HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgreement A-25-230 with DOR.pdf SCO ID: 5160-32925 Agreement No. 25-230
STATE OF CALIFORNIA-DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES
STANDARD AGREEMENT AGREEMENT NUMBER PURCHASING AUTHORITY NUMBER(If Applicable)
STD 213(Rev.04/2020) 32925
1.This Agreement is entered into between the Contracting Agency and the Contractor named below:
CONTRACTING AGENCY NAME
Department of Rehabilitation
CONTRACTOR NAME
County of Fresno,Department Behavioral Health
2.The term of this Agreement is:
START DATE
July 1,2025 or Upon DOR approval,whichever date is later
THROUGH END DATE
June 30,2028
3.The maximum amount of this Agreement is:
$0.00 Cash Match:$581,169.00
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 Contractor's Description of Services/Deliverables 3
Exhibit B Budget Detail and Payment Provisions 3
+ Exhibit C General Terms and Conditions(GTC 2/2025) 1
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Exhibit D Special Terms and Conditions 5
Exhibit E Additional Provisions 1
Items shown with an asterisk(*),are ere y incorporated by reference andmodepartof this agreement as if attached ereto.
These documents can be viewed at https://www.dgs.cagov/OLS/Resources
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,Department Behavioral Health
CONTRACTOR BUSINESS ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP
P.O.BOX 712 Fresno CA 93712
PRINTED NAME OF PERSON SIGNING TITLE
Ernest Buddy Mendes Chairman of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Fresno
CONTRACTOR AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE DATE SIGNED
ATTEST:
BERNICE E.SEIDEL
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
County of Fresno,State of California
By_ Deputy
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SCO ID: 5160-32925
STATE OF CALIFORNIA-DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES
STANDARD AGREEMENT AGREEMENT NUMBER PURCHASING AUTHORITY NUMBER(If Applicable)
STD 213(Rev.04/2020) 32925
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
CONTRACTING AGENCY NAME
Department of Rehabilitation
CONTRACTING AGENCY ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP
721 Capitol Mall,6th Floor Sacramento CA 95814
PRINTED NAME OF PERSON SIGNING TITLE
CONTRACTING AGENCY AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE DATE SIGNED
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES APPROVAL EXEMPTION(If Applicable)
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EXHIBIT A
(Standard Agreement — Subvention)
Scope of Work
1. PURPOSE
Interagency Cash Transfer Agreement
2. AUTHORITY
Law: 29 U.S.C. 721(a)(3); California Welfare and Institutions Code sections 19008 and 19013
Regulations: 34 C.F.R. 361.60(b)
Assistance Listing Number: 84.126
3. CONTRACT REPRESENTATIVES
Direct all inquiries during the term of this Agreement to the Contract Administrators listed
herein:
Department of Rehabilitation County of Fresno
Department of Behavioral Health
Judith Salinas Susan L. Holt, LMFT
Contract Administrator Director of the Dept. of Behavioral Health
2160 Lundy Ave, Suite 115 P.O. Box 712
San Jose, CA, 95131 Fresno, CA. 93712-0712
4. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES/DELIVERABLES
See attached program description - EXHIBIT A.1
This Cash Transfer Agreement is created and agreed to by the Department of Rehabilitation
(hereafter "DOR") and County of Fresno, Department of Behavioral Health (hereafter "Public
Agency") to enhance and improve the provision of vocational rehabilitation (VR) services to
individuals who are applicants of or have been determined to meet the following DOR eligibility
criteria, as set forth in 34 C.F.R. 361.42(a)(1):
(i) A determination by qualified personnel employed by DOR that the applicant has a
physical or mental impairment.
(ii) A determination by qualified personnel employed by DOR that the applicant's physical or
mental impairment constitutes or results in a substantial impediment to employment for
the applicant.
(iii)A determination by a qualified vocational rehabilitation counselor employed by DOR that
the applicant requires vocational rehabilitation services to prepare for, secure, retain,
advance in, or regain employment that is consistent with the individual's unique strengths,
resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities, interest, and informed choice.
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Exhibit A
(iv)A presumption, in accordance with paragraph (a)(2) of section 361.42, that the applicant
can benefit in terms of an employment outcome from the provision of vocational
rehabilitation services.
The provision of vocational rehabilitation services through this Agreement must be consistent
with the DOR State Plan, including but not limited to implementation of an Order of Selection
for Services (34 C.F.R. 361.36(d)(1)). The requirements specified in the DOR State Plan on file
with the United States Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration will
apply to all funds associated with this Agreement.
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Exhibit A
EXHIBIT A.1
County of Fresno DBA Department of Behavioral Health
Cash Transfer Agreement
Purpose of this Agreement
The purpose of this Agreement is to set forth the terms and conditions under which the
Public Agency will provide non-Federal share as an allowable source of match in
accordance with 34 C.F.R. § 361.60(b) and consistent with the requirements of the
Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for
Federal Awards at 2 C.F.R. § 200.306(b)
I. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAM
A. Purpose of the Program
1. Purpose Statement
The Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) and the Public Agency, County of
Fresno DBA Department of Behavioral Health, will combine both staff and
financial resources to provide an integrated program of vocational
rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities who are eligible to
receive services from both DOR and Public Agency (hereinafter referred to as
"mutual participants" or "DOR participants"). The services are designed to
prepare for, secure, retain, advance in, or regain employment that is
consistent with the individual's unique strengths, resources, priorities,
concerns, abilities, capabilities, interest, and informed choice.
2. Target Population
The target population are individuals with disabilities who have been
determined eligible to receive services from both DOR and the Public Agency
(County of Fresno DBA Dept of Behavioral Health). Specifically, the
individuals must be determined eligible for vocational rehabilitation services
by DOR personnel consistent with 34 C.F.R. 361 .42(a)(1).
3. Target Geographic Area
Mutual participants residing in the following DOR districts:
• San Joaquin Valley (SJV)
• Blind Field Services (BFS)
4. Outcome Goals
For fiscal year 2025-2026, a total of 155 unduplicated DOR participants will
receive services through this contract. As a result of services provided
through this contract, it is expected that DOR will:
• Open 70 new DOR cases
• Develop 49 new Individualized Plans for Employment (IPE)
• Close 33 DOR cases successfully
For fiscal year 2026-2027, a total of 155 unduplicated DOR participants will
receive services through this contract. As a result of services provided
through this contract, it is expected that DOR will:
• Open 70 new DOR cases
• Develop 49 new Individualized Plans for Employment (IPE)
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Exhibit A .1
• Close 33 DOR cases successfully
For fiscal year 2027-2028, a total of 155 unduplicated DOR participants will
receive services through this contract. As a result of services provided
through this contract, it is expected that DOR will:
• Open 70 new DOR cases
• Develop 49 new Individualized Plans for Employment (IPE)
• Close 33 DOR cases successfully
B. Scope of Vocational Rehabilitation Services to be Provided Under the Program
1. Description of Services
The DOR may provide, arrange, or purchase vocational rehabilitation services
necessary for determining eligibility, priority for service, and vocational
rehabilitation needs.
The DOR may also provide, arrange, or purchase vocational rehabilitation
services identified in a DOR participant's Individualized Plan for Employment
(IPE) that are necessary to assist the individual in preparing for, securing,
retaining, advancing, or regaining an employment outcome in a competitive
integrated employment setting. The vocational rehabilitation services will be
provided consistent with the individual's strengths, resources, priorities,
concerns, abilities, capabilities, interests, and informed choice.
Additionally, DOR and the Public Agency have identified the following
vocational rehabilitation service(s) as integral to achieving the Program
outcome goals. Services may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Vocational Assessment
• Personal, Vocational, Social Adjustment (PVSA)
• Employment Preparation
• Job Development, Placement, & Retention
• Short-Term Supports
C. Role of Each Participating Agency in the Provision of Services
1. Role of DOR
To achieve the outcome goals for this program:
a. DOR staff will be responsible for the following:
a. Utilize non-Federal dollar cash match from Public Agency to
leverage Federal dollars.
i. In collaboration with Public Agency, DOR will identify
local partners to provide direct services to DOR
participants utilizing the Federal dollars leveraged from
this agreement.
b. The DOR Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, Qualified
Rehabilitation Professional (SVRC-QRP) will perform the
following duties:
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Exhibit A .1
i. Receive referrals from Public Agency.
ii. Complete intake and eligibility determination process for
the individuals referred by Public Agency.
iii. Provide counseling and guidance and develop an IPE in
collaboration with the DOR participant consistent with the
individual's strengths, resources, priorities, concerns,
abilities, capabilities, interests, and informed choice.
iv. Authorize services and refer the DOR participant to a
local partner to provide vocational rehabilitation services
that are consistent with the DOR participant's IPE and 34
C.F.R. 361.38.
c. Actively participate in Quality Assurance Activities listed below.
2. Role of Contracting Public Agency
To achieve the outcome goals for this program:
a. Contracting public agency staff will be responsible for the following:
i. Provide the full non-Federal cash match amount identified below
as per the timeline identified in Exhibit B.
ii. Identify individuals who would benefit from DOR vocational
rehabilitation services and refer said individuals to DOR
consistent with 34 C.F.R. 361.38.
iii. Actively participate in Quality Assurance Activities listed below.
D. Quality Assurance Activities
1. Data Sharing and Reporting Plan
At a minimum, DOR agrees to provide the following data set(s) with Public
Agency on a MONTHLY basis consistent with 34 C.F.R. 361.38:
• DOR Goals and Outcomes
2. Progress Monitoring
The Contract Administrators or their designees agree to meet QUARTERLY
to review progress toward outcome goals, resolve issues, and ensure the
continuity of all Agreement components.
Progress measures are identified in sections I(A)(4) and/or I(D)(1).
3. Program Evaluation
At a minimum, DOR and Public Agency agree to an annual review of the
Program's overall impact and outcomes. This can be completed during one of
the Progress Monitoring meetings held at least quarterly. The Contract
Administrators will complete this activity.
E. Contract Administrators
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Exhibit A .1
Department of Rehabilitation
Judith Salinas
Contract Administrator
2160 Lundy Ave, Suite 115
San Jose, CA, 95131
O 408-277-1005
Judith.Salinas(�dor.ca.gov
County of Fresno
Department of Behavioral Health
Susan L. Holt, LMFT
Director of the Dept. of Behavioral Health
P.O. Box 712
Fresno, CA. 93712-0712
1925 E. Dakota Ave.
Fresno, CA. 93726
O 559-600-9058
F 559-600-7905
sholt(Vresnocountyca.gov
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Exhibit A.1
EXHIBIT B
(Standard Agreement - Subvention)
I. FUNDING QUALIFICATIONS
Non-Federal share provided under this Agreement will not originate from any other Federal
grant or count towards satisfying a matching or cost sharing requirement of another Federal
grant agreement, contract, or any other award of Federal funds.
Program expenditures under this Agreement will be under the control of DOR. All services
provided under this Agreement are only available to DOR applicants and eligible individuals.
Any of the non-federal match funds or federal funds drawn down, identified below, remaining
after the state fiscal year in which they were allocated may be redirected, as DOR determines
appropriate and necessary, to provide services to additional DOR participants beyond the
scope of this contract.
Date after which funds may be redirected: The first day following the conclusion of each fiscal
year (July 1, 2026; July 1, 2027; and July 1, 2028).
In the event Federal share is unavailable or unsecured, this Agreement would be deemed null
and void.
II. INVOICING AND PAYMENT
Each state fiscal year the Public Agency will pay to DOR, no less than quarterly and in
advance, upon receipt of an invoice from DOR, all those cash matching funds which are
identified within section C (Share of Cost to be Assumed by Each Agency) for that fiscal year.
III. PAYMENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS
A. Terms of Payment
The Public Agency agrees to make payment of the non-Federal share based on the schedule
below.
The Federal dollars leveraged by the cash match provided in this agreement will be utilized by
DOR to provide services to additional applicants and eligible individuals with disabilities and
will assist in the development of new resources, as identified in Section 1 of this agreement.
B. Payment Schedule
The Public Agency may choose to provide the non-Federal share in full at the start of the state
fiscal year or in portions on a quarterly basis. If paying quarterly, the payment must be
received prior to the start of each quarter of each fiscal year. Invoices will be sent by DOR's
Accounting Services for actual amounts.
Payment Schedule
Payment Schedule per Fiscal Year Amount Due per Fiscal Year
Single Payment $193,723
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Exhibit B
Payment Schedule per Fiscal Year Amount Due per Fiscal Year
Quarter 1: $48,430.75
Quarterly Payments Quarter 2: $48,430.75
Quarter 3: $48,430.75
Quarter 4: $48,430.75
C. Share of Cost to be Assumed by Each Agency
FY 1: FY 2: FY 3:
Agency Share Type Share % July 1, 2025 — July 1, 2026 — July 1 , 2027 —
June 30, 2026 June 30, 2027 June 30, 2028
County of Fresno
DBA Dept. of Non-Federal 21.3% $193,723 $193,723 $193,723
Behavioral Health
DOR Federal 78.7% $715,775 $715,775 $715,775
Annual Agreement Combined 100%
Grand Total $909,496 $909,496 $909,496
D. Cost Allocation
The non-Federal share cash match, in combination with the Federal share generated from this
Agreement, will be used to support staff and service costs necessary to assist DOR applicants
and participants in preparing for, securing, retaining, or regaining an employment outcome in a
competitive integrated employment setting. It is anticipated that dollars will be utilized as
follows; however, costs are subject to change at DOR's discretion:
Amount
DOR FTE: 1 .60
DOR Staff Costs (@ $110,377 per 1.0 $176,603
FTE)
DOR Case Service Dollars $137,932
VR Service Provision Costs $594,961
IV. BUDGET CONTINGENCY CLAUSE
A. 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 have no further force and effect. In this event, DOR shall have no liability to
pay any funds whatsoever to the Public Agency or to furnish any other considerations under
this Agreement and the Public Agency shall not be obligated to perform any provisions of this
Agreement, including providing the cash match.
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Exhibit B
B. If funding for any fiscal year is reduced or deleted by the Budget Act for purposes of this
program, DOR shall have the option to either cancel this Agreement with no liability occurring
to DOR or offer an Agreement amendment to the Public Agency to reflect the reduced amount.
V. BUDGET CONTINGENCY CLAUSE FOR FEDERALLY FUNDED AGREEMENTS
A. It is mutually understood between the parties that this Agreement may have been written for
the mutual benefit of both parties before ascertaining the availability of congressional
appropriation of funds to avoid program and fiscal delays that would occur if the Agreement
were executed after that determination was made.
B. This Agreement is valid and enforceable only if sufficient funds are made available to DOR by
the United States Government for the current year and/or any subsequent year for the purpose
of this program. In addition, this Agreement is subject to any additional restrictions, limitations,
or conditions enacted by Congress or to any statute enacted by Congress that may affect the
provisions, terms, or funding of this Agreement in any manner.
The parties mutually agree that if Congress does not appropriate sufficient funds for the
program, this Agreement shall be amended to reflect any reduction in funds.
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Exhibit B
EXHIBIT C
(Standard Agreement - Subvention)
General Terms and Conditions (GTC 2/2025)
PLEASE NOTE: The General Terms and Conditions will be included in the Agreement by reference,
you can view them at the Department of General Services, Office of Legal Services website at-:
https://www.dgs.ca.gov/OLS/Resources/Page-Content/Office-of-Legal-Services-Resources-List-
Folder/Standard-Contract-Language. Go to Resources, click on the Standard Contract Language
section to expand, then click on GTC 2/2025.
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Exhibit C
EXHIBIT D
(Standard Agreement - Subvention)
Special Terms and Conditions
1. NOTIFICATION AND COMPLIANCE
All notices required by either party shall be in writing and sent by email, mail, or personally
delivered to the appropriate address. Mailing addresses may be changed by written notice.
The Public Agency agrees to comply with all laws, regulations, ordinances, and policies of any
governmental unit having jurisdiction over the rehabilitation program with regards to construction,
medicine, health, safety, wages, hours, working conditions, workers' compensation, licensing and
all other activities requiring compliance. The Public Agency shall accept financial responsibilities in
the event of non-compliance.
2. DISPUTES
If the Public Agency believes that there is a dispute or grievance between the Public Agency and
the DOR arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the Public Agency shall first discuss and
attempt to resolve the issue informally with the DOR Contract Administrator. If the issue cannot
be resolved at this level, the Public Agency shall adhere to the following procedures:
A. If the issue cannot be resolved informally with the DOR Contract Administrator, the Public
Agency shall submit, in writing, a grievance report together with any evidence to the DOR
Contract Administrator's Supervisor. The grievance report must state the issues in the dispute,
the legal authority, or other basis for the Public Agency's position and the remedy sought.
Within ten (10) working days of receipt of the written grievance report from the Public Agency
the DOR Supervisor shall make a determination on the problem and shall respond in writing to
the Public Agency indicating the decision and reasons, therefore. Should the Public Agency
disagree with the Supervisor's decision, Public Agency may appeal to the next level following
the procedure in "Disputes", paragraph B listed below.
B. The Public Agency's letter of appeal must be submitted within ten (10) working days of the
receipt of the Contract Administrator's Supervisor's written decision. The Public Agency must
submit a letter of appeal to the Department's Contract Officer explaining the disagreement with
the Contract Administrator's supervisor's decision. The letter must include, as an attachment,
copies of the Public Agency's original grievance report, evidence originally submitted, and
response from Supervisor. The Contracting Officer shall, within twenty (20) working days of
receipt of Public Agency's letter of appeal, review the issues raised and shall render a written
decision to the Public Agency. The decision of the Director or designee shall be final.
3. RIGHT TO TERMINATE
A. Either party reserves the right to terminate this Agreement subject to 30 days written notice.
B. However, the Agreement can be immediately terminated by DOR for cause. The term "for
cause" shall mean that the Public Agency fails to meet the terms, conditions, and/or
responsibilities of the Agreement. In this instance, the Agreement termination shall be
effective as of the date indicated on the DOR's written notification to the Public Agency.
4. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
A. The Public Agency certifies that it's employees and the officers of its governing body shall
avoid any actual or potential conflicts of interest and that no officer or employee who exercises
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any functions or responsibilities in connection with this Agreement shall have any personal
financial interest or benefit which either directly or indirectly arises from this Agreement.
B. The Public Agency shall establish safeguards to prohibit its employees or its officers from
using their positions for a purpose which could result in private gain or which gives the
appearance of being motivated for private gain for themselves or others, particularly those with
whom they have family, business, or other ties.
5. CONFIDENTIALITY
A. The Public Agency agrees to comply with the provisions applicable to confidential and
personal information as set forth in 34 Code of Federal Regulations 361.38, the Information
Practices Act of 1977 (California Civil Code, section 1798 et seq.), and California Code of
Regulations, title 9, section 7140 et seq.
B. The Public Agency agrees that any personal information, as defined by the Information
Practices Act of 1977 (California Civil Code Section 1798 et seq.) and this Agreement,
obtained in the performance of this Agreement is classified as confidential and shall not be
subject to disclosure to any source except as required by this contract or otherwise authorized
by DOR. (34 C.F.R. 361.39; Civ. Code, § 1798 et seq., and California Code of Regs., tit. 9, §
7140 et seq.)
C. The Public Agency agrees to remove all confidential, sensitive, or personal information from
any reports, publications, or other materials created during the performance of this contract
prior to being released to the scientific and academic community, or other individuals or
entities. The removal method(s) must be reasonable and appropriate to ensure that any
confidential, sensitive, or personal information cannot be recovered, accessed, used or
disclosed, which would result in a security breach or an information security incident.
D. Subject to the applicable requirements of the laws and regulations cited above, Public Agency
agrees to report any security breach or information security incident involving confidential,
sensitive, or personal information (e.g., consumer information) obtained in the performance of
this contract to the DOR's Contract Administrator and the DOR's Information Security Officer.
The DOR's Information Security Officer can be contacted via e-mail at iso(aD-dor.ca.gov.
E. Security breaches or information security incidents that shall be reported include, but are not
limited to:
1. Inappropriate use or unauthorized disclosure of confidential, sensitive, or personal
information (e.g., consumer information) obtained in the performance of this contract by the
Public Agency or the Public Agency's assignees. Disclosure methods include, but are not
limited to, electronic, paper, and verbal.
2. Unauthorized access to confidential, sensitive, or personal information (e.g., consumer
information) obtained in the performance of this contract. Information can be held in
medium that includes, but is not limited to, electronic and paper.
3. Loss or theft of information technology (IT) equipment, electronic devices/media, paper
media, or data containing confidential, sensitive, or personal information (e.g., consumer
information) obtained in the performance of this contract. IT equipment and electronic
devices/media include, but are not limited to, computers (e.g., laptops, desktops, tablets),
smartphones, cell phones, CDs, DVDs, USB flash drives, servers, printers, peripherals,
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assistive technology devices (e.g., notetakers, videophones), and copiers. Data can be
held in medium that includes, but is not limited to, electronic and paper.
F. The Public Agency agrees to provide annual security and privacy training for all individuals
who have access to confidential, sensitive, or personal information (e.g., consumer
information) obtained in the performance of this contract.
G. The Public Agency agrees to obtain and maintain acknowledgements from all individuals to
evidence their understanding of the consequences of violating California privacy laws and the
Public Agency's information privacy and security policies.
H. For Public Agencies that do not have a security program that includes annual security and
privacy training, a self-training manual is available on the DOR website in the "Requirements
for Becoming a Service Provider" section under "Annual Security and Privacy Training for VR
Service Providers." The self-training manual is named "Protecting Privacy in State
Government" and can be downloaded at the following link:
https://www.dor.ca.gov/Home/SecurityandPrivacy.
I. Additional training and awareness tools are available at the California Information Security
Office (CISO) website and the California Department of Justice — Privacy Enforcement and
Protection website. These state entities created the self-training manual, "Protecting Privacy in
State Government" that DOR revised to meet its business needs.
6. AUDIT AND REVIEW REQUIREMENTS
A. General Audit and Review Requirements
1. The DOR shall have the right to conduct inspections, reviews, and/or audits of the Public
Agency to determine whether the services provided, and the expenditures invoiced by the
Public Agency were in compliance with this Agreement and other applicable Federal or
state statutes and regulations.
2. The Public Agency agrees that Department of Rehabilitation, State Controller's Office,
Department of General Services, Bureau of State Audits, Federal Department of Education
Auditors, or their designated representatives shall have the right to review and to copy any
records and supporting documentation pertaining to the performance of the Agreement,
including but not limited to, accounting records, consumer service records, records and
evaluations of individuals referred to the program, and other supporting documentation that
may be relevant to the audit or investigation.
3. The Public Agency shall submit to the DOR such reports, accounts, and records deemed
necessary by the DOR to discharge its obligation under DOR and Federal laws and
regulations, including the applicable OMB cost principles and administrative requirements.
4. The Public Agency agrees to allow the auditors access to such records during normal
business hours and to allow interviews of any employees who might reasonably have
information related to such records.
5. The Public Agency agrees to maintain such records for possible audit for a minimum of
seven (7) years after final payment or until resolution of all issues which may arise as a
result of any litigation, claim, negotiation, audit, or any other action involving the records
prior to expiration of the seven (7) year period, whichever is later.
7. CONTRACT AMENDMENTS
In the event that additional program services must be performed which was wholly unanticipated
and is not specified in the written Scope of Work, but is, in the opinion of both parties necessary to
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the successful accomplishment of the general scope of work outlined, an amendment to the
Agreement is required.
8. ATTRIBUTION
The Public Agency agrees to acknowledge the sponsorship of DOR with respect to any public
statement, press release, news item, or publication related to a program funded all or in part with
funds from DOR. Public Agency further agrees to identify the role of DOR with respect to any
individual highlighted or publicized by or through Public Agency, when such individual is a DOR
consumer.
9. THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS ARE SUBJECT TO THIS AGREEMENT
A. Equal Employment Opportunity--All Agreements require compliance with E.O. 11246--Equal
Employment Opportunity, as amended by E.O. 1137--Amending Executive Order 11246
Relating to Equal Employment Opportunity, and as supplemented by regulations at 41 CFR
Chapter 60 Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Equal Employment Opportunity,
Department of Labor, Part 60-1 Obligations of Contractors and Subcontractors, Subpart A.
Preliminary Matters; Equal Opportunity Clause; Compliance Reports.
B. Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.) and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.
1251 et seq.), as amended--Agreements of amounts in excess of$100,000 shall require the
Public Agency to agree to comply with all applicable standards, orders, or regulations issued
pursuant to the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.) and the Federal Water Pollution Control
Act as amended (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.). Violations shall be reported to ED and the Regional
Office of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
C. Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment (31 U.S.C. 1352)--By signing this Agreement, the Public
Agency who is awarded an Agreement of $100,000 or more certifies that it will not and has not
used Federal appropriated funds to pay any person or organization for influencing or
attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a member of Congress, officer or
employee of Congress, or an employee of a member of Congress in connection with obtaining
any Federal contract, grant, or any other award covered by 31 U.S.C. 1352. Public Agency
shall also disclose any lobbying with non-Federal funds that takes place in connection with
obtaining any Federal award.
D. All Public Agencies shall comply with the following statutes and regulations-
1. Subject: Discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin.
Statute: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (45 U.S.C. 2000 through 2000d-4).
Regulation: 34 CFR part 100.
2. Subject: Discrimination on the basis of sex
Statute: Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681-1683).
Regulations: 34 CFR part 106.
3. Subject: Discrimination on the basis of handicap.
Statute: Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29U.S.C. 794).
Regulation: 34 CFR part 104handicap.
4. Subject: Discrimination on the basis of age.
Statute: The Age Discrimination Act (42 U.S.C. 6101 et seq.).
Regulation: 34 CFR part 110
10 . AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)
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By signing this Agreement, Public Agency/Grantee agrees to comply 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.). In
compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. §794 et seq. and Government Code,
Section 11135 et seq.; Section 504 imposes affirmative disability-related responsibilities on
recipients of federal financial assistance as well as federal programs and activities and prohibits
disability-based discrimination; and Section 508, requires electronic and information technology be
accessible to people with disabilities.
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EXHIBIT E
(Standard Agreement - Subvention)
Additional Provisions
1. MATCH REQUIREMENTS
To ensure sufficient match is available to leverage Federal funding, the Public Agency is required
to submit 100 percent of their obligated cash match to meet their full budgeted amount by the end
of each fiscal year.
Refer to the Contract Handbook for Case Services and Cooperative Program Agreements for
more information regarding cash match requirements.
CASH MATCH:
A. Each state fiscal year Public Agency will pay to DOR, no less than quarterly and in advance,
upon receipt of an invoice from DOR, all those cash matching funds which are identified within
the C (Share of Cost to be Assumed by Each Agency) for that fiscal year. DOR shall not be
obligated to pay Public Agency for any contributions made by Public Agency in accordance
with the approved budget, it being understood that all matching funds obtained by DOR from
Public Agency shall be exclusive funds of DOR and no portion of the cash match shall come
from Federal funds.
B. The total Public Agency cash share will be matched to Federal funds at no less than 21 .3
percent as indicated on the "DOR Program Budget Summary."
2. CONTRACT HANDBOOK
Public Agency acknowledges and agrees with the policies requirements and conditions of DOR's
Contract Handbook and its additional policy requirements and conditions for Case
Services/Cooperative Program Agreements as applicable for the Fiscal Year(s) covered under this
Agreement.
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Exhibit E
Contractor Certification Clauses
CCC 04/2017
CERTIFICATION
I, the official named below, CERTIFY UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY that I am
duly authorized to legally bind the prospective Contractor to the clause(s) listed
below. This certification is made under the laws of the State of California.
Contractor/Bidder Firm Name (Printed) Federal ID Number
COUNTY OF FRESNO
By (Authorized Signature) ATTEST;
BERNICE E.SEIDEL
Clerk of the Board of supervisors
County of Fresno,state of California
Printed Name and -ritle of Person Signing By__ Deputy
Ernest Buddy Mendes, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Fresno
Date Executed Executed in the County of
& —/O o?6o?S Fresno
CONTRACTOR CERTIFICATION CLAUSES
1. STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE: Contractor has, unless exempted, complied with the
nondiscrimination program requirements. (Gov. Code §12990 (a-f) and CCR, Title 2,
Section 11102) (Not applicable to public entities.)
2. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS: Contractor will comply with the
requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1990 and will provide a drug-free
workplace by taking the following actions:
a. Publish a statement notifying employees that unlawful manufacture, distribution,
dispensation, possession or use of a controlled substance is prohibited and specifying
actions to be taken against employees for violations.
b. Establish 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 counseling, rehabilitation and employee assistance programs; and,
4) penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations.
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 the Agreement.
Failure to comply with these requirements may result in suspension of payments under
the Agreement or termination 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
following has occurred: the Contractor has made false certification, 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.
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