Approve a MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) between Valley View Health Center and Lewis County to provide services upon receipt of Cares Act Funding BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
APPROVE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING RESOLUTION 20-167
BETWEEN VALLEY VIEW HEALTH CENTER
AND LEWIS COUNTY TO PROVIDE SERVICES
UPON RECEIPT OF CARES ACT FUNDING
WHEREAS,the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), Lewis County, Washington, has
reviewed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Lewis County and Valley View
Health Center for the period of May 21, 2020, through December 31, 2020; and
WHEREAS,funding is available to perform services including conducting contact monitoring,
providing case management services to individuals in isolation or quarantine due to COVID-19,
and providing testing strike teams to serve at County's request in the amount not to exceed
$400,000; and
WHEREAS, it appears to be in the best public interest to authorize the execution of
said contract for Lewis County.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that MOU between Valley View Health Center and Lewis
County in the amount not to exceed $400,000 from May 21, 2020, through December 31, 2020,
is hereby approved and the Director of Public Health &Social Services is authorized to sign the
same.
Done this 21st day of May 2020.
APPROVED AS TO FORM: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Jonathan Meyer, Prosecuting Attorney LEWIS COUNTY,WASHINGTON
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Memorandum of Understanding
Memorandum of Understanding#: Valley View Health Center
Memorandum of Understanding COVID-19
• Contact Monitoring
• Quarantine/Isolation Case Management
• Testing
This Memorandum of Understanding is entered into by and between Lewis County Public
Health & Social Services, herein after referred to as County, and Valley View Health
Center, herein after referred to as VVHC.
Preamble
Purpose
The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") is to have VVHC,
under the direction of County:
• Conduct contact monitoring;
• Provide case management services to individuals in isolation or quarantine due
to COVID-19; and
• Provide testing strike teams to serve at County's request.
It would be in the best interest of the Lewis County residents for County to enter into
an MOU with VVHC to provide these services upon receipt of CARES Act funding.
Recitals
WHEREAS, COVID-19, a respiratory disease that can result in serious illness or death, is
caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which is a new strain of coronavirus that had not
been previously identified in humans and can easily spread from person to person; and
WHEREAS, on January 31, 2020, the United States Department of Health and Human
Services Secretary Alex Azar declared a public health emergency for COVID-19,
beginning January 27,2020; and
JP Anderson, M.S.W. Director
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Rachel Wood, M.D., M.P.H. Health Officer
WHEREAS, on February 29, 2020, Washington Governor Jay Inslee declared a state of
emergency in response to the continued and growing threat presented by COVID-19;
and
WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners
declared a present emergency which necessitates activation of the Lewis County
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) and utilization of emergency
powers granted pursuant to RCW 36.40.180 and RCW 38.52.070(2); and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest if Lewis County to work with local organizations and
businesses to coordinate acquiring necessary supplies for prevention, detection,
treatment, and eradication of COVID-19.
WHEREAS, Lewis County has applied for and been approved to receive CARES Act
funding to pay for provision of these services by VVHC in order to protect and restore
the public health of Lewis County.
WHEREAS, the parties agree to proceed as outlined herein and enter into this
Memorandum of Understanding as a voluntary and mutually beneficial understanding.
Witnesseth
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual benefits and covenants hereafter
contained,the parties agree hereto as follows:
General Terms and Conditions
1. Scope of Valley View Health Center's Services
VVHC agrees to provide services, reports, and any material set forth in Exhibit A:
Statement of Work and Reporting Requirements during the MOU term. No material,
labor, or facilities will be furnished by VVHC unless otherwise provided for in this
MOU.
2. Accounting and Payment for Services
Payment to VVHC for supplies and services rendered under this MOU shall be as set
forth in Exhibit B: Budget,Invoicing and Payment attached hereto.Unless specifically
stated in Exhibit B or approved in writing in advance by the County Representative
for this MOU, County and VVHC will not reimburse the other for any costs or
expenses incurred outside the performance of this MOU.
County and VVHC acknowledge that the entire compensation for this MOU is
specified in Exhibit B and VVHC is not entitled to any County benefits including,but
not limited to, vacation pay, holiday pay, sick leave pay, medical, dental, or other
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insurance benefits, or any other rights or privileges afforded to County employees
outside of their respective entitlements and obligations.
3. Assignment and Subcontracting
Unless otherwise provided for in this MOU,no portion of this MOU may be assigned
or subcontracted to any other individual, firm, or entity without the express and prior
written approval of the County MOU Representative.
4. Administration
This Memorandum of Understanding does not create a separate entity.This MOU shall
be jointly administered by County and VVHC.
5. Regulations and Requirements
This MOU shall be subject to all laws, rules, and regulations of the United States of
America, the State of Washington, and political subdivisions of the State of
Washington, and to any other provisions set forth in Special Terms and Conditions.
6. Public Records Law
Each Party will fulfill their independent obligations, separately,under the Washington
Public Records Act (chapter 42.56 of the Revised Code of Washington). In the event
one Party fails to fulfill its obligations pursuant to this section and due in whole or in
part to such failure a court of competent jurisdiction imposes a penalty upon the other
Party for violation of the Public Records Act, the failing Party shall indemnify the
other for that penalty, as well as for all costs and attorney fees incurred by the other
Party in the litigation giving rise to such a penalty. The obligations created by this
section shall survive the termination of this MOU.
7. Political Activity Prohibited
None of the funds provided under this MOU shall be used for any partisan political
activity,or to further the election or defeat of any candidate for public office or ballot
measure. However,no person engaged to perform such services pursuant to this MOU
shall be precluded from devoting income derived from such services to any lawful
political activity, or to the support of a candidate for public office or of a ballot
measure.
8. Right to Review
This MOU is subject to review by any federal or state auditor. The Parties or their
designees shall have the right to review and monitor the financial and service
components of this MOU by whatever means are deemed expedient by the MOU
Representative. Such review may occur with or without notice and may include,but is
not limited to,on-site inspection by County or VVHC agents or employees,inspection
of all records or other materials which the Parties deem pertinent to the MOU and its
performance,and any and all communications with or evaluations by service recipients
under this MOU.
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9. Modifications
Either party may request changes in the MOU. Any and all agreed modifications shall
• be in writing, signed by each of the parties.
10. Termination
Either Party may terminate this MOU upon 30 days' prior written notification to the
other Party. If this MOU is so terminated, the Parties shall be liable only for
performance rendered or costs incurred in accordance with the terms of this MOU
prior to the effective date of termination.
11. Termination for denial of CARES Act Funding
VVHC acknowledges and understands this agreement is subject the overall project
approval for County of its application for CARES Act funding. In the event County is
unable to obtain CARES Act Funding, County, in its sole discretion, may terminate
the MOU, in whole or in part. VVHC shall be entitled to payment for actual work
performed at unit MOU prices for completed items of work. County shall make a
reasonable, equitable adjustment in the MOU price for partially completed items of
work,but such adjustment shall not include provision for loss of anticipated profit on
deleted or uncompleted work. Termination of this MOU at any time as a result of a
denial of CARES Act funding, shall not constitute a breach of MOU by County.
12. Termination for Public Convenience
Either Party may terminate the MOU, in whole or in part, whenever the terminating
Party determines, in its sole discretion,that such termination is in the interests of the
terminating Party. Whenever the MOU is terminated in accordance with this
paragraph, the non-terminating Party shall be entitled to payment for actual work
performed at unit MOU prices for completed items of work. The terminating Party
shall make a reasonable, equitable adjustment in the MOU price for partially
completed items of work,but such adjustment shall not include provision for loss of
anticipated profit on deleted or uncompleted work.Termination of this MOU by Party
at any time during the term for convenience, shall not constitute a breach of MOU by
• the terminating Party.
13. Suspension of Performance and Resumption of Performance
In the event of government closure, suspension, or limitation of funding in any way
after the effective date of this MOU and prior to normal completion,Parties may give
notice to the other Party to suspend performance as an alternative to termination.
Parties may elect to give written notice to the other Party to suspend performance when
the Party determines there is a reasonable likelihood that the funding insufficiency
may be resolved in a timeframe that would allow performance to be resumed prior to
the end date of this MOU. Notice may include notice by facsimile or email to the
MOU's Representative. The Parties shall suspend performance on the date stated in
Y, the written notice to suspend. During the period of suspension of performance, each
Party may inform the other of any conditions that may reasonably affect the potential
for resumption of performance.Notice may be contingent upon the occurrence or non-
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occurrence of a future event;e.g. the failure of the State of Washington to pass a budget
by a date specified in the notice.
When the Parties determine that the funding insufficiency is resolved,the Parties may
give written notice to resume performance and a proposed date to resume performance.
Upon receipt of written notice to resume performance, the Parties will give written
notice to the other as to whether it can resume performance, and, if so, the date upon
which it agrees to resume performance. If Parties give notice that they cannot resume
performance, the Parties agree that the MOU will be terminated retroactive to the
original date of suspension of performance.
If the funding issue is not resolved, the Parties may terminate the MOU under the
"Termination for Convenience"clause.
14. Defense and Indemnity MOU
Each Party (as the "Indemnifying Party) shall defend, protect, and hold harmless the
other Party or any officers or employees thereof, from and against all claims, suits,or
action arising from any intentional or negligent act or omission of the Indemnifying
Party or any employee, agent or representative of the Indemnifying Party, while
performing under the terms of this MOU.
15. Insurance Coverage
VVHC shall comply with all provisions described in Exhibit C: Insurance Coverage,
attached hereto.
16. Resolution of Conflicts
In the event of an inconsistency in this MOU, unless otherwise provided herein, the
inconsistency shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:
i. Applicable federal and state statutes and regulations
ii. Special terms and conditions
iii. Exhibits
iv. General terms and conditions
v. Any other provision of this MOU whether incorporated by reference or otherwise.
17. Disputes,Venue and Choice of Law
Both Parties agree that any disputes that arise under or relating to this MOU that cannot
be resolved to the satisfaction of both parties shall be submitted to mediation before
either party starts litigation in any form. An impartial third party acceptable to both
the County and VVHC will be appointed to mediate. Should the parties be unable to
agree upon a mediator, then the dispute shall be mediated through the Washington
Arbitration and Mediation Service, at its Tacoma office, and in accordance with the
WAMS mediation rules. Each Party shall pay an equal percentage of the mediator's
fees and expenses. Either Party may not use any funds received under this MOU to
pay mediator's fees and expenses. The mediation shall be confidential in all respects,
as allowed or required by law.
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In the event that mediation does not resolve the dispute, the venue for any litigation
arising under or relating to this MOU shall be in the courts of the State of Washington.
This MOU shall be governed by the laws of the State of Washington, excepting only
the choice of law rules of the State of Washington.
18. Records Maintenance
Each Party shall maintain all books, records, documents, data and other evidence
relating to this MOU and performance of the services described herein, including but
not limited to, accounting procedures and practices which sufficiently and properly
reflect all direct and indirect costs of any nature expended in the performance of this
MOU. Both Parties shall retain such records for a period of seven(7)years following
the date of final payment.
If any litigation, claim or audit is started before the expiration of the seven- (7) year
period, the records shall be retained for a period of seven (7) years after all litigation,
claims, or audit findings involving the records have been finally resolved.
19. Recapture
In the event a Party fails to perform services specified in this MOU in accordance with
state laws, federal laws, and/or the provisions of this MOU, the other Party reserves
the right to recapture funds in an amount required to compensate the other Party for
the noncompliance in addition to any other remedies available at law or in equity.
Repayment by the failing Party or refunds under this recapture provision shall occur
within the timeframe specified by the other Party. In the alternative, the other Party
may recapture such funds from payments due under this MOU.
20. Confidentiality
Both Parties or any employee, agent or representative of the Parties or any
subcontractor shall maintain the confidentiality of all information provided or acquired
by the Parties in performance of this MOU, except upon prior written consent of the
Attorneys for each Party or an order entered by a court after having acquired
jurisdiction over the Parties. Each Party shall indemnify and hold harmless the other
Party, its officials, agents or employees from all loss or expense, including, but not
limited to, settlements,judgments, setoffs, attorney's fees, and costs resulting from a
Party's breach of this provision.
21. Information System Security
WHC shall protect and maintain all confidential information gained by reason of this
contract against unauthorized use, access, disclosure, modification or loss. Personal
and/or medical information collected,used or acquired in connection with this contract
shall be used solely for the purposes of this contract.
22. Protection of Personal Information
WHC shall not use, publish, transfer, sell or otherwise disclose any confidential
information gained by reason of this contract for any purpose that is not directly
connected with the Contractor's performance of the services contemplated hereunder
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except as provided by law,received by VVHC pursuant to section 8 of this contract or
with the prior written consent of the individual or personal representative of the
individual who is the subject of the personal information.Upon request by the County
or at the end of the contract term, or when no longer needed, VVHC shall return the
confidential information or certify in writing that VVHC destroyed the information in
a manner that cannot be reconstructed.
Nothing within this Section 22 shall preclude VVHC from maintaining appropriate
patient/client records and files in the ordinary course of VVHC's business, and such
records shall at all times be the responsibility of VVHC to maintain in accordance with
state and federal laws.
23. Ethics/Conflicts of Interest
In performing under this MOU,both Parties will assure compliance with the Ethics
in Public Service Act (Chapter 42.52 Revised Code of Washington), and any other
applicable state or federal law related to ethics or conflicts of interest.
24. Information System Security
Both Parties shall protect and maintain all confidential information gained by reason
of this MOU against unauthorized use, access, disclosure, modification or loss.
Personal and/or medical information collected, used or acquired in connection with
this MOU shall be used solely for the purposes of this MOU.
25. MOU Amendments
No amendment, modification or renewal shall be made to this MOU unless set forth
in a written Memorandum of Understanding Amendment, signed by both parties.
Work under a Memorandum of Understanding Amendment shall not proceed until
both Parties duly executes the Memorandum of Understanding Amendment.
26. Severability
If any term or condition of this MOU or the application thereof to any person(s) or
circumstances is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other terms, conditions
or applications which can be given effect without the invalid term, condition or
application.To this end,the terms and conditions of this MOU are declared severable.
27. Conformance
If any provision of this MOU violates any statute or rule of law of the state of
Washington or of the United States of America, it is considered modified to conform
to that statute or rule of law.
28. Waiver
Waiver of any breach or condition of this MOU shall not be deemed a waiver of any
prior or subsequent breach. No term or condition of this MOU shall be held to be
waived, modified or deleted except by an instrument, in writing, signed by the party
granting such a waiver.
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29. Survival
The terms and conditions contained in this MOU will survive the completion,
cancellation, termination or expiration of the MOU.
30. Entire MOU
This written MOU along with attached exhibits and the documents and terms
incorporated herein by Section 23 of this MOU, represents the entire MOU between
the parties.
31. Parties
Each party to this MOU shall have an MOU representative.Each party may change its
representative upon providing written notice to the other party. The parties' MOU
representatives for this MOU are:
For the County:
J.P. Anderson, Director
ip.anderson( lewiscountywa.gov
(360) 740-2787
For VVHC:
Gaelon Spradley, Chief Executive Officer
GSpradley@vvhc.org
(360) 731-9897
32. Authorization
Only the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners, Director of Lewis County
Public Health & Social Services, or its designated MOU Representative identified
herein, shall have the expressed, implied, or apparent authority to alter, amend,
modify, or waive any clause or condition of this MOU with respect to the rights and
responsibilities of County. Furthermore, any alteration, amendment, modification, or
waiver of any clause or condition of this MOU is not effective or binding unless made
in writing and signed by the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners, Director
of Lewis County Public Health& Social Services, or its MOU Representative.
Only the Valley View Health Center Chief Executive Officer, or its designated MOU
Representative identified herein, shall have the expressed, implied, or apparent
authority to alter, amend, modify,or waive any clause or condition of this MOU with
respect to the rights and responsibilities of VVHC. Furthermore, any alteration,
amendment, modification, or waiver of any clause or condition of this MOU is not
effective or binding unless made in writing and signed by the Valley View Health
Center Chief Executive Officer,or its MOU Representative.
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IN WITNESS THEREOF, this executed on the 20th day of May, 2020.
Accepted: Accepted:
Lewis County Valley View Health Center
Public Health& Social Services
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JP Anderson, MSW Gaelon Spradley
Director Chief Executive Officer
Dated: Dated: 5/20/2020
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
JONATHAN MEYER, Prosecuting Attorney
Amber Smith., WSBA# 53121
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Exhibit A: Statement of Work and Reporting Requirements
The purpose of this Statement of Work is to detail the work to be performed by Valley
View Health Center and the methods and content for reporting progress by VVHC in
fulfilling all duties encompassed in this MOU.
The term of this MOU shall commence on May 21 st,2020 and terminate on December 315t,
2020.
VVHC shall administer funds awarded hereunder, to support a variety of activities and
services to:
• Conduct contact monitoring;
• Provide case management services to individuals in isolation or quarantine due
to COVID-19; and
• Provide testing strike teams to serve at County's request.
Activities shall include,but not be limited to, the following:
Task Task/Acdvity! Reporting
Number Description Deliverables/Outcomes Requirement Due Date
1 Contact Tracing In-office work,following established VVHC will Daily by
protocols provided by County: adhere to all 10 pm
• Make phone calls to identified contacts Washington State
every day until they pass the quarantine Contact
period as identified by County Monitoring and
• Document all calls and attempted calls Case
• Document refusal to participate in check-in Management
calls Protocols.
• Document any reported symptoms
• Document refusal to quarantine
• Provide recommendations based on
decision tree provided by County
• Notify County of any failure to reach
contacts
• Refer contacts to Case Management as
necessary.
• Document referrals to Case Management
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Task Task/Activity/ Reporting
Number Description Deliverables/Outcomes Requirement Due Date
2 Quarantine/ Using a combination of in-office and field Daily reporting Daily by
Isolation work,provide services to clients referred by on case 10 pm
Case County,including: monitoring per
Management • 2 I.it for six months to provide culturally Washington State
appropriate Spanish speaking case Contact
management and COVID-19 outreach Monitoring and
services Case
• Ensure clients can follow quarantine or Management
isolation directions protocols
• Problem-solve barriers to remaining at
home
• Assist with errands,grocery shopping,
using service if possible
• Connect to services as needed and
available
• System navigation
• Document contacts and attempted contacts
• Document identified barriers
• Document solutions offered/initiated
Task Task/Activity/ Reporting
Number Description Deliverables/Outcomes Requirement Due Date
3 Testing Strike Upon direction by the County: Use reporting Within
Team • Assemble skilled medical strike team forms provided 72 hours
• Report to testing site with sufficient by County of each
supplies and equipment to perform testing
anticipated number of tests event
• Perform testing
• Ensure specimens are correctly labeled and
submitted to lab for testing
• Ensure that County receives test results
• Enter encounter within Nextgen
• Collect medical insurance information for
patients and bill insurance for testing
whenever possible
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Exhibit B: Budget, Invoicing, and Payment
Lewis County shall pay an amount not to exceed $400,000 to Valley View Health Center
for work as described in Exhibit A, in subject to conditions set forth in this Exhibit B:
Budget, Invoicing, and Payment.
1. Budget Detail
Item Non-Congregate Budget
ARNP hourly rate $71.77
MA/DA hourly rate $23.65
Reception staff hourly rate $23.65
2 FTEs for 6 months for Spanish speaking case Not to exceed$100,000
management and COVID-19 outreach services
Equipment At Cost
Supplies At Cost
Insurance Coverage (as described under Exhibit C) At Cost
TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT $400,000
2. Compensation
Payment to VVHC for services rendered under this MOU shall be as set forth in
Exhibit B. Where Exhibit B requires payments by Lewis County, payment shall be
made on a reimbursement basis,supported,unless otherwise provided in Exhibit B,by
documentation of units of work actually performed(time sheets) and amounts earned,
including where appropriate, the total number of hours for the month, and total dollar
payment requested.
Costs allowable under this MOU are actual expenditures according to an approved
budget up to the maximum amount stated above. VVHC shall use federal cost
principles specified in OMB Circular A-110 "Cost Principles Applicable to Grants,
Contracts and other Agreements"with non-profit organizations as applicable. VVHC
shall include this last paragraph in any subcontracts.
Line-item adjustments to the budget must be requested in writing by VVHC 45 days
prior to invoicing based on the requested adjustment(s). County will notify VVHC of
approval or denial prior to invoice period.
County may withhold reimbursement payment if VVHC fails to:
• Comply with reporting Exhibit A reporting requirements; or
• Submit required invoices and supportive documentation to Lewis County.
VVHC's failure to submit invoices as specified is grounds for the County to terminate
the MOU as provided herein.
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3. Invoice Timeframe
VVHC shall submit invoices to the County MOU Representative identified herein or
to other such person identified by the County MOU Representative by the 10th of each
month.VVHC shall submit a copy of their internal line-item budget tracking with their
invoice for services.
4. Eligible Use of Funds
Funding awarded under this MOU may only be used for activities described in
Exhibit A.
5. Duplicate Payment
VVHC certifies that work to be performed under this MOU does not duplicate any
work to be charged against any other Lewis County MOU, subcontract or funding
from any other source.
6. Audit
i. General Requirements:
VVHC is to procure audit services based on the following guidelines:
a. VVHC shall maintain its records and accounts so as to facilitate the audit
requirement and shall ensure that any subcontractor also maintains auditable
records.
b. VVHC is responsible for any audit exceptions incurred by its own organization
or that of its subcontractor. County reserves the right to recover from VVHC
all disallowed costs resulting from the audit.
c. As applicable, VVHC shall be required to have an audit and must ensure all
audits are performed in accordance with Generally Accepted Auditing
Standards (GAAS); including, but not limited to, the Government Auditing
Standards(the Revised Yellow Book)developed by the Comptroller General.
d. Responses to any unresolved management findings and disallowed or
questioned costs shall be included with the audit report. VVHC must respond
to County requests for information or corrective action concerning audit issues
within thirty(30) days of the date of request.
ii. The Office of the State Auditor shall conduct the audit.
iii. VVHC shall include the above audit requirements in any subcontracts.
iv. In all cases,VVHC's financial records must be available for review by County.
7. Future Non-Allocation of Funds
If sufficient funds are not appropriated or allocated for payment under this MOU for
any future fiscal period,neither Party will be obligated to make payments for services
or amounts incurred after the end of the current fiscal period. No penalty or expense
shall accrue to either Party in the event this provision applies.
8. Errors and Omissions Uncompensated
In the event of any errors or omissions by the Parties in the performance of any work
required under this MOU, the Parties shall make any and all necessary corrections
without additional compensation.
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:wf Exhibit C: Insurance Coverage
VVHC shall provide insurance coverage as set out in this Exhibit to protect the County
e should there be any claims,suits, actions,costs,damages or expenses arising from any
loss,or negligent or intentional act or omission of VVHC or subcontractor, or agents of
either,while performing under the terms of this MOU.
All required insurance shall be issued by an insurance company authorized to do business
within the State of Washington.The insurance shall name the County and its agents,
YP' officers,and employees as additional insureds under the insurance policy. All policies
�_ shall be primary to any other valid and collectable insurance.VVHC shall instruct the
insurers to give the County thirty(30)calendar days advance notice of any insurance
cancellation or modification.
VVHC shall submit to the County within fifteen(15)calendar days of the MOU start
date,proof of insurance identifying Lewis County as Primary,Non Contributory,
additionally Insured,with endorsement(s) for additional insured as indicated below,
which outlines the coverage and limits defined in this insurance section. During the term
of the MOU,VVHC shall submit renewal certificates with endorsements not less than
thirty(30)calendar days prior to expiration of each policy required under this section.
< =: ' VVHC shall provide insurance coverage that shall be maintained in full force and effect
during the term of this MOU,as follows:
1. Commercial General Liability Insurance Policy
Provide a Commercial General Liability Insurance Policy,including grant liability,
written on an occurrence basis, in adequate quantity to protect against legal liability
arising out of MOU activity but no less than$1,000,000 per occurrence.
Additionally,VVHC is responsible for ensuring that any subcontractors provide
adequate insurance coverage for the activities arising out of subcontracts.
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Provide a Professional Liability Insurance Policy written on an occurrence basis in
' adequate quantity to protect against medical malpractice or errors and omissions
claims arising out of an MOU activity.
3. Automobile Liability
In the event that performance pursuant to this MOU involves the use of vehicles,
owned or operated by VVHC or its subcontractor,automobile liability insurance
'nx shall be required.The minimum limit for automobile liability is$1,000,000 per
occurrence,using a Combined Single Limit for bodily injury and property damage.
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4. Fidelity Insurance
Every officer,director,employee,or agent who is authorized to act on behalf of
VVHC for the purpose of receiving or depositing funds into program accounts or
issuing fmancial documents,checks,or other instruments of payment for program
costs shall be insured to provide protection against loss:
i. The amount of fidelity coverage secured pursuant to this MOU shall be
$100,000 or the highest of planned reimbursement for the MOU period,
whichever is greatest. Fidelity insurance secured pursuant to this paragraph shall
name VVHC as beneficiary.
ii. Subcontractors that receive$10,000 or more per year in funding through this
MOU shall secure fidelity insurance as noted above. Fidelity insurance secured
by subcontractors pursuant to this paragraph shall name the Contractor as
• beneficiary.
5. Business Property
VVHC shall provide business property insurance adequate to repair,replace,or
recreate any County-owned property in the possession of VVHC, or data,books,
computer programs,plans, specifications,documents, films,pamphlets,reports,
s` sound reproductions, studies, surveys,tapes,and/or training materials produced by
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VVHC or any subcontractors in the performance of the work under this MOU.
6. Industrial Insurance Waiver
VVHC shall comply with all applicable provisions of Title 51 Revised Code of
Washington, Industrial Insurance. If VVHC fails to provide industrial insurance
coverage or fails to pay premiums or penalties on behalf of its employees as may be
required by law,County may collect from VVHC the full amount payable to the
jz Industrial Insurance Accident Fund. County may deduct the amount owed by VVHC
to the accident fund from the amount payable to VVHC by County under this MOU,
and transmit the deducted amount to the Department of Labor and Industries, (L&I)
Division of Insurance Services.This provision does not waive any of L&I's rights to
collect from VVHC.
7. Volunteer Medical Protection
VVHC shall provide any volunteer who performs any duties related to or covered by
`' this MOU with coverage at no cost to the volunteer for immediate,short-term, and
long-term medical care that substantially matches employee coverage as described in
Title 51 Revised Code of Washington.
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