HomeMy WebLinkAbout 19-96 Consilium Colo LLC Agreement-2020 ElectionRESOLUTION 19-96
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF FIRESTONE,
COLORADO, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF
FIRESTONE AND CONSILIUM COLORADO, LLC, FOR ASSESSMENT OF THE
OFFICE OF TOWN CLERK AND ASSISTANCE TO THE OFFICE FOR THE APRIL
2020 MUNICIPAL ELECTION
WHEREAS, the Town of Firestone ("Town") is in need of professional services to assess
the Office of the Town Clerk and provide assistance regarding the Town Clerk's duties for the
April 2020 Municipal Elections and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees finds that Consilium Colorado, LLC, through the
services of its owner, Pam Anderson, has the skill and expertise to provide the services requested
by the Town.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
TOWN OF FIRESTONE, COLORADO:
The Agreement between the Town of Firestone and Consilium Colorado, LLC, for
assessment of the Office of the Town Clerk and assistance to the Office in conducting the April
2020 Municipal Election, is approved in substantially the same form as the copy attached hereto
and made a part of this resolution, and the Mayor is authorized to execute the Agreement on behalf
of the Town.
INTRODUCED, READ AND ADOPTED this 20t�' day of November, 2019.
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ATTEST:
Lisa Bartley, Clerk Prow0em
AS TO FORM:
"Town Attorney
bi
OF FIRESTO
Mayor
,COLORADO
Project: Town Clerk Consulting Services
Contractor: Consilium Colorado LLC
Total Cost: $40,000
Term: Oct 23, 2019 thru June 12020
Acct. or P.O. #:
GENERAL CONTRACT -SHORT FORM
FOR GOODS AND/OR SERVICES LESS THAN $50,000
THIS AGREEMENT ("Agreement"), is made this 23rd day of October, 2019, between
the Town of Firestone, a Colorado statutory town, hereinafter referred to as "FIRESTONE,"
whose address is 151 Grant Ave., P.O. Box 100, Firestone, Colorado, 80520, and
CONSILIUM COLORADO, LLC, as independent contractor, hereinafter referred to as
"CONTRACTOR," whose address is P.O. Box 1916 Wheat Ridge, CO 80033, and provides as
follows:
ARTICLE I
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Section 1.1 Services: FIRESTONE retains CONTRACTOR, and CONTRACTOR
agrees to provide the goods and to perform and complete the work, personal services and/or furnish
the necessary equipment, supplies or materials in accordance with and/or as described in Schedule
A, hereinafter referred to as the "Project". Schedule A is hereby incorporated by reference and
made a part of this Agreement. To the extent that this Agreement and Schedule A conflict, the
provisions of this Agreement shall prevail. Additional goods or services beyond those set out in
Schedule A, if requested, shall be provided only when authorized in writing by FIRESTONE.
Section 1.2 Contract Time: CONTRACTOR shall commence work upon direction to
proceed from FIRESTONE and complete the Project on or before June 1, 2020_.
Section 1.3 Independent Contractor: CONTRACTOR shall at all times control the
means and manner by which CONTRACTOR performs the work, subject to FIRESTONE's right
to monitor, evaluate and improve such work. CONTRACTOR shall at all times be and. act as an
independent contractor and not as an employee of FIRESTONE.
Section 1.4 Warranty of Contractor: CONTRACTOR warrants that.title to_all goods,
materials and equipment covered and paid for under this Agreement will pass, to FIRESTONE,
either by incorporation in the Project or upon CONTRACTOR's receipt of payment from
FIRESTONE, whichever occurs first, free and clear of all liens, claims, security interests or
encumbrances; and that no services, goods, materials or equipment paid for under this Agreement
will have been acquired by CONTRACTOR, or by any other person performing services at the
site or furnishing materials and equipment for the Project, subject to an agreement under which an
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interest therein or an encumbrance thereon is retained by the seller or otherwise imposed by
CONTRACTOR or such other person.
CONTRACTOR warrants that it is qualified to assume the responsibilities and render the
services described herein and has all requisite corporate authority and professional licenses
required by law. All professional services shall be performed timely in accordance with generally
accepted professional practices and the level of competency presently maintained by other
professionals providing the same general type of work as set forth in Schedule A.
ARTICLE II
CONTRACT PRICE
Section 2.1 Contract Price: In consideration for the completion of the Project by
CONTRACTOR in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, FIRESTONE shall pay
CONTRACTOR (check and initial below as applicable):
❑ As described in Schedule A.
❑ A fixed sum of $
® Based upon a time, materials and expenses basis, pursuant to the rate schedule
attached hereto as Schedule A, but in no event shall the total compensation to CONTRACTOR
under this Agreement exceed $ 40,000.00 .
Section 2.2 Payment: FIRESTONE will make payment due to CONTRACTOR Co
compensation for completed work within thirty (30) days after invoices submitted by
CONTRACTOR, which invoice(s) may not be submitted more frequently than monthly. Invoices
shall indicate the basis upon which payment is requested, such as percentage of the Project
completed, or actual time, materials and expenses. FIRESTONE shall submit invoice disputes, if
any, to CONTRACTOR within thirty (30) days for resolution by mutual consent.
Section 2.3 Set -Off: In addition to any other rights FIRESTONE has under this
Agreement to indemnification or recoupment, CONTRACTOR agrees that FIRESTONE is
entitled to set off any amounts it may owe CONTRACTOR under this Agreement against such
claims for indemnity or recoupment.
Section 2.4 No Multi -Year Fiscal Obli ag_ tion. Nothing herein shall constitute a
multiple fiscal year obligation pursuant to Colorado Constitution Article X, Section 20.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, FIRESTONE's obligations under this
Agreement are subject to annual appropriation by the Town Board of the Town of FIRESTONE.
Any failure of a Town Board annually to appropriate adequate monies to finance FIRESTONE's
obligations under this Agreement shall terminate this Agreement at such time as such then -existing
appropriations are to be depleted. Notice shall be given promptly to CONTRACTOR of any failure
to appropriate such adequate monies.
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Section 2.5 Appropriation: If this is a contract for the design or construction, or both
the design and construction of a public works project, FIRESTONE has appropriated funds equal
to or in excess of the Contract Price.
ARTICLE III
ADMINISTRATION OF THIS AGREEMENT
Section 3.1 Project Performance: In consideration of the compensation provided for in
this Agreement, CONTRACTOR agrees to perform or supply the Project, in accordance with
generally accepted standards and practices of the industry and warrants that all materials
incorporated in the Project be free from defect of material or workmanship and conform strictly to
the specifications, drawings or samples specified or furnished. This Section 3.1 shall survive any
inspection, delivery, acceptance or payment by FIRESTONE.
Section 3.2 Ownership and Use of Documents: (check and initial all that apply)
❑ (a) The following Sections 3.2(a)(1) and (2) are applicable to design
grofesslonals (architects, engineers, etc.):
(1) The documents prepared by CONTRACTOR in connection with the
Project and copies thereof furnished to other parties are for use solely with respect to the Project.
Such documents are not to be used by any other contractor or subcontractor on other projects or
for additions to this Project outside the scope of the work under this Agreement without the specific
written consent of FIRESTONE and CONTRACTOR. Other contractors and subcontractors are
authorized to use and reproduce applicable portions of the documents prepared by
CONTRACTOR appropriate to and for use in the execution of their work under this Agreement.
All copies made under this authorization shall bear the statutory copyright notice, if any, shown
on the documents prepared by CONTRACTOR.
(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 3.2(a)(1) above,
FIRESTONE may utilize any such documents generated in connection with the Project by
CONTRACTOR for other projects, provided that CONTRACTOR is not held liable for future
project applications other than the Project described pursuant to this Agreement.
® (b) The following Sections 3.2(b)(1) through (3) are applicable to
nonprofessionals (contractors, suppliers, etc.):
(1) Any documents prepared by CONTRACTOR, and copies thereof
furnished to other parties are for use solely with respect to this Project. They are not to be used by
any other contractor or subcontractor on other projects or for additions to this Project outside the
scope of the work without the specific written consent of FIRESTONE and CONTRACTOR.
Other contractors and subcontractors are authorized to use and reproduce applicable portions of
the documents prepared by the CONTRACTOR appropriate to and for use in the execution of their
work under this Agreement. All copies made under this authorization shall bear the statutory
copyright notice, if any, shown on the documents prepared by CONTRACTOR.
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(2) CONTRACTOR, and any subcontractor or supplier or other person
or organization performing or furnishing any work for the Proj ect under a direct or indirect contract
with FIRESTONE (i) shall not have or acquire any title to or ownership rights in any of any
documents (or copies of documents) prepared in connection with the Project by a design
professional, and (1i) shall not reuse any of such documents or copies for extensions of the Project
or any other project without written consent of FIRESTONE and the design professional and
specific written verification or adaption by the design professional.
(3) Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 3.2(b)(1) and (2) above,
FIRESTONE may utilize any documents generated in connection with the Project by a design
professional or CONTRACTOR for other projects, provided that such design professional and
CONTRACTOR are not held liable for future project applications other than the Project described
pursuant to this Agreement. FIRESTONE shall not convey any such documents generated by
CONTRACTOR to a third party or use any such documents in a manner adverse to the
CONTRACTOR.
Section 3.3 Insurance: CONTRACTOR shall at its own expense keep in full force and
effect during the term of this Agreement and during the term of any extension or amendment of
this Agreement, insurance as stated below:
(a) Commercial General Liability Insurance with minimum combined single limits of
One Million Dollars and No Cents ($1,000,000.00) for each occurrence and One Million
Five Hundred Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($1,500,000.00) aggregate. The policy shall
be applicable to all premises and operations. The policy shall include coverage for bodily
injury, broad form property damage (including completed operations), personal injury
(including coverage for contractual and employee acts), blanket contractual, independent
contractors, products, and completed operations. The policy shall endorse FIRESTONE
and its employees and agents as additional insureds. Additionally, the policy shall provide
that such insurance is primary coverage with respect to work contemplated under this
Agreement by all insureds and additional insureds.
(b) If professional services are provided, Professional Liability Insurance with limits
oI One Million Dollars and No Cents ($1,000,000.00) per claim and One Million Five
Hundred Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($1,500,000.00) aggregate. This policy shall
remain in force for the period of design and construction and shall include a discovery
period of three years, to commence upon substantial completion of the Project.
(c) Workers' Compensation Insurance to cover all obligations imposed by applicable
laws for all of CONTRACTOR's employees engaged in the performance of work under
this Agreement, based on statutory limits prescribed by and in accordance with Colorado
law. In the event any services are performed by a subcontractor, CONTRACTOR shall
require such subcontractor to provide workers' compensation insurance for its employees.
(d) Comprehensive Automotive Liability Insurance for the duration of this Agreement
covering all owned, non -owned, and hired vehicles used in connection with the work
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performed by or on behalf of CONTRACTOR under this Agreement in an amount not less
than Five Hundred Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($500,000.00) combined single limit
per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage.
(e) All of the insurance policies required above shall be written and issued by
responsible companies authorized to do business under the laws of the State of Colorado.
The insurance coverage required shall include those classifications, as listed in standard
liability insurance manuals, which most nearly reflect the operations of CONTRACTOR.
A copy of each such policy or certificate shall be provided to FIRESTONE within five (5)
business days of the complete execution of this Agreement and shall be attached to this
Agreement. CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for notifying FIRESTONE within five
(5) business days of any material modification to, or cancellation of, these policies during
the term of this Agreement, including but not limited to, any pending or paid claims against
the aggregate amount of the policy, and of any cancellation of coverage for non-payment.
Section 3.4 Colorado Government Immunit�t: The parties hereto understand and
agree that FIRESTONE is relying on, and does not waive or intend to waive by any provision of
this Agreement, the monetary limitations or any other rights, immunities and protections provided
by the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, C.R.S. §§ 24-10-101 et seq., as may be amended,
or those otherwise available to FIRESTONE, its officers or its employees.
Section 3.5 Indemnification: CONTRACTOR shall defend, indemnify and hold
harmless FIRESTONE and its agents and employees from and against all claims, damages, losses
and expenses, including but not limited to attorneys' fees, arising out of or resulting from this
Agreement, to the extent that such claim, damage, loss or expense is caused, or alleged to be
caused, in whole or in part, by any negligent, reckless or intentional act or omission of
CONTRACTOR or anyone directly employed by CONTRACTOR or anyone for whose acts
CONTRACTOR may be liable.
Section 3.6 Subcontractor(s): CONTRACTOR shall, as soon as practicable after the
signing of this Agreement, notify FIRESTONE in writing for FIRESTONE'0 approval, of any
subcontractors who may be involved in the Project and the general scope of work to be performed
by each subcontractor. FIRESTONE may, in its reasonable discretion, reject any proposed
subcontractor, in which case CONTRACTOR shall either perform such component or the work
itself, or secure a subcontractor acceptable to FIRESTONE.
Section 3.7 Termination for Convenience:
This Agreement may be terminated by FIRESTONE without cause upon seven (7)
days written notice to the CONTRACTOR. In the event of termination, FIRESTONE will pay
CONTRACTOR for all services satisfactorily performed and for goods provided to date of
termination. If payment is otherwise due in a fixed sum, FIRESTONE will pay CONTRACTOR
for the pro rata value of the completed portion of the Project. If, however, CONTRACTOR has
substantially or materially breached the standards or terms of this Agreement, FIRESTONE shall
have any remedy or right to set off available at law and equity.
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Section 3.8 Binding Effect/Non-Assignability6 FIRESTONE and CONTRACTOR
each binds itself, its successors and assigns to the other party to this Agreement with respect to all
rights and obligations under this Agreement. Neither FIRESTONE nor CONTRACTOR shall
assign or transfer its interest in, or obligations under, this Agreement without the written consent
of the other.
Section 3.9 Compliance with Law: CONTRACTOR agrees to perform the work in
compliance with all applicable federal, state, county and Town laws, ordinances, rules and
regulations, including, without limitations, any preference for Colorado labor as may be required
pursuant to Article 17, of Title 8 of the Colorado Revised Statutes (the "Keep Jobs in Colorado
Act") as may be amended.
Section 3.10 Immigration Status Obli atg ions:
(a) CONTRACTOR certifies, through signature of its authorized representative
executing this Agreement, that it does not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien who
will perform work under the public contract for services and that the CONTRACTOR will
participate in the United States Government's E-Verify Program or the State of Colorado
Department of Labor and Employment Program ("Department Program") in order to confirm the
employment eligibility of all employees who are newly hired for employment to perform work
under the public contract for services.
(b) CONTRACTOR shall not:
(1) Knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien to perfo>•rn work under this
Agreement; or
(2) Enter into a contract with a subcontractor that fails to certify to the contractor that
the subcontractor shall not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien to
perform work under the public contract for services.
(c) CONTRACTOR shall affirm as required by C.R.S. § 8-17.5-102 (c) (II) as maybe
amended, the employment eligibility of all employees who are newly hired for employment to
perform work under the public contract for services through participation in either the E-Verify
Program or the Department Program.
(d) CONTRACTOR is prohibited from using the E-Verify Program or Department
Program procedures to undertake pre -employment screening of job applicants while the public
contract for services is being performed.
(e) If CONTRACTOR obtains actual knowledge that a subcontractor performing work
under the public contract for services knowingly employs or contracts with an illegal alien,
CONTRACTOR shall be required to.
(1) Notify the subcontractor and FIRESTONE
CONTRACTOR has actual knowledge that the
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within three days that the
subcontractor is employing or
contracting with an illegal alien; and
(2) Terminate the subcontract with the subcontractor if within three days of receiving
the notice required pursuant to sub -subparagraph (13)(2) the subcontractor does not stop
employing or contracting with the illegal alien; except that the CONTRACTOR shall
not terminate the contract with the subcontractor if during such three days the
subcontractor provides information to establish that the subcontractor has not
knowingly employed or contracted with an illegal alien.
(f) CONTRACTOR shall comply with all rules and regulations and any reasonable
request by the State Department of Labor and Employment made in the course of the Department's
performance of its lawful duties pursuant to C.R.S. 847.5401 et seq., as maybe amended.
(g) If CONTRACTOR violates any of the provisions set forth in this section,
FIRESTONE may terminate the Agreement and CONTRACTOR shall be liable for all actual and
consequential damages incurred by FIRESTONE.
Section 3.11 Notice and Communications: Any notice to the parties required under this
Agreement shall be in writing, delivered to the person designated below for the parties at the
indicated address unless otherwise designated in writing. Only mailing by United States mail or
hand delivery shall be utilized for notice required to be given under this Agreement. Facsimile
and e-mail addresses are provided for convenience only. However, copies of mailed or hand -
delivered notices may be sent to the parties via e-mail or facsimile.
FIRESTONE:
Town of FIRESTONE
151 Grant Street (PO Box 100)
Firestone, Colorado 80520
Attn: Jan Sloat
Telephone: 720.506.4126
Facsimile: 303.531.6285
CONTRACTOR:
CONSILNM COLORADO, LLC
P.O. Box 1916
Wheat Ridge CO 80033
Attn: Pam Anderson
Telephone: 303.956.2934
Facsimile:
E-mail: jsloatgfirestoneco.gov E-mail:
Pam4ConsiliumCo�a outlook.com
ARTICLE IV
RESPONSIBILITIES OF FIRESTONE
Section 4.1 Project Materials/Confidentiality: FIRESTONE shall provide
CONTRACTOR with data, information, reports and other such documentation as may be
reasonably available to FIRESTONE, and reasonably required by CONTRACTOR to perform
services under this Agreement. No information shall, unless as required by law, be disclosed by
CONTRACTOR to third parties without prior written consent of FIRESTONE. All documents
provided by FIRESTONE to CONTRACTOR shall be returned to FIRESTONE. CONTRACTOR
is authorized by FIRESTONE to retain copies of such data and materials at CONTRACTOR'S
EXPENSE.
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Section 4.2 Access to Property and Records: FIRESTONE shall provide
CONTRACTOR with access to its property as required and necessary to complete the Agreement.
To the extent required by law, FIRESTONE and CONTRACTOR agree to make this Agreement
and any related records available for public disclosure pursuant to any open records law, including,
without limitation, the Colorado Open Records Act, C.R.S. §§ 24-72401, et seq. as may be
amended. CONTRACTOR agrees to hold FIRESTONE harmless from the disclosure of any
records that FIRESTONE reasonably believes it is legally required to disclose.
Section 4.3 FIRESTONE's Representative: FIRESTONE shall designate, in writing, a
representative who shall have authority to act for FIRESTONE with respect to the services to be
rendered under this Agreement. Such person shall have complete authority to transmit
instructions, receive information, interpret and define FIRESTONE's policies and decisions with
respect to materials, equipment, elements and systems pertinent to CONTRACTOR's services.
ARTICLE V
MISCELLANEOUS
Section 5.1 Colorado Law: This Agreement is to be governed by the laws of the State
of Colorado. Venue for any litigation shall be in Weld County.
Section 5.2 Amendments• Change Orders: This Agreement may only be amended,
supplemented or modified in a written document signed by both parties (a "Change Order"). If
this is a contract for the design or construction, or both the design and construction of a public
works project, no change in the Contract Price requiring additional compensable work to be
performed, which work causes the aggregate amount payable under this Agreement to exceed the
amount appropriated for the original Agreement, shall be valid, unless FIRESTONE gives
CONTRACTOR written assurance that lawful appropriations to cover the costs of the additional
work have been made and the appropriations are available prior to the performance of the
additional work, or unless such work is covered under a remedy -granting provision in this
Agreement.
Section 5.3 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or more
counterparts, using manual or facsimile signature, each of which shall be deemed an original and
all of which together shall constitute one and the same document.
Section 5.4. Severability: If any term, covenant, or condition of this Agreement is
deemed by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remaining
provisions of this Agreement shall be binding upon the parties.
Section 5.5. Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement
between the parties and supersedes all other prior and contemporaneous agreements,
representations, and understandings of the parties regarding the subject matter of this Agreement.
No supplement, modification, or amendment of this Agreement shall be binding unless executed
in writing by the parties. No representations or warranties whatever are made by any party to this
Agreement except as specifically set forth in this Agreement or in any instrument delivered
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pursuant to this Agreement.
Section 5.6. Default/Attorneys Fees: In the event of default of any of the provisions
herein, the defaulting party shall be liable to the non -defaulting patty for all reasonable attorney
fees, legal expenses and costs incurred as a result of the default.
Section 5.7. No Waiver: Delays in enforcement or the waiver of any one or more
defaults or breaches of this Agreement by FIRESTONE shall not constitute a waiver of any of the
other terms or obligations of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have signed and executed this Agreement
the day first written above.
ATTEST:
Lisa Bartley, Clerk Pr ern
APPRO�IAL AS TO FORM:
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SCHEDULE A
(Attached to and made a part of the Agreement between the Town of Firestone
and CONSILIUM COLORADO, LLC dated October 23, 2019
Overview: Pam Anderson(Consultant) owner of Consilium Colorado, LLC will be engaged
for services specializing in elections policy and coordination and provide an
overall assessment of current processes and services extended by the Town of
Firestone's Clerk's office
As an authority in election policy and administration, the Consultant will evaluate
and conduct a needs assessment for the 2020 Town of Firestone election
The Conslutant will also serve the Town as a subject expert with regard to the
evaluation and recruitment of a Town Cleric
Additional documents introducing Pam Anderson, Consilium Colorado, LLC and
their 2019-2010 service rates are attached hereto and made apart of this
Schedule A
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Pam Anderson
Consilium Colorado, LLC
Pam is owner of Consilium Colorado, LLC., a consulting firm that specializes in election policy,
administration and leadership. She has had diverse national and local clients including the
Colorado Clerks Association, county and municipal clients and national election policy
foundations.
Pam Anderson currently serves as the Executive Director of the Colorado County Clerks
Association, a non-profit professional association which represents the 64 elected and
appointed county Clerk and Recorders in the state of Colorado. The Clerk & Recorders are
responsible for several functions including administration of coordinated, state and federal
elections, recording of all land records and marriage licensing, motor vehicle titling and
registration, and Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners. She has successfully contracted
with diverse organizations at the national, county and municipal level to evaluate and improve
processes or services to citizens.
Pam was elected the Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder in 2006 and re-elected in 2010.
Previously she served as the elected City Clerk for the City of Wheat Ridge. Jefferson County,
Colorado is located west of Denver with approximately 422,000 registered voters and is
politically diverse (1/3 R, 1/3 D and 1/3 U). She has a B.A. in History, Master's Degree in Public
Administration and is a CERA-certified election professional through Auburn University.
Pam is on the Board of the Center for Technology and Civic Life (CTCL) and the Center for
Election Innovation and Research(CEIR and has served as a member of the Dean's Advisory
Board for the School of Public Affairs at the University of Colorado, Denver and the Pew
Center Performance Index of Elections Advisory group. She is Past- President of the Colorado
County Clerks Association, and she led the CCCA when the Colorado General Assembly passed
model election reforms, known as the Colorado Voter Access and Modernization Act
(COVAME). She is also a Trustee for the Jefferson County Public Library.
Election Administration Services
Governmental agencies
Under 30,000 registered voters $ 95.00/hour
Over 30,000 registered voters $ 110.00/hour
Non -governmental agencies $ 115.00/hour
Management/Leadership Services
Governmental agencies
Under 30,000 registered voters $ 95.00/hour
Over 30,000 registered voters $ 110.00/hour
Non -governmental agencies $ 115.00/hour
Election legal Services $ 120.00/hour
Includes but is not limited to administrative hearing officer, expert testimony, document legal
or process review.
Standard Expense Reimbursement Policy
® Mileage reimbursement at the IRS Standard Mileage Rate
® Detailed itemized expenses which include materials, supplies and meeting expense
® Travel time that exceeds 60 minutes per trip will be charges at 30% of the hourly contract rate
* Project pricing may be an option depending on scope