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FIRST EXTENSION AND AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION SERIVCES FOR THE SELF FUNDED WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY PROGRAM This First Extension and Amendment to that certain Agreement to provide third party administration services for the self-funded workers' compensation and liability program is entered into effective as of October 1, 2022 by and between Indian River County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida ("County") and Johns Eastern Company, Inc. ("Administrator"). BACKGROUND RECITALS WHEREAS, the County and the Contractor entered into an Agreement for third party administration services for the self-funded workers' compensation and liability program effective October 1, 2019; and WHEREAS, Article 2 of the Agreement contains the term and renewal provisions; and WHEREAS, the first term commenced effective as of October 1, 2019 and will end on October 1, 2022; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Agreement, the parties desire to extend the Agreement for an additional one-year period with an annual fee of $238,811; and WHEREAS, Article 4 of the Agreement provides General Conditions; and WHEREAS, the parties desire to add E -Verify requirements to Article 4; and NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the County and the Contractor agree as follows: 1. The background recitals are true and correct and form a material part of this First Extension and Amendment. 2. The First renewal term shall commence effective October 1, 2022 and shall end on October 1, 2023. There is a single one-year renewal available on the contract. 3. Paragraph 4.25 is added as follows: Consultant is registered with and will use the Department of Homeland Security's E -Verify system (www.e-verify.gov) to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees for the duration of this agreement, as required by Section 448.095, F.S. Consultant is also responsible for obtaining proof of E -Verify registration and utilization for all subcontractors. 4. All other terms and provisions of the Agreement shall be unchanged and remain in full force and effect.