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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-288-Housing-Town of Hillsborough-Administration of Hillsborough CDBG-CV GrantAdministration Contract Page 1 of 5 - NORTH CAROLINA SERVICE CONTRACT TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH THIS CONTRACT is made, and entered into by and between the TOWN of HILLSBOROUGH, a political subdivision of the State of North Carolina, (hereinafter referred to as “TOWN”, party of the first part and Orange County, North Carolina, on behalf of its Department of Housing and Community Development, (hereinafter referred to as “CONTRACTOR” or “Subrecipient”), party of the second part. 1. SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED CONTRACTOR hereby agrees to provide services under this contract (hereinafter referred to collectively as “SERVICES”) to administer CDBG-CV Grant Number 20-V-3528 for Emergency Housing Assistance, specifically rent, mortgage, and utility assistance, to low-income Hillsborough households affected by the COVID-19 pandemic pursuant to the provisions and specifications identified in the grant agreement between the TOWN and the North Carolina Department of Commerce dated December 17, 2020 (the “Grant Agreement”) , a copy of which is incorporated herein by reference as “Attachment 1”. The CONTRACTOR agrees and acknowledges that it is administering the grant funds for the TOWN as a third party contemplated by paragraph 4 of the Grant Agreement and agrees to comply with all requirements of the Grant Agreement and the federal and state laws, rules, regulations and requirements set out therein. Additionally, annexed hereto as Attachment 2 is a general scope of work which generally describes the services to be performed by the CONTRACTOR. 2. TERM OF CONTRACT The term of this CONTRACT for SERVICES from June 1, 2021 to June 17, 2023. 3. PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR CONTRACTOR shall receive from TOWN an amount not to exceed $600,000. The CONTRACTOR shall submit a monthly itemized invoice and report of funds spent and number of Town households served by the Orange County Housing and Community Services Department. Payment will be processed within 30 days upon receipt and approval of the invoice by TOWN. The CONTRACTOR is expected to spend 100% the funds on or before June 17, 2023. A final invoice and report is required to be submitted within 30 days after conclusion of the program. 4. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR TOWN and CONTRACTOR agree that CONTRACTOR is an independent contractor and shall not represent itself as an agent or employee of TOWN for any purpose in the performance of CONTRACTOR’S duties under this contract. Accordingly, CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for payment of all federal, state and local taxes as well as business license fees arising out of CONTRACTOR’S activities in accordance with this contract. For purposes of this contract taxes shall DocuSign Envelope ID: CE0572D3-1278-4312-8FC4-F77DDD6B3DB3 Administration Contract Page 2 of 5 include, but not be limited to, Federal and State Income, Social Security and Unemployment Insurance taxes. CONTRACTOR, as an independent contractor, shall perform said services in a professional manner and in accordance with the standards of applicable professional organizations and licensing agencies. 5. INSURANCE AND INDEMNITY To the fullest extent permitted by laws and regulations, the CONTRACTOR shall indemnify and hold harmless the TOWN and its officials, agents, and employees from and against all claims, damages, losses, and expenses, direct, indirect, or consequential (including but not limited to fees and charges of engineers or architects, attorneys, and other professionals and costs related to court ac tion or arbitration) arising out of or resulting from the performance of this Contract or the actions of the CONTRACTOR or its officials, employees, or contractors under this Contract or under the contracts entered into by the CONTRACTOR in connection with this Contract. This indemnification shall survive the termination of this agreement. In addition, CONTRACTOR shall comply with the North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act and shall provide for the payment of workers’ compensation to its employees in the manner and to the extent required by such Act. CONTRACTOR shall supply TOWN with certification of insurance for workers’ compensation coverage with North Carolina statutory limits. CONTRACTOR shall maintain, at its expense, the following minimum insurance coverage: General Liability with Combined Single Limit Bodily Injury and Property Damage not less than $1,000,000 and Products and Completed Operations Liability not less than $1,000,000. CONTRACTOR agrees to furnish TOWN a certificate of insurance from an insurance company, licensed to do business in the State of North Carolina and acceptable to TOWN verifying the existence of any insurance coverage required by TOWN. The certificate will provide for thirty (30) days advance notice in the event of termination or cancellation of coverage. 6. HEALTH AND SAFETY CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for initiating, maintaining and supervising all safety precautions and programs required by OSHA and all other regulatory agencies while providing services under this contract. 7. NON-DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTOR shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, sex, race, creed, national origin, disability or on the basis of sexual orientation or gender expression/identity. CONTRACTOR shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated fairly and legally during employment with regard to their age, sex, race, creed, national origin, disability or on the basis of sexual orientation or gender expression/identity. In the event CONTRACTOR is determined by the final order of an appropriate agency or court to be in violation of any non-discrimination provision of federal, state or local law or this provision, this Contract may be canceled, terminated or suspended in whole or in part by TOWN, and CONTRACTOR may be declared ineligible for further TOWN contracts. 8. GOVERNING LAW This contract shall be governed by and in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina. All actions relating in any way to this contract shall be brought in the General Court of Justice in the County of Orange and the State of North Carolina. DocuSign Envelope ID: CE0572D3-1278-4312-8FC4-F77DDD6B3DB3 Administration Contract Page 3 of 5 9. AMENDMENT This contract may be amended only in writing by mutual agreement by both parties. 10. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT This contract may be terminated at any time by either party by written notice of a minimum of ninety (90) days. This contract may be terminated, for cause, by the non -breaching party notifying the breaching party of a substantial failure to perform in accordance with the provisions of this contract and if the failure is not corrected within ten (10) days of the receipt of the notification. Upon such termination, the parties shall be entitled to such additional rights and remedies as may be allowed by relevant law. Termination of this agreement, either with or without cause, shall not form the basis of any claim for loss of anticipated profits by either party. 11. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS CONTRACTOR shall not assign its interest in this contract without the written consent of TOWN. CONTRACTOR has no authority to enter into contracts on behalf of TOWN. 12. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS CONTRACTOR represents that it is in compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws, regulations or orders, as amended or supplemented. The implementation or this contract will be carried out in strict compliance with all Federal, State, or local laws regarding discrimination in employment. 13. NOTICES All notices which may be required by this contract or any rule of law shall be effective when received by certified mail sent to the following addresses: TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH FINANCE OFFICER PO Box 429 HILLSBOROUGH, NORTH CAROLINA, 27278 ORANGE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 300 West Tryon Street HILLSBOROUGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27278 14. AUDIT RIGHTS For all services being provided under this contract, TOWN shall have the right to inspect, examine, and make copies of any and all books, accounts, invoices, records and other writings relating to the performance of said services. Audits shall take place at times and locations mutually agreed upon by both parties, although CONTRACTOR must make the materials to be audited available within one (1) week of the request for them. 15. TOWN NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR EXPENSES DocuSign Envelope ID: CE0572D3-1278-4312-8FC4-F77DDD6B3DB3 Administration Contract Page 4 of 5 TOWN shall not be liable to CONTRACTOR for any expenses paid or incurred by CONTRACTOR prior to the commencement date of contract, unless otherwise agreed in writing. 16. ENTIRE AGREEMENT This Agreement and the attached document labeled “Attachment 1” shall constitute the entire understanding between TOWN and CONTRACTOR and shall supersede all prior understandings and agreements relating to the subject matter hereof and may be amended only by written mutual agreement of the parties. 17. HEADINGS. The subject headings of the paragraphs are included for purposes of convenience only and shall not affect the construction or interpretation of any of its provisions. 18. E-VERIFY The CONTRACTOR shall comply with the requirements of Article 2 of Chapter 64 of the North Carolina General Statutes. CONTRACTOR shall require subcontractors to comply with the requirements of Article 2, Chapter 64 of the North Carolina General Statutes. 19. IRAN DIVESTMENT ACT CERTIFICATION Contractor hereby certifies that Contractor, and all subcontractors, are not on the Iran Final Divestment List (“List”) created by the North Carolina State Treasurer pursuant to N.C.G.S. 147- 86.58. Contractor shall not utilize any subcontractor that is identified on the List. 20. DIVESTMENT FROM COMPANIES THAT BOYCOTT ISRAEL Contractor certifies that Contractor has not been designated by the North Carolina State Treasurer as a company engaged in the boycott of Israel pursuant to N.C.G.S. 147-86.81. It is the responsibility of each contractor to monitor compliance with this restriction. Contracts valued at less than $1,000.00 are exempt from this restriction. 21. FEDERAL FUNDS PROVISIONS The Emergency Housing Assistance project will be paid for by Federal funds. Therefore, pursuant to 2 C.F.R. 200.303 and 200.330 C.F.R. Part 200 Appendix 2, the following Federal provisions apply, or may apply: Equal Employment Opportunity (41 C.F.R. Part 60); Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 3141-3148); Copeland ‘Anti-Kickback” Act (40 U.S.C. 3145); Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 3701-3708); Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401-7671q); Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S. C. 1251-1387); Debarment and Suspension (Executive Orders 12549 and 12689); Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment (31 U.S. C. 1352); Procurement of Recovered materials (2 C.F.R. 200.322); and Record retention Requirements (2 C.F.R. 200.324). DocuSign Envelope ID: CE0572D3-1278-4312-8FC4-F77DDD6B3DB3 Administration Contract Page 5 of 5 The CONTRACTOR hereby agrees that each clause of this CONTRACT has been read and fully understands the meaning of the same and will comply with all of its terms. TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH CONTRACTOR Title: ATTEST Date: Title: ATTEST Date: Title: Date: Title: Date: This instrument has been pre-audited in the manner required by the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act. Finance Officer DocuSign Envelope ID: CE0572D3-1278-4312-8FC4-F77DDD6B3DB3 5/27/2021 5/28/2021 6/2/2021 6/2/2021 DocuSign Envelope ID: CE0572D3-1278-4312-8FC4-F77DDD6B3DB3 DocuSign Envelope ID: CE0572D3-1278-4312-8FC4-F77DDD6B3DB3 DocuSign Envelope ID: CE0572D3-1278-4312-8FC4-F77DDD6B3DB3 DocuSign Envelope ID: CE0572D3-1278-4312-8FC4-F77DDD6B3DB3 DocuSign Envelope ID: CE0572D3-1278-4312-8FC4-F77DDD6B3DB3 DocuSign Envelope ID: CE0572D3-1278-4312-8FC4-F77DDD6B3DB3 DocuSign Envelope ID: CE0572D3-1278-4312-8FC4-F77DDD6B3DB3 DocuSign Envelope ID: CE0572D3-1278-4312-8FC4-F77DDD6B3DB3 DocuSign Envelope ID: CE0572D3-1278-4312-8FC4-F77DDD6B3DB3 DocuSign Envelope ID: CE0572D3-1278-4312-8FC4-F77DDD6B3DB3 DocuSign Envelope ID: CE0572D3-1278-4312-8FC4-F77DDD6B3DB3 Revised 07/20 ORANGE COUNTY—DEPARTMENT USE ONLY ______________________________________________________________________________ Party/Vendor Name: Town of Hillsborough Party/Vendor Contact Person: Margaret Hauth Contact Phone: 919-296- 9471 Party/Vendor Address: PO Box 429 City: Hillsborough State: NC Zip: 27278 Department: Housing and Community Development Amount: N/A Purpose: Administration of Hillsborough CDBG-CV Grant Budget Code(s): N/A Vendor # (N/A if new vendor): N/A Vendor is a BOCC consultant? Yes No Contract Type: (Check one) New Renewal Amendment Effective Date Approved by Board Yes No Agenda Date: N/A This agreement is approved as to technical form and content and I as Department Director affirmatively state work on this project has not been initiated prior to execution of the agreement: Department Director’s Signature ________________________________________ Date: ________ Agreements for emer gency services or repair are not subject to the above affirmation. If services related to this agreement have already begun or been completed please briefly describe the nature of the emergency condition that was addressed: Information Technologies (Applicable only to hardware/software purchases or related services) This agreement has been reviewed and is approved as to information technology content and specifications: Office of the Chief Information Officer___________________________________ Date: ________ Risk Management This agreement is approved for sufficiency of insurance standards, specifications, and requirements: Office of the Risk Management Officer___________________________________ Date: _________ Financial Services This instrument has been pre-audited in the manner required by the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act: Office of the Chief Financial Officer ____________________________________ Date: _________ Legal Services This agreement is approved as to legal form and sufficiency: Office of the County Attorney __________________________________________Date: ________ Clerk to the Board Received for record retention: All Docusign contracts must be copied to the Clerk upon completion: occlerkdocs@orangecountync.gov The following signature block is for hard copies only and is not required for Docusign contracts: Office of the Clerk to the Board __________________________________________Date:_________ DocuSign Envelope ID: CE0572D3-1278-4312-8FC4-F77DDD6B3DB3 6/1/2021 6/1/2021 6/2/2021 6/2/2021