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1316 COUNTY -CITY BuiLDIN G PHONE 574/235-9251
227 W. JEFFERSON BouLEVARD FAX 574/ 235-9171
SOUM BEND. INDIANA 46601-1830
CITY OF SOUTH BEND PETE BUTTIGIEG, MAYOR
BOARD, OF PUBLIC WORKS
December 21, 2017
Matthew Czmer
AccordWare, LLC
2250 Butterfield Drive, Suite 230
Troy, MI 48084
RE: License Services Agreement
Dear Mr. Czmer:
The Board of Public Works, at its meeting held on December 21, 2017, approved the above
referenced agreement for the benefit website for City of South Bend employees in the
amount of $50,400.
Enclosed please find a copy of the agreement for your records.
If you have any further questions regarding this matter, please call this office at (574) 235-
9251.
Sincerely,
Linda M. Mal tin, Clerk
Enclosure
C' Jeri Hockenhull, Administration & Finance
Lyra Clarl<, Human Resources
Tierra Davis, Human Resources
GAIzy A. GILO'r S(JZANNA M, FRITZBFRO ELAZABETij A. MARAM DAME A. MuE1,LER Tlil: RESE J. DORM)
License and Services Agreement
This License and Services Agreement (including all attachments hereto), (collectively, the "Agreement"), is between
AccordWare LLC ("Service Company") whose address is 2250 Butterfield Drive, Suite 230, Troy, MI 48084 and The City of
South Bend Indiana ("Client") whose address is 227 W. Jefferson Blvd, South Bend IN 46601. The terms of this Agreement
shall apply to all licenses and services provided by AccordWare LLC under this Agreement (including any amendments and
attachments). This Agreement is effective as of the date set forth in the Order Form (the "Agreement Effective Date"). Service
Company and Client agree as follows:
1:. DEFINITIONS.
1.1 "Application Software" means the BenXpress
proprietary Application Software listed on an Order Form.
1.2 "Client Services" or "Services" means any services
listed in this Agreement or the Order Form.
1.3 "Customizations" means any customizations
developed for Client by Service Company that are listed in
Exhibit A and/or on an Order Form.
1.4 "Licensed User" means an individual who may
access and use the Application Software, as set forth on the
attached Order Form. In the event that Client's use exceeds
the number of Licensed Users set forth on the attached Order
Form, Client shall pay to Service Company additional license
fees at the rate set forth on the Order Forrn.
1.5 "Order Fornr" means the form for ordering Software,
Maintenance, Customizations and Client Services from
Service Company under this Agreement which shall be
executed by an authorized representative of both parties.
Additional Order Forms may be added from time to time. The
effective date of an Order Form is the date set forth on the
applicable Order Form ( "Order Form Effective Date ").
1.6 "Software " means the BenXpress Application
Software and the Customizations as identified on an Order
Form.
2. LICENSE.
2.1 License for Application Software and
Customizations. Upon payment of applicable license fees as
set forth in an Order Form, Service Company grants to Client
a non-exclusive, limited license to use the Application
Software and the Customizations listed on the Order Form in
the United States, solely for Client's internal business, in
accordance with the terms and conditions set forth herein and
in the Order Form,
2.2 Service Company will make the Software available to
Licensed Users through the Internet at a URL to be
determined by Client and Service Company. The Software
shall only be accessible to Licensed Users with a unique
username and password. More than one individual may not
use the same password and/or login.
2.3 Disassembly, Reverse Engineering, and Use
Restrictions. Service Company and/or its licensors shall retain
all title, copyright and other proprietary rights in the
Application Software and Customizations; provided, however,
that Service Company and/or its licensors shall not acquire
any rights in Clients' proprietary information that may be
provided by Client and incorporated into any Customization at
Client's request. Client does not acquire any rights, express or
implied, in the Software, other than those specified in this
Agreement, Client acknowledges that the Software contains
trade secrets and Confidential Information of Service
Company and/or its licensors. Client agrees (1) not to permit
unauthorized third parties to access or use the Software; (2)
not to cause or permit the reverse engineering or disassembly
or decompilation or translation into human -readable form of
the Software (or any portion thereof); and (3) not to copy any
part of the Software or its documentation. Client may not rent,
lease, sub -license, lend or transfer such Software.
3. SERVICES.
3.1 Service Company will provide Customizations and Client
Services agreed to by the parties under the terms of this
Agreement and in accordance with the terms set forth in the
applicable Order Form for such Customizations and Client
Services. Client agrees to provide Service Company with
certain assistance or materials in connection with
Customizations requested by Client, including, without
limitation, photographs, graphics, audio and written content,
logos and other assistance and materials reasonably requested
by Service Company. Service Company will provide Client
with Client Services necessary to make the BenXpress website
available to Client's Licensed Users and reasonable
instructional assistance to Client's training manager or other
designated person responsible for administration, access and
use by Licensed Users of the Software.
4. SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT.
4.1 Software Maintenance, Service Company will work
to correct errors in the Software in accordance with the
Service Company then -current maintenance policies. Service
Company agrees to offer such maintenance free of charge
throughout the term of this Agreement. Such maintenance
shall also include updates that Service Company makes
available to its Clients generally at no charge. Maintenance
shall not, however, include new versions or functionalities of
the Software for which Service Company charges an
additional fee to its Clients generally.
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4.2 Support. Service Company shall provide the Client
Support Services set out in Exhibits A and B.
4.3 Sofhvare Changes and Updates. Service Company
shall make available or provide updates for the Application
Software as required in the Service Company's reasonable
judgment to maintain the accuracy of the Application
Software in light of changes in the applicable law. Service
Company hereby reserves the right to change any aspect of the
information forming a part of the Application Software at any
time, including any features, functionality, database or other
content, provided, however, that Service Company will not
suspend or discontinue use of the Application Software during
the tern of any license granted hereunder except in the event
of a breach of this Agreement by Client. Service Company
may also impose certain limitations upon certain features or
restrict Client's access to portions of the Software without
liability; provided, however, that Service Company has
provided written or electronic notice of any changes or
updates to the Software within 10 business days prior to such
changes or updates taking effect.
5. PAYMENT.
5.1 Invoicing and Payment. Unless otherwise stated in an
applicable Order Form, Client will be invoiced on the first day
of each month for all License, Maintenance and Support Fees
due that month. Such fees will be due and payable within 30
days after receipt of said invoices. Implementation,
Customization and Annual Base Management fees, if any,
shall be due within 30 days after receipt of invoices for said
fees. Client agrees to reimburse Service Company for all pre -
approved out-of-pocket expenses incurred in performing its
obligations hereunder, including, without limitation, approved
mailing, marketing, employee cornmunications and travel
expenses.
5.2 Late Payment. Client's failure to pay any invoice
within 10 business days of the due date for the applicable
invoice shall be a breach of the Agreement and Service
Company shall have the right to discontinue providing
services until such unpaid invoices are paid in full.
5.3 Taxes. The fees and rates listed in this Agreement do
not include taxes. If Service Company is required to assess or
pay taxes on the licenses or services provided hereunder, or on
any transactions hereunder, then such taxes shall be billed to
and paid by Client. This section shall not apply to taxes based
on Service Company's income.
6. CONFIDENTIALITY.
6.1 Definition. "Confidential Information " means all
information disclosed by Client or Service Company relating
to the Software, Customizations and any business terns of
The Service Company relationship with Client including but
not limited to pricing, functionalities, specifications, responses
to requests for information, the terms of this Agreement, and
all other information identified in writing by Service Company
as confidential; and in the case of Client, all information
relating to Client's employees and consultants (including but
not limited to protected health information, as more fully
described below), course results, and all other information
identified by Client in writing as confidential. Information that
is required to be disclosed by law or judicial order, may be
disclosed provided that prior written notice of such required
disclosure is furnished to the party owning such Confidential
Information as soon as practicable.
6.2 Obligations of Confidentiality. Each party to this
Agreement agrees to treat as strictly confidential the
"Confidential Information " of the other party received under
this Agreement. Each party shall use the Confidential
Information of the other party only to perform its obligations
under this Agreement and will disclose such Confidential
Information within its organization only to those of its
employees who need to know the Confidential Information in
order to perform such party's obligations under this
Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Service Company
may disclose Client's Confidential Information to third parties
to the extent necessary to assist Service Company with
performance of its obligations under this Agreement, provided
that such third parties are subject to appropriate confidentiality
obligations.
6.3 Information Not Subject to Confidentiality
Requirements. The following information will not be subject
to Section 6.2: (a) information that is in the public domain or
that enters the public domain through no fault of the party
obligated to keep the information confidential (the "Receiving
Party'); (b) information independently developed by the
Receiving Party, without any use of information disclosed by
the other party; (c) information rightfully disclosed to the
Receiving Party by a third party without continuing
restrictions on its use; (d) information known to the Receiving
Party prior to the Agreement Effective Date which was not
obtained from the disclosing party to this Agreement; and (e)
information that is required to be disclosed by law or judicial
order, provided that prior written notice of such required
disclosure is furnished to the party owning such Confidential
Information as soon as practicable in order to afford such
party an opportunity to seek a protective order and that if such
order cannot be obtained disclosure may be made without
liability, but only to the least extent required to comply with
such law or order.
6A Confidentiality of Health Information. Service
Company acknowledges that by reason of the nature of the
services to be provided, Service Company and its personnel
may become acquainted with Protected Health Information
("PHI") of Client's employees and all such data will be held in
strict confidence. No private health information will be given
to Client except in the form of aggregate data. Except as
required by legal process or permitted under the Health
Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ("HIPAA")
Privacy and Security Rules (hereinafter defined), PHI shall not
be disclosed to unauthorized third patties by Service
Company. Service Company agrees that it will use such
information provided by Client solely in providing the
Services and will not disclose, divulge, discuss, disseminate,
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copy or otherwise use or cause to be used any of Client's
information, including but not limited to employee PHI,
except as required in performing the Set -vices or as required by
legal process or permitted under the HIPAA Privacy and
Security Rules (hereinafter defined). In the course of
providing Services, Client recognizes that Service Company
may provide information to third parties, with whom Service
Company has contracts to provide services under this
Agreement and that the disclosure of such information to such
third parties shall not constitute a breach of this Section 6;
provided, however, Service Company shall protect PHI in
accordance with the provisions of law, including but not
limited to, HIPAA, as set forth more fully in Paragraph 6.5
below.
6.5 HIPAA Requirements. Client and Service Company
shall carry out their obligations under this Agreement in full
compliance, to the extent the same may be applicable to there,
with HIPAA and all security and privacy regulations issued
thereunder, as amended, modified, or supplemented by the
Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical
Health Act of 2009 ("HITECH") and regulations issued
thereunder, and as the same may be amended and in effect
from time to time during the term of this Agreement
(collectively referred to as the "HIPAA Privacy and Security
Rules") and all other applicable State and U.S. Federal laws
and regulations pertaining to the confidentiality of health
information. The Parties will implement appropriate
safeguards to prevent use or disclosure of PHI and will
implement administrative, physical, and technical safeguards
that reasonably and appropriately protect the confidentiality,
integrity, and availability of any electronic PHI that it creates,
receives, maintains, or transmits. Client represents that it has
obtained, or will obtain prior to the commencement of this
Agreement, all consents and authorizations necessary for
Client to disclose PHI to Service Company. Client further
represents that it is solely responsible for obtaining all such
consents and disclosures and any information disclosed to
Service Company by Client will be subject to an effective and
valid consent or authorization and in accordance with the
HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules. Service Company will
use and/or disclose PHI only to the extent necessary in
furtherance of its obligations and duties under this Agreement,
inclusive of provision of data aggregation set -vices, and as
authorized and permitted by the HIPAA Privacy and Security
Rules or other applicable law or as authorized by Client.
Upon termination of this Agreement, or upon request of
Client, whichever occurs first, if feasible, Service Company
will return or destroy all PHI received from or created or
received by Service Company on behalf of Client that Service
Company still maintains in any form and retain no copies of
such information, or if such return or destruction is not
feasible, Service Company will extend the protections
provided for hereunder to the information and limit fw•ther
uses and disclosures to those purposes that make the return or
destruction of the information not feasible.
7. Representations; Remedies;
Indemnification And Limitations
7.1 Representations & Warranties. Service Company
represents and warrants to Client that;
(a) All Customizations and Client Service
performed under this Agreement shall be performed in a
workmanlike manner in accordance with industry standards.
(b) The Software shall typically be accessible to
Licensed Users through the Internet at a URL to be
determined by Client and Service Company at all times during
the terra of this Agreement except for scheduled or emergency
maintenance periods, required repairs and loss or interruption
of services due to causes beyond the control of Company or
which are not reasonably foreseeable by Company, including,
but not limited to, interruption or failure of telecommunication
or digital transmission links and Internet slow -downs or
failures, Company shall provide Client reasonable advance
notice of all scheduled maintenance periods. Company will
use due diligence and commercially reasonable best efforts in
determining the source of and in fixing or repairing
unscheduled interruptions to the availability of the Software to
Licensed Users.
7.2 Warranty Limitation. The warranties set forth in this
Agreement will not apply if (i) the Software is used other than
in accordance with The Company instructions; (ii) the
Software is altered, modified or converted by Client or any
third party; (iii) the operation of the Software is affected by a
malfunction in any of Client's hardware, services or software
not provided by Company; (iv) any other cause Within the
control of Client results in the Software becoming inoperative;
or (v) Client materially breaches this Agreement and fails to
cure such breach within thirty (30) calendar days of the date of
notice of such breach. EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE
EXPRESSLY PROVIDED ABOVE, THE CLIENT
SERVICES AND ALL SOFTWARE ARE PROVIDED "AS
IS," AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND,
INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
NONINFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
8. Li-mITATION OF LL BILITY
The Company cumulative liability to Client for any
and all proven, direct and foreseeable damages related to the
Software, the services provided or to be provided hereunder,
or otherwise arising out of this Agreement shall not exceed the
total amount of license fees paid by Client to Company under
this Agreement for the Software causing the damages.
NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER PROVISION TO THE
CONTRARY IN THIS AGREEMENT, COMPANY WILL
NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL,
SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, WHETHER FORESEEABLE OR
UNFORESEEABLE, AND WHETHER OR NOT SERVICE
COMPANY WAS NOTIFIED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
THE SAME, ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT. Client
acknowledges that the exclusion and limitation of remedies
provided under this Agreement are neither unreasonable nor
unconscionable and if Company and/or its licensors' liability
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had not been so limited, the fees charged to Client hereunder
would have been substantially higher.
9. TERM AND TERMINATION
9.1 Term. This Agreement will commence on
the Effective Date and will remain in effect for the period
specified in an Order Form or until terminated as set forth
below:
(a) Termination for Cause. Either party will
have the right to terminate this Agreement if the other party
breaches any material provision of this Agreement and fails to
make substantial progress to cure such breach within thirty
(30) calendar days after receipt of written notice of the breach
from the non -breaching party.
(b) Effect of Termination for Cause. Upon
Client's termination of this Agreement for cause, Client will be
responsible for and will pay Company for all license and
Client Services fees and expenses incurred up to the effective
date of such termination, as set forth on any Order Form,
Upon The Company termination of this Agreement for cause,
the license to use the Software as set forth in Section 2 of this
Agreement will immediately terminate and Client will be
responsible for and will pay Company for all license and
Client Services fees and expenses incurred up to the effective
date of such termination, as set forth on any Order Form.
Upon termination by Company, Client shall immediately
return all copies of the Software to Company.
10. MISCELLANEOUS
10.1 Notices. All notices given hereunder shall be proper
if delivered by any of the following methods: (a) by hand
delivery, (b) by certified U.S. mail, return receipt requested,
postage prepaid, (c) by overnight courier, or (d) by confirmed
electronic mail ("E-niail"), in each case directed to the persons
and at the addresses listed below, which persons or address
may be changed by written notification. All notices shall be
deemed received as follows: (a) if hand -delivered, on the date
of delivery, (b) if mailed, on the date of receipt appearing on
the return receipt card, (c) if sent by overnight courier, on the
date receipt is confirmed by such courier service, or (d) if sent
by E-mail, twenty-four (24) hours after the message was sent,
provided that any notice relating to a default or claim of
default under this Agreement that is sent by E-mail, must also
be sent by one of the other methods described above.
All notices for Service Company shall be addressed and
delivered to:
AccordWare, LLC
2250 Butterfield Drive, Suite 230
Troy, MI 48084
248-822-7777 (phone)
248-822-7377 (fax)
E-Mail: mezmer@accordware.com
it to urent, a[i notices snail be addressed and delivered to:
ATTN: Tierra Davis
The City of South Bend
227 West Jefferson Blvd.
South Bend, IN 46601
(574) 235 5510
E-Mail: tdavis@soutlrbendin.gov j
10.2 Entire Agreement Each party acknowledges that it
has read this Agreement, understands it, and agrees to be
bound by its terms. The parties further agree that this
Agreement, together with all Order Forms and amendments
hereto, is the complete and exclusive statement of the
agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter of
this Agreement and that it supersedes and merges all prior
proposals, understandings, and agreements, whether oral or
written, between the parties with respect to such subject
matter. To the extent there is any conflict or inconsistency
between the terms of the body of this Agreement and those of
an Order Form, the terms of the Order Form shall control.
This Agreement may not be modified except by a written
instrument duly executed by the parties hereto.
10.3 No Waiver. No delay or failure by either party to
exercise any right hereunder shall constitute a waiver of such
right or of any other rights hereunder,
10.4 Force Majeure. Neither party shall be deemed in
default of this Agreement to the extent that performance of its
obligations are delayed or prevented by reason of any act of
God, war, terrorism, fire, explosion, flood, act of government
or any act or omission of a third party over whom the party
invoking this clause exercises no control (contractually or
otherwise), including, but not limited to, telecommunications
carriers and utilities or any other matter beyond its reasonable
control ("Force Majeure"), provided that the party invoking
this clause gives the other party prompt written notice thereof
when such event of Force Majeure becomes known to it.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth herein,
neither party's failure or inability to perform shall be excused
to the extent caused by the nonperforming party's independent
acts or omission.
10.5 Relationship of the Parties. Nothing in this
Agreement shall be construed to create a partnership, agency
relationship, or joint venture between the parties hereto.
Service Company is acting as an independent contractor and
not as an employee or agent of Client.
10.6 Sravival of Rights and Obligations. The rights and
obligations of the parties contained in Sections 2.3, 6, 8 and 9
will survive any termination of this Agreement.
10.7 Compliance with Laws. To its best knowledge, each
party is currently in compliance with and shall continue
throughout the term of this Agreement to comply with any
laws and regulations material to its business, including but not
limited to HIPAA, HITECH, and the Employee Retirement
Income Security Act, 29 U.S.C. § 1001 et seq. ("ERISA"). For
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any business for a self -insured Sponsor which is subject to the
provisions of the ERISA, Client shall ensure that its activities
in regard to those Plans are in compliance with ERISA. Each
party shall be responsible for interfacing with regulatory
authorities on matters relating to compliance with laws or
regulations which are directly applicable to its business,
including matters related to licenses necessary for each party
to operate its business, though each party shall cooperate with
the other in resolving any regulatory matters relating to this
Agreement. Each party to this Agreement shall notify all
other parties to this Agreement upon becoming aware of any
change in law or regulation applicable to Client, an
Administrator or Sponsor that is likely to impact the provision
of services in connection with this Agreement. Client
acknowledges and agrees that Company does not act as a
fiduciary of a Plan for purposes of ERISA by providing any of
the Services, or any other cost -containment function,
described in this Agreement.
10.8 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is
held to be unenforceable for any reason, it shall be adjusted
rather than voided, if possible, in order to achieve the intent of
the parties to this Agreement to the fullest extent possible. In
any event, all other provisions of this Agreement shall be
deemed valid and enforceable to the fullest extent possible in
accordance with their terms.
10.9 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed
by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of
Indiana.
10.10 Allocation of Risk. The parties acknowledge and
agree that the Company prices and terms of Agreement are in
reliance upon the limitations of liability specified herein,
which allocate the risk between Company and Client,
10.11 Attorney Fees. The parties agree that in the event of
any breach or alleged breach of this Agreement, each party
will pay their own attorney and expert fees.
10.12 No Legal or Health Advice, Company is in the
business of providing computer -based benefits administration
services. Company does not, and is not in the business of,
providing legal, financial or medical services or advice.
Moreover, Client acknowledges that it has been advised to
consult with its legal and/or medical counsels, including,
without limitation, with respect to matters involving
employment law and personnel policies and practices prior to
use of the Software, and that Company shall have no liability,
express or implied, related to the content in the Software.
10.13 Data Ownership. Client is the owner of all employee
data collected in the course of Services provided. Service
Company will continue to protect the data as set forth in this
Agreement and the Business Associate Agreement between
the parties. Upon termination of this Agreement, Service
Company will transfer a copy of all collected employee data to
a vendor chosen by Client or to Client directly at no additional
cost using existing BenXpress Data reporting formats. Client
may elect to receive employee data in customized reporting
formats with an agreed upon fee paid 50% in advance and
50% upon delivery of reporting data.
10.14 Data Retention Policy. Company, in its capacity
as a Business Associate and otherwise, will receive and
maintain individual identified information, which may or
may not constitute Protected Health Information (PHI).
Client acknowledges that Company will retain and
maintain individual identified information and PHI as
follows:
a) During the Term of this Agreement. Throughout the
term of this Agreement, Company will retain in its
data storage system all individual identifiable
information, whether PHI or not ("Individual
Participant Data"), for as long as it may be necessary
for the proper management and administration of its
Iegal responsibilities to Client, including but not
limited to tax information reporting or audit
requirements applicable to Client, Client's Plan, or the
individual to whom the data pertains. At such time as
Individual Participant Data is no longer necessary for
the proper management and administration of its legal
responsibilities to Client or the individual to whom the
data pertains, Company will expunge all such
Individual Participant Data fiom its systems.
b) Following Termination of this Agreement. Company, as
a Business Associate, will retain PHI and Individual
Participant Data which is necessary for Company to
continue its proper management and administration
responsibilities or to carry out its legal responsibilities for
twelve (12) months following termination of this
Agreement, at which point all Individual Participant Data
will be fully de -identified and there after used for data
aggregation purposes or destroyed, at Company's sole
discretion.
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AGREED TO BY AGREED TO BY:
The City of South. Bend, Indiana AccordWare, LLC
By: By
Name: d pt Name: Matthew C. Czmer
Title: " t " r G 17" „' �' Title; Member
Date: % mate: December 11, 2017
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ORDER FORM No., I for The City of South Bend, Indiana
This order form, effective January 1, 2018 (tile "Order Form Effective Date") is an addendum to, and constitutes a part of, the
License and Services Agreement between Service Company and Client dated December 11, 2018. By this Order Form, Client
purchases the following:
LICENSE, MAINTENANCE, AND SUPPORT FEES
Est. Total
Monthly
Monthly License,
License,
Client Service &/or
Approximate
Maintenance
Maintenance
linplententation
Application SoftwaYe
Number of Eligible
and Support Fees
and Support
Fees or Other One
Annual Base
Title
Employees*
(PEPM)
Fees
Thne Fees
Renewal Fee
Benefits Open
Enrollment and
1,200
$3.50
$4,200.00
$0
$0
Administration
Services
* These numbers represent the current number of Client's employees as of the date of this Agreement. On or about the I' of each month, Service Company
will generate a count of benefits eligible employees from the BenXpress enrollment system as of that date. Client's Total Monthly License, Maintenance and
Support Fees will be determined by multiplying the number of employees by the PEPM License, Maintenance and Support Fee. Thus, the amount Client will
be charged monthly will vary based upon the actual number of employees and may be more or less than the numbers indicated in the table above.
ADDITIONAL TERMS
L Billing. Billing of the Monthly License, Maintenance and Support Fees detailed in this Order Form will
commence on January 1, 2018,
I Term. This Agreement shall commence on the Order Form Effective Date and shall continue through
December 31, 2019 ("Full Agreement Term"). This agreement will automatically renew additional I year
periods unless either party provides tile other party with 90 days prior written notice of its intent to terminate
prior to the end of the applicable term.
3. Licensed Users, The total number of user identification numbers and passwords to be issued to Licensee will be
based upon the actual number of benefit eligible employees and authorized administrators.
4. Changes in Fees and Rates. Service Company agrees to honor the fees and rates provided in this Order Form
through December 31, 2017, Company reserves the right to modify said fees, and rates if this Agreement and
Order Form have not been executed by Client by said date.
S. Client Service, Customization Fees shall be provided as set forth in Exhibit A, if applicable,
C. Proiect Contacts.
Send Invoice To:
Tierra Davis
tddavis@southbendin,gov
(574) 235-5510
AccordWare Client Account Manager
Brigette Heck
blieck @)accordwarexom
248-822-7777 ext. 4009
248-822-7377 (fax)
Miscellaneous. Any printed and mailed conurtunications will be quoted and billed to Client on an as
needed basis. Design and development of standard Service Company communication material is included
in the above quoted fees. Any pre -approved travel expenses will be billed to Client. Customization
beyond the standard allowable custornization will be billed at an hourly rate of $150/hour.
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WorksiteNolutitary Benefits (VB): Future implementation of worksite/voluntary benefits may incur the
following fees: $250.00 build fee for (Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Supplemental
Disability), $750.00 build fee (Whole Life-Unurn Only)�, and a $0.25 PEPM fee for ongoing
administration of these benefits,
The parties have caused this Order Form to be executed by their duly authorized representatives as of the date
last signed below.
Tm CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AccoRDWARF. LLC
By:
Name:
Title:
Date:
By
Name: Matthew C. Czmer
Title: Member
Date: December 11, 2017
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EXHIBIT A
Client Setup, Delivery, and Client Support Services Specification
Optional Services initial all that apply)
One Time Fees
None anticipated
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W ltalwIIB
Online Benefits Enrollment and Administration Services
The following items detail each of the actions to be completed in the management and administration of the benefits
program enrollment process for Client,
• Communicate with Client's enrollment team to detail and confirm;
o The annual enrollment process desired
n Each task to be completed
o Assign task responsibilities to the most appropriate parties, and
o Develop work schedules.
• Communicate with Client's enrollment team to review the benefits plan design, eligibility, design
variations, costs, and employee/employer pricing.
• Prepare the necessary plan specification documents.
• Establish data reporting/EDI requirements and processes between Client administrative systems (Benefits
management, Payroll, and Human Resource Information System) and BenXpress administrative system.
• Establish data reporting/EDI requirements and processes between insurance providers and/or third party
administrators and BenXpress administrative system.
• Communicate with Client to establish ongoing administrative processes to be performed upon completion
of the annual enrollment process, including:
o Employee additions, terminations, transfers, leaves -of absence, employment status changes, and
changes in family status
o Ongoing eligibility and participation reporting
o New hire enrollment processes
• Establish Client benefits program configuration on BenXpress administrative system in accordance with
the plan design, eligibility, rates, pricing, and plan parameters for each benefit, as defined by the agreed -
upon specification documents.
• Document all administrative work flow and reporting processes to be completed by AccordWare LLC.
• Perform testing and auditing of administrative system functions and reports. Provide reports to Client for
internal audit.
• Update employee database on BenXpress administrative system and obtain written confirmation from
Client of the accuracy of employee data.
• Finalize all data on BenXpress administrative system and obtain written confirmation fiom Client of the
accuracy of employee data.
• Finalize all data on BenXpress administrative system following any final adjustments from Client.
• Generate plan enrollment forms/worksheets in PDF format, including the desired personalized messages
and required employee price tags/contributions for each eligible employee for each eligible benefit option,
including voluntary benefits.
• Process via BenXpress web enrollment system, all employee election data.
• Upon Client's request, generate a PDF confirmation statement for each employee that identifies and
confirms the benefit elections for the plan year — including default benefits.
• Provide Client payroll systems/HRIS with test data file(s) to validate all required payroll data is properly
formatted.
• Provide final data file of election results for payroll/IIRIS.
• Upon Client's request, produce a series of employee election results reports, including:
o Benefit Coverage Reports (the benefit option coverage selected by each employee per benefit)
o Demographic Reports
• Provide Client with eligibility/participation reports/files for insurance providers and/or third patty
administrators, as appropriate.
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12/19/17
Jeri Hockenhull
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BPW Date 12/21/17 Phone Extension 9822
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Controller review is required for all Contracts $5,000.00 or more
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