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Revised 06/21 <br />1 <br /> [Departmental Use Only] <br /> TITLE Expanding Local Food <br />Markets Pilot Program <br /> FY 22-23 <br />NORTH CAROLINA <br /> SERVICES AGREEMENT NO RFP/RFQ <br /> <br />ORANGE COUNTY <br /> <br /> This Services Agreement (hereinafter “Agreement”), made and entered into this 12th day of <br />September, 2022, (“Effective Date”) by and between Orange County, North Carolina a political <br />subdivision of the State of North Carolina (hereinafter, the "County") and Freshspire Inc, <br />(hereinafter, the "Provider"). <br /> <br />WITNESSETH: <br /> <br /> That the County and Provider, for the consideration herein named, do hereby agree as <br />follows: <br /> <br />1. Services <br /> <br />a. Scope of Work. <br /> <br />i) This Agreement is for services to be rendered by Provider to County with respect <br />to (insert type of project): The Expanding Local Food Markets Pilot Program is <br />intended to expand market opportunities for our local food-related agricultural <br />producers. The County is funding test subscriptions to a local market access service <br />known as Freshspire Inc., a North Carolina based incorporated tech compnay. <br />Freshspire Inc is a local mission-driven company that uses strong technology to <br />create an online marketplace that connects growers and buyers to create a network <br />of sustainable food. Between six to eight Orange County growers will be invited to <br />participate in the program for one and a half growing seasons (18 months). <br />Additional benefits of this service include: order and inventory management, supply <br />chain and organizational security, communication, and planning and data insights. <br />The service will begin in September, 2022 and will continue for 18 months from <br />inception, during which time participating growers/farmers will be able to access <br />information about market opportunities within the region. The market opportunities <br />will be comprised of existing and continuously added buyers who are interested in <br />local farm products and value-added items. <br /> <br />ii) By executing this Agreement, the Provider represents and agrees that Provider is <br />qualified to perform and fully capable of performing and providing the services <br />required or necessary under this Agreement in a fully competent, professional and <br />timely manner. <br /> <br />iii) Time is of the essence with respect to this Agreement. <br /> <br />iv) The services to be performed under this Agreement consist of Basic Services, as <br />described and designated in Section 3 hereof. Compensation to the Provider for <br />Basic Services under this Agreement shall be as set forth herein. <br />DocuSign Envelope ID: A8270EFE-5308-46AB-B2AB-B6DD8718DE1B