MH treatment plan is defined as a plan of care for each assessed
client that will:
a)Consider client’s stage of recovery.
b)Communicate in a way that meets clients and their families cognitive and
linguistic needs.
c)Tailor services and approach to align with the client’s cultural identity.
(1)The term culture in this context, should not be limited to race and ethnicity;
but should also extend to other cultural identities, including but not limited
to: former foster youth; persons with disabilities; women; lesbian, gay,
bisexual and transgender individuals; and, individuals with religious and
spiritual affiliations.
d)Provide a plan for a client to be employed, attend school, or participate in a
WTW approved activity within six (6) months of receiving services, if a MH
exemption is not applicable.
E.Case Management
1.Case management is defined as rehabilitative services that will assist clients to
improve their ability to participate in an approved WTW activity.
a)It is expected at minimum one face-to-face contact per month with each client
by a case manager.
(1)It is expected more contacts will occur as needed to assist clients to meet
their recovery/resiliency and wellness goals.
(2)It is expected case management will occur outside of the office setting as
needed.
b)Case management shall include providing transportation on a limited as need
basis, to ensure clients:
(1)Attend group, therapy, psychiatric and any other MH appointment.
(2)Access community resources, within their community, as needed.
(3)Engage in school, employment, or approved activities that result in a
transition from welfare to work.
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c)Case management linkages shall include but not limited to:
(1)MH providers included in the client’s MH plan (Medi-Cal), for therapy and
psychiatry, to ensure ongoing treatment and meaningful transitions.
(2)Department of Behavioral Health ensuring a smooth transition for clients
with severe MH symptoms.
(3)Department of Behavioral Health for clients who identify substance abuse
issues.
(4)All linkages to other MH services will ensure “warm handoffs” to ensure
clients are accessing services.
(5)Housing and other community based services as needed.
d)Case management shall include collateral services including, but are not limited
to, helping significant support persons to understand and accept the client's
condition and involving them in service planning and implementation of the
treatment plan.
F.Therapy
1.Therapy is defined as treatment performed by a clinician and will include, but not
be limited to, treatment for:
a) Individuals
b) Couples
c)Families
d)Children
2.Therapy will be offered to all clients based on diagnosis and client need.
3.Therapy will assist clients in obtaining the goal of becoming employed, attending
school, or engaging in a WTW approved activity.
G.Group
1.Group is defined as two or more clients led by CONTRACTOR in discussion of
various topics that may include depression, anxiety, or anger as examples.
a)Group will be offered Monday through Friday, or as needed at a Metro site,
with a schedule approved by DSS.
b)Group will be offered at Rural site(s) with a schedule approved by DSS.
c)Group will be offered to teens/children as needed with a schedule approved by
DSS.
H.Limited Child Care Services
1.Limited Child Care Services will be provided at the facility located in Metro Fresno.
a)Schedule will be approved by DSS.
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I.Training
1.Training will be defined as basic MH training for approximately 200 DSS WTW staff
that will assist staff to better identify, work with, and understand clients that may
present symptoms of mental illness. It is expected training will include:
a)A plan, to train approximately 200 DSS WTW staff in the initial 10-month term
of the agreement.
(1)Two half-day trainings will occur in Selma in the initial 10-month term of
the agreement.
b)Quarterly training during the second year of the agreement.
(1)Quarterly trainings will accommodate approximately 60 individuals divided
between a morning and afternoon session as requested by DSS.
(2)One training will take place in the second year of the agreement in Selma.
c)Schedule details developed in conjunction with and approved by DSS.
2.CONTRACTOR will develop and provide fliers, a video, or other media with basic MH
education which DSS can present to WTW clients as needed. Details will be
developed in conjunction with and approved by DSS.
J.Collaboration
1.CONTRACTOR will collaborate with community partners for the proposed program
as needed.
2.CONTRACTOR will secure the services of trained, qualified translators and
interpreters as necessary.
V.REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
A.Meeting with DSS
1.CONTRACTOR will be responsible for meeting with DSS, if requested, on a monthly
basis, or more often as requested by DSS for contract and performance monitoring.
B.Monthly reporting
1.CONTRACTOR will be required to submit a monthly report to DSS that will include,
but not be limited to:
a)The number of clients served by region.
b)Utilization of services by client.
c)Outcomes (See Section VIII).
d)Other data as needed or requested by DSS.
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2.CONTRACTOR will track outcome measures and other relevant client data as
requested by DSS.
3.CONTRACTOR will be required to maintain adequate files and records that meet all
reporting requirements.
VI.CIVIL RIGHTS TRAINING
CONTRACTOR will provide Civil Rights training to their staff within 30 days of the
commencement of this Agreement. CONTRACTOR will provide annual Civil Rights training to
their staff in the beginning of every calendar year and will provide relevant proof of completion
to DSS by April 1st of every calendar year. CONTRACTOR will ensure all new hires receive Civil
Rights training and proof of completion to DSS is submitted within 30 days of their hire.
VII. DSS RESPONSIBILITIES
DSS shall be responsible for referring appropriate participants to CONTRACTOR for Mental
Health Employability Services. It is anticipated that approximately 1600 participants will be
referred, and approximately 800 clients will be provided services each fiscal year.
1.DSS will confirm/verify participant eligibility to services.
2.DSS will provide referrals for Mental Health Employability services.
3.DSS shall ensure that all referred participants have been assessed and have a current
WTW plan on file.
4. The Case Management Job Specialist (CMJSs) shall ensure that CONTRACTOR is
provided with all relevant contact information for each referred participant.
5.DSS staff shall meet with CONTRACTOR's staff as often as needed to exchange
pertinent information, resolve problems, and work together to effectively
coordinate services.
6.DSS will provide assistance with supportive services including but not limited to
transportation fare/reimbursement, childcare, and other employment barriers.
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VIII.PERFORMANCE MEASURES
DSS will consider CONTRACTOR performance levels when determining the optional extension.
For each contract period, CONTRACTOR shall meet the following performance measurements
and levels:
A.Outcome 1: 70% of MH referrals are screened.
1.Progress on this outcome will be measured by the total number of referrals
CONTRACTOR receives from DSS, and the number of those referrals where a
screening is conducted. Screening is defined as a face-to-face screening of clients
for MH services.
2.It is expected that no more than 30% of referrals will be non-responsive or decline
to meet with CONTRACTOR for a MH screening.
B.Outcome 2: 50% of MH referrals are assessed and will be provided MH services.
1.Progress on this outcome will be measured by the number of referrals
CONTRACTOR receives from DSS, and the number of those referrals assessed by a
clinician and provided MH services.
C.Outcome 3: 30% of clients who are unemployed become employed or begin
participating in a WTW activity within six (6) months of assessment.
1.Progress on this outcome will be measured by clients who were unemployed and
become employed, or are attending school, or a WTW approved activity within six
(6) months of receiving service.
D.Outcome 4: 50% of clients who are employed or are participating in a WTW activity
continue to participate in a WTW activity while receiving services.
1.Progress on this outcome will be measured by clients who are employed, are
attending school, or are participating in a WTW approved activity continue to do so
while receiving services.
Exhibit B
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ORGANIZATION: The Fresno Center
SERVICES: Welfare to Work Employment Mental Health Services
CONTRACT PERIOD: September, 2019- June 30, 2020
CONTRACT AMOUNT: $3,148,582.00
BUDGET CATEGORY TOTAL
SALARIES $ 1,345,452.00
(1 – 100% FTE) Clinical Service Director
(1 – 100% FTE) Licensed Psychologist
(3 – 100% FTE) Licensed Clinician
(6 – 100% FTE) Unlicensed Clinician
(6 – 100% FTE) Case Manager I
(5 – 100% FTE) Case Manager II
(2 – 100% FTE) Case Manager III
(2 – 100% FTE) Peer Specialist
(1 – 100% FTE) Child Care Provider
(1 – 100% FTE) Receptionist
(1 – 100% FTE) Program Network Support Specialist
(1 – 100% FTE) Program Data Specialist
(1 – 100% FTE) Biller
BENEFITS $ 195,900.00
Health Ins, Retirement, Life Insurance
PAYROLL TAXES $ 115,947.00
FICA, SUI
INSURANCE $ 128,836.00
Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, Professional Liability,
Workers Compensation, Sexual Abuse/Molestation Liability
COMMUNICATIONS $ 79,000.00
Internet, alarm system, cellular monthly services, Phone system installation and
monthly fee, office phones, program staff cellular phones and monthly fee
OFFICE EXPENSES $153,117.00
Includes Office supplies, client data management system, computer and office
Software licenses, set up, and monthly fees including outlook, quick books,
Conference call, firewall, IT security, Adobe professional, etc., IT servers,
Cloud back up, data transfer and set up, In-house copying, flyers, business cards,
Stationery and postage
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OFFICE LEASE $222,600.00
Fresno office lease, Fresno Building maintenance, Fresno office modification,
Selma office lease, Second rural office lease
EQUIPMENT RENTAL $ 8,000.00
Copy machine lease and maintenance
EQUIPMENT PURCHASE $ 194,200.00
Includes Laptops, projectors and screens, office equipment, furniture, and
Fixtures (one-time purchase including chairs, cabinets, desks, partitions,
fixtures, delivery and assembly)
UTILITIES $ 35,000.00
Fresno office, Selma office, and Second rural office
TRANSPORTATION $ 334,148.00
Mileage reimbursement for program staff, Vehicle Leases,
lease vehicle maintenance and registration
PROGRAM SUPPLIES $ 21,524.00
Therapeutic supplies to be utilized during therapy and group sessions
Indirect Costs $ 314,858.00
Indirect costs at 10%
CONTRACT PERIOD TOTAL $ 3,148,582.00
Exhibit B
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ORGANIZATION: The Fresno Center
SERVICES: Welfare to Work Employment Mental Health Services
CONTRACT PERIOD: July 1, 2020- June 30, 2021
CONTRACT AMOUNT: $3,148,582.00
BUDGET CATEGORY TOTAL
SALARIES $ 1,665,437.00
(1 – 100% FTE) Clinical Service Director
(1 – 100% FTE) Licensed Psychologist
(3 – 100% FTE) Licensed Clinician
(6 – 100% FTE) Unlicensed Clinician
(6 – 100% FTE) Case Manager I
(5 – 100% FTE) Case Manager II
(2 – 100% FTE) Case Manager III
(2 – 100% FTE) Peer Specialist
(1 – 100% FTE) Child Care Provider
(1 – 100% FTE) Receptionist
(1 – 100% FTE) Program Network Support Specialist
(1 – 100% FTE) Program Data Specialist
(1 – 100% FTE) Biller
BENEFITS $ 254,759.00
Health Ins, Retirement, Life Insurance
PAYROLL TAXES $ 140,426.00
FICA, SUI
INSURANCE $ 148,836.00
Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, Professional Liability,
Workers Compensation, Sexual Abuse/Molestation Liability
COMMUNICATIONS $ 30,600.00
Internet, alarm system, cellular monthly services, Phone system
installation and monthly fee, office phones, program staff cellular phones
and monthly fee
OFFICE EXPENSES $ 110,742.00
Includes office supplies, client data management system, computer and office
Software licenses, set up, and monthly fees including outlook, quick books,
Conference Call, firewall, IT security, Adobe professional, etc., IT servers,
Cloud back up, data transfer and set up, In-house copying, flyers, business cards,
Stationery and postage
OFFICE LEASE $ 156,000.00
Fresno office lease, Fresno Building maintenance,
Selma office lease, Second rural office lease
Exhibit B
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EQUIPMENT RENTAL $ 9,600.00
Copy machine lease and maintenance
EQUIPMENT PURCHASE $ 00.00
UTILITIES $ 42,000.00
Fresno office, Selma office, and Second rural office
TRANSPORTATION $ 246,524.00
Mileage reimbursement for program staff, Vehicle Leases,
lease vehicle maintenance and registration
PROGRAM SUPPLIES $ 28,800.00
Therapeutic supplies to be utilized during therapy and group sessions
Indirect Costs $ 314,858.00
Indirect costs at 10%
CONTRACT PERIOD TOTAL $ 3,148,582.00
Exhibit C
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SELF-DEALING TRANSACTION DISCLOSURE FORM
In order to conduct business with the County of Fresno (hereinafter referred to as “County”),
members of a contractor’s board of directors (hereinafter referred to as “County Contractor”),
must disclose any self-dealing transactions that they are a party to while providing goods,
performing services, or both for the County. A self-dealing transaction is defined below:
“A self-dealing transaction means a transaction to which the corporation is a party and in
which one or more of its directors has a material financial interest”
The definition above will be utilized for purposes of completing this disclosure form.
INSTRUCTIONS
(1)Enter board member’s name, job title (if applicable), and date this disclosure is being
made.
(2)Enter the board member’s company/agency name and address.
(3)Describe in detail the nature of the self-dealing transaction that is being disclosed to
the County. At a minimum, include a description of the following:
a.The name of the agency/company with which the corporation has the
transaction; and
b.The nature of the material financial interest in the Corporation’s transaction that
the board member has.
(4)Describe in detail why the self-dealing transaction is appropriate based on applicable
provisions of the Corporations Code.
(5)Form must be signed by the board member that is involved in the self-dealing
transaction described in Sections (3) and (4).
Exhibit C
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(1) Company Board Member Information:
Name: Date:
Job
Title:
(2) Company/Agency Name and Address:
(3)Disclosure (Please describe the nature of the self-dealing transaction you are a party to):
(4) Explain why this self-dealing transaction is consistent with the requirements of Corporations
Code 5233 (a):
(5) Authorized Signature
Signature: Date: