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Home My WebLink AboutP-21-237 Amendment One Deaf and Hard of Hearing Service Center.pdf coU� County of Fresno INTERNAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT ROBERT BASH, DIRECTOR—CIO 0 1$5O Facility Services • Fleet Services • Graphics Information Technology • Purchasing Security • Telecommunications AMENDMENT NUMBER ONE (1) Agreement Number: P-21-237 May 27, 2022 Deaf and Hard of Hearing Service Center 5340 N. Fresno Street Fresno, CA 93710 Contract Number P-21-237 covering the provision of American Sign Language Interpreting and Deaf Awareness Training Services is amended as follows: Include services to County Administrative Office as described in revised attachment"A". The department contact is Sonja Dosti 559-600-1224. This amendment will be effective May 26, 2022 through the expiration date of the agreement. Amendment provisions shall remain in full force and effect with any contract renewals. Maximum: The County of Fresno desires to increase this Agreement in the amount of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00). In no event shall services performed and/or fees paid under this Agreement be in excess of One Hundred and Ninety-Five Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($195,500.00). Electronic Signatures. The parties agree that this Agreement may be executed by electronic signature as provided in this section. A. An "electronic signature" means any symbol or process intended by an individual signing this Agreement to represent their signature, including but not limited to (1) a digital signature; (2) a faxed version of an original handwritten signature; or(3) an electronically scanned and transmitted (for example by PDF document) of a handwritten signature. B. Each electronic signature affixed or attached to this Agreement(1) is deemed equivalent to a valid original handwritten signature of the person signing this Agreement for all purposes, including but not limited to evidentiary proof in any administrative or judicial proceeding, and (2) has the same force and effect as the valid original handwritten signature of that person. C. The provisions of this section satisfy the requirements of Civil Code section 1633.5, subdivision (b), in the Uniform Electronic Transaction Act (Civil Code, Division 3, Part 2, Title 2.5, beginning with section 1633.1). D. Each party using a digital signature represents that it has undertaken and satisfied the requirements of Government Code section 16.5, subdivision (a), paragraphs (1)through (5), and agrees that each other party may rely upon that representation. This Agreement is not conditioned upon the parties conducting the transactions under it by electronic means and either party may sign this Agreement with an original handwritten signature. Please acknowledge your acceptance by returning all pages of this letter to my office via email or USPS. 333 W. Pontiac Way,Clovis,CA 93612/(559)600-7110 The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer CONTRACT NO. P-21-237 Page 2 Deaf and Hard of Hearing Service Center May 27, 2022 If you have any questions, please contact Erin Jones, Purchasing Analyst, at (559) 600-7110 or email eiones(aVresnocountyca.gov. FOR THE COUNTY OF FRESNO Digitally signed by Gary Cornuelle Gary CO rn U e I I e Date:2022.06.03 14:39:37-07'00' Gary E. Cornuelle Purchasing Manager 333 W. Pontiac Way Clovis, CA 93612 GEC:EJ G:\PUBLIC\CONTRACTS&EXTRACTS\2021 CONTRACTS\P-21-237 DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING SERVICE CENTER\CONTRACTS&AMENDMENTS\WORKING FILES\P-21-237 AMENDMENT ONE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING SERVICE CENTER.DOCX CONTRACT NO. P-21-237 Page 3 Deaf and Hard of Hearing Service Center May 27, 2022 CONTRACTOR TO COMPLETE: Company: A-, �-V'(e C'4t4r- Type of Entity: Individual ❑ Limited Liability Company W's,ole Proprietorship ❑ Limited Liability Partnership ❑ Corporation E] General Partnership Signature I� sue- �� l U1 K cir ^� aaz2 -.. Print Name kfid Title or Date Signature Steve Longo, DHHSC Board P sident 5/31/22 Print Name and Title Date 2813 Ashcroft Ave Clovis CA 93611 Address City State Zip c9 Puy y TELEPHONE NUMBER FAX NUMBER E- AIL ADDRESS ACCOUNTING USE ONLY ORG No.: 2540 Account No.: 7295 Requisition No.: 5402200017 (2/2021) G:\PUBLIC\CONTRACTS&EXTRACTS\2021 CONTRACTS\P-21-237 DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING SERVICE CENTER\CONTRACTS&AMENDMENTS\WORKING FILES\P-21-237 AMENDMENT ONE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING SERVICE CENTER.DOCX CONTRACT NO. P-21-237 Revised Attachment A Deaf and Hard of Hearing Service Center May 27, 2022 Revised Attachment "A " Summary of Services ORGANIZATION: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Service Center SERVICE: American Sign Language Interpreting/Deaf Awareness Training Services CONTRACT PERIOD: July 1, 2021 —June 30, 2024 CONTRACT AMOUNT: $195,500 total. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Service Center(CONTRACTOR) shall provide American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting and deaf awareness training services to employees, contracted providers, clients and patients of the County of Fresno (COUNTY) Department of Social Services, Department of Behavioral Health, Department of Public Health, Department of Child Support Services, Probation Department, Library, and the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority. CONTRACTOR's certified ASL interpreters will be sanctioned and approved by either the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf(RID), National Association of the Deaf(NAD), American Consortium of Certified Interpreters (ACCI), or National Interpreter Certification (NIC). Only services requested by the above COUNTY Departments shall be invoiced under this Agreement. CONTRACTOR's RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. CONTRACTOR will accept all ASL interpreting service and deaf awareness training requests by COUNTY. 2. Within one (1) hour of ASL interpreting service request, CONTRACTOR will respond to requesting party and schedule an interpreter. 3. CONTRACTOR will be responsive to scheduling needs of COUNTY, including emergent situations requiring an ASL interpreter within twenty-four(24) hours or less. CONTRACTOR will ensure 100% of all requests are scheduled and conducted at the date/time requested by COUNTY, or as mutually negotiated between CONTRACTOR and COUNTY. 4. CONTRACTOR will provide a minimum of twenty-four(24) hour notice if rescheduling of interpreter is necessary. (Less than 24-hour notice will be deemed acceptable only in instances of interpreter illness or other urgent circumstances.) 5. CONTRACTOR will provide only RID, NAD, ACCI or NIC certified interpreters to all appointments. 6. CONTRACTOR will provide monthly invoices with completed Verification of Sign Language Interpreting Services documentation, and any other pertinent information as requested by COUNTY. 7. CONTRACTOR will meet with COUNTY staff at least quarterly for service coordination, problem/ issue resolution and information sharing. 8. CONTRACTOR will provide annual Civil Rights training to their staff during the first quarter of every calendar year and will provide relevant proof to COUNTY DSS by April 1 for each contract year. G:\PUBLIC\CONTRACTS&EXTRACTS\2021 CONTRACTS\P-21-237 DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING SERVICE CENTER\CONTRACTS&AMENDMENTS\WORKING FILES\P-21-237 AMENDMENT ONE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING SERVICE CENTER.DOCX CONTRACT NO. P-21-237 Revised Attachment A Deaf and Hard of Hearing Service Center May 27, 2022 COUNTY RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. COUNTY will coordinate with CONTRACTOR for the provision of ASL interpreting services to meet the needs of COUNTY clients. 2. For regularly scheduled appointments, COUNTY will provide as much notice of the needed ASL interpreter service as possible, and a minimum of seventy-two (72) hours advance notice. If COUNTY determines an urgent need for interpreter services exists, a minimum of twenty-four (24) notice will be provided to CONTRACTOR. 3. For after-hours emergent requests, COUNTY will allow one hour for CONTRACTOR to respond and dispatch interpreter services after message has been left by requesting COUNTY staff. 4. In the event of appointment rescheduling or cancellation, COUNTY will provide a minimum of twenty-four(24) hours advance notice to CONTRACTOR or accept CONTRACTOR invoicing for appointment as originally scheduled. 5. COUNTY requests for deaf awareness training or stenography services shall be made a minimum of one (1)week in advance. G:\PUBLIC\CONTRACTS&EXTRACTS\2021 CONTRACTS\P-21-237 DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING SERVICE CENTER\CONTRACTS&AMENDMENTS\WORKING FILES\P-21-237 AMENDMENT ONE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING SERVICE CENTER.DOCX CONTRACT NO. P-21-237 Revised Attachment A Deaf and Hard of Hearing Service Center May 27, 2022 BUDGET SUMMARY ORGANIZATION: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Service Center SERVICE: American Sign Language Interpreting/Deaf Awareness Training Services CONTRACT PERIOD: July 1, 2021 -June 30, 2024 CONTRACT AMOUNT: $195,500 total. FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 Total Department of Behavioral Health $18,000 $18,000 $18,000 $54,000 Department of Social Services $13,000 $13,000 $13,000 $39,000 Fresno County Library $13,000 $13,000 $13,000 $39,000 Department of Child Support Services $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $15,000 Probation Department $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $15,000 Department of Public Health $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $7,500 IHSS Public Authority $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $6,000 Total $58,500 $58,500 $58,500 $175,500 County Administrative Office $20,000 Total Contract Maximum $195,500 ASL interpreter services will be paid on a fee-for-service basis. Reimbursement rates are as follows: Hours Cost Day Rate 8:00 am to 5:00 pm $80 per hour Evening Rate 5:00 pm to 8:00 am $80 per hour Weekend Rate 12:00 am Saturday to 11:59 pm Sunday $80 per hour Detention Facility All Inclusive $80 per hour Emergency Rate Services requested with less than 24- Double the above listed rates hour notice Legal ASL Interpreting Full Day/Half Day $325/$185 Deaf Awareness Training All Inclusive $35 per hour Stenographic Service All Inclusive Current Market Rate There is a one-hour minimum charge for all assignments. After the first hour, charges accrue in half-hour increments. For requests exceeding one hour, two interpreters may be scheduled as a team. Assignments will be invoiced as scheduled unless a minimum of 24-hour notice of change in appointment date and/or time, or cancellation is provided. No-Shows will be invoiced. 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