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PSC between DHS and Berry Dunn McNeil & Parker, LLC dba BerryDunn OPCMR CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TIDS AGREEMENT is made this ___ day of _____ , 20_, in the Territory of the Virgin Islands, by and between the Government of the Virgin Islands, Department of Property and Procurement, on behalf of the Department of Human Services (hereinafter referred to as "Government") and Berry Dunn McNeil & Parker, LLC, dba BerryDunn whose address is 2211 Congress Street, Portland, Maine 04102 (hereinafter referred to as "Contractor"). WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the Government is in need of the services of a Contractor to provide Enterprise Portfolio Management Office (EPfMO) services to assist with supporting and implementing critical Medicaid Enterprise strategic initiatives focusing on Medicaid Information Technology Architecture (MITA) State Self-Assessment (SS-A) support, contract management support, strategic planning support, and outcomes-based certification support, as well as other activities that require an independent perspective on the Medicaid Enterprise (sub-project management support), which duties and responsibilities are more particularly described in Addendum I (Scope of Services) attached hereto; and WHEREAS, the Contractor was selected in accordance with §31 VIC 239(a)(8); and WHEREAS, the Contractor represents that it is willing and capable of providing such services; and NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, and intending to be legally bound by this written instrument, the parties hereto do covenant and agree as follows: 1. SERVICES The Contractor will provide the services described in Addendum I (Scope of Services) attached hereto and made a part of this contract. 2. TERM AND EFFECTIVE DATE The term of this Contract shall be from August 1, 2024 to December 31, 2025. Upon the date of execution of this Contract by the Governor of the U. S. Virgin Islands, this Contract shall become effective for the Term set out herein. The Government in its sole discretion, shall have the option to renew this Contract for a period of one additional year subject to the same terms noted herein, by providing the Contractor with sixty (60) days written notice of the Government's election to renew. 3. COMPENSATION The Government, in consideration of the satisfactory performance of the services described in Addendum I (Scope of Services), agrees to pay Contractor a sum not to exceed Eight Million Nine Hundred Fifty Contract No._______ _1 Contractor's Initial 24 September 4th P069DHST24 P069DHST24 Type text here P069DHST24 P069DHST24 PSC between OHS and Berry Dunn McNeil & Parker, LLC dba BerryDunn OPCMR (iii) no financial interest in the Contract as that term is defined in section 1101 (1) of said Code chapter. 21.NOTICE Any notice required to be given by the Terms of this Contract shall be deemed to have been given when the same is sent by certified mail, postage prepaid or personally delivered, addressed to the parties as follows: 22. LICENSURE I GOVERNMENT Lisa M. Alejandro Commissioner Department of Property and Procurement 8201 Sub Base, Suite 4 St. Thomas Virgin Islands 00802 Averil E. George Commissioner Department of Human Services 3011 Estate Golden Rock Christiansted, VI 00820 CONTRACTOR Shea Berry-Brennan Principal Berry Dunn McNeil & Parker, LLC dba Berry Dunn 2211 Congress Street, Portland, Maine 04102 The Contractor covenants that it has: (a) obtained all of the applicable licenses or permits, permanent, temporary or otherwise as required by Title 27 of the Virgin Islands Code; and (b) familiarized itself with the applicable provisions of Title 27 of the Virgin Islands Code pertaining to professions and occupations. 23. OTHER PROVISIONS Addenda I, II, and III attached hereto are a part of this Contract and are incorporated hereiµ by reference. Contract No. ------- 5 Contractor's Initial~ P069DHST24 PSC between DHS and Berry Dunn McNeil & Parker, LLC dba BerryDunn OPCMR 24. DEBARMENT CERTIFICATION By execution of this contract, the contractor certifies that it is eligible to receive contract awards using federally appropriated funds and that it has not been suspended or debarred from entering into contracts with any federal agency. The Contractor shall include this provision in each of its subcontracts hereunder and shall furnish its subcontractors with the current "LIST OF PARTIES EXCLUDED FROM FEDERAL PROCUREMENT OR NON-PROCUREMENT". In the event the Contractor or any subcontractor misrepresents its eligibility to receive contract awards using federal funds, the Contractor or subcontractor agrees that it shall not be entitled to payment for any work performed under this contract or any subcontract and that the Contractor or subcontractor shall promptly reimburse the Government of the Virgin Islands for any progress payments heretofore made. 25. FALSE CLAIMS Contractor warrants that it shall not, with respect to this Contract, make or present any claim upon or against the Government of the Virgin Islands, or any officer department, board, commission, or other agency thereof, knowing such claims to be false, fictitious or fraudulent. Contractor acknowledges that making such a false, fictitious or fraudulent claim is an offence under Virgin Islands law. 26. NOTICE OF FEDERAL FUNDING Contractor acknowledges that this Contract is funded, in whole or in part, by federal funds. Contractor warrants that it shall not, with respect to this Contract, make or present any claim knowing such claim to be false, fictitious, or fraudulent. Contractor acknowledges that making such a false, fictitious, or fraudulent claim is a federal offence 27. INSURANCE Contractor shall maintain the following insurance coverages during the term of this Contract (a) COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY: Commercial general liability insurance, in a form acceptable to the Government, on a "per occurrence" basis with a minimum limit of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) for any one person per occurrence for death or personal injury and one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) for any one occurrence for property damage. Insurance policy(ies) shall name the Government of the Virgin Islands as the certificate holder and additional insured via an endorsement. (b) PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY: Professional liability insurance, in a form acceptable to the Government, which covers the services being performed under this Contract, with policy limits of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) per claim. The Government shall be listed thereon as a certificate holder. Contract No. ______ _ 6 Contractor's Initial P069DHST24 P069DHST24 P P069DHST24