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PROCUREMENT AGREEMENT
Agreement Number P-24-065
February 6, 2024
AspiraNet
1320 E. Shaw Avenue, Suite 140
Fresno, CA 93710
The County of Fresno(County) hereby contracts with AspiraNet(Contractor)to provide Transitional Housing
Program and Family Unification Program Case Management Services in accordance with the text of this
agreement, and Attachment"A", by this reference made a part hereof.
TERM: This Agreement shall become effective January 1, 2024 and shall remain in effect through February
29, 2024.
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 Department of Social Services 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 Sixty-Two Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Eight Dollars ($162,888.00).
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.
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.
333 W. Pontiac Way, Clovis, CA 93612 / (559) 600-7110
*The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer*
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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-Collapse-
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.
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
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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 Social Services,205 W. Pontiac Way, Clovis, CA 93612,
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
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.
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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 Susan Walker, Purchasing Technician, at 559-600-7110 or
suwalker(5fresnocountyca.gov.
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FOR THE COUNTY OF FRESNO
Digitally signed by Manuel M.
Manuel M. Vilanova Vilanova
Date:2024.02.14 10:29:16-08'00'
Manuel Vilanova
Deputy Director, ISD
333 W. Pontiac Way
Clovis, CA 93612
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CONTRACTOR TO COMPLETE:
Company: Aspiranet
Type of Entity:
❑ Individual ❑ Limited Liability Company
[] Sole Proprietorship Ij Limited Liability Partnership
[(■ Corporation [] General Partnership
1320 E. Shaw Ave. Suite 140 Fresno CA 93710
Address City State Zip
559-222-4969 x2643 559-222-0106 jmishou@aspiranet.org
TELEPHONE NUMBER FAX NUMBER E-MAIL ADDRESS
Print Name &Title: Vernon Brown, CEO Print Name &Title: Grant Lee, CH RO
Signature: A-4 Signature: /-- -
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ACCOUNTING USE ONLY
ORG No.: 56107664
Account No.: 7870
Requisition No.: 5612400936
(08/2022)
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SUMMARY OF SERVICES
ORGANIZATION:Aspiranet, Inc.
ADDRESS: 1320 Shaw Ave.,#140, Fresno, CA 93710
MANAGER:Josh Mishou, Core Program Director, (559) 222-4966
SERVICES:
Transitional Housing Program Plus (THP+)and Family Unification Program (FUP) Case Management
Services for Youth and Families
CONTRACT PERIODS:
January 1, 2024—February 29, 2024
A. SUMMARY OF SERVICES
The transitional housing and case management supportive services to be provided include:
1. THP+program that includes housing and case management services for emancipated
foster youth to assist these youth in fulfilling the goals described in the youth's
Transitional Independent Living Plan (TILP)to achieve successful self-sufficiency;and
2. FUP for youth transitioning out of foster care that provides housing and case
management services to assist youth and families in acquiring permanent,safe housing
and continued self-sufficiency; and
3. FUP Families for families for whom inadequate housing is a primary factor in either the
imminent placement of the family's child(ren) in out-of-home care, or the delay in the
discharge of the child(ren)from out-of-home care back to the family.
B.Target Populations
1. THP+
Eligible participants are young adults who exited foster care at or after age 18 including
pregnant and parenting youth.Youth can participate for a maximum of 24 months and up to age
24.Youth must be actively pursuing the goals of their TILP.
2. FUP Youth
Eligible participants must be emancipated former foster youth (or emancipating within 90 days)
at least 18 years old but not more than 24 years old at the time of program entry and have
inadequate housing.A FUP Housing Choice Voucher(HCV) may only be used to provide housing
assistance for a maximum of 18 months.
3. FUP Families
Eligible families are those involved in DSS' Child Welfare Services for whom inadequate housing
is the primary factor for the imminent placement of the family's child(ren) in out-of-home care,
or the delay in the discharge of the child(ren)from out-of-home care back to the family. Case
management services provided to referred families is voluntary and completion of these
services is not a necessary HA requirement for the receipt of an HCV.
C.SUBRECIPIENT SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING:
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1. Coordination with the County social worker and other community and public partners to
assist the participants in meeting the established goals included in their TILP.
2. Case management on a regular basis, including guidance, supportive services,
promotion of incremental responsibilities and other problem-solving skills development
that will help them succeed.
3. 24-hour crisis intervention and support to include providing each participant with a 24-
hour emergency telephone number.
4. Access to individual and group therapy when appropriate.Should participants have a
need for counseling,therapy, or medical treatment,they will be assisted in pursuing
these services through either public or private providers who accept Medi-Cal including
those providers covered under the Mental Health Services Act(MHSA).The
SUBRECIPIENT will be responsible to assure that participants have access to all medical
appointments.
5. Transportation assistance and education related to public transit.
6. Educational advocacy and support that includes assistance in completion of a High
School Diploma (HSD)or GED and assistance in applying for any college or vocational
education program and any scholarships or grants for which they may be eligible.
7. Job readiness training/support and other appropriate employment resources.
8. Services to build and support relationships with family and their community.
9. Assistance in finding and maintaining affordable housing after completion of the
program.
10. Assistance accessing other services including support groups and referrals to community
resources to aid in transitioning out of the THP+and/or FUP programs.
11. For THP only provide additional resources for pregnant and parenting youth living in
either a remote site or with a host family. It is anticipated that there will be 5
placements per year for pregnant and parenting youth including but not limited to:
a. Increased emancipation fund set up for each pregnant or parenting youth with a
monthly amount set aside in an interest-bearing account to be distributed to the
participant at the end of their participation in the program;
b. Referrals to parenting resources (e.g. First 5, head start, parenting education
classes,child care, etc.).
12. Participate in as needed contract administration meetings consisting of staff from the
COUNTY'S DSS to discuss requirements, data reporting,training, policies, and
procedures, overall program operations and any problems or foreseeable problems that
may arise.
13. Adhere to, and be responsible for compliance with, all applicable Federal, State and
local laws and regulations. In the event any law, regulation or policy referred to in the
Agreementor this Exhibit A, is amended during the term of this Agreement,the parties
agree to comply with the amended provision as of the effective date of such
amendment.
14. Collect, and provide to DSS participant data, including but not limited to,the following:
a. The number of homeless youth served;
b. The number of current and former foster youth served;
c. The number of people served who are currently and formerly on probation;
d. The number of homeless youths who exited homelessness into temporary housing;
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e. The number of homeless youths who exited homelessness into permanent housing;
f. Subpopulation data including:
i. Number of participants that are employed;
ii. Number of participants that are students;
iii. Number of participants identified as LGBTQ+;
iv. Number of participants having a disability;
v. Number of participants with their own minor children in the household;
vi. Average number of children per household including participants own
child(ren); and
vii. Average number of household occupants where participants resides.
D. COUNTY SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING:
1. Designate a contact person for SUBRECIPIENT to communicate with when necessary.
2. Meet with SUBRECIPIENT as often as needed,to exchange pertinent information,
resolve problems,and work together to coordinate referrals and services.
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Aspiranet Budget
THP+, FUP Youth,and FUP Families Program Services
Budget and Capacity Summary
THP+Services FUP Youth FUP Families Budget Total
Services Services
Program Capacity(Number of
Participant Slots) 18 30 10
Monthly Fee for Services (Cost Per
Participant) $3,263.00 $567 $570
Total 2-Month Cost $117,468.00 $34,020.00 $11,400.00 $162,888.00