HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-107-E Health - Adebukola Oni for Criminal Justice and Health Report DocuSign Envelope ID: D7B014C7-E395-4724-BF7E-F6D1DDEBCED5
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TITLE A. Oni Health Reporting
FY 15-16
ORANGE COUNTY
CONTRACT UNDER$15,000.00
NORTH CAROLINA
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 15ffi day of January, 2016, ("Effective Date")by
and between Orange County, North Carolina, a body politic and corporate organized under the laws of the
State of North Carolina, (the "County"), party of the first part; and Adebukola Om (the "Provider"), party of
the second part;
WITNESSETH:
For the purpose and subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, the County hereby
contracts for the services of the Provider, and the Provider agrees to provide the following services to the
County in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, time being of the essence:
The services and/or materials (hereinafter referred to collectively as "Services") to be furnished
under this Agreement are as follows: Complete formative research on the state of the relationship between
Orange County Health and carceral systems to 1) Identify unmet physical and mental health needs of
incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people; 2) Identify challenges to addressing those health needs; 3)
Identify key players engaged in addressing those needs; 4) Identify model policies/practices that are helping
to meet those needs and 5) Recommend appropriate programming to help mitigate those needs (see Exhibit
A: "OCHD Research and Report Writing Work Plan.")
Deliverables are as follows:
Deliverable 1: Written report on local incarceration data and survey of state and national data on
model policies and practices by January 30, 2016.
Deliverable 2a: Notes from 5 key informant interviews of Orange County stakeholders connected
with the carceral and health systems by February 28, 2016.
• The interview guide will be developed by Meredith Stewart,Program Manager, and provided to
Ms. Om for feedback and use.
• A list of potential key informants will be provided by Meredith Stewart to Ms. Om for
discussion and final choice.
• Ms. Stewart will provide e-mail introductions between Ms. Om and the key informants. Ms.
Om will be responsible for scheduling and conducting the interviews after this introduction.
Deliverable 2b: Written report on emergent themes and core meaning from key informant interviews
by March 30, 2016.
Deliverable 3a: By April 22, 2016, the first draft of a written report synthesizing the local data,
model practices/policies, and key informant interviews to show 1)the major health
concerns/challenges for people involved with the carceral systems in Orange county, 2) gaps in the
Orange County system as compared to model policies/practices, and 3)recommendations for priority
policies/practices based on this information.
Deliverable 3b: By May 16, 2016, the final draft of the report described in Deliverable 3a.
Deliverable 4: By May 2015, a presentation to the Board of Health Mental Health& Substance
Abuse Subcommittee of the findings of the report.
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The term of this agreement rendered shall be from January 15, 2016 to June 30, 2016.
Provider represents and agrees that Provider is qualified to perform and fully capable of performing and
providing the services required or necessary under this Agreement in a fully competent, professional and
timely manner to the satisfaction of the County. Provider shall be responsible for all errors or omissions, in
the performance of the Agreement. Provider shall correct any and all errors, omissions, discrepancies,
ambiguities, mistakes or conflicts at no additional cost to the County. Provider agrees that Provider shall not
sub-contract any of the services to be provided in this Agreement, nor shall Provider assign any right or
responsibility granted or required by this Agreement,without the prior written approval of the County.
SPECIFIC TERMS
I. Payment: The County agrees to pay at the rates specified for Services satisfactorily
performed in accord with this Agreement. The amount to be paid by the County shall not exceed Two
Thousand One Hundred dollars ($30/hour), ($2,100). Payment shall be made within thirty (30) days of an
invoice properly submitted to County. Should Provider fail to perform its duties under the terms of this
Agreement, County may, without fault or penalty, withhold any payment associated with the work to be
performed until such time as said work is completed.
2. Non—waiver: Failure by County at any time to require the performance by Provider of any
of the provisions hereof shall in no way waive or affect the County's right hereunder to enforce the same, nor
shall any waiver by the County of any breach be held to be a waiver of any succeeding breach or a waiver of
this Non-Waiver Clause.
3. Independent Contractor: The Provider shall operate as an independent contractor and the
County shall not be responsible for any of the Provider's acts or omissions. The Provider shall not be treated
as an employee with respect to the Services performed hereunder for federal or state tax, unemployment or
workers' compensation purposes. The Provider understands that neither federal, nor state, nor payroll tax of
any kind shall be withheld or paid by the County on behalf of the Provider or the employees of the Provider.
4. Insurance: Provider shall obtain, at its sole expense, Commercial General Liability
Insurance, Automobile Insurance, Workers' Compensation Insurance, and any additional insurance as may
be required by Owner's Risk Manager as such insurance requirements are described in the Orange County
Risk Transfer Policy and Orange County Minimum Insurance Coverage Requirements (each document is
incorporated herein by reference and may be viewed at http://oran eg countync.gov/purchasing/contracts.asp).
If Owner's Risk Manager determines additional insurance coverage is required such additional insurance
shall consist of N/A (if no additional insurance required mark N/A as being not applicable). Provider shall
not commence work until such insurance is in effect and certification thereof has been received by the
Owner's Risk Manager.
5. Indemnity: The Provider agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Orange County
from all losses, liabilities, claims, demands, suits, costs, damages or expenses (including reasonable
attorney's fees) arising from bodily injury, including death, to any person or persons or damage to or
destruction of any property caused in whole or in part by any negligent or intentional act or omission on the
part of the Provider.
6. Termination: This Agreement may be terminated at any time by mutual written agreement of
the parties or by the County upon written notice to the Provider.
7. Entire Agreement and Signatures: The parties have read this Agreement and agree to be
bound by all of its terms, and further agree that it constitutes the complete and exclusive statement of the
Agreement between the parties unless and until modified in writing and signed by the parties. This
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Agreement together with any amendments or modifications may be executed electronically. All electronic
signatures affixed hereto evidence the intent of the Parties to comply with Article 11A and Article 40 of
North Carolina General Statute Chapter 66.
8. Priori 1y: In determining the basic services to be provided, should any documents be
referenced in or attached to this Agreement, the terms herein shall have priority in any conflict between the
terms of referenced documents and the terms of this Agreement.
9. Governing Law: Both parties agree that this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the
State of North Carolina. Should either party initiate litigation to settle any dispute involving the terms of this
Agreement such litigation shall be initiated in the General Court of Justice of North Carolina seated in
Orange County, North Carolina. Provider shall at all times remain in compliance with all applicable local,
state, and federal laws,rules, and regulations including but not limited to all anti-discrimination laws.
10. Dispute Resolution: Any and all suits or actions to enforce, interpret, or seek damages with
respect to any provision of, or the performance or non-performance of, this Agreement shall be brought in
the General Court of Justice of North Carolina sitting in Orange County, North Carolina. It is agreed by the
parties that no other court shall have jurisdiction or venue with respect to such suits or actions. Binding
arbitration may not be initiated by either Party, however, the Parties may agree to nonbinding mediation of
any dispute prior to the bringing of such suit or action.
11. Non Appropriation: Provider acknowledges that County is a governmental entity, and the
validity of this Agreement is based upon the availability of public funding under the authority of its statutory
mandate. In the event that public funds are unavailable and not appropriated for the performance of County's
obligations under this Agreement, then this Agreement shall automatically expire without penalty to County
immediately upon written notice to Provider of the unavailability and non-appropriation of public funds.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, County and the Provider have signed this Agreement, effective as of
the day first written above.
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County Manager
200 S. Cameron St. Adebukola Om
P.O. Box 8181 1726 Vista Street
Hillsborough,NC 27278 Durham,NC 27701
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Exhibit A October 2015
OCHD Research and Report Writing Work Plan
October 2015
A. Working Title: TBD
B. Project Description
The purpose of this project is to complete formative research on the state of the relationship between
Orange County health and carceral systems. This project will help enhance the Board of Health's understanding
of how the current state of our carceral system influences and connects to overall community health in Orange
County- specifically as it relates to substance abuse, emotional and mental health outcomes and well-being.
Specifically, this project will help the Board: 1.) Identify unmet physical and mental health needs of incarcerated
and formerly incarcerated people 2.) Identify challenges to addressing those health needs 3.) Identify key players
engaged in addressing those needs 4.) Identify model policies/practices that are helping to meet those needs and
5.) Recommend appropriate programming to help mitigate those needs.
Projected Project Duration: January 2016—June 2016 (approx. 5.5months)
C. Deliverables
Deliverable 1: Research/ Literature Review
Purpose: Document key stakeholder perspectives on state of health needs of people in carceral system.
Activities (Steps) Expected Time Expected Completion Date
1. Survey of local data on incarceration —10hrs End of January 2016
2. Survey of state/national data on model —10hrs End of January 2016
policies/practices
Deliverable 2.:Qualitative Interviews
Purpose: Identify relevant research and writing
Activities (Steps) Expected Time Expected Completion Date
3. 4-5 key informant interviews with —10hrs February 2016
stakeholders
4. Data analysis of themes that emerge —10hrs Late Feb.— Mid Mar. 2016
from interviews
5. Synthesize interview themes into core —5hrs Late March 2016
meanings
Deliverable 3: Written Report
Purpose: Synthesize core public health implications of qualitative/quantitative project research
Activities (Steps) Expected Time Expected Completion Date
6. First draft of written report —10hrs Late-April 2016
7. Submit final draft of 5-10 page report on —10hrs Mid-May 2016
findings
Purpose:Share findings with OCHD Board of Health
Activities (Steps) Expected Time Expected Completion Date
8. Present findings to Board of Health —4hrs May 2016
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D. Sampling of Stakeholders
OCHD - JCPC - (Formerly) Incarcerated people/their families - Several corners of the carceral system
(i.e.: public defenders, DA's, correction facility employees, etc.)
E. Personnel and Resources
a. OCHD Key Personnel
The following individuals will be involved with the project work:
Name, Degree(s) Title Relationship to Oni Communication Plan
Meredith Stewart, MPH, CPH Public Health Consultant Liaison Phone, email, in-
Program Manager person
Colleen Bridger Health Director Final review of Via Meredith Stewart
report
Substance Abuse & Mental Health N/A Final review of Via Meredith Stewart
Committee report
b. OCHD Resources
OCHD will provide the following resources to support the project work:
Resource Point Person Contact
Informant suggestions and their Meredith Stewart 919.245.2070 ;
contact information mstewart @orangecountync.gov
Informant interview guide Meredith Stewart Same as above
F. Permissible Uses of Information
a. Ownership of the Deliverables:
OCHD owns the final deliverables. Adebukola Oni reserves the right to publicly receive and take credit for
work delivered; to keep copies of all final deliverables; and to use a brief project description in
professional materials, as needed.
G. Compensation
Compensation does not include travel reimbursement for getting to key informant interview sites.
Project Rate: $30/hr
Projected Hourly Commitment: approx. 60-70hrs total
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