HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgreement A-19-329 with CDVA.pdfAgreement No. 19-329
STA-TE OF CALIFORNIA-DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES .---------------.---------------,
STANDARD AGREEMENT
STD 213 (Rev. 10/2018)
AGREEMENT NUMBER
19XS0016
PURCHASING AUTHORITY NUMBER (if applicable)
1. This Agreement is entered into between the Contracting Agency and the Contractor named below:
CONTRACTING AGENCY NAME
Californi a Department of Veterans Affairs
CONTRACTOR NAME
County of Fresno
2. The term of this Agreement is:
START DATE
07/01/2019
THROUGH END DATE
06/30/2020
3. The maximum amount of this Agreement is :
$49,000.00 Forty nine thousand dollars and zero cents
4. The parties agree to comply with the terms and conditions of the following exhibits, which are by this reference made a part of the
Agreement.
EXHIBITS TITLE PAGES
Exhibit A Scope of Work 2
Exhibit A-1 Program Narrative 5
Exhibit B Budget Detail and Payment Provisions 3
Exhibit B-1 Budget Form/Narrative 3
ExhibitC* General Terms and Conditions-CCC-04/2017 *
Exhibit D Special Terms and Conditions 6
Items shown with an asterisk(*), are hereby incorporated by reference and made part of this agreement as if attached hereto.
These documents can be viewed at www.dgs.ca.gov/ols/resources/standardcontractlanguage.aspx
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THIS AGREEMENT HAS BEEN EXECUTED BY THE PARTIES HERETO.
CONTRACTOR
CONTRACTOR NAME (if other than an individual, state whether a corporation, partnership, etc.)
County of Fresno
CONTRACTOR BUSINESS ADDRESS
2281 Tulare st. Suite 301
PRINTED NAME OF PERSON SIGNING
Nathan Magsig
CONTRACTING AGENCY NAME
California Department of Veterans Affairs
CONTRACTING AGENCY ADDRESS
1227 0 Street
PRINTED NAME OF PERSON .SIGNING
David Gerard
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ATTEST :
BERNICE E . SEIDEL
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
County ot Fresno , State of California
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
CITY
Fresno
TITLE
STATE
CA
ZIP
93721
Chairman, Fresno County Board of Supervisors
DATE SIGNED
CITY
Sacramento
TITLE
STATE
CA
ZIP
95814
Chief, Facilities and Business Services Division
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA-DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES ,--------------~-------------~
STANDARD AGREEMENT I AGREEMENT NUMBER I PURCHASING AUTHORITY NUMBER (if applicable)
STD 213 (Rev . 10/2018) 19XS0016
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES APPROVAL EXEMPTION , IF APPLICABLE
SCM 1, 4.04A .2
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California Department of Veterans Affairs Agreement Number: 19XS0016
Exhibit A - Scope of Work County of Fresno
Page 1 of 2
VETERAN MENTAL HEALTH OUTREACH
1. INTRODUCTION/SERVICES
A. This is an Agreement in which the County of Fresno, hereafter referred to as the Contractor shall provide
mental health outreach services, as specified within Exhibit A-1, in accordance with the Mental Health
Services Act (Proposition 63), for the California Department of Veterans Affairs, (CalVet).
B. Contractor must be able to perform the tasks associated with providing services under the scope of
their license. Contractor will provide services in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations
and CalVet policies.
C. Contractor is not authorized to disperse or promise any services as described in the Agreement until
written approval has been obtained from CalVet Contract Manager and Contractor has received an
executed Agreement from CalVet. Any delivery or performance of service commenced prior to
Contractor obtaining all written approvals shall be considered voluntary on the part of Contractor.
2. CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES
Contractor shall provide the following services:
A. Expand and/or enhance mental health services to include treatment, and other related recovery
programs to veterans currently residing in or returning to the community from their military service as
they transition back to civilian life.
B. Provide the following performance measures on a periodic and annual basis:
1. Provide four (4) periodic progress reports to include the following:
a) Performance table that includes the goal for each performance measure and the source of
collecting the performance measure (See Exhibit B – Budget Detail and Payment Provisions for
periodic progress report/metric due dates).
b) Any narrative related to Performance Assessment and Data.
2. Provide an annual progress report at the end of the funding period. The report must summarize
information from the periodic reports, describe the accomplishments of the project, and describe the
next steps for implementing any plans for additional work identified during the funding period.
3. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS
A. Contractor shall be considered “Independent Contractors” in relation to CalVet and the State.
Therefore, Contractor shall not be considered employee(s) of CalVet and shall not be entitled to any
employee benefits from CalVet or the State including, but not limited to, the following:
1. Premium Pay, Overtime Pay, or Holiday Pay
2. Medical Insurance
3. Vacation or Sick Leave
4. Worker’s Compensation
5. Other employee benefits
California Department of Veterans Affairs Agreement Number: 19XS0016
Exhibit A - Scope of Work County of Fresno
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4.CONTACT INFORMATION
A.The Contract representatives during the term of this Agreement will be:
1.CalVet Home Representative:
Veterans Services- Headquarters
Phillip Leggett, Mental Health Coordinator
1227 O Street
Sacramento, Ca. 95814
Phone: (916) 503-8327
Email: phillip.leggett@calvet.ca.gov
2.Contractor Representative:
County of Fresno
David Rose, CVSO
1320 E. Shaw Ave Ste. 105
Fresno, CA 93710
Phone: (559) 600-5436
Email Address: drose@fresnocountyca.gov
B.Contract Representatives, addresses, and phone/fax numbers may be changed by issuing a 20-day
prior written notification and shall not require a formal amendment to this Agreement. The notifying
party shall provide complete contact information for the replacement Contract Representative including,
name, title, mailing address, phone/fax numbers, and email address.
All other changes require a formal written amendment to this Agreement.
California Department of Veterans Affairs Agreement Number: 19XS0016
Exhibit A-1 Program Narrative County of Fresno
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Appendix A – Program Narrative
Fresno
Section A: Statement of Need
Fresno County is one of the largest, fastest growing, and most diverse counties in the state of California with an
estimated 989,255 residents, according to the California Department of Finance. Of the nearly one million
residents in our County, approximately 45,000 are veterans along with approximately 4,000 residents that are in
the Guard or are Reservists. Serving these veterans is one of the County’s top priorities. In FY 2017-18 the
Fresno County Veterans Service Officer (CVSO) provided assistance for Mental Health Services (MHS) to
approximately 1,400 veterans, 140 being women.
Our CVSO, David Rose, and his adeptly trained staff, have made it their mission to reach out to the county’s
veteran population and make early connections with those still in the National Guard, Air Guard and Reserves.
The CVSO has designed his team to have the knowledge to identify veterans, newly discharged members and
retirees that need support and access to MHS, and immediate care for those at high risk of a mental crisis, as well
as thorough assistance with claims and benefits. The team provides veterans with education of what services are
available and a full assessment of symptoms to determine when veterans are suffering from Post-Traumatic
Stress Disorder (PTSD), Military Sexual Trauma (MST) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), so they can be referred
to the proper mental health agency; primarily the CVSO refers to the local Vet Center or Veterans Affairs Medical
Center (VA Hospital).
The CVSO represents 15 towns/cities that spans at over 6,000 square miles making outreach to connect with the
County veteran residence a priority, if veteran’s can’t get to the CVSO then the CVSO will go to them. To increase
awareness of services the CVSO’s team attends events such as Yellow Ribbon, Stand Downs, The Women
Veteran Stand Up, Job Fairs, Muster Briefings, and Armoires for National Guard Reserves Events and Homeless
Program Presentations. The CVSO also visits the local colleges and attends Retirement Briefings at the local
bases.
In addition to outreach the CVSO also collaborates with others that work to assist veterans. Susan Basmajian,
Fresno’s Veterans Justice Outreach (VJO) specialist, works with the CVSO to assist veterans with avoiding
criminalization due to mental illness and together they assist the veteran in getting the mental health support
needed. The County Veteran Service Office is located right next to the Fresno Vet Center which provides both
offices easy access for working together to help veterans suffering mental health issues. In addition to the
CVSO’s current contacts he also continues to work toward building relationships with other agencies that can
provide mental health support for veterans.
Working closely with the Central Valley Local Interagency Network Coordinator whose office is onsite, the CVSO
has identified several key barriers veterans have with accessing veteran services which include stigma, legal
matters, avoidance and concerns about career prospects. The CVSO and his team work with veterans to remove
these barriers by building a relationship of trust and understanding so the veterans feel safe to talk to staff and get
the help they need.
Section B: Proposed Service/Project
Project Goal: The CVSO and his team will identify and refer veterans and service members that are in need of
MHS to the correct agency for assistance, acquire access to aid for high risk veteran and assist with barriers
and/or claims veterans need assistance with in order to obtain the services that will help them return to the civilian
world.
Project Objectives: By June 30, 2020, the CVSO and his team will identify and assist veterans in need of MHS
• Perform 2,000 screens for MHS
• Provide 900 referrals timely and effectively to service providers in order to enhance the mental and
physical healthcare of veterans with serious mental health issues.
• Track referrals through a Referral Screening Tracking sheet which will identify the date, client name, case
number, screening for PTSD /MST and TBI and whether and where the client was referred for services.
California Department of Veterans Affairs Agreement Number: 19XS0016
Exhibit A-1 Program Narrative County of Fresno
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• Assist 1,000 veterans and their families in application/submittal of Service Related Disability
Compensation claims & Non-Service Related Disability Pensions related to Mental Health Issues.
• Attend outreach events throughout the county, conducting presentations consisting of sharing real life
stories and educating the audience regarding the services available through the Veterans Service Office,
VA hospital, Vet Center and local non-profit organizations.
o Three Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program events
o Three Stand Downs, including a 3 day event in which the CVSO, and The Fresno County
Misdemeanor Court, will hold a veteran court to eliminate misdemeanors and traffic cases, giving
the veterans a second chance.
o The Central Valley Women’s Stand Up, an event that hosts roughly 100 women veterans in
Fresno County and is held the day before the 3 day Stand Down. This event will provide the
CVSO and his team an opportunity to meet with the women and increase focus for them on MST
issues.
o Three well-structured Job Fairs for veterans that are large and well attended
o Six events at the Armoires for National Guard and Reserves
o Six Homeless veterans program presentations
• Work with the Transition Goals, Plans, Success (TGPS) program to provide those discharging/retiring
service members and their families the skills, tools and self-confidence necessary to successfully re-enter
into the civilian work force and pursue higher education or technical training.
o Attend Muster Briefings
o Attend Retirement and Separation Briefings at local bases (National Guard & Air Guard)
• Visit the local colleges once a month to provide presentations and meet students that are using their
Military Education Benefits
• Collaborate with the Veteran Justice Outreach (VJO) to assist 100 veterans with avoiding criminalization
due to mental illness and referring those in need to the Fresno Veteran Treatment Court
• Assist with the verification process of 100 MIL100 forms in collaboration with the VJO.
• With the collaboration of the Vet Center the CVSO can refer veterans, service members and their families
to obtain pro bono legal aid twice a month at the Vet Centers through its co-op with Central California
Legal Services (CCLS). These legal services will help members remove legal barriers that are preventing
access or continued maintenance of their mental healthcare. CCLS provides the following legal services
to these members:
o Housing
o Employment
o Discharge Upgrades
o Criminal Law
o Consumer Law
o Civil Law
• When applicable, shift qualifying veterans from Medi-Cal programs to the VA medical system for mental
health related care.
• Inform CalVet on issues of access to care, customer and clinician satisfaction, efficiency, and delivery of
quality healthcare.
• Build collaborations with other mental health agencies to create veteran mental health assessment days.
• Build relationships with the veterans the CVSO’s team meets with to provide an environment of trust and
understanding so the veterans feel safe to talk and be open with their needs/concerns and get the
services needed to transition back to the civilian world. With these relationships the CVSO’s team intends
to eliminate the stigma, avoidance and provide them the understanding that getting help is not a
weakness but a strength to move forward.
Section C: Proposed Implementation Approach
California Department of Veterans Affairs Agreement Number: 19XS0016
Exhibit A-1 Program Narrative County of Fresno
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Experience and Anticipated Impact
Transitioning from a military to a civilian lifestyle can be tough. Simply reconnecting with family and readjusting to
home life can be difficult enough to prevent a search for MHS, factor in finding a job or recovering from an injury
and the transition can become overwhelming. The Fresno County Veterans Service Office has years of
experience working with veterans and their Families in Fresno County. The CVSO with his team conducts mental
health outreach and refers veterans in need of care. Achievement of the outreach goals outlined in Section B
have had meaningful and relevant results because more veterans have gotten the help they need, therefore
helping veterans avoid homelessness, potentially reducing crime, overcoming barriers to employment and striving
toward a healthy lifestyle. By reaching out to veterans early and often at events, the CVSO’s team is conducting
mental health outreach to a veteran audience who otherwise may have never come into the Fresno County
Veterans Service Office. The outreach efforts are the first step in helping link this population to services to ensure
the transition is successful. Additionally assisting veterans and their families in the application/submittal of PTSD
claims may help the veteran become more self-reliant and helps inform the CalVet on issues of access to care,
customer and clinician satisfaction, efficiency, and delivery of quality healthcare which should improve the delivery
of services overall. CVSO’s team uses best practices, as identified within the Substance Abuse and MHS
Administration National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs and Practices, to help Veterans assess VA and
community resources and identify and/or address mental health/substance use issues. The CVSO’s team shows
veterans how to effectively develop a plan and prioritize goals to be successful in meeting VA requirements for
benefits to achieve rewards once they finish the treatment.
As mentioned above, the CVSO’s team attends various outreach events and as a result of the information
provided at these events, many veterans will request a follow up meeting. When meeting with veterans one-on-
one, the CVSO or other team members ask a brief series of questions to determine whether a veteran may have
an issue with PTSD, MST or TBI. The CVSO’s team also refers homeless veterans to the Fresno VA Hospital
walk-in clinic or emergency room for immediate services. Combat vets with mental health issues are referred to
the local Vet Center, which is co-located in the same complex as the County Veterans Service Office. With new
VA mental health regulations, every veteran, regardless of discharge is able to be served and stabilized if
necessary.
Number of Participants
Through this program, the Fresno County Veterans Service Office anticipates providing referrals to approximately
900 unduplicated clients for MHS. Out of the 900, approximately 100 incarcerated veterans are anticipated to
receive assistance in avoiding criminalization due to mental illness and be referred to treatment in collaboration
with the VJO. The 900 veterans will receive full services from the CVSO and staff in evaluating for PTSD/MST
and TBI and will be referred to the best agency for their needs along with any application assistance. The CVSO
is also currently collaborating with the county’s local bases which currently have 4,000 active members to provide
early assistance to those returning to civilian life.
Organization Partnerships
Many eligible referrals are sent to the Vet Center that is housed in the same building complex. Due to the
locations proximity, the CVSO has built a strong partnership with the Vet Center. Not only do veterans get
referred over to the Vet Center, The Vet Center refers veterans in need to the CVSO. The Vet Center assists
veterans and their families through many of the major adjustments in lifestyle that often occur after a veteran
returns from combat. Services for a veteran at the center includes individual and group counseling in areas such
as PTSD, MST, TBI, alcohol and drug assessment, and suicide prevention referrals. The Vet Center has also
been a connection for legal services through their co-op with Central California Legal Services (CCLS). Twice a
month CCLS is onsite at the Vet Center to provide pro bono legal service to veterans for issues in housing,
employment, discharge upgrades, criminal law and consumer law. These services allow veterans to move
forward with their lives.
The CVSO has established a unique partnership with the Fresno VA hospital that grants regular access to
Homeless Veteran Monthly Briefings, assessing for PTSD, TBI and MST, as well as other VA benefits issues.
This regimented outreach is completed monthly and targets Mental Health, homeless issues and Lesbian, Gay,
Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) veterans. The CVSO is also a regular presenter at The Fresno VA Hospital
New Employee Orientation to educate staff on what the Fresno County Veterans Service Office provides.
The CVSO in partnership with the Veteran Justice Outreach (VJO) specialist work together to assist veterans with
avoiding criminalization due to mental illness and assists the veteran in getting the mental health support they
need. The VJO specialist provides direct outreach to incarcerated veterans and with the CVSO they assist
California Department of Veterans Affairs Agreement Number: 19XS0016
Exhibit A-1 Program Narrative County of Fresno
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veterans with connecting to the proper mental health treatment. The CVSO will work with the veterans in
completing any applications and submissions for claims.
The CVSO serves as a Benefits Instructor, for California State University of Fresno. The CVSO conducts
presentations, in a classroom setting, to veteran students six times per school year offering information on
benefits, resources, and assistance available to aid them in the transition to civilian life. In addition, the CVSO
performs outreach at Veteran Resource Centers at the three Community Colleges.
The CVSO has established a working relationship with the not-for-profit organization, San Joaquin Valley
Veterans, a project of WestCare (SJVV). SJVV has administered for the past 5 years the Supportive Services for
Veterans and Families Grant. SJVV services include; life skills, education, employment readiness, family
development and counseling for PTSD and MST. SJVV also manages two Transitional Housing Projects, one for
women veterans and one for male veterans and a Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program (HVRP) housing
complex. The CVSO conducts outreach to these three facilities and implements a two way referral system with
SJVV.
Another partnership the CVSO has created is with the Central Valley Veterans (CVV) organization; this is a non-
profit organization that works with homeless veterans. CVV assists with delinquent bills that could cause veterans
to be evicted or lose services. The organization also provides assistance with providing furniture, moving
expenses, food and clothing. With this partnership the CVSO is involved with all PTSD, MST and TBI referrals
that CVV comes into contact with on a daily basis, in turn the CVSO refers veterans to CVV for their services
when needed.
Potential Barriers
The greatest potential barrier to the success of the proposed project is the lack of awareness. Many veterans do
not have knowledge of the available services. In an effort to be proactive, the CVSO is focusing on attending
Yellow Ribbon and Muster Briefing events so that soldiers are educated on resources before deployment rather
than upon their return. In addition, at every outreach opportunity, the CVSO and staff are trained to identify and
expertly refer all targeted veteran groups to appropriate resources. To further expand outreach, the CVSO will
compile and distribute comprehensive information packets addressing Mental Health issues, Women Veteran
Issues, Homeless and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) veteran issues at many other local
events such as Job Fairs for veterans.
Other barriers will also occur but the staff are ready to assist veterans to overcome their issues or concerns. The
CVSO has worked to build an environment that not only will provide information and assistance with claims but a
relationship of trust and safety. These relationships will help veterans open themselves up to talking which can
provide staff information to decipher on what is not being said if a veteran is afraid of admitting they need care or
when they seem to be feeling that getting help is a sign of weakness. Talking will also open the veteran up to
discussing if there are any legal concerns they may have, at which point the CVSO’s team can help by referring
them for legal aid with Central California Legal Services (CCLS) that was mentioned above as a partner through
the Vet Center.
Mental Health Service Future Plan
Once the funding period ends the CVSO and his team will continue to provide outreach for veterans at many
major events listed above. The CVSO has also created a new website that will provide veterans access to Mental
Health resources and request for referrals as a new method for outreach. The CVSO will continue to work on
establishing new and stronger partnerships with organizations to provide MHS to veterans. The Veterans Service
Office has also been spending time developing cross training and procedures so that when there is any staff
changes they are prepared to continue services without any adverse effects to veterans.
Section D: Proposed Implementation Approach
The CVSO will use multiple methods to track MHS provided to veterans using logs and VetPro. The CVSO and
Staff will utilize a referral tracker and update on a weekly basis, all incoming and outgoing referrals, describing the
action taken. The goal is to inform and assist veterans in getting the services they need, which will be tracked
using event logs and referral screening logs.
Event Log
Throughout the year the CVSO team will be attending at least 40 outreach events to provide presentations to
veterans and service members returning to the civilian world. During the events veterans and service members
will be informed about what services are available to them and how the CVSO team can assist with accessing the
services and completing claims for services. At each event staff will keep a log which includes event information
such as date, event title, type of event, number of veterans participating, CVSO staff attending and time spent.
California Department of Veterans Affairs Agreement Number: 19XS0016
Exhibit A-1 Program Narrative County of Fresno
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With the log staff are able to analyze the reach of how many veteran/service members are being seen. The CVSO
has enough experience to anticipate effective outreach events and to target outreach appropriately, however, if an
event is not productive for mental health assessments, an analysis will be conducted with partners for
improvements. In addition to the log providing CVSO data on how many veterans/service members are seen this
information will be used, if awarded this grant, to report hours spent at outreach events and the cost associated to
attend the event.
Referral Screening
All referrals for health care services will the tracked in the VetPro system. This will include referrals for MHS such
as PTSD, MST and TBI. Staff will also complete a referral screening log for each veteran/service member in
which a referral for MHS is completed. Each staff member will complete the log when an assessment is
completed with the date, veteran name, last 4 of the Social Security Number, Branch of Service, Type of
Screening given (PTSD/MST/TBI), indicating that referral was done and who the veteran was referred to. This log
will assist with evaluating if expectations are being met of the number of veterans screened (goal 2000) and
referred (goal 900). With the evaluation of success the CVSO can review whether action is needed to improve
outreach for getting the veterans in for screening and assistance. In addition this information will be used, if
awarded this grant, to report hours spent completing screenings (30 minutes per a veteran) and the cost
associated in completing the MHS screening.
VetPro
The CVSO will assist 900 veterans and their families in application/submittal of Service Related Disability
Compensation claims & Non-Service Related Disability Pensions related to PTSD. These claims will be filed on
VetPro which data will be collected via an adhoc report that will indicate the number of PTSD claims that are filed
for a period of time.
The CVSO will assist 100 veterans along with the VJO in avoiding criminalization due to mental illness with MHS.
Along with working in assisting this population with MHS claims the CVSO will also assist with verifying the
completion of the MIL100 forms. Claims for this population will be recorded in VetPro in which data will be
provided on an adhoc report from VetPro indicating the number of veterans that are incarcerated and track the
MIL100 forms.
Financial System
The tracking method for costs related to the CVSO will be recorded in Fresno’s PeopleSoft financial system.
Administrative Staff will use the labor distribution for each quarter to determine the CVSO hourly rate related to an
event and referral participation cost. Any cost for travel & supplies will be tracked using cost account types.
Support staff cost will also use the labor distribution for each quarter to determine the staff members hourly rate
that will support the CVSO for 3 hours a week with phone calls, photocopies, follow-ups and any other receptions
needs in office for the veterans in need of MHS.
California Department of Veterans Affairs Agreement Number 19XS0016
Exhibit B - Budget Detail and Payment Provisions County of Fresno
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1. STANDARD BUDGET DETAIL AND PAYMENT PROVISIONS
A. Invoicing and Payment
1. For services satisfactorily rendered, and upon receipt and approval of the invoices, the CalVet agrees
to compensate Contractor for services rendered in accordance with the rate specified in Exhibit B-1-
Budget Form/Narrative.
a) Total cost of the contract is $49,000.00.
b) The first quarterly payment shall be made upon approval of the contract in the amount of
$12,250.00, the remaining three payments shall be made upon receipt of quarterly invoices by
the CalVet Contract Manager.
c) Quarterly invoices shall be submitted no later than the following dates:
July 1, 2019 Contract Begins Term: July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020
October 31, 2019 1st Quarter Invoice/Metrics Due 1st Quarter (07/01/2019 –
9/30/2019)
January 30, 2020 2nd Quarter Invoice/Metrics Due 2nd Quarter (10/01/2019 – 12/31/19)
April 28, 2020 3rd Quarter Invoice/Metrics Due 3rd Quarter (01/01/2020 –
03/31/2020)
July 31, 2020 Annual Progress Reports
Counties must summarize
information from the periodic
reports, describe the
accomplishments of the project and
describe next steps for
implementing any plans for
additional work identified during the
funding period. (Annual Progress
Reports are due with 4th Quarter
invoices and metrics.)
4th Quarter (04/01/20 – 06/30/20)
2. Quarterly payments shall only be approved upon periodic invoices that shall include the Agreement
Number, County name, address and telephone number. Quarterly invoices shall also be
accompanied by the quarterly reports identified in Exhibit A – Scope of Work, and shall be submitted
in duplicate not more frequently than listed above to:
3. Invoices shall include the Agreement Number and shall be submitted in not more frequently than
monthly in arrears to:
Original Invoice Approval Copy
Department of Veterans Affairs
CalVet Accounting Office
1227 O Street, Room 402
Sacramento, CA 95814
Department of Veterans Affairs
Attn: Phillip Leggett
1227 O Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
B. Budget Contingency Clause
1. It is mutually agreed that if the Budget Act of the current year and/or any subsequent years covered
under this Agreement does not appropriate sufficient funds for the program, this Agreement shall be
of no further form and effect. In this event, the State shall have no liability to pay any funds
California Department of Veterans Affairs Agreement Number 19XS0016
Exhibit B - Budget Detail and Payment Provisions County of Fresno
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whatsoever to Contractor or to furnish any other considerations under this Agreement and Contractor
shall not be obligated to perform any provisions of this Agreement.
2. If funding for any fiscal year is reduced or deleted by the Budget Act for purposes of this program, the
State shall have the option to either cancel this Agreement with no liability occurring to the State, or
offer an Agreement amendment to Contractor to reflect the reduced amount.
C. Prompt Payment Clause
Payment will be made in accordance with, and within the time specified in, Government Code, Chapter
4.5, commencing with Section 927.
2. SPECIAL BUDGET DETAIL AND PAYMENT PROVISIONS
A. Submissions of Invoices/Claims
1. All invoices/claims must be completed thoroughly and legibly, with all applicable fields completed.
Invoices/claims that are submitted to the appropriate location but have been altered, or are
inaccurate, or do not provide all necessary information will not be accepted and will be returned to the
Contractor for correction.
2. Any changes to this provision relating to the invoice/claim submittal process, including but not limited
to an address, form, or process change, shall be an administrative change managed through the
appropriate designated CalVet office and shall not require a contract amendment.
3. Invoices/claims submitted shall include the following information in order to be considered complete
and acceptable for processing, or the invoice/claim will be returned:
a) Contractor’s Company name
b) Contractor’s Company address, phone number and e-mail
c) Date of invoice/claim
d) Invoice/claim number
e) CalVet location where services were performed
f) Agreement Number
g) Date(s) of Service
h) Total dollar amount being billed
i) First and Last name of Contractor or Provider performing services, if applicable
j) Contractor’s or Provider’s Classification, whichever is applicable
k) When applicable, contractors shall include the following information on the invoice/claim
submitted for hourly reimbursement:
1. Hourly Rate
2. Time in and time out
3. Total hours worked
California Department of Veterans Affairs Agreement Number 19XS0016
Exhibit B - Budget Detail and Payment Provisions County of Fresno
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4. Any other information or documentation reasonably required to verify and substantiate the
provision of services and the charges for such services.
California Department of Veterans Affairs Agreement Number 19XS0016
Exhibit B- Budget Form/Narrative County of Fresno
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BUDGET FORM/NARRATIVE
The Budget Form/Narrative may not represent the actual dollar amount allotted for this Agreement. The Budget
Form is the Contractor’s response to Program’s Request for Application and shall be attached as a reference for
Contractor’s proposal of how expenses will be addressed as part of this agreement.
Appendix B – Budget Form
Fresno County Veterans Service Office
Veterans Outreach Proposition 63
Budget Form
A. Personnel
Position Hourly Wage Hrs/Mo Spent
on Program
Mo/Yr Spent on
Program Cost
County Veterans Service Officer
(CVSO)
$ 41.94 37 12 $ 18,621.36
Veterans Service Representative
(VSR) II
$ 20.86 5 12 $ 1,251.60
Total $ 19,872.96
B. Fringe Benefits
Component Rate Annual Wage Cost
SDI (CVSO) 7.41% $ 18,621.36 $ 1,379.84
UIB & WC (CVSO) 0.07% $ 18,621.36 $ 13.03
Retirement (CVSO) 48.55% $ 18,621.36 $ 9,040.67
Health/Life (CVSO) 9.10% $ 18,621.36 $ 1,694.54
SDI (VSR) 6.63% $ 1,251.60 $ 82.98
UIB & WC (VSR) 0.15% $ 1,251.60 $ 1.88
Retirement (VSR) 55.45% $ 1,251.60 $ 694.01
Health/Life (VSR) 22.54% $ 1,251.60 $ 282.11
Total $ 13,189.06
C. Travel
Location Purpose Rate (Mileage Only) Cost
Various Outreach Locations Outreach $ 0.54 $ 5,196.75
Various Collaborative Events Collaborative $ 0.54 $ 2,598.38
Total $ 7,795.13
D. Supplies
Items Rate (Cost x Months) Cost
Printing Cost for Brochures $109*12 $ 1,308.00
Mailing Costs $53*12 $ 636.00
Promotional Items $123*12 $ 1,476.00
Total $ 3,420.00
E. Contracting
Name Service Rate (Cost/Individual x
Individual x Days) Cost
N/A
Total
F. Other
Item Rate Cost
Support Staff Cost $35.90*156 $ 5,600.40
Total $ 5,600.40
Totals
Section A: Personnel $ 19,872.96 Section D: Supplies $ 3,420.00
Section B: Fringe Benefits $ 13,189.06 Section E: Contracting $ 0.00
Section C: Travel $ 7,795.13 Section F: Other $ 5,600.40
California Department of Veterans Affairs Agreement Number 19XS0016
Exhibit B- Budget Form/Narrative County of Fresno
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Appendix C – Budget Narrative
Fresno County Veterans Service Office
Veterans Outreach Proposition 63
Budget Narrative
Section A: Personnel
CVSO (David Rose) and VSR’s (Joshua Christopherson, Rebecca Hawkins, Theresa Reese and Aimee Taylor)
salary cost for 504 outreach hours which consist of 275 hours of outreach at Yellow Ribbon Reintegration
Program events, Stand Downs, Job Fairs, Muster Briefings, Retirement Briefings, local college presentations,
homeless veterans program presentations and National Guard Reserve Armories events/presentations in the
area and 168 hours of one-on-one follow up with veterans and 61 hours of preparation and planning.
Section B: Fringe Benefits
The CVSO & VSR’s benefit cost for 480 outreach hours. Benefits include Retirement, Unemployment and State
Disability Insurance, Workers’ Compensation, Life and Health Insurance and Administrative Benefits. Rates
used to calculate benefit cost are based off of the County’s benefit rates for FY 2018-19.
Section C: Travel
Travel is required because the events are held outside of the Veterans Service Office. Travel costs include
mileage cost (at the current Fresno County rate) for the CVSO to attend approximately 55 outreach events
including but not limited to: Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program events, Stand Downs/Up, Job Fairs, Muster
Briefings, Retirement Briefings, local college presentations, homeless veterans program presentations and
National Guard Reserve Armories events/presentations.
Section D: Supplies
Supply cost for the printing of tri-fold color brochures and business cards to be distributed at the various
outreach events. Promotional items costs (pens, pencils, bags, banners, tarps, etc.) to be given away at
outreach events to promote the VSO mental health outreach activities. Postage cost for mailing follow up
materials, appointment letters and informational flyers. The calculation for these totals are based on the
average of actuals divided by the percent of time spent on mental health outreach and collaborative events
(23%).
Section E: Contracting
N/A
Section F: Other
Total Requesting $ 49,877.55
California Department of Veterans Affairs Agreement Number 19XS0016
Exhibit B- Budget Form/Narrative County of Fresno
Page 3 of 3
Average support staff salary and benefit cost ($35.90 per hour) for 3 hours of administrative support a week
(e.g. phone calls, photocopies, follow-up).
California Department of Veterans Affairs Agreement Number 19XS0016
Exhibit D – Special Terms and Conditions County of Fresno
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1. EXCISE TAX
The State of California is exempt from Federal Excise Taxes, and no payment will be made for any taxes
levied on employees' wages. The State will pay for any applicable State of California or local sales or use
taxes on the services rendered or equipment or parts supplied pursuant to this Contract. California may
pay any applicable sales or use tax imposed by another state.
2. STATUTORY AND REGULATORY PROVISIONS
A. This Contract shall be governed and construed in accordance with all applicable statutory and
regulatory provisions including, but not limited to:
1) Title XVIII of the Federal Social Security Act
2) Title XIX of the Federal Social Security Act
3) Chapters 7 and 8 (commencing with Section 14000), Part 3, Division 9, Welfare and Institutions
Code
4) Division 3, Title 22, California Code of Regulations (CCR)
5) Health and Safety Code Section 1340 et seq.
6) All applicable Federal provisions which regulate the administration of health care programs and
budget revisions, as contained in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 42, and Title 45,
Part 74, Title 42 United States Code, Sections 1395 et seq. and 1396 et seq.
7) Sub-chapter 13 (commencing with Section 6800), Chapter 4, Part 1, Title 17, CCR; and
8) All other applicable laws and regulations.
B. Any provision of this Contract in conflict with the applicable laws and regulations is hereby amended to
conform to the provisions of those laws and regulations. Such amendment of the Contract shall be
effective on the effective date of the statutes or regulations necessitating it, and shall be binding on the
parties even though the amendment may not have been reduced to writing and formally agreed upon
and executed by the parties. If, due to amendment in laws of regulations, Contractor is unable or
unwilling to comply with the provisions of the amendment(s), State or Contractor may terminate this
Contract in accordance with the Termination provision of this Contract.
3. EXAMINATION AND AUDIT
A. Contractor shall allow the State and its related entities, the Comptroller General of the United States,
Department of Justice (DOJ), and the Bureau of Medi-Cal Fraud, or their duly authorized
representatives, to inspect or otherwise evaluate the quality, appropriateness, and timeliness of
services performed under this Contract, and to inspect, evaluate, and audit any and all books, records,
and facilities maintained by the Contractor and Subcontractors pertaining to services under this
Contract at any time during normal business hours.
B. Contractor shall be subject to the examination and audit of the State Auditor for a period of three (3)
years after final payment under this Contract in accordance with Government Code, Section 85467.7.
The examination and audit shall be confined to those matters directly connected with the performance
of the contract, including, but not limited to, the costs of administering the Contract.
C. Books and records include, but are not limited to, all physical records originated or prepared pursuant to
the performance under this Contract, including working papers, reports, financial records, and books of
account, Medical Records, prescriptions files, Subcontracts, and any other documentation pertaining to
California Department of Veterans Affairs Agreement Number 19XS0016
Exhibit D – Special Terms and Conditions County of Fresno
Page 2 of 6
medical and non-medical services for residents of the Home. Upon request, at any time during the term
of this Contract, the Contractor shall furnish any record or copy.
4. RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES
A. The Contractor may dispute and appeal a decision or action by the State arising out of the
Interpretation or administration of this Contract. A written dispute notice shall be submitted to the
Contract Manager within thirty (30) calendar days from the date the Contractor receives notice of the
decision or action in dispute.
The Contractor’s dispute notice shall state the following, based on the most accurate information
available to the Contractor:
1) That it is a dispute pursuant to this Section.
2) The date, nature, and circumstances of the conduct, which is the subject of dispute.
3) The names, telephone numbers, function, and activity of each contractor, subcontractor, State
official, or employee involved in or knowledgeable about the conduct.
4) The identification of any documents and the substance of any oral communications involved in the
conduct. Copies of all identified documents shall be attached.
5) The reason why the Contractor is disputing the conduct.
6) The cost impact to the Contractor directly attributable to the alleged conduct, if any.
7) The Contractor’s desired remedy.
B. The State and the Contractor agree to try to resolve all contractual issues by negotiation and mutual
agreement at the Contract Manager level. The parties recognize that the implementation of this policy
depends on open-mindedness, and the need for both sides to present adequate supporting information
on matters in question. The Contract Manager, in a written decision stating the factual basis for the
decision, will decide any disputes concerning performance of this Contract. Before issuance of the
Contract Manager’s decision, informal discussions between the parties by the individuals who have not
participated substantially in the matter in dispute will be considered by the parties in efforts to reach
mutual agreement.
C. The Contract Manager will render a decision or request additional substantiating documentation from
the Contractor within thirty (30) days of receipt of the Contractor’s appeal. A copy of the decision will be
provided to the Contractor. The decision shall be final and conclusive unless, within thirty (30) days
from the date of the decision, the Contractor files a written appeal addressed to the Undersecretary,
California Department of Veterans Affairs.
D. The Undersecretary’s decision shall be final and conclusive unless the decision is arbitrary, capricious,
grossly erroneous or if any determination of fact is unsupported by substantiating evidence. The
Undersecretary’s decision will be in writing and may encompass facts, interpretations of the Contract,
and determination or application of law. The Contractor may, prior to the Undersecretary’s decision,
present oral or documentary evidence, and arguments in support of the Contractor’s appeal. The
decision will either:
1) Find in favor of the Contractor, in which case the Undersecretary may:
a) Countermand the earlier conduct which caused the Contractor to file a dispute; or
b) Reaffirm the conduct and, if there is a cost impact sufficient to constitute a change in
obligations pursuant to the payment provisions, direct the State to comply with that Section.
California Department of Veterans Affairs Agreement Number 19XS0016
Exhibit D – Special Terms and Conditions County of Fresno
Page 3 of 6
2) Deny the Contractor’s dispute and, where necessary, direct the manner of future performance; or
3) Request additional substantiating documentation in the event the information in the Contractor’s
dispute or appeal is inadequate to permit a decision to be made under paragraphs (1) or (2) above,
advise the Contractor as to what additional information is required, and establish how that
information will be furnished. The Contractor shall have thirty (30) days to respond to the
Undersecretary’s request for further information. Upon receipt of this additional requested
information, the Undersecretary will have thirty (30) days to respond with a decision. Failure to
supply additional information required by the Undersecretary within the time period specified above
shall constitute waiver by the Contractor of all claims.
E. Attorney’s fees and costs for any dispute or subsequent trial shall be borne by the respective parties.
Both parties waive trial by jury, and any trial in superior or municipal court shall be by a judge alone.
Any litigation arising out of this Contract shall be conducted in a California Court pursuant to California
law.
F. Contractor shall continue with the responsibilities under this Contract during any dispute.
5. AGENCY LIABILITY (Applies only to Federally Funded Contracts)
The Contractor warrants by execution of this Contract, that no person or selling agency has been employed
or retained to solicit or secure this Contract upon Contract or understanding for a commission, percentage,
brokerage, or contingent fee, excepting bona fide employees or bona fide established commercial or selling
agencies maintained by the Contractor for the purpose of securing business. For breach or violation of this
warranty, the State shall, in addition to other remedies provided by law, have the right to annul this Contract
without liability, paying only for the value of the work actually performed, or otherwise recover the full
amount of such commission, percentage, brokerage, or contingent fee.
6. POTENTIAL SUBCONTRACTORS
For all Agreements, with the exception of Interagency Agreements and other governmental
entities/auxiliaries exempt from bidding, nothing contained in this Contract or otherwise shall create any
contractual relation between the State and any subcontractors, and no subcontract shall relieve the
Contractor of Contractor’s responsibilities and obligations hereunder. The Contractor agrees to be as fully
responsible to the State for the acts and omissions of its subcontractors and of persons either directly or
indirectly employed by any of them, as it is for the acts and omissions of persons directly employed by the
Contractor.
The Contractor's obligation to pay its subcontractors is an independent obligation from the State’s obligation
to make payments to the Contractor. As a result, the State shall have no obligation to pay or enforce the
payment of any moneys to any subcontractor.
7. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. Upon contract award, contractor must furnish to the State an original certificate(s) of insurance stating
that the contractor has the following types of coverage, if applicable:
1) Commercial General Liability: Combined Single Limit (CSL) for no less than $1,000,000 per
occurrence for bodily injury and property damage. The policy must include coverage for liabilities
arising out of premises, operations, independent contractors, products/completed operations,
personal & advertising injury, and liability assumed under an insured contract. This insurance shall
apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought subject to the
contractor’s limit of liability.
2) Professional Liability: (Applies to any contract in which the work is of a professional nature such as,
but not limited to, physicians, architects, engineers, accountants, or consultants) Covering any
California Department of Veterans Affairs Agreement Number 19XS0016
Exhibit D – Special Terms and Conditions County of Fresno
Page 4 of 6
damages caused by an error, omission, or any negligent acts. Limits of not less than $1,000,000
per occurrence and $3,000,000 aggregate.
3) Automobile Liability (Applies to any contract in which the contractor will likely use a vehicle to
complete the project or drive a vehicle onto State property): Limits of not less than $1,000,000 per
accident. Such insurance shall cover liability arising out of an automobile including owned, hired,
and non-owned autos.
a) MCS90 endorsement on the Automobile policy (required whenever contractor will be
transporting Hazardous materials i.e. Pest Control and Waste contracts.)
4) Pollution Liability/Environmental Impairment Liability (Applies only to Pollution Contracts – i.e. Pest
Control and Waste Contracts): In addition, the certificate evidencing general liability must include
evidence of one of the following if applicable to the service:
a) Pesticide/Herbicide Endorsement, OR
b) An endorsement deleting the general liability pollution exclusion, OR
c) A separate environmental/pollution liability policy with limits not less than $1,000,000 covering
bodily injury and property damage from pollution and related clean-up costs incurred arising out
of the work or services to be performed under this contract.
5) Workers’ Compensation (Mandatory for all Contractors who have at least one employee):
Contractor shall maintain workers’ compensation and employer’s liability coverage for all its
employees who will be engaged in the performance of the contract, including special coverage
extensions where applicable. Contractor shall furnish a certificate for Workers’ Com pensation
issued by an insurance carrier licensed to write Workers’ Compensation insurance in the State of
California, including the name of the carrier and the date of expiration of insurance, or a Certificate
of Consent to Self-Insure issued by the Department of Industrial Relations.
6) Fidelity Bond/Crime Insurance: (Applies only to contracts handling State money or securities – i.e.
Armored Car Service Contracts) Contractor shall maintain Employee Dishonesty and, when
applicable, Inside/Outside Money & Securities coverages for state-owned property in the care,
custody and control of the Contractor. Coverage limits shall not be less than the amount scheduled
in the contract. The policy shall include as Contractor. Coverage limits shall not be less than the
amount scheduled in the contract. The policy shall include as loss payee the California Department
of Veterans Affairs
7) The certificate(s) of insurance shall be on an ACORD form, or equivalent, and must show
“occurrence” coverage. The certificates of insurance must also contain all of the following
provisions:
a) Name and address of the insurance company, policy number, and beginning and ending dates
of the policy.
b) Statement that the insurer will not cancel the insured’s coverage without 30 days prior written
notice to the State.
c) Statement that the State of California, its officers, agents, employees, and servants are
included as additional insured on the policy, but only insofar as the operations under this
contract.
8) Contractor agrees that any insurance herein provided shall be in full force and effect at all times
during the term of the contract. In the event said insurance coverage expires at any time during the
term of this contract, Contractor agrees to provide, at least ten (10) days prior to said expiration
date, a new certificate of insurance evidencing insurance coverage as provided for herein for not
California Department of Veterans Affairs Agreement Number 19XS0016
Exhibit D – Special Terms and Conditions County of Fresno
Page 5 of 6
less than the remainder of the term of the contract, or for a period of not less than one (1) year. In
the event contractor fails to keep in effect at all times insurance coverage herein provided, State
may, in addition to any other remedies it may have, terminate the contract upon the occurrence of
such event, subject to the provisions of the contract.
9) Contractor shall notify the State within five (5) days if any insurance coverage identified in the
contract is altered in any way.
8. RIGHT TO TERMINATE
A. The State reserves the right to terminate this Contract subject to thirty (30) days written notice to the
Contractor. Contractor may submit a written request to terminate this Contract only if the State should
substantially fail to perform its responsibilities as provided herein. However, the Contract can be
immediately terminated for cause. The term “for cause” shall mean that the Contractor fails to meet the
terms, conditions, and/or responsibilities of the contract. In this instance, the contract termination shall
be effective as of the date indicated on the State’s notification to the Contractor.
B. This Contract may be suspended or cancelled without notice, at the option of the Contractor, if the
Contractor or State’s premises or equipment are destroyed by fire or other catastrophe, or so
substantially damaged that it is impractical to continue service, or in the event the Contractor is unable
to render service as a result of any action by any governmental authority.
9. FORCE MAJEURE:
Neither party shall be liable to the other for any delay in or failure of performance, nor shall any such delay
in or failure of, performance constitute default, if such delay or failure is caused by “Force Majeure.” As
used in this section, “Force Majeure” is defined as follows: Acts of war and acts of god such as
earthquakes, floods, and other natural disasters such that performance is impossible.
10. EVALUATION OF CONTRACTOR:
Performance of the Contractor under this Agreement will be evaluated. The evaluation shall be prepared
on Contract/Contractor Evaluation Sheet (STD 4), and maintained in the Agreement file. For consultant
agreements, a copy of the evaluation will be sent to the Department of General Services, Office of Legal
Services, if it is negative and over $5,000.
11. SB/DVBE PARTICIPATION:
In accordance with requirements set forth by the State, the CalVet shall enforce all laws, rules, and
regulations pertaining to this program. It is the Contractors responsibility to provide CalVet with all required
documents as outlined in this agreement. The CalVet reserves the right to contact each SB and DVBE
identified by the Contractor to verify compliance. Failure to meet SB/DVBE requirements under Exhibit B,
and Exhibit C (GTC 610), paragraphs 19.a and 19.b. may deem the Contractor to be non-responsible and
rejected from future bid and contract opportunities with the CalVet.
12. LICENSES AND PERMITS:
The Contractor shall be an individual or firm licensed to do business in California and shall obtain at his/her
expense all license(s) and permit(s) required by law for accomplishing any work required in connection with
this contract.
If you are a Contractor located within the State of California, a business license from the city/county in
which you are headquartered is necessary; however, if you are a corporation, a copy of your incorporation
documents/letter from the Secretary of State’s Office can be submitted. If you are a Contractor outside the
State of California, you will need to submit to the California Department of Veterans Affairs a copy of your
business license or incorporation papers for your respective State showing that your company is in good
standing in that state.
California Department of Veterans Affairs Agreement Number 19XS0016
Exhibit D – Special Terms and Conditions County of Fresno
Page 6 of 6
In the event any license(s) and/or permit(s) expire at any time during the term of this contract, Contractor
agrees to provide agency a copy of the renewed license(s) and/or permit(s) within 30 days following the
expiration date. In the event the Contractor fails to keep in effect at all times all required license(s) and
permit(s), the State may, in addition to any other remedies it may have, terminate this contract upon
occurrence of such event.
13. CONSULTANT – STAFF EXPENSES
The Contractor represents that it has or shall secure at its own expense, all staff required to perform the
services described in this Agreement. Such personnel shall not be employees of or have any contractual
relationship with any governmental entity.
14. HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT (HIPAA) STANDARDS FOR
PRIVACY OF INDIVIDUALLY IDENTIFIABLE HEALTH INFORMATION
For the purpose of this contract, contractor shall comply with the federal Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPAA), as well as State and Federal requirements for privacy protection. The
definitions and obligations required by the HIPAA Standards for Privacy of Individually Identified Health
Information (U.S.C. 1320d et seq.), and implementing regulations including but not limited to 45 Code of
Federal Regulations parts 142, 160, 162, and 164, hereinafter referred to as the Privacy Rule, remain
enforce and applicable for access to protected health information, including electronic protected health
information.
15. LEGAL CONTRACTS (applies only to Legal Services Contracts)
In accordance with (Public Contract Code Section (10353.5), the Contractor shall:
A. Agree to adhere to legal cost and billing guidelines designated by the State.
B. Adhere to litigation plans designated by the state agency.
C. Adhere to case phasing of activities designated by the state agency.
D. Submit and adhere to legal budgets as designated by the state agency.
E. Maintain legal malpractice insurance in an amount not less than the amount designated by the state
agency.
F. Submit to legal bill audits and law firm audits if requested by the state agency. The audits may be
conducted by employees and designees of the state agency or by any legal cost control providers
retained by the state agency for purpose.
G. Submit to a legal cost and utilization review, as determined by the state agency.
CCC 04/2017
CERTIFICATION
I, the official named below, CERTIFY UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY that I am dul y
authorized to legall y bind th e prospective Contractor to the clause(s) listed below. This
certification is made under the laws of the State of California .
Contractor/Bidder Firm Nam e (Printed) Federal ID N umb er
County of Fresno 94 -6000512
By (Authorized Signature) _) --~~ '--~
Printed N ame and Title of Person Signing
Nathan Magsig , Chairman , Fresno County Board of Supervisors
Date Executed Ex ecuted in the County of
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C ONTRACT OR CERTIFICATI O N CLAUSES
1. STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE: Contractor has , un less exempted , complied with
the nondiscrimination program requirements . (Gov . Code§ 12990 (a-t) and CCR , Title 2 ,
Section 11102) (Not applicable to pub lic entitie s .)
2 . DRUG -FREE WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS: Contractor will comply with the
requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1990 and wil l provide a drug-free
workplace by taking the following actions:
a. Pub lish a statement notifying employees that unlawful manufacture , distribution ,
dispensation , possession or use of a controlled substance is prohibited and specifying
actions to be taken agai nst employees for vio lations .
b. Estab lish a Drug-Free Awareness Program to inform employees about:
1) the dangers of drug abuse in the workplace ;
2) the person's or organization's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace ;
3) any available counse ling, rehabi litation and emp loyee assistance programs ; and ,
4) penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse vio lations. ·
c . Every employee who works on the proposed Agreement will :
1) receive a copy of the company's drug -free workplace policy statement; and,
2) agree to abide by the terms of the company's statement as a condition of employment
on t he Agreement.
Fai lure to comp ly w ith t hese requirements may result in suspens ion of payments under
the Agreement or terminat ion of the Agreement or both and Contractor may be ineligible
for award of any future State agreements if the department determines that any of the
fo ll owing has occurred: the Contractor has made false certificat ion , or violated the
certification by failing to carry out the requirements as noted above. (Gov. Code §8350 et
seq.)
3. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD CERTIFICATION: Contractor certifies
that no more than one (1) final unappealable finding of contempt of court by a Federal
court has been issued against Contractor within the immediately preceding two-year
period because of Contractor's failure to comply with an order of a Federal court, which
orders Contractor to comply with an order of the National Labor Relations Board. (Pub.
Contract Code §10296) (Not applicable to public entities.)
4. CONTRACTS FOR LEGAL SERVICES $50,000 OR MORE- PRO BONO
REQUIREMENT: Contractor hereby certifies that Contractor will comply with the
requirements of Section 6072 of the Business and Professions Code, effective January 1,
2003.
Contractor agrees to make a good faith effort to provide a minimum number of hours of
pro bono legal services during each year of the contract equal to the lessor of 30
multiplied by the number of full time attorneys in the firm’s offices in the State, with the
number of hours prorated on an actual day basis for any contract period of less than a full
year or 10% of its contract with the State.
Failure to make a good faith effort may be cause for non-renewal of a state contract for
legal services, and may be taken into account when determining the award of future
contracts with the State for legal services.
5. EXPATRIATE CORPORATIONS: Contractor hereby declares that it is not an
expatriate corporation or subsidiary of an expatriate corporation within the meaning of
Public Contract Code Section 10286 and 10286.1, and is eligible to contract with the
State of California.
6. SWEATFREE CODE OF CONDUCT:
a. All Contractors contracting for the procurement or laundering of apparel, garments or
corresponding accessories, or the procurement of equipment, materials, or supplies, other
than procurement related to a public works contract, declare under penalty of perjury that
no apparel, garments or corresponding accessories, equipment, materials, or supplies
furnished to the state pursuant to the contract have been laundered or produced in whole
or in part by sweatshop labor, forced labor, convict labor, indentured labor under penal
sanction, abusive forms of child labor or exploitation of children in sweatshop labor, or
with the benefit of sweatshop labor, forced labor, convict labor, indentured labor under
penal sanction, abusive forms of child labor or exploitation of children in sweatshop
labor. The contractor further declares under penalty of perjury that they adhere to the
Sweatfree Code of Conduct as set forth on the California Department of Industrial
Relations website located at www.dir.ca.gov, and Public Contract Code Section 6108.
b. The contractor agrees to cooperate fully in providing reasonable access to the
contractor’s records, documents, agents or employees, or premises if reasonably required
by authorized officials of the contracting agency, the Department of Industrial Relations,
or the Department of Justice to determine the contractor’s compliance with the
requirements under paragraph (a).
7. DOMESTIC PARTNERS: For contracts of $100,000 or more, Contractor certifies
that Contractor is in compliance with Public Contract Code section 10295.3.
8. GENDER IDENTITY: For contracts of $100,000 or more, Contractor certifies that
Contractor is in compliance with Public Contract Code section 10295.35.
DOING BUSINESS WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
The following laws apply to persons or entities doing business with the State of
California.
1. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: Contractor needs to be aware of the following provisions
regarding current or former state employees. If Contractor has any questions on the
status of any person rendering services or involved with the Agreement, the awarding
agency must be contacted immediately for clarification.
Current State Employees (Pub. Contract Code §10410):
1). No officer or employee shall engage in any employment, activity or enterprise from
which the officer or employee receives compensation or has a financial interest and
which is sponsored or funded by any state agency, unless the employment, activity or
enterprise is required as a condition of regular state employment.
2). No officer or employee shall contract on his or her own behalf as an independent
contractor with any state agency to provide goods or services.
Former State Employees (Pub. Contract Code §10411):
1). For the two-year period from the date he or she left state employment, no former state
officer or employee may enter into a contract in which he or she engaged in any of the
negotiations, transactions, planning, arrangements or any part of the decision-making
process relevant to the contract while employed in any capacity by any state agency.
2). For the twelve-month period from the date he or she left state employment, no former
state officer or employee may enter into a contract with any state agency if he or she was
employed by that state agency in a policy-making position in the same general subject
area as the proposed contract within the 12-month period prior to his or her leaving state
service.
If Contractor violates any provisions of above paragraphs, such action by Contractor shall
render this Agreement void. (Pub. Contract Code §10420)
Members of boards and commissions are exempt from this section if they do not receive
payment other than payment of each meeting of the board or commission, payment for
preparatory time and payment for per diem. (Pub. Contract Code §10430 (e))
2. LABOR CODE/WORKERS' COMPENSATION: Contractor needs to be aware of the
provisions which require every employer to be insured against liability for Worker's
Compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions, and
Contractor affirms to comply with such provisions before commencing the performance
of the work of this Agreement. (Labor Code Section 3700)
3. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: Contractor assures the State that it
complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, which prohibits
discrimination on the basis of disability, as well as all applicable regulations and
guidelines issued pursuant to the ADA. (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.)
4. CONTRACTOR NAME CHANGE: An amendment is required to change the
Contractor's name as listed on this Agreement. Upon receipt of legal documentation of
the name change the State will process the amendment. Payment of invoices presented
with a new name cannot be paid prior to approval of said amendment.
5. CORPORATE QUALIFICATIONS TO DO BUSINESS IN CALIFORNIA:
a. When agreements are to be performed in the state by corporations, the contracting
agencies will be verifying that the contractor is currently qualified to do business in
California in order to ensure that all obligations due to the state are fulfilled.
b. "Doing business" is defined in R&TC Section 23101 as actively engaging in any
transaction for the purpose of financial or pecuniary gain or profit. Although there are
some statutory exceptions to taxation, rarely will a corporate contractor performing
within the state not be subject to the franchise tax.
c. Both domestic and foreign corporations (those incorporated outside of California) must
be in good standing in order to be qualified to do business in California. Agencies will
determine whether a corporation is in good standing by calling the Office of the Secretary
of State.
6. RESOLUTION: A county, city, district, or other local public body must provide the
State with a copy of a resolution, order, motion, or ordinance of the local governing body
which by law has authority to enter into an agreement, authorizing execution of the
agreement.
7. AIR OR WATER POLLUTION VIOLATION: Under the State laws, the Contractor
shall not be: (1) in violation of any order or resolution not subject to review promulgated
by the State Air Resources Board or an air pollution control district; (2) subject to cease
and desist order not subject to review issued pursuant to Section 13301 of the Water
Code for violation of waste discharge requirements or discharge prohibitions; or (3)
finally determined to be in violation of provisions of federal law relating to air or water
pollution.
8. PAYEE DATA RECORD FORM STD. 204: This form must be completed by all
contractors that are not another state agency or other governmental entity.