REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

COMPREHENSIVE ORGANIZATIONAL ANALYSIS OF THE CLEAR CREEK FIRE AUTHORITY

Request for Proposals Due May 23, 2023 – 5:00pm

CONTACT: County Manager Brian Bosshardt, bbosshardt@clearcreekcounty.us For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address.

Part One. INTRODUCTION

Clear Creek County and its incorporated municipalities of Empire, Georgetown, Idaho Springs and Silver Plume are seeking competitive proposals from qualified firms to conduct a comprehensive independent organizational analysis of the Clear Creek Fire Authority that would evaluate all aspects of the organization. The purpose of this analysis is to evaluate alternatives for delivering more cost-effective and efficient fire protection and related services and providing recommendations on future Authority needs. Submittals should be made in accordance with all terms, conditions and specifications as set out in this Request for Proposal (RFP).

Clear Creek County is located west of Denver, mainly along Interstate 70. Its 396 square miles range from an elevation of 6,880 feet to the heights of four peaks higher than 14,000 feet. The Town of Georgetown is the County Seat. The City of Idaho Springs and Towns of Empire and Silver Plume, all located on the Interstate 70 corridor, make up the other municipalities in the County. Unincorporated communities include Dumont/Downieville/Lawson, St. Mary's, York Gulch, Floyd Hill, and parts of Evergreen.

Clear Creek Fire Authority (CCFA) is a consolidated fire protection and emergency service agency serving the municipalities of Empire, Georgetown, Idaho Springs and Silver Plume and the unincorporated lands of Clear Creek County. An unincorporated portion of the East end of the County is served by a separate fire and emergency services district. The above-mentioned parties originally established the CCFA via an intergovernmental agreement in 1998, which was most recently amended in 2022.

CCFA’s 42 volunteers, 10 full time firefighters, 3 seasonal wildland firefighters, and 1 administrative personnel operate 8 fire stations and respond to more than 1,500 calls for service throughout Clear Creek County’s 396 square miles each year. The Authority’s territory includes I-70, Colorado’s primary east-west transportation corridor, Clear Creek, the second most popular rafting river in the State, Arapahoe National Forest, four 14,000-foot peaks, two ski areas, several hundred abandoned mines, residential, business and historic districts that date to the 1860s, 9,700 residents, hundreds of thousands of visitors, and extensive wildland-urban interface.

The selected firm shall specialize in the review and organizational analysis of fire and emergency services agencies, as defined in the Scope of Services. Proposing firms must demonstrate that they, or the principals assigned to the project, have successfully completed engagements similar to those specified in the Scope of Services section of this RFP and to organizations similar in size and complexity. All proposals submitted must remain valid for a minimum period of ninety (90) days after the date of the proposal opening.

The contractor shall perform all Services described in this section and all obligations set forth in the professional services agreement (Attachment A).

The contractor will conduct a comprehensive independent organizational analysis of the Clear Creek Fire Authority, evaluating alternatives for delivering more cost-effective and efficient fire protection and related services and providing recommendations on future Authority needs, to include the following:

1. Evaluating the effectiveness, efficiency and performance of current CCFA operations;

1. Analyzing personnel and staffing needs to include a review of the volunteer model, the use of full-time employees or a hybrid of each;

1. Reviewing the current financial status of the CCFA to include existing revenues and projections over the next five years, indirect costs and contractual obligations and additional funding options;

1. Evaluating the governance structure and its effectiveness to include Board of Director-Executive staff efficacy;

1. Evaluating the option for transitioning to a Title 32 District;

1. Conducting a level of service analysis to include workload, call volume and activity, training needs and the potential for increased CCFA-Clear Creek County Emergency Medical Services collaboration;

1. Reviewing response area characteristics, fire and non-fire risk assessments and response strategies and planning within the Authority and current efforts towards engineering solutions for fire protection such as inspections, fire prevention, etc.;

1. Reviewing current and future capital needs; and,
2. Reviewing current strategic plans, rules, regulations and personnel procedures.

The Contractor must provide regular progress reports to the CCFA Organizational Analysis Committee (COAC). The Contractor will meet as needed with the Committee and/or its assigned representatives. The Contractor will meet individually with Clear Creek County and its incorporated municipalities of Empire, Georgetown, Idaho Springs and Silver Plume to ensure the appropriate involvement of key stakeholders through the course of completing a comprehensive organizational analysis.

Scope of Services Deliverables

• Draft and final organizational analysis report
• Recommendations for long-term personnel and staffing needs and the appropriate model moving forward
• Projection of long-term financial needs based on recommended staffing model
• Evaluation of and recommendation for a Title 32 District
• Recommendations for policies, regulations and other plans identified by the overall organizational analysis

In order to facilitate evaluation, please format your proposal in the order indicated below. Proposals shall address the following items:

1. Firm’s experience in providing similar services;

1. Statement of Qualifications – names and resumes of individuals who would be assigned to the contract. Note: COAC reserves the right to approve any changes to personnel assigned to provide these services;

1. Proposed schedule, with details, for completing the comprehensive organizational analysis;

1. Cost Proposal - include an all-inclusive flat fee schedule for the services requested; and,

1. A minimum of three references with contact names and numbers. COAC reserves the right to contact those listed as references and those referenced under firm’s qualifications and experience. In addition to reference checks, the COAC reserves the right to seek information from other sources to perform research on the respondent.

1. Proposal Review and Evaluation
   1. COAC reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to consider alternatives, to wave irregularities, and to re-solicit proposals.

1. COAC reserves the right to conduct such investigations of, and discussions with, those who have submitted proposals (“Proponents”) or other entities as it deems necessary to assist in the evaluation of any proposal or to secure maximum clarification and completeness of any proposal.

1. COAC reserves the right to select the most responsible and responsive proposal which it finds to be in the best interests of all Parties.

1. COAC makes no promise to any Proponent until such time as the negotiated contract is executed.

1. Any restrictions on the use of data contained within a proposal must be clearly stated in the proposal itself.

1. This RFP contains the instructions governing the proposals to be submitted and the materials to be included therein. These are mandatory requirements that must be met to be eligible for consideration.

1. Proposal Evaluation Criteria

The Parties intend to engage the most qualified applicants available for this assignment. Responses to the RFP will be a principle basis for evaluation. The following criteria shall be considered in evaluating the proposals:

1. Firm’s experience in providing similar services, including tenure of placements;

1. Statement of qualifications and resume of person or persons assigned to work with COAC on this project;

1. Proposed schedule for completing the recruitment and selection process;

1. Cost;

1. References (References will be checked at COAC sole option).

1. Inquiries

Respondents may submit written questions to Brian Bosshardt, Clear Creek County Manager, via email to bbosshardt@clearcreekcounty.us For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address. . The COAC reserves the right to issue addenda to the Request-For-Proposal at any time as a result of questions, changes in schedule or other matters.

1. Proposal Deadline

Digital proposals must be received at the Clear Creek County Manager’s Office, by 5:00pm, May 23, 2023. Late proposals will not be accepted.

Contact: Brian Bosshardt, County Manager, bbosshardt@clearcreekcounty.us For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address.

1. Proposal Copies Required

Submit one digital copy of the proposal. (in Microsoft Word or in pdf format). The following information should be listed on the email subject line:

1. Proposer’s Contact Name and phone number

1. Proposal Material Ownership

All materials submitted regarding this RFP become the property of Clear Creek County and will only be returned at the County’s option. Responses may be viewed by any person at the proposal opening time and after final selection is made.

1. Incurring Costs

The Parties are not liable for any costs incurred by those who have submitted proposals (proponents) prior to issuance of a signed contract.

1. Acceptance of Proposal Content

The contents from the selected firm will become contractual obligations if a subsequent agreement is reached. Failure of the successful proponent to accept these obligations may result in cancellation of the award and such proponent may be removed from future solicitations.

1. Acceptance Time

The Parties intend to make a selection as soon as possible after the proposal deadline. However, depending on the response to this RFP, there may be an initial selection of proposers to be invited to make presentations to the Selection Committee.

1. Standard Contract

Clear Creek County’s standard professional services agreement is attached. A contract will be tendered to the successful proposer providing a reasonable time within which to execute and return it to the County, failing which the COAC will proceed to other proposers or otherwise procure the services from someone else.

Any proposer requesting exception to any provisions in it must explicitly state that in the proposal, including an explanation for the exception and the proposed alternative.

CONTRACT FOR Enter Type of services . SERVICES

This Contract for Enter Type of services . Services (the “Contract”), made and entered into this __________ day of ___________________, 202______, is between the County of Clear Creek, State of Colorado, a political subdivision of the State of Colorado, by and through its Board of County Commissioners (the “County”), and Enter Consultant’s Name . (the “Consultant”).

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the County desires to Enter purpose of agreement . ; and

WHEREAS, the Consultant is in the business and experienced with Enter consultant’s area of expertise . ; and

WHEREAS, the County desires to engage the Consultant to perform certain services and assistance in connection with Enter purpose of agreement . , and the Consultant has the expertise, ability, knowledge and experience to provide those services; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth herein the terms and conditions of this Contract and their relationship.

AGREEMENT

NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the covenants and conditions set forth herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the County and the Consultant agree as follows:

1. Scope of Services: All services to be performed by the Consultant pursuant to this Contract (the “Services”) are fully set forth and described in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

2. Consultant’s Performance: The Consultant shall be responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the Services, supporting data and other documents prepared or compiled in performance of the Services, and shall correct, at its sole expense, all significant errors and omissions therein; provided that, the Consultant may rely on the accuracy and completeness of information provided to it by the County unless expressly informed it should not. The fact that the County has accepted or approved the Consultant’s Services shall not relieve the Consultant of any of its responsibilities. The Consultant shall perform the Services in a skillful, professional, and competent manner and in accordance with the standards of care, skill, and diligence applicable to Enter field of experties. with respect to similar Services.

3. Term; Time of Completion; Option to Renew: The term of this Contract shall begin Click or tap to enter a date., and end Click or tap to enter a date., unless terminated earlier or further extended as provided in this Contract. The Consultant is expected to complete the Services within the term of this Contract. The County may, at its sole option, renew this Contract for up to four additional one-year terms by giving notice of such renewal prior to the end of the then-current term.

4. Compensation and Payment: In consideration of its performance of the Services, the Consultant shall be paid a sum not to exceed $ Enter Contract Amount . . Payment shall be made in accordance with the following:

a. IF PROGRESS PAYMENTS ON FIXED SUMS PER TASK OR RATES: The Consultant shall provide an itemized invoice based on the task and/or rates set forth in Exhibit B. The Consultant shall submit to County monthly invoices of the progress made and expenses incurred during the previous calendar month. Such invoices shall segregate the charges for Services done by task and date, and shall describe the Services performed, the time incurred by each person performing Services, and expenses incurred. Upon request, Consultant shall provide County with such other supporting information as County may request.

b. IF SINGLE PAYMENT: Payment will be made within thirty days following completion of the Services and Consultant’s invoicing.

c. IF REIMBURSABLE COSTS: Reimbursable costs shall be billed monthly. For the purposes of this Contract, the term “reimbursable costs” shall include only actual out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the Consultant and sub-consultants in connection with the Services, except travel will be reimbursable at the I.R.S. standard mileage rate. Reimbursable costs shall not include telephone or postal charges. Reimbursable costs will include printing (sufficient copies as directed by the County), fax and photo-reproduction costs at rates provided in Exhibit B. (Exhibit B notwithstanding, the cost of Consultant’s sub-consultants shall be reimbursed at only 100% of cost.)

d. The Consultant shall maintain comprehensive, complete and accurate records and accounts of its performance relating to this Contract for a period of three (3) years following final payment hereunder, which period shall be extended at the County’s reasonable request. The County shall have the right within such period to inspect such books, records and documents upon demand, with reasonable notice and at a reasonable time, for the purpose of determining, in accordance with acceptable accounting and auditing standards, compliance with the requirements of this Contract and the law.

5. Project Management: Enter Name of Proj. Mgr. for Consultant . shall be designated as the Consultant’s Project Manager for the Services. Enter Name of Proj. Mgr. for County . shall be County’s Project Manager responsible for this Contract. All correspondence between the parties regarding this project shall be between and among the project managers. Either party may designate a different project manager by notice in writing.

6. Independent Contractor: It is expressly acknowledged and understood by the parties that nothing contained in this Contract shall result in, or be construed as establishing, an employment relationship. The Consultant shall be, and shall perform as, an independent contractor. No agent, employee, or servant of the Consultant shall be, or shall be deemed to be, the employee, agent or servant of County. The Consultant shall be solely and entirely responsible for its acts and for the acts of Consultant’s agents, employees, servants and subcontractors during the performance of this Contract.

7. Personnel: The Consultant understands and hereby acknowledges that County is relying primarily upon the expertise and personal abilities of Enter Name of Consultant’s Principal or Proj. Mgr. , and this Contract is conditioned upon his/her continuing direct personal involvement in the Services. The County understands that other employees of Consultant will be working on portions of the Services; however, these employees shall be under the direct supervision of the person identified in this paragraph at all times; in the event that s/he is unable to remain involved in the Services, the Consultant shall immediately notify the County and the County shall have the option to terminate this Contract.

8. No Assignment: The parties to this Contract recognize that the Services to be provided pursuant to this Contract are professional in nature and that by entering into this Contract the County is relying upon the personal services and reputation of the person(s) identified in the preceding paragraph. Therefore, the Consultant may not assign its interest in the Contract, including the assignment of any rights or delegation of any obligations provided therein, without the prior written consent of the County, which consent the County may withhold in its sole discretion. Except as so provided, this Contract shall be binding on and inure to the benefit of the parties, and their respective successors and assigns, and shall not be deemed to be for the benefit of or enforceable by any third party. Unless specifically stated to the contrary in any written consent to an assignment, no assignment will release or discharge the assignor from any duty or responsibility under the Contract.

9. Ownership of Documents: All technical or business information, in whatever medium or format, including but not limited to, data, specifications, processes, drawings, records, reports, proposals, and related documentation, research, or other information, originated or prepared by or for the Consultant in contemplation of, or in the course of, or as a result of, Services performed hereunder (“Prepared Information”), shall be promptly furnished to the County, and is owned by the County. Prepared Information specifically excludes the Consultant’s preexisting Services and/or Prepared Information developed by the Consultant or acquired by the Consultant that was not specifically developed for the County. The County is hereby entitled to use said information as deemed necessary for its purposes including the possibility of assigning said information to any companies related to the County.

10. Confidentiality: The Consultant acknowledges that it may receive confidential information from the County for use in connection with its performance of the Services. The Consultant further acknowledges that it may in the performance of the Services develop information, including facts, data, and opinions, which are, or in the County’s judgment should be, confidential or limited in terms of dissemination. The Consultant shall take all precautions necessary to maintain and protect the confidentiality of any such information and to ensure that it shall be used only for the purposes of the Services. All facts, data, and opinions developed by the Consultant in the course of its performance of the Services shall be deemed to belong to the County and no such facts, data, or opinions shall be disseminated to anyone for any purpose without the County’s express written consent unless required by law.

Upon completion of the Services, Consultant shall return to the County all material the County supplied to the Consultant in connection with the performance of the Services.

11. Consultant’s Insurance: The Consultant shall purchase, and maintain throughout the course of its performance under this Contract, such insurance as will protect the Consultant and the County from claims which may arise out of or result from the Consultant’s operations under the Contract whether such operations be by himself or by any subcontractor or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them, or by anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable. For liability insurance coverages, before the Consultant may commence any Services under this Contract, The Consultant must provide a certificate in a form satisfactory to the County showing that the County is named as an additional insured and that the coverage will not expire or be terminated without first giving the County thirty days’ notice thereof.

The insurance required shall be written for not less than any limits of liability required by law or by those set forth below, whichever are greater. All such insurance shall be written by companies authorized to do insurance business in the State of Colorado.

a. Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability. The Consultant shall maintain Workers’ Compensation insurance that includes coverage for occupational disease, and Employer’s Liability insurance, in amounts and coverage as required by the laws of Colorado.

b. Commercial General Liability Insurance. The Consultant shall maintain a Commercial General Liability Form of insurance with bodily injury and property damage liability limits of the greater of (a) $424,000 for any one person in any one occurrence and $1,195,000 for two or more persons in any one occurrence, or (b) the maximum government liability under the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, CRS § 24-10-101, et seq.

c. Automobile Liability Insurance. The Consultant shall maintain an Automobile Liability form of insurance with bodily injury and property damage liability limits of the greater of (a) $424,000 for any one person in any one occurrence and $1,195,000 for two or more persons in any one occurrence, or (b) the maximum government liability under the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, CRS § 24-10-101, et seq.

d. THIS PARAGRAPH

Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions Liability) Insurance – At all times, Consultant shall maintain Professional Liability Insurance covering against liability for professional misconduct or lack of ordinary skill in the performance of professional duties in the performance of the Services by any entity and person for whom professional liability coverage is commonly available. In the event that the insurance is written on a claims-made basis, Contractor warrants that any retroactive date under the policy shall precede the effective date of this Contract; and that either continuous coverage will be maintained or an extended discovery period will be exercised for a period of two (2) years beginning at the time the Services is completed. The insurance will have minimum limits of $1 million per loss/aggregate.

Subcontractors: Before permitting any of its subcontractors to perform any Services under this Contract, the Consultant shall either (a) require each of its subcontractors to procure and maintain during the life of its subcontracts, insurance of the types and in the amounts as may be applicable to its Services, which type and amounts shall be subject to the approval of the County, or (b) insure the activities of its subcontractors in its own policy.

12. Warranties: The Consultant represents and warrants that:

a. It is fully qualified to perform the Services and will perform the Services in a timely, accurate, and competent manner in accordance with the professional standards of the industry; provided that this warranty shall not abrogate any independent duty of care owed by the Consultant to the County;

b. Any methodologies or programs or other intellectual property utilized under this Contract were independently developed by it or duly licensed from third parties and shall neither infringe upon nor violate any patents, copyrights, trade secrets or other proprietary or intellectual property rights of a third party;

c. If it is an entity, it is duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of the State of Colorado; and,

d. The execution, delivery and performance of this Contract by the Consultant does not and will not: (1) require the consent of any undisclosed person or entity, (2) violate any legal requirement or (3) conflict with, or constitute a breach or violation of (a) its entity’s organizational documents, if any, or (b) the terms or provisions of any other Contract, instrument or understanding by which the Consultant is bound or affected.

13. Consultant’s Indemnity: Consultant shall indemnify and hold harmless the County, and its elected officials and employees, and the agents of any of them, from and against claims, damages, losses and expenses, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, arising out of or resulting from the Consultant’s performance of the Services, including performance by anyone directly or indirectly employed by him or anyone for whose acts he may be liable. Notwithstanding the foregoing, each party is responsible for its own negligence as it relates to the provisions of this Contract.

14. Conflicts Of Interest: The Consultant shall not knowingly perform any act that would conflict in any manner with the performance of the Services. The Consultant certifies that it is not engaged in any current project or business transaction, directly or indirectly, nor has it any interest, direct or indirect, with any person or business that might result in a conflict of interest in the performance of Services.

15. Termination for the Convenience of the County: The County may terminate this Contract, in whole or in part, for its convenience upon providing written notice, by delivery or by mail, to the Consultant. Upon such termination, the County shall be liable only for Services satisfactorily completed prior to the notice and for unavoidable expenses directly incurred for performance of those parts of the Services which have been satisfactorily completed, provided that, at its sole option, the County may require that the Consultant complete particular tasks or subtasks. Upon termination Consultant shall deliver to the County all photographs, drawings, illustrations, text, data, and other documents entirely or partially completed, together with all material supplied to the Consultant by the County. Payment will be due within thirty (30) days after the Consultant has delivered the last of the partially completed documents, together with any records that may be required to determine the amount due.

16. Notices:

a. Key Notices. “Key Notices” under this Contract are notices regarding Contract default, contractual dispute, or termination of the Contract. Key Notices shall be given in writing and shall be deemed received if given by: (i) electronic mail (as set forth in subsection b, below) when transmitted, if transmitted on a business day and during normal business hours of the recipient, and otherwise on the next business day following transmission; (ii) certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, three (3) business days after being deposited in the United States mail; or (iii) overnight carrier service or personal delivery, when received. For Key Notices, the parties will follow up any electronic mail with a hard copy of the communication by the means described in subsection (a)(ii) or (a)(iii) above. The requirement for following up a Key Notice made by electronic mail with a hard copy shall be deemed waived by the receiving party upon acknowledgement, via electronic mail, within three business day of transmission of the Key Notice, that the Key Notice has been received. All other communications or notices between the parties that are not Key Notices may be done via electronic mail. Notice shall be given to the parties at the following addresses:

Consultant:

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Enter Consultant’s City, State & Zip .

Tel: Enter Consultant’s phone number .

E-mail: Enter Consultant’s email .

County:

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Clear Creek County Enter Department .

PO Box Enter PO Box # .

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Tel: Enter tele number .

E-mail: Enter email address .

With a copy to:

Clear Creek County Attorney

P.O. Box 2000

Georgetown, CO 80444

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All Key Notices to the County shall include a reference to the Contract including the Consultant’s name and the date of the Contract.

b. Electronic Mail. The parties agree that: (i) any notice or communication transmitted by electronic mail shall be treated in all manner and respects as an original written document; (ii) any such notice or communication shall be considered to have the same binding and legal effect as an original document; and (iii) at the request of either party, any such notice or communication shall be re-delivered or re-executed, as appropriate, by the party in its original form. The parties further agree that they shall not raise the transmission of a notice or communication, except for Key Notices, by electronic mail as a defense in any proceeding or action in which the validity of such notice or communication is at issue and hereby forever waive such defense. For purposes of this Contract, the term “electronic mail” means email.

17. Miscellaneous:

1. This Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Colorado, without reference to choice of law rules. The parties agree that venue in any action to enforce or interpret this Contract shall be in the District Court for Clear Creek County in the 5th District for the State of Colorado.

1. The Consultant shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment to be employed in the performance of this Contract on the basis of race, color, religion/creed, national origin, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, ancestry, disability, pregnancy, age, veteran status, marital status, family status or political affiliation. The Consultant shall require all consultants to agree to the provisions of this subparagraph.

1. This Contract does not and shall not be deemed to confer upon or grant to any third party any right enforceable at law or equity arising out of any term, covenant, or condition herein or the breach thereof.

1. The Consultant shall comply with all federal, state and local laws, statutes, ordinances, building codes, rules and regulations applicable to the Services.

1. Governmental Immunity. Nothing herein shall be deemed to waive any of the immunities, liability limitations or other provisions of the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, CRS § 24-10-101, et seq., all of which expressly are reserved by County. In addition, anything in this Contract which purports to create a contractual obligation by County to do an act or be liable for something for which the County is immune, or has limited liability, in the absence of a contractual obligation, shall be deemed void.

1. The Consultant shall maintain all records, including working papers, notes and financial records, which records shall be available to the County for inspection and audit for a period of three (3) years from the date of termination of the Contract unless the Consultant is notified in writing by the County of the need to extend the retention period. Copies of such records shall be furnished to the County upon request without charge by the Consultant.

1. The Parties approve the use of electronic signatures for execution of this Contract. All documents must be properly notarized, if applicable. All use of electronic signatures shall be governed by the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, C.R.S. §§ 24-71.3-101 to -121.

18. Budget Appropriation: Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Contract, the County shall have no obligations under this Contract, nor shall any payment be made to the Consultant, in respect of any period or Services performed after any December 31 of each calendar year during the term of this Contract, without an appropriation therefor by the County in accordance with a budget adopted by the Board of County Commissioners in compliance with the provisions of Article 25 of Title 30 of the Colorado Revised Statutes, the Local Government Budget Law (C.R.S. § 29-1-101 et seq.), and the TABOR Amendment (Constitution, Article X, Sec. 20).

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Contract the day and year first above written.

“COUNTY”

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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST:

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