ITB - Program Management Services 2014

The document is an agreement between the County of Du Page, Illinois (referred to as the "COUNTY") and a consultant (referred to as the "CONSULTANT") for the provision of professional services for management and oversight of projects undertaken with disaster recovery funds. The agreement states that the COUNTY has the authority to enter into such agreements and the CONSULTANT has the experience and expertise required for the tasks. The document includes various sections and clauses that outline the terms and conditions of the agreement. It incorporates recitals that provide the factual basis for the agreement and specifies that the exhibits referenced in the agreement are deemed incorporated and a part of it. The scope of services to be provided by the CONSULTANT is defined in the attached Exhibit "A", which is incorporated by reference. The COUNTY has the right to request changes in the scope of work, which will be documented through amendments to the agreement. The relationship between the COUNTY and the CONSULTANT is that of an independent contractor, and the CONSULTANT must ensure that professionals performing the work are licensed in the applicable professional discipline. The agreement also includes provisions regarding the notice to proceed, time for performance, deliverables, and compensation. The CONSULTANT must commence work within five working days after receiving the written notice to proceed from the COUNTY. The CONSULTANT is responsible for submitting a schedule for completion of the project, subject to approval by the COUNTY. The deliverables to be provided by the CONSULTANT are specified in Exhibit "B". The compensation for the CONSULTANT is based on an hourly rate, with a total payment not to exceed a specified amount. Direct expenses, such as supplies and materials, will be paid by the COUNTY on an actual cost basis without any markup added. The CONSULTANT must provide documentation of expenses exceeding $25.00 with their invoice to the COUNTY, including copies of receipts. Overall, the document outlines the agreement between the COUNTY and the CONSULTANT for the provision of professional services for disaster recovery projects, including the scope of work, timelines, deliverables, compensation, and the requirement to provide documentation of expenses exceeding $25.00 with invoices.