Board of Commissioners Agenda Item Transmittal Form Procurement/Contract Transmittal Form Type ofContract: Multi Year CC Use Only Contract #: Submission Information: Vendor Information: Contact Name: Vendor Name: Elvin Gittens Brenda Ernest Department: Address: 1435 Milstead Rd NE Apt 1113 Conyers, GA 30012 Superior Court Project Title: Email: egtts09@gmail.com Certified Peer Specialist Contract for Elvin Gittens Phone #: 678-600-9001 Budgeted: Yes Contact: Elvin Gittens Funding Account Number: 250-2152-531702-22 Term of Contract: Multi-year Contract Amount: $25 per hour Contract Type: Services Contract Action: New Original Contract Number: Notes and Comments: Peer Specialist Contract between Elvin Gittens and the Stepping Up Initiative. 30x342 Contract No. 2025- CONSULTANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN ROCKDALE COUNTY, GEORGIA AND ELVINGITTENS This agreement entered ont the day of 2025, between ROCKDALE COUNTY, GEORGIA, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, hereinafter referred to as the * County" and ELVIN GITTENS 1. Scope of Service: The Consuttant shall provide Peer Support Services being trained using the Sequential Intercept Model, developing and conceptualizing framework that works to address five points to assist individuals with mental illnesses and substance addlction disorder interfacing with the criminal justice system: law enforcement; initial hearings, jails and courts, reentryinto soclety after release from jall. A. Consultant Responsibilities. The Consultant will complete in a satisfactory and timely manner as determined by the Program Directorthe followingt tasks to accomplish the objectives of the Grant. The Consultant will periodically meet with the Program Director of Stepping Up to reviewthe status oft these tasks, PrinoipalTasks Lead and Co-Facilitate Treatment Groups, Provide Individualized, ongoing guidance, coaching and support. Assist in developing formal and informal community support. Document all client Involvement activities, Advocate on behalf of people with behavioral health problems to protect the client's rights and to assistin reducing associated stigma. Complete comprehensive assessment. Complete Community Case! Plans. Model competency in recovery and wellness. Participating in staff training and development. Serve on a designated committee within the agency. To always maintain professional standards. To observe the guidelines established within the Code of Ethics and Conduct, 2. TERM AND TERMNATION A. This Agreement Is effective upon approval of the County and shall continue through unless renewed orterminated as seti forth in this section. This Agreement shall remain In effect as long as there is avaitable and sufficient fundingin Rockdale County Judicial Circuit Grants or other. Judicial Court funding sources to cover Contract No. 2025 - services provided by consultant. The partles may agree in writingto renewthis Agreement fort two (2) additional twelve-month periods. B. Ini the event either party elects to terminate this Agreement for whatever reason deemed appropriate, the partyt terminating this Agreement shall provide fifteen (15) days written notice to the other party of the termination. Upon such termination, Consultant shall be entitled to collect only the outstanding fees Incurred based upont the work completed as of the day of términation. In then evenroftermination; Consultant shall submit a final billing by the date of termination and if accepted by the County, payment shall be made within thirty (30) days of receipt thereof. 3. NOTICES Notices required byi this Agreement shall be made in writing and delivered via mail (postage prepaid), commercial courier, or personal delivery or sent byfacsimile or other electronic means (If receipt ls confirmed).. Any notice delivered or sent as aforesaid shall be effective on the date of delivery or sending. AlL notices and otherwritten communications under this Agreement shall be addressed to the Individuals in the capacities indicated below, unless otherwise modified by subsequentwitten notice. A. Consultant: Elvin Gittens Georgia Certified Poer speciaust:; Mental Health 1435 Milstead Rd. NE. Apt. 113 Conyers, GA: 30012 e@tts09@gmait.com 678-600-9001 B. County: Rockdale County Finance Department Tina Malone, Purchasing and Procurement Manager P.O. Box 289 Conyers, GA 30012 770-278-7552 Tna.Malonerockdalecountyga.gox 4. REPORTING & COMPLIANCE A: Reporting Requirements AlL records of consultant pertinent to the activities undertaken as part of this Agreement shall be maintained in accordance with 45 CFR Part 74 or 45 CFR Part92 as: applicable. B. Records, Access and Maintenance Consultant shall establish and maintain for at least five (5) years from the final close out of this Agreement such records as are required bythe County, including but not limited to, financial reports, intake and participant information, program and audit reports. The parties further agree Contract No, 2025 that records required by the Countywith respect to any questioned costs, audit disallowance's, litigation or dispute between Consultant and County shall be maintained forthe time needed for the resolution of any such issue and that in the event of early termination of this, Agreement, or Iffor any other reason the County shall require a review of the records related to the Project(s), Consultant shall, at Its own cost and expense, segregate all such records related to the Project(s) from its other records of operation. C. Use of FederatGrant Funds Consuitant acknowledges that this Agreement involves the use of federal funds and as such, is subject to audit by the agency of the United States Government granting the funds to the Countyfor the purposes of performing the work and activities as stated above in the Scope of Service, Consultant shall fully reimburse the Gounty for any cost of the Consultant which Is disallowed by anyfederal agency, and which must be refunded thereto by the County. 5. PAYMENT The County shall pay Consultant $25.00 per hour for Peer Support Services provided to County. The Consultant shall submit to the Rockdale County Judicial Circuit a weekly statement showing the dates and times worked, al brief description oft the services provided, the total number of hours worked, the hourly rate of payment and the total amount due. The rate of payment shall not exceed the rate prescribed In this Agreement for provision of Peer Support Services between the County and Consultant. Payments will be made according to the accounts payable schedule maintained by the Finance Department. Consultant may be relmbursed for peer support training and related costs at the discretion of the Accountablity Court. All requested training must be approved by the Flnance Department 14 days priort to scheduling said training, If prior approval is not obtained from the Finance Department all relmbursement costs may be denied and will be the sole responsibility of the Consultant. The County reserves the right to suspend payments should the Consultant fail to provide required reports in a timely and adequate fashion or If Consultantfails to meet otherterms and conditions of this Agreement, 6. PERFORMANCE MONITORING The County will monitor the performance of the Consultant by tracking project progress, reviewing payment requests for applicable costs, managing the timely pass-through oft funds, overseeing compliance with SAMHSA requirements, and ensuring recordkeeping and audit requirements are met. Substandard performance as determined by the County will constitute noncompliance with thls Agreement. If action to corréct such substandard: performànce is not taken bythe Consultant within a reasonable period of time after being notified by the County, contract suspension or termination procedures will be initiated. Contract No. 2025 - 7.GENERAL CONDITIONS A. General Compliance The Consultant agrees to comply with: e Executive Order 11246, "Equal Employment Opportunity, " as amended by Executive Order 11375, "Amending Executive Order 11246 Relating to Equal Employment Opportunity, a and 8S supplemented by regulations at 41 CFR part 60, "Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Equal Employment Opportunity, Department of Labor." e The financlal and administrate requirements as set fortht the Federal Funding Accountability and Trensparency. Act of 2006; and a Al other applicable Federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, governing the funds provided undert this Agreement. B. Independent Contractor Nothing contained in this Agreement Is intended to, or will be construed in any manner, as creating or establishing the relationship of employer/employee between the parties. The Consultant will at all times remain an "independent contractor" with respect to the services to be performed under this Agreement, The Local Govemment will be exempt from payment of all Unemployment Compensation, FICA, retirement, life and/or medical insurance and Workers' Compensation Insurance, as the Consultant is an ndependent contractor. C. Hold Harmless The Consultant will hold harmless, defend and indemnify the County from any and all claims, actions, suits, charges and judgments whatsoeverthat arise out of the Consultant's performance or nonperformance of the services or subject matter called for in this Agreement. D, Workers' Compensation The Consultant will provide Workers' Compensation Insurance Coverage for all of its employees involved In the performance of this Agreement. E. Insurance and Bonding The Consultant will carry sufficient! insurance coverage to protect contract assets from loss due to theft, fraud and/or undue physical damage, and as a minimum will purchase al blanket fidelity bond covering all employees in an amount equal to cash advances from the County, F.Amendments The CountyorConsultent may amend this Agreement at any time.provided thats such amendments make specific referencet to this Agreement, and are executed in writing, signed by a duly authorized representative of each organization, and approved by the County's governing body. Such amendments will not invatidate this Agreement, nor relieve or release the County or Consultant from its obligations under this Agreement. G. Governing Law This Agreement shall be governed by and construed according to the laws of the State of Georgia without giving effect to its conflicts of law's provisions. Contract No. 2025 - H. Forum and' Venue All actions regarding thls Agreement shall be brought exclusivelyl in a court of competent subject matterjurisdiction In Rockdale County, Georgia, and the parties agree thatvenue in such court is appropriate. 8. PERSONNEL AND PARTICIPANT CONDITIONS A. Civil Rights Title Viofthe Civil Rights. Act of 1964; Under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, no person will, on the grounds of race, color, creed, religion, SeX or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the beneflts of, or be subjectedi to discrimination under any program or activity recelvingi federal financial assistance, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as Amended No person will be excluded from participation, denied program benefits, or subjected to discrimination on the basis of age under any program or activity recelving federat funding assistance. (42 U.S.C. 610 et. seq.) Section 504 oft the Rehablitation Act of 1973, as Amended No otherwise qualified individual wil, solely by reason or his or her disabllity, be excluded from participation (including employment), denied program benefits, or subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal funds. (29 U.S.C. 794) Public Law 101-336, Americans with Disabllities Act of 1990 Subject to the provisions of this title, no qualified individual with a disabilitywill, by reason of such disability, be excluded from participation In or be denied the benefits oft the services, programs, or activities of a public entity, or be subjected to discrlmination by any such entity. B. Conduct 1. Assignability The Consultant shalt not assign or transfer any interest in this Agreement without the prior written consent ofthe County thereto; provided, however, that claims for money due orto become due to tho Consultant from the County under this contract may be assigned to al bank, trust company, or other financial institution without such approval. Notice of any such assignment ortransfer will be fumished promptlyt to the County, 2. Conflict of Interest No member of the County's governing body and no other public official of such locality, who exercises anyf functions or responsibiuties In connection with the planning or carrying out of the project, will have any personal financial interest, direct or indirect, in this agreement; and the Consultant will take appropriate stepst to assure compliance. Contract No.2 2025 - The Consultant agrees to abide by the provisions of24 CFR 200.318 and 570.611, which includes maintaining awritten code orstanderds of conduct thatwillgover the performancer of Its officers, employees or agents engaged in the award and adminlstrationof contracts supported by Federal funds. The Consultant covenants that Its employees have no Interest and will notaoquireinterest, direct orir indirect, In the study area or any: parçelstherein or anyotherinterest whichwould conflict In any manner.or.degree withthe.p PeriormancofseMicehersunder-The Consultantf further covenants that Inthe performance of this Agreemént, no person having such interest will be employed. 3. Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, neligibitity and Voluntary Exclusion - Lower Tier Covered Tyansactions a. The lower tier contractor certifies, by signing this contract that nelther it nor its principals Is presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any Federal department or agency. b. Where the lower-tier contractor is unable to certify any of the statements In this contract, such contractor will attach an explanation to this contract. c. The contractor further agrees by signing this contract that it will not knowingly enter any lower tier covered transaction with a person who is debarred, suspended, declared ineligible, or voluntanlyexcluded from, participation in this covered transaction. 9. ENTIRE AGREEMENT This Agreement shall and does encompass the entire understanding between the parties. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the partles have hereunto set their hands and seals on the date and year first above written. - ROCKDALE - COUNTY, GEORGIA ELVIN GITTENS 7 I By: By: - B Janice Van Ness, Chair & CEO Elvin Gittens Attest: Jennifer O. Rutledge, Director/ County Clerk Approved as to form: M. Qader A. Baig, County Attorney