Okaloosa County BOCC — April 5, 2016 — Contract-W1062replacesWS909

CONTRACT # W1062 CONTRACT BETWEEN THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND OKALOOSA COUNTY, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS This Contract is between the Florida Department of Corrections (“Department™) and the Okaloosa County, Board of County Commissioners ("Agency"), which are the parties hereto. WITNESSETH WHEREAS, Section 944.10(7) and Section 946.40, Florida Statutes and Rules 33-601.201 and 33-601.202, Florida Administrative Code, provide for the use of inmate labor in work programs; WHEREAS, inmate labor will be used for the purposes of providing services and performing work under the supervision of the Department’s staff; WHEREAS, the Okaloosa County, Board of County Commissioners is a qualified and willing participant with the Department to contract for an inmate work squad(s); and WHEREAS, the parties hereto find it to be in their best interests to enter into this Contract, and in recognition of the mutual benefits and considerations set forth, the parties hereto covenant and agree as follows: L CONTRACT TERM/RENEWAL A. This Contract shall begin on August 22, 2016, or the last date of signature by all parties, whichever is later. This Contract shall end at midnight one (1) year(s) from the last date of signature by all parties or August 21, 2017, whichever is later. In the event this Contract is signed by the parties on different dates, the latter date shall control. B. Contract Renewal This Contract may be renewed for one (1) additional one (1) year period after the initial Contract period upon the same terms and conditions contained .herein. The Contract renewal is at the Agency’s initiative with the concurrence of the Department. The decision to exercise the option to renew should be made no later than sixty (60) days prior to the Contract expiration. Page 1 0f 12 Master Document Revised 08/2015 CONTRACT # W1062 II. SCOPE OF CONTRACT A. Administrative Functions 1. Each party shall cooperate with the other in any litigation or claims against the other party as a result of unlawful acts committed by an inmate(s) performing services under this Contract between the parties. 2. Each party will retain responsibility for its personnel, and its fiscal and general administrative services to support this Contract. 3. Through their designated representatives, the parties shall collaborate on the development of policies and operational procedures for the effective management and operation of this Contract. B. Description of Services 1. Master Document Revised 08/2015 Responsibilities of the Department a. Pursuant to Chapter 33-601.202(2)(a), Florida Administrative Code, supervision of the work squad(s) will be provided by the Department. The Department shall provide two (2) Correctional Work Squad Officer position(s) to supervise an inmate work squad(s). This Contract provides for two (2) work squad(s) of up to five (5) inmates. b. The Department shall ensure the availability of the work squad(s) except: when weather conditions are such that to check the squad(s) out would breach good security practices; when the absence of the Correctional Work Squad Officer is necessary for reasons of required participation in training or approved use of leave; when the officer’s presence is required at the institution to assist with an emergency situation; when the officer is ill; or when the Correctional Work Squad Officer position is vacant. In the event a position becomes vacant, the Department shall make every effort to fill the position(s) within five (5) working days. c. For security and other reasons, the Department shall keep physical custody of the vehicle furnished by the Agency. Unless otherwise specified, the Agency shall maintain physical custody of all Agency trailers and all tools, equipment, supplies, materials, and personal work items (gloves, boots, hard hats, etc.) furnished to the Department by the Agency. The Agency is responsible for the maintenance of all furnished equipment. d. In the event o