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PROCUREMENT AGREEMENT
Agreement Number P-22-244
June 24, 2022
Karen Crozier dba Jewel of Justice
7 E Myers Avenue
Fresno, CA 93706
The County of Fresno (County) hereby contracts with Karen Crozier dba Jewel of Justice (Contractor)to
conduct community participatory action research in accordance with the text of this agreement and
Attachment"A".
TERM: This Agreement shall become effective July 1, 2022 and shall remain in effect through June 30,
2024.
EXTENSION: This Agreement may be extended for one (1) additional one (1)year period by the mutual
written consent of all parties.
MINIMUM ORDERS: Unless stated otherwise there shall be no minimum order quantity. The County
reserves the right to increase or decrease orders or quantities.
CONTRACTOR'S SERVICES: Contractor shall perform the services as described in Attachment"A"
attached, at the rates set forth in Attachment"A".
ORDERS: Orders will be placed on an as-needed basis by The Department of Behavioral Health under this
contract.
PRICES: Prices shall be firm for the contract period.
MAXIMUM: In no event shall services performed and/or fees paid under this Agreement be in excess of one
hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000.00).
ADDITIONAL ITEMS: The County reserves the right to negotiate additional items to this Agreement as
deemed necessary. Such additions shall be made in writing and signed by both parties.
DELIVERY: The F.O.B. Point shall be the destination within the County of Fresno. All orders shall be
delivered complete as specified. All orders placed before Agreement expiration shall be honored under the
terms and conditions of this Agreement.
DEFAULT: In case of default by Contractor, the County may procure the articles/services from another
source and may recover the loss occasioned thereby from any unpaid balance due the Contractor or by any
other legal means available to the County. The prices paid by County shall be considered the prevailing
market price at the time such purchase is made. Inspection of deliveries or offers for delivery, which do not
meet specifications, will be at the expense of Contractor.
333 W. Pontiac Way,Clovis,CA 93612/(559)600-7110
*The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
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INVOICING: An itemized invoice shall be sent to requesting County department in accordance with invoicing
instructions included in each order referencing this Agreement. The Agreement number must appear on all
shipping documents and invoices. Invoice terms shall be Net 45 Days.
INVOICE TERMS: Net forty-five (45) days from the receipt of invoice.
TERMINATION: The County reserves the right to terminate this Agreement upon thirty (30)days written
notice to the Contractor. In the event of such termination, the Contractor shall be paid for satisfactory
services or supplies provided to the date of termination.
LAWS AND REGULATIONS: The Contractor shall comply with all laws, rules and regulations whether they
be Federal, State or municipal, which may be applicable to Contractor's business, equipment and personnel
engaged in service covered by this Agreement.
AUDITS AND RETENTION: Terms and conditions set forth in the agreement associated with the purchased
goods are incorporated herein by reference. In addition, the Contractor shall maintain in good and legible
condition all books, documents, papers, data files and other records related to its performance under this
contract. Such records shall be complete and available to Fresno County, the State of California, the federal
government or their duly authorized representatives for the purpose of audit, examination, or copying during
the term of the contract and for a period of at least three years following the County's final payment under the
contract or until conclusion of any pending matter(e.g., litigation or audit), whichever is later. Such records
must be retained in the manner described above until all pending matters are closed.
LIABILITY: The Contractor agrees to:
Pay all claims for damage to property in any manner arising from Contractor's operations under this
Agreement.
Indemnify, save and hold harmless, and at County's request defend the County, its officers, agents and
employees from any and all claims for damage or other liability, including costs, expenses (including
attorney's fees and costs), causes of action, claims or judgments resulting out of or in any way connected
with Contractor's performance or failure to perform by Contractor, its agents, officers 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.
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:
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
coverage including completed operations, product liability, contractual liability, Explosion-Col lapse-
Underground, fire legal liability or any other liability insurance deemed necessary because of the nature
of the 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.
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Additional Requirements Relatinq 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 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, Department of Behavioral Health, Dennis Horn, Diversity Services
Coordinator, 1952 E Dakota Ave., Fresno CA, 93726, stating that such insurance coverage have been
obtained and are in full force; that the County of Fresno, its officers, agents and employees will not be
responsible for any premiums on the policies; 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. Certificates of Insurance are to include the
contract number at the top of the first page.
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 purchased from companies possessing a current A.M. Best, Inc. rating of A FSC VII or
better.
COMING ON COUNTY PROPERTY TO DO WORK: Contractor agrees to provide maintain and furnish
proof of Comprehensive General Liability Insurance with limits of not less than $500,000 per occurrence.
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, 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 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
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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.
NON-ASSIGNMENT: Neither party shall assign, transfer or sub-contract this Agreement nor their rights or
duties under this Agreement without the written consent of the other party.
AMENDMENTS: This Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement between the Contractor and the County
with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all previous negotiations, proposals, commitments,
writings, advertisements, publications, Request for Proposals, Bids and understandings of any nature
whatsoever unless expressly included in this Agreement. This Agreement supersedes any and all terms set
forth in Contractor's invoice. This Agreement may be amended only by written addendum signed by both
parties.
INCONSISTENCIES: In the event of any inconsistency in interpreting the documents which constitute this
Agreement, the inconsistency shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order of priority: (1)the
text of this Agreement(excluding Attachment"A"); and (2)Attachment"A".
GOVERNING LAWS: This Agreement shall be construed, interpreted and enforced under the laws of the
State of California. Venue for any action shall only be in County of Fresno.
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 Agreement to my office via email or
USPS.
Please refer any inquiries in this matter to Margo Jacobie, Purchasing Analyst, at (559) 600-7110 or
mjacobie@fresnocountyca.gov,
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FOR THE COUNTY OF FRESNO
Digitally signed by Gary
Gary Cornuelle
Cornuelle Date:2022.06.27
10:16:25-07'00'
Gary E. Cornuelle
Purchasing Manager
333 W. Pontiac Way
Clovis, CA 93612
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CONTRACTOR TO COMPLETE:
Company: Jewel of Justice
Type of Entity:
Individual E Limited Liability Company
Sole Proprietorship [ Limited Liability Partnership
Corporation General Partnership
7 E. Myers Ave Fresno CA 93706
Address City State Zip
559-931-1953 karen@jewelofjustice.com
TELEPHONE NUMBER FAX NUMBER E-MAIL ADDRESS
Print Name&
Karen Crozier,Founder&President/CEO
Title: Print Name &Title:
Signature Signature:
ACCOUNTING USE ONLX
ORG No.: 56304870
Account No.: 7295
Requisition No.: 5632210101
(06/2022)
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PROCUREMENT AGREEMENT NUMBER: P-22-244 Attachment Page 1 of 2
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A TTACHMENT "A "
Scope of Work
Under this agreement,Jewel of Justice shall perform the following services and provide the following
deliverables to the Fresno County Department of Behavioral Health (Department) by June 30, 2024.
The Department seeks to gain insight about a specific target population with the intention of utilizing
the findings to develop a foundation for understanding behavioral health and increasing behavioral
health literacy.The information obtained will be used by the Department to inform the development of
services that aim to address the specific behavioral health needs of the target population.
Research has made plain the necessity of improving overall mental health awareness and literacy in the
African American community. The Department purposes to support increases in these areas with the
goal of improving mental health outcomes.
Deliverables:
• Jewel of Justice shall lead and coordinate a community participatory action research (community
intervention&education)project in conjunction with the Department,engaging and coordinating
through community and faith leaders. Phase I of project to consist of a series of community
learning sessions that will focus on a range of behavioral health topics which may include but are
not limited to:
o Mental Health 101
o Substance Use/Addiction
o Suicide Prevention
o Maternal Mental Health
o The Public Behavioral Health System
o Mental Health Crisis
o Historical/Intergenerational trauma
o Systemic/Institutional Racism
o Social/Environmental Determinants of Health
o Cultural Resilience (practice, mindsets, relationships)
o Gender/Sexuality Issues
o Socioeconomic Barriers
o Children &Adolescent Behavioral Health
o Behavioral & Developmental Differences
o Open Sessions
• Jewel of Justice shall administer and collect surveys in collaboration with project evaluator to
assess the increase in knowledge of aforementioned topics and the change in attitudes regarding
mental health.
• Jewel of Justice to collect demographic data of project participants relevant to project.
• Jewel of Justice will work directly with assigned evaluator to measure success and impact of
project and provide a formal report of the activities and outcomes of the project.
• The agreement shall not exceed $50,000 for Phase I,
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o Jewel of Justice shall manage budget and document expenditures.
o Expenditures to support community organizing and learning components of project.
Potential expenditures may include:
■ Personnel/Consultants
■ Venue procurement
■ Marketing
■ Videography
■ Food, Snacks, and Beverages
■ Participant incentives
■ Participant stipends
■ Childcare
■ Equipment&Technology(e.g., printer, laser/pointer,Zoom, etc..)
o Requesting$15,000 upfront to cover immediate costs for venue rental, childcare,food,
printing, etc. as this model will include several community training meetings and
outreach events.
• Phase I to be completed by June 30, 2023
• At conclusion of Phase I, a council consisting of leaders and participants from the African
American community who were involved with the project will be formed. Said council will
engage in a second phase to conduct a community needs assessment or engage in other
community input gathering to partner with and support the Department in developing services
that are culturally congruent to the local African American community. All council activities to be
lead and coordinated by Jewel of Justice
• Under this scope of work, Jewel of Justice is approved to hire or contract with experts,
consultants, or technical assistance to support the council in developing formal
recommendations.
• The agreement shall not exceed $100,000 for Phase 11
o Jewel of Justice shall manage budget and document expenditures.
o Expenditures to include funding for the newly formed council and other needed
supports such as food, incentives, and stipends.
• Jewel of Justice shall provide a final report and recommendations developed by the council at
the conclusion of the project.
• The project shall begin upon execution and both phases to be completed by June 30, 2024.
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