2015-317-E DSS - Holcomb and Cabe to provide legal consultation to agency staff regarding child welfare issues and adult protective cases of OC DSS $165,000

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DocuSign Envelope ID: FFE3DC52-8928-4566-9C5B-5108C401 DOE9 Contract#68-2001 Holcomb and Cabe,L.L.P. 14. No Assignment or Sub-Contract: Contractor shall not sub-contract out any of the services provided for in this Agreement or make any assignment of this Agreement(including rights to payments)without the prior written Consent of the County as specified more fully in Attachment A, General Terms and Conditions. 11. Supplementation of Expenditure of Public Funds: The Contractor assures that funds received pursuant to this contract shall be used only to supplement, not to supplant, the total amount of federal, state and local public funds that the Contractor otherwise expends for contract services and related programs.Funds received under this contract shall be used to provide additional public funding for such services; the funds shall not be used to reduce the Contractor's total expenditure of other public funds for such services. 12. Disbursements: As a condition of this contract, the Contractor acknowledges and agrees to make disbursements in accordance with the following requirements: a. Implement adequate internal controls over disbursements; b. Pre-audit all vouchers presented for payment to determine: i. Validity and accuracy of payment ii. Payment due date iii. Adequacy of documentation supporting payment iv. Legality of disbursement c. Assure adequate control of signature stamps/plates, d. Assure adequate control of negotiable instruments; and e. Implement procedures to insure that account balance is solvent and reconcile the account monthly. 13. Outsourcing to Other Countries: The Contractor certifies that it has identified to the County all jobs related to the contract that have been outsoureed to other countries,if any.The Contractor further agrees that it will not outsource any such jobs during the term of this contract without providing notice to the County. 14. Federal Certifications: Individuals and Organizations receiving federal funds must ensure compliance with certain certifications required by federal laws and regulations. The contractor is hereby complying with Certifications regarding Nondiscrimination, Drug-Free Workplace Requirements, Environmental Tobacco Smoke, Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion Lower Tier Covered Transactions, and Lobbying. These assurances and certifications are to be signed by the contractor's authorized representative. 15. Relationship of the Parties: Contractor is an independent contractor of the County.Contractor represents that it has or will secure,at its own expense,all personnel required in performing the services under this Agreement. Such personnel shall not be employees of or have any contractual relationship with the County. All personnel engaged in work under this Agreement shall be fully qualified and shall be authorized or permitted under state and local law to perform such services. It is further agreed by Contractor that it shall obey a]I State and Federal statutes,rules and regulations which are applicable to provisions of the services called for herein. Neither Contractor nor any employee of the Contractor shall be deemed an officer, employee or agent of the County. 16. Signature Warranty: The undersigned represent and warrant that they are authorized to bind their principals to the terms of this agreement. The Contractor and the County have executed this contract in duplicate originals,with one original being retained by each party. This Agreement together with any amendments or modifications may be executed electronically. All electronic signatures affixed hereto evidence the intent of the Parties to comply with Article 11 A and Article 44 of North Carolina General Statute Chapter 66. [SIGNATURE PAGE TO FOLLOW] Contract-General(06115) Page 3 of 5