1. Licensing and Responsibility
1.1 For billing and permitting purposes, all work shall be performed under ConnectAbility of MN, Inc.’s Residential Contractor License.

1.2 The Subcontractor acknowledges and agrees that all labor, materials, and warranties provided shall be under the Subcontractor’s Residential Contractor License, and the Subcontractor shall remain fully responsible for workmanship and compliance with applicable building codes.

2. Scope of Work and Change Orders
2.1 The Subcontractor’s work is limited strictly to the Scope of Work as presented and agreed upon in writing at the time of payment.

2.2 No additional work shall be performed, and no additional charges shall be incurred, without prior written authorization.

2.3 Any modifications, additions, or deletions to the Scope of Work require a formal Change Order.

2.4 All Change Orders must receive County approval through ConnectAbility of MN, Inc. prior to being agreed to, performed, or invoiced.

3. Payment Terms
3.1 Contractor shall pay Subcontractor 50% of the agreed subcontract price upon commencement of work.

3.2 The remaining balance shall be paid upon final approval and sign-off by the County Case Manager confirming satisfactory completion of the project.

4. Termination
4.1 Contractor may terminate this Agreement and/or any project at any time, with or without cause, by providing written notice to Subcontractor.

4.2 If the project is terminated by the State of Minnesota/ County Case Manager, the Subcontractor shall return the down payment to ConnectAbility of MN, Inc. / the State of Minnesota within 45 days of written notice.

4.3 On a limited basis, with prior written approval from the State, the Subcontractor may be reimbursed for reasonable costs of unreturnable, pre-purchased materials directly related to the terminated project.

5. Warranties
5.1 Subcontractor shall provide all warranties for workmanship, labor, and materials as required under Minnesota law, and such warranties shall be enforceable directly against the Subcontractor.

5.2 Contractor shall not be held liable for warranty claims arising from Subcontractor’s work.

6. No Liens
6.1 The Subcontractor expressly waives and relinquishes any right to file a mechanic’s lien, materialman’s lien, or any other lien or claim of encumbrance against ConnectAbility of MN, Inc., the State of Minnesota, or any property related to the project.

6.2 The Subcontractor acknowledges that the State of Minnesota is the client and agrees that no liens of any kind may be asserted against state-owned or state-funded property.

7. Communication and Jobsite Requirements
The chain of communication is:

- Client served works directly with ConnectAbility of MN, limited or no external communicate with the subcontractor with the client.

- ConnectAbility of MN communicates directly with the county case manager and the State of Minnesota.

Because of the nature of the population we are serving these guidelines MUST BE STRICTLY ADHERED TO:

1) You must be on time or notify ConnectAbility of MN directly so we can communicate with the client and the case manager. A minimum of 4 hours notice is required so arrangements can be made for the client as needed.

2) Your tools must be removed daily.

3) Your worksite must be clear of debris and mess daily.

4) Special consideration to minimize dust must be made.

5) If a bathroom is to be demoed, a working toilet and water must be in place within 2 business days (not over a weekend).

6) The predetermined schedule must be adhered to due to a client’s situation regarding start and end times of daily work.

7) ConnectAbility of MN is the Contractor of record.

8) A client has the right to pay for upgraded materials; there is a specific process and agreement form for this. Coordiantion of this process is through ConnectAbility of MN team members and payment from the client is directly to the subcontractor.

8. Indemnification
Subcontractor shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless ConnectAbility of MN, Inc. from any claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses arising out of Subcontractor’s work, negligence, or breach of this Agreement.

9. Compliance with Law
Subcontractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations, including licensing requirements and building codes.

10. Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior discussions, negotiations, and agreements, whether oral or written. Any amendments must be in writing and signed by both parties.

Onboarding and Insurance Requirements

ConnectAbility of MN is in the process of onboarding the individual or company VENDOR to potentially partner with for a specified period and at a predetermined price. Details of the service duration and cost are outlined in the bid request and will be confirmed in subsequent communications if ConnectAbility of MN moves forward with initiating services with the above-named vendor.

Waiver and Assumption of Liability

The VENDOR performing the service agrees to the following:

1. Liability for Personal Injuries and Property Damage: The VENDOR assumes all liability for any personal injuries and property damage that occur as a direct result of their performance.
2. Responsibility for Personal Property: The VENDOR assumes full responsibility for their personal property while providing services.

Proof of Liability Insurance

To become an active vendor with ConnectAbility of MN, the VENDOR must provide certificate of liability insurance. This insurance must cover personal injuries and property damage that may arise during the performance of services under this agreement.

Privacy and Use of Information

The information provided by the VENDOR during the onboarding process is considered private and secure. It will be used solely for the purposes outlined in this document, including background, OIG Exclusion List checks annual audit and 1099 reporting. ConnectAbility of MN will not use this information for any other purposes without the VENDOR's explicit consent.

Independent Contractor Status

By submitting my information, I understand that I am providing this service as an independent contractor contracted by ConnectAbility of MN. I will be provided with a federal 1099 Miscellaneous Income form from ConnectAbility of MN for services rendered. ConnectAbility of MN will not withhold income tax from my fee.

By providing my electronic signature below, I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to the terms and conditions outlined above.

HIPAA Privacy Agreement

This Privacy Agreement ("Agreement"), is effective upon signing this Agreement and is entered into by and between ConnectAbility of MN ("Covered Entity") and the above named "Business Associate" (VENDOR).

1. Term
This Agreement shall remain in effect for the duration of Services provided and shall apply to all of the Services and/or Supplies delivered by the Business Associate pursuant to this Agreement.

2. HIPAA Assurances
In the event Business Associate creates, receives, maintains, or otherwise is exposed to personally identifiable or patient or other medical information defined as Protected Health Information ("PHI") in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 or its relevant regulations ("HIPAA") and otherwise meets the definition of Business Associate as defined in the HIPAA Privacy Standards (45 CFR Parts 160 and 164), Business Associate shall:

You are restricted from sharing the following:
Person’s Name
Address
Medical condition
Personal details with anyone that is not directly related to providing services for this person

Billing and Payment Terms

I understand that ConnectAbility of MN receives vendor invoices and then submits them to the State of Minnesota or the appropriate insurance company for reimbursement. Once the claim is paid, ConnectAbility of MN will issue payment to the vendor for the corresponding invoice. At times, vendors may be asked to split an invoice to allow for faster payment. ConnectAbility of MN cannot accept invoices submitted as photographs of or handwritten invoices; an online invoicing solution is available for use. In order to comply with state and insurance regulations, all invoices must be submitted within two (2) months of the service date. Insurance companies and state programs enforce specific claim submission timelines, and ConnectAbility of MN is required to perform timely billing in order to remain in compliance.

Sales Tax Exemption Acknowledgment

I acknowledge that I understand ConnectAbility of MN is a non-profit organization and is therefore sales tax-exempt. I also acknowledge that the ST-3 form for my records can be found on the Service Provider Resources page.

Background and Exclusions Check Consent

I consent to Background and Exclusion Checks done by ConnectAbility of MN to confirm my eligibility as a potential Service Provider.

By providing my electronic signature below, I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to the terms and conditions outlined above.

Requester's name and address

ConnectAbility of MN
2901 3rd St S Waite Park MN 56387

Part I Taxpayer Identification Number

Enter your TIN. The TIN provided must match the name given on line 1 to avoid backup withholding.
For individuals, this is generally your social security number (SSN). However, for a resident alien, sole proprietor, or disregarded entity, see the instructions for Part I on the IRS website.

For other entities, it is your employer identification number (EIN). If you do not have a number, see How to get a TIN, on the IRS website.

Note: If the account is in more than one name, see the instructions for line 1. See also What Name and Number To Give the Requester for guidelines on whose number to enter.

Part II Certification

Under penalties of perjury, I certify that:

1. The number shown on this form is my correct taxpayer identification number (or I am waiting for a number to be issued to me); and
2. I am not subject to backup withholding because (a) I am exempt from backup withholding, or (b) I have not been notified by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that I am subject to backup withholding as a result of a failure to report all interest or dividends, or (c) the IRS has notified me that I am no longer subject to backup withholding; and
3. I am a U.S. citizen or other U.S. person (defined below); and
4. The FATCA code(s) entered on this form (if any) indicating that I am exempt from FATCA reporting is correct.