PROVIDER’S RESPONSIBILITIES A DBE prime may receive credit toward the DBE goal for work performed by his-her own forces and work subcontracted to DBEs. A DBE prime must make a good faith effort to meet the goals. In the event a DBE prime subcontracts to a non-DBE, that information must be reported to the Department.
a. A Provider who cannot meet the contract goal, in whole or in part, shall document the “Good Faith Efforts” taken to obtain DBE participation. The following is a list of the types of actions that may be considered as good faith efforts. It is not intended to be a mandatory checklist, nor is it intended to be exclusive or exhaustive. Other factors or types of efforts may be relevant in appropriate cases.
(1) Soliciting through all reasonable and available means the interest of all certified DBEs who have the capability to perform the work of the contract. The solicitation must be done within sufficient time to allow the DBEs to respond to it. Appropriate steps must be taken to follow up initial solicitations to determine, with certainty, if the DBEs are interested.
(2) Selecting portions of the work to be performed by DBEs in order to increase the likelihood that the DBE goals will be achieved. This includes, where appropriate, breaking out contract work items into economically feasible units to facilitate DBE participation, even when the Provider might otherwise prefer to perform the work items with its own forces.
(3) Providing interested DBEs with adequate information about the plans, specifications, and requirements of the contract in a timely manner to assist them in responding to a solicitation.
(4) Negotiating in good faith with interested DBEs by making a portion of the work available to DBE subproviders and suppliers and selecting those portions of the work or material needs consistent with the available DBE subproviders and suppliers.
(5) The ability or desire of the Provider to perform the work of a contract with its own organization does not relieve the Provider’s responsibility to make a good faith effort. Additional costs involved in finding and using DBEs is not in itself sufficient reason for a Provider’s failure to meet the contract DBE goal, as long as such costs are reasonable. Providers are not, however, required to accept higher quotes from DBEs if the price difference is excessive or unreasonable.
(6) Not rejecting DBEs as being unqualified without sound reasons based on a thorough investigation of their capabilities.
(7) Making efforts to assist interested DBEs in obtaining bonding, lines of credit, or insurance as required by the recipient or Provider.
(8) Making efforts to assist interested DBEs in obtaining necessary equipment, supplies, materials or related assistance or services.
(9) Effectively using the services of available minority/women community organizations; minority/women contractors’ groups; local, state, and Federal minority/women business assistance offices; and other organizations as allowed on a case-by-case basis to provide assistance in the recruitment and placement of DBEs.
(10) If the Department’s Director of the Business Opportunity Programs Office determines that the Provider has failed to meet the good faith effort requirements, the Provider will be given an opportunity for reconsideration by the Director of the appropriate Division. NOTE: The Provider must not cause or allow subproviders to bid their services.
b. The preceding information shall be submitted directly to the Chair of the Consultant Selection Team responsible for the project.
c. The Provider shall make all reasonable efforts to honor commitments to DBE subproviders named in the commitment submitted under Section 2.c. of this attachment. Where the Provider terminates or removes a DBE subprovider named in the initial commitment, the Provider must demonstrate on a case-by-case basis to the satisfaction of the department that the originally designated DBE was not able or willing to perform.
d. The Provider shall make a good faith effort to replace a DBE subprovider that is unable or unwilling to perform successfully with another DBE, to the extent needed to meet the contract goal. The Provider shall submit a completed Exhibit H-2 Form for the substitute firm(s). Any substitution of DBEs shall be subject to prior written approval by the Department. The Department may request a statement from the firm being replaced concerning its replacement prior to approving the substitution.
e. The Provider shall designate a DBE liaison officer who will administer the DBE program and who will be responsible for maintenance of records of efforts and contacts made to subcontract with DBEs.
f. Providers are encouraged to investigate the services offered by xxxxx owned and controlled by disadvantaged individuals and to make use of these banks where feasible.
COUNTY’S RESPONSIBILITIES A. A County program liaison will monitor the submission of all correspondence required in this Agreement, including, but not limited to:
1. Quarterly Treatment Reports;
2. Financial reports such as annual budgets, cost allocation plans, and cost reports;
3. Incident reports;
4. Outcome data;
5. Monthly XXXXX Reports
6. Other requested reports
B. A County program liaison may visit Contractor during the contract term. The visits shall be for the purpose of reviewing any aspect of Contractor’s program operations. The visit may include, but is not limited to:
1. Review all pertinent participant records.
2. Conduct appropriate interviews/discussions with participants served by Contractor.
3. Review and monitor all correspondence and reports submitted by Contractor related to Contractor’s services provided under this Agreement.
4. Meet with appropriate program management and operations staff.
5. Conduct site visit(s) to Contractor’s program(s) at least once during the term of the Agreement to review all aspects of program operations. Site visit(s) may include a review of Contractor’s programmatic and fiscal documentation related to required reports on services specified in the Exhibits.
a. Provide a written site review report documenting areas of compliance and any necessary corrective action(s) required.
6. A County program liaison may attend an organized activity of a selected component or selected components of Contractor’s program(s) at least once during the contract term.
C. AODS will conduct periodic mandatory treatment provider meetings with representatives of all contracted service providers and appropriate staff.
D. Provide ongoing technical assistance as needed.
E. AODS shall act as intermediary on behalf of each contracted alcohol and drug service provider in the submission of the California Outcomes Measurement System (CalOMS) data submissions to the State of California.
I. GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
A. Attend each of the following meetings:
1. Contractor shall attend periodic mandatory meetings; and
2. Drug and Alcohol Information System for You (DAISY) User Group meeting.
3. Other meetings as required by the County
B. Contractor shall acknowledge the San Mateo County Alcohol and Other Drug Services (AODS) and/or the County of San Mateo as a funding source on newly developed promotional materials.
C. Subcontracting requirements:
1. Pursuant to paragraph 12 of the body of this Agreement, Contractor may subcontract for provision of services described in this Agreement with written approval of the Director of the Human Services Agency or her designee. If Contractor subcontracts for any services under this Agreement, Contractor will guarantee that any and all subcontractors have and maintain the same level of insurance coverage required of the Contractor under this Agreement. Contractor and County will be listed as additional insured on all applicable insurance of subcontractor.
CITY’S RESPONSIBILITIES 2.1. The CITY shall designate in writing a project coordinator to act as the CITY's representative with respect to the services to be rendered under this Agreement (the "Project Coordinator"). The Project Coordinator shall have authority to transmit instructions, receive information, interpret and define the CITY's policies and decisions with respect to the CONTRACTOR's services for the Project. However, the Project Coordinator is not authorized to issue any verbal or written orders or instructions to the CONTRACTOR that would have the effect, or be interpreted to have the effect, of modifying or changing in any way whatever:
(a) The scope of services to be provided and performed by the CONTRACTOR;
(b) The time the CONTRACTOR is obligated to commence and complete all such services; or
(c) The amount of compensation the CITY is obligated or committed to pay the CONTRACTOR. Any such modifications or changes ((a) (b) or (c)) shall only be made by or upon the authorization of the CITY’s city manager as authorized by city council in the enabling legislation or in the CITY’s procurement policies.
2.2. The Project Coordinator shall:
(a) Review and make appropriate recommendations on all requests submitted by the CONTRACTOR for payment for services and work provided and performed in accordance with this Agreement;
(b) Arrange for access to and make all provisions for the CONTRACTOR to enter the Project site to perform the services to be provided by the CONTRACTOR under this Agreement; and
(c) Provide notice to the CONTRACTOR of any deficiencies or defects discovered by the CITY with respect to the services to be rendered by the CONTRACTOR hereunder.
2.3. The CONTRACTOR acknowledges that access to the Project Site, to be arranged by the CITY for the CONTRACTOR, may be provided during times that are not the normal business hours of the CONTRACTOR.
Customer’s Responsibilities 9.1 If and to the extent applicable or under the control of the Customer, Customer shall provide complete and accurate information regarding requirements for the Project and the Site(s), including, without limitation, constraints, space requirements, underground or hidden facilities and structures, and all applicable drawings and specifications.
9.2 Customer shall prepare, file for, and use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain all Required Approvals necessary to perform its obligations under this Agreement.
9.3 Customer shall reasonably cooperate with Company as required to facilitate Company’s performance of the Work.
Supplier’s Responsibilities 14.1 The Supplier shall supply all the Goods and Related Services included in the Scope of Supply in accordance with GCC Clause 12, and the Delivery and Completion Schedule, as per GCC Clause 13.
Engineer Responsibilities No subcontract relieves the Engineer of any responsibilities under this contract.
Engineers Responsibility The Engineer shall be responsible for the accuracy of its work and shall promptly make necessary revisions or corrections resulting from its errors, omissions, or negligent acts without compensation. The Engineer will not be relieved of the responsibility for subsequent correction of any such errors or omissions or for clarification of any ambiguities until after the construction phase of the project has been completed.
Company’s Responsibilities Except for the items above that are the responsibility of Authority, Company will, throughout the Term of this Agreement, assume full responsibility for all nonstructural repair and maintenance of the Premises, whether such repair or maintenance be ordinary or extraordinary, and without limiting the generality hereof, Company will keep the Premises and all of Company’s trade and other fixtures, equipment, and personal property that are located on any part of the Premises or Common Use Areas open to or visible by the general public, in a clean and orderly condition and appearance; and
A. Provide and maintain required fire protection and safety equipment (other than that which Authority must provide in connection with construction of Authority’s improvements) and all other equipment of every kind and nature required by any law, rule, order, ordinance, resolution or regulation of any competent authority; and
B. Keep all areas of the Premises in a state of good repair subject to reasonable wear and tear; and
C. Repair any damage to the surfaces of the Premises and Common Use Areas caused by use of the surfaces in excess of the approved specifications and planned use or by any oil, gasoline, grease, lubricants or other liquids or substances having a corrosive or detrimental effect thereon; and
D. Be responsible for the maintenance and repair of all utility service lines, except common utility lines, if any, including but not limited to, service lines for the supply of water, gas service lines, electrical power and telephone conduits and line, retention ponds, sanitary sewers and storm sewers that are now or that may be subsequently located upon the Premises or Common Use Areas and used by Company exclusively.
E. All such maintenance, repair and replacements will be of quality equal to the condition of the Premises at the commencement of the Term of this Agreement.
Contractor’s Responsibilities Unless stated specifically to the contrary in the tender with full supporting explanations, the contractor will be deemed to have concurred as a practical manufacturer with the design and layout of the works as being sufficient to ensure reliability and safety in operation, freedom from undue stresses and satisfactory performance in all other essentials as a working material.
SELLER’S RESPONSIBILITIES (a) Seller shall act in performance of this Agreement as an independent contractor and not as an agent for Company or the Government in performing this Agreement, maintaining complete control over its employees and all lower-tier subcontractors. Nothing contained in this Agreement or any lower-tier subcontract shall create any contractual relationship between any such lower-tier subcontractor and the Government or Company. Seller is solely responsible for the actions of itself and its lower-tier subcontractors, agents or employees.
(b) Seller shall be responsible for all liability and related expenses resulting from (1) injury, death, damage to or loss of property or (2) violation of Part 1.12a Compliance with Laws, which is in any way connected with its performance of work under this Agreement. Seller's responsibility shall apply to activities of Seller, its agents, lower-tier subcontractors, or employees and such responsibility includes the obligation to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Government and the Company for Seller's conduct. However, such liability and indemnity does not apply to injury, death, or damage to property to the extent it arises from the negligent or willful misconduct of Company.
(c) If Company’s costs are determined to be unallowable, its fee reduced, or it incurs any cost or damages as a result of Seller’s violation of applicable laws, orders, rules, regulations, or ordinances, or the submission of defective cost or pricing data, Company may make an equivalent reduction in amounts due Seller.
(d) If Seller is a State agency, such as an Educational Institution, all liabilities and remedies shall be determined in accordance with the laws applicable to this Agreement under Part 1.2.
