26-Fire Dept. Revenue and Rescue Inc. Service Billing

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G. Responsibility for Monies Owed - It is expressly understood by the PROVIDER that the CONTRACTOR is in no way responsible for any monies or other valuable considerations owed to the PROVIDER; i.) for services rendered to any recipient by the PROVIDER; ii.) that the CONTRACTOR is unable to collect or negotiate to a lower amount and/or; iii.) deems not collectable or retrievable. The PROVIDER further agrees that the CONTRACTOR may, at the CONTRACTOR's sole discretion, negotiate on the PROVIDER's behalf, without recourse to the CONTRACTOR by the PROVIDER, any settlement of the recipient's bill to a lower amount that the CONTRACTOR deems collectable and reasonable. H. Promptness of Submissions - The PROVIDER agrees to submit the E.I.R.F forms to the CONTRACTOR in an expeditious and timely manner. It is understood by both parties that the timely filing of a claim for reimbursement of services relating to an incident covered by insurance or another entity or individual will stand a better chance of being paid if the claim is submitted in a prompt and complete manner. To this end, both the PROVIDER and the CONTRACTOR shall make every effort to expedite the flow of information and paperwork and shall institute guidelines and training within their respective organizations to accomplish this task. 3. TIME OF PERFORMANCE. This agreement shall remain in effect for a term of one (1) year from the date hereof (the "Initial Term") with the PROVIDER's option to renew for four (4) additional 1 year terms (the "Renewal Term"). Said Agreement will automatically be renewed unless Provider notifies Contractor in writing of intent to terminate no less than ten (10) days prior to the one-year anniversary date. All terms and conditions hereof shall remain in full force and effect during any Renewal Term. 4. COMPENSATION AND METHOD OF PAYMENT. 4.01 The PROVIDER reserves the right to request changes in the services within the general scope of the AGREEMENT to be performed upon mutual agreement by the PROVIDER and CONTRACTOR that shall specify the change ordered and the adjustment of time and compensation required therefore. 4.02 Any services added to the scope of this AGREEMENT by a change order shall be executed in compliance with all other applicable conditions of this AGREEMENT. No claim for additional compensation or extension of time shall be recognized unless contained in the duly executed change order. 4.03 The CONTRACTOR shall be paid by the PROVIDER a monthly amount representing fees for the services provided computed as: 4.03(a) Twenty percent (20%) of all monies collected by CONTRACTOR Contractor reserves the right to increase these fees if postage is increased by the United States Postal Service, but only to cover additional postage costs. 5. DATA MANAGEMENT; DATA ENTRY; ADDITIONAL RECORDS ON WEB ACCESS SYSTEM 5.01 Web Access System. CONTRACTOR may grant to PROVIDER electronic access to all records on file regarding performance under this contract for PROVIDER including, but not limited to billing records, and correspondence regarding accounts. It shall be the responsibility of PROVIDER to provide its own necessary computer equipment, computer communication {00085608-1}Service Agreement Page 3 of 7 0272