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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA AGREEMENT BETWEEN ORANGE COUNTY AND Trans-verse, Inc. COUNTY OF ORANGE This Agreement is made and entered into this 6th day of March, 2008 by and between Orange County, for and on behalf of the Orange County Health Department, hereinafter referred to as "OCHD" and the named service provider, Trans-verse, Inc., a North Carolina Business Corporation, hereinafter referred to as the "Provider." WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, OCHD desires to contract with the Provider for professional services, in order to meet NC DHHS agreement addenda deliverables for Strategic National Stockpile and respiratory fit protection programs and WHEREAS, The Provider desires to provide those services; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the following Mutual promises, covenants and conditions, OCHD and the Provider agree as follows: 1. The Provider will: • Revise the current Strategic National Stockpile Plan for Orange County to meet required TAR guidelines • Conduct multidisciplinary training as indicated to meet the revised plan requirements • Conduct 2 half-day trainings and fit test appropriate respiratory devices for each member of the OCHD clinical staff 2. OCHD will: • Make staff available as needed for training, exercises and planning meetings. • Grant fiill access to current and previous documents related to all hazards and pandemic planning. 3. The time period that this agreement shall cover begins on March 6, 2008 and ends on June 30, 2008 or upon submission of revised SNS Plan for Orange County and completion of the SNS training and respiratory fit testing. 4. OCHD shall remunerate the Provider at the amount of $13,050.00. Provider will submit to OCHD an invoice for services rendered in three payments. OCHD will submit a request for check to the Orange County Financial Services Department. They shall prepare a check to Provider based on the Finance Department's schedule. 5. It is determined that this activity does not involve protected health information and therefore is not subject to HIPAA rules and regulations. 6. In connection with Provider's activities as a consultant for the OCHD Preparedness Program, Provider agrees to abide by all applicable federal, state and local confidentiality and privacy laws, policies and procedures. Provider will not divulge confidential information to unauthorized persons. Provider understands that if Provider wrongfully discloses such information that Provider may be liable and subject to litigation for money awards for damages. Provider understands that if Provider should have any questions regarding OCHD's confidentiality policies and procedures, Provider will seek clarification from OHCD Health Director. 6. The Provider hereby agrees to furnish services without regard to race, color, creed, sex or national origin. The Provider hereby agrees to abide by pertinent Rules and Regulations of OCHD, Orange County, and the North Carolina Division of Health Services in the conduct of services. 7. Independent Contractor. 1''he Provider shall perform all work and services described herein as an independent contractor and not as an officer, agent, servant or employee of Orange County or the OCHD. Provider shall have exclusive control of and the exclusive right to control the details of the services and work performed herewith and all