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DATE: 411 12009
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CONTRACT NUMBER: P-09-115-H VENDOR NUMBER: 0000031804
CONTRACT TITLE: Child Passenger Safety Restraint Instruction NAME I ADDRESS: Kimberly Wilson dba Babysafe of Fresno
2037 W. Bullard, #301
Fresno, CA 9371 1 CONTRACT PERIOD:
USING AGENCIES: Dept of Public Health
TERMS: Net 45 Days
DEUMRY TERMS:
DEUMRY TIME:
BUYER:
CONTRACT VALUE:
LOCATION:
H - Patricia J. Flaherty a k4dq
$6,700.00 Annual Maximum
REPRESENTATNE: Kimberly Wilson
TELEPHONE: (559) 432-2223
FAX:
E-MAIL:
BOARDlOROUPlSTATE CONTRACT NO:
REQUISITION NO'S:
5629001 101
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[7 ~enewal [7 S holt Term Tic Date: ~12/if2013
n~djustment Evergreen Code: 952
n~dd0n ill REPORTS: None
Org: 56201748
Supersedes 270042H
COMMODITIES, SERVICES OR MAINTENANCE COVERED UNDER THlS ACTION:
Provide child passenger restraint educational program and distribution of child passenger restraints through Child Ride Safe Program. See attached
agreement.
SPECIAL C0NDITK)NS FOR USE:
'AUTOMATIC RENEWAL: In the absence of notification from vendor to Purchasing, or instructions from County department to Purchasing, thii
~~t will automatically renew for one year on July 1, 2010, July 1,201 1, July 1,2012 and July 1, 2013.
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AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 2 qCLday of fi aR ch ,2009,
by and between the COUNTY OF FRESNO, a Political Subdivision of the State of California,
hereinafter referred to as "COUNTY", and KIMBERLY WILSON d.b.a. BABYSAFE OF
FRESNO, a Sole Proprietorship, whose address is, 2037 West Bullard #301 Fresno, California
9371 1, hereinafter,referred to as "CONTRACTOR.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, COUNTY, through its Department of Public Health's (DPH) Maternal, Child and
Adolescent Health (MCAH) Program, is in need of an independent contractor for professional
educational services relating to child passenger safety restraint systems; and
WHEREAS, COUNTY, through its Child RideSafe Program, is responsible for providing
community education for Fresno County residents, and a program for loan or low-cost purchase of
child passenger safety restraint systems for economically disadvantaged families in Fresno County;
and
WHEREAS COUNTY, through its Child RideSafe Program, desires to provide instruction and
education for violators of Vehicle Codes 15620,27360,27360.5, or 27362; and
WHEREAS, CONTRACTOR is willing and able to provide services required by COUNTY,
pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of their mutual covenants and conditions, the parties
hereto agree as follows:
1. DEFINITIONS
For the purposes of this Agreement, the parties agree that the definitions set forth in this
section shall govern the meaning of these terms in this Agreement.
A. "Violator" refers to an individual who has been cited for violating Vehicle Codes
15620,27360,27360.5, or 27362 regarding child passenger safety andlor children left unattended in a
vehicle.
B.
MCAH client.
"Attendee" refers to any Fresno County resident who is not a violator or a
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C. "MCAH Client" refers to individuals referred to the CONTRACTOR by
COUNTY'S MCAH Program.
D. "Economically Disadvantaged" refers to a violator or attendee whose income is
no more than three hundred percent (300%) above the current Federal poverty level.
2. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES
A. CONTRACTOR shall perform educational classes relating to the importance of
child passenger safety restraints, including but not limited to, demonstrating the correct way to secure
a child passenger safety restraint system. A copy of the manufacturer's instructions will be provided
for each child passenger safety restraint system distributed to MCAH clients and for each child
passenger safety restraint system purchased by economically disadvantaged violators and attendees.
MCAH clients may be accompanied by a family memberlcoach when attending the educational
classes at no additional cost to the COUNTY.
B. CONTRACTOR shall provide instruction on the correct way to secure a child in
the child passenger safety restraint system.
C. CONTRACTOR shall provide instruction on the importance of using a child
passenger safety restraint system correctly on every ride and that failure to do so will result in the
child not being properly protected (VC 27360 and 27360.5).
D. CONTRACTOR shall provide instruction on the dangers of leaving young
children unattended in motor vehicles (VC 15620).
E. CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for obtaining the "Release of Liability and
Indemnification Agreement" form identified as Exhibit A, attached hereto and by this reference
incorporated herein, from each MCAH client, attendee, and violator that receives a child passenger
safety restraint system from CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR shall review Exhibit A with said
MCAH clients, attendees and violators, and sign as witness to said signature.
F. CONTRACTOR shall provide one (1) child passenger safety restraint system to
each MCAH client completing the educational classes conducted by CONTRACTOR, as described
herein. Should a MCAH client be expecting multiple births, one (1) child passenger safety restraint
system shall be provided for each child. There shall be a minimal reimbursement from the MCAH
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clients to CONTRACTOR for the child passenger safety restraint systems.
G. CONTRACTOR shall provide child passenger safety restraint systems to
violators and attendees determined to be economically disadvantaged upon completion of the
educational classes conducted by CONTRACTOR, as described herein.
H. CONTRACTOR shall conduct a minimum of two (2) educational classes for
violators and attendees at locations in rural Fresno County that are mutually agreed upon between
COUNTY and CONTRACTOR with a minimum of twelve (1 2) in attendance at each educational
class.
I. In addition, CONTRACTOR shall perform all services and fulfill all
responsibilities as identified in Exhibit B, attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein.
3. COUNTY RESPONSIBILITES
COUNTY shall provide child passenger safety restraint systems to CONTRACTOR at
no cost to CONTRACTOR.
4. TERM
This Agreement shall become effective July 1,2009 and shall terminate on the 30th day
of June, 2010.
This Agreement shall automatically be extended for four (4) additional twelve (1 2)
month periods upon the same terms and conditions herein set forth, unless written notice of non-
renewal is given by CONTRACTOR or COUNTY or COUNTY'S DPH Director, or designee, not
later than sixty (60) days prior to the close of the current Agreement term.
5. TERMINATION
A. Non-Allocation of Funds - The terms of this Agreement, and the services to be
provided thereunder, 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 giving CONTRACTOR thirty (30) days advance written notice.
B. Breach of Contract - 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;
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2) A failure to comply with any term of this Agreement;
3) A substantially incorrect or incomplete report submitted to COUNTY;
4) Improperly performed service.
In no event shall any payment by COUNTY constitute a waiver by COUNTY of
any breach of this Agreement or any default which may then exist on the part of CONTRACTOR.
Neither shall such payment impair or prejudice any remedy available to COUNTY with respect to the
breach or default. COUNTY shall have the right to demand of CONTRACTOR the repayment to
COUNTY of any funds disbursed to CONTRACTOR under this Agreement, which in the judgment of
COUNTY were not expended in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. CONTRACTOR shall
promptly refund any such funds upon demand, or at COUNTY's option, such repayment shall be
deducted from future payments owing to CONTRACTOR under this Agreement.
C. Without Cause - Under circumstances other than those set forth above, this
Agreement may be terminated by CONTRACTOR or COUNTY or COUNTY's DPH Director, or
designee, upon the giving of thirty (30) days advance written notice of an intention to terminate.
6. COMPENSATION
A. COUNTY's MCAH PROGRAM
COUNTY shall pay CONTRACTOR and CONTRACTOR agrees to receive
compensation at the rate of Fifteen and No1100 Dollars ($15) per COUNTY MCAH client completing
an educational class provided by CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR shall collect an additional Fifteen
and No1100 Dollars ($15) from each COUNTY MCAH client upon such client's completion of the
educational class. There shall be no reimbursement from COUNTY to CONTRACTOR for COUNTY
MCAH clients' family members/coaches attending an educational class provided by CONTRACTOR.
COUNTY shall pay CONTRACTOR and CONTRACTOR agrees to receive a
travel fee of One Hundred and No1100 Dollars ($100.00) for each educational class provided by
CONTRACTOR at the two (2) rural Fresno County sites.
In addition, COUNTY shall pay CONTRACTOR and CONTRACTOR agrees to
receive reimbursement at the current County of Fresno mileage reimbursement rate for travel between
CONTRACTOR'S address and the two (2) rural Fresno County sites where educational services shall
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be provided by CONTRACTOR.
In no event shall the maximum amount of compensation paid to CONTRACTOR
by COUNTY for services performed under this Agreement be in excess of Six Thousand Seven
Hundred and No1100 Dollars ($6,700.00) for each twelve (12) month period of this Agreement. It is
understood that all expenses incidental to CONTRACTOR'S performance of services under this
Agreement shall be borne by CONTRACTOR.
Payments by COUNTY shall be made within forty-five (45) days after receipt and
verification of CONTRACTOR'S invoices by COUNTY's Department of Public Health. Invoices
shall be paid upon satisfactory completion of all services and deliverables, as determined by
COUNTY's DPH Director, or designee. If CONTRACTOR should fail to comply with any provision
of this Agreement, COUNTY shall be relieved of its obligation for fbrther compensation.
B. COUNTY's CHILD RIDESAFE PROGRAM
It is understood by all parties that CONTRACTOR shall have available said
child passenger safety restraint systems for violators and attendees determined to be economically
disadvantaged who attend the educational classes, for a fee not to exceed Twenty-Five and No1100
Dollars ($25.00) per child passenger safety restraint system, payable to CONTRACTOR by each
violator and attendee receiving said child passenger safety restraint system from CONTRACTOR.
CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for complying with any applicable sales tax requirements.
INVOICING
For services related to the COUNTY's MCAH Program, CONTRACTOR shall send
monthly invoices, in triplicate, to COUNTY addressed to the County of Fresno, Department of Public
Health, P. 0. Box 11867, Fresno, California 93775, Attention: DPH Public Health Nursing Division
Manager. Said invoices shall itemize the services provided by CONTRACTOR to COUNTY.
8. 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
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,
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employee, joint venturer, 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 which are directly or indirectly the subject of this Agreement.
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.
9. MODIFICATION
Any matters of this Agreement may be modified from time to time by the written
consent of all the parties without, in any way, affecting the remainder.
However, minor changes as determined by COUNTY'S DPH Director, or designee, may
be made with the written approval of COUNTY'S DPH Director, or designee, and CONTRACTOR.
Minor changes include, but are not limited to changes that will not significantly alter the
responsibilities identified in Paragraph Two (2) and Paragraph Three (3), and changes in addresses to
which notices or invoices are to be sent. Any changes to the services shall not result in an increase to
the maximum compensation.
10. NON-ASSIGNMENT
Neither party shall assign, transfer or sub-contract this Agreement nor their rights or
duties under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party.
11. HOLD-HARMLESS
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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 attorneys fees and court 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 attorneys fees and court 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.
CONTRACTOR accepts full responsibility for the care of the child passenger safety
restraint system referenced in this Agreement while it is in his or her possession. It is understood that
the COUNTY is not responsible for any alterations, changes or modifications that CONTRACTOR
may make to said child passenger safety restraint system. It is also understood that COUNTY
assumes no liability for any injury or damage that may arise from the furnishing, installation,
maintenance or use of any child passenger safety restraint system sold or otherwise fhrnished to a
recipient pursuant to this Agreement. In addition, CONTRACTOR agrees to indemnify COUNTY for
Federal, State of California andlor local audit exceptions resulting from noncompliance herein on the
part of the CONTRACTOR.
12. 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 throughout the term of this Agreement:
A. Commercial General Liability
Commercial General Liability Insurance with limits of not less than One Million
Dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence and an annual aggregate of Two Million
Dollars ($2,000,000). This policy shall be issued on a per occurrence basis.
COUNTY may require specific coverage including completed operations,
product liability, contractual liability, Explosion, Collapse, and Underground
(XCU), fire legal liability or any other liability insurance deemed necessary
because of the nature of the Agreement.
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B. Automobile Liability
Comprehensive Automobile Liability Insurance with limits for bodily injury of
not less than Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000) per person, Five
Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000) per accident and for property damages of
not less than Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000), or such coverage with a
combined single limit of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000). Coverage
should include owned and non-owned vehicles 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 with limits of
not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence, Three Million
Dollars ($3,000,000) annual aggregate.
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D. Worker's Compensation
A policy of Worker's Compensation Insurance as may be required by the
California Labor Code.
CONTRACTOR shall obtain endorsements to the Commercial General Liability
16 1 I insurance naming the County of Fresno, its officers, agents, and employees, individually and
17 1) collectively, as additional insured, but only insofar as the operations under this Agreement are
18 concerned. Such coverage for additional insured shall apply as primary insurance and any other I I
19 1 I insurance, or self-insurance, maintained by the COUNTY, its officers, agents and employees shall be
20 11 excess only and not contributing with insurance provided under the CONTRACTOR'S policies herein.
21 This insurance shall not be cancelled or changed without a minimum of thirty (30) days advance I I
22 1 I written notice given to COUNTY.
23 11 Within thirty (30) days from the date CONTRACTOR signs this Agreement,
24 CONTRACTOR shall provide certificates of insurance and endorsements as stated above for all of the I I
25 foregoing policies, as required herein, to the County of Fresno, Department of Public Health, P.O. Box I I
26 11 11867, Fresno, California, 93775, Attention: Contracts Section - 6th Floor, stating that such insurance
27 I I coverages have been obtained and are in fill force; that the County of Fresno, its officers, agents and
28 employees wili not be responsible for any premiums on the policies; that such Commercial General
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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 the COUNTY, its officers, agents and employees, shall be
excess only and not contributing with insurance provided under the 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 with admitted insurers licensed to do business in the State of
California. Insurance purchased shall be from companies possessing a current A.M. Best, Inc. rating
of A FSC VII or better.
13. RECORDS
CONTRACTOR shall maintain all programmatic records. Such records shall be
retained by CONTRACTOR for a period of three (3) years after expiration or termination of this
Agreement. Records shall be the property of the CONTRACTOR.
14. REPORTS
CONTRACTOR shall submit monthly reports by the tenth (loth) of each month to
County of Fresno, Department of Public Health, Attention: Child RideSafe Program Coordinator, P.O.
Box 11867, Fresno, California 93775.
Reports shall include the following:
A. Listing of names, addresses, phone numbers, ages, ethnicities, and languages of
all violators/attendees that completed the educational classes during the previous
month.
B. Documentation of the number and type of child passenger safety restraint
systems distributed during the previous month.
C- Documentation of the number of educational sessions conducted during the
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previous month.
D. Documentation to the COUNTY'S Child RideSafe Program Coordinator on
program progress and/or improvement ideas.
15. COMPLIANCE WITH STATE REQUIREMENTS
CONTRACTOR recognizes that COUNTY operates its MCAH program under certain
policies and procedures with the State of California Department of Health Services, identified as
Maternal and Child Health Branch Fiscal Year 2008-09 Agency Allocation Policies and Procedures
incorporated herein by reference, and that under said policies and procedures the State of California
imposes certain requirements on COUNTY and its subcontractors. CONTRACTOR acknowledges
review of said policies and procedures and shall adhere to the State of California requirements
identified in said policies and procedures, as appropriate to CONTRACTOR.
16. PROPERTY OF COUNTY
Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement, any child passenger safety restraint
systems andlor educational materials/documents given by COUNTY to CONTRACTOR, as required
for the services provided under this Agreement, but not distributed by CONTRACTOR under the
terms of this Agreement, shall be returned to the COUNTY'S MCAH Program and Child RideSafe
Program as appropriate.
17. CONFlDENTIALITY
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.
18. LICENSESICERTIFICATION
CONTRACTOR shall throughout the term of this Agreement, maintain all necessary
licenses, permits, approvals, certificates, waivers and exemptions necessary for the provision of the
services hereunder and required by the laws and regulations of the United State of America, State of
California, Fresno County and any other applicable government agencies. CONTRACTOR shall
notify COUNTY immediately in writing of its inability to obtain or maintain such licenses, pennits,
approvals, certificates, waivers and exemptions, irrespective of the pendency of any appeal related
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thereto. Additionally, CONTRACTOR shall comply with all other applicable laws, rules or
regulations, as any may now exist or be hereafter changed.
19. NON-DISCRIMINATION
During the performance of this Agreement, CONTRACTOR shall not unlawfully
discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment, or recipient of services, because of
race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, medical condition, sexual
7 1 I orientation, marital status, age or gender, pursuant to all applicable State of California and Federal
8 statutes and regulations. I I
20. AUDITS AND INSPECTIONS
CONTRACTOR shall at any time during business hours, and as often as the COUNTY
11 I I 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. CONTRACTOR shall, upon request by the
COUNTY, permit the COUNTY to audit and inspect all such records and data necessary to ensure
14 CONTRACTOR'S compliance with the terms of this Agreement. I I
If this Agreement exceeds Ten Thousand and No/ 100 Dollars ($10,000.00),
CONTRACTOR shall be subject to the examination and audit of the State Auditor for a period of
three (3) years after final payment under contract (Government Code section 8546.7).
21. NOTICES
The persons having authority to give and receive notices under this Agreement and their I I addresses include the following:
COUNTY
Director, County of Fresno
Department of Public Health
P. 0. Box 1 1867
Fresno, CA 93775
CONTRACTOR
Kimberly Wilson, d.b.a.
BabySafe of Fresno
2037 West Bullard #301
Fresno, CA 937 1 1
Any and all notices between the COUNTY and the CONTRACTOR provided for or permitted
under this Agreement, or by law, shall be in writing and shall be deemed duly served when personally
delivered to one of the parties, or in lieu of such personal service, when deposited in the United States
Mail, postage prepaid, addressed to such party.
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22. GOVERNING LAW
The parties agree that, for the purposes of venue, performance under this Agreement is
to 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.
23. SEVERABILITY
The provisions of this Agreement are severable. The invalidity or unenforceability of
any one provision in this Agreement shall not affect the other provisions.
24. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement, including all Exhibits, and CONTRACTOR'S response thereto,
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 understandings of any nature whatsoever unless expressly
included in this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day and
year first hereinabove written.
ATTEST:
CONTRACTOR.
KIMBERLY WILSON, d.b.a.
BABYSAFE OF FRESNO
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Print Name:
Title: w-e 1(
Chairman of the Board, or
President, or any Vice President
Date: 3) \ g (0 4
Tax I.D. No.: 77-0463387
Mailing Address:
2037 West Bullard #301
Fresno, CA 937 1 1
Phone No.: (559) 432-2223
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APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
KEVIN BRIGGS
INTERIM COUNTY COUNSEL
APPROVED AS TO ACCOUNTING FORM:
VICKI CROW, C.P.A., AUDITOR-CONTROLLER/
TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR
REVIEWED AND RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL:
Department of Public Health
Fund/Subclass:
Organization:
Account #:
Requisition #:
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Exhibit A
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Release of Liability and Indemnification Agreement
I hereby acknowledge receipt of a child passenger safety restraint system from Kimberly
Wilson d.b.a. BabySafe of Fresno, hereinafter referred to as "BABYSAFE". I
understand and agree that the County of Fresno is not a dealer of said restraint systems
nor a participant for profit in the distribution of said restraints systems.
Initial in the space provided after you have read and understand the statement.
1. I have been shown by BABYSAFE and understand the correct way to secure the child
passenger safety restraint system in my vehicle according to the manufacturer's
instructions. I have been provided a copy of the instructions for the restraint system
and have read and understand the instructions.
Initials
(Instructor) Witness
2. I have been instructed by BABYSAFE and understand the correct way to secure a
child in the restraint system according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Initials
(Instructor) Witness
3. All straps, buckles and other items necessary for the proper use of the child passenger
safety restraint system, as described in the instructions, have been provided to me by
BABYSAFE. The restraint system and all necessary items have been tested for
correct operational use.
Initials
(Instructor) Witness
4. I understand that it is important to use the child passenger safety restraint system
correctly on every carlvehicle ride. I understand that failure to do so means the child
will not be properly protected. I agree to use this child passenger safety restraint
system for its intended purposeluse only.
Initials
(Instructor) Witness
Exhibit A
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5. I have no information that the County of Fresno exercises any control over the
manner in which BABYSAFE distributes the restraint system, or the manner in which
BABYSAFE instructs the recipient as to the proper use of the restraint system. I
understand that as to those details, BABYSAFE exercises exclusive control.
Initials
(Instructor) Witness
I agree to use the restraint system only as instructed by the manufacturer.
I agree that I will not bring any claim against the County of Fresno or any or all of its
agencies, agents, employees, servants or representatives for any damages arising out of
use of the restraint system.
I agree to defend and indernnifL the County of Fresno and any or all of its agencies,
agents, employees, servants or representatives, against any and all claims, actions,
attorney fees and costs, in the event any claim is brought by or on behalf of any member
of my family arising out of use of the restraint system. This agreement is binding upon
my heirs, successors and assigns.
Recipient of Restraint System (signature)
Witness (Instructor signature)
Kimberly Wilson, dba
BabySafe of Fresno
Date
Date
Exhibit B
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SCOPE OF WORK
Description of Services
Instruction will include verbal and written instruction regarding child passenger
safety issues, laws, and techniques, as well as instruction and demonstration of proper
restraint system installation and use according to manufacturer's instructions.
Classes will take place at sites mutually agreed upon by COUNTY and
CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR will provide Spanish language interpreters for
Spanish-speaking only violators/attendees.
COUNTY purchases child passenger safety restraint systems and makes these
available to the CONTRACTOR at no cost. If a violatorlattendee does not have a child
passenger safety restraint system for their child, and meets the financial eligibility
criteria established by the COUNTY, the CONTRACTOR may provide them with a
low-cost child passenger safety restraint system. Distribution of child passenger safety
restraint systems to eligible violators/attendees shall be limited to: one (1) child safety
restraint system per family unless instructor determines otherwise.
If CONTRACTOR is unable to make a determination regarding the distribution
of child passenger safety restraint systems, the CONTRACTOR shall contact
COUNTY's Child RideSafe Coordinator for assistance.
Contractor Requirements
CONTRACTOR shall:
A. Schedule at least two (2) educational classes during each month of this
Agreement;
B. Provide education in accordance with Education Program Curriculum
Guidelines outlined in Section 111;
C. Pick up child passenger safety restraint systems from COUNTY's
warehouse and transport said child passenger safety restraint systems to
education site;
D. Assume ownership and responsibility of said child passenger safety restraint
systems when CONTRACTOR obtains them from the COUNTY's
warehouse;
E. Provide storage for unused child passenger safety restraint systems;
F. Ensure each child passenger safety restraint system is properly configured
for the vehicle in which it is to be installed;
G. Assist or supervise recipient on how to install the child passenger safety
restraint system;
H. Prior to issuing a certificate of completion to violators of Vehicle Code (VC)
27360 and 27360.5, CONTRACTOR shall conduct an inspection on their
Exhibit B
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child passenger safety restraint systems to ensure that it meets applicable
federal safety standards and is appropriate for the agelweight of said violators'
children.
I. Utilize a current recall list and manufacturers' instructions for all child
passenger safety restraint systems available from 1996 to the present
(available from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration);
J. Provide all class participants with educational materials to take home;
K. Maintain record of attendance at each educational class session; and
L. Maintain copies of class evaluations completed by each
violator/attendee/MCAH client.
111. Education Program Curriculum Guidelines:
A. Ratio of instructors to violators of VC 15620, 27360,27360.5, and 27362 is a
minimum of one (1) instructor to no more than fifteen (15) violators.
B. Curriculum shall include the following:
1. At least two (2) hours of instruction (not including paperwork);
2. A summary of laws: VC 15620'23 1 16,273 15,27360,27360.5, and
27362;
3. Utilization of up-to-date video footage, including dummies in crashes and
deploying air bags;
4. Instruction on the proper installation and use of child passenger safety
restraint systems for children ages 0-15 years.