Agreement with the LCSO and Great Rivers Behavioral Health Organization BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
IN RE: ACCEPTANCE OF AN AGREEMENT ) Resolution No. 18- 111
BETWEEN THE LEWIS COUNTY SHERIFF )
AND GREAT RIVERS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ORGANIZATION )
WHEREAS Great Rivers Behavioral Health Organization desires to support services of the Lewis
County Sheriff's Office for behavioral health medical and medication to individuals within the jail; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff's Office desires and is qualified to provide the professional services
contemplated hereunder; and
WHEREAS the attached agreement has been negotiated by the Lewis County Sheriff's Office with
Great Rivers Behavioral Health Organization; and
WHERAS, for the period of March 1, 2018 through December 31, 2019, the County shall be
reimbursed the cost, not to exceed $6,818 per month for services described in scope of work of this
agreement, and
WHEREAS, it appears to be in the best public interest to authorize the execution of said agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Sheriff or, in his absence, the Undersheriff or
Corrections Chief, is authorized to sign the subjoined Agreement on behalf of Lewis County.
DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 41" day of IAML-' , 2018.
REVIEWED AS TO FORM: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Jonathan Meyer, Prosecuting Attorney LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
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By: eputy Pro ecuting Attorney Edn. J. Fund, Chair
ATTEST: Robert C. Jackson, Vice Chair
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Great Rivers Behavioral Health Organization
Professional Service Agreement
This contract is between Great Rivers Behavioral Health Organization (Great Rivers) and the
Contractor identified below:
Lewis County
28 SW Chehalis Ave.
Chehalis, WA 98532 Contract Number: 20180055
Telephone: 360-740-2714 Contract Start Date: March 1, 2018
Contract End Date: December 31, 2019
Budget Authority: State Only
Program Contact: Chris Sweet
Fiscal Contact: Chris Sweet
Great Rivers Contact: Marc Bollinger
Great Rivers Fiscal Contact: Brian Cameron
Lewis County, hereinafter referred to as the Contractor, and Great Rivers agree to the terms and
conditions of this Contract, including any exhibits, by signing below:
FOR FOR LEWIS COUNTY:
GREAT RIVERS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
ORGANIZATION
arc Bolling: Chris-Sw et
Great Rivers CEO Corrections Chief
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Date Date
Great Rivers Contract
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into between GREAT RIVERS BEHAVIORAL
HEALTH ORGANIZATION (hereinafter "Great Rivers"), a municipal corporation of the State of
Washington, acting by and through its Governing Board and Lewis County (hereinafter
"County").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Great Rivers desires to retain the services of County for behavioral health
medical and medication to individuals within the Jail; and
WHEREAS, County desires and is qualified to provide the professional services
contemplated hereunder.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:
1. PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF WORK.
1.1. Purpose. The purpose of this contract is for mental health medical services and
medication be provided.
1.2. Scope of Work. The County shall provide behavioral health medical services and
medication to individuals within the Jail by a qualified, licensed provider.
2. SPECIAL CONDITIONS.
2.1. Compensation.
2.1.1. For the period March 1, 2018 through December 31, 2019, the County shall
be reimbursed the cost, not to exceed $6,818 per month for services
described in scope of work of this agreement. Invoice shall include the
number of unique individuals that receive medical services and the number
of prescription filled.
2.1.2. Maximum allowable compensation under this Agreement for Professional
Services shall not exceed $150,000.00.
2.1.3. County will not be compensated for any services performed outside of the
Scope of Work.
2.1.4. Great Rivers shall issue payment of services rendered within thirty (30) days
of receipt of billing.
2.2. Effective Date.
This Agreement shall take effect on March 1, 2018.
2.3. Term and Termination.
This Agreement shall continue until December 31, 2019, subject to termination by
either party upon thirty (30) days written notice to the other party.
3. GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
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3.1. Status of the Parties.
3.1.1. For purposes of this Agreement the County acknowledges that County is not
an officer, employee, or agent of Great Rivers and that an independent
contractor relationship will be created by this Agreement. The County shall
not hold out itself or any of its employees as, nor claim status as, an officer,
employee, or agent of Great Rivers. The County shall not claim for itself or its
employees any rights, privileges, or benefits which would accrue to an
employee of Great Rivers. The County shall indemnify and hold harmless
Great Rivers from all obligations to pay or withhold federal or state taxes or
contributions on behalf of the County or the County's employees.
3.2. Responsibility and Insurance.
3.2.1. Each party to this Agreement shall be responsible for the negligence of its
officers, employees, and agents in the performance of this Agreement. No
party to this Agreement shall be responsible for the acts and/or omissions of
entities or individuals not party to this Agreement. Great Rivers and the
County shall cooperate in the defense of tort lawsuits when possible. Both
parties agree and understand that such cooperation may not be feasible in
all circumstances. Great Rivers and the County agree to notify the attorneys
of record in any tort lawsuit where both are parties if either Great Rivers or
the County enters into settlement negotiations. It is understood that the
notice shall occur prior to any negotiations, or as soon as possible thereafter,
and the notice may be either written or oral.
3.2.2. County certifies by signing this Agreement that the County is insured through
a risk pool and shall pay for losses for which it is found liable.
3.2.3. This paragraph shall survive the completion, expiration and/or termination of
this Agreement.
3.3. Standard of Care.
The County shall comply with all applicable professional standards of care in
connection with any services rendered hereunder and shall perform services
hereunder in a timely manner.
3.4. Confidentiality.
3.4.1. The County shall execute all confidentiality forms as may be required by
Great Rivers or Washington DSHS policy to protect the privacy rights of
Great Rivers' clients.
3.4.2. The County and Great Rivers shall comply with all applicable federal and
state laws and regulations relating to maintaining and safeguarding the
confidentiality of Protected Health Information. Prior to the effective date of
this Agreement, County shall sign the Great Rivers standard Businesses
Associates Agreement which shall be attached to this Agreement.
3.5. Non-Discrimination.
During the performance of this Agreement, neither party to this Agreement shall
discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, nationality, creed, marital
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status, sexual orientation, age or the presence of any disability in the administration
or delivery of services outlined in this Agreement.
3.6. Debarment Certification.
The County certifies that neither it nor its principals are presently debarred,
suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded
from participation in this transaction by any federal department or agency. The
County shall provide immediate written notice to Great Rivers if at any time the
County learns that its certification was erroneous when submitted or becomes
erroneous by reason of changed circumstances. The County shall not knowingly
enter into any lower tier covered transaction with a person that is debarred,
suspended, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this
covered transaction, unless authorized by the federal department or agency with
which this transaction originated. The County shall include the language and
requirements of this provision, without modification, in all lower tier covered
transactions and in all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions.
3.7. Compliance with Applicable Law.
At all times during the term of this Agreement, the County and Great Rivers shall
comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations and rules,
including but not limited to, non-discrimination laws and regulations.
3.8. Non-Assignability.
County shall not assign this contract or any rights or duties hereunder to any County
without first obtaining written consent of Great Rivers which consent shall not be
unreasonably withheld.
3.9. Administration.
This Agreement shall be administered for Great Rivers by the Great Rivers Chief
Project Manager.
3.10. Notices.
Notice, when needed or required under this Agreement, shall be given as follows:
If to Great Rivers to: Marc Bollinger, Great Rivers CEO
Address: PO Box 1447
Chehalis, WA 98532
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If to County to: Chris Sweet, Corrections Chief
Lewis County
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28 SW Chehalis Avenue
Chehalis, WA 98532
Chns.Sweet@lemiscountvwa.gov
3.11. Entire Agreement.
This written Agreement constitutes the parties' entire integrated agreement.
3.12. Amendments.
No provision of this Agreement may be amended or modified except by a further
written document signed by Great Rivers and the County.
3.13. Severability.
If a court of law determines any provision of this Agreement to be unenforceable or
invalid, the parties hereto agree that all other portions of this Agreement shall
remain valid and enforceable.
3.14. Applicable Law and Venue.
This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of
Washington. Venue for any dispute related to this Agreement shall be Lewis County,
Washington.
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BOCC AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Resolution: BOCC Meeting Date: Jun 04, 2018
Suggested Wording for Agenda Item: Agenda Type: Consent
To approve an agreement between Lewis County Sheriffs Office/Jail and Great Rivers Behavioral Health
Organization
Contact Chief Chris Sweet Phone: 3607402714
Department: Sheriff
Action Needed: Approve Resolution
Description
To approve an agreement between Lewis County Sheriffs Office/Jail and Great Rivers Behavioral Health
Organization
Cover Letter To
Chief Chris Sweet
Additional Copies
Carrie Breen
Great Rivers BHO