Document:

Agreement for Promotion, Fulfillment, and Availability of 
Pharmaceutical and
Prescription Discounts of the County of Luzerne
 Program/Comprehensive HealthCare
Solutions, Inc.

 

THIS AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) by and between Comprehensive
HealthCare Solutions, Inc. (“CMHS”) a Delaware Corporation, located at
45 Ludlow Street, Suite 602, Yonkers, New York 10705 and The County of Luzerne,
a Municipal Corporation (“CLIENT”) , for itself, located at 200 North
River Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 18711 (the “Parties”) is made
and entered into as of this 20th day of April 2005 latest of the signature dates set forth on the
signature page below and shall be effective as of such date (the “Effective
Date”).

WHEREAS, CLIENT is a Municipal Corporation and CLIENT desires to contract with CMHS for access to its Health Discount Programs to make available to all county residents and,

 

WHEREAS, CMHS is in the business of providing consumer healthcare savings programs, support and administration,

 

AND, WHEREAS, CLIENT and CMHS wish to enter into an agreement to make available
the Program to all Luzerne County residents 
Therefore, it is agreed as
follows:

TERMS

 

	
            1.
 	
            The Co-Branded Program:
 

CMHS shall offer at no charge, the LUZERxNE County prescription discount card (the “Program”) to county residents of CLIENT as shown in Exhibit “A”. The parties hereby agree that any changes in services offered in connection with the Program shall require the parties to execute a written amendment to this Agreement.

 

	
            2.
 	
            Obligations and Expenses of CMHS
 

2.1        Provide access to the Provider Networks for all eligible members for participating discounts.

 

2.2        Provide approval process for any materials used for distribution or marketing of the Program by CLIENT.

 

 

 

	
            5.
 	
            Termination/Withdrawal
 

 

Either Party may terminate this Agreement upon one hundred twenty (120) days notice if:

 

5.1         The other Party commits a material breach of this Agreement.

 

5.1.1   The other Party files a petition for bankruptcy or is adjudicated as bankrupt, or a petition in bankruptcy is filed against the other Party and such petition is not dismissed within one hundred and eighty (180) calendar days, or the other Party becomes insolvent or makes an assignment for the benefit of its creditors or an arrangement for its creditors pursuant to any bankruptcy law or the other Party discontinues its business or a receiver is appointed or the other Party or its business; or

 

5.2         Survival.  Those provisions of this Agreement which by their nature extend beyond termination or expiration will survive and remain in effect until all obligations hereunder are satisfied, specifically provisions dealing with confidentiality, title, indemnification, limitation of liability and payment of fees shall survive such termination or expiration.

 

	
            6.
 	
            Intellectual Property (IP) Rights and Control
 

 

6.1 CMHS Grant of License.  CMHS hereby grants CLIENT an exclusive license during the Term and any extensions thereof to display CMHS’s trademarks, logos, service marks and other graphical items in the form, and format and style guidelines provided by CMHS (“CMHS IP Materials”) on Client’s website and as otherwise set forth herein.

 

6.2      CLIENT Grant of License.  CLIENT hereby grants an exclusive license during the Term and any extensions thereof to display CLIENT’s trademarks, logos, service marks and other graphical items in the form, and format and style guidelines provided. by CLIENT, (“CLIENT IP Materials”) and as otherwise set forth herein. Any other use or display of CLIENT IP Materials by CMHS shall require the prior written consent of CLIENT.

 

6.3         Ownership of Intellectual Property by CLIENT.  CMHS acknowledges that, as
between it and CLIENT, CLIENT owns or is the licensee of, all right, title and
interest and to all CLIENT trademarks, logos, service marks and other graphical
items in the form, and format and style guidelines provided by CLIENT
(“CLIENT IP Materials”) as of the Effective Date of this Agreement,
including the CLIENT trademarks, except for any CMHS IP Materials displayed on
such site. CMHS understands and agrees that its use of any of the
foregoing

 

 

 

CLIENT IP Materials in connection with this Agreement shall not create in it any right, title or interest, in or to such property, and that all such use and goodwill associated with any such use of the CLIENT IP Materials shall inure to the benefit of CLIENT.

 

6.4          Ownership of Intellectual Property by CMHS. CLIENT acknowledges that, as between it and CMHS, CMHS owns or is the licensee of, all right, title and interest in and to all IP Rights contained in the CMHS IP Materials, including the CMHS trademarks, except for any CLIENT trademarks displayed on such CMHS IP Materials or the Co-Branded site. CLIENT understands and agrees that its use of any of the foregoing CMHS property in connection with this Agreement shall not create in it any right, title or interest, in or to such property, and that all such use and goodwill associated with any such use of the CMHS IP Materials shall inure to the benefit of CMHS.

 

6.5          Trademark Quality Control. Each Party’s use of the other’s trademarks on each Parties’ website and other materials and co-branded items shall be in accordance with such Party’s policies regarding trademark usage. In the event that a Party determines that its trademarks are being used by the other Party in a manner that is inconsistent with its standards and reasonably demonstrates such inconsistency to the other Party, such other Party shall within thirty (30) days of notice thereafter cure such inconsistency; provided, however, that if either Party doses not cure such inconsistency within such period, such Party shall be in breach of this Agreement. Each of the Parties hereto shall use the other Party’s logos and/or trademarks in accordance with each
Party’s respective trademark and/or logos usage policies and in furtherance of the purposes of this Agreement.

 

6.6 Protection of Rights and Withdrawal. Each Party may cease use of any IP Materials of the other Party if the Party, in its sole discretion, determines that use, display, transmission, or distribution of such the IP Materials of the other Party would (i) violate or infringe the copyright, trademark or other rights of any third party, or any other law, court order, Governmental Regulation or other ruling or any governmental agency or entity, (ii) subject the Party to any liability, (iii) Jeopardize the Party’s ability to protect its rights or its property in the manner deemed appropriate by the Party, or (v) violate any other rights of a third party.

 

	
            7.
 	
            Warranties & Indemnification
 

 

7.1        CMHS represents and warrants that CMHS will provide services in a good and workmanlike manner and that the following performance standards are satisfied throughout the term of the Agreement:

 

 

 

	
            8.
 	
            Mutual Representations and Warranties
 

 

8.1         It is a Corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its incorporation and has all the necessary power and authority (i) to conduct its business in the manner in which its business is currently being conducted, (ii) to own and use its assets in the manner in which its assets are currently owned and used, and (iii) to enter into this Agreement and perform its obligations under this Agreement; and

 

8.2         Its execution and delivery of this Agreement, and the performance of its obligations and duties hereunder, do not and will not (i) conflict with or result in any breach of any provision of its certificate of incorporation or bylaws, (ii) require any filing with, or permit, authorization, consent or approval of, any Governmental Body, (iii) result in a violation or breach of, or constitute a default (or give rise to any right of termination, cancellation or acceleration) undue, any terms, conditions or provisions of any note, bond, mortgage, indenture, lease, license, contract, agreement or other instrument or obligation to which it is a Party or by which any of its properties or assets may be bound, (iv) violate any order, write, injunction, decree, or Law applicable to it.

 

 

	
            9.
 	
            Infringement Indemnification by CMHS
 

 

9.1         CMHS will defend or settle any claim against CLIENT, (or third parties to whom CLIENT is authorized by CMHS to resell or sublicense), that the Program delivered under this Agreement infringes a patent, copyright, trade secret, or trademark in the country where the Program is used or sold, provided CLIENT:

 

9.1.1 Promptly notifies CMHS in writing; and

 

9.1.2 Cooperates with CMHS in, and grants CMHS sole control of the defense or settlement.

 

9.1.3 CMHS will pay infringement claim (including reasonable attorney and other professional fees), settlement amounts and court awarded damages. If such a claim appears likely, CMHS may modify the Program, procure any necessary license, or replace it.

 

 

 

9.1.4   CMHS Liability Indemnification, CMHS will indemnify and hold harmless CLIENT against all claims, losses, actual damages (and not special or consequential damages), liabilities, costs, and expenses, including interest, penalties, cost of investigation and defense, and reasonable attorney’s and other professional fees and expenses to the extent such claims, losses and damages are due to a defect in the Program supplied hereunder or any materials, labeling, instructions, training or other materials approved or provided by CMHS. CMHS’s obligation of defense and indemnification hereunder shall include claims, losses or damages arising from the Customer Services provided by CLIENT so long as the actions of CLIENT were in accordance with the training provided by CMHS and/or materials approved by CMHS.

 

9.1.5   CLIENT shall promptly notify CMHS in writing of any claim for indemnification; provided, however, that failure to give such notice shall not relieve CMHS of any liability hereunder (except to the extent CMHS has suffered actual material prejudice by such failure). CLIENT shall tender sole defense and control of such claim to CMHS. CLIENT shall, if requested by CMHS, give reasonable assistance to CMHS in defense in defense of any claim. CMHA shall reimburse the CLIENT for any reasonable legal expenses directly incurred from providing such assistance, as such expenses are incurred.

 

9.1.6   CMHS shall have the right to consent to the entry of judgment with respect to, or to otherwise settle, an indemnified claim with the prior written consent of CLIENT, which consent shall be unreasonably withheld; provided, however, that CLIENT may withhold its consent if any such judgment or settlement imposes any un-reimbursed monetary or continuing non-monetary obligation on CLIENT or does not include an unconditional release of CLIENT and its Affiliates from all liability in respect of claims that are the subject matter of the indemnified claim.

 

9.1.7 Remedies Cumulative

 

   Except as otherwise expressly specified herein, the rights and remedies granted to each Party under this Agreement are cumulative and in addition to, and not in lieu of, any other rights or remedies that such Party has under the express terms of this Agreement.

 

	
            10.
 	
            Limitation of Liability
 

 

10.1    EXCEPT IN THE EVENT OF INTENTIONAL WRONGDOING OR A CLAIM PURSUANT TO INDEMNIFICATION OBLIGATIONS HEREIN, IN NO EVENT SHALL A PARTY TO THIS

 

 

 

AGREEMENT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, FOR LOST PROFITS, IN ANY WAY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, EVEN IN THE EVENT SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED AS TO THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES,

 

	
            11.
 	
            Insurance
 

 

11.1 Throughout the Term, each Party shall procure and maintain at its own expense, insurance, naming the other Party as an additional insured and an additional loss payee which insurance must be satisfactory to other Party of the following types and in the following amounts: at least $1 million in general liability insurance. All insurance to be maintained by a Party under this Article 11 shall be with companies licensed to do business in the states in which the parties do business. Each Party shall furnish to the other Party, upon request, certificates of insurance or other appropriate documentation (including evidence of renewal of insurance) evidencing all coverage referenced in this Article. Such certificates or other documentation will include a provision whereby thirty (30) days notice must be received by the other Party
prior to cancellation or material alteration of the coverage by either Party or the insurer in question.

 

 

	
            12.
 	
            Miscellaneous
 

 

12.1 No Joint Venture. The sole relationship between the Parties shall be that of independent contractors. No partnership, joint venture, or other formal business relationship is hereby created between the Parties hereto. Neither Party shall make any warrants or representations, or assume or create any obligations, on the other Party’s behalf except as may be expressly permitted hereunder or in writing by such other Party. Each Party shall be solely responsible for the actions of all their respective employees, agents and representatives.

 

ARBITRATION: Any disputes or disagreements arising out of or relating to this Agreement, which cannot be settled by the Parties on a mutually satisfactory basis, shall be submitted and settled by binding arbitration in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in accordance with the rules and procedures of the American Arbitration Association. The Parties agree that the arbitration shall

. be instead of any civil litigation and that the arbitrator’s decision and ruling shall be final and binding. Each Party will bear one-half (1/2) of the cost of the arbitration filing and hearing fees and one-half (1/2) of the cost of the arbitrator.

 

12.2 Governing Law.  This Agreement shall be interpreted and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, without regard to the principles of conflicts of Law, and with the same force and

 

 

 

effect as if fully executed and performed therein, and the Laws of the United States of America.

12.3 Amendment of Modification.  This Agreement may not be amended, modified, or supplemented by the Parties in any manner, except by an instrument in writing signed on behalf of each of the Parties by a duly authorized officer or representative.

 

12.4 Assignment.  CLIENT and CMHS may transfer or assign any rights or delegate any obligations hereunder to an affiliate, in whole or in part. Otherwise, neither party shall transfer or assign any rights or delegate any obligations hereunder to any third party in whole or in part, whether voluntarily or by operation of law. Any purported transfer, assignment or delegation by either Party (except with respect to an Affiliate of the Party) shall be null and void and of no force or effect. An assignment will not relieve a Party to this Agreement of any obligations under this Agreement, except as otherwise provided in this Agreement.

12.5 Notices.  Any notice or other communication to be given hereunder shall be in writing and shall be (as elected by the Party giving such notice): (i) personally delivered; (ii) transmitted by postage prepaid registered or certified mail, return receipt requested; (iii) deposited prepaid with a nationally recognized overnight courier service; or (iv) sent by facsimile. Unless otherwise provided herein, all notices shall be deemed to have been duly given on (a) the date of receipt (or if delivery is refused, the date of such refusal) if delivered personally or by courier; (b) three (3) days after the date of posting if transmitted by mail: or (c) if transmitted facsimile, the date a confirmation or transmission is received. Either Party may change its address for purposes hereof on not less than three (3) days prior notice to the other
Party. Notices hereunder shall be directed to, unless otherwise instructed by the receiving Party:

 

	
            If to CLIENT, to:
 	
            If to CMHS, to:
 

 

	
            Luzerne County Solicitor
 	
            Comprehensive Healthcare Solutions
 
	
            Care of:
 	
            45 Ludlow Street
 	
             

	
            Luzerne County Courthouse
 	
            Suite 602
 	
             

	
            200 North River Street

480 Pierce Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711
 	
            Yonkers, NY 10705

Attn: John Treglia, CEO
 	
             

					

 

12.6 Entire Agreement/Force Majeure:

 

12.6.1 This Agreement represents the entire Agreement of the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and/or contemporaneous agreements and understandings, written or oral between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof.

 

 

 

12.6.2 Neither Party shall be liable for any delay or failure to perform hereunder if such failure or delay is due to a force beyond its control (“force majeure”) such as flood, pestilence, war, insurrection, shortage of supplies, labor actions, and the like, so long as performance is resumed promptly after the conclusion of the force majeure event.

 

12.7 Waiver. Any of the provisions of this Agreement may be waived by the Party entitled to the benefit thereof. Neither Party shall be deemed, by any act or omission, to have waived any of its rights or remedies hereunder unless such waiver is in writing and signed by the waiving Party, and then only to the extent specifically set forth in such writing. A waiver with reference to one event shall not be construed as continuing or as a bar to, or waiver of any right or remedy as to a subsequent event.

 

12.8 No Third Party Beneficiaries

 

12,9 Nothing expressed or implied in this Agreement is intended to confer, nor shall anything herein confer, upon any Person other than the Parties and the respective permitted successors or assigns of the Parties, any rights, remedies, obligations or liabilities whatsoever.

 

12.10 Fees and Expenses

 

12.11 Each Party shall be responsible for the payment of its own costs and expenses, including attorney’s fees and expenses, in connection with the negotiation and execution of this Agreement.

 

12.12 Severability. If the application of any provisions of this Agreement to any particular facts of circumstances shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, then: (i) the validity and enforceability of such provision or provisions as applied to any other particular facts or circumstances and the validity of other provisions of this Agreement shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby; and (ii) such provision or provisions shall be reformed without further action by the Parties hereto and only to the extent necessary to make such provision or provisions valid and enforceable when applied to such particular facts and circumstances.

 

12.13 Counterparts;Facsimiles. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered shall be deemed an original, and such counterparts together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Each Party shall receive a duplicate original of the counterpart copy or copies executed by it. For purposes hereof, a facsimile copy of this Agreement, including the signature pages hereto, shall be deemed to be

 

 

 

an original execution copies of this Agreement to one another as soon as practicable following execution thereof.

12.14 Bookkeepinq,lnspection. CLIENT shall have the right to audit CMHS no more than twice per 12-month period, and only during reasonable business hours and upon reasonable notice to CMHS, to determine the accuracy of revenues or the allocation and payment of fees, as the case may be, owed or paid to CLIENT, or to determine CMHS compliance with other provisions of the Agreement.

	
            13.
 	
            This Agreement is executed this day by the Parties hereto:
 

 

 

 

	
            ATTEST:

By:  /s/Samuel T. Guesto Jr.    
 Name:  Samuel T. Guesto, Jr.
 Title:  County Manager for Legislation & Chief Clerk       
 
 Date:  April 20,2005
 	
            THE COUNTY OF LUZERNE

By:   /s/Gregory A. Skrepenak
 Name:  Gregory A. Skrepenak
 Title:  Commissioner, Chairman
 
 
 Date:  April 20, 2005
 

 

	
            WITNESS:
 
 
 By:  /s/Jennifer Ardoline
 Name:  Jennifer Ardoline
 Title:  Legal Assistant 
 
 Date:  April 26,2005
 	
            Comprehensive Healthcare
 Solutions, Inc.
 
 By:   /s/John Treglia
 Name:  John Treglia
 Title:  CEO, Chairman
 
 Date:  April 26, 2005
 

 

 

 

 

EXHIBIT “A”

 

 

 

Exhibit A

The Programs

 

CMHS and CLIENT agree that each program distributed to CLIENT’s residents will be defined individually thru a signed amendment that will include pricing, responsibilities, and other items that are not covered in the master agreement.

RxCARD

 

CMHS will provide a Prescription Discount Card and PBM Services

 

CMHS is offering all eligible members the discounted rates for all participating providers, Members include household dependents under the age of 24.Contract Number: 05-CY -315

Copy ID#:

Completed:

 

COUNTY OF LEHIGH

CONTRACT OF SERVICE

PURPOSE OF CONTRACT:

 

Prescription Discount Card Program

 

(Period of July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2007 )

 

 AWARDED TO:

 

Comprehensive HealthCare Solutions, Inc.
 45 Ludlow Street

Suite 602

Yonkers, NY 10705

 

	
            Federal Id:
 	
            58-0962699
 	
             

	
            Telephone :
 	
            (914) 375-7591
 
	
            Fax:
 	
            (914) 375-3696
 

 

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COUNTY OF LEHIGH

 

CONTRACT OF SERVICE

 

This is a contract between the County of Lehigh, a Home Rule County of the third class with offices at:

 

17 South Seventh Street 
Allentown, PA 18101

 

hereinafter referred to as the COUNTY, and Comprehensive HealthCare Solutions, Inc. (Federal Identification Number: 58-0962699) hereinafter referred to as the PROVIDER. The PROVIDER’S form of organization is Corporation; duly organized under the laws of Delaware, with principal offices at:

 

4S Ludlow Street Suite 602

Yonkers, NY 10705

WITNESSETH,

 

‘WHEREAS, the COUNTY wishes to purchase, and the PROVIDER wishes to furnish the services cited below according to all applicable Federal, State, and Local Law; and,

 

WHEREAS, the services referred to are professional in nature;

 

NOW THEREFORE, the COUNTY and the PROVIDER, in consideration of the obligations herein undertaken and intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:

 

	
            I.
 	
            SCOPE OF SERVICE
 

 

	
            A.
 	
            
The PROVIDER shall provide the following services:
 

 

Provide a Prescription Discount Card and Prescription Benefits Manager
Services.

	
            B.
 	
            
These services and the requirements for their provision are set forth more fully
in Appendix ‘A’ attached hereto and incorporated as if set forth in
full. Should there be any discrepancy between the terms of this Agreement, and
any Appendix attached hereto, the terms of this Agreement shall
prevail.
 

 

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            II.
 	
            TERM OF CONTRACT
 

 

	
            A.
 	
            
The contract shall become effective when
executed by the Lehigh County Executive according to the date parameters as stated below:

 

	
            Beginning Date:
 	
            July 1, 2005
 	
             

	
            Termination Date:
 	
            June 30, 2007
 

 

	
            B.
 	
            The contract may be terminated by either party upon default of agreed terms as herein stated, in writing and providing thirty days notification. Should the PROVIDER lose its license or certification the contract may be terminated immediately by the COUNTY. COUNTY may terminate this contract with or without cause, by providing thirty days written notice to the PROVIDER.
 

 

	
            C.
 	
            
COUNTY shall be liable only for payments
due the PROVIDER as set forth in this Agreement up to and including
the date of termination.
 

 

	
            D.
 	
            Upon agreement of the parties, this contract may be renewed by the COUNTY for up to two (2) additional terms of one year each, upon the same terms and conditions. Any renewal must be in writing and signed by both parties.
 

 

	
            E.
 	
            The PROVIDER and the COUNTY hereby agree the COUNTY may assign any or all of its rights and delegate any or, all of its obligations or responsibilities under this Agreement upon twenty (20) days written notice to PROVIDER in the manner set forth in Article XVII of this Agreement.
 

 

	
            III.
 	
            COMPENSATION
 

 

A. The COUNTY shall not be liable for any payments to provider pursuant to this Agreement.

	
            IV.
 	
            SCHEDULE OF ATTACHMENTS
 

 

A. The PROVIDER shall be bound by the following appendices attached hereto, incorporated herein as if set forth in full:

 

Appendix A - Program Description

Appendix B - Budget & Rates

Appendix C - Reporting Requirements

Appendix D - Audit Requirements

Appendix E - Special Provisions

Appendix F - Insurance Regulations

Appendix G - HIPAA Business Associate Requirements Appendix H - License/Certificate

Appendix I - Infringement Indemnifications

 

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            V.
 	
            COVENANT, REPRESENTATIONS, AND WARRANTIES
 

 

A. The COUNTY covenants, represents, and warrants:

 

	
            1.
 	
            The person or persons signing on behalf of the COUNTY are duly authorized to do so.
 
	
            2.
 	
            That this contract is entered into by the Lehigh County Executive pursuant to her authority under section 402(j) of the Lehigh County Home Rule Charter.
 
	
            3.
 	
            That the COUNTY is in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local law especially, but without limitation to all statutes, ordinances, rules, and regulations governing any and all federal and state funding of the contract.
 
	
            4.
 	
            That if the representations in paragraph (2) or (3) above should at any time hereafter become incorrect, the COUNTY will promptly take all steps to correct the noncompliance.
 
			

 

B. The PROVIDER covenants, represents and warrants:

 

	
            1.
 	
            The person or persons signing on behalf of the PROVIDER are duly authorized to do so.
 
	
            2.
 	
            That the PROVIDER is entering into this contract either in the ordinary course of its business activities or pursuant to a resolution of its Board of Directors (or other governing body) validly called and held. If requested, the resolution, including in it the names and positions of the persons authorized to sign this contract, shall be forwarded to the COUNTY upon the signing of this contract.
 
	
            3.
 	
            That the PROVIDER now complies and will continue to comply with for the duration of this contract, with all applicable law in its business and activities which pertain to the performance or funding of this contract, including, without limitation, the following:
 
	
             
	
            a.
 	
            The Fair Labor Standards Act, the Labor Management Relations Act (Taft-Hartley); and the Labor Management and Reporting and Disclosure Act (Landrum-Griffin).
 
				

	
            b.
 	
            Occupational Safety and Health Act, and OSHA regulations thereunder.
 
	
            c.
 	
            Worker’s Compensation Laws.
 	
             

	
            d.
 	
            The Environmental Protection Act, EPA regulation and the laws and regulations administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources.
 

 

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            e.
 	
            Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, all EEOC regulations and all laws relating to equal employment opportunity.
 

	
            f.
 	
            The Equal Pay for Equal Work Law and all other laws relating to sex discrimination.
 

	
            g.
 	
            The Federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act and any amendments thereto, 29 Section 620 et seq., especially the 1978 amendments thereto, Public 95-256, Section 1 et seq., Act of April 6, 1978, 92 Statute 189 and hereby states that it will not mandate the retirement of any employee on the basis of age, or for any other reason prohibited by the aforesaid not.
 
	
            h.
 	
            The Older Americans Act of 1965 as amended (P.L. 89-73, Section 1, Stat. 219) and the Administrative Code of 1929 as amended by Act 1978-7 (P.L. 177, No. 175) and all regulations promulgated thereunder.
 
	
            i.
 	
            Those laws relating to the fiscal management and accounting of public funds. The COUNTY, in its sole discretion, shall have the privilege of examining and or auditing the records of the PROVIDER which pertain to this contract to ascertain or verify compliance with this subparagraph.
 
			

	
            j.
 	
            The Americans with Disabilities Act.
 

 k:. The Immigration, Reform, and Control Act of 1986. 1. The Pro-Children Act of 1994.

	
            m.
 	
             The False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. § 3729 et seq.
 

	
            n.
 	
             The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIP AA) including, but not limited to, the Standards for Privacy of Individually Identifiable Health Information as it pertains to “protected health information”, as well as all other applicable provisions of HIPAA, 29 U.S.C. Section 1181 et seq.
 

4. The PROVIDER agrees that any violation of applicable laws or regulations by the PROVIDER may be deemed a breach of this contract by the COUNTY.

 

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            5.
 	
            The PROVIDER agrees that no employee, board member, or representative of the PROVIDER, either personally, or through an agent, shall solicit the referral of clients to any facility in a manner, which offers or implies an offer of rebate to persons referring clients or other fee-splitting inducements. This applies to consents of fee schedules, billing methods, or personal solicitation. No person or entity involved in the referral of clients may receive payment or other inducement by a facility or its representatives. The PROVIDER shall substantially include the. language of this Paragraph in each subcontract under this Contract.
 
	
            6.
 	
            The PROVIDER agrees that all experimentation with human subjects involving physical or mental risk to those subjects shall be prohibited without the prior written approval of the Secretary of the Department of Health, subject to all applicable laws, statutes and regulations, and voluntary, informed consent of the subject in writing. If the subject is a minor, or incompetent, a voluntary, informed consent of his/her parents or legal guardian shall be required.
 
			

 

	
            7.
 	
            The PROVIDER is duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of Pennsylvania and the state in which the PROVIDER is organized as previously noted in the Opening Paragraphs of this Contract.
 

 

	
            8.
 	
            That PROVIDER as a condition precedent to payment, shall upon request of COUNTY promptly furnish evidence of compliance of any sub-paragraph herein.
 

	
            VI.
 	
            TAXES
 

 

	
            A.
 	
            The PROVIDER hereby certifies, as a condition precedent to the execution of this contract and as an inducement for the COUNTY to execute same, that it is not “delinquent” on any taxes owed to the County of Lehigh (hereinafter “COUNTY”). “Delinquent” is hereby defined as the point in time at which the collection of the tax becomes the responsibility of the Lehigh County Tax Claim Bureau.
 
	
            B.
 	
            The PROVIDER further. agrees, as a specific condition of this contract, that it shall remain current on all of the taxes it owes to the COUNTY. Should the PROVIDER become delinquent on any taxes it owes to the COUNTY during the term of this contract, the PROVIDER may be deemed to be in breach of this contract by the COUNTY and, in addition to any other remedies at law for such breach, the PROVIDER hereby specifically agrees and authorizes the COUNTY to apply all funds when due to the PROVIDER directly to the taxes owed to the COUNTY until said taxes are paid in full.
 

 

C, In the event the. PROVIDER becomes delinquent, it hereby authorizes the COUNTY to make payments to the taxing authority for the COUNTY to bring the PROVIDER’S county taxes current.

 

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            VII.
 	
            UNDUE INFLUENCE
 

 

The PROVIDER agrees not to hire any COUNTY Personnel who may exercise or has exercised discretion in the awarding, administration, or continuance of this contract for up to and including one year following the termination of the employee from COUNTY service. Failure to abide by this provision shall constitute a breach of this contract,

VIII, CONFLICT OF INTEREST

 

The PROVIDER agrees to notify in writing the Director of the Department of Human Services as soon as the PROVIDER learns that:

 

	
             
	
            1.
 	
            A current employee of the COUNTY has commenced, or is intending to commence, employment with PROVIDER while continuing to maintain COUNTY employment, or
 
	
            2. 
 	
            A current employee of the COUNTY has performed, or is intending to perform, services to the PROVIDER as an independent contractor while continuing to maintain COUNTY employment. Any written notice required to be given under this section shall specify the COUNTY employee’s name, the nature of the COUNTY employee’s employment, or the subject of the COUNTY employee’s contract with the PROVIDER and the date on which the COUNTY employee’s employment or contract with PROVIDER commenced.
 
				

 

	
            IX.
 	
            BREACH OF CONTRACT
 

	
            A.
 	
            The PROVIDER agrees that any breach of performance, of any covenant, representation, or warranty, indemnity, or condition, or attached appendices. shall constitute default of this contract.
 

 

	
            B.
 	
            When a breach of this contract has occurred, the COUNTY, in the exercise of its discretion, may allow PROVIDER a specified period of time to correct its breach of the contract.
 
	
            C.
 	
            If PROVIDER does not correct its violations of the contract as specified, COUNTY may terminate the contract in whole or in part if such partial termination is in the best interest of the COUNTY.
 
			

 

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            X.
 	
            CONFIDENTIALITY
 

 

	
            A.
 	
            The PROVIDER and the COUNTY, their agents and employees shall perform their respective obligations under this contract in such manner as to insure that records, names, and identities of persons to whom services are or have been provided, shall remain confidential except as disclosure is permitted or required by law. Photographs, videos, and/or recordings, which in any way identify clients, shall not be released without the written consent of the legally responsible party, and the COUNTY representative.
 

 

	
            B.
 	
            The PROVIDER will maintain confidentiality of Personal Health Information as required by HIPAA and warrants that it is in compliance with the HIPAA Electronic Security Measures requirements.
 

 

	
            C.
 	
            Termination of this Agreement for any reason shall not relieve the PROVIDER of any of PROVIDER’S obligations as stated in this paragraph.
 

	
            XI.
 	
            DISCRIMINATION CLAUSE
 

 

In carrying out the terms of this contract, both parties agree not to discriminate against any employee or client or other person on account of age, race, color, sex, religious creed, national origin, marital status, or physical or mental disabilities as set forth, in the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990. PROVIDER and COUNTY shall comply with the Contract Compliance Regulations of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, any pertinent Executive Order of the Governor and with all laws prohibiting discrimination in hiring or employment opportunities.

	
            XII.
 	
            INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS
 

 

A. The PROVIDER shall indemnify and hold harmless the COUNTY and each of its officials, employees, and agents from any and all suits, actions, legal or administrative proceedings, claims, demands, damages, liabilities, interest, attorney’s fees, costs and expenses for whatsoever kind or nature, to the extent result from any:

 

	
            1.
 	
            Breach of the contract by PROVIDER
 

 

	
            2. 
 	
            Professional error or omission, fault, or negligence by PROVIDER or any one acting under its direction, control of or on its behalf in connection with or incident to its performance of this contract; and
 

 

	
            3.
 	
            General public liability claim arising in connection with the business or activities of PROVIDER which pertains to this contract.
 

 

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            B.
 	
            If any claim is made against COUNTY which would give rise to a right of indemnification by COUNTY from PROVIDER, COUNTY will give notice thereof to PROVIDER. The COUNTY may permit the PROVIDER to assume the defense of any such claim, or any litigation resulting therefrom. Counsel for PROVIDER, which will conduct the defense of such claim or litigation, must be approved by COUNTY, whose approval will not unreasonably be withheld. If COUNTY consents to permit PROVIDER to assume defense, COUNTY may participate in such defense. Neither party will consent to entry of any judgement or enter into any settlement without the written consent of the other party, which consent will not unreasonably be withheld. The parties shall cooperate fully with each other and make available to COUNTY all pertinent
information under its control.
 

 

	
            C.
 	
            It is expressly understood by PROVIDER that the Pennsylvania state statute. Specifically 42 Pa, C.S.A. 8549, which limits recovery against a local government unit and/or its officials and employees to a maximum of $500,000.00, is not applicable to recovery of damage in an action against PROVIDER,
 

XIII. INSURANCE.

A. The PROVIDER shall, at its sole cost and expense, procure and maintain in full force and effect covering the performance of the services rendered under this contract, insurance in the types and limits specified below. In addition to the insurance coverage and limits specified herein, the PROVIDER shall obtain any other insurance coverage as may be required by law.

 

	
            1.
 	
            Professional Liability Insurance
 

 

Limit of Liability: $1.000.000 by claim and $2,000,000 in the aggregate.

 

If PROVIDER is a Medical Professional, PROVIDER shall ensure that all conditions are met for eligibility for Catastrophe Loss Fund coverage.

 

Coverage for occurrences happening during the performance of services required under this contract shall be maintained in full force and effect under the policy, The policy shall include a “tail coverage” if a one or two year period of exposure exists.

 

	
            2.
 	
            General Liability Insurance Limits of Liability: $1,000,000 in the aggregate and per occurrence.
 

 

Coverage: Premise operations, blanket contractual liability, personal injury liability (employee- exclusion deleted), products and completed operations, independent contractors, employees and volunteers as additional insureds, joint liability, and broad form property damage (including completed operations).

 

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            3.
 	
            Worker’s Compensation and Employer’s Liability Insurance Limits of Liability: Statutory Limits.
 

Other States’ coverage and Pennsylvania endorsement.

 

	
            4.
 	
            Automobile Liability Insurance
 

 

Limit of Liability: $300,000 per occurrence combined single limit for bodily injury (including death) and property damage liability.

Coverage: Owner, non-owned and hired vehicles.

 

PROVIDER shall ensure that all staff operating said vehicles are licensed drivers and properly insured.

 

 

	
            B.
 	
            All insurance provided for in this section shall be obtained under valid and enforceable policies issued by insurers of recognized responsibility, which are licensed to do business in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The COUNTY prefers that Certificates of Insurance evidencing the existence of such insurance shall be submitted to the COUNTY at least ten (10) calendar days before work is begun. If the term of this contract coincides with the term of the PROVIDER’S insurance coverage, a Certificate from the expiring policy will be accepted, but a Certificate evidencing renewed coverage of a new policy must be presented to the COUNTY no later than thirty (30) days after the effective date of the policy.
 
	
            C.
 	
            
Each policy and Certificate of Insurance shall contain: an endorsement naming the
COUNTY as Additional Insured party thereunder; and a provision that at least thirty (30) calendar days
prior written notice be given to the COUNTY in the event coverage is canceled or
non-renewed or coverage reduced.
 

 

	
            D.
 	
            If the PROVIDER desires to self insure any or all of the coverages listed in this section, it shall provide to the COUNTY documentation that such self insurance has received all the approvals required by law or regulations, as well as the most recent audited financial statement of the PROVIDER’S insurance. Any coverage which is self insured shall provide the same coverage, limits and benefits as the coverages listed in this section.
 

 

	
            E.
 	
            If the PROVIDER fails to obtain or maintain the required insurance, the COUNTY shall have the right to treat such failure as a material breach of the contract and to exercise all appropriate rights and remedies.
 

 

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            F.
 	
            PROVIDER shall include all subcontractors as insureds under its policies or shall furnish separate Certificates and endorsements for each subcontractor. All coverages for subcontractors shall be subject to all of the requirements stated in this contract.
 

 

	
            G.
 	
            Any modification or waiver of the insurance requirements contained in this section shall be set forth in Appendix ‘F.
 

XI V. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR

 

	
            A.
 	
            The PROVIDER is deemed an Independent Contractor and shall not during the term of this contract assign, subcontract, transfer, or otherwise delegate all or part of its obligations or responsibilities without prior written approval of the COUNTY. No relationship of employer-employee is intended nor created by this contract, it being understood that PROVIDER shall render services to the COUNTY on an independent contractor basis. PROVIDER is not entitled to any benefits from the COUNTY including but not limited to compensation other than that set forth in the ‘Compensation’ section, Worker’s Compensation, unemployment insurance or benefits, retirement benefits, pension benefits, Social Security or disability benefits, and professional liability insurance and/or deductibles.
PROVIDER expressly agrees and acknowledges that the COUNTY will deduct no employment taxes from any compensation paid to PROVIDER and that PROVIDER will be responsible for the payment of all taxes whatsoever in connection with any compensation received from the COUNTY.
 

 

	
            B.
 	
            The PROVIDER further agrees and acknowledges that PROVIDER is not authorized under the terms of this contract to bind the COUNTY in any contractual undertakings with any third parties as a result of the within contract and PROVIDER will not make any representation that it is capable of binding the COUNTY.
 

	
            XV.
 	
            MODIFICATION
 

This document and all attachments which have been incorporated by reference contain all the terms, provisions, and conditions of this contract. No term or provision may be unilaterally modified or amended. Any alteration, variation, modification, or waiver of a provision of this contract shall be valid only when reduced to writing, duly signed by the parties of this contract, and attached to the original of the contract.

	
            XVI.
 	
            REPORT
 

 

	
            A. 
 	
            COUNTY may require PROVIDER to supply COUNTY reports in the manner, at the times and in the form prescribed by COUNTY.
 

 

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B. If a final report or study is delivered to COUNTY pursuant to this contract, a copy of the final report or study shall be provided directly by the PROVIDER to the Board of Commissioners. PROVIDER agrees to present publicly the final report or study should a committee of the Board of Commissioners so desire.

XVII NOTICES

 

	
            A.
 	
            Any notices required to be given pursuant to the terms and provisions hereof shall either be served in person, evidenced by a signed and dated receipt, by facsimile transmission, or by depositing such notice in the United States mail, certified, with certification and postage charges prepaid. In the event of service of notice upon either party pursuant to the terms of this paragraph, their respective facsimile transmission numbers and addresses are as follows:
 

 

PROVIDER:

Comprehensive HealthCare Solutions, Inc. 45 Ludlow Street

Suite 602

Yonkers, NY 10705

 

Phone: (914) 375-7591 

Fax: (914) 375-3696

COUNTY:

 

County of Lehigh

Director of Human Services 17 South Seventh Street Allentown, PA 18101

 

Phone: (610) 782-3951 

Fax: (610) 820-3615

 

	
            B.
 	
            The PROVIDER shall notify the COUNTY in writing prior to changes in the PROVIDER’S location, mailing address, phone number, facsimile number, or name
 

XVIII. PENNSYLVANIA CERTIFICATION

 

The PROVIDER shall provide annually, upon renewal, copies of required certifications or licenses, The PROVIDER shall notify the COUNTY in writing within five (5) working days of any loss of its Pennsylvania certification or licensure for any of the services being provided to the COUNTY. Upon notification of any lass of certification/licensure for any of the services being provided to the COUNTY, the COUNTY may terminate this contract immediately

 

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XIX. PROFESSIONALISM

It is contemplated, expected and understood by the parties that PROVIDER will execute and perform the services to be provided to COUNTY in a professional and ethical manner. All work performed or managed by PROVIDER must be of the highest quality and should conform to all standards, safety guidelines, and design conditions as may be imposed by legitimate regulatory organizations, including governmental agencies and municipalities. All services to be performed under this Agreement shall be performed in the most cost-effective manner while still achieving the objectives of COUNTY.

XX. AUDIT

	
            A.
 	
            The PROVIDER shall maintain and retain all books, documents, papers, and records of the PROVIDER which are related to the performance of this contract or payment under this contract for a period of seven (7) years following final performance under this contract. The record shall properly reflect all net costs, direct and indirect, of labor, materials, equipment, supplies and services and other costs and expenses of whatever nature for which reimbursement is claimed under the provisions of this Agreement. If PROVIDER is not a public body, PROVIDER agrees to maintain records which comply with the nationally accepted uniform Standards of Accounting and Financial reporting for Voluntary Health and Welfare Organization.
 

 

	
            B.
 	
            The Lehigh County Controller, or any of his/her duly authorized representatives shall, at reasonable times, during the term of this contract and until seven (7) years after the final performance under this contract, have access to and the right to examine any books, documents, papers, and records of the PROVIDER which are related to the performance of this contract or payment under this contract for compliance performance or evaluation.
 
	
            C.
 	
            PROVIDER shall provide to the COUNTY an audit of the financial transactions and/or units of service of the PROVIDER, by an independent auditor, in accordance with the accepted and required auditing standards as set forth in Appendix “D” Cost of such audit shall be borne by the
 

XXI. PROVIDER RESPONSIBILITY PROVISIONS

 

	
            A. 
 	
            PROVIDER certifies that it is not currently under suspension or debarment by the Commonwealth, any other state, or the federal government, and if the PROVIDER cannot so certify, then it agrees to submit along with the bid/proposal a written explanation of why such certification cannot be made.
 

 

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            B.
 	
            If PROVIDER enters into subcontracts or employs under this contract any subcontractors/individuals who are currently suspended or debarred by the Commonwealth or federal government or who become suspended or debarred by the Commonwealth or federal government during the term of this contract or any extension or renewals thereof, the COUNTY shall have the right to require the PROVIDER to terminate such subcontracts or employment.
 

 

	
            C.
 	
            The PROVIDER agrees to reimburse the COUNTY for the reasonable costs of investigation incurred by the Office of Inspector General for investigation of the PROVIDER’S compliance with the terms of this or any other agreement between the PROVIDER and the Commonwealth which result in the suspension or debarment of the contractor. Such costs shall include, but are not limited to, salaries of investigators, including overtime, travel and lodging expenses, and expert witness and documentary fees. The PROVIDER shall not be responsible for investigative costs for investigations which do not result in the contractor’s suspensions or debarment.
 

 

	
            D.
 	
            The PROVIDER may obtain the current list of suspended and debarred contractors by contacting the:
 

 

Department of General Services Office of Chief Counsel

603 North Office Building

Harrisburg, PA 17125

 

Phone: (717) 783-6472 Fax: (717) 787-9138

 

	
            XXII.
 	
            INTERPRETATION
 

 

The PROVIDER agrees to waive the general rule of interpretation that “in the event of any ambiguity or issue of construction, the same will be resolved against the drafter of the document.” It is declared to be the intention of the PROVIDER and the COUNTY that the public health, safety and welfare be protected and furthered by the contract. Therefore, this contract is to be interpreted in such mariner as to favor such public interest as opposed to any private interest,

	
            XXIII.
 	
            GOVERNING LAW
 

 

The contract shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania including matters of construction, validity, and performance and any action filed in connection with this contract shall be filed in the Court of Common Pleas of Lehigh County.

 

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            XXIV.
 	
            SEVERABILITY
 

 

In the event any provision hereof is declared null and void by a court of law, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.

 

	
            XXV.
 	
            ENTIRE AGREEMENT
 

This contract constitutes the entire understanding of the parties hereto. It supersedes any and all prior written or oral understanding between the parties, and no changes, amendments, or alterations shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both parties and only to the extent therein set forth. No waiver of the breach of any term or condition of the contract shall be deemed to constitute the waiver of any breach of the same or any other term or condition.

 

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INWITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed the within agreement by their officials hereunto duly authorized; 

 

 

	
            PROVIDER
 	
            Comprehensive HealthCare Solutions, Inc.
 

(affix seal)

 

 

	
            /s/  Linda Moggio
 	
            /s/  John Treglia
 	
            6/16/05
 
	
            Attest
 	
            Signature
 	
            Date
 	
             

 

	
            Linda J. Moggio
 	
            John H. Treglia
 
	
            Name Printed
 	
            Name Printed
 	
             

 

	
            Chairman/CEO
 	
             

	
            Title of Signing Official
 

 

COUNTY OF LEHIGH

(affix seal)

 

 

	
            /s/ Carmen Sandoval
 	
            /s/  Jane R. Ervin
 	
            8/26/05
 
	
            Witness
 	
            Jane R. Ervin
 	
            Date
 	
             

	
             
	
            COUNTY EXECUTIVE
 	
             

					

 

 

 

 

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