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Presented By
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Referred To
RESOLUTION
CITY OF SAIi3T PAUL, MINNESOTA
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RESOLVED, that pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 471.59, commonly referred to as the "Joint
Powers Act," the proper City of Saint Paul officials are hereby authorized and directed to execute
the attached joint powers agreement with Ramsey County that will allow the City of Saint Paul to
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purchase vendor certification services through Ramsey County's contract with IlVLPACT Inc. Copies of said
agreements aze to be kept on file and(or record in the O�ce of Financial Services.
Y� Navs Absent
Benanav
Blakev
Bostrom
Coleman
Harris �
Lantry
Aeiter �
�[ � �
Adopted by Council: Date .s, q�
Adoption Certified by Council Secretary i
By:
Apps
By:
Requested by Department of:
Technoogy,& Manaqement Services
gY � / lN"
ti��c���
Form Approved by City Attorney
By : � FS' —
Approv Mayo o Sub sion to Council
By:
q�-'!Z°l
DEPARTMENT/OFFIC UNCIL OATEINI77ATED GREEN SHEET N� 3 1889
Tech & Mgmt Services uumnwnre iNmnvoare
CONTACf PERSON & PNONE � DEPARTMEWT DIREGT�R GITY CAUNCIL
A5516N CfTYATtORNEY CT'CLERK
M N IL AGENDA BY (DA ) NUYBER FOP O BUDGEr DIqECTOR O FlN. & MGT. SERVICES DIR.
NOUi1NG
�Ep � MAVOR (OR ASSISTANT) �
TOTAL # OF SIGNATUpE GES � (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE)
ACTION REQUESTED:
Adopt attached resolution authorizing the appropriate officials to execute a joint powers
agreement with Ramsey County to_implement a central vendor certification system.
RECOMMENDA7i0NS: Approve (A) or Feject (R) PERSONAL SERYICE CONTHACTS MUST ANSWER TXE FOLLOWING �UESTIONS:
_ PLANNING CAMMISSION _ CML SERVICE COMMISSION �� Hes this (18rSONfitm ever wofkBd under e COMfaCt for Mis tlep8rtrtlent? �
_ CIB COMMIiTEE _ �'ES NO
2. Has this person/firm aver been a ciry employee?
— �� — YES NO
_ OISIRIC7 CAURT _ 3. Does this person/firm possess a skill not nmmalVy possessatl
by any curteM city employee?
SUPPORTS WHICH COUNpL O&IECTIVE4 YES NO
Explain el1 yes answers on aepante sheet antl ettaeh to grean sheet
INRIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPORTUNIN (Wlq, What. WM1en, WhBre. Why):
Currently vendors who wish to participate in various small business programs in the Twin Cit e
area must file certification paperwork with individual jurisdictions. This is costly and
does not produce value for the vendors. St. Paul staff have worked with Minneapolis, Hennep n
County, Ramsey County and ISD 625 staff to develop a plan for central certification. Vendor
will benefit from having a"one-stop" certification process and the jurisdictions wi11 be
able to save money by sharing certification costs.
ADVANTAGES IFAPPROVED:
Easier, clearer certification process for vendors; cost benefits to jurisdictions.
D1SApVANTAGES IF APPROVED:
We have never done this before. We don't know for sure that this will work as expected.
However, there appear to be few risks.
DISADVANTAGES IF NOTAPPROVED:
Excessive paperwork frustrates vendors; it is very time consuming and costly for each
jurisdiction to do exactly the same work.
Council Resaarc� Cer�f�r
AUG�3��
TOTAL AMOUNT OF TFANSACTION S 4 � � �nn COST/REVENUE BUDGE7ED (CIRCLE ONE) ES� NO
FUNDIHGSOURCE n al fttnd�rnntin�ln� pCTIVITYNUMBER 0�'��0
FINANCIAL INFORMATION: (EXPLAIN)
FINAL DRAFT � •_-� / �
V V
CENTRAL CERTIFICATION COLLABORATIVE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN RAVISEY COLJNTY AND U:
This A�reement is between Ramsey County, a political subdivision of the State of Minnesota
(hereinafter "Ramsey') and o, a a (hereinafrer "a").
WI�REAS, Ramsey issued a Request for Proposals (hereinafter "RFP") for design and
impiementation of a program consistent with Ramsey's adopted Principies for Inclusiveness in
Contractina, and
WHEREAS, the RFP notified vendors that central certification services might be requested
jointly by Ramsey and other local governmental units; and ,
WHEREAS, Ramsey has entered into a contract with IMPACT, 10550 Wayzata Boulevazd,
Minnetonka, Mn. ("IMPACT"), for the provision of design services for a program to implement
Ramsey's Principies for Inclusiveness in Contracting; and
WHEREAS, Ramsey, the City of Saint Paul, Hennepin County, the City of Minneapolis, and
Independent School District 625 (collectively refened to as the "Collaborative") desire to offer
certification services to businesses in the marketplace on a"one-stop shopping" basis in order to
increase the participation in each member's small business, women-owned business, or minority-
owned business enterprise program; and
WHEREAS, the members of the Coilaborative desire to purchase services from IMPACT for the
implementation and operation of a centralized program for certification of business in the
Collaborative members' respective small business, minority-owned business, or women-owned
business enterprise programs (hereinafter referred to as the "Pro�ram"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 471.59, two or more governmental units are
authorized to enter into an agreement providing for the exercise of common powers by one
govemmental unit on behalf of other participating units; and
R'HEREAS, the members of the Collaborative are al1 govemmental units within the definition of
that term in Minnesota Statutes Section 471.59; and
WHEREAS, the members of the Collaborative wish to have Ramsey enter into a contract with
IMPACT for the provision of Program services on behalf of the members of the Collaborative;
NOW, THEREFOI2E, the parties agree as follows:
� authorizes Ramsey to enter into an aa eement with IMPACT for the provision of
Program services to o as a member of the Collaborative. Upon execution of the
agreement between IMPACT and Ramsey, a copy of the agreement shall be attached as
Exhibit A and become a part of this a;reement between Ramsey and <>.
COLLABORATIVE AGREEMENT BE'I1�BEN RAMSEY COUNTY AND o � C. �� �l
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2. o acknowledges that, under the agreement between Ramsey and IMPACT for Program
services to the Collaborative (hereinafter refened to as the "AgreemenP'), IMPACT will
invoice o directly for its share of the cost of the Program services provided by
IMPACT, as those costs and cost-sharing responsibilities are oudined in the Agreement,
and o hereby ab ees to pay such invoiced costs.
3. Certification Collaborati��e Executice Committee
At least 30 davs urior to implementation of the Proarampursuant to the Asreement
between Rainsev and L'41P,�CT. � shail appoint �taff to rhe CertiYication Collaborati�•e
Executi�-e Committee.
�i. Withdrawai from Participation
a.
�4.
L�
c.
G
e.
If <> or any other member of the Collaborative decides to withdraw from
participation in the Collaborative prior to the expiration of Ramsey's Agreement
with IMPACT, o or the other withdrawing member shall give Ramsey no fewer
than 30 days' written notice of its decision.
Upon receipt of such notice, Ramsey shall consult with the remaining members of
the Coliaborative regardin� ternunatlon of Ramsey's Agreement with IMPACT
for central certification services on behalf of the Collaborative.
If Ramsey and the remaining members of the Collaborative elect not to terminate
the A�reement, Ramsey shall request written documentation from IMPACT on
the additional cost, if any, for IMPACT to modify, revise, and reprint any
Program materials and databases because of the member's withdrawal from the
Coliaborative.
Ramsey shall notify the withdrawing member of such costs and the withdrawing
member shall be responsible for payment of such costs, if any, directly to
IMPACT. The withdrawing member shall be responsible for fulfilling all of its
obligations, including payment of costs, under the Agreement, through the
effective date of withdrawal.
A withdrawing member shall not be entided to a return or rebate of its
contribution to the cost of Startup Services under the Agreement.
Additional members
If an additional entity wishes to become a member of the Collaborative, all members of
the Collaborative must first agree in writing.
6�. Each party agrees to hoid harmless, defend and indemnify the other members of the
Collaborative, their officials, employees, and agents, from any liability, damages, loss,
action, or claim arising out of or resulung from the indemnifying party's failure to pay
IMPACT following receipt of an invoice under the terms of the Asreement or from any
other act or omission of the indemnifying party to perform responsibilities outlined in the
Agreement for members of the Collaborauve. Nothing herein shall constitute a waiver
by o of its statutory or common law limits of liabilities, immuniues, or defenses.
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COLLABORATIVE AGRL=EMENT BETWEEN RAMSEY COUNTY AND � ��'? `
7§. Ramsey may not temunate its Aa eement with IMPACT nor agree to an assignment or
transfer of IMPACT's interest in its Ab eement with Ramsey unless all members of the
Collaborative agree to the temunation, assignment, or transfer.
8�. Any attempt by Ramsey to amend its Agreement with IMPACT to increase the ,
responsibilities or obiigations of o shall be null and void unless aa eed to in writing by
an authorized representative of a.
This Agreement is duly executed this
day of
i•�:
RAMSEY COUNTY
Susan Hai�h, Chair
Board of County Commissioners
Bonnie Jackelen, Chief Clerk
Boazd of County Commissioners
Approval recommended:
Michele Timmons, Interim Director
Affirmative Action Office
Anproved as to form:
Assistant County Attorney
Fands aze available
Account Number:
Budgeting & Accounting
Insurance Approved:
Risk Manager
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Council File # "�_ `� +
Green Sheet # � u 6
Presented By
oR����A�
Referred To
RESOLUTION
CITY OF SAIi3T PAUL, MINNESOTA
Committee: Date
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RESOLVED, that pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 471.59, commonly referred to as the "Joint
Powers Act," the proper City of Saint Paul officials are hereby authorized and directed to execute
the attached joint powers agreement with Ramsey County that will allow the City of Saint Paul to
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purchase vendor certification services through Ramsey County's contract with IlVLPACT Inc. Copies of said
agreements aze to be kept on file and(or record in the O�ce of Financial Services.
Y� Navs Absent
Benanav
Blakev
Bostrom
Coleman
Harris �
Lantry
Aeiter �
�[ � �
Adopted by Council: Date .s, q�
Adoption Certified by Council Secretary i
By:
Apps
By:
Requested by Department of:
Technoogy,& Manaqement Services
gY � / lN"
ti��c���
Form Approved by City Attorney
By : � FS' —
Approv Mayo o Sub sion to Council
By:
q�-'!Z°l
DEPARTMENT/OFFIC UNCIL OATEINI77ATED GREEN SHEET N� 3 1889
Tech & Mgmt Services uumnwnre iNmnvoare
CONTACf PERSON & PNONE � DEPARTMEWT DIREGT�R GITY CAUNCIL
A5516N CfTYATtORNEY CT'CLERK
M N IL AGENDA BY (DA ) NUYBER FOP O BUDGEr DIqECTOR O FlN. & MGT. SERVICES DIR.
NOUi1NG
�Ep � MAVOR (OR ASSISTANT) �
TOTAL # OF SIGNATUpE GES � (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE)
ACTION REQUESTED:
Adopt attached resolution authorizing the appropriate officials to execute a joint powers
agreement with Ramsey County to_implement a central vendor certification system.
RECOMMENDA7i0NS: Approve (A) or Feject (R) PERSONAL SERYICE CONTHACTS MUST ANSWER TXE FOLLOWING �UESTIONS:
_ PLANNING CAMMISSION _ CML SERVICE COMMISSION �� Hes this (18rSONfitm ever wofkBd under e COMfaCt for Mis tlep8rtrtlent? �
_ CIB COMMIiTEE _ �'ES NO
2. Has this person/firm aver been a ciry employee?
— �� — YES NO
_ OISIRIC7 CAURT _ 3. Does this person/firm possess a skill not nmmalVy possessatl
by any curteM city employee?
SUPPORTS WHICH COUNpL O&IECTIVE4 YES NO
Explain el1 yes answers on aepante sheet antl ettaeh to grean sheet
INRIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPORTUNIN (Wlq, What. WM1en, WhBre. Why):
Currently vendors who wish to participate in various small business programs in the Twin Cit e
area must file certification paperwork with individual jurisdictions. This is costly and
does not produce value for the vendors. St. Paul staff have worked with Minneapolis, Hennep n
County, Ramsey County and ISD 625 staff to develop a plan for central certification. Vendor
will benefit from having a"one-stop" certification process and the jurisdictions wi11 be
able to save money by sharing certification costs.
ADVANTAGES IFAPPROVED:
Easier, clearer certification process for vendors; cost benefits to jurisdictions.
D1SApVANTAGES IF APPROVED:
We have never done this before. We don't know for sure that this will work as expected.
However, there appear to be few risks.
DISADVANTAGES IF NOTAPPROVED:
Excessive paperwork frustrates vendors; it is very time consuming and costly for each
jurisdiction to do exactly the same work.
Council Resaarc� Cer�f�r
AUG�3��
TOTAL AMOUNT OF TFANSACTION S 4 � � �nn COST/REVENUE BUDGE7ED (CIRCLE ONE) ES� NO
FUNDIHGSOURCE n al fttnd�rnntin�ln� pCTIVITYNUMBER 0�'��0
FINANCIAL INFORMATION: (EXPLAIN)
FINAL DRAFT � •_-� / �
V V
CENTRAL CERTIFICATION COLLABORATIVE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN RAVISEY COLJNTY AND U:
This A�reement is between Ramsey County, a political subdivision of the State of Minnesota
(hereinafter "Ramsey') and o, a a (hereinafrer "a").
WI�REAS, Ramsey issued a Request for Proposals (hereinafter "RFP") for design and
impiementation of a program consistent with Ramsey's adopted Principies for Inclusiveness in
Contractina, and
WHEREAS, the RFP notified vendors that central certification services might be requested
jointly by Ramsey and other local governmental units; and ,
WHEREAS, Ramsey has entered into a contract with IMPACT, 10550 Wayzata Boulevazd,
Minnetonka, Mn. ("IMPACT"), for the provision of design services for a program to implement
Ramsey's Principies for Inclusiveness in Contracting; and
WHEREAS, Ramsey, the City of Saint Paul, Hennepin County, the City of Minneapolis, and
Independent School District 625 (collectively refened to as the "Collaborative") desire to offer
certification services to businesses in the marketplace on a"one-stop shopping" basis in order to
increase the participation in each member's small business, women-owned business, or minority-
owned business enterprise program; and
WHEREAS, the members of the Coilaborative desire to purchase services from IMPACT for the
implementation and operation of a centralized program for certification of business in the
Collaborative members' respective small business, minority-owned business, or women-owned
business enterprise programs (hereinafter referred to as the "Pro�ram"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 471.59, two or more governmental units are
authorized to enter into an agreement providing for the exercise of common powers by one
govemmental unit on behalf of other participating units; and
R'HEREAS, the members of the Collaborative are al1 govemmental units within the definition of
that term in Minnesota Statutes Section 471.59; and
WHEREAS, the members of the Collaborative wish to have Ramsey enter into a contract with
IMPACT for the provision of Program services on behalf of the members of the Collaborative;
NOW, THEREFOI2E, the parties agree as follows:
� authorizes Ramsey to enter into an aa eement with IMPACT for the provision of
Program services to o as a member of the Collaborative. Upon execution of the
agreement between IMPACT and Ramsey, a copy of the agreement shall be attached as
Exhibit A and become a part of this a;reement between Ramsey and <>.
COLLABORATIVE AGREEMENT BE'I1�BEN RAMSEY COUNTY AND o � C. �� �l
0
2. o acknowledges that, under the agreement between Ramsey and IMPACT for Program
services to the Collaborative (hereinafter refened to as the "AgreemenP'), IMPACT will
invoice o directly for its share of the cost of the Program services provided by
IMPACT, as those costs and cost-sharing responsibilities are oudined in the Agreement,
and o hereby ab ees to pay such invoiced costs.
3. Certification Collaborati��e Executice Committee
At least 30 davs urior to implementation of the Proarampursuant to the Asreement
between Rainsev and L'41P,�CT. � shail appoint �taff to rhe CertiYication Collaborati�•e
Executi�-e Committee.
�i. Withdrawai from Participation
a.
�4.
L�
c.
G
e.
If <> or any other member of the Collaborative decides to withdraw from
participation in the Collaborative prior to the expiration of Ramsey's Agreement
with IMPACT, o or the other withdrawing member shall give Ramsey no fewer
than 30 days' written notice of its decision.
Upon receipt of such notice, Ramsey shall consult with the remaining members of
the Coliaborative regardin� ternunatlon of Ramsey's Agreement with IMPACT
for central certification services on behalf of the Collaborative.
If Ramsey and the remaining members of the Collaborative elect not to terminate
the A�reement, Ramsey shall request written documentation from IMPACT on
the additional cost, if any, for IMPACT to modify, revise, and reprint any
Program materials and databases because of the member's withdrawal from the
Coliaborative.
Ramsey shall notify the withdrawing member of such costs and the withdrawing
member shall be responsible for payment of such costs, if any, directly to
IMPACT. The withdrawing member shall be responsible for fulfilling all of its
obligations, including payment of costs, under the Agreement, through the
effective date of withdrawal.
A withdrawing member shall not be entided to a return or rebate of its
contribution to the cost of Startup Services under the Agreement.
Additional members
If an additional entity wishes to become a member of the Collaborative, all members of
the Collaborative must first agree in writing.
6�. Each party agrees to hoid harmless, defend and indemnify the other members of the
Collaborative, their officials, employees, and agents, from any liability, damages, loss,
action, or claim arising out of or resulung from the indemnifying party's failure to pay
IMPACT following receipt of an invoice under the terms of the Asreement or from any
other act or omission of the indemnifying party to perform responsibilities outlined in the
Agreement for members of the Collaborauve. Nothing herein shall constitute a waiver
by o of its statutory or common law limits of liabilities, immuniues, or defenses.
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COLLABORATIVE AGRL=EMENT BETWEEN RAMSEY COUNTY AND � ��'? `
7§. Ramsey may not temunate its Aa eement with IMPACT nor agree to an assignment or
transfer of IMPACT's interest in its Ab eement with Ramsey unless all members of the
Collaborative agree to the temunation, assignment, or transfer.
8�. Any attempt by Ramsey to amend its Agreement with IMPACT to increase the ,
responsibilities or obiigations of o shall be null and void unless aa eed to in writing by
an authorized representative of a.
This Agreement is duly executed this
day of
i•�:
RAMSEY COUNTY
Susan Hai�h, Chair
Board of County Commissioners
Bonnie Jackelen, Chief Clerk
Boazd of County Commissioners
Approval recommended:
Michele Timmons, Interim Director
Affirmative Action Office
Anproved as to form:
Assistant County Attorney
Fands aze available
Account Number:
Budgeting & Accounting
Insurance Approved:
Risk Manager
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Council File # "�_ `� +
Green Sheet # � u 6
Presented By
oR����A�
Referred To
RESOLUTION
CITY OF SAIi3T PAUL, MINNESOTA
Committee: Date
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
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RESOLVED, that pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 471.59, commonly referred to as the "Joint
Powers Act," the proper City of Saint Paul officials are hereby authorized and directed to execute
the attached joint powers agreement with Ramsey County that will allow the City of Saint Paul to
��
purchase vendor certification services through Ramsey County's contract with IlVLPACT Inc. Copies of said
agreements aze to be kept on file and(or record in the O�ce of Financial Services.
Y� Navs Absent
Benanav
Blakev
Bostrom
Coleman
Harris �
Lantry
Aeiter �
�[ � �
Adopted by Council: Date .s, q�
Adoption Certified by Council Secretary i
By:
Apps
By:
Requested by Department of:
Technoogy,& Manaqement Services
gY � / lN"
ti��c���
Form Approved by City Attorney
By : � FS' —
Approv Mayo o Sub sion to Council
By:
q�-'!Z°l
DEPARTMENT/OFFIC UNCIL OATEINI77ATED GREEN SHEET N� 3 1889
Tech & Mgmt Services uumnwnre iNmnvoare
CONTACf PERSON & PNONE � DEPARTMEWT DIREGT�R GITY CAUNCIL
A5516N CfTYATtORNEY CT'CLERK
M N IL AGENDA BY (DA ) NUYBER FOP O BUDGEr DIqECTOR O FlN. & MGT. SERVICES DIR.
NOUi1NG
�Ep � MAVOR (OR ASSISTANT) �
TOTAL # OF SIGNATUpE GES � (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE)
ACTION REQUESTED:
Adopt attached resolution authorizing the appropriate officials to execute a joint powers
agreement with Ramsey County to_implement a central vendor certification system.
RECOMMENDA7i0NS: Approve (A) or Feject (R) PERSONAL SERYICE CONTHACTS MUST ANSWER TXE FOLLOWING �UESTIONS:
_ PLANNING CAMMISSION _ CML SERVICE COMMISSION �� Hes this (18rSONfitm ever wofkBd under e COMfaCt for Mis tlep8rtrtlent? �
_ CIB COMMIiTEE _ �'ES NO
2. Has this person/firm aver been a ciry employee?
— �� — YES NO
_ OISIRIC7 CAURT _ 3. Does this person/firm possess a skill not nmmalVy possessatl
by any curteM city employee?
SUPPORTS WHICH COUNpL O&IECTIVE4 YES NO
Explain el1 yes answers on aepante sheet antl ettaeh to grean sheet
INRIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPORTUNIN (Wlq, What. WM1en, WhBre. Why):
Currently vendors who wish to participate in various small business programs in the Twin Cit e
area must file certification paperwork with individual jurisdictions. This is costly and
does not produce value for the vendors. St. Paul staff have worked with Minneapolis, Hennep n
County, Ramsey County and ISD 625 staff to develop a plan for central certification. Vendor
will benefit from having a"one-stop" certification process and the jurisdictions wi11 be
able to save money by sharing certification costs.
ADVANTAGES IFAPPROVED:
Easier, clearer certification process for vendors; cost benefits to jurisdictions.
D1SApVANTAGES IF APPROVED:
We have never done this before. We don't know for sure that this will work as expected.
However, there appear to be few risks.
DISADVANTAGES IF NOTAPPROVED:
Excessive paperwork frustrates vendors; it is very time consuming and costly for each
jurisdiction to do exactly the same work.
Council Resaarc� Cer�f�r
AUG�3��
TOTAL AMOUNT OF TFANSACTION S 4 � � �nn COST/REVENUE BUDGE7ED (CIRCLE ONE) ES� NO
FUNDIHGSOURCE n al fttnd�rnntin�ln� pCTIVITYNUMBER 0�'��0
FINANCIAL INFORMATION: (EXPLAIN)
FINAL DRAFT � •_-� / �
V V
CENTRAL CERTIFICATION COLLABORATIVE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN RAVISEY COLJNTY AND U:
This A�reement is between Ramsey County, a political subdivision of the State of Minnesota
(hereinafter "Ramsey') and o, a a (hereinafrer "a").
WI�REAS, Ramsey issued a Request for Proposals (hereinafter "RFP") for design and
impiementation of a program consistent with Ramsey's adopted Principies for Inclusiveness in
Contractina, and
WHEREAS, the RFP notified vendors that central certification services might be requested
jointly by Ramsey and other local governmental units; and ,
WHEREAS, Ramsey has entered into a contract with IMPACT, 10550 Wayzata Boulevazd,
Minnetonka, Mn. ("IMPACT"), for the provision of design services for a program to implement
Ramsey's Principies for Inclusiveness in Contracting; and
WHEREAS, Ramsey, the City of Saint Paul, Hennepin County, the City of Minneapolis, and
Independent School District 625 (collectively refened to as the "Collaborative") desire to offer
certification services to businesses in the marketplace on a"one-stop shopping" basis in order to
increase the participation in each member's small business, women-owned business, or minority-
owned business enterprise program; and
WHEREAS, the members of the Coilaborative desire to purchase services from IMPACT for the
implementation and operation of a centralized program for certification of business in the
Collaborative members' respective small business, minority-owned business, or women-owned
business enterprise programs (hereinafter referred to as the "Pro�ram"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 471.59, two or more governmental units are
authorized to enter into an agreement providing for the exercise of common powers by one
govemmental unit on behalf of other participating units; and
R'HEREAS, the members of the Collaborative are al1 govemmental units within the definition of
that term in Minnesota Statutes Section 471.59; and
WHEREAS, the members of the Collaborative wish to have Ramsey enter into a contract with
IMPACT for the provision of Program services on behalf of the members of the Collaborative;
NOW, THEREFOI2E, the parties agree as follows:
� authorizes Ramsey to enter into an aa eement with IMPACT for the provision of
Program services to o as a member of the Collaborative. Upon execution of the
agreement between IMPACT and Ramsey, a copy of the agreement shall be attached as
Exhibit A and become a part of this a;reement between Ramsey and <>.
COLLABORATIVE AGREEMENT BE'I1�BEN RAMSEY COUNTY AND o � C. �� �l
0
2. o acknowledges that, under the agreement between Ramsey and IMPACT for Program
services to the Collaborative (hereinafter refened to as the "AgreemenP'), IMPACT will
invoice o directly for its share of the cost of the Program services provided by
IMPACT, as those costs and cost-sharing responsibilities are oudined in the Agreement,
and o hereby ab ees to pay such invoiced costs.
3. Certification Collaborati��e Executice Committee
At least 30 davs urior to implementation of the Proarampursuant to the Asreement
between Rainsev and L'41P,�CT. � shail appoint �taff to rhe CertiYication Collaborati�•e
Executi�-e Committee.
�i. Withdrawai from Participation
a.
�4.
L�
c.
G
e.
If <> or any other member of the Collaborative decides to withdraw from
participation in the Collaborative prior to the expiration of Ramsey's Agreement
with IMPACT, o or the other withdrawing member shall give Ramsey no fewer
than 30 days' written notice of its decision.
Upon receipt of such notice, Ramsey shall consult with the remaining members of
the Coliaborative regardin� ternunatlon of Ramsey's Agreement with IMPACT
for central certification services on behalf of the Collaborative.
If Ramsey and the remaining members of the Collaborative elect not to terminate
the A�reement, Ramsey shall request written documentation from IMPACT on
the additional cost, if any, for IMPACT to modify, revise, and reprint any
Program materials and databases because of the member's withdrawal from the
Coliaborative.
Ramsey shall notify the withdrawing member of such costs and the withdrawing
member shall be responsible for payment of such costs, if any, directly to
IMPACT. The withdrawing member shall be responsible for fulfilling all of its
obligations, including payment of costs, under the Agreement, through the
effective date of withdrawal.
A withdrawing member shall not be entided to a return or rebate of its
contribution to the cost of Startup Services under the Agreement.
Additional members
If an additional entity wishes to become a member of the Collaborative, all members of
the Collaborative must first agree in writing.
6�. Each party agrees to hoid harmless, defend and indemnify the other members of the
Collaborative, their officials, employees, and agents, from any liability, damages, loss,
action, or claim arising out of or resulung from the indemnifying party's failure to pay
IMPACT following receipt of an invoice under the terms of the Asreement or from any
other act or omission of the indemnifying party to perform responsibilities outlined in the
Agreement for members of the Collaborauve. Nothing herein shall constitute a waiver
by o of its statutory or common law limits of liabilities, immuniues, or defenses.
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COLLABORATIVE AGRL=EMENT BETWEEN RAMSEY COUNTY AND � ��'? `
7§. Ramsey may not temunate its Aa eement with IMPACT nor agree to an assignment or
transfer of IMPACT's interest in its Ab eement with Ramsey unless all members of the
Collaborative agree to the temunation, assignment, or transfer.
8�. Any attempt by Ramsey to amend its Agreement with IMPACT to increase the ,
responsibilities or obiigations of o shall be null and void unless aa eed to in writing by
an authorized representative of a.
This Agreement is duly executed this
day of
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RAMSEY COUNTY
Susan Hai�h, Chair
Board of County Commissioners
Bonnie Jackelen, Chief Clerk
Boazd of County Commissioners
Approval recommended:
Michele Timmons, Interim Director
Affirmative Action Office
Anproved as to form:
Assistant County Attorney
Fands aze available
Account Number:
Budgeting & Accounting
Insurance Approved:
Risk Manager
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