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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC23-320 Graves Consulting AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO AND GRAVES CONSULTING, LLC THIS AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is effective as of _________________ by and between Graves Consulting, LLC an Oklahoma Limited Liability Corporation (hereinafter “Consultant” or “Contractor”) and Eagle County, Colorado, a body corporate and politic (hereinafter “County”). RECITALS WHEREAS, County is seeking the services of a consultant to perform professional HR/Compensation services (the “Project”); and WHEREAS, Consultant is authorized to do business in the State of Colorado and has the time, skill, expertise, and experience necessary to provide the Services as defined below in paragraph 1 hereof; and WHEREAS, this Agreement shall govern the relationship between Consultant and County in connection with the Services. AGREEMENT NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the following promises Consultant and County agree as follows: 1. Services. Consultant agrees to diligently provide all services, labor, personnel and materials necessary to perform and complete the services described in Exhibit A (“Services”) which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. The Services shall be performed in accordance with the provisions and conditions of this Agreement. a. Consultant agrees to furnish the Services in accordance with the schedule established in Exhibit A. If no completion date is specified in Exhibit A, then Consultant agrees to furnish the Services in a timely and expeditious manner consistent with the applicable standard of care. By signing below Consultant represents that it has the expertise and personnel necessary to properly and timely perform the Services. b. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the terms and conditions set forth in Exhibit A and the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement shall prevail. c. Consultant agrees that it will not enter into any consulting or other arrangements with third parties that will conflict in any manner with the Services. DocuSign Envelope ID: D9B9A639-F165-4DA1-B7ED-7DCDBCC3658B 10/6/2023 2 Eagle County Prof Services Final 8/15/2022 2. County’s Representative. The Human Resources Department’s designee shall be Consultant’s contact with respect to this Agreement and performance of the Services. 3. Term of the Agreement. This Agreement shall commence upon the date first written above, and subject to the provisions of paragraph 12 hereof, shall continue in full force and effect through the 30th day of September, 2024. 4. Extension or Modification. This Agreement may not be amended or supplemented, nor may any obligations hereunder be waived, except by agreement signed by both parties. No additional services or work performed by Consultant shall be the basis for additional compensation unless and until Consultant has obtained written authorization and acknowledgement by County for such additional services in accordance with County’s internal policies. Accordingly, no course of conduct or dealings between the parties, nor verbal change orders, express or implied acceptance of alterations or additions to the Services, and no claim that County has been unjustly enriched by any additional services, whether or not there is in fact any such unjust enrichment, shall be the basis of any increase in the compensation payable hereunder. In the event that written authorization and acknowledgment by County for such additional services is not timely executed and issued in strict accordance with this Agreement, Consultant’s rights with respect to such additional services shall be deemed waived and such failure shall result in non-payment for such additional services or work performed. 5. Compensation. County shall compensate Consultant for the performance of the Services in a sum computed and payable as set forth in Exhibit A. The performance of the Services under this Agreement shall not exceed $24,000. Consultant shall not be entitled to bill at overtime and/or double time rates for work done outside of normal business hours unless specifically authorized in writing by County. a. Payment will be made for Services satisfactorily performed within thirty (30) days of receipt of a proper and accurate invoice from Consultant. All invoices shall include detail regarding the hours spent, tasks performed, who performed each task and such other detail as County may request. b. Any out-of-pocket expenses to be incurred by Consultant and reimbursed by County shall be identified on Exhibit A. Out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed without any additional mark-up thereon and are included in the not to exceed contract amount set forth above. Out-of-pocket expenses shall not include any payment of salaries, bonuses or other compensation to personnel of Consultant. Consultant shall not be reimbursed for expenses that are not set forth on Exhibit A unless specifically approved in writing by County. c. If, at any time during the term or after termination or expiration of this Agreement, County reasonably determines that any payment made by County to Consultant was improper because the Services for which payment was made were not performed as set forth in this Agreement, then upon written notice of such determination and request for reimbursement from County, Consultant shall forthwith return such payment(s) to County. Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement, unexpended funds advanced by County, if any, shall forthwith be returned to County. DocuSign Envelope ID: D9B9A639-F165-4DA1-B7ED-7DCDBCC3658B 3 Eagle County Prof Services Final 8/15/2022 d. County will not withhold any taxes from monies paid to the Consultant hereunder and Consultant agrees to be solely responsible for the accurate reporting and payment of any taxes related to payments made pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. e. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, County shall have no obligations under this Agreement after, nor shall any payments be made to Consultant in respect of any period after December 31 of any year, without an appropriation therefor by County in accordance with a budget adopted by the Board of County Commissioners in compliance with Article 25, title 30 of the Colorado Revised Statutes, the Local Government Budget Law (C.R.S. 29-1-101 et. seq.) and the TABOR Amendment (Colorado Constitution, Article X, Sec. 20). 6. Sub-consultants. Consultant acknowledges that County has entered into this Agreement in reliance upon the particular reputation and expertise of Consultant. Consultant shall not enter into any sub-consultant agreements for the performance of any of the Services or additional services without County’s prior written consent, which may be withheld in County’s sole discretion. County shall have the right in its reasonable discretion to approve all personnel assigned to the subject Project during the performance of this Agreement and no personnel to whom County has an objection, in its reasonable discretion, shall be assigned to the Project. Consultant shall require each sub-consultant, as approved by County and to the extent of the Services to be performed by the sub-consultant, to be bound to Consultant by the terms of this Agreement, and to assume toward Consultant all the obligations and responsibilities which Consultant, by this Agreement, assumes toward County. County shall have the right (but not the obligation) to enforce the provisions of this Agreement against any sub-consultant hired by Consultant and Consultant shall cooperate in such process. The Consultant shall be responsible for the acts and omissions of its agents, employees and sub-consultants or sub-contractors. 7. Insurance. Consultant agrees to provide and maintain at Consultant’s sole cost and expense, the following insurance coverage with limits of liability not less than those stated below: a. Types of Insurance. i. Workers’ Compensation insurance as required by law. ii. Auto coverage as required by law. iii. Commercial General Liability coverage to include premises and operations, personal/advertising injury, products/completed operations, broad form property damage with limits of liability not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate limits. iv. Professional liability insurance with prior acts coverage for all Services required hereunder, in a form and with an insurer or insurers satisfactory to County, with limits of liability of not less than $1,000,000 per claim and $2,000,000 in the aggregate. In the event the professional liability insurance is on a claims-made basis, Consultant warrants that any retroactive date under the policy shall precede the effective date of this Agreement. Continuous coverage will be maintained during any applicable statute of limitations for the Services and Project. DocuSign Envelope ID: D9B9A639-F165-4DA1-B7ED-7DCDBCC3658B 4 Eagle County Prof Services Final 8/15/2022 b. Other Requirements. i. The commercial general liability coverage shall be endorsed to include Eagle County, its associated or affiliated entities, its successors and assigns, elected officials, employees, agents and volunteers as additional insureds. ii. Consultant’s certificates of insurance shall include sub-consultants as additional insureds under its policies or Consultant shall furnish to County separate certificates and endorsements for each sub-consultant. All coverage(s) for sub-consultants shall be subject to the same minimum requirements identified above. Consultant and sub-consultants, if any, shall maintain the foregoing coverage in effect until the Services are completed. In addition, all such policies shall be kept in force by Consultant and its sub-consultants until the applicable statute of limitations for the Project and the Services has expired. iii. Insurance shall be placed with insurers duly licensed or authorized to do business in the State of Colorado and with an “A.M. Best” rating of not less than A-VII. iv. Consultant’s insurance coverage shall be primary and non-contributory with respect to all other available sources. Consultant’s policy shall contain a waiver of subrogation against Eagle County. v. All policies must contain an endorsement affording an unqualified thirty (30) days notice of cancellation to County in the event of cancellation of coverage. vi. All insurers must be licensed or approved to do business within the State of Colorado and all policies must be written on a per occurrence basis unless otherwise provided herein. vii. Consultant’s certificate of insurance evidencing all required coverage(s) is attached hereto as Exhibit B. Upon request, Consultant shall provide a copy of the actual insurance policy and/or required endorsements required under this Agreement within five (5) business days of a written request from County, and hereby authorizes Consultant’s broker, without further notice or authorization by Consultant, to immediately comply with any written request of County for a complete copy of the policy. viii. Consultant shall advise County in the event the general aggregate or other aggregate limits are reduced below the required per occurrence limit. Consultant, at its own expense, will reinstate the aggregate limits to comply with the minimum limits and shall furnish County a new certificate of insurance showing such coverage. ix. If Consultant fails to secure and maintain the insurance required by this Agreement and provide satisfactory evidence thereof to County, County shall be entitled to immediately terminate this Agreement. DocuSign Envelope ID: D9B9A639-F165-4DA1-B7ED-7DCDBCC3658B 5 Eagle County Prof Services Final 8/15/2022 x. The insurance provisions of this Agreement shall survive expiration or termination hereof. xi. The parties hereto understand and agree that the County is relying on, and does not waive or intend to waive by any provision of this Agreement, the monetary limitations or rights, immunities and protections provided by the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, as from time to time amended, or otherwise available to County, its affiliated entities, successors or assigns, its elected officials, employees, agents and volunteers. xii. Consultant is not entitled to workers’ compensation benefits except as provided by the Consultant, nor to unemployment insurance benefits unless unemployment compensation coverage is provided by Consultant or some other entity. The Consultant is obligated to pay all federal and state income tax on any moneys paid pursuant to this Agreement. 8. Indemnification. The Consultant shall indemnify and hold harmless County, and any of its officers, agents and employees against any losses, claims, damages or liabilities for which County may become subject to insofar as any such losses, claims, damages or liabilities arise out of, directly or indirectly, this Agreement, or are based upon any performance or nonperformance by Consultant or any of its sub-consultants hereunder; and Consultant shall reimburse County for reasonable attorney fees and costs, legal and other expenses incurred by County in connection with investigating or defending any such loss, claim, damage, liability or action. This indemnification shall not apply to claims by third parties against the County to the extent that County is liable to such third party for such claims without regard to the involvement of the Consultant. This paragraph shall survive expiration or termination hereof. 9. Ownership of Documents. All documents prepared by Consultant in connection with the Services shall become property of County. Consultant shall execute written assignments to County of all rights (including common law, statutory, and other rights, including copyrights) to the same as County shall from time to time request. For purposes of this paragraph, the term “documents” shall mean and include all reports, plans, studies, tape or other electronic recordings, drawings, sketches, estimates, data sheets, maps and work sheets produced, or prepared by or for Consultant (including any employee or subconsultant in connection with the performance of the Services and additional services under this Agreement). 10. Notice. Any notice required by this Agreement shall be deemed properly delivered when (i) personally delivered, or (ii) when mailed in the United States mail, first class postage prepaid, or (iii) when delivered by FedEx or other comparable courier service, charges prepaid, to the parties at their respective addresses listed below, or (iv) when transmitted via e-mail with confirmation of receipt. Either party may change its address for purposes of this paragraph by giving five (5) days prior written notice of such change to the other party. COUNTY: Eagle County, Colorado Attention: Human Resources 500 Broadway DocuSign Envelope ID: D9B9A639-F165-4DA1-B7ED-7DCDBCC3658B 6 Eagle County Prof Services Final 8/15/2022 Post Office Box 850 Eagle, CO 81631 Telephone: 970-328-8790 E-Mail: echr@eaglecounty.us With a copy to: Eagle County Attorney 500 Broadway Post Office Box 850 Eagle, Co 81631 Telephone: 970-328-8685 E-Mail: atty@eaglecounty.us CONSULTANT: Graves Consulting, LLC Laurie Graves 3317 S Utica Tulsa, OK 74105 918.639.6053 laurie@graveshrconsulting.com 11.Coordination. Consultant acknowledges that the development and processing of the Services for the Project may require close coordination between various consultants and contractors. Consultant shall coordinate the Services required hereunder with the other consultants and contractors that are identified by County to Consultant from time to time, and Consultant shall immediately notify such other consultants or contractors, in writing, of any changes or revisions to Consultant’s work product that might affect the work of others providing services for the Project and concurrently provide County with a copy of such notification. Consultant shall not knowingly cause other consultants or contractors extra work without obtaining prior written approval from County. If such prior approval is not obtained, Consultant shall be subject to any offset for the costs of such extra work. 12.Termination. County may terminate this Agreement, in whole or in part, at any time and for any reason, with or without cause, and without penalty therefor with seven (7) calendar days’ prior written notice to the Consultant. Upon termination of this Agreement, Consultant shall immediately provide County with all documents as defined in paragraph 9 hereof, in such format as County shall direct and shall return all County owned materials and documents. County shall pay Consultant for Services satisfactorily performed to the date of termination. 13.Venue, Jurisdiction and Applicable Law. Any and all claims, disputes or controversies related to this Agreement, or breach thereof, shall be litigated in the District Court for Eagle County, Colorado, which shall be the sole and exclusive forum for such litigation. This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted under and shall be governed by the laws of the State of Colorado. DocuSign Envelope ID: D9B9A639-F165-4DA1-B7ED-7DCDBCC3658B 7 Eagle County Prof Services Final 8/15/2022 14. Execution by Counterparts; Electronic Signatures. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument. The parties approve the use of electronic signatures for execution of this Agreement. Only the following two forms of electronic signatures shall be permitted to bind the parties to this Agreement: (i) Electronic or facsimile delivery of a fully executed copy of the signature page; (ii) the image of the signature of an authorized signer inserted onto PDF format documents. All documents must be properly notarized, if applicable. All use of electronic signatures shall be governed by the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, C.R.S. 24-71.3-101 to 121. 15. Other Contract Requirements. a. Consultant shall be responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the Services, including all supporting data or other documents prepared or compiled in performance of the Services, and shall correct, at its sole expense, all significant errors and omissions therein. The fact that the County has accepted or approved the Services shall not relieve Consultant of any of its responsibilities. Consultant shall perform the Services in a skillful, professional and competent manner and in accordance with the standard of care, skill and diligence applicable to Consultants performing similar services. Consultant represents and warrants that it has the expertise and personnel necessary to properly perform the Services and covenants that its professional personnel are duly licensed to perform the Services within Colorado. This paragraph shall survive termination of this Agreement. b. Consultant agrees to work in an expeditious manner, within the sound exercise of its judgment and professional standards, in the performance of this Agreement. Time is of the essence with respect to this Agreement. c. This Agreement constitutes an agreement for performance of the Services by Consultant as an independent contractor and not as an employee of County. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be deemed to create a relationship of employer-employee, master-servant, partnership, joint venture or any other relationship between County and Consultant except that of independent contractor. Consultant shall have no authority to bind County. d. Consultant represents and warrants that at all times in the performance of the Services, Consultant shall comply with any and all applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations. e. This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all other agreements or understanding between the parties with respect thereto. f. Consultant shall not assign any portion of this Agreement without the prior written consent of the County. Any attempt to assign this Agreement without such consent shall be void. DocuSign Envelope ID: D9B9A639-F165-4DA1-B7ED-7DCDBCC3658B 8 Eagle County Prof Services Final 8/15/2022 g. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective permitted assigns and successors in interest. Enforcement of this Agreement and all rights and obligations hereunder are reserved solely for the parties, and not to any third party. h. No failure or delay by either party in the exercise of any right hereunder shall constitute a waiver thereof. No waiver of any breach shall be deemed a waiver of any preceding or succeeding breach. i. The invalidity, illegality or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision hereof. j. Consultant shall maintain for a minimum of three years, adequate financial and other records for reporting to County. Consultant shall be subject to financial audit by federal, state or county auditors or their designees. Consultant authorizes such audits and inspections of records during normal business hours, upon 48 hours’ notice to Consultant. Consultant shall fully cooperate during such audit or inspections. k. The signatories to this Agreement aver to their knowledge, no employee of the County has any personal or beneficial interest whatsoever in the Services or Property described in this Agreement. The Consultant has no beneficial interest, direct or indirect, that would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of the Services and Consultant shall not employ any person having such known interests. 16. Data Security. a. Definitions: i. “County Data” means all data created by or in any way originating with County and End Users, and all information that is the output of any computer processing, or other electronic manipulation, of any information that was created by or in any way originating with County and End Users, in the course of using and configuring the Services provided under this Agreement, and includes all records relating to County’s use of Contractor Services and Protected Information. ii. “End User” means the individuals (including, but not limited to employees, authorized agents, students and volunteers of County; Third Party consultants, auditors and other independent contractors performing services for County; any governmental, accrediting or regulatory bodies lawfully requesting or requiring access to any Services; customers of County provided services; and any external users collaborating with County) authorized by County to access and use the Services provided by Contractor under this Agreement. iii. “Protected Information” includes, but is not limited to, personally-identifiable information, student records, protected health information, criminal justice information or individual financial information and other data defined under C.R.S. §§ 24-72-101 et seq., and personal information that is subject to local, state or federal statute, regulatory oversight or industry standard restricting the use and disclosure of such information. The loss of such Protected Information would constitute a direct damage to the County. DocuSign Envelope ID: D9B9A639-F165-4DA1-B7ED-7DCDBCC3658B 9 Eagle County Prof Services Final 8/15/2022 iv. “Security Incident” means the potentially unauthorized access by non-authorized persons to personal data or non-public data the Contractor believes could reasonably result in the use, disclosure or theft of County Data within the possession or control of the vendor. A Security Incident may or may not turn into a data breach. b. During the course of Contractor's performance of the Work, the Contractor may be required to maintain, store, process or control County Data. The Contractor represents and warrants that: i. Contractor will take all reasonable precautions to maintain all County Data in a secure environment to prevent unauthorized access, use, or disclosure, including industry-accepted firewalls, up-to-date anti-virus software, and controlled access to the physical location of the hardware containing County Data; ii. Contractor’s collection, access, use, storage, disposal and disclosure of County Data shall comply with all applicable data protection laws, as well as all other applicable regulations and directives; iii. Contractor will notify County of any Security Incident as soon as practicable, but no later than 24 hours after Contractor becomes aware of it; iv. Contractor will provide information sufficient to satisfy County’s legal and regulatory notice obligations. Upon notice of a Security Incident, County shall have the authority to direct Contractor to provide notice to any potentially impacted individual or entity, at Contractor’s expense, and Contractor shall be liable for any resulting damages to County. v. Where Contractor has been contracted to maintain, store or process personal information on behalf of the County, it shall be deemed a “Third-Party Service Provider as defined in C.R.S. § 24-73-103(1)(i), and Contractor shall maintain security procedures and practices consistent with C.R.S §§ 24-73-101 et seq.; and vi. Contractor will promptly return or destroy any County Data upon request from the County Representative. c. Contractor’s indemnification obligations identified elsewhere in this Contract shall apply to any breach of the provisions of this Paragraph. [REST OF PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK] DocuSign Envelope ID: D9B9A639-F165-4DA1-B7ED-7DCDBCC3658B 10 Eagle County Prof Services Final 8/15/2022 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement the day and year first set forth above. COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO, By and Through Its COUNTY MANAGER B y: ______________________________ Jeff Shroll, County Manager CONSULTANT Graves Consulting, LLC Laurie Graves 3317 S Utica Tulsa, OK 74105 918.639.6053 laurie@graveshrconsulting.com By: _____________________________________ Print Name: ______________________________ Title: ___________________________________ DocuSign Envelope ID: D9B9A639-F165-4DA1-B7ED-7DCDBCC3658B President Laurie Graves 11 Eagle County Prof Services Final 8/15/2022 EXHIBIT A SCOPE OF SERVICES, SCHEDULE, FEES SCOPE OF SERVICES 1.Compensation consulting on retainer to include: 1.Complete an organizational pay compression analysis, make pay change recommendations and complete a financial analysis. 2.Review and update of organizational compensation guidelines and HR internal practices. 3. Provide ongoing consultation services to include periodic review of new job descriptions to determine grade placement, annual and ongoing market shift projection, merit budget recommendations based on market and general compression and equity consulting on a case by case basis. SCHEDULE Organizational Pay compression analysis Work to be started no later than the week of September 18th, 2023 and be completed ideally no later than November 15th, 2023 Review and update of organizational compensation guidelines Work to be started no later than the week of November 15th, 2023 and be completed ideally no later than January 15th, 2024. Ongoing consultation Work to start following the execution of this agreement for a term of 12 months. FEE $2,000 a month for a term of 12 months. Total of $24,000 over the term. DocuSign Envelope ID: D9B9A639-F165-4DA1-B7ED-7DCDBCC3658B 12 Eagle County Prof Services Final 8/15/2022 EXHIBIT B Insurance Certificate DocuSign Envelope ID: D9B9A639-F165-4DA1-B7ED-7DCDBCC3658B CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DATE (MM/DD/YYYY) 09/25/2023 THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER.THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND,EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW.THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. IMPORTANT:If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED,the policy(ies)must be endorsed.If SUBROGATIONIS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy,certain policies may require an endorsement.A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s). PRODUCER SAWYER PHILLIPS 38382976 6666 SOUTH SHERIDAN SUITE 220 TULSA OK 74133 CONTACT NAME: PHONE (A/C, No, Ext): (918) 794-4000 FAX (A/C, No): E-MAIL ADDRESS: INSURER(S) AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC# INSURER A : Hartford Underwriters Insurance Company 30104 INSURED GRAVES CONSULTING LLC 3317 S UTICA AVE TULSA OK 74105-2733 INSURER B : INSURER C : INSURER D : INSURER E : INSURER F : COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER:REVISION NUMBER: THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED.NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT,TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN,THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. INSR LTR TYPE OF INSURANCE ADDL INSR SUBR WVD POLICY NUMBER POLICY EFF (MM/DD/YYYY) POLICY EXP (MM/DD/Y YYY) LIMITS A COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY X 38 SBM AE2PVY 12/01/2022 12/01/2023 EACH OCCURRENCE $1,000,000 CLAIMS-MADE X OCCUR DAMAGE TO RENTED PREMISES (Ea occurrence)$1,000,000 X General Liability MED EXP (Any one person)$10,000 PERSONAL & ADV INJURY $1,000,000 GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER:GENERAL AGGREGATE $2,000,000 X POLICY PRO- JECT LOC PRODUCTS - COMP/OP AGG $2,000,000 OTHER: AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT (Ea accident) ANY AUTO BODILY INJURY (Per person) ALL OWNED AUTOS SCHEDULED AUTOS BODILY INJURY (Per accident) HIRED AUTOS NON-OWNED AUTOS PROPERTY DAMAGE (Per accident) UMBRELLA LIAB EXCESS LIAB OCCUR CLAIMS- MADE EACH OCCURRENCE AGGREGATE DED RETENTION $ WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED? (Mandatory in NH) If yes, describe under DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below N/ A PER STATUTE OTH- ER Y/N E.L. EACH ACCIDENT E.L. DISEASE -EA EMPLOYEE E.L. DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT A Professional Liability 38 SBM AE2PVY 12/01/2022 12/01/2023 Each Claim Limit Aggregate Limit $1,000,000 $2,000,000 DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS / LOCATIONS / VEHICLES (ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, may be attached if more space is required) Those usual to the Insured's Operations. Certificate holder is an additional insured per the Business Liability Coverage Form SL3032 attached to this policy. Notice of Cancellation will be provided in accordance with Form SL9013, attached to this policy. CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION Eagle County Colorado 500 Broadway Eagle CO 81631 SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF,NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE © 1988-2015 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. ACORD 25 (2016/03)The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD DocuSign Envelope ID: D9B9A639-F165-4DA1-B7ED-7DCDBCC3658B OKLAHOMA WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION 1915 N STILES AVE STE 231 · OKC, OK · 73105 · (405) 522-3222 · WCC.OK.GOV Tulsa office · 201 Executive Center 5th Fl, 201 West 5th Street · Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103 · (918) 295-3732 AFFIDAVIT OF EXEMPT STATUS UNDER THE ADMINISTRATIVE WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT Affidavit Number: AES2023-030617 Effective Date: 04/05/2023, Expiration Date: 04/05/2025, 12:01AM Filing Type: New THIS SPACE FOR COMMISSION USE ONLY FILED 04/05/2023 WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSIONI, LAURIE GRAVES, state under penalty of perjury, as follows: 1.I, LAURIE GRAVES, in my individual capacity or operating as GRAVES CONSULTING, LLC, have read, signed and attached the Exempt Status Fact Sheet and understand the definition of "employee" and specific exceptions to that definition found in 85A O.S. §2(18). I also understand that an Independent Contractor is one who engages to perform certain services for another, according to his own manner, method, free from control and direction of his contractor in all matters connected with the performance of the service, except as to the result or product of the work. A Contractor may be either (i) the owner of a project or job or (ii) an Independent Contractor in any tier who has subcontracted with a subcontractor. 2.I understand that based upon the representations in this Affidavit of Exempt Status ("Affidavit"), I am reques ting that the recipient of this Affidavit consider my business to either (i) be exempt from the defini tion of “employee” or (ii) be that of an independent contractor, and that no workers' compensa tion insurance premium be charged for the services performed by my business. I do not want workers’ compensa tion insurance and understand that I am not eligible for workers’ compensation on benefits. 3.In the event changed circumstances make securing compensation pursuant to the requirements of the Administrative Workers' Compensation Act necessary, I will execute and file a Cancellation of Affidavit of Exempt Status with the Workers' Compensation Commission. I will obtain workers’ compensation and employers’ liability insurance for my employees if I have employees, unless they are otherwise exempt from the requirements of the Administrative Workers’ Compensation Act. 4.The information I have provided is not the result of force, threats, coercion, compulsion or duress. 5.I understand that the execution of this Affidavit, if I am an independent contractor, shall establish a conclusive presumption that I am not an employee for purposes of the Administrative Workers’ Compensation Act. 6.I understand that the execution of this Affidavit shall not affect the rights or coverage of any employee of the individual or business executing this Affidavit. 7.I understand if any contractor or its insurer shall become liable under the Administrative Workers’ Compensation Act for the payment of compensation due to a compensable work related injury of my employee(s), the contractor or its insurer may recover from me the amount of such compensation paid or for which liability is incurred. 8.I understand that knowingly providing false information on an executed Affidavit of Exempt Status shall constitute a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00). Affiant Signature I declare under PENALTY OF PERJURY that I have examined all statements contained herein, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, they are true, correct and complete. Affiant Name: LAURIE GRAVES Title: PRESIDENT Business Name: GRAVES CONSULTING, LLC FEIN: 82-4136551 Email: laurie@graveshrconsulting.com Affiant Signature:Date: 04/05/2023 Any person who commits workers’ compensation fraud, upon conviction, shall be guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment, a fine or both. DocuSign Envelope ID: D9B9A639-F165-4DA1-B7ED-7DCDBCC3658B EXEMPT STATUS FACT SHEET Pursuant to 85A O.S., §36, any individual or business entity that is not required to secure compensation under the requirements of the Administrative Workers' Compensation Act (AWCA) may execute an Affidavit of Exempt Status. Those who are unsure as to whether they may lawfully submit an Affidavit of Exempt Status should seek competent legal advice. Employee: 85A O.S., §2(18): The definition of "employee" includes any person, including minors, in the service of an employer under any contract of hire or apprenticeship, written or oral, expressed or implied. It excludes those whose employment is casual and not in the course of the trade, business, profession, or occupation of his or her employer. Additional, specific exceptions may be found in 85A O.S. §2(18)(b). Independent Contractor: The AWCA does not define "independent contractor." Oklahoma law considers an independent contractor to be one who engages to perform certain services for another, according to his or her own manner and method, free from control and direction of his or her contractor in all matters connected with the performance of the service, except as to the result or product of the work. Independent Contractors are not “employees” for purposes of the AWCA. Below are statements to help you decide if you are an independent contractor. No one statement is controlling, and your status is based on all the facts in your situation. 1.The nature of the contract between you and the contractor. For example: Is there a written contract where you agree that you are an independent contractor? Are you a corpora tion or limited liability company? Do you maintain commercial general liability insurance or other business insurance? 2.The contractor exercises very little control over your work. For example: By the agreement, can the contractor exercise control on the details of the work or your independence? Do you exercise control over most of the details of the work? Do you create plans or specifications for the job? Do you set your own work hours? 3.You are engaged in a distinct occupation or business for others. For example: Do you work for companies or individuals other than the Contractor? Do you work for compe titors of the Contractor? Does your business have a logo or uniform? 4.Your job is the kind of occupation where the work is usually performed by a specialist without supervision, and not under the direction of the contractor. For example: Does the Contractor supervise your work? 5.Your occupation requires special skills, license, education or training. 6.The contractor does not supply the things needed to perform your job such as the tools and the place of work. For example: Do you supply any of the materials or tools for the work? Do you operate a vehicle owned by the contractor? Do you perform the work at your business or the contractor’s business loca tion or jobsite? Do you wear a uniform supplied by the contractor? 7.The length and duration of the job does not show that you are really an employee. For example: Is this a one-time job, or will you be doing this for the contractor regularly? 8.You are paid as a separate contractor, not as an employee. For example: Do you invoice the Contractor for your services? Are you paid by the job? Do you file a federal income tax return for your business? Do you expect to receive an IRS Form 1099 from the Contractor? Does the Contractor pay your expenses? 9.Your work is not the regular business of the employer. For example: Is your work customarily done in the Contractor’s line of business or as part of the Contractor’s daily work? Have you ever been an employee of the Contractor? Do you work with other people hired by the Contractor on the work you perform? 10.You do not consider yourself an employee of the contractor. For example: Will the Contractor withhold taxes or monies from your payment? Have you ever been an employee of the Contractor? Have you or your employees ever filed an insurance claim against the Contractor? 11.You do not have the right to terminate the relationship without liability. For example: If you quit before the job is finished, is there a penalty? It is a crime to falsify the information on this form DocuSign Envelope ID: D9B9A639-F165-4DA1-B7ED-7DCDBCC3658B