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AGENDA ITEM: Interlocal Agreement with Rochester Hills Public Library for Library Services
DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners
MEETING: Board of Commissioners
DATE: Thursday, February 16, 2023 6:00 PM - Click to View Agenda
ITEM SUMMARY SHEET
COMMITTEE REPORT TO BOARD
Resolution #2023-2525
Motion to approve an interlocal agreement with Rochester Hills Public Library for Library for the
Visually and Physically Impaired services in an amount not to exceed $150,840 annually with a 3%
annual increase with a term of January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2027 and authorizing the Chair of
the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to execute the agreement.
ITEM CATEGORY SPONSORED BY
Interlocal Agreement Gary McGillivray
INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND
Prior to 2012, Oakland County was part of the Michigan Braille and Talking Book Library (BTBL)
network of libraries and operated the LVPI in the west wing of the County Court House. The LVPI
was largely comprised of maintaining a library of audio tapes, digital cartridges, large print books,
and other material to provide reading material for the visually impaired.
On April 20, 2012, the Oakland County Library Board voted unanimously to accept the proposal by
the Rochester Hills Public Library (RHPL) to assume the responsibilities of the Oakland County
LVPI under a 10-year contract. The Oakland County Board of Commissioners voted to approve the
contract through Miscellaneous Resolution #12158.
In light of the expiring contract with RHPL, the Board of Commissioners issued a Request for
Proposals. A single response was received from RHPL. While negotiations were ongoing, the Board
approved a 2-month extension on December 8, 2022 to ensure continuity of services (#2022-2326).
POLICY ANALYSIS
This is a request to approve a 5-year interlocal agreement between the Board of Commissioners
and Rochester Hills Public Library (RHPL). The scope of work is to provide Library for the Visually
and Physically Impaired (LVPI) services under the name Oakland Talking Book Services (OTBS).
RHPL has been the vendor providing these services, under the name Oakland Talking Book
Services (OTBS@RHPL), for the past 10 years.
The effective date of the agreement would begin January 1, 2023 and expire December 31, 2027.
Compensation is an amount not to exceed $150,840 annually (with a 3% annual increase upon
approval of a detailed expenditures report). The terms of the agreement are consistent with
standard County purchasing policies.
Approval of this agreement would result in an annual savings of approximately $7,800 over the
previous agreement. Annual reports, and additional reports as requested, shall be submitted to the
Board of Commissioners.
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: No
Committee members can contact Michael Andrews, Policy and Fiscal Analysis Supervisor at
248.425.5572 or andrewsmb@oakgov.com, or the department contact persons listed for additional
information.
CONTACT
Amy Aubry, Analyst
Patti Dib, Chief Of Staff
Andrea Powers, Operations Analyst BOC-UNI
ITEM REVIEW TRACKING
Gary McGillivray, Created -
AGENDA DEADLINE: 02/16/2023 6:00 PM
ATTACHMENTS
1. Agreement
COMMITTEE TRACKING
2023-02-07 - Legislative Affairs and Government Operations - Recommend to Board
2023-02-16 - Full Board - Approve
Motioned by: Commissioner Michael Gingell
Seconded by: Commissioner Penny Luebs
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Michael Gingell, Penny Luebs, Karen Joliat, Kristen
Nelson, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Marcia Gershenson,
Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Ajay
Raman (17)
No: None (0)
Abstain: None (0)
Absent: Christine Long, Brendan Johnson (2)
Passed
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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
INTERGOVERNMENTAL CONTRACT BETWEEN
OAKLAND COUNTY AND ROCHESTER HILLS PUBLIC LIBRARY
This Contract (the "Contract") is made between Oakland County, a Municipal and Constitutional Corporation,
1200 North Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan 48341 ("County"), and the Rochester Hills Public Library
("Public Body") 500 Olde Towne Road, Rochester, MI 48307-2043. County and Public Body may be referred to
individually as a “Party” and jointly as "Parties".
PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT. County and Public Body enter into this Contract pursuant to the Urban
Cooperation Act of 1967, 1967 Public Act 7, MCL 124.501 et seq., for the purpose of County Sponsoring the
Public Body event described below in Exhibit IX: Scope of Deliverables/Financial Obligations. The Parties agree
to the attached terms and conditions.
FOR THE PUBLIC BODY:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, [insert name and title of public body official] hereby acknowledges that they have been
authorized by a resolution of the Rochester Hills Public Library, a certified copy of which is attached, to execute
this Contract on behalf of Public Body and hereby accepts and binds Public Body to the terms and conditions of
this Contract.
EXECUTED: ____________________________________ DATE: _______________
[insert name of official, title]
Rochester Hills Public Library
FOR THE COUNTY:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, David T. Woodward, Chair, Oakland County Board of Commissioners, hereby
acknowledges that he has been authorized by a resolution of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to
execute this Contract on behalf of Oakland County, and hereby accepts and binds Oakland County to the terms
and conditions of this Contract.
EXECUTED: ____________________________________ DATE: _______________
David T. Woodward, Chair
Oakland County Board of Commissioners
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This Contract is organized and divided into the following Sections for the convenience of the Parties.
Section 1. Contract Definitions
Section 2. Contract Term and Renewal
Section 3. Contract Administration and Amendments
Section 4. Contract Termination
Section 5. Scope of Deliverables and Financial/Payment Obligations
Section 6. Public Body’s Warranties and Assurances
Section 7. Liability
Section 8. Insurance and Bond Requirements
Section 9. Intellectual Property
Section 10. Confidential Information
Section 11. County Data
Section 12. Information Technology Standards
Section 13. General Terms and Conditions
§1. CONTRACT DEFINITIONS
The following words when printed with the first letter capitalized shall be defined and interpreted as
follows, whether used in the singular or plural, nominative or possessive case, and with or without
quotation marks:
1.1. “Amendment” means any change, clarification, or modification to this Contract.
1.2. “Business Day” means Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding County
designated holidays.
1.3. “Claims” mean any alleged losses, claims, complaints, demands for relief or damages, lawsuits, causes
of action, proceedings, judgments, deficiencies, liabilities, penalties, litigation, costs, and expenses,
including, but not limited to, reimbursement for reasonable attorney fees, witness fees, court costs,
investigation expenses, litigation expenses, amounts paid in settlement, and/or other amounts or
liabilities of any kind which are incurred by or asserted against County or Public Body, or for which
County or Public Body may become legally and/or contractually obligated to pay or defend against,
whether direct, indirect or consequential, whether based upon any alleged violation of the federal or
the state constitution, any federal or state statute, rule, regulation, or any alleged violation of federal or
state common law, whether any such claims are brought in law or equity, tort, contract, or otherwise,
and/or whether commenced or threatened.
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1.4. “Confidential Information” means all information and data that the County is required or permitted by
law to keep confidential, which includes computer software, cybersecurity assessments and plans and
measures to protect the County’s security.
1.5. “Contract” means this document and any other documents expressly incorporated herein.
1.6. “Public Body” means the Rochester Hills Public Library which is an entity created by state or local
authority or which is primarily funded by or through state or local authority, including, but not limited
to, its council, its Board, its departments, its divisions, elected and appointed officials, directors, board
members, council members, commissioners, authorities, committees, employees, agents,
subcontractors, attorneys, volunteers, and/or any such persons’ successors. For purposes of this
Contract, Public Body includes any Michigan court, when acting in concert with its funding unit.
1.7. “Public Body Employee” means any employee; officer; director; member; manager; trustee; volunteer;
attorney; licensee; contractor; subcontractor; independent contractor; subsidiary; joint venture;
partner or agent of Public Body; and any persons acting by, through, under, or in concert with any of
the above, whether acting in their personal, representative, or official capacities. Public Body Employee
shall also include any person who was a Public Body Employee at any time during the term of this
Contract but, for any reason, is no longer employed, appointed, or elected in that capacity.
1.8. “Contract Documents” mean the following documents, which this Contract includes and incorporates:
Exhibits (Applicable if Checked)
1.8.1. ☐ Exhibit I: Public Body Insurance Requirements
1.8.2. ☐ Exhibit II: Business Associate Agreement (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Requirements)
1.8.3. ☐ Exhibit III: Requirements for Public Body’s with Access to County PII (Personally Identifiable
Information)
1.8.4. ☐ Exhibit IV: Requirements for Public Body’s with Access to Criminal Justice Information
1.8.5. ☐ Exhibit V: Federally Funded Contract Requirements
1.8.6. ☐ Exhibit VI: Software License(s)
1.8.7. ☒ Exhibit VII: License for Use of County Servicemark
1.8.8. ☐ Exhibit VIII: Acknowledgement of Independent Employment Status
1.8.9. ☒ Exhibit IX: Scope of Deliverables/Financial Obligations
1.9. “County” means the County of Oakland, a Municipal and Constitutional Corporation, its departments,
divisions, authorities, boards, committees, and “County Agents” as defined below.
1.10. “County Agent” means any elected and appointed officials; directors; board members; council
members; commissioners; employees; and volunteers of the County; whether acting in their personal,
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representative, or official capacities. “County Agent” shall also include any person who was a “County
Agent” anytime during the term of this Contract but, for any reason, is no longer employed, appointed,
or elected and in that capacity.
1.11. “County Data” means information or data collected, used, processed, stored, or generated in any format,
by or on behalf of the County, in connection with the Deliverables, which shall include, but not be limited
to: (a) personal health information (PHI) as defined under the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Exhibit II, (b) personally identifiable information (PII) as defined in Exhibit
III, and (c) Criminal Justice Information defined in Exhibit IV if the Exhibit(s) are incorporated into the
Contract. County Data includes Confidential Information as defined in this Contract.
1.12. “County Network” means County owned, leased, or licensed equipment, hardware, and software that
is interconnected via fiber optic, wireless, or other communication mediums for the purposes of County
hosting, processing, using, sharing, and/or transporting data, video, voice, or any other form of
information.
1.13. “Day” means any calendar day, which shall begin at 12:00:00 a.m. and end at 11:59:59 p.m.
1.14. “Deliverables” mean goods and/or services provided under this Contract, whether tangible or
intangible, and may be more specifically described in the Exhibits.
1.15. “Effective Date” means midnight on January 1, 2023.
1.16. “Expiration Date” means 11:59.59 p.m. on December 31, 2027.
1.17. “Intellectual Property” means any developments, improvements, designs, innovations, and materials
that may be the subject of a trademark/servicemark, copyright, patent, trade secret, which includes
ideas, concepts, inventions, and processes related to the development and operation of computer
software and systems.
1.18. “Iran-Linked Business” is defined in the Michigan Compiled Laws (MCL), specifically MCL 129.312, being
Section 2 of Public Act 517 of 2012.
1.19. “Not to Exceed Amount” means $150,840.00 (One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Eight Hundred and Forty
Dollars and Zero Cents) annually with a 3% annual increase for a maximum of 5 years, unless amended.
The “Not to Exceed Amount” is not the County’s financial obligation under this Contract, but the maximum
amount that can be paid to Public Body during the term of this Contract.
§2. CONTRACT TERM AND RENEWAL
2.1. Contract Term. This Contract shall begin on the Effective Date and shall end on the Expiration Date.
2.2. Legal Effect. This Contract shall be effective and binding when all of the following occur: (a) this
Contract is signed by an authorized Public Body Employee, legally authorized to bind Public Body; (b)
this Contract is signed by the Chair of the County Board of Commissioners; (c) all Public Body certificates
of insurance required by this Contract, if any, are submitted and accepted by the County; and (d) any
other conditions precedent to this Contract have been met.
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§3. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION AND AMENDMENTS
3.1. Contract Issuance. This Contract may only be issued on behalf of the County by the County Board of
Commissioners. The Chief of Staff for the County Board of Commissioners is the primary point of
contact for the County regarding all procurement and contractual matters relating to this Contract. The
County Board of Commissioners is the only County board/office/department authorized to make any
Amendments to this Contract.
3.2. Purchase Orders. Purchase orders issued under this Contract are governed by the terms and conditions
of this Contract and are included and incorporated herein.
3.3. Reserved.
3.4. Contract Administrators. The County may designate an employee or agent to act as its Contract
Administrator(s). Public Body may designate its employee or agent to act as its Contract
Administrator(s). The County’s Contract Administrator(s) shall be responsible for monitoring and
coordinating day-to-day activities under this Contract, reviewing Deliverables and invoices, and
submitting requests for Amendments. The County’s Contract Administrator(s) have no authority to
amend this Contract.
3.5. Contract Amendments. All Amendments to this Contract must be in writing. This Contract shall not be
amended by any packing slip, purchase order, invoice, click through license agreement, or Public Body
policies or agreements published on Public Body’s website or otherwise. Amendments to this Contract shall
be issued on behalf of the County only by the County Board of Commissioners. An Amendment shall be
effective when signed by the Chair of the County Board of Commissioners and an authorized Public Body
Employee.
3.6. Unauthorized Changes. Contract changes shall not be effective until an Amendment containing the
change is executed according to the procedures described in this Contract. If the Public Body is directed
to perform work that Public Body believes is a change in the Contract/Deliverables, then Public Body
must notify the County that it believes the requested work is a change to the Contract before
performing the requested work. If Public Body fails to notify the County before beginning the
requested work, then Public Body waives any claims for additional compensation for performing the
requested work. If Public Body begins work that is outside the scope of this Contract or begins work
before an Amendment is executed and then stops performing that work, Public Body must, at the
request of the County, undo any out-of-scope work that the County believes would adversely affect the
County.
3.7. Precedence of Contract Documents. In the event of a conflict, the terms and conditions contained in
Sections 1 through 13 of this Contract shall prevail and take precedence over any allegedly conflicting
provisions in all Contract Documents, Exhibits, purchase orders, Amendments, and other documents
expressly incorporated herein. Terms and conditions contained in Public Body invoices, packing slips,
receipts, acknowledgments, click-through licenses, and similar documents shall not change the terms
and conditions of this Contract.
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§4. CONTRACT TERMINATION
4.1. County Termination. In addition to any other legal rights the County may have to terminate or cancel
this Contract, the County may terminate the Contract as follows:
4.1.1. Immediate Termination. The County may terminate or cancel this Contract, in whole or in part,
immediately, upon notice to Public Body, if any third-party funding for this Contract is reduced or
terminated.
4.1.2. Termination for Convenience. The County may terminate or cancel this Contract, in whole or part, at
any time, upon one hundred and twenty (120) Days’ notice to Public Body, for any reason, including
convenience without incurring obligation or penalty of any kind. The effective date for termination or
cancellation shall be clearly stated in the notice.
4.2. Public Body Termination. Public Body may terminate or cancel this Contract, in whole or part, upon
thirty (30) Days’ written notice to the County, only if the County materially breaches any duty or
obligation contained herein and within such notice period has failed or has not reasonably attempted to
cure the breach. The effective date of termination or cancellation and the specific alleged default shall
be clearly stated in the notice to the County.
4.3. County’s Obligations Upon Termination. The County’s sole obligation in the event of termination or
cancellation of this Contract is for payment of the actual Deliverables provided to the County before the
effective date of termination. Under no circumstances shall the County be liable for any future loss of
income, profits, any consequential damages, any loss of business opportunities, revenues, or any other
economic benefit Public Body may have realized but for the termination or cancellation of this Contract.
The County shall not be obligated to pay Public Body any cancellation or termination fee if this Contract
is cancelled or terminated as provided herein. If the County chooses to terminate the Contract in part,
then the charges payable under this Contract must be equitably adjusted to reflect those Deliverables
that are terminated.
4.4. Public Body’s Obligations Upon Termination. If the County terminates this Contract, for any reason,
then Public Body must do the following: (a) cease providing all Deliverables as specified at the time
stated in the notice of termination; (b) take any action necessary, or as the County may direct, to
preserve and protect Deliverables or other property derived or resulting from the Contract that is in
Public Body’s possession; (c) return all materials and property provided to Public Body by the County;
(d) unless otherwise directed by the County, transfer title in and deliver to the County all Deliverables in
the possession of Public Body or Public Body Employees (which Deliverables are transferred to the
County “As-Is”, except to the extent the amounts paid by the County for these Deliverables include
warranties or warranty services and, in that situation, the Deliverables will be transferred with the
warranty or warranty services and not “As-Is”); and (e) take any action to mitigate and limit any
potential damages, including terminate or limit, as applicable, those subcontracts and outstanding
orders for materials and supplies connected with or related to this Contract.
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4.5. Assumption of Subcontracts. If Public Body is in breach of this Contract and the County terminates this
Contract, then the County may assume, at its option, any subcontracts and agreements for Deliverables
provided under the Contract and may pursue completion of the Deliverables by replacement Contract or
otherwise as the County, in its sole judgment, deems expedient.
§5. SCOPE OF DELIVERABLES AND FINANCIAL/PAYMENT OBLIGATIONS
5.1. Performance of Deliverables. Public Body shall provide all Deliverables identified in and as set forth in
Exhibit IX, any purchase orders, or any Amendments to this Contract.
5.2. Reserved.
5.3. Financial Obligations. Except as otherwise set forth in this Contract, the County’s sole financial
obligation under this Contract shall be set forth in Exhibit IX. The amount and manner of payment of
the financial obligation shall be set forth in Exhibit IX or a purchase order if applicable.
5.4. Payment Obligations. Except as otherwise set forth in the Exhibits, Public Body shall submit an invoice to
the County’s Contract Administrator itemizing amounts due and owing under this Contract, as of the date
of the invoice, within sixty (60) days of Public Body’s performance of the Deliverables listed in the invoice.
Invoices shall contain the following information: (a) County Contract Name; (b) dates of Deliverables; (c)
itemized list of Deliverables; (d) Public Body Tax ID Number (federal and State); and (e) any other
information reasonably requested by the County. Unless otherwise set forth in the Exhibits, the County
will pay undisputed invoices, which comply with this section (5.4), within sixty (60) days after receiving the
invoice. Unless otherwise set forth in the Exhibits, the County shall only pay Public Body for Deliverables
under this Contract and not any subcontractors or assignees of Public Body.
5.5. Not to Exceed Amount. The amount due and owing to Public Body, under this Contract, shall not
exceed the “Not to Exceed Amount.” If Public Body can reasonably foresee that the total financial
obligation for the Contract will exceed the “Not to Exceed Amount,” then Public Body shall provide the
County with notice of this fact as soon as possible, but no later than ten (10) days before this event.
5.6. County Not Obligated for Penalties/Costs/Fines. The County shall not be responsible or liable for any
cost, fee, fine, penalty, or other assessment of any kind that is incurred or suffered by Public Body in
connection with or resulting from Public Body’s performance of this Contract under any circumstances.
5.7. Set-Off of County Costs. If the County incurs any costs (not specified in this Contract), loss, or damage
that is caused by or results from Public Body or Public Body Employees, then the County has the right to
set-off those costs, loss, and/or damage from any amounts due and owing Public Body. This set-off
includes, but is not limited to, withholding payment in an amount equal to the cost of any County-
provided equipment, supplies, badges, or other property that are not returned by Public Body upon
completion, termination, or cancellation of this Contract. County also reserves the right at any time to
set-off any amounts it owes to Public Body under this Contract against any amounts that Public Body
owes to County.
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5.8. In-Kind Services. Unless expressly provided herein, this Contract does not authorize any in-kind
services by either Party.
§6. PUBLIC BODY’S WARRANTIES AND ASSURANCES
6.1. Full Knowledge of Contract Expectations. Public Body warrants that it had a full opportunity to review
all County requirements and/or expectations for this Contract. Public Body is responsible for being
adequately and properly prepared to execute this Contract. Public Body has satisfied itself in all
material respects that it will be able to perform the Contract as specified herein.
6.2. Complete and Accurate Representations. Public Body certifies that all statements, assurances, records,
and materials submitted to the County in connection with seeking and obtaining this Contract have
been truthful, complete, and accurate.
6.3. Access to Public Body Policies. If the Parties expressly agree in this Contract to follow any Public Body
policies, such as acceptable use or privacy policies, then Public Body shall retain each version of such
policy with the effective dates and shall promptly provide such to the County, if requested.
6.4. Grant Compliance. If any part of this Contract is supported or paid for with any State, federal, or other
third-party funds granted to the County, then Public Body shall comply with all applicable grant
requirements. Upon request of Public Body, the County shall provide Public Body with a copy of the
applicable grant requirements.
6.5. Public Body Incidental Expenses. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Contract, Public Body
shall be solely responsible and liable for all costs and expenses associated or needed to perform this
Contract, including, but not limited to, any professional dues, association fees, license fees, fines, taxes,
and penalties.
6.6. Equipment and Supplies. Public Body is responsible for providing all equipment and supplies to
perform this Contract, which are not expressly required to be provided by the County.
6.7. Public Body Employees.
6.7.1. Number and Qualifications of Public Body Employees. Public Body shall employ and assign qualified
Public Body Employees as necessary and appropriate to perform this Contract. Public Body shall ensure
all Public Body Employees have the knowledge, skill, and qualifications to perform this Contract and
possess any necessary licenses, permits, certificates, and governmental authorizations as may be
required by law.
6.7.2. Control and Supervision of Public Body Employees. Public Body shall solely control, direct, and
supervise all Public Body Employees with respect to all Public Body obligations under this Contract.
Public Body will be solely responsible for and fully liable for the conduct and supervision of any Public
Body Employees.
6.7.3. Reserved.
6.7.4. Reserved.
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6.7.5. Reserved.
6.7.6. Public Body Employee Expenses. All Public Body Employees shall be employed at the Public Body’s sole
expense (including employment-related taxes and insurance). Public Body warrants that all Public Body
Employees shall fully comply with and adhere to the terms of this Contract. Public Body shall be solely
liable for all applicable Public Body Employees’ federal, state, or local payment withholdings or
contributions and/or all Public Body Employee related pension or welfare benefits plan contributions
under federal or state law. Public Body shall be responsible and liable for all Claims by any Public Body
Employee, arising out of any contract for hire or employer-employee relationship between Public Body
and any Public Body Employee including, but not limited to, Worker’s Compensation, disability pay, or
other insurance of any kind.
6.7.7. Public Body’s Compliance with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. If Public Body is
subject to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (“ACA”), PL 111-148, 124 Stat 119, then Public
Body shall ensure that all Public Body Employees, under assignment to the County, and their
dependents, as defined by the ACA, are provided with or have access to insurance as required by the
ACA. If Public Body is subject to the ACA, Public Body warrants it offers group health coverage to Public
Body Employees and their dependents that is affordable, that provides minimum essential coverage
and value, and that each offer of coverage meets the timing requirements of the ACA. Public Body
warrants, whether or not it is subject to the ACA, that it will pay all applicable fees, taxes, or fines, as set
forth in the employer mandates of the ACA under Tax Code §4980H and related regulations for any
Public Body Employee, whether the fee, tax, or fine is assessed against the Public Body or the County.
6.8. Acknowledgment of Independent Contractor Status.
6.8.1. Independent Contractor. Nothing in this Contract is intended to establish an employer-employee
relationship between the County and Public Body or any Public Body Employee. In no event, shall
Public Body Employees be deemed employees, agents, volunteers, or subcontractors of the County.
Public Body shall ensure that Public Body Employees are apprised of their status and the limitations
independent contractors have of this status.
6.8.2. Public Body/Public Body Employee Representations. Public Body and/or Public Body Employees shall
not represent themselves as County employees. Public Body shall ensure that Public Body Employees
do not represent themselves as County employees.
6.8.3. County Benefits and Plans. Public Body and Public Body Employees shall not be entitled to participate
in any County employee benefit plans and programs, including but not limited to, retirement, deferred
compensation, insurance (including without limitation, health, disability, dental, and life), and vacation
pay. This limitation includes access to benefit plans and programs that are not described by a written
plan. However, Public Body Employees who are retired County Employees may receive vested post-
employment benefits such as retiree health care and pension benefits from Oakland County.
6.8.4. County Reliance. The County entered into this Contract in reliance of the representations made by
Public Body regarding its understanding of the role of independent contractors, its stated relationship
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to Public Body Employees, and other representations Public Body has made regarding the management
and performance oversight of Public Body Employees.
6.8.5. Independent Employment Status. If Public Body provides Public Body Employees for staffing and/or leasing
services to County, those Public Body Employees shall sign Exhibit VIII, Acknowledgement of Independent
Employment Status, prior to performing services for the County.
6.9. Permits and Licenses. Public Body shall be responsible for obtaining and maintaining, throughout the
term of this Contract, all licenses, permits, certificates, governmental authorizations, and
business/professional licenses necessary to perform this Contract. Upon request by the County, Public
Body shall furnish copies of any permit, license, certificate, or governmental authorization necessary to
perform this Contract.
6.10. Reserved.
6.11. Reserved.
6.12. Reserved.
6.13. Taxes.
6.13.1. Public Body Taxes. Public Body shall collect and pay its local, state, and federal taxes, including but not
limited to, all employment taxes, sales taxes, personal property taxes, and real property taxes. The
County shall not be liable to or required to reimburse Public Body for any local, state, or federal tax of
any kind.
6.13.2. County Tax-Exempt. The County is exempt from state and local sales tax, personal property tax, and real
property tax. Prices under this Contract shall not include taxes, unless the County is not tax-exempt for a
specific Deliverable. Exemption certificates for sales tax will be furnished upon request.
6.14. Warranty for Services. Public Body warrants that all Deliverables that are services shall be performed
in compliance with all applicable laws, statutes, regulations, ordinances, requirements and
specifications in the Exhibits, industry best practices and care, professional standards, and in a diligent,
workmanlike, and expeditious manner. Public Body acknowledges and agrees that time is of the
essence for all Deliverables that are services.
6.15. Warranty for Goods. All Deliverables that are goods shall be subject to the following warranties:
6.15.1. Warranty of Merchantability. Goods provided by Public Body pursuant to this Contract shall: (a) be
merchantable; (b) be of good quality; (c) be fit for their ordinary purpose; (d) be adequately contained and
packaged; and (e) conform to the specifications and descriptions contained in this Contract. Public Body
acknowledges and agrees that time is of the essence for providing all Deliverables that are goods.
6.15.2. Warranty of Fitness for a Particular Purpose. If Public Body knows or has reason to know that the
goods will be used for a particular purpose and the County is relying on Public Body’s skill or judgment
to select or furnish the goods, then there is a warranty that the goods are fit for a particular purpose.
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6.15.3. Warranty of Title. All goods conveyed to the County shall be conveyed and transferred: (a) with good
title; (b) free from any security interest, lien, or encumbrance that the County did not have knowledge
of when the Contract was executed; and (c) free of any rightful claim of infringement or similar claim by
a third-party.
6.16. ADA and Section 508 Compliance. If Public Body is providing a Deliverable that requires County Agents
or the public to use a software application or to access a website, Public Body warrants that end users
can utilize the software or access the website in accordance with the accessibility requirements of the
ADA and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Public Body’s Deliverable will conform, where relevant, to level
AA of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0. Public
Body may provide a description of conformance with the above-mentioned specifications by means of a
completed Voluntary Product Accessibility Template for WCAG 2.0 (WCAG 2.0 VPAT) or another
comparable document. Any additional compliance requirements shall be specified in the Scope of
Public Body’s Deliverables Exhibit IX.
§7. LIABILITY
7.1. RESPONSIBILITY FOR CLAIMS. Each Party shall be responsible for any Claims made against that Party by
a third party, and for the acts of its employees arising under or related to this Contract. Except as
provided in this Contract, in any Claim that may arise from the performance of this Contract, each Party
shall seek its own legal representation and bear the costs associated with such representation, including
judgments and attorney fees.
7.2. NO INDEMNIFICATION FROM THE COUNTY. PUBLIC BODY SHALL HAVE NO RIGHTS AGAINST THE
COUNTY FOR INDEMNIFICATION, CONTRIBUTION, SUBROGATION, OR ANY OTHER RIGHT TO BE
REIMBURSED BY THE COUNTY, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN.
7.3. COUNTY LIMITATION OF LIABILITY.
7.3.1. COUNTY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, REMOTE,
SPECULATIVE, PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY, LIQUIDATED, TREBLE, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF PROFIT, OPPORTUNITY, USE, REVENUE, DATA, OR GOODWILL, WHETHER
BASED IN WHOLE OR IN PART IN CONTRACT, TORT, EQUITY, STRICT LIABILITY, UNDER STATUTE, OR ANY
OTHER THEORY OF LIABILITY, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH DAMAGES WERE FORESEEABLE OR
CONTEMPLATED AND EVEN IF COUNTY WAS ADVISED OR AWARE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGES.
7.3.2. COUNTY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE IN CONTRACT, TORT, EQUITY, STRICT LIABILITY, UNDER STATUTE, OR
ANY OTHER THEORY OF LIABILITY, FOR TOTAL AGGREGATE DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF COUNTY’S
PAYMENT OBLIGATIONS TO PUBLIC BODY FOR THE DELIVERABLES UNDER THIS CONTRACT.
§8. INSURANCE AND BOND REQUIREMENTS
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8.1. Public Body Provided Insurance. If required, at all times during this Contract, Public Body shall obtain
and maintain insurance according to the requirements listed in Exhibit I.
8.2. Reserved.
§9. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
9.1. Public Body Use of County Licensed Software. In order for Public Body to perform this Contract, the
County may permit Public Body or Public Body Employees to access certain Software licensed to the
County. Public Body or Public Body Employees shall not transfer, remove, use, copy, or otherwise
provide or make available such Software or documentation to any other person or entity, for any
purpose, without the prior written consent of the County and/or the licensor. Furthermore, neither
Public Body nor Public Body Employee shall produce a source listing, decompile, disassemble, or
otherwise reverse engineer any Software. Neither Public Body nor Public Body Employee shall use any
Software contrary to the provisions of any applicable Software license agreement or state or federal
law.
9.2. Public Body License to Use County Servicemarks. If this Contract involves the use of County servicemarks,
then Public Body is granted a license to use the servicemarks subject to the terms listed in Exhibit VII. Public Body
shall only use the servicemarks as directed by the County in Exhibit VII. If Exhibit VII is not selected and attached to
this Contract, Public Body shall not and has no right to use County servicemarks.
9.3. Assignment of Rights. In consideration for the performance of this Contract and the fees paid to Public
Body, Public Body agrees that Public Body shall have no copyright, patent, trademark, or trade secret rights
in County Intellectual Property.
9.4. Infringement Remedies. If, in either Party’s opinion, any of the services or Deliverables supplied by Public
Body or Public Body Employees are likely to become the subject of a copyright, patent, trademark, or trade
secret infringement claim, Public Body shall at its own expense: (a) procure for County the right to continue
using the services or Deliverables, or if this option is not reasonably available to Public Body; (b) replace or
modify the same so that it becomes non-infringing; or (c) accept its return by County with appropriate
credits to County and reimburse County for any losses or costs incurred as a consequence of County ceasing
its use and returning it.
§10. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
10.1. Public Body Use of Confidential Information. Public Body and Public Body Employees shall use
appropriate safeguards to protect the confidentiality and integrity of Confidential Information. Public
Body shall not reproduce, provide, disclose, or give access of Confidential Information to any Public Body
Employee or third-party not having a legitimate need to know. Public Body and Public Body Employees
shall only use the Confidential Information for performance of this Contract. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, Public Body may disclose the Confidential Information, if required by law, statute, or other legal
process; provided that Public Body: (a) gives the County prompt written notice of the impending
disclosure; (b) provides reasonable assistance to the County in opposing or limiting the disclosure; and (c)
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makes only such disclosure as is compelled or required. This Contract imposes no obligation upon Public
Body with respect to any Confidential Information which Public Body can establish by legally sufficient
evidence: (a) was in possession of or was known by Public Body, prior to its receipt from the County,
without any obligation to maintain its confidentiality; or (b) is obtained by Public Body from a third-party
having the right to disclose it, without an obligation to keep such information confidential.
10.2. County Confidentiality Obligations. County has no obligation to Public Body to keep confidential any
information or records that are required to be disclosed by County under the Michigan Freedom of
Information Act, 1976 PA 442, as amended (the “FOIA”) nor shall County be obligated to inform or
provide notice to Public Body regarding the disclosure of information or records that are required to be
disclosed under the FOIA. Furthermore, County may disclose Confidential Information to third parties if
required by law, statute, subpoena, court order, or other legal process.
§11. COUNTY DATA. If Public Body uses or possesses County Data in the performance of this Contract, then
the following provisions contained in this section apply:
11.1. Use of County Data. Public Body and Public Body Employees shall have a limited license to County Data,
including a license to collect, process, store, generate, and display County Data but only to the extent
necessary to provide services under this Contract. Public Body and Public Body Employees may not use,
sell, rent, transfer, distribute, or otherwise disclose or make available County Data to any third-party, for
Public Body’s own purposes, or for the benefit of anyone other than the County, without the County’s
prior written consent, unless otherwise provided for within an Exhibit to this Contract.
11.2. Unauthorized Access/Disclosure or Theft of County Data. Public Body or Public Body Employees shall
notify the County’s Chief Information Officer as soon as practicable but no later than forty-eight (48) hours
of “Discovery” of suspected unauthorized access, acquisition, disclosure, or theft of County Data (a
“Security Breach”). “Discovery” means the first day on which the Security Breach is known to Public Body
or Public Body Employees. Upon Discovery of a Security Breach, Public Body shall do the following: (a)
take reasonable measures to promptly cure the deficiencies relating to the Security Breach in order to
secure County Data; (b) cooperate with the County in investigating the occurrence, including making
available all relevant records, logs, files, and data reporting materials required upon request by the
County; and (c) comply with all applicable federal or state laws and regulations pertaining to unauthorized
disclosures or as otherwise directed by the County.
11.3. Storage of County Data. Public Body shall only store and process County Data at and from data centers
located within the United States. Public Body shall not permit Public Body Employees to store County Data
on portable devices, including, but not limited to, personal computers, tablets, laptops, and phones, except
for portable devices that encrypt County Data at rest, have up-to-date firewall and antivirus protection,
require multi-factor authentication to access, and are used and kept within the U.S. Public Body shall permit
its Public Body Employees to access County Data remotely only as required to provide the Deliverables.
11.4. Reserved.
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11.5. Response to Legal Request for County Data. Public Body shall respond to and be responsible for
Freedom of Information Act requests relating to Public Body’s records, data, or other information. If the
County receives a Court Order, a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, or other legal request to
provide County Data held by Public Body, then Public Body shall provide County Data to the County, in a
format directed by the County, within the time frame required by law.
11.6. Obligations upon Expiration, Termination or Cancellation of Contract. At the County’s sole discretion,
upon expiration, termination, or cancellation of this Contract, Public Body shall return County Data in a
mutually agreeable format in a prompt and orderly manner or provide for the secure disposal of County
Data as directed by County.
§12. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY STANDARDS. If Public Body provides a technology application or
requires the use of the Internet to access a Deliverable, the following sections apply:
12.1. County Standards. If Public Body and Public Body Employees that will be given access to the County
Network, Public Body and Public Body Employees shall comply with the County Electronic
Communications and Use of Technology Policy.
12.2. Implementation of Security Measures. Public Body shall implement and maintain appropriate
administrative, technical, and organizational security measures to safeguard against unauthorized
access to the County Network and County Data. Such measures shall be in accordance with security
industry best practice and not less stringent than the measures Public Body applies to protect its own
data of a similar kind.
12.3. Reserved.
§13. GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
13.1. Access to County Property or Facilities. If set forth in this Contract, Public Body may have access to and
the right to use County property and facilities necessary to perform this Contract. Unless otherwise
provided in this Contract or Public Body receives prior written permission from the County’s Director
responsible for the department requiring access outside of Business Days, Public Body may only access
and use County property and facilities for performance of this Contract on Business Days.
13.2. Signs on County Property or Facilities. Public Body shall not place any signs or advertisements on
County property or facilities without the prior written permission of the County’s Director of Facilities
Management, successor, or designee.
13.3. Use of County Property or Facilities. While performing this Contract, Public Body shall keep County
property or facilities, and anything stored thereon in a clean, safe, sanitary, responsible, and healthful
condition and shall keep the property and facilities in a manner that will not prevent or interfere with
the County’s performance of its functions.
13.4. Removal of Public Body's Personal Property. At the expiration or termination of this Contract, Public
Body shall leave County property or facilities in the same condition that Public Body found them and
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clean of all rubbish. Public Body shall remove all of its personal property within thirty (30) Days of
expiration or termination of this Contract. If Public Body does not remove its personal property within
the thirty (30) Day period, then the County may, at County’s sole discretion, dispose of the personal
property and bill Public Body for any costs associated with the removal and disposal or keep, have all
rights to, and be the owner of the personal property.
13.5. Damage to County Property or Facilities. Public Body shall be responsible for any damage to any
County property or a facility that is caused by Public Body or Public Body Employees. If damage occurs,
the County shall make the necessary repairs and/or replacements or cause a third-party to make the
necessary repairs or replacements, provided, however, that Public Body shall reimburse the County for
all costs associated with repairing and/or replacing the damaged property or facilities. Without limiting
any of County’s other setoff rights in this Contract, County has the right to set-off those costs and/or
damages from any amounts due and owing Public Body.
13.6. Damage to Public Body’s Property. Public Body shall be solely liable and responsible for any loss or damage
to Public Body’s personal property located, kept, or stored on or at County property or facilities during
performance of this Contract.
13.7. County’s Right to Suspend Contract Performance. Upon written notice, the County may require Public
Body to suspend performance of this Contract if Public Body has failed to comply with any federal,
state, or local laws or any requirements contained in this Contract. The right to suspend performance
of this Contract is in addition to the County’s right to terminate and/or cancel this Contract. The County
shall incur no penalty, expense, or liability to Public Body if the County suspends performance of this
Contract under this Section.
13.8. Discrimination. Public Body, and its subcontractors under this Contract, shall not discriminate against
an employee or an applicant for employment in hiring, any terms and conditions of employment or
matters related to employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, height, weight, disability, veteran
status, familial status, marital status or any other reason, that is unrelated to the person's ability to
perform the duties of a particular job or position, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
13.9. Conflict of Interest. Pursuant to Public Act 317 and 318 of 1968, as amended (MCL 15.301, et seq. and
MCL 15.321, et seq.), no contracts shall be entered into between the County and any County Agent. To
avoid any real or perceived conflict of interest, Public Body shall disclose to the County the identity of
all Public Body Employees and all Family Members of Public Body Employees who: a) are employed by
the County on the date the Contract is executed; and b) become employed by the County during the
term of the Contract. Public Body shall also disclose to the County the identity of all County Agents and
all Family Members of County Agents who: a) are employed by Public Body on the date the Contract is
executed; and b) become employed by Public Body during the term of the Contract. For the purposes of
this section, “Family Member” means a person's spouse or spouse's sibling or child; a person's sibling or
sibling's spouse or child; a person's child or child's spouse; or a person's parent or parent's spouse, and
includes these relationships as created by adoption, marriage, or law.
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13.10. Access and Records. Public Body will maintain accurate books and records in connection with performance of
this Contract for thirty-six (36) months after the end of this Contract and Public Body shall provide the County
with reasonable access to such books and records, upon request.
13.11. Audit. The County or an independent auditor hired by the County may perform contract audits (in its
sole discretion) and shall have the authority to access all pertinent records and data and to interview
any Public Body Employee during the term of this Contract and for a period of three years after final
payment. Public Body shall explain any audit findings, questioned costs, or other Contract compliance
deficiencies to the County within thirty (30) Business Days of receiving the draft audit report. Public
Body’s written response shall include all necessary documents and information that refute the draft
audit report and an action plan to resolve the audit findings. A copy of Public Body’s response will be
included in the final report. Failure by Public Body to respond in writing within thirty (30) Business Days
shall be deemed acceptance of the draft audit report and will be noted in the final report.
13.12. Assignments/Delegations/Subcontracts.
13.12.1. Prior Written Consent Required. Except by operation of law, neither Party may assign, delegate, or
subcontract any of its duties, obligations, or rights under this Contract without the prior written consent
of the other Party; provided, however, Public Body may assign, delegate, or subcontract this Contract to
an affiliate or subsidiary as long as the affiliate or subsidiary is adequately capitalized and can provide
adequate written assurances to the County that the affiliate or subsidiary can perform this Contract.
The County may withhold consent, if the County determines that the assignment, delegation, or
subcontract would impair performance of this Contract or the County’s ability to recover damages
under this Contract. Public Body shall also provide the County with adequate information to allow the
County to make a determination regarding the assignment, delegation, or subcontract.
13.12.2. Flow Down Clause Required. Any assignment, delegation, or subcontract by Public Body must include a
requirement that the assignee, delegee, or subcontractor will comply with the terms and conditions of
this Contract. The assignment, delegation, or subcontract shall in no way diminish or impair
performance of any term or condition of this Contract.
13.12.3. Public Body Responsibility for Assigns/Delegates/Subcontractors. If Public Body assigns, delegates, or
subcontracts this Contract, in whole or in part, Public Body shall remain the sole point of contact
regarding all matters under this Contract and shall remain liable for performance of this Contract.
Public Body is solely responsible for the management of assignees, delegees, and subcontractors.
13.12.4. Performance Required. If an assignee, delegee, or subcontractor fails to perform as required under this
Contract, Public Body shall contract with another entity for such performance. Any additional costs
associated with securing another assignee, delegee, or subcontractor shall be the sole responsibility of
Public Body.
13.13. Non-Exclusive Contract. This Contract is a non-exclusive agreement. No provision in this Contract limits
or is intended to limit, in any way, Public Body’s right to offer and provide its services to the general
public, other business entities, municipalities, or governmental agencies during or after the term of this
Contract. Similarly, the County may freely engage other persons to perform the same work that Public
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Body performs. Except as provided in this Contract, this Contract shall not be construed to guarantee
Public Body or any Public Body Employee any fixed or certain number of Deliverables.
13.14. No Third-Party Beneficiaries. Except as provided for the benefit of the Parties, this Contract does not
and is not intended to create any obligation, duty, promise, contractual right or benefit, right to be
indemnified, right to be subrogated to the Parties’ right in this Contract, or any other right in favor of
any other person or entity.
13.14.1. Survival of Terms and Conditions. The following terms and conditions shall survive and continue in full
force beyond the termination or cancellation of this Contract (or any part thereof) until the terms and
conditions are fully satisfied or expire by their nature: Section 1. Contract Definitions, Section 5. Scope
of Deliverables and Financial/Payment Obligations, Section 6. Public Body’s Warranties and Assurances,
Section 7. Liability, Section 8. Insurance and Bond Requirements, Section 9. Intellectual Property,
Section 10. Confidential Information, Section 11. County Data, Section 13. General Terms and
Conditions.
13.15. Reservation of Rights. This Contract does not, and is not intended to impair, divest, delegate, or
contravene any constitutional, statutory, or other legal right, privilege, power, obligation, duty, or
immunity of the County.
13.16. Compliance with Laws. Public Body shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws, statutes,
ordinances, regulations, executive orders, insurance policy requirements, and requirements applicable
to its activities under this Contract. Public Body shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations
related to the import, export, re-export, transfer, shipping, sale, re-sale, and/or use of goods, services,
information, data, and equipment involving or related to this Contract.
13.17. Force Majeure. Notwithstanding any other term or condition of this Contract, neither Party shall be
liable for failure to perform contractual duties or obligations caused by events beyond their reasonable
control, including but not limited to: (a) acts of public enemies; (b) natural disasters; (c) terrorism; (d)
war; (e) insurrection or riot; (f) natural disasters; (g) strikes, lockouts, work stoppages, or other labor
difficulties; or (h) compliance with law. Reasonable notice shall be given to the affected Party of such
event. Public Body is expected, through insurance or alternative temporary or emergency service
arrangements, to continue its contractual duties or obligations if a reasonably anticipated, insurable
business risk, such as business interruption or any insurable casualty or loss occurs.
13.18. Notices.
13.18.1. Written Notice. All notices required under this Contract shall be in writing. Notices shall be effective:
(a) the next Business Day, if personally delivered; (b) the third Business Day, if sent by U.S. mail, postage
prepaid, return receipt requested; (c) the next Business Day, if sent by a nationally recognized overnight
express courier with a reliable tracking system; or (d) the next Business Day with a written response or
receipt of confirmation, if sent by e-mail or fax.
13.18.2. Notice to Public Body. Unless otherwise specified, Notice to Public Body shall be addressed to the
Contract Administrator designated by Public Body.
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13.18.3. Notice to County. Unless otherwise specified herein, Notice to the County shall be addressed to the
County Contract Administrator(s) designated by County.
13.19. Captions. Section and subsection numbers, captions, and any index to sections or subsections
contained in this Contract are intended for the convenience of the reader and are not intended to have
any substantive meaning and shall not be interpreted to limit or modify any substantive provisions of
this Contract. In this Contract, for any noun or pronoun, use of the singular or plural form, use of the
nominative, possessive, or objective case, and any reference to gender (masculine, feminine, and
neuter) shall mean the appropriate form, case, or gender as the context requires.
13.20. Waiver. Waiver of any term or condition under this Contract must be in writing and notice given
pursuant to this Contract. No written waiver, in one or more instances, shall be deemed or construed
as a continuing waiver of any term or condition of this Contract. No waiver by either Party shall
subsequently affect its right to require strict performance of this Contract.
13.21. Cumulative Remedies. A Party’s exercise of any remedy shall not preclude the exercise of any other
remedies, all of which shall be cumulative. A Party shall have the right, in its sole discretion, to
determine which remedies are to be exercised and in which order.
13.22. Severability. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds a term or condition of this Contract to be illegal
or invalid, then the term or condition shall be deemed severed from this Contract. All other terms or
conditions shall remain in full force and effect. Notwithstanding the above, if Public Body’s promise to
indemnify or hold the County harmless is found illegal or invalid, Public Body shall contribute the
maximum it is permitted to pay by law toward the payment and satisfaction of any Claims against the
County.
13.23. Dispute Resolution. All disputes arising under or relating to the execution, interpretation,
performance, or nonperformance of this Contract involving or affecting the Parties may first be
submitted to the respective Contract Administrators for possible resolution.
13.24. Governing Laws/Consent to Jurisdiction and Venue. This Contract shall be governed, interpreted, and
enforced by the laws of the State of Michigan, excluding Michigan’s conflict of law principles. Except as
otherwise required by law or court rule, any action brought to enforce, interpret, or decide any Claim
arising under or related to this Contract shall be brought in the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court of the State of
Michigan, the 50th District of the State of Michigan, or the United States District Court for the Eastern
District of Michigan, Southern Division, as dictated by the applicable jurisdiction of the court. Except as
otherwise required by law or court rule, venue is proper in the courts set forth above. The choice of
forum set forth above shall not be deemed to preclude the enforcement of any judgment obtained in
such forum or taking action under this Contract to enforce such judgment in any appropriate
jurisdiction.
13.25. Entire Contract. This Contract represents the entire agreement and understanding between the
Parties. This Contract supersedes all other prior oral or written understandings, communications,
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agreements, or contracts between the Parties. The language of this Contract shall be construed as a
whole according to its fair meaning and not construed strictly for or against any Party.
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EXHIBIT I
PUBLIC BODY INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
During this Contract, the Public Body shall provide and maintain, at Public Body’s own expense, all insurance as
set forth and marked below, protecting the County against any Claims, as defined in this Contract. The insurance
shall be written for not less than any minimum coverage herein specified. Limits of insurance required in no way
limit the liability of the Public Body.
Primary Coverages
Commercial General Liability Occurrence Form including: (a) Premises and Operations; (b) Products and
Completed Operations (including On and Off Premises Coverage); (c) Personal and Advertising Injury; (d) Broad
Form Property Damage; (e) Broad Form Contractual including coverage for obligations assumed in this Contract;
$1,000,000 – Each Occurrence Limit
$1,000,000 – Personal & Advertising Injury
$2,000,000 – Products & Completed Operations Aggregate Limit
$2,000,000 – General Aggregate Limit
$ 100,000 – Damage to Premises Rented to You (formally known as Fire Legal Liability)
Workers’ Compensation Insurance with limits statutorily required by any applicable Federal or State Law and
Employers Liability insurance with limits of no less than $500,000 for each accident, $500,000 for a disease for
each employee, and $500,000 for a disease policy limit. Public Body must comply with one of the following:
1. Be a Fully Insured or State approved self-insurer;
2. Sole Proprietors must submit a signed Sole Proprietor form; or
3. Exempt entities, Partnerships, LLC, etc., must submit a State of Michigan form WC-337 Certificate of
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Exemption.
Evidence of workers’ compensation insurance is not necessary if neither Public Body nor any Public Body
Employees come onsite to any County real property, land, premises, buildings, or other facilities in the
performance of this Contract.
Commercial Automobile Liability Insurance covering bodily injury or property damage arising out of the use of
any owned, hired, or non-owned automobile with a combined single limit of $1,000,000 each accident. This
requirement is waived if there are no company owned, hired or non-owned automobiles utilized in the
performance of this Contract.
Commercial Umbrella/Excess Liability Insurance with minimum limits of $2,000,000 each occurrence. This
coverage shall be in excess of the scheduled underlying General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Employer’s
Liability Insurance policies with exclusions that are not broader than those contained in the underlying policies.
This Umbrella/Excess requirement may be met by increasing the primary Commercial General Liability limits to
meet the combined limit requirement.
Supplemental Coverages. The following supplemental coverages are required if selected (checked):
1. ☐ Professional Liability/Errors & Omissions Insurance (i.e., Consultants, Technology Vendors, Architects,
Engineers, Real Estate Agents, Insurance Agents, Attorneys, etc.) with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per
claim and $1,000,000 aggregate.
2. ☐ Cyber Liability Insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per claim and $1,000,000 aggregate.
3. ☐ Commercial Property Insurance. The Public Body shall be responsible for obtaining and maintaining
insurance covering their equipment and personal property against all physical damage.
4. ☐ Liquor Legal Liability Insurance with a limit of $1,000,000 each occurrence.
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5. ☐ Pollution Liability Insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per claim and $1,000,000 aggregate.
6. ☐ Medical Malpractice Insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per claim and $1,000,000 aggregate.
7. ☐ Garage Keepers Liability Insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per claim and $1,000,000
aggregate.
8. ☐ Other Insurance Coverages as may be dictated by the provided product/service and deemed appropriate
by the County Risk Management Department.
General Insurance Conditions
The aforementioned insurance shall be endorsed, as applicable, and shall contain the following terms, conditions,
and/or endorsements. All certificates of insurance shall provide evidence of compliance with all required terms,
conditions and/or endorsements.
1. All policies of insurance shall be on a primary, non-contributory basis with any other insurance or self-
insurance carried by the County;
2. The insurance company(s) issuing the policy(s) shall have no recourse against the County for subrogation
(policy endorsed written waiver), premiums, deductibles, or assessments under any form. All policies shall be
endorsed to provide a written waiver of subrogation in favor of the County;
3. Any and all deductibles or self-insured retentions shall be assumed by and be at the sole risk of the Public Body;
4. Public Body shall be responsible for their own property insurance for all equipment and personal property
used and/or stored on County property;
5. The Commercial General Liability and Commercial Automobile Liability policies along with any required
supplemental coverages shall be endorsed to name the County of Oakland and it officers, directors,
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employees, appointees, and commissioners as additional insured where permitted by law and policy form;
6. If the Public Body’s insurance policies have higher limits than the minimum coverage requirements stated in
this document the higher limits shall apply and in no way shall limit the overall liability assumed by the Public
Body under contract.
7. The Public Body shall require its contractors or sub-contractors, not protected under the Public Body’s
insurance policies, to procure and maintain insurance with coverages, limits, provisions, and/or clauses equal
to those required in this Contract;
8. Certificates of insurance must be provided prior to the County’s execution of the Contract and must bear
evidence of all required terms, conditions and endorsements; and provide thirty (30) days’ written notice of
cancellation/material change endorsement to the insurance coverages required by this Exhibit.
9. All insurance carriers must be licensed and approved to do business in the State of Michigan along with the
Public Body’s state of domicile and shall have and maintain a minimum A.M. Best’s rating of A- unless
otherwise approved by the County Risk Management Department.
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EXHIBIT VII
LICENSE FOR USE OF COUNTY SERVICEMARK
County grants to Public Body the non-exclusive right to use its Servicemark (hereinafter “Mark”), described and listed in
the Servicemark Guidelines (below), for programs and activities that are directly related to the Deliverables and
governmental services provided by Oakland County.
The Mark may be used on: (Applicable if Checked):
☒ Printed materials
☒ Electronic materials
☒ Public Body’s website: [https://otbs.rhpl.org/].
Public Body shall not use the Mark for any other purpose.
The Mark must be used by Public Body as shown in the Servicemark Guidelines, with no variations of color, font or
proportion. Public Body acknowledges that the County has intellectual property rights in the Mark. Nothing in this
Contract gives Public Body any right, title, or interest in the Mark. Public Body may not take any action that will interfere
with County’s rights in the Mark.
The County may terminate Public Body’s rights under this Exhibit, if County notifies Public Body it has breached the
terms of this Exhibit and Public Body fails to cure the breach within ten (10) business days of notice of breach. Following
termination of this Exhibit, Public Body shall have ten (10) business days to remove the Mark from the materials and/or
website authorized for use above. Public Body shall provide County with written confirmation that such actions have
been taken. Upon termination of the Contract, Public Body shall cease all use of the Mark.
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Servicemark Guidelines
The Guidelines for proper use of the Mark provided to the Public Body are as follows:
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Do not provide copies to a third-party of any artwork provided to you by County and referenced in this Exhibit without
the express consent of County.
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EXHIBIT VIII
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF INDEPENDENT EMPLOYMENT STATUS
I, , acknowledge that I am an employee or subcontractor of
(Name of Public Body):
(hereinafter “Company”) under Contract #: , and
• At all times during my assignment at Oakland County, I will remain an employee or subcontractor of
the Company
• I am not an employee of Oakland County; and,
• I may not represent myself as an employee of Oakland County.
I understand that:
• Company is responsible for establishing the conditions of my assignment to Oakland County; and
• Company is solely responsible for compensating me for my services; and
• I understand and agree that as an employee or subcontractor of Company, I am not eligible to participate in or
accrue any benefits under any of Oakland County’s employee benefits or benefit plans, including retirement,
deferred compensation, insurance (including without limitation: health, disability dental and life insurance),
vacation pay, and any other similar plans and programs. However, if I am a retired County employee, I may
receive vested post-employment benefits such as retiree healthcare and pension benefits from Oakland County.
I understand that the post-retirement benefits I receive from the County cannot be enhanced by my work for
the above Public Body.
I acknowledge that:
• I have no copyright, patent, trademark or trade secret rights to any Oakland County Intellectual
Property or any work developed by me while providing services to Oakland County; and,
• If I will be given access to the County Network, I will comply with the Oakland County Electronic
Communications and Use of Technology Policy.
• I will comply with and sign the FBI Criminal Justice Information Services Security Addendum if I will
have access to CJIS Data.
Signed: Date:
Print Name:
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Witness: Date:
Print Name:
*Public Body or Public Body Employee must provide a copy of completed form to the County to receive a County
Identification badge.
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EXHIBIT IX
SCOPE OF DELIVERABLES/FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS
1. Rochester Hills Public Library (RHPL) Responsibilities:
1.1. Public body must fulfill all National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS)
requirements of an Advisory and Outreach Center Sub-Regional Library as described below. The
name for the Library for the Visually and Physically Impaired is established as the Oakland Talking
Book Service@RHPL (OTBS@RHPL).
1.1.1. Public body must staff according to NLS staffing model formula to provide access to the NLS
system to help patrons sign up for free special-format library service, assist with issues concerning
equipment, suggest and locate titles of interest, and help receive access to the BARD (Braille and
Audio Reading Download) website and app. All of these interactions can be done remotely, via
telephone, fax, postage-free mail, or e-mail.
1.1.2. Public body must be eligible upon award and maintain qualification status to receive state funds
by operating in accordance with the current minimum specifications as defined by NLS. Public
body shall act in compliance with all NLS required standards, guidelines, and procedures.
1.1.3. Public body shall provide active outreach to individuals who are blind, visually impaired, physically
disabled, and reading disabled throughout the county who qualify for service.
1.2. Reporting Requirements. Public body shall be responsible for submitting financial and program
reports annually and upon request to funding sources including, but not limited to, detailed
expenditures and key data metrics and shall submit a copy of such reports to the Oakland County
Board of Commissioners.
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1.3. Operation. The OTBS@RHPL will be available to the public at all times that the Public Body is
available to the public. Public body will comply with the standard service and operational
requirements and policies as detailed by the NLS.
1.4. Public Body agrees to invoice the County on January 1 of each year this Agreement is in place.
1.5. Appropriation of Funds. Public Body shall have full discretion in the use of funds provided by
the County, and any other funds such as gifts, grants, endowments, state aid or federal aid directed
to Public Body. The Public Body shall comply with any state or federal requirements regarding use of
all funds.
2. County Responsibilities:
2.1. Consideration. For performing the services as outlined in this agreement, public body shall be paid
by the County the sum of $150,840.00 (One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Eight Hundred and Forty
Dollars and Zero Cents) annually with a 3% annual increase upon approval of detailed expenditures
report.
2.2. The County agrees to make its initial payment upon execution of this Agreement. The County will
make four subsequent payments to the Public Body annually for the duration of this Agreement
upon being invoiced by the Public Body. The County agrees to pay the Public Body within 30 days of
being issued the invoice.