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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-422-E-OCOEI Dept-Dispute Settlement Center-Facilitate Conciliation Efforts for Public Accommodation MatterRevised 04/23 1 [Departmental Use Only] TITLE Public Acco. Conciliation FY 2023-24 ORANGE COUNTY CONTRACT UNDER $5,000.00 NORTH CAROLINA THIS AGREEMENT, is between Orange County, North Carolina, a body politic organized under the laws of the State of North Carolina, (the "County"), and Dispute Settlement Center, Inc. (the "Provider"). W I T N E S S E T H: 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 services set out below to the County in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, time being of the essence. The services or materials or construction (hereinafter referred to collectively as “Services”) to be furnished under this Agreement are as follows: Provider will facilitate the conciliation efforts on behalf of the County for a public accommodation complaint. Provider will serve as primary contact in all conciliation efforts and will notify County of final conciliation disposition. If a conciliation agreement is reached, Provider will work with County staff to complete a finalized conciliation agreement. If conciliation agreement is not reached, Provider will submit a written notification to inform County staff of conciliaiton failure. The term of this agreement rendered shall be from August 21, 2023 to November 19, 2023. 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 shal l Provider assign any right or responsibility granted or required by this Agreement, without the prior written approval of the County. SPECIFIC TERMS 1. Payment: The County agrees to pay at the rates specified for Services satisfactorily (as determined by the County) performed in accord with this Agreement. The amount to be paid by the County shall not exceed the initial set-up fee of $200, plus the rate of $175/hour and totaling no more than Four Thousand Five Hundred and Seventy-five dollars, ($4,575). 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. DocuSign Envelope ID: CF2184A3-E20B-4B49-AF83-478D2A90023B Revised 04/23 2 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 County’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://www.orangecountync.gov/departments/purchasing_division/contracts.php). If County’s Risk Manager determines additional insurance coverage is required such additional insurance shall be designated here 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 County's Risk Manager. 5. Indemnity: To the extent authorized by North Carolina law the Provider agrees, without limitation, 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 in carrying out Provider’s duties and obligations related to the Services to be provided in this Agreement. It is the intent of this provision to require the Provider to indemnify the County to the fullest extent permitted under North Carolina law. 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. County may suspend this Agreement upon reasonable notice to 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. Modifications may be evidenced by telefacsimile signature. This Agreement together with any amendments or modifications may be executed electronically. All electronic signatures affixed hereto evidence the consent of the Parties to utilize electronic signatures and the intent of the parties to comply with Article 11A and Article 40 of North Carolina General Statute Chapter 66. 8. Governing Law and Priority: Both parties agree this Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina and Orange County. Provider shall at all times remain in compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations including but not limit ed to all state and federal anti-discrimination laws, policies, rules, and regulations and the Orange County Non-Discrimination Policy and Orange County Living Wage Policy (each policy is incorporated herein by reference and may be viewed at http://www.orangecountync.gov/departments/purchasing_division/contracts.php.). Any violation of this requirement is a breach of this Agreement and County may immediately terminate this Agreement without further obligation on the part of the County. This paragraph is not intended to limit and does not limit the definition of breach to discrimination. By executing this Agreement Provider certifies that Provider has not been identified, and has not utilized the services of any agent or subcontractor identified, on the list created by the State Treasurer pursuant to G.S. 147-86.58. By executing this Agreement Provider certifies that Provider has not been identified, and has not utilized the services of any agent or subcontractor identified, on the list created by the State Treasurer pursuant to G.S. 147-86.81. By executing this Agreement Provider affirms Provider is and shall remain in compliance with Article 2 of Chapter 64 of the North Carolina General Statutes. Should any documents, exhibits, or addenda be attached to this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall have priority in any conflict with or among the terms of such referenced documents, exhibits. 9. Dispute Resolution: Neither party may initiate binding arbitration. Any disputes shall be resolved by nonbinding mediation. If such mediation fails either party may initiate litigation to resolve the dispute. 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 DocuSign Envelope ID: CF2184A3-E20B-4B49-AF83-478D2A90023B Revised 04/23 3 Carolina. Regardless of the outcome of said litigation each party is responsible for its own costs and fees, including attorneys’ fees. 10. 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 or 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 or non-appropriation of public funds. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement is effective upon its execution by Orange County and the Provider. ORANGE COUNTY PROVIDER By: _________________________ By: _________________________ Department Director Title: ________________________ 200 S. Cameron St. Frances W. Henderson P.O. Box 8181 Dispute Settlement Center, Inc. Hillsborough, NC 27278 Carrborro, NC 27510 DocuSign Envelope ID: CF2184A3-E20B-4B49-AF83-478D2A90023B Executive Director Revised 04/23 4 ORANGE COUNTY—INTERNAL USE ONLY ______________________________________________________________________________ Finance Information Vendor Name: Dispute Settlement Center, Inc. Vendor Contact Person: Frances W. Henderson Phone: (919) 929- 8800 ext. 11 Address: 302 W. Weaver St. Ste. A City Carrboro State: NC Zip: 27510-6004 Department: Office of Equity & Inclusion Amount: $4575.00 Purpose: Facilitate Conciliation Efforts for Public Accommodation Matter Budget Code(s): 10460020-63000 Vendor # 6127 Vendor Status with NCSOS: Current-Active Vendor is a BOCC consultant: Yes No Contract Details Contract Type: New Amendment (Original Contract: ) (Most Recent Amendment ) Effective Date 8/21/23 End Date 11/19/23 Notice Date (Notice Purpose ) Award Approved by Board (Agenda Date: ); Made or Administered by Signature Authority - BOCC Express Delegation (Agenda Date: ) - Policy 9.4: Under $5,000; Service Under $90,000; Construction Under $250,000 - Budget Policy Section XV (Capital Improvement Project: ) Bidding Informal Bidding ($30k-$90k); Formal RFP ($90k+); Other (<$30k); Exception(# ) Department Affirmation 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 exe cution of the agreement. Services related to this agreement have already begun or been completed. Description of the nature of the emergency condition that was addressed: Department Director’s Signature ________________________________________ Date: ________ Information Technologies This agreement has been reviewed and is approved as to information technology content and specifications: Office of the Chief Information Officer___________________________________ Date: ________ Inapplicable because no hardware/software purchases or related services 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 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: DocuSign Envelope ID: CF2184A3-E20B-4B49-AF83-478D2A90023B 8/15/2023 8/17/2023 8/18/2023 8/18/2023 Revised 04/23 5 Received for record retention: Office of the Clerk to the Board __________________________________________Date:_________ DocuSign Envelope ID: CF2184A3-E20B-4B49-AF83-478D2A90023B 07/28/2023 Business Insurers of Carolinas 501 Eastowne Drive, Suite 250 PO Box 2536 Chapel Hill NC 27515 Sara Averette (919) 968-4611 (919) 968-8991 saverette@business-insurers.com DISPUTE SETTLEMENT CENTER INC 302 W WEAVER ST STE A CARRBORO NC 27510-6004 American Liberty Insurance Co 25186 Employers Mutual Casualty 21415 CL2352538677 A 4W54487 06/17/2023 06/17/2024 1,000,000 300,000 5,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 CNBEX A 4W54487 06/17/2023 06/17/2024 B 4H54487 06/17/2023 06/17/2024 100,000 100,000 500,000 Orange County Government PO Box 8181 Hillsborough NC 27278 SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. INSURER(S) AFFORDING COVERAGE INSURER F : INSURER E : INSURER D : INSURER C : INSURER B : INSURER A : NAIC # NAME:CONTACT (A/C, No):FAX E-MAILADDRESS: PRODUCER (A/C, No, Ext):PHONE INSURED REVISION NUMBER:CERTIFICATE NUMBER:COVERAGES IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s). THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. OTHER: (Per accident) (Ea accident) $ $ N / A SUBR WVD ADDL INSD THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. $ $ $ $PROPERTY DAMAGE BODILY INJURY (Per accident) BODILY INJURY (Per person) COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT AUTOS ONLY AUTOSAUTOS ONLY NON-OWNED SCHEDULEDOWNED ANY AUTO AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY Y / N WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED? (Mandatory in NH) DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below If yes, describe under ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE $ $ $ E.L. DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE E.L. EACH ACCIDENT EROTH-STATUTEPER LIMITS(MM/DD/YYYY)POLICY EXP(MM/DD/YYYY)POLICY EFFPOLICY NUMBERTYPE OF INSURANCELTRINSR DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS / LOCATIONS / VEHICLES (ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, may be attached if more space is required) EXCESS LIAB UMBRELLA LIAB $EACH OCCURRENCE $AGGREGATE $ OCCUR CLAIMS-MADE DED RETENTION $ $PRODUCTS - COMP/OP AGG $GENERAL AGGREGATE $PERSONAL & ADV INJURY $MED EXP (Any one person) $EACH OCCURRENCE DAMAGE TO RENTED $PREMISES (Ea occurrence) COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY CLAIMS-MADE OCCUR GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: POLICY PRO-JECT LOC CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DATE (MM/DD/YYYY) CANCELLATION AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE ACORD 25 (2016/03) © 1988-2015 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. CERTIFICATE HOLDER The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD HIRED AUTOS ONLY DocuSign Envelope ID: CF2184A3-E20B-4B49-AF83-478D2A90023B Authorized Representative SP 1557590G No. SP 1557590H DISPUTE SETTLEMENT CENTER, INC. 302 WEAVER STREET CARRBORO, NC 27510 POLICY PERIOD: (MO. DAY YR.) From:To: BUSINESS DESCRIPTION: Customer Copy 12:01 A.M. STANDARD TIME AT YOUR MAILING ADDRESS SHOWN ABOVE IN CONSIDERATION OF THE RENEWAL PREMIUM STATED BELOW, EXPIRING POLICY NUMBER SP 1557590G IS RENEWED THIS POLICY CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING COVERAGE PARTS FOR WHICH A PREMIUM IS INDICATED. NAMED INSURED AND ADDRESS: Renewal of Number POLICY DECLARATIONS 10/02/2022 10/02/2023 Mediator / Training Specialist *** RENEWAL CERTIFICATE *** United States Liability Insurance Company 1190 Devon Park Drive, Wayne, Pennsylvania 19087 A Member Company of United States Liability Insurance Group Coverage Form(s) and Endorsement(s) made a part of this policy at time of issue See Endorsement EOD (1/95) Agent: BIN INSURANCE HOLDINGS, LLC. DBA INSUREON (CHICAGO) (4034) 30 N LaSalle St. Ste. 2500 Chicago, IL 60602-2514 Issued:08/23/2022 4:23 PM By: UPC (08-07) THESE DECLARATIONS TOGETHER WITH THE COMMON POLICY CONDITIONS, COVERAGE PART DECLARATIONS, COVERAGE PART COVERAGE FORM(S) AND FORMS AND ENDORSEMENTS, IF ANY, ISSUED TO FORM A PART THEREOF, COMPLETE THE ABOVE NUMBERED POLICY. FOR THE POLICY PERIOD STATED ABOVE. PLEASE ATTACH THIS RENEWAL CERTIFICATE TO YOUR EXPIRING POLICY. Direct Bill Policy PREMIUM Specified Professions Professional Liability Errors And Omissions Coverage Part $756.00 TOTAL:$756.00 DocuSign Envelope ID: CF2184A3-E20B-4B49-AF83-478D2A90023B Description of EndorsementsEndt#Revised The following forms apply to the Specified Professions Professional Liability Errors And Omissions coverage part Jacket Policy Jacket07/19 PROF-001 Absolute Pollution Exclusion - Professional06/01 PROF-002 Mold, Fungus, Bacteria, Virus And Organic Pathogen Exclusion - Professional 06/01 SP Specified Professions Professional Liability Coverage Form07/09 SP 210 Retroactive Date Endorsement07/09 SP 211 Professional Services Exclusion Endorsement07/09 SP 283 Pro Security Endorsement04/13 SP NC North Carolina State Amendatory Endorsement07/09 FORMS AND ENDORSEMENTS EXTENSION OF DECLARATIONS Policy No. SP 1557590H Effective Date:10/02/2022 12:01 AM STANDARD TIME AT YOUR MAILING ADDRESS All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.EOD (01/95)Page of1 1 Endorsements marked with an asterisk (*) have been added to this policy or have a new edition date and are attached with this certificate. DocuSign Envelope ID: CF2184A3-E20B-4B49-AF83-478D2A90023B ITEM I. NAMED INSURED AND PRINCIPAL ADDRESS DISPUTE SETTLEMENT CENTER, INC. 302 WEAVER STREET CARRBORO, NC 27510 ITEM II. POLICY PERIOD: (MM/DD/YYYY) From:10/02/2022 To:10/02/2023 ITEM III. LIMITS OF LIABILITY ITEM IV. DEDUCTIBLE: ITEM V. PREMIUM: $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $5,000 $756 EACH CLAIM ANNUAL AGGREGATE EACH CLAIM Specified Professions Professional Liability ITEM VI. RETROACTIVE DATE:10/02/2014 ITEM VII. Coverage Form(s)/Part(s) and Endorsement(s) made a part of this policy at time of issue: See Endorsement EOD (01/95) ITEM VIII.Solely in the performance of Professional Services as a(n) Mediator / Training Specialist for others for a fee. THIS IS A CLAIMS MADE POLICY COVERAGE FORM AND UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED HEREIN, THE COVERAGE OF THIS FORM IS LIMITED TO LIABILITY FOR CLAIMS FIRST MADE DURING THE POLICY PERIOD, OR THE EXTENSION PERIOD, IF APPLICABLE. DEFENSE COSTS SHALL BE APPLIED AGAINST THE DEDUCTIBLE. SPECIFIED PROFESSIONS PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY ERRORS & OMISSIONS COVERAGE PART DECLARATIONS Effective Date:10/02/2022 12:01 AM STANDARD TIME No.Effective Date:SP 1557590H PLEASE READ YOUR POLICY CAREFULLY. SP 150 (09/11)Page 1 Of 1 THESE DECLARATIONS ARE PART OF THE POLICY DECLARATIONS CONTAINING THE NAME OF THE INSURED AND THE POLICY PERIOD. DocuSign Envelope ID: CF2184A3-E20B-4B49-AF83-478D2A90023B This page has been intentionally left blank. DocuSign Envelope ID: CF2184A3-E20B-4B49-AF83-478D2A90023B