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Home My WebLink AboutP-24-354 Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Center Amend 1.pdf co County of Fresno r INTERNAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT 0� 1$56 ti0 Facilities • Fleet•Graphics• Purchasing •Security•Technology ORES AMENDMENT NUMBER ONE (1) Agreement Number: P-24-354 April 1, 2025 Deaf and Hard of Hearing Service Center 5340 N. Fresno Street Fresno, CA 93710 Contract Number P-24-354 covering American Sign Language interpreting and deaf awareness training services is amended as follows: Delete Attachment"A" dated June 28, 2024 and replace with Revised Attachment"A"dated April 1, 2025. Maximum: The County of Fresno desires to increase this Agreement in the amount of Thirty-Nine Thousand Dollars ($39,000.00). In no event shall services performed and/or fees paid under this Agreement be in excess of One Hundred Ninety-Nine Thousand Five-Hundred Dollars ($199,500.00). Electronic Signatures. The parties agree that this Agreement may be executed by electronic signature as provided in this section. A. An "electronic signature" means any symbol or process intended by an individual signing this Agreement to represent their signature, including but not limited to (1) a digital signature; (2) a faxed version of an original handwritten signature; or(3)an electronically scanned and transmitted (for example by PDF document) of a handwritten signature. B. Each electronic signature affixed or attached to this Agreement(1) is deemed equivalent to a valid original handwritten signature of the person signing this Agreement for all purposes, including but not limited to evidentiary proof in any administrative or judicial proceeding, and (2) has the same force and effect as the valid original handwritten signature of that person. C. The provisions of this section satisfy the requirements of Civil Code section 1633.5, subdivision (b), in the Uniform Electronic Transaction Act (Civil Code, Division 3, Part 2, Title 2.5, beginning with section 1633.1). D. Each party using a digital signature represents that it has undertaken and satisfied the requirements of Government Code section 16.5, subdivision (a), paragraphs (1)through (5), and agrees that each other party may rely upon that representation. This Agreement is not conditioned upon the parties conducting the transactions under it by electronic means and either party may sign this Agreement with an original handwritten signature. Please acknowledge your acceptance by returning all pages of this letter to my office via email. If you have any questions, please contact Crystal Nino, Purchasing Analyst, at (559)600-7110 or email CNino(cDfresnocountyca.gov. 333 W. Pontiac Way, Clovis, CA 93612 / (559) 600-7110 *The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer* CONTRACT NO. P-24-354 Page 2 Deaf and Hard of Hearing Service Center April 1, 2025 FOR THE COUNTY OF FRESNO ckbur Riley Blackburn Datleai 025.04.10ly signedy1P3A5:1B2a0700n Riley Blackburn Purchasing Manager 333 W. Pontiac Way Clovis, CA 93612 P-24-354 Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Center Amend 1.docx CONTRACT NO. P-24-354 Page 3 Deaf and Hard of Hearing Service Center April 1, 2025 CONTRACTOR TO COMPLETE: Company: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Service Center Type of Entity: ❑ Individual ❑ Limited Liability Company ■❑ Sole Proprietorship ❑ Limited Liability Partnership Q Corporation ❑ General Partnership Michelle L. Bronson Digitally signed by Michelle L. Bronson Signature Date:2025.04.07 13:04:51 -07'00' Michelle L. Bronson, Executive Director 4/7/2025 Print Name and Title Date Signature Michelle L. Bronson, Executive Director 4/7/2025 Print Name and Title Date 5340 N. Fresno Street Fresno CA 93710 Address City State Zip 559-478-2791 559-221-8224 michelleb@dhhsc.org TELEPHONE NUMBER FAX NUMBER E-MAIL ADDRESS ACCOUNTING USE ONLY ORG No.: 56302065, 56107001 Account No.: 7295, 7870 Requisition No.: 5632510102, 5612501090 (7/2024) P-24-354 Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Center Amend 1.docx CONTRACT NO. P-24-354 Page 4 Deaf and Hard of Hearing Service Center April 1, 2025 Revised Attachment "A " SUMMARY OF SERVICES ORGANIZATION: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Service Center PROGRAM NAME: American Sign Language Interpreting/Deaf Awareness Training Services OFFICE ADDRESS: 5340 N. Fresno Street, Fresno, CA 93710 OFFICE TELEPHONE: 559-225-3382 (office), 559-375-0902 (after hours/emergency) CONTACT(S): Kimberly Glenn, Interpreting Coordinator CONTRACT PERIOD: July 1, 2024—June 30, 2027 AMOUNT: $199,500 total; $66,500 per Fiscal Year PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Service Center (CONTRACTOR) shall provide American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting and deaf awareness training services to employees, contracted providers, clients and patients of the County of Fresno (COUNTY) Department of Social Services, Department of Behavioral Health, Department of Public Health, Probation Department, Library, and the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority. CONTRACTOR's certified ASL interpreters will be sanctioned and approved by either the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf(RID), National Association of the Deaf (NAD), American Consortium of Certified Interpreters (ACCI), or National Interpreter Certification (NIC). Only services requested by the above COUNTY Departments shall be invoiced under this Agreement. CONTRACTOR's RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. CONTRACTOR will accept all ASL interpreting service and deaf awareness training requests by COUNTY. 2. Within one (1) hour of ASL interpreting service request, CONTRACTOR will respond to requesting party and schedule an interpreter. 3. CONTRACTOR will be responsive to scheduling needs of COUNTY, including emergent situations requiring an ASL interpreter within twenty-four (24) hours or less. CONTRACTOR will ensure 100% of all requests are scheduled and conducted at the date/time requested by COUNTY, or as mutually negotiated between CONTRACTOR and COUNTY. 4. CONTRACTOR will provide a minimum of twenty-four (24) hour notice if rescheduling of interpreter is necessary. (Less than 24-hour notice will be deemed acceptable only in instances of interpreter illness or other urgent circumstances.) P-24-354 Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Center Amend 1.docx CONTRACT NO. P-24-354 Page 5 Deaf and Hard of Hearing Service Center April 1, 2025 5. CONTRACTOR will provide only RID, NAD, ACCI or NIC certified interpreters to all appointments. 6. CONTRACTOR will provide monthly invoices with completed Verification of Sign Language Interpreting Services documentation, and any other pertinent information as requested by COUNTY. 7. CONTRACTOR will meet with COUNTY staff at least quarterly for service coordination, problem/issue resolution and information sharing. 8. CONTRACTOR will provide annual Civil Rights training to their staff during the first quarter of every calendar year and will provide relevant proof to COUNTY DSS by April 1 for each contract year. COUNTY RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. COUNTY will coordinate with CONTRACTOR for the provision of ASL interpreting services to meet the needs of COUNTY clients. 2. For regularly scheduled appointments, COUNTY will provide as much notice of the needed ASL interpreter service as possible, and a minimum of seventy-two (72) hours advance notice. If COUNTY determines an urgent need for interpreter services exists, a minimum of twenty-four (24) notice will be provided to CONTRACTOR. 3. For after-hours emergent requests, COUNTY will allow one hour for CONTRACTOR to respond and dispatch interpreter services after message has been left by requesting COUNTY staff. 4. In the event of appointment rescheduling or cancellation, COUNTY will provide a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours advance notice to CONTRACTOR or accept CONTRACTOR invoicing for appointment as originally scheduled. 5. COUNTY requests for deaf awareness training or stenography services shall be made a minimum of one (1) week in advance. P-24-354 Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Center Amend 1.docx CONTRACT NO. P-24-354 Page 6 Deaf and Hard of Hearing Service Center April 1, 2025 BUDGET SUMMARY ORGANIZATION: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Service Center SERVICE: American Sign Language Interpreting/Deaf Awareness Training Services CONTRACT PERIOD: July 1, 2024—June 30, 2027 AMOUNT: $199,500 total; $66,500 per Fiscal Year FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 Total Department of Behavioral Health $ 24,500 $ 24,500 $ 24,500 $73,500 Department of Social Services $ 19,500 $ 19,500 $ 19,500 $58,500 Fresno County Library $ 13,000 $ 13,000 $ 13,000 $39,000 Probation Department $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $15,000 Department of Public Health $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $7,500 IHSS Public Authority $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $6,000 Total Maximum $66,500 $66,500 $66,500 $199,500 ASL interpreter services will be paid on a fee-for-service basis. Reimbursement rates are as follows: Hours Cost Day Rate 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM $140/ HR Evening Rate 5:00 PM to 8:00 AM $140/ HR Weekend Rate 12:00 AM Saturday to 11:59 PM Sunday $140/ HR Detention Facility All Inclusive $140/ HR Services requested with less than 24- Emergency Rate $190/ HR hour notice Legal ASL Interpreting Full Day/ Half Day $325 / $185 Deaf Awareness Training All Inclusive $75 / HR Stenographic Service All Inclusive Current Market Rate • There is a one-hour minimum charge for all assignments. After the first hour, charges accrue in half-hour increments. • For requests exceeding one hour, two interpreters may be scheduled as a team. P-24-354 Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Center Amend 1.docx CONTRACT NO. P-24-354 Page 7 Deaf and Hard of Hearing Service Center April 1, 2025 • Assignments will be invoiced for the type of service, hours, and corresponding rate for services scheduled unless a minimum of 24-hour notice of change in appointment, date and/or time, or cancellation is provided. No-Shows will be invoiced for the type of service, hours, and corresponding rate for services as requested. • Legal ASL Interpreting -The legal setting is broad and includes law enforcement investigations, interviews and interrogations, client-attorney interactions, and a wide range of situations where information can be brought to court and/or be used in legal proceedings. P-24-354 Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Center Amend 1.docx