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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 08031993 - 1.35 10 35 TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Contra John H. deFremery, Agricultural Commission Costa FROM: — .-' - Director Weights & Measures - DATE: July 15, 1993 9. `y .y ^j\\ �C4 SUBJECT: State Contract - Fiscal Year 1993-94 SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Board Chair be authorized to sign Standard Agreement #93-0198 . BACKGROUND John H. deFremery, Agricultural Commissioner - Director Weights and Measures, states that the California Department of Food and Agriculture proposes to reimburse the County $4,000 for specific work activities related to pesticide residue sampling. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE: RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE (S): _ ACTION OF BOARD ON ) APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE x UNANIMOUS(ABSENT -- AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AYES: NOES: AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD ABSENT: ABSTAIN: OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. (AUG 3 CC: Agriculture ATTESTED �`� Auditor-Controller PHIL BATCHELOR,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF Justice :System Programs SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Contact: J. deFremery 646-5250 BY DEPUTY M382 (10/88) —�- 1 . 35 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Contra Costa County Date: July 15, 1993 To: Phil Batchelor, County Administrator Attn: Lisa Driscoll From: John H. deFremery, Agricultural Commissioner Director Weights & Measur Subject: State - County Contract FY 1993-94 The purpose of this memo is to request that your Board authorize the Department to enter into a Standard Agreement (Pesticide Residue Sampling) with the California Department of Food and Agriculture. The Agreement will allow the California Department of Food and Agriculture to reimburse the County $4,000 for specific work activities that relate to the Department' s Pesticide Regulatory Program. Recommendation It is recommended that the Board approve the aforesaid Agreement. Please have your Board Chairman sign all six copies and the attached Drug-Free Workplace Certification and return them to our office for further processing. JdF:sf Residue.mem CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECEIVED EIMI10 OFFICE OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR STATE OF CALIFORNIA r='E WILso}t, Covtrnor DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE i�a jam, 1220 14 Street Sacramento, CA 95814 1 ' f County Agricultural Commissioner Enclosed for your Board of Supervisors' approval are seven (7) copies c= your contract. Please have all copies signed by the Cba_rman, or an authorized person, of your Board of Supervisors . You may retain one copy for your pending fl—le . Please return six (6) copies and a Resolution or Minute Order authoriz_ng execution to: Department of Food and =agriculture Contracts Office Room 155 1.220 n Street Sacramento, California 95814 ?lease sign and return "the attached Drug Free Work Place form (Gov. Coc_ Section 8'55) and return %-.ith the signed agreements. After completion of processing of these documents, two (2) signed copies be returned to you for•.iyour county records. Jean Walker Contract :•janager (916) 654-0808 Enclosures STATE OF CALIFORNIA 1 s 35 STANDARD AGREEMENT- AnoRNEYGEN RAL D BY THE CONTRACT NUMBER AM.NO. STD.2(REV.5.91) 93-0198 TAXPAYER'S FEDERAL EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NU.4= THIS AGREEMENT,made and entered into this 15th day of JUNE 19_93 94-6000509 in the State of California,by and between State of California,through its duly elected or appointed,qualified and acting TITLE OF OFFICER ACTING FOR STATE AGENCY DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF PESTICIDE REGULATION hereafter called the State, and CONTRACTOR'S NAME COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA hereafter called the Contractor. WITNESSETH: That the Contractor for and in consideration of the covenants,conditions,agreements,and stipulations of the State hereinafter expresscc does hereby agree to furnish to the State services and materials as follows: (Set forth service to be rendered by Contractor,amount to be paid Contracto time for performance or completion,and attach plans and specifications,if any.) Contractor to provide all equipment, materials, and personnel necessary to obtain and deliver the number and type of samples designated and in accordance with the obligations and specifications contained in the attached "Contract Specifications for Pesticide Residue Sampling", identified as Exhibit "A"; "Sample Delivery Schedule" , identified as Exhibit "B"; "Primary Sample Schedule", identified as Exhibit "C"; and "Alternate Monthly Sample Schedule" identified as Exhibit "D"; and by this reference made a part hereof. Contractor shall direct all inquiries and notices with respect to this agreement to the State Coordinator for County Residue Sampling Contracts, Room A-170, 1220 N Street, Sacramento, California 95814. The effective period of this agreement .shall be July 1, 1993 through June 30, 1994. This agreement must be signed and returned within 45 days after receipt by Contractor. The total amount payable under this agreement shall not exceed the amount specified in the attached "Budget Sheet" identified as Exhibit "E" and by this reference is made a part hereof. (Continued) CONTINUED ON SHEETS,EACH BEARING NAME OF CONTRACTOR AND CONTRACT NUMBER. The provisions on the reverse side hereof constitute a part of this agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF,this agreement has been executed by the parties hereto,upon the date first above written. STATE OF CALIFORNIA CONTRACTOR AGENCY CONTRACTOR(it other than an individual,state whether a corporation,parfnership,etc.) DEPARTMENT OF PESTICIDE REGULATION — COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA BY(AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE) BY AUTHGRtZED S UF1El ! PRINTED NAME OF PERSON SIGNING INTED NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON SJGNING JAMES W. ;JELLS 1 OM i ogiArSw CWS.BOSfd Of SOWS= TITLE ADDRESS DIRECTOR AMOUNT ENCUMBERED BY THIS PROGRAM,CATEGORY(CODE AND TITLE) FUND TITLE G/F Department of General Services DOCUMENT 17. 20.03 Pesticide Residue GENERAL Use Only 4,000.00 (OPTIONAL USE) PRIOR AMOUNT ENCUMBERED FOR THIS CONTRACT —0— ITEM CHAPTER STATUTE FISCAL YEAR TOTAL AMOUNT ENCUMBERED TO 3930-001-001 55 '93 93/94 C .J. SERV. DEPT.APPROVAL DATE OBJECT OF EXPENDITURE(CODE AND TITLE) NOT REQUIRED PER $ 4,000.00 569007 SAM 1215 I hereby certify upon my own personal knowledge that budgeted funds i T.B.A.NO. B.R.NO. are available for the period and purpose of the expenditure stated above. SIGNATURE OF ACCOUNTING OFFICER DATE' El CONTRACTOR r-1 STATE AGENCY DEPT.OF GEN.SER. ❑ CONTROLLER STATE Cr CA'._IFORNIA STANDARD AGREEMENT. :;=v. 5-91) (�E:VERS=) I. The Contractor agrees to indemnify,defend and save harmless the State,its off iters,a_ents and employees from any and all claims and losses accruing or resulting; to any and all contractors. !,tibcontractors, materialmen.laborers and any other person,firm or corporation furnishin' or supplyin_•.��ork Services. materials or supplies in connection kith the performance of this contract,and from any claims and losses accruing or resulting; to any person, firm or corpor-ation who may be injured or c:)mag,ed by the Contractor in the performance of this contract. 2. The Contractor,and the agents and employees of Contractor,in the performance of the:,_rccment,shall act in an independent capacity and not as officers or employees or agents of State of California. 3. The State may terminate this agreement and be relieved of the payment of any consideration to(.'onlractor should Contractor fail to perforttt.the covenants herein contained at the time and in the m:!nner herein provided. In the event of such termination the State may proceed with the work in any manner deemed proper by the Slate. The cost to the State shall be deducted from any sum.due the Contnu tnr under this agreement,and the balance,if any,shall be paid the Contractor upon demand. 4. Without the written consent of the State, this agreement is not assignable by Contractor ci[h r in whole or in part. 5. Time is of the essence in this agreement. C,. No alteration or variation of the terms of this contract shall be valid unless made in Nvritin and signed by the parties hereto,and no oral understanding or agreement not incorporated herein.sha!I he bindingon any of the parties hereto. 7. The consideration to he paid Contractor, as provided herein, shall he in compensation for all of Contractor's expenses incurred in the performance hereof, including travel :)nd 11c•r diem. unless otherwise expressly so provided. The Contractor shall be reimbursed by submitting an itemized invoice. on county letterhead, in triplicate, quarterly, in arrears, and identified with the contract number to: Department of Pesticide Regulation, Coordinator, Pesticide Residue, +220 N Street, Room A-170, Sacramento, California, 95814. Invoices must be submitted with signature and title of the person authorized t.o sign for the county. Invoices must identify: period covered, field sample numbers, total samples by type, price per sample, and total price for billing period. —2- 91 61014 Contract No. 93-0198 S Page Three ,-ESOLUTION COPY Of a resolution, order, ,motion, or ordinance of the local governing body by law having authority to enter into proposed contract authorizing e�:ecution of agreements must be included when contracting parties are county, i-i r manual Section y, district , boards or commissions. (State Administrative I i ?08) . DISPUTES Any dispute concerning a question of fact arising under the terms of this agreement .which is not disposed of within a reasonable period of time (ten days ) by the Contractor and State employees normally responsible for the administration of this Contract shall be brought to the attention of the Chief Executive Officer (or designated representative) of � each organization for joint resolution. SUBCONTRACTING Contractor shall not subcontract any services under this contract without prior approval of the State's representative. AMENDMENT/CANCELLATION This agreement may be amended upon written mutual consent, or cancelled by either party upon thirty (30) days written notice unlesslother-w-ise stated (State Administrative 'Manual Section 1247). BUDGET ACT It is mutually agreed that if the Budget Act of the current year and/or any subsequent years covered under this agreement does not appropriate sufficient fui.ds for the program this contract shall be of no further forte and effect. In this event, the State shall have no liability to pay any funds whatsoever to the Contractor or to furnish any other considerations under this contract and the Contractor shall not be obligated to perform any provisions of this contract. AUDIT It is hereby mutually agreed that the Contractor shall be subject to the e.xaminacion and audit of the Auditor General for a period of three years after final payment under this agreement (Government Code Section 10532) . The examination and audit shall be confined to those matters connected with the performance of this contract including but not limited to the cost of administering the contract. APPROVAL This contract .shall not be considered effective until signed by .both parties and approved by the Department of General Services if required (State Admin- istrative Manual Sections 1215 and 1216). 88-04-P.E. Rev. 12/89 ( 1) :;ontract No. 93-0198 'siEe Four _NVOICES AND PATIENTS The. Contractor shall render invoices for total monthly or quarterly charges in the month or quarter following the month or quarter for which the charges accrue. Invoices will be submitted in triplicate. Allow up to sixty (60) calendar days =or payment of invoices. NONDISCRIMINATION AGREEMENT During the performance of this contract , the recipient, contractor and 'its sub- contractors shall not deny the contract 's benefits to any person on the basis of religion, color, ethnic group identification, sex, age, physical or mental disability, nor shall they discriminate unlawfully against any employee or appli- cant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical handicap , mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age or sex. Contractor shall insure that the evaluation and treatment of employees and applicants for employment are free of such discrimination. Contractor shall comply with the provisions of the Fair Employment and Housing Act (Government Code, Section 12900 et seq. ) , the regulations promulgated there- under (California Code of Regulations , Title 2, Section 7285.0 et seq. ) , the provisions of Article 9. 5, Chapter 1, Part 1 , Division 3, Title 2 of the Govern- mens Code (Government Code, Sections 11135-11139. 5) and the regulations or standards adopted by the awarding State agency to implement such article. Reci:pient-, contractor and its subcontractors shall give written notice of their obligations under this clause to labor organizations with which they have a collective bargaining or other agreement. The contractor shall include the nondiscrimination and compliance provisions of this clause in all subcontracts to perform work under the contract. t 88-04-P.E. Rev. 12/89 ( 1) Agreement No. 93-0198 Exhibit A Page 1' EXHIBIT A. CONTRACT SPECIFICATIONS FOR PESTICIDE RESIDUE SAMPLING ARTICLE I. SAMPLES "Sampling" includes not only obtaining the sample in accordance with this protocol, but also packing, storing, and transporting the sample inaccordance with this protocol, within the time frames specified in Article II, below, Exhibit B, and Exhibit C. Priority Samples This pesticide-based program allows the Department : (1) to monitor pesticides which cannot be detected by current multi-residue screening techniques, and (2) to gather needed data on high priority pesticides with possible adverse health effects . This program also helps to establish a data base for Department scientists to use in determining that specific pesticides of concern, including any that are on the multi-residue screen, are safe to use in California. This program, using specific pesticide/commodity combinations, provides a means to determine: (1) whether the residues from nonscreenable pesticides are within allowable tolerance; (2) if pesticides behave, under California climatic conditions, in the same manner stated by the registrant ; and (3) if pesticides, which may have adverse health effects, are present in California produce. Samples are taken of commodities known to have been treated with a specific pesticide. They can be taken at the time of harvest ; or post-harvest, in the field, at packing sheds, etc. For most commodities, the time of harvest means when the edible portion of the commodity is mechanically or physically removed from the plant or soil . Certain commodities, such as grains or dried beans, may be sampled prior to actual harvest if the commodity is mature and ready for harvest . Prior approval to sample such commodities must be obtained from the State Coordinator who will confer with the appropriate district office. Post-harvest sampling does not include sampling of commodities in storage. Post-harvest does include sampling at hulling sheds, at packing sheds, or in the field while the commodity is being packed. Submit only that portion of the commoditv that will be offered for sale. Nut husks, leaves, stems, etc. , should be removed from the sample before submission. Questions concerning sample contents should be directed to the State Coordinator and/or district office. The field and grower must be identified, and the commodity cannot be comingled with that' of other growers or with any that have not been treated prior to sampling. The pesticide applied, the rate, and date of application, must be specified on the sample data sheet . A Pesticide Use Report shall not be submitted instead of documenting the information on the required sample data sheet form. . . Agreement No. 93-0198 7xbibic A ~ Page 2 These samples are gathered proportionately from various counties based on prior year use data contained in the Pesticide Use Report. Each pesticide/ commodity group combination will remain the name throughout the contract year uoIeon use of a pesticide is cancelled, data is needed on a pesticide of higher concern, or the commodity/pesticide combination is unavailable for sampling. Samplescannot be difid unless approved by the State Coordinator. ARTICLE II' SAMPLING PROTOCOL Training - County personnel who collect samples to fulfill this contract trained in the sampling protocol' Training shall be provided by the appropriate district office and conducted on an as needed basis. Sample delivery schedule - Samples must be delivered to a Pesticide Use representativeEnforcement in the appropriate district office on the day specified in Exhibit B. Sample delivery numbers - Divide the monthly contract numbers by the number of delivery days in a month. This is the maximum number to be delivered ' on your delivery day ooleoa authorized by the District Supervising Pesticide Use Specialist prior to sample collection and submission. Sampling Guidelines' for field sampling To determine overall compliance or illegal use, collect samples to be as representative of the field as possible. Samples shell be taken from five sites (five-point sample) of the field, approximately 25-100 feet in from the border, depending on field size or configuration. Samples shall he taken in each corner and one from the middle of the field' In irregular shaped _ fields, samples should be taken equal distance apart to represent the entire ' field or site. As a general rule, a minimum of one-pound of commodity is sufficient per sample, per specific analysis, or screen requested. Sampling Guidelines for commodities in containers Lot Size Sample Size (nubsampiea) (Total number of containers identifiable (Number of containers from which as belonging to one rower) samples are to be taken) I to 5 All 6 to 110 5 Ill to 300 lU 301 to 500 15 501 to 800 20 801 and over 25 As a general rule, a minimum of one-pound of commodity is sufficient per sample, per specific analysis, or screen requested. Agreement No. 93-0198 Exhibit A Page 3 Notification and Duplicate Samples If the owner of the commodity, the processor, or their representative is available at the time of sampling, they should be notified that the particular field, load, or lot is being sampled. When sampling is complete, they should be provided with a copy of the Produce Residue Sample sheet. When sampling at a grading station, the sample sheet should accompany the standardization document. If the owner or processor requests a duplicate sample, this can be accomplished by either: (1) taking a double size sample and randomly splitting it into two samples, or (2) taking two parallel samples at the same time. In either case, the duplicate samples should be as identical as possible. Equipment The following equipment should be carried or available when collecting samples : . Rubber gloves Knife/shears Felt tip marker with indelible ink Small and large paper bags/cardboard boxes Plastic bags/Trash can liners Zip lock storage bags Styrofoam ice chest Ice/blue ice Wide package sealing tape Sample data sheet Worker Safetv Wear required protective clothing when entering a treated field before the safety interval has elapsed. Sample Care Samples should be kept as cool as possible after collection and handled in such a wav as to avoid bruising. "Blue ice" in styrofoam ice chests is a good way to transport , especially in the summer. Paper bags or cardboard boxes should be used to collect samples. Write your sample number (not to exceed eight characters) on the outside of the paper bag containing the sample. Complete the produce residue sample sheet, seal it in a zip lock bag and attach it to the bag containing the sample. Place the paper bag inside a large plastic bag or trash can liner to keep sample from getting wet during handling or shipping. Do not put sample directiv into plastic bags. Plastic causes sweating and chemical analyses problems. Place the sample in the ice chest and then seal the lid of the ice chest with wide package sealing tape . Agreement No. 93-0198 Exhibit A Page 4 If the samples cannot be delivered in person, shipping should be done by a delivery service that guarantees next day delivery, such as Greyhound, U.P.S. , etc. , to a pesticide use enforcement representative in the appropriate district office. Samples must be delivered to a California Department of Food and Agriculture laboratory representative in the appropriate district office on the day specified in Exhibit B, unless otherwise approved by the District Supervising Pesticide Use Specialist . Samples taken more than a day prior to scheduled delivery should be refrigerated. The laboratory will not analyze decomposed or badly dehydrated samples, and the sample will have to be retaken. Counties will not be reimbursed for rejected samples. ARTICLE III. AGENCY RESPONSIBILITY The California Department of Pesticide Regulation shall through delegation to appropriate Pesticide Enforcement District office: A. Provide technical assistance and training to county agricultural com- missioner personnel on sampling procedures and completing Residue Sample Sheet (Form 38-002) . Training is required and shall be provided to county personnel by each district office. B. Provide county agricultural commissioners, by phone, with the results of analyses for all contract samples found with illegal residues, or which may require immediate notification. C. Provide county a copy of sample data sheet , with analytical results, for all samples taken under the contract. D. Ensure that submitted samples meet the contract requirements. The county agricultural commissioner shall: A. Obtain the minimum number of samples as specified in Exhibit C unless otherwise approved by the State Coordinator. B. Ensure that all samples are identified by a field sample number and accompanied by a properly complete sample data sheet . Samples with data sheets which are not properly completed will not be accepted and the sample will have to be retaken. (Sample identification shall be no more than eight characters. ) C. Send personnel to training provided by California Department of Pesticide Regulation for residue sampling. D. Ensure that all sampling procedures follow those outlined in Article II, "Sampling Protocol". Agreement No . 93-0198 Exhibit A Page 5 E. Allow the State to perform quality control of the county sampling program. F. Allow the State to accompany samplers. This may constitute field training for county personnel as well as a quality control check. G. Transport all samples to the California Department of Food and Agriculture laboratory representative in the appropriate district office designated, assuring that the samples arrive on the day designated, with two (2) sample data .sheets (original and copy) for each sample attached, and in a manner suitable for analysis. H. Contact the State Coordinator prior to taking any samples not already specified in the contract. I. Contact the District Supervising Pesticide Use Specialist prior to taking any samples which will not meet the delivery day and numbers specified in Exhibits B and C. J. Be responsible for maintaining the "chain of custody" since contract samples are "official" samples. Contra Costa County Agreement No. 93-0198 Exhibit B EXHIBIT B - SAMPLE DELIVERY SCHEDULE *DELIVERY DAY - THURSDAY *Samples may be delivered the afternoon prior to your scheduled delivery day. However, samples are to be delivered to a pesticide use enforcement representative in the district office no later than 8 a.m. of the scheduled delivery day. 1993/94 MONTHLY SAMPLE SCHEDULE AGREEMENT #93-0198 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY EXHIBIT C JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN TOTAL PRIORITY PESTICIDES 2,4-D/WHEAT 2 2 AZINPHOS-ME UYL/APPLES 2 5 2 9 AZINPHOS-MEI'HYL/PEARS 1 2 3 CHLOROTHAWNIL/APRICOTS 3 CHLOROTHALONIL/TOMATOES 2 1 3 DIMETHOATE/I'OMATDES 2 2 4 DIURON/ASPARAGUS 3 2 1 6 METHAMIDOPHOS/TOMATOES 1 1 2 MEI'HOMYL/BEANS 1 1 1 3 METHOMYL/CORN, SWEET 2 3 1 2 8 MEVINPHOS/MELONS 1 1 2 MEVINPHOS/PEPPERS, BELL 1 1 1 3 OXAMYL/SQUASH 2 2 TOTAL PRIORITY PESTICIDES 11 14 10 2 3 2 1 7 50 Contra Costa Countv Agreement No. 93-0198 Exhibit D BUDGET SHEET Pesticide Residue Sampling Expense Number of Type of Cost Per Samples Samples Sample Total SO Priority Samples @ . $80.00 = $4,000.00 Total 93/94 Contract $4,000.00