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Contract Information
Contract Number 123 2017
Project Name Year-End Processes and Accounting Services _
Contractor CBS Accounting. LLC
Budget Line Item 001.16 00000.82000
Additional Budget Line _ $
Item(s) $
(Please fully allocate New $
Contract Total $
Contract Start Date 4/1/2017
Contract End Date 5/312017 _
Automatic Renewal Yes ❑ No®
If Construction: Retainage Yes $ or NoZ
If this is a new contractor,please request they complete and submit to Finance a W-9 Form.
Contact Information:
Department Finance
Project Manager Ann Doggers Project Manager I (970)920-5225
Phone
Provide a brief description of the contract:
Consultant to assist with year-end accounting procedures
Contract Value Summary:
Original Contract Amount S 10,000.00
Previous Change Order/Amendment Amount of applicable) _ $0.00
This Change order/Amendment amount(it applicable) S 0.00
New Contract Total _ _ _ _ S 10,000.00
Procurement Method:
None ❑ Intonnal❑ Formal ❑ Sole Source ® Eusrgencs 0 Contract Renewal ❑
Contract Type:
Services/Maintenance ® Construction ❑ Goods, Equipment, Supplies 0
Change Order/Amendment ❑ Other,please explain ❑ Click here to enter text
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ARCHIVES RE FAINAGE SCHEDULE. ALL ATTACHMENTS MUST BE WITH THIS CHECKLIST.
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PITKIN COUNTY
SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT
JUSTIFICATION REQUEST
"10: Jon Peacock, County Manager
DATE: 3/13/17
FROM: Ann Dnggers. Finance
Proposed Contractor CRS Accounting LLC Product/Service: Accounting Services
Estimate expenditure for the above construction service- $ 10,000
This form is required, and is to aid you, in documenting your Sole Source request. Complete all portions of
this form. This purchase is clearly and legitimately limited to a Single or Sole Source. (Examples: original
manufacturer, no regional distributor, standardization etch
Explain: Finance Department needs to complete tear-end work papers and reconciliations for the audit which
is scheduled for Alai 15 This deadline must be met in order to comply with state regulations
regarding audits Due to a key stall person (Susan Atwood) being out unexpectedly on FAILA it
is critical we hire someone who can perform the work with a high level of expertise and
knowledge with minimum oversight in Just a Jew weeks. Christine Stouder (CBS Accounting.
LLC) is familiar with governmental accounting. Eden software, and Pitkin County having
performed s/mil/Jr work here before and is available to perform the work needed beginning April
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It is not expected that the cost of these services in the short term will exceed$10,000, however,
due to her expertise and knowledge' we had also planned on hiring her in the latter halt o/201
for project work associated with preparation for the new ERP to he implemented in 2018 We
arc recommending her due to her experience in marking for Town of Fad Eagle Cowin.
Garfield County and City of Aspen on identical projects. as w ell as/or the reasons mentioned
above
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The undersigned requests that Pitkin County waive other procurement requirements and recognize this
transaction as a sole source exception to the Pitkin County Procurement Code.
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Department Head Date Secti ea" Date
Approved V Denied Reason for Denial:
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,fon Peacock, County Manager — Date
Note: Every effort should be made to obtain a written contract when othenvise required under County'
procedures. When a contract is obtained, complete the Clerk's check list and send the original signed contract
with coversheet to clerk's office for archiving.
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PITKIN COUNTY CONTRACT FOR PROVISION OF SERVICES
YEAR-END PROCESSES AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES
THIS CONTRACT, made March 28, 2017 by and between the Board of County
Commissioners of Pitkin County. Colorado, 123 Emma Rd., Suite #106, Basalt, CO 81621,
(hereinafter called the "County') and CBS Accounting. LLC. 303 East Dakota Drive, Grand
Junction, CO 81507 (hereinafter called the "Contractor') to perform the following work: Year-
End Processes and Accounting Services ("Project")
I. Term of Contract The term of this contract is from April 1, 2017 to May 31, 2017. At
the expiration of the initial term, the contract may be extended for an additional term
of one (I ) year by the express written consent of both parties.
11. Contractor's Obligations. Contractor shall provide accounting. production of work
papers and completion of year-end processes for the year ending December 31, 2016.
Contractor shall complete other tasks as assigned by the County Representative. All
work shall be completed and reimbursable expenses paid per the fee schedule below:
Hourly Rate: $160 00 per hour
Meals per diem $51 00 per day
Mileage Expense: $0.535 per mile
Lodging Expenses: Cost
III. Compensation and Expenses, Invoicing, Payment and Offset. The County shall
compensate Contractor for its services in accordance with the Project Budget and
Schedule set out in Section IL It is expressly understood and agreed that in no event
will the total compensation and reimbursement to he paid hereunder exceed the sum of
ten thousand dollars and zero cents ($10,000.00) for all services rendered. By contract
or amendment. the County and Contractor may reallocate the budget among project
tasks if the total budget amount remains unchanged. Contractor shall Invoice for the
project monthly based on hours worked, with payment expected within thirty(30)days
of invoice Any payment by the County may he offset by any amount the Contractor
ones the County for any reason.
IV. County's Exclusive Ownership of Work Product. Drawings, specifications,
guidelines and other documents prepared by Contractor in connection with this contract
shall be the property of the County. I lowever, Contractor shall have the right to utilize
such documents in the course of its marketing,professional presentations,and for other
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business purposes. Contractor assigns to County the copyrights to all work prepared,
developed, or created pursuant to this contract, including the right to: I I reproduce the
work, 2) prepare derivative works: 3) distribute copies to the public; 4) perform the
works publicly; and 5)to display the work publicly Contractor shall have right to use
materials produced in the course of this contract for marketing purposes and
professional presentations, articles, speeches and other business purposes.
V Pitkin County's Obligations. Pitkin County shall administer this contract through
a County Representative. Ann Diggers, Finance Director will manage the project as
the County's Representative. In the event that Ann Driggcrs is not available, Liz
Woods, Controller shall assume the County Representative's duties. Hie services
provided and products delivered by the Contractor under this contract will he subject
to review by the County's Representatives, or a designee, for compliance with
Contractor's obligations prior to final payment.
VI. fermmation Prior to Expiration of Contract Term. The County has the right to
terminate this contract,with or without cause, by giving written notice to the Contractor
of such termination and specifying the effective date thereof. Such notice shall be giv en
at least ten (10) days before the effective date of such termination. In such event all
finished or unfinished documents, data, studies and reports prepared by the Contractor
pursuant to this contract shall become the County's property. Contractor shall he
entitled to receive compensation in accordance with the contract for am satisfactory
work completed pursuant to the terms of this contract prior to the date of termination.
Notwithstanding the above. Contractor shall not he relieved of liability to the County
for damages sustained by the County by virtue of any breach of the contract by the
Contractor.
VII. Independent Contractor Status.
A. The parties to this contract intend that the relationship between them contemplated
by the contract is that of independent contractor. Contractor, and any agent,
employee. or servant of Contractor shall not he deemed to he an employee, agent,
or servant of Pitkin County.
B. Contractor is not required to offer his services exclusively to Pitkin County under
this contract. Contractor may choose to work for other individuals or entities during
the term of this contract, provided that the basic services and deliverable products
required under this contract are submitted in the manner and on the schedule
defined under this contract.
C. Contractor warrants that all work produced will conform to all applicable industry
standard of care, skill and diligence in the performance of Contractor's obligations
under this contract.
D Contractor shall not attempt to oversee or supervise the work or actions of any
Pitkin County employee, servant or agent in the course of completing work under
this contract.
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F. Contractor is not entitled to any Workers' Compensation benefits through Pitkin
County and is responsible for payment of any federal, state.FICA and other income
taxes.
VIII. Assignability. This contract is not assignable by either party. Any use of
subcontractors by the Contractor for performance of this contract must he accepted in
writing by the County.
IX. Severability. In the es ent that any provision of this contract shall be held to be ins alid
or unenforceable, the remaining provisions of this contract shall remain valid and
binding upon the parties hereto.
X. Integration and Modification.
A This contract represents the entire and integrated contract between the County and
the Contractor and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, or contract,
either written or oral This contract may he amended only by written contract signed
by both the County and the Contractor.
B. The County may,from time to time, request changes in the scope of services of the
Contractor to be performed hereunder. Such changes, including the increase or
decrease in the amount of the Contractor's compensation, which are mutually
agreed upon between the County and the Contractor, shall be in writing and upon
execution shall become part of this contract
XL Indemnity.
A The Contractor agrees to indemnify, hold harmless and,not excluding the County's
right to participate, defend the County, its subsidiary, parent, associated and/or
affiliated entities, successors, or assigns, its elected officials, trustees, employees,
agents, volunteers, and any jurisdiction or agency issuing permits for any work
included in the project, hereinafter referred to as indemnitee, from all suits and
claims, including attorney's fees and cost of litigation, actions, loss, damage,
expense, cost or claims of any character or any nature arising out of the work done
in fulfillment of the terms of this Contract or on account of any act, claim or amount
arising or recovered under workers' compensation law or arising out of the failure
of the Contractor to conform to any statutes, ordinances, regulation, law or court
decree It is agreed that the Contractor will he responsible for primary loss
ins estigation, defense and judgment costs where this contract of indemnity applies.
In consideration of the award of this contract, the Contractor agrees to waive all
rights of subrogation against the County its subsidiary, parent. associated and/or
affiliated entities, successors, or assigns, its elected officials, trustees, employees,
agents,and volunteers for losses arising from the work perfonned by the Contractor
for the County.
B. The Contractor further shall investigate, process, respond to, adjust, provide defense
for and defend, pay or settle all claims, demands, or lawsuits related hereto at its sole
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expense and shall bear all other costs and expenses related thereto, even if the claim,
demand or lawsuit is groundless, false or fraudulent.
XII. Exemptions and Preferences All purchases of construction or building or any other
materials for this contract shall not include Federal Excise Faxes or Colorado State or
local sales or use taxes. Pitkin County is exempt from such taxes under registration
numbers 98-02624 and 84-78000-5k.
XIII. Records. The Contractor shall maintain comprehensive, complete and accurate
hooks, records, and documents concerning its performance relating to this contract for
a period of three (3) years after final payment under the contract and the County shall
have the right within the three (3) year period to inspect and audit these hooks, records
and documents. upon demand, in a reasonable manner and at reasonable times, for the
purpose of determining, by accepted accounting and auditing standards, compliance
with all provisions of the contract and applicable law.
XIV. Contract Made in Colorado. The parties agree that this contract was made in
accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado and shall be so construed. Venue is
agreed to be exclusively in the courts of Pitkin County, Colorado.
XV. Attorney's Fees. In the event that legal action is necessary to enforce any of the
provisions of this contract, the substantially prevailing party shall he entitled to its costs
and reasonable attorney's fees.
XVI. Governmental Immunity. Contractor agrees and understands that Pitkin County is
relying on and does not waive, by any provision of this contract, the monetary
limitations or terms (presently $150,000 per person and $600,000 per occurrence) or
any other rights, immunities, and protections provided by the Colorado Govemmental
Immunity Act 24-10-101. et.sec., C.R.S , as from time to time amended, or otherwise
available to Pitkin County or any of its officers, agents or employees. Further, nothing
in this contract shall be construed or interpreted to require or pros ide for indemnification
of the Contractor by the County for any injury to any person or any property damage
whatsoever which is caused by the negligence or other misconduct of the County or its
agent or employees.
XVII. Current Year Obligations.The parties acknowledge and agree that any payments
provided for hereunder or requirements for future appropriations shall constitute only
currently budgeted expenditures of Pitkin County. Pitkin County's obligations under
this contract are subject to Pitkin County's annual right to budget and appropriate the
sums necessary to provide the services set forth herein. No provisions of the contract
shall constitute a mandator charge or requirement in any ensuing fiscal year beyond
the then current fiscal year of Pitkin County. No provision of the contract shall be
construed or interpreted as creating a multiple-fiscal year direct or indirect debt or other
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financial obligation of Pitkin County within the meaning of any constitutional or
statutory debt limitation. This contract shall not directly or indirectly obligate Pitkin
County to make any payments beyond those appropriated for Pitkin County's then
current fiscal year.No provisions of this contract shall he construed to pledge or create
a lien on any class or source of Pitkin County's moneys, nor shall any provision of this
contract restrict the future issuance of Pitkin County's bonds or any'obligations payable
from any class or source of Pitkin County's money.
XVIII. Notice. Any notice required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing
and shall be hand-delivered or sent by registered or certified regular marl. postage pre-
paid to the addresses of the parties as follows. Each party by notice sent under this
paragraph may change the address to which future notices should be sent. Electronic
delisery of notices shall also he deemed sufficient and considered delivered upon
receipt of confirmation of delivery on the part of the sender.
To Pitkin County: with copies to:
Ann Driggers Pitkin County Attorney's Office
123 Emma Rd., Suite 106 123 Emma Rd., Suite #204
Basalt, CO 81621 Basalt, Colorado 81621
Email Ann.DriggersdriPrtkinCounty.com Email: Attorneydrpitkmcounty.com
To Contractor:
CBS Accounting, LLC
303 Fast Dakota Drive
Grand Junction, CO 81507
Phone: ) -
Email: cbsaccountmgrgibresnan.net
XIX. Public Contracts for Sen-ices and Public Contracts with Natural Persons. In
conformance with the provisions of C.R.S. §§ 8-17 5-101, et .seq , as amended and
CR S. §§ 24-76.5-l01, et seq , as amended:
A. PUBLIC CONTRACTS FOR SERVICES. §§8-17.5-101, et seq. C.R.S.
INot applicable to agreements relating to the offer, issuance, or sale of securities,
investment advisory services or fund management services, sponsored projects,
intergovernmental agreements, or information technology services or products and
services] Contractor certifies, warrants, and agrees that it does not knowingly employ
or contract with an illegal alien who will perform work under this Contract and will
confirm the employment eligibility of all employees who are newly hired for
employment in the United States to perform work under this Contract, through
participation in the E-Verify Program established under Pub. L 104-208 or the State
verification program established pursuant to §8-17.5-102(511e), C.R S., Contractor
shall not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien to perform work under this
Contract or enter into a contract with a Subcontractor that fails to certify to Contractor
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that the Subcontractor shall not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien to
perform work under this Contract. Contractor (1) shall not use E-Verify Program or
State program procedures to undertake pre-employment screening of job applicants
while this Contract is being performed, (ii) shall notify the Subcontractor and the
contracting State agency within 3 days if Contractor has actual knowledge that a
Subcontractor is employing or contracting with an illegal alien for work under this
Contract, (iii) shall terminate the subcontract if a Subcontractor does not stop
employing or contracting with the illegal alien within 3 days of receiving the notice,
and (iv) shall comply with reasonable requests made in the course of an investigation,
undertaken pursuant to §8-17.5-10215), C.R.S., by the Colorado Department of Labor
and Employment If Contractor participates in the State program, Contractor shall
deliver to the contracting State agency, Institution of Higher Education or political
subdivision, a written, notarized affirmation, affirming that Contractor has examined
the legal work status of such employee, and shall comply with all of the other
requirements of the State program. If Contractor fails to comply with an) requirement
of this provision or §§8-17.5-101 et ,seg , C.R S.. the contracting State agency,
institution of higher education or political subdivision may terminate this Contract for
breach and, if so terminated. Contractor shall he liable for damages.
B. PUBLIC CONTRACTS WITH NATURAL PERSONS. §§24-76.5-101,et seq.,
C.R.S.
Contractor. if a natural person 18 years of age or older,hereby swears and affirms under
penalty of perjury that he or she (i) is a citizen or otherwise lawfully present in the
United States pursuant to federal law, (ii) shall comply with the provisions of §§24-
76 5-101 et seq. , C.R.S., and (iii) has produced one form of identification required by
§24-76.5-103. C R S. prior to the Effective Date of this Contract
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties have executed this Contract as of the date first set out herein
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