2023-437-E-Social Svc-Quality Cremation-transportation cremation of deceased bodies

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Revised 04/23 3 3. Basic Services a. Basic Services. The Services to be rendered pursuant to this Agreement are as follows (fully describe services to be provided): b. According to the North Carolina General Statutes 130A-415, a dead body shall be deemed unclaimed if the following occurs: no individual notifies the person in possession of the dead body within 10 days of the date of death that the individual wishes to dispose of the dead body; all individuals who have expressed interest in arranging for the disposition of the dead body have ceased communication with the person in possession of the body for five days, at least 10 days have passed since the date of death, and the person in possession of the dead body has used reasonable efforts to contact all individuals interested in arranging for final disposition. c. The County will contact the Provider via telephone and will fax the Standard Cremation Authorization Form along with any other relevant information. d. The County will provide any information known to be relevant to securing and completing a death certificate. e. Provider will pick up and transport unclaimed body. f. Provider will secure information for death certificate and ensure that death certificate is filed with appropriate entity. g. Provider will cremate unclaimed bodies according to State rules and regulations. h. Provider will provide County with a copy of the death certificate is requested. i. The County will render payment of $650 for services performed. Payments will be made within 30 days of receiving invoice from Provider. 4. Duration of Services a. Term. The term of this Agreement shall be from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. b. Scheduling of Services. i) The Provider shall schedule and perform its activities in a timely manner. ii) Should the County determine that the Provider is behind schedule, it may require the Provider to expedite and accelerate its efforts, including providing additional resources and working overtime, as necessary, to perform its services in accordance with the approved project schedule at no additional cost to the County. iii) The Commencement Date for the Provider's Basic Services shall be July 1, 2023. 5. Compensation a. Compensation for Basic Services. Compensation for Basic Services shall include all compensation due the Provider from the County for all services satisfactorily (as determined by the County) performed pursuant to this Agreement. The maximum amount payable for Basic Services shall not exceed Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000). Payment for satisfactorily performed Basic Services shall become due and payable within thirty (30) days of Provider properly invoicing County. Payment shall be subject to provisions of Section 5(b). DocuSign Envelope ID: 5A24192D-68BE-497E-9581-8CC681996E1B