AGREEMENT RE KITH AND KIN PROGRAM FOR HEAD START WITH CANDELEN.PDF

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Kith & Kin Program Partner Agreement Fiscal Year 2027  
 
This non-financial Agreement (hereafter “Agreement”) is between Maricopa County, administered by its 
Human Services Department, ("County") and Candelen (“Candelen”). Candelen and County collectively 
are referred to as “the Parties” and individually as the “Party.” This Agreement shall be effective on July 
1, 2026, or when the Parties have signed, whichever is later, and will terminate on June 30, 2027. 
 
WHEREAS County, though its Human Services Department, Early Education Division provides its residents 
with high quality education services to support eligible preschool children and families. 
 
THEREFORE, County and Candelen, in consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter contained, 
hereto agree to the Scope of Work as follows: 
 
 
1. 
Program Implementation Contacts 
Tabitha Fisher 
Team + Relationship Manager 
602-425-8764 
tfisher@candelen.org 
Elizabeth Murray 
Team + Relationship Manager 
602-909-6969 
Emurray@candelen.org 
Ashleigh Leonard 
Team + Relationship Manager 
480-220-6713 
Aleonard@candelen.org 
Chelsea Santiago 
Team + Relationship Manager 
602-561-0851 
Csantiago@candelen.org  
Community Partner 
Maricopa County Head Start 
1001 W Southern Ave Suite 106   
Mesa, AZ 85210 
602-372-3700 
Jackie Thatcher  
Family and Community Partnerships Manager  
602-372-3775 
jacqueline.thatcher@maricopa.gov 
 
The Kith & Kin Program, a program of Candelen, is a 12-week series designed for family, friend and 
neighbor (FFN) caregivers; grandparents, family members, friends, neighbors and unrelated adults that 
support families with their childcare needs.  
 
The Kith & Kin Program provides an Orientation session and education and technical assistance on seven 
key topics including: 
• 
Ages and Stages 
• 
Brain Development 
• 
Language and Literacy 
• 
Nutrition 
• 
Parent & Caregiver Relationships

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• 
Daily Schedules & Arranging the 
Environment 
• 
Positive Behavior Support 
In addition, the program includes education on four injury prevention topics including: 
• 
CPR 
• 
First Aid 
• 
Car Seat Safety 
• 
Home and Crib Safety 
 
2. 
Candelen’s responsibilities include: 
2.1 
Meeting with the partner organization to review program guidelines and establish 
program schedule. 
2.2 
Assist in the recruitment of FFN caregivers for participation in the program. 
2.3 
Confirm that FFN caregivers live in the same region as the site where the Kith & Kin 
series is being delivered. 
2.4 
Ensure that groups start and end as scheduled. 
2.5 
Create outreach materials and provide copies as needed (i.e. flyers, postcards, posters, 
etc.). 
2.6 
Distribute and place outreach materials in targeted areas served by the program. 
2.7 
Facilitate weekly groups and on-site childcare by staff who have a fingerprint clearance 
card. 
2.8 
Plan, develop, and implement evaluation efforts. 
2.9 
Provide transportation to and from the location for participants that live within a 5-mile 
radius (as funding allows). 
 
3. 
Maricopa County Head Start responsibilities include: 
3.1 
In partnership with Candelen, identify the location, day, time and start and end dates for 
Kith and Kin group. 
3.2 
Provide appropriate and consistent space for weekly Kith & Kin groups (unless delivered 
virtually).  
3.3 
This includes a space for adult participants to attend the group.  
3.4 
An appropriate room where Candelen staff can provide on-site childcare that is 
separated from where adult participants will be. 
3.5 
Ensure that the identified space is available each week as scheduled.  
3.6 
If a challenge with space occurs, the partner organization will contact Candelen staff 
with a minimum of 24-hour notice.  
3.7 
If applicable, provide a point of contact for purposes of outreach, recruitment of 
participants and assist with individual participant needs during the program.  
3.8 
Distribute outreach materials for the program. 
3.9 
Assist with recruiting and outreaching potential program participants (that live in the 
same region as the site where the Kith & Kin series is being delivered).  
3.10 
Ensure participants recruited meet program eligibility and understand the commitment 
for participation. 
3.11 
Provide the location’s emergency evacuation/lock down procedures and map for the 
identified spaces.

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4. 
TERM OF THE AGREEMENT 
This Agreement shall be effective beginning 07/01/2026 through 06/30/2027 unless terminated 
earlier by either Party pursuant to Paragraph 5 below. 
 
5. 
SUSPENSION OF WORK 
The County may order Candelen, in writing, to suspend, delay, or interrupt all or any part of the 
work of this Agreement for the period of time that the County determines appropriate for the 
convenience of the County. No adjustment shall be made under this clause for any suspension, 
delay, or interruption to the extent that performance would have been so suspended, delayed, 
or interrupted by any other cause, including the fault or negligence of Candelen. No request for 
adjustment under this clause shall be granted unless the claim, in an amount stated, is asserted 
in writing as soon as practicable after the termination of the suspension, delay, or interruption, 
but not later than the date of final payment under the Agreement. 
 
6. 
STOP WORK ORDER 
6.1 
The County may, at any time, by written order to Candelen, require Candelen to stop all, 
or any part, of the work called for by this Agreement for a period of 90 calendar days 
after the order is delivered to Candelen, and for any further period to which the Parties 
may agree. The order shall be specifically identified as a stop work order issued under 
this clause. Upon receipt of the order, Candelen shall immediately comply with its terms 
and take all reasonable steps to minimize the incurrence of costs allocable to the work 
covered by the order during the period of work stoppage. Within a period of 90 calendar 
days after a stop work is delivered to Candelen, or within any extension of that period to 
which the Parties shall have agreed, the County shall either: 
6.1.1 
cancel the stop-work order; or  
6.1.2 
terminate the work covered by the order as provided in the Termination clause 
of this Agreement. 
6.2 
The County may make an equitable adjustment in the delivery schedule and/or 
Agreement price, or otherwise, and the Agreement shall be modified, in writing, 
accordingly, if Candelen demonstrates that the stop work order resulted in an increase 
in costs to Candelen. 
 
7. 
TERMINATION 
7.1 
Under A.R.S. § 38-511, the County may cancel this Agreement without penalty or further 
obligation within three years (3) after execution of this Agreement, if any person 
significantly involved in initiating, negotiating, securing, drafting, or creating this 
Agreement on behalf of the County is, at any time while this Agreement or any 
extension is in effect, an employee or agent of any other Party to the Agreement in any 
capacity or consultant to any other Party of this Agreement with respect to the subject 
matter of this Agreement. 
7.2 
Either Party may terminate this Agreement at any time by giving the other Party at least 
thirty (30) calendar days prior notice in writing. 
7.3 
This Agreement may be terminated by mutual written agreement of the Parties. The 
written agreement shall specify the termination date. 
7.4 
The County has the right to terminate this Agreement upon twenty-four (24) hour 
notice when the County determines that the health or welfare of the participants are 
endangered or that Candelen is not in compliance with the terms of the Agreement.

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7.5 
If not terminated by one of the above methods, this Agreement shall terminate upon 
the expiration of the term stated on page 1 of this Agreement or any extended term 
pursuant to an amendment. 
 
8. 
AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS 
8.1 
The provisions of this Agreement relating to payment for services shall become effective 
when funds assigned for the purpose of compensating Candelen as herein provided are 
actually available to the County for disbursement. The County shall be the sole judge and 
authority in determining the availability of funds under this Agreement. The County shall 
keep Candelen fully informed as to the availability of funds. 
8.2 
If any action is taken by any State agency, Federal department, or any other agency or 
instrumentality to suspend, decrease, or terminate its fiscal obligations under, or in 
connection with, this Agreement, the County may amend, suspend, decrease, or 
terminate its obligations under, or in connection with, this Agreement. In the event of 
termination, the County shall be liable for payment only for services rendered prior to 
the effective date of the termination, provided that such services are performed in 
accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. The County shall give written notice 
of the effective date of any suspension, amendment, or termination under this section, 
at least 10 days in advance. 
 
9. 
AMENDMENTS 
Any changes to this Agreement shall be in writing and signed by both Parties. 
 
10. 
ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGE ORDERS 
10.1 
The Assistant Director for Early Education is authorized upon the recommendation of 
the Human Services Department Director and Legal Counsel, to review and execute 
administrative changes to the Agreement on behalf of the County through 
Administrative Change Orders. Administrative Change Orders will be effective upon 
execution by both the Parties. Administrative Change Orders shall address any of the 
following changes: 
10.1.1 Modifications to the project timeline if the last day of the project timeline is 
within the Agreement term. 
10.1.1.1 
Modifications to Budget line items if the Agreement amount 
remains unchanged. 
10.1.1.2 
Modifications required by federal, state, or County regulations, 
ordinances, or policies; and/or 
10.1.1.3 
Modifications to Administrative requirements such as changes 
in reporting periods, frequency of reports, or report formats required by the 
federal, state or local regulations, policies, or requirements. 
 
11. 
NOTICES 
Notifications and communications concerning this Agreement shall be directed to the 
individuals identified on page one of the Agreement. 
 
12. 
EMPLOYMENT DISCLAIMER 
12.1 
This Agreement is not intended to constitute, create, give rise to, or to otherwise 
recognize a joint venture, partnership, or other formal business association or

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organization of any kind, and the rights and obligations of the Parties shall be only those 
expressly set forth in this Agreement. 
12.2 
Candelen agrees that no individual performing under this Agreement on behalf of 
Candelen shall be considered a County agent, employee, or representative and those 
individuals are not entitled to County civil service rights, County retirement rights, or 
any other rights provided under the County personnel rules, nor shall those rights 
accrue or apply to any such individual. Candelen shall have total responsibility for all 
salaries, wages, bonuses, retirement, withholdings, workers’ compensation, 
occupational disease compensation, unemployment compensation, other employee 
benefits, and all taxes and premiums appurtenant thereto concerning such individuals 
and Candelen shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the County with respect to the 
foregoing.  
12.3 
The County agrees that no individual performing under this Agreement on behalf of 
County may be considered a Candelen agent, employee, or representative and that no 
rights of Candelen retirement or Candelen personnel rules shall accrue or apply to any 
such individual. The County shall have total responsibility for all salaries, wages, 
bonuses, retirement, withholdings, workers’ compensation, occupational disease 
compensation, unemployment compensation, other employee benefits, and all taxes 
and premiums appurtenant thereto concerning such individuals and the County shall 
indemnify, defend and hold harmless Candelen with respect to the foregoing.  
12.4 
The County and its agents, representatives, officials, officers, directors, employees, 
volunteers, departments, agencies, boards, committees, and commissions shall not be 
liable for any act or omission by Candelen or any and all of its agents, representatives, 
officials, officers, directors, employees, volunteers, departments, agencies, boards, 
committees, commissions, contractors, or subcontractors occurring in the performance 
of this Agreement, nor shall the County and its agents, representatives, officials, 
officers, directors, employees, volunteers, departments, agencies, boards, and 
commissions be liable for purchases or contracts made by Candelen or any and all of its 
agents, representatives, officials, officers, directors, employees, volunteers, 
departments, agencies, boards, committees, commissions, contractors, or 
subcontractors in connection with this Agreement. 
13. 
NONDISCRIMINATION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND EQUAL ACCESS 
Candelen agrees to comply with all provisions and requirements of Arizona Executive Order 
2009-09 including flow down of all provisions and requirements to any contractors or 
subcontractors. Executive Order 2009-09 supersedes Executive order 99-4 and amends 
Executive order 75-5 and may be viewed and downloaded at the Arizona State Library Research 
website: (http://azmemory.azlibrary.gov/cdm/singleitem/collection/execorders/id/680/rec/1) 
which is hereby incorporated into this Agreement as if set forth in full herein. In connection with 
any service or other activity under this Agreement, Candelen shall not discriminate against any 
employee, client, or any other individual in any way on the grounds of age, race, creed, color, 
religion, sex, disability, political affiliation, belief or national origin. Candelen shall include this 
clause in all of its subcontracts. 
 
14. 
VERIFICATION REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH A.R.S. § 41-4401 AND FEDERAL IMMIGRATION 
LAWS AND REGULATIONS 
14.1 
By entering into this Agreement, Candelen warrants compliance with the Immigration 
and Nationality Act (INA using E-Verify) and all other Federal immigration laws and

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regulations related to the immigration status of its employees and A.R.S. § 23-214(A). 
Candelen shall obtain statements from its subcontractors certifying compliance and 
shall furnish the statements to the County upon request. These warranties shall remain 
in effect through the term of the Agreement. Candelen and its subcontractors shall also 
maintain Employment Eligibility Verification forms (I-9) as required by the Immigration 
Reform and Control Act of 1986, as amended from time to time, for all employees 
performing work under the Agreement and verify employee compliance using the E-
Verify system and shall keep a record of the verification for the duration of the 
employee’s employment or at least three years, whichever is longer. I-9 forms are 
available for download at https://www.uscis.gov/. 
14.2 
The County retains the legal right to inspect Candelen and subcontractor employee 
documents performing work under this Agreement to verify compliance with the 
previous paragraph of this section. Candelen and subcontractor shall be given 
reasonable notice of the County’s intent to inspect and shall make the documents 
available at the time and date specified. Should the County suspect or find that 
Candelen or any of its subcontractors are not in compliance, the County will consider 
this a material breach of the Agreement and may pursue any and all remedies allowed 
by law, including, but not limited to: suspension of work, termination of the Agreement 
for default, and suspension and/or debarment of Candelen. All costs necessary to verify 
compliance are the responsibility of Candelen. 
 
15. 
WRITTEN CERTIFICATION PURSUANT to A.R.S. § 35-393.01 
If Candelen engages in for-profit activity and has 10 or more employees, and if this Agreement 
has a value of $100,000 or more, Candelen certifies it is not currently engaged in, and agrees for 
the duration of this Agreement to not engage in, a boycott of goods or services from Israel. This 
certification does not apply to a boycott prohibited by 50 U.S.C. § 4842 or a regulation issued 
pursuant to 50 U.S.C. § 4842. 
 
16. 
FORCED LABOR 
16.1 
Candelen certifies that it does not currently, and agrees for the duration of the 
Agreement, that it will not use: 
16.1.1 The forced labor of ethnic Uyghurs in the People’s Republic of China. 
16.1.2 Any goods or services produced by the forced labor of ethnic Uyghurs in the 
People’s Republic of China. 
16.1.3 Any contractors, subcontractors or suppliers that use the forced labor or any 
good or services produced by the forced labor of ethnic Uyghurs in the People’s 
Republic of China. 
16.2 
If Candelen becomes aware during the term of the Agreement that Candelen is 
not in compliance with this paragraph, Candelen shall notify the County within 
five business days after becoming aware of the noncompliance. If Candelen fails 
to provide a written certification to the County that Candelen has remedied the 
noncompliance within 180 days after notifying the County of its noncompliance, 
then the Agreement terminates, except that if the Agreement termination date 
occurs before the end the 180 day period, the Agreement terminates on the 
Agreement termination date.

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17. 
ASSIGNABILITY AND SUBCONTRACTING 
No rights, liabilities, obligations, or duties under this Agreement may be assigned, delegated, or 
subcontracted, in whole or part, without the prior written approval of the County. Candelen 
shall bear all liability under this Agreement, even if it is assigned, delegated, or subcontracted, in 
whole or in part, unless the County approves the assignment, delegation, or subcontract or 
agrees otherwise. 
 
18. 
RIGHTS/OBLIGATIONS OF PARTIES ONLY 
The terms of this Agreement are intended only to define the respective rights and obligations of 
the Parties. Nothing in this Agreement shall create any rights or duties in favor of any potential 
third-party beneficiary or other person, agency, or organization. Nothing in this Agreement shall 
affect the legal liabilities of either Party by imposing any standard of care different from the 
standard of care imposed by law. 
 
19. 
INDEMNIFICATION 
19.1 
To the fullest extent permitted by law, and to the extent that claims, damages, losses, or 
expenses are not covered and paid by insurance purchased by Candelen, Candelen shall 
defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the County, its agents, representatives, officers, 
directors, officials, and employees from and against all claims, damages, losses, and 
expenses (including, but not limited to attorneys’ fees, court costs, expert witness fees, 
and the costs and attorneys’ fees for appellate proceedings) arising out of, or alleged to 
have resulted from, the negligent acts, errors, omissions, or mistakes of Candelen, a 
subcontractor, anyone directly or indirectly employed by them, or anyone for whose 
acts they may be liable relating to the performance of this Agreement. 
19.2 
Candelen’s duty to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the County, its agents, 
representatives, agents, officers, directors, officials, and employees shall arise in 
connection with any claim, damage, loss, or expense that is attributable to bodily injury, 
sickness, disease, death, or injury to, impairment of, or destruction of tangible property, 
including loss of use resulting therefrom, caused by negligent acts, errors, omissions, or 
mistakes in the performance of this Agreement, but only to the extent caused by the 
negligent acts or omissions of the Candelen, a subcontractor, any one directly or 
indirectly employed by them, or anyone for whose acts they may be liable, regardless of 
whether or not such claim, damage, loss, or expense is caused in part by a Party 
indemnified hereunder. 
19.3 
The amount and type of insurance coverage requirements set forth herein will in no way 
be construed as limiting the scope of the indemnity in this paragraph.  
19.4 
Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as a waiver of sovereign immunity by 
MCSSO, Maricopa County, or any applicable limitation of governmental liability under 
Arizona law 
 
20. 
TAX INDEMNIFICATION 
Candelen and all subcontractors shall pay all Federal, State, and local taxes applicable to its 
operation and any persons employed by Candelen or the subcontractor. Candelen shall, and 
require all subcontractors to, hold Maricopa County harmless from any responsibility for taxes, 
damages, and interest, if applicable, contributions required under Federal and/or State and local 
laws and regulations, and any other costs including: transaction privilege taxes, unemployment 
compensation insurance, Social Security, and Workers’ Compensation. Candelen may be

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required to establish, to the satisfaction of County, that any and all fees and taxes due to the a 
municipality or the State of Arizona for any license or transaction privilege taxes, use taxes, or 
similar excise taxes are currently paid (except for matters under legal protest). 
 
21. 
INSURANCE 
21.1 
Candelen, at Candelen’s own expense, shall purchase and maintain at a minimum, the 
herein stipulated insurance in this Agreement from a company or companies duly 
licensed by the State of Arizona and possessing a current A.M. Best, Inc. rating of B++ or 
higher. In lieu of State of Arizona licensing, the stipulated insurance may be purchased 
from a company or companies, which are authorized to do business in the State of 
Arizona, provided that such insurance company or companies meet the approval of the 
County. The form of any insurance policies and forms must be acceptable to the County 
21.2 
All insurance required herein shall be maintained in full force and effect until all work or 
service required to be performed under the terms of the Agreement is satisfactorily 
completed and formally accepted. Failure to do so may, at the sole discretion of County, 
constitute a material breach of this Agreement. 
21.3 
In the event that the insurance required is written on a claims-made basis, Candelen 
warrants that any retroactive date under the policy shall precede the effective date of 
this Agreement and either continuous coverage will be maintained, or an extended 
discovery period will be exercised for a period of two years beginning at the time work 
under this Agreement is completed.  
21.4 
Candelen’s insurance shall be primary insurance as respects County, and any insurance 
or self-insurance maintained by County shall not contribute to it. 
21.5 
Any failure to comply with the claim reporting provisions of the insurance policies or any 
breach of an insurance policy warranty shall not affect the County’s right to coverage 
afforded under the insurance policies. 
21.6 
The insurance policies may provide coverage that contains deductibles or self-insured 
retentions. Such deductible and/or self-insured retentions shall not be applicable with 
respect to the coverage provided to County under such policies. Candelen shall be solely 
responsible for the deductible and/or self-insured retention and County, at its option, 
may require Candelen to secure payment of such deductibles or self-insured retentions 
by a surety bond or an irrevocable and unconditional letter of credit. 
21.7 
The insurance policies required by this Agreement, except Workers’ Compensation and 
Errors and Omissions, shall name County, its agents, representatives, officers, directors, 
officials, and employees as additional insureds or additional loss payees as applicable.  
21.8 
The Candelen’s policies shall stipulate that the insurance afforded by Candelen shall be 
primary insurance and that any insurance carried by the County and its agents, 
representatives, officials, officers, directors, employees, volunteers, departments, 
agencies, boards, committees, and commissions shall be excess and not contributory 
insurance, as provided by A.R.S. § 41-621. 
21.9 
Coverage provided by Candelen shall not be limited to the liability assumed under the 
indemnification provisions of this Agreement.  
21.10 Commercial General Liability: 
Commercial General Liability insurance and, if necessary, Commercial Umbrella insurance 
with a limit of not less than $1,000,000 for each occurrence, $3,000,000 
Products/Completed Operations Aggregate, and $3,000,000 General Aggregate Limit. The 
policy shall include coverage for premises liability, bodily injury, broad form property

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damage, personal injury, products and completed operations, and blanket contractual 
coverage, and shall not contain any provisions that would serve to limit third party action 
over claims. There shall be no endorsements or modifications of the CGL limiting the 
scope of coverage for liability arising from explosion, collapse, or underground property 
damage. 
21.11 Errors and Omissions/Professional Liability Insurance: 
Errors and Omissions (Professional Liability) insurance which will insure and provide 
coverage for errors or omissions, or professional liability of Candelen for the Project, if 
applicable, with limits of no less than $1,000,000 for each claim. 
21.12 Worker’s Compensation: 
21.12.1 Worker’s Compensation insurance to cover obligations imposed by federal and 
state statutes having jurisdiction of Candelen’s employees engaged in the 
performance of the work or services under this Agreement; and Employer’s 
Liability insurance of not less than $1,000,000 for each accident, $1,000,000 
disease for each employee, and $1,000,000 disease policy limit. 
21.12.2 Candelen waives all rights against the County and its agents, representatives, 
officials, officers, directors, employees, volunteers, departments, agencies, 
boards, committees, and commissions for recovery of damages to the extent 
these damages are covered by the Worker’s Compensation and Employer’s 
Liability, or commercial umbrella liability insurance obtained by Candelen 
pursuant to this Agreement. 
21.13 Sexual Molestation and Physical Abuse: 
21.13.1 When services involve working with children, elderly, or disabled individuals, 
the insurance requirements in the Agreement must include coverage for "sexual 
molestation and physical abuse." Coverage for this type of claim, or allegation, is 
excluded from standard general liability policies. Therefore, if Candelen’s 
services include working with or caring (or both) for children/elderly and 
disabled persons, it should have its policies specifically endorsed to include this 
coverage. 
21.13.2 The policy shall be endorsed to include coverage for sexual molestation and 
physical abuse at limits not less than $1,000,000.00 per occurrence and 
$2,000,000.00 aggregate. These limits may be included within a General Liability 
policy, Professional Liability policy, or provided by separate endorsement with 
its own limits as required.  Candelen and its Subcontractors must provide the 
following statement on their Certificate(s) of Insurance: “Sexual molestation and 
physical abuse coverage is included.” Policies/certificates stating that “Sexual 
molestation and physical abuse coverage is not excluded” do not meet this 
requirement. 
21.14 Certificates of Insurance: 
21.14.1 Within ten (10) calendar days following execution of this Agreement, Candelen 
shall furnish the County, to the persons listed in Paragraph 9.0 (Notices) of this 
Agreement, with valid and complete Certificates of Insurance, or formal 
endorsements as required by the Agreement in the form provided by the 
County, issued by Candelen’s insurer(s), as evidence that policies providing the 
required coverage, conditions and limits as required by this Agreement are in

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full force and effect. Such certificates shall identify this Agreement number and 
title. 
21.15 In the event any insurance policy(ies) required by this Agreement is (are) written on a 
claims made basis, coverage shall extend for two years past completion and acceptance 
of Candelen’s work or services and as evidenced by annual Certificates of Insurance.  
21.16 If a policy does expire during the life of the Agreement, a renewal certificate must be 
sent to the County fifteen (15) calendar days prior to the expiration date. 
21.17 Certificate holder shall be identified as: 
Maricopa County 
c/o Risk Management 
301 W. Jefferson St., Suite 910  
Phoenix, AZ 85003 
21.18 Cancellation and Expiration Notice: 
21.18.1 Applicable to all insurance policies required within the insurance requirements 
of this Agreement, Candelen’s insurance shall not be permitted to expire, be 
suspended, be canceled, or be materially changed for any reason without 30 
days prior written notice to Maricopa County. Candelen must provide Maricopa 
County, within ten business days of receipt, if they receive notice of a policy that 
has been or will be suspended, canceled, materially changed for any reason, has 
expired, or will be expiring. Such notice shall be sent directly to Maricopa 
County Human Services Department and shall be mailed, or delivered to 234 N. 
Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85004, or emailed to the Human Services 
representative noted in the Agreement. 
21.18.2 If Candelen provides professional or semi-professional personal services under 
this Agreement for which malpractice or professional liability coverage is 
available, such as medical, psychiatric, or legal services, then Candelen shall 
carry minimum liability coverage of $1,000,000 each occurrence and provide the 
County with proof of coverage. 
21.18.3 Subcontractors: Candelen’s certificate(s) shall include all Subcontractors as 
insureds under its policies, or Candelen shall furnish to the County separate 
certificates for each subcontractor. All coverages for subcontractors shall be 
subject to the minimum requirements identified above.  
 
22. 
FORCE MAJEURE 
22.1 
Neither Party shall be liable for failure of performance, nor incur any liability to the 
other Party on account of any loss or damage resulting from any delay or failure to 
perform all or any part of this Agreement if such delay or failure is caused by events, 
occurrences, or causes beyond the reasonable control and without negligence of the 
Parties. Such events, occurrences, or causes will include Acts of God/Nature (including 
fire, flood, earthquake, storm, hurricane, or other natural disaster), war, invasion, act of 
foreign enemies, hostilities (whether war is declared or not), civil war, riots, rebellion, 
revolution, insurrection, military or usurped power or confiscation, terrorist activities, 
nationalization, government sanction, lockout, blockage, embargo, labor dispute, strike, 
and interruption or failure of electricity or telecommunication service. 
22.2 
Each Party, as applicable, shall give the other Party notice of its inability to perform and 
particulars, in reasonable detail, of the cause of the inability. Each Party must use best

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efforts to remedy the situation and remove, as soon as practicable, the cause of its 
inability to perform or comply. 
22.3 
The Party asserting Force Majeure as a cause for non-performance shall have the 
burden of proving that reasonable steps were taken to minimize delay or damages 
caused by foreseeable events, that all non-excused obligations were substantially 
fulfilled, and that the other Party was timely notified of the likelihood or actual 
occurrence which would justify such an assertion, so that other prudent precautions 
could be contemplated. 
 
23. 
LICENSE REQUIREMENT 
23.1 
Candelen shall procure all permits, insurance, and licenses and pay the charges and fees 
necessary and incidental to the lawful conduct of its business, and as necessary 
complete any required certification requirements, required by any and all governmental 
or non-governmental entities as mandated to maintain compliance with and in good 
standing for all permits and/or licenses. Candelen shall keep fully informed of existing 
and future trade or industry requirements, and Federal, State, and local laws, 
ordinances, and regulations which in any manner affect the fulfillment of this 
Agreement and shall comply with the same. Candelen shall immediately notify the 
County of any and all changes concerning permits, insurance, or licenses. 
23.2 
Candelen is not relieved of its obligation to obtain and possess the required licenses by 
subcontracting any portion of the Agreement.  
 
24. 
WAIVER OF TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND DEFENSES 
The failure of either Party to insist on strict compliance in any one or more instances on 
performance of any of the terms and conditions of, or to exercise any rights or privileges 
contained in, this Agreement shall not be considered as waiving such terms, conditions, rights, 
or privileges, and they shall remain in full force and effect.  Nothing in this Agreement shall be 
construed as consent to any lawsuits or waiver of any defenses in a lawsuit brought against the 
County in any state or federal court. 
 
25. 
SEVERABILITY 
If any provision of this Agreement is determined to be invalid, void, or illegal by a court, that 
determination shall in no way affect, impair, or invalidate any other provision of this Agreement, 
and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. 
 
26. 
COUNTERPARTS 
This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be 
considered an original, and all of which taken together shall be considered one and the same 
instrument. 
 
27. 
CHOICE OF LAW AND VENUE 
This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of 
Arizona. The proper venue for any proceeding relating to this Agreement shall be Maricopa 
County, Arizona.

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28. 
SURVIVAL 
The indemnification, hold harmless, defense, and non-liability provisions of this Agreement shall 
have full force and effect notwithstanding any other provisions in this Agreement and shall survive 
the termination or expiration of this Agreement. 
 
29. 
DISABILITY REQUIREMENTS 
Candelen agrees that any electronic or information technology offered under this Agreement 
shall comply with A.R.S. §§ 41-2532 and 41-2533, and with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act 
of 1973, which requires that employees and members of the public shall have access to and use 
of information technology that is comparable to the access and use by employees and members 
of the public who are not individuals with disabilities. 
 
30. 
BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR EMPLOYMENT THROUGH CENTRAL REGISTRY 
30.1 
The provisions of A.R.S. § 8-804 (as may be amended) are incorporated in their entirety as 
provisions of this Agreement. 
30.2 
Candelen warrants compliance with A.R.S. § 8-804 and all requirements for all employees, 
(sub)contractors, and volunteers who provide direct service to juveniles or vulnerable 
adults. 
30.3 
The information contained in the Central Registry must be used as a factor to determine 
employment qualifications.  
30.4 
Volunteers who provide direct services to children or vulnerable adults shall have a 
Central Registry Background Check that is to be used as a factor to determine 
qualifications for volunteer positions.  
30.5 
A person who is disqualified because of a Central Registry Background Check may apply to 
the Board of Fingerprinting for a Central Registry exception in accordance with A.R.S. § 41-
619.57. A person who is granted a Central Registry exception under A.R.S. § 41-619.57 is 
not entitled to a contract, employment, licensure, certification, or other benefit solely 
because the person has been granted a Central Registry exception. 
30.6 
Before being employed or volunteering in a position that provides direct services to 
children or vulnerable adults under this Agreement, persons shall certify on forms

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provided by ADES whether an allegation of abuse or neglect has been made against them 
and was substantiated. 
30.7 
A person awaiting receipt of the Central Registry Background Check may provide direct 
services to juveniles or vulnerable adults after completion and submission of the Direct 
Service Position certification form if the certification states: 
30.7.1 The person is not currently the subject of an investigation of child abuse or 
neglect in Arizona or another state or jurisdiction; and 
30.7.2 The person has not been the subject of an investigation of child abuse or neglect 
in Arizona or another state or jurisdiction, which resulted in a substantiated finding.  
30.8 
If the Central Registry Background Check specifies any disqualifying act and the person 
does not have a Central Registry exception, then the person shall be prohibited from 
providing direct services to participants under this Agreement.  
30.9 
Candelen shall maintain the Central Registry Background Check results and any related 
forms or documents in a confidential file for six (6) years after the termination of this 
Agreement.  
30.10 The County may request proof that Central Registry Background Checks have been 
completed, and those Background Checks shall be made available upon request. 
 
31. 
FINGERPRINTING 
31.1 
Candelen shall comply with, and shall ensure that all of Candelen’s employees, 
independent contractors, (sub)contractors, volunteers, and other agents comply with all 
applicable (current and future) legal requirements relating to fingerprinting, fingerprinting 
clearance cards, certification regarding pending or past criminal matters, and criminal 
records checks that relate to performance under this Agreement.  
31.2 
Applicable legal requirements relating to fingerprinting, certification, and criminal 
background checks may include, but are not limited to the following: 
31.2.1 A.R.S. §§ 36-594.01, 36-3008, 41-1964, and 46-141. 
31.2.2 All applicable legal requirements relating to fingerprinting, fingerprint clearance 
cards, certification regarding pending or past criminal matters, and criminal 
records checks are incorporated in their entirety as provisions of this Agreement. 
31.3 
Candelen is responsible for knowing all legal requirements relating to fingerprinting, 
fingerprint clearance cards, certifications regarding pending or past criminal matters, and 
criminal records checks related to the Agreement’s performance. 
31.4 
To the extent A.R.S. § 46-141 is applicable to Agreement performance or the services 
provided under this Agreement, the following provisions apply: 
31.4.1 Personnel who are employed by Candelen, whether paid or not, and who are 
required or allowed to provide services directly to juveniles or vulnerable adults 
shall have a valid fingerprint clearance card or shall apply for a fingerprint 
clearance card within (7) seven working days of employment. 
31.4.2 Except as provided in A.R.S. § 46-141, this Agreement may be cancelled or 
terminated immediately if a person employed by Candelen and who has contact 
with juveniles certifies in accordance with the provisions of A.R.S. § 46-141 (as 
may be amended) that the person is awaiting trial or has been convicted of any of 
the offenses listed in the statute in this state, or of acts committed in another 
state that would be offenses in this state, or if the person does not possess or is 
denied issuance of a valid fingerprint clearance card.

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31.4.3 The County may request proof that Central Registry Background Checks have 
been completed, and the Background Checks shall be made available upon 
request. 
 
32. 
SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT 
The District shall have a valid Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number and an active profile in the 
federal System for Award Management, or SAM.gov. Documentation of the UEI Number must 
be included in all project files. Candelen must remain current with its registration throughout 
the term of the Agreement per 2 C.F.R. § 25.300; Appendix A to 2 C.F.R. § 25.  
 
33. 
CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION 
33.1 
The undersigned (authorized official signing on behalf of Candelen) certifies to the best 
of his or her knowledge and belief, that Candelen, its current officers, and directors: 
33.1.1 are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared 
ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from being awarded any contract or grant by 
any United States department or agency or any state, or local jurisdiction; 
33.1.2 have not within three-year period preceding this Agreement: 
33.1.2.1 been convicted of fraud or any criminal offense in connection with 
obtaining, attempting to obtain, or as the result of performing a 
government entity (Federal, State or local) transaction or contract; and 
33.1.2.2 been convicted of violation of any Federal or State antitrust statutes or 
conviction for embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or 
destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen 
property regarding a government entity transaction or contract; and  
33.1.3 are not presently indicted or criminally charged by a government entity 
(Federal, State or local) with commission of any criminal offenses in connection 
with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or as the result of performing a 
government entity public (Federal, State or local) transaction or contract; 
33.1.4 are not presently facing any civil charges from any governmental entity 
regarding obtaining, attempting to obtain, or from performing any 
governmental entity contract or other transaction; and  
33.1.5 have not within a three-year period preceding this Agreement had any public 
transaction (Federal, State or local) terminated for cause or default. 
33.2 
Candelen shall include, without modification, this clause in all subcontracts related to 
this Agreement. 
 
34. 
RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES 
Candelen agrees that costs, planned or claimed, including costs incurred, shall not include any 
expense for any religious activity. 
 
35. 
POLITICAL ACTIVITY PROHIBITED  
None of the funds, materials, property, or services contributed by the County or Candelen under 
the Agreement shall be used in the performance of this Agreement for any partisan political 
activity, or to further the election or defeat of any candidate for public officed.

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36. 
RETENTION OF RECORDS  
36.1 
This provision applies to all financial and programmatic records, supporting documents, 
statistical records, and other records of Candelen, which are reasonably considered 
relevant to this Agreement. 
36.2 
Candelen shall retain all financial books, records, and other documents related to this 
Agreement for six (6) years after the expiration date of this Agreement. County, federal, 
or state auditors, and any other persons duly authorized by the County, shall have full 
access to and the right to examine, copy and make use of any and all such financial 
books, records, and other documents relevant to this Agreement. 
 
37. 
SAFEGUARDING OF PARTICIPANT INFORMATION 
37.1 
Candelen shall observe and abide by all applicable State of Arizona and federal statues, 
rules, and regulations regarding the use or disclosure of information including, but not 
limited to, information concerning applicants for and recipients of contracted services. 
To the extent permitted by law, the Subrecipient shall release information to the 
County, Department, Attorney General’s Office, or other designated agency as required 
by the County by the terms of this Agreement or by law. 
37.2 
Candelen shall comply with the requirements of the Arizona Address Confidentiality 
Program, A.R.S. §§ 41-161, et seq. The Department will advise the Subrecipient as to 
applicable policies and procedures adopted for such compliance. 
37.3 
Candelen understands that client information collected under this Agreement is private 
and the use or disclosure of such information, when not directly connected with the 
administration of the Subrecipient's responsibilities with respect to services provided 
under this Agreement, is prohibited unless written consent is obtained from such 
person receiving service. 
 
38. 
PUBLIC RECORDS 
37.1 
Candelen acknowledges that the County is a public entity subject to the Arizona Public 
Records Law (A.R.S. § 39-121 et seq.). This Agreement, any related materials, and 
impact reports may be subject to public disclosure as required by law. 
 
 
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Candelen 
For Maricopa County  
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Kate Brophy McGee 
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Chair of the Board 
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For Maricopa County  
For Maricopa County  
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Juanita Garza  
Deputy County Attorney 
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Clerk of the Board 
Public Agency Legal Counsel 
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