180147- CONTRACT -ROUNDS CONSULTING GROUP INC.PDF

CONTRACT PURSUANT TO RFP
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This Contract is entered into this 13th day of December, 2018 by and between Maricopa County (“County”), a
political subdivision of the State of Arizona, and Rounds Consulting Group, Inc. an Arizona corporation
(“Contractor”) for the purchase of Economic Forecasting Services.
1.0 CONTRACT TERM:
1.1 This Contract is for a term of three and a half (3.5) years, beginning on the 1st day of January,
2018 and ending the 30th day of June, 2021.
1.2 The County may, at its option and with the agreement of the Contractor, renew the term of this
Contract for additional terms up to a maximum of one (1) additional years, (or at the County’s sole
discretion, extend the contract on a month-to-month bases for a maximum of six (6) months after
expiration). The County shall notify the Contractor in writing of its intent to extend the Contract
term at least sixty (60) calendar days prior to the expiration of the original contract term, or any
additional term thereafter.
1.3 CONTRACT COMPLETION:
The Contractor shall make all reasonable efforts for an orderly transition of its duties and
responsibilities to another provider and/or to the County. This may include but is not limited to
preparation of a transition plan and cooperation with the County or other providers in the
transition. The transition includes the transfer of all records, and other data in the possession,
custody or control of Contractor required to be provided to the County either by the terms of this
agreement or as a matter of law. The provisions of this clause shall survive the expiration or
termination of this agreement.
2.0 PRICE ADJUSTMENTS:
Any requests for reasonable price adjustments must be submitted sixty (60) days prior to the
Contract expiration .Requests for adjustment in cost of labor and/or materials must be supported
by appropriate documentation. The reasonableness of the request will be determined by
comparing the request with the Consumer Price Index or by performing a market survey. If
County agrees to the adjusted price terms, County shall issue written approval of the change and
provide an updated version of the Contract. The new change shall not be in effect until the date
stipulated on the Contract.
3.0 PAYMENTS:
3.1 As consideration for performance of the duties described herein, County shall pay Contractor the
sum(s) stated in Exhibit “A.”
3.2 Payment shall be made upon the County’s receipt of a properly completed invoice.

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3.3 INVOICES:
3.3.1 The Contractor shall submit one (1) legible copy of their detailed invoice before
payment(s) can be made. Incomplete invoices will not be processed. At a minimum, the
invoice must provide the following information:
• Company name, address and contact
• County bill-to name and contact information
• Contract Serial Number
• County Delivery order number
• Project name and/or number
• Invoice number and date
• Payment terms
• Date of service or delivery
• Quantity (number of days or weeks)
• Contract Item number(s)
• Description of Purchase (product or services)
• Pricing per unit of purchase
• Extended price
• Arrival and completion time (if applicable)
• Total Amount Due
3.3.2 Problems regarding billing or invoicing shall be directed to the using agency as listed on
the Delivery Order.
3.3.3 Payment shall only be made to the Contractor by Accounts Payable through the Maricopa
County Vendor Express Payment Program. This is an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)
process. After Contract Award the Contractor shall complete the Vendor Registration
Form located on the County Department of Finance Vendor Registration Web Site
(http://www.maricopa.gov/Finance/Vendors.aspx).
3.3.4 Discounts offered in the contract shall be calculated based on the date a properly
completed invoice is received by the County (ROI).
3.3.5 EFT payments to the routing and account numbers designated by the Contractor will
include the details on the specific invoices that the payment covers. The Contractor is
required to discuss remittance delivery capabilities with their designated financial
institution for access to those details.
3.3.6 All claims for payment must be sent within six (6) months of the last service provided.
(A.R.S. 11-622).
3.4 APPLICABLE TAXES:
3.4.1 Payment of Taxes: The Contractor shall pay all applicable taxes. With respect to any
installation labor on items that are not attached to real property performed by Contractor
under the terms of this Contract, the installation labor cost and the gross receipts for
materials provided shall be listed separately on the Contractor’s invoices.
3.4.2 State and Local Transaction Privilege Taxes: To the extent any State and local transaction
privilege taxes apply to sales made under the terms of this contract it is the responsibility
of the seller to collect and remit all applicable taxes to the proper taxing jurisdiction of
authority.
3.4.3 Tax Indemnification: Contractor and all subcontractors shall pay all Federal, State, and
local taxes applicable to its operation and any persons employed by the Contractor.
Contractor shall, and require all subcontractors to hold Maricopa County harmless from
any responsibility for taxes, damages and interest, if applicable, contributions required
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transaction privilege taxes, unemployment compensation insurance, Social Security, and
Worker’s Compensation.
3.5 TAX (SERVICES):
No tax shall be invoiced or paid against Contractor’s labor. It is the responsibility of the
Contractor to determine any and all applicable taxes and include the cost in the proposal price.
3.6 STRATEGIC ALLIANCE for VOLUME EXPENDITURES ($AVE):
The County is a member of the $AVE cooperative purchasing group. $AVE includes the State of
Arizona, many Phoenix metropolitan area municipalities, and many K-12 unified school districts.
Under the $AVE Cooperative Purchasing Agreement, and with the concurrence of the successful
Respondent under this solicitation, a member of $AVE may access a contract resulting from a
solicitation issued by the County.
3.7 INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENTS (ICPA’s):
County currently holds ICPA’s with numerous governmental entities throughout the State of
Arizona. These agreements allow those entities, with the approval of the Contractor, to purchase
their requirements under the terms and conditions of the County Contract.
4.0 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
4.1 The provisions of this Contract relating to payment for services shall become effective when funds
assigned for the purpose of compensating the Contractor as herein provided are actually available
to County for disbursement. The County shall be the sole judge and authority in determining the
availability of funds under this Contract. County shall keep the Contractor fully informed as to the
availability of funds.
4.2 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 Contract, County may amend, suspend, decrease, or terminate its obligations under, or in
connection with, this Contract. In the event of termination, 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 Contract. County shall give written notice
of the effective date of any suspension, amendment, or termination under this Section, at least ten
(10) days in advance.
5.0 DUTIES:
5.1 The Contractor shall perform all duties stated in Exhibit “B”, or as otherwise directed in writing
by the Procurement Officer.
6.0 TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
6.1 INDEMNIFICATION:
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 the Contractor, the Contractor shall defend
indemnify and hold harmless the County (as Owner), its agents, representatives, agents, 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 relating to the performance of this Contract.
Contractor'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,
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impairment of, or destruction of tangible property, including loss of use resulting there from,
caused by negligent acts, errors, omissions, or mistakes in the performance of this Contract, but
only to the extent caused by the negligent acts or omissions of the Contractor, 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.
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.
The scope of this indemnification does not extend to the sole negligence of County.
6.2 INSURANCE:
6.2.1 Contractor, at Contractor’s own expense, shall purchase and maintain the herein
stipulated minimum insurance from a company or companies duly licensed by the State
of Arizona and possessing a current A.M. Best, Inc. rating of B++. 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
said insurance companies meet the approval of County. The form of any insurance
policies and forms must be acceptable to County.
6.2.2 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 Contract is satisfactorily
completed and formally accepted. Failure to do so may, at the sole discretion of County,
constitute a material breach of this Contract.
6.2.3 Contractor’s insurance shall be primary insurance as respects County, and any insurance
or self-insurance maintained by County shall not contribute to it.
6.2.4 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.
6.2.5 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. Contractor shall be
solely responsible for the deductible and/or self-insured retention and County, at its
option, may require Contractor to secure payment of such deductibles or self-insured
retentions by a surety bond or an irrevocable and unconditional letter of credit.
6.2.6 The insurance policies required by this Contract, except Workers’ Compensation and
Errors and Omissions, shall name County, its agents, representatives, officers, directors,
officials and employees as Additional Insureds.
6.2.7 The policies required hereunder, except Workers’ Compensation and Errors and
Omissions, shall contain a waiver of transfer of rights of recovery (subrogation) against
County, its agents, representatives, officers, directors, officials and employees for any
claims arising out of Contractor’s work or service.
6.2.8 Commercial General Liability:
Commercial General Liability insurance and, if necessary, Commercial Umbrella
insurance with a limit of not less than $2,000,000 for each occurrence, $4,000,000
Products/Completed Operations Aggregate, and $4,000,000 General Aggregate Limit.
The policy shall include coverage for premises liability, bodily injury, broad form
property damage, personal injury, products and completed operations and blanket
contractual coverage, and shall not contain any provisions which would serve to limit
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CGL limiting the scope of coverage for liability arising from explosion, collapse, or
underground property damage.
6.2.9 Automobile Liability:
Commercial/Business Automobile Liability insurance and, if necessary, Commercial
Umbrella insurance with a combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage
of not less than $1,000,000 each occurrence with respect to any of the Contractor’s
owned, hired, and non-owned vehicles assigned to or used in performance of the
Contractor’s work or services or use or maintenance of the Premises under this Contract.
6.2.10 Workers’ Compensation:
Workers’ Compensation insurance to cover obligations imposed by federal and state
statutes having jurisdiction of Contractor’s employees engaged in the performance of the
work or services under this Contract; 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.
Contractor, its contractors and its subcontractors waive all rights against Contract and its
agents, officers, directors and employees for recovery of damages to the extent these
damages are covered by the Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability or
commercial umbrella liability insurance obtained by Contractor, its contractors and its
subcontractors pursuant to this Contract.
6.2.11 Certificates of Insurance:
6.2.11.1 Prior to Contract AWARD, Contractor shall furnish the County with valid and
complete certificates of insurance, or formal endorsements as required by the
Contract in the form provided by the County, issued by Contractor’s
insurer(s), as evidence that policies providing the required coverage,
conditions and limits required by this Contract are in full force and effect.
Such certificates shall identify this contract number and title.
6.2.11.2 In the event any insurance policy(ies) required by this contract is (are) written
on a “claims made” basis, coverage shall extend for two years past completion
and acceptance of Contractor’s work or services and as evidenced by annual
Certificates of Insurance.
6.2.11.3 If a policy does expire during the life of the Contract, a renewal certificate
must be sent to County fifteen (15) days prior to the expiration date.
6.2.12 Cancellation and Expiration Notice:
Applicable to all insurance policies required within the Insurance Requirements of this
Contract, Contractor’s insurance shall not be permitted to expire, be suspended, be
canceled, or be materially changed for any reason without thirty (30) days prior written
notice to Maricopa County. Contractor must provide to Maricopa County, within 2
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 Office of Procurement Services
and shall be mailed or hand delivered to 320 West Lincoln Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003, or
emailed to the Procurement Officer noted in the solicitation.
6.3 FORCE MAJEURE:
6.3.1 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
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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,
interruption or failure of electricity or telecommunication service.
6.3.2 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
efforts to remedy the situation and remove, as soon as practicable, the cause of its
inability to perform or comply.
6.3.3 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.
6.3.4 The County shall reserve the right to terminate this Contract and/or any applicable order
or contract release purchase order upon non-performance by Contractor. The County
shall reserve the right to extend the Contract and time for performance at its discretion.
6.4 WARRANTY OF SERVICES:
6.4.1 The Contractor warrants that all services provided hereunder will conform to the
requirements of the Contract, including all descriptions, specifications and attachments
made a part of this Contract. County’s acceptance of services or goods provided by the
Contractor shall not relieve the Contractor from its obligations under this warranty.
6.4.2 In addition to its other remedies, County may, at the Contractor's expense, require prompt
correction of any services failing to meet the Contractor's warranty herein. Services
corrected by the Contractor shall be subject to all the provisions of this Contract in the
manner and to the same extent as services originally furnished hereunder.
6.5 ORDERING AUTHORITY:
Any request for purchase shall be accompanied by a valid purchase order, issued by Office of
Procurement Services, a Purchase Order issued by the using Department or direction by a
Certified Agency Procurement Aid (CAPA) with a Purchase Card for payment.
6.6 REQUIREMENTS CONTRACT:
6.6.1 This Contract does not guarantee any minimum or maximum purchases will be made. If
purchases are made for the materials or requirement contained in the Contract, they will
be purchased from the Contractor awarded that line item. Orders will only be placed
under this contract when the County identifies a need and proper authorization and
documentation have been approved.
6.6.2 Contractors agree to accept verbal notification of cancellation of Purchase Orders from
the County Procurement Officer with written notification to follow. Contractor
specifically acknowledges to be bound by this cancellation policy.
6.7 PURCHASE ORDERS:
County reserves the right to cancel Purchase Orders within a reasonable period of time after
issuance. Should a Purchase Order be canceled, the County agrees to reimburse the Contractor for
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County will not reimburse the Contractor for any costs incurred after receipt of County notice of
cancellation, or for lost profits, shipment of product prior to issuance of Purchase Order, etc.
6.8 BACKGROUND CHECK:
Contractors need to be aware that there may be multiple background checks (Sheriff’s Office,
County Attorney's Office, Courts as well as Maricopa County general government) to determine if
the respondent is acceptable to do business with the County. This applies to (but is not limited to)
the Contractor, sub-contractors and employees.
6.9 SUSPENSION OF WORK:
The Procurement Officer may order the Contractor, in writing, to suspend, delay, or interrupt all or
any part of the work of this contract for the period of time that the Procurement Officer 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 the
Contractor. 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 contract.
6.10 STOP WORK ORDER:
The Procurement Officer may, at any time, by written order to the Contractor, require the
Contractor to stop all, or any part, of the work called for by this contract for a period of 90 days
after the order is delivered to the Contractor, 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, the Contractor 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 days after a stop-work is delivered to
the Contractor, or within any extension of that period to which the parties shall have agreed, the
Procurement Officer shall either;
6.10.1 Cancel the stop-work order; or
6.10.2 Terminate the work covered by the order as provided in the Default, or the Termination
for Convenience of the County, clause of this contract.
6.10.3 The Procurement Officer may make an equitable adjustment in the delivery schedule
and/or Contract price, or otherwise, and the Contract shall be modified, in writing
accordingly, if the Contractor demonstrates that the stop work order resulted in an
increase in costs to the Contractor.
6.11 TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE:
Maricopa County may terminate the Contract for convenience by providing sixty (60) calendar
days advance notice to the Contractor.
6.12 TERMINATION FOR DEFAULT:
The County may, by written notice of default to the Contractor, terminate this contract in whole or
in part if the Contractor fails to:
6.12.1 Deliver the supplies or to perform the services within the time specified in this contract or
any extension;
6.12.2 Make progress, so as to endanger performance of this contract; or
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The County’s right to terminate this contract under these subparagraphs may be exercised if the
Contractor does not cure such failure within 10 business days (or more if authorized in writing by
the County) after receipt of the notice from the Procurement Officer specifying the failure.
6.13 STATUTORY RIGHT OF CANCELLATION FOR CONFLICT OF INTEREST:
Notice is given that pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-511 the County may cancel any Contract without
penalty or further obligation within three years after execution of the Contract, if any person
significantly involved in initiating, negotiating, securing, drafting or creating the Contract on
behalf of the County is at any time while the Contract or any extension of the Contract is in effect,
an employee or agent of any other party to the Contract in any capacity or consultant to any other
party of the Contract with respect to the subject matter of the Contract. Additionally, pursuant to
A.R.S § 38-511 the County may recoup any fee or commission paid or due to any person
significantly involved in initiating, negotiating, securing, drafting or creating the Contract on
behalf of the County from any other party to the Contract arising as the result of the Contract.
6.14 CONTRACTOR LICENSE REQUIREMENT:
6.14.1 Contractor shall procure all permits, insurance, licenses and pay the charges and fees
necessary and incidental to the lawful conduct of his/her 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. Contractor shall keep fully informed of existing
and future trade or industry requirements, Federal, State and Local laws, ordinances, and
regulations which in any manner affect the fulfillment of a Contract and shall comply
with the same. Contractor shall immediately notify both Office of Procurement Services
and the using agency of any and all changes concerning permits, insurance or licenses.
6.14.2 Contractor furnishing finished products, materials or articles of merchandise that will
require installation or attachment as part of the Contract, shall possess any licenses
required. Contractor is not relieved of its obligation to possess the required licenses by
subcontracting of the labor portion of the Contract. Respondents are advised to contact
the Arizona Registrar of Contractors, Chief of Licensing, to ascertain licensing
requirements for a particular contract.
6.15 SUBCONTRACTING:
6.15.1 The Contractor may not assign to another Contractor or Subcontract to another party for
performance of the terms and conditions hereof without the written consent of the
County. All correspondence authorizing subcontracting must reference the Bid Serial
Number and identify the job project.
6.15.2 The Subcontractor’s rate for the job shall not exceed that of the Prime Contractor’s rate,
as bid in the pricing section, unless the Prime Contractor is willing to absorb any higher
rates or the County has approved the increase. The Subcontractor’s invoice shall be
invoiced directly to the Prime Contractor, who in turn shall pass-through the costs to the
County, without mark-up. A copy of the Subcontractor’s invoice must accompany the
Prime Contractor’s invoice.
6.16 AMENDMENTS:
All amendments to this Contract shall be in writing and approved/signed by both parties. Maricopa
County Office of Procurement Services shall be responsible for approving all amendments for
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6.17 ADDITIONS/DELETIONS OF SERVICE:
The County reserves the right to add and/or delete materials and services to a Contract. If a
service requirement is deleted, payment to the Contractor will be reduced proportionately, to the
amount of service reduced in accordance with the bid price. If additional materials or services are
required from a Contract, prices for such additions will be negotiated between the Contractor and
the County.
6.18 VALIDITY:
The invalidity, in whole or in part, of any provision of this Contract shall not void or affect the
validity of any other provision of the Contract.
6.19 SEVERABILITY:
The removal, in whole or in part, of any provision of this Contract shall not void or affect the
validity of any other provision of this Contract.
6.20 RIGHTS IN DATA:
The County shall have the use of data and reports resulting from a Contract without additional cost
or other restriction except as may be established by law or applicable regulation. Each Party shall
supply to the other Party, upon request, any available information that is relevant to a Contract and
to the performance thereunder.
6.21 NON-DISCRIMINATION:
CONTRACTOR agrees to comply with all provisions and requirements of Arizona Executive
Order 2009-09 including flow down of all provisions and requirements to any subcontractors.
Executive Order 2009-09 supersedes Executive order 99-4 and amends Executive order 75-5 and
may be viewed and downloaded at the Governor of the State of Arizona website
http://azmemory.azlibrary.gov/cdm/singleitem/collection/execorders/id/680/rec/1 which is hereby
incorporated into this contract as if set forth in full herein. During the performance of this contract,
CONTRACTOR shall not discriminate against any employee, client or any other individual in any
way because of that person’s age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability or national origin.
6.22 ISRAEL BOYCOTT:
By signing this Contract, the Contractor certifies that they are in compliance with Article 9,
Arizona Revised Statutes Section 35-393 et seq.
6.23 CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION:
6.23.1 The undersigned (authorized official signing on behalf of the Contractor) certifies to the
best of his or her knowledge and belief, that the Contractor, it’s current officers and
directors;
6.23.1.1 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;
6.23.1.2 have not within 3-year period preceding this Contract;
6.23.1.3 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
6.23.1.4 been convicted of violation of any Federal or State antitrust statues or
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of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property regarding a
government entity transaction or contract;
6.23.1.5 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; and 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 have not within a 3-year period preceding this
Contract had any public transaction (Federal, State or local) terminated for
cause or default.
6.23.1.6 If any of the above circumstances described in the paragraph are applicable to
the entity submitting a bid for this requirement, include with your bid an
explanation of the matter including any final resolution.
6.23.2 The Contractor shall include, without modification, this clause in all lower tier covered
transactions (i.e. transactions with subcontractors) and in all solicitations for lower tier
covered transactions related to this Contract.
6.24 VERIFICATION REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES §41-
4401 AND FEDERAL IMMIGRATION LAWS AND REGULATIONS:
6.24.1 By entering into the Contract, the Contractor warrants compliance with the Immigration
and Nationality Act (INA using e-verify) and all other federal immigration laws and
regulations related to the immigration status of its employees and A.R.S. §23-214(A). The
Contractor shall obtain statements from its subcontractors certifying compliance and shall
furnish the statements to the Procurement Officer upon request. These warranties shall
remain in effect through the term of the Contract. The Contractor 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 Contract 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 USCIS.GOV.
6.24.2 The County retains the legal right to inspect contractor and subcontractor employee
documents performing work under this Contract to verify compliance with paragraph 6.24.1
of this Section. Contractor 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 the Contractor or any of its subcontractors
are not in compliance, the County will consider this a material breach of the contract and
may pursue any and all remedies allowed by law, including, but not limited to: suspension
of work, termination of the Contract for default, and suspension and/or debarment of the
Contractor. All costs necessary to verify compliance are the responsibility of the
Contractor.
6.25 INFLUENCE:
As prescribed in MC1-1203 of the Maricopa County Procurement Code, any effort to influence an
employee or agent to breach the Maricopa County Ethical Code of Conduct or any ethical conduct
may be grounds for Disbarment or Suspension under MC1-902.
An attempt to influence includes, but is not limited to:
6.25.1 A Person offering or providing a gratuity, gift, tip, present, donation, money,
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6.25.2 That is offered or given with the intent to influence a decision, obtain a contract, garner
favorable treatment, or gain favorable consideration of any kind.
If a Person attempts to influence any employee or agent of Maricopa County, the Chief
Procurement Officer, or his designee, reserves the right to seek any remedy provided by the
Maricopa County Procurement Code, any remedy in equity or in the law, or any remedy provided
by this contract.
6.26 UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS:
By entering into this Contract the Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable provisions of
Title 2, Subtitle A, Chapter II, PART 200—UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS,
COST PRINCIPLES, AND AUDIT REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL AWARDS contained in
Title 2 C.F.R. § 200 et seq.
6.27 ACCESS TO AND RETENTION OF RECORDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF AUDIT AND/OR
OTHER REVIEW:
6.27.1 In accordance with section MCI 371 of the Maricopa County Procurement Code the
Contractor agrees to retain (physical or digital copies of) all books, records, accounts,
statements, reports, files, and other records and back-up documentation relevant to this
Contract for six (6) years after final payment or until after the resolution of any audit
questions which could be more than six (6) years, whichever is latest. The County,
Federal or State auditors and any other persons duly authorized by the Department shall
have full access to, and the right to examine, copy and make use of, any and all said
materials.
6.27.2 If the Contractor’s books, records , accounts, statements, reports, files, and other records
and back-up documentation relevant to this Contract are not sufficient to support and
document that requested services were provided, the Contractor shall reimburse Maricopa
County for the services not so adequately supported and documented.
6.28 AUDIT DISALLOWANCES:
If at any time it is determined by the County that a cost for which payment has been made is a
disallowed cost, the County shall notify the Contractor in writing of the disallowance. The course
of action to address the disallowance shall be at sole discretion of the County, and may include
either an adjustment to future invoices, request for credit, request for a check or a deduction from
current invoices submitted by the Contractor equal to the amount of the disallowance, or to require
reimbursement forthwith of the disallowed amount by the Contractor by issuing a check payable
to Maricopa County.
6.29 OFFSET FOR DAMAGES:
In addition to all other remedies at Law or Equity, the County may offset from any money due to
the Contractor any amounts Contractor owes to the County for damages resulting from breach or
deficiencies in performance of the Contract.
6.30 CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION:
Any information obtained in the course of performing this contract may include information that is
proprietary or confidential to the County. This provision establishes the contractor’s obligation
regarding such information.
The Contractor shall establish and maintain procedures and controls that are adequate to assure
that no information contained in its records and/or obtained from the County or from others in
carrying out its functions (services) under the Contract shall be used by or disclosed by it, its
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The Contractor’s procedures and controls at a minimum must be the same procedures and controls
it uses to protect its own proprietary or confidential information. If, at any time during the
duration of the Contract, the County determines that the procedures and controls in place are not
adequate, the Contractor shall institute any new and/or additional measures requested by the
County within 15 days of the written request to do so.
Any requests to the Contractor for County proprietary or confidential information shall be referred
to the County for review and approval, prior to any dissemination.
6.31 PUBLIC RECORDS:
Under Arizona law, all Contracts are public records and must be retained by the Records Manager
at the Office of Procurement Services. Contracts shall be open to public inspection and copying
after Contract award and execution, except for such Contracts or sections thereof determined to
contain proprietary or confidential information by the Office of Procurement Services.
6.32 PRICES:
Contractor warrants that prices extended to County under this Contract are no higher than those
paid by any other customer for these or similar services.
6.33 INTEGRATION:
This Contract represents the entire and integrated agreement between the parties and supersedes
all prior negotiations, proposals, communications, understandings, representations, or agreements,
whether oral or written, express or implied.
6.34 RELATIONSHIPS:
6.34.1 In the performance of the services described herein, the Contractor shall act solely as an
independent contractor, and nothing herein or implied herein shall at any time be
construed as to create the relationship of employer and employee, co-employee,
partnership, principal and agent, or joint venture between the County and the Contractor.
6.34.2 The County reserves the right of final approval on proposed staff for all Task Orders.
Also, upon request by the County, the Contractor will be required to remove any
employees working on County projects and substitute personnel based on the discretion
of the County within two business days, unless previously approved by the County.
6.35 GOVERNING LAW:
This Contract shall be governed by the laws of the state of Arizona. Venue for any actions or
lawsuits involving this Contract will be in Maricopa County Superior Court or in the United States
District Court for the District of Arizona, sitting in Phoenix, Arizona
6.36 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE:
In the event of a conflict in the provisions of this Contract and Contractor’s license agreement, if
applicable, the terms of this Contract shall prevail.
6.37 INCORPORATION OF DOCUMENTS:
The following are to be attached to and made part of this Contract:
6.37.1 Exhibit A, Vendor Information and Pricing;
6.37.2 Exhibit B, Scope of Services;
6.37.3 Exhibit C, List of Deliverables

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NOTICES:
All notices given pursuant to the terms of this Contract shall be addressed to:
For County:
Maricopa County
Office of Procurement Services
ATTN: Contract Administration
320 West Lincoln Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85003-2494
For Contractor:
Rounds Consulting Group, Inc.
350 S. Mill Avenue, Suite B202
Tempe, AZ 85281

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Contract is executed on the date set forth above.
CONTRACTOR
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE
PRINTED NAME AND TITLE
ADDRESS
DATE
MARICOPA COUNTY
CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DATE
ATTESTED:
CLERK OF THE BOARD DATE
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DEPUTY COUNTY ATTORNEY DATE

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EXHIBIT A
VENDOR INFORMATION AND PRICING
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RESPONDENT'S NAME: Rounds Consulting Group, Inc.
COUNTY VENDOR NUMBER : VC00000004701
ADDRESS: 350 S. Mill Avenue, Suite B202
Tempe, AZ 85281
P.O. ADDRESS:
TELEPHONE NUMBER: (602) 739-0844
FACSIMILE NUMBER:
WEB SITE: www.roundsconsulting.com
CONTACT (REPRESENTATIVE): Jim Rounds, President
REPRESENTATIVE'S E-MAIL ADDRESS: rounds@roundsconsulting.com
YES NO
WILL ALLOW OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES TO PURCHASE FROM THIS
CONTRACT [X] [ ]
WILL ACCEPT PROCUREMENT CARD FOR PAYMENT: [ ] [X]
WILL OFFER REBATE (CASH OR CREDIT) FOR UTILIZING PROCUREMENT CARD: [ ] [X]
(Payment shall be made within 48 hours of utilizing the Purchasing Card)
[ x ] 2% 10 DAYS NET 30 DAYS
HOURLY PRICING:
Hourly Rates for deliverables in Exhibit B Section 2.2 Jan 1, 2018 to Jul 1, 2019 to Jul 1, 2020 to
and other deliverables proposer to detail: Jun 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2021
Jim Rounds $180 $180 $180
Luis Cordova $150 $150 $175
Support Personnel $85 $85 $85
*All services purchased under this contract will be based upon a specific request from the Maricopa County
Budget Office and will be billed based on the hourly pricing reflected above*

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EXHIBIT B
SCOPE OF SERVICES
1.0 INTENT:
The intent of this contract is to procure Econometric Forecasting and Analysis Services for the Maricopa
County Budget Office. The scope of services of this contract includes: development and maintenance of
advanced econometric forecasting models, databases of demographic and economic indicators, and fiscal
impact analysis of legislation and other issues. These services will be accessed upon request of the
Maricopa County Budget Office.
Upon request, forecasts will be provided for County revenues, particularly major tax-based sources, as well
as specific major expenditure items and factors that influence demand for County services and the cost of
providing services.
Upon request, the Contractor will be expected to update and improve forecasting models in line with
current econometric and industry trends.
Upon request, the Contractor shall be expected to represent Maricopa County regarding economic and
legislative issues at various times and before various groups as required.
Upon request, the contract shall also include the Impact Analysis and Rating of Economic Development
Proposals on an as needed basis for an hourly rate.
2.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES:
Upon request, the Contractor shall furnish all necessary labor; materials, equipment, and space needed to
provide econometric services in accordance with the provisions specified herein as needed.
2.1 Forecasts Reports:
2.1.1 Upon request from the County, the Contractor shall prepare financial forecasts including,
but not limited to, short and long-range revenue and expenditure forecasts. This may
include updating the forecast for the year to date and annual amounts.
2.1.2 Upon request of the County the forecasts may include three scenarios: pessimistic, most
likely, and optimistic; each scenario shall have a probability assigned to it which represents
the likelihood that County collections will meet or exceed the forecasted amount. The
pessimistic shall be based on a 90% level of confidence that revenues will equal or exceed
forecast. The most likely scenario shall be based on a 50% probability of revenues meeting
the forecast.
2.1.3 Any requested forecasts shall be based on detailed econometric forecasting models for each
major revenue source. The Contractor shall incorporate current econometric and industry
trends to improve forecast models once they are developed.
2.1.4 Any requested forecasts shall incorporate the impact of business cycles.
2.1.5 Any requested forecasts shall include any changes to baseline revenues resulting from
changes to legislation and statutes.
2.1.6 Any requested forecast models shall incorporate the ability to model changes in statutes
regarding revenue collection and distribution.
2.1.7 Upon request, the Contractor shall provide and explain the assumptions and economic
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2.1.8 Upon request, the Contractor shall obtain benchmarks and compare current forecasting
methodologies to those of similar jurisdictions, i.e. Pima County, Arizona State, Tucson,
etc.
2.1.9 The items which may be requested to be forecasted are those listed in Exhibit C “List of
Deliverables” This exhibit may be amended or adjusted based on the needs of the County,
subject to agreement by the Contractor.
2.1.10 Economic and Demographic Indicators:
Upon request, the Contractor shall review, update, and analyze demographic and
economic indicators, particularly those related to Maricopa County.
2.1.10.1 Upon request, the Contractor will supply other demographic data and economic
information that drives changes in County expenditures and revenues for use in
County documents and to support County-planning efforts.
2.1.10.2 Basic data needs may vary throughout the year, and will be articulated and
requested through direct contact with Maricopa County.
2.1.10.3 Upon request, the Contractor shall provide ready access to any database used in a
format compatible with County information systems.
2.1.11 Legislative and Other Fiscal Impact Analysis:
Upon request, the Contractor shall analyze the fiscal impact of proposed legislation and
other issues on an as-needed basis and in a timely manner.
2.1.11.1 Upon request, written research reports may be required as a result of fiscal
impact analysis, which could include financial as well as service impacts that
may result from the legislation. These shall be developed in conjunction with
the County.
2.1.11.2 Upon request, the Contractor shall be required to document and report all
sources of data used to conduct fiscal impact analysis.
2.1.12 Presentations:
Upon request, the Contractor shall conduct presentations at various times throughout the
year.
2.1.12.1 Upon request, presentations may be required for the management team, the
County Board of Supervisors, the State Legislature and for other audiences on
occasion.
2.2 Impact Analysis and Rating of Economic Development Proposals:
2.2.1 Upon request, the Contractor shall provide timely analysis of the economic impact of
economic development proposals on an as needed basis.
2.2.2 Upon request, the Contractor shall be expected to have staff available to analyze
economic development project proposals in a timely manner.
2.2.3 Upon request, the Contractor shall be required to validate and document and report all
sources of data used to conduct economic impact analyses.
2.2.4 Upon request, the Contractor shall be available to present analyses and project ratings to
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2.2.5 Upon request, the Contractor shall provide as needed technical support to the County as it
relates to economic proposals, outreach, state and municipality coordination, and other
related matters as they arise.
2.2.6 The requested analyses shall include economic and fiscal impact modeling for Maricopa
County related to each identified eligible business recruitment or expansion opportunity
that is presented to the County. The analysis shall include job creation, economic output
and revenues projected. The analysis shall be conveyed in a memorandum format to the
County along with any explanatory information that was used in the calculations.
2.3 CONTRACTOR’S AVAILABILITY:
Upon request, the Contractor shall be available on-site, when needed. The site location: Budget
Office, 301 West Jefferson, 10th Floor, Phoenix, Arizona, or other similar location.
2.4 CONTRACTOR’S PERFORMANCE:
The Contractor shall furnish all necessary labor, tools, equipment, supplies and space to perform
the required services. The Budget Director or his/her agent will decide all questions that may arise
as to the quality and acceptability of any work performed under the contract. If, in the opinion of
the Budget Director or his/her agent, performance becomes unsatisfactory, the County shall notify
the Contractor. The Contractor shall have two (2) days from that time to correct any specific
instances of unsatisfactory performance. In the event the unsatisfactory performance is not
corrected within the time specified above, the County shall have the immediate right to complete
the work to its satisfaction and shall deduct the cost from any balances due, or to become due, to
the Contractor. Repeated incidence of unsatisfactory performance may result in cancellation of the
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EXHIBIT C
LIST OF DELIVERABLES
Items that may be requested to be forecasted:
1. Maricopa County Revenues:
1.1 State Shared Transaction Privilege (Sales) Taxes
1.2 State Shared Vehicle License Taxes
1.3 State Shared Highway User Revenue Funds (HURF and HURF excluding DPS and ADOT Shift)
1.4 Primary Net Assessed Value (total and for properties taxed in the prior year)
1.5 Secondary Net Assessed Value (total, total for properties taxed in the prior year and value used for
Flood Control District taxes and the value used for the Flood Control District taxed in the prior year)
1.6 Jail Excise Tax
2. Maricopa County Expenditures:
2.1 AHCCCS Acute Contribution
2.2 ALTCS Acute Contribution
3. Demographic Information:
3.1 Maricopa County Population (total population and the population in the unincorporated areas)
3.2 Arizona Population
3.3 U.S. Population
3.4 Maricopa County Population by Age
3.5 Maricopa County Population by Race
3.6 Maricopa County Population – Births, Deaths and Net Migration
4. Economic Information:
4.1 Maricopa County Unemployment Rate
4.2 Arizona Unemployment Rate
4.3 U.S. Unemployment Rate
4.4 Maricopa County Employment
4.5 Arizona Employment
4.6 U.S. Employment
4.7 Maricopa County Labor Force Data
4.8 Arizona Labor Force Data
4.9 U.S. Labor Force Data
4.10 Maricopa County Non-Farm Wage & Salary Employment – Percent Distribution
4.11 Employee Cost Index (Seasonally Adjusted and Not Seasonally Adjusted)
4.12 Arizona Non-Farm Wage & Salary Employment – Percent Distribution
4.13 U.S. Non-Farm Wage & Salary Employment – Percent Distribution
4.14 Maricopa County Personal Income and Per Capita Income
4.15 Maricopa County Retail Sales
4.16 Maricopa County Building Permits
4.17 Maricopa County Single Family Housing Units Authorized and Greater Phoenix Single Family
Permits
4.18 Maricopa County Single Family Median Home Price
4.19 Maricopa County (Unincorporated) Single Family Housing Units Authorized
4.20 Arizona Single Family Housing Units Authorized
4.21 Maricopa County Multi-Family Market/Inventory & Vacancy Rates
4.22 Maricopa County Office Market/Inventory & Vacancy Rates
4.23 Maricopa County Commercial Building Permits
4.24 Maricopa County Major Employers
4.25 U.S. Consumer Price Index
4.26 U.S. Medical CPI
4.27 U.S. Real Gross Domestic Product
4.28 GDP Price Deflator