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CONTRACT PURSUANT TO PH RFP 15-008 CONTRACT #: 860-15-08A This Contract is entered into this 8th day of April, 2015 by and between Maricopa County (“County”), a political subdivision of the State of Arizona, and Oxford Diagnostic Laboratories “Contractor” for the purchase of Laboratory Testing for Clinical Services. 1.0 CONTRACT TERM: 1.1 This Contract is for a term of three (3) years, beginning on the 8th day of April, 2015 and ending the 7th day of April, 2018. 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 five (5) years, (or at the County’s sole discretion, extend the contract on a month-to-month basis 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 thirty (30) calendar days prior to the expiration of the original contract term, or any additional term thereafter. 2.0 FEE ADJUSTMENTS: Any request for a fee adjustment must be submitted sixty (60) days prior to the current Contract expiration date. Requests for adjustment in cost of labor and/or materials must be supported by appropriate documentation. If County agrees to the adjusted fee, County shall issue written approval of the change. The reasonableness of the request will be determined by comparing the request with the (Consumer Price Index) or by performing a market survey. 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. 3.3 INVOICES: 3.3.1 The Contractor shall submit one (1) legible copy of their detailed invoice before payment(s) can be made. 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 purchase order number Page 1 of 30 CONTRACT #: 860-15-08A Invoice number and date Payment terms Date of service or delivery Quantity Contract Item number(s) Description of service provided Pricing per unit of service Extended price Total Amount Due 3.3.2 Problems regarding billing or invoicing shall be directed to the County as listed on the Purchase Order. 3.3.3 Payment shall 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 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. 3.4 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: Maricopa County is subject to all applicable 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 under Federal, and/or state and local laws and regulations and any other costs including transaction privilege taxes, unemployment compensation insurance, Social Security and Worker’s Compensation. 3.5 TAX: (SERVICES) No tax shall be levied against labor. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to determine any and all taxes and include the same in proposal price. 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. Page 2 of 30 CONTRACT #: 860-15-08A 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. 5.2 During the Contract term, County shall provide Contractor’s personnel with adequate workspace for consultants and such other related facilities as may be required by Contractor to carry out its contractual obligations. 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, 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 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. Each Party (as "indemnitor") agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the other Party (as "indemnitee") from and against any and all claims, losses, liability, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) (hereinafter collectively referred to as "claims") arising out of the negligent performance of this Agreement, but only to the extent that such claims which result in vicarious/derivative liability to the indemnitee are caused by the act, omission, negligence, misconduct, or other fault of the indemnitor, its officers, officials, agents, employees, or volunteers. 6.2 INSURANCE. Lessee, its contractors and subcontractors at Lessee’s or its contractors’ and subcontractors’ own expense, shall purchase and maintain the herein stipulated minimum insurance from a company or Page 3 of 30 CONTRACT #: 860-15-08A companies duly licensed by the State of Arizona and possessing a current A.M. Best, Inc. rating of B++ 6. 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 Lessor. The form of any insurance policies and forms must be acceptable to Lessor. 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 Lease is satisfactorily completed and formally accepted and until the use of the Premises as contemplated in this Lease has been terminated. Failure to do so may, at the discretion of Lessor, constitute a material breach of this Lease. Lessee’s insurance shall be primary insurance as respects Lessor, and any insurance or self-insurance maintained by Lessor shall not contribute to it. 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 Lessor’s right to coverage afforded under the insurance policies. The insurance policies may provide coverage that contains deductibles or self-insurance retentions. Such deductible and/or self-insurance retentions shall not be applicable with respect to the coverage provided to Lessor under such policies. Lessee shall be solely responsible for the deductible and/or self-insurance retention and Lessor, at its option, may require Lessee to secure payment of such deductibles or self-insurance retentions by a surety bond or an irrevocable and unconditional letter of credit. Lessor reserves the right to request and to receive, within 10 business days, certified copies of any or all of the herein required insurance policies and/or endorsements. Lessor shall not be obligated, however, to review such policies and/or endorsements or to advise Lessee of any deficiencies in such policies and endorsements, and such receipt shall not relieve Lessee from, or be deemed a waiver of, Lessor’s right to insist on strict fulfillment of Lessee’s obligations under this Lease. Lessee and its contractors’ and subcontractors’ insurance policies required by this Lease, except Workers’ Compensation, shall name Lessor, its agents, representatives, officers, directors, officials and employees as Additional Insureds. Lessee and its contractors’ and subcontractors’ insurance policies required hereunder, except Workers’ Compensation, shall contain a waiver of transfer of rights of recovery (subrogation) against Lessor, its agents, representatives, officers, directors, officials and employees for any claims arising out of Lessee’s work or service or use or maintenance of the Premises. 6.2.1 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 third party action over claims. There shall be no endorsement or modifications of the CGL limiting the scope of coverage for liability arising from explosion, collapse, or underground property damage. 6.2.2 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 Lessee’s owned, hired, and non-owned vehicles assigned to or used in performance of the Lessee’s work or services or use or maintenance of the Premises under this Lease. 6.2.3 Workers’ Compensation. Workers’ Compensation insurance to cover obligations imposed by federal and state statutes having jurisdiction of Lessee’s employees engaged in the performance of the work or services under this Lease; 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. Page 4 of 30 CONTRACT #: 860-15-08A Lessee, its contractors and its subcontractors waive all rights against Lessor 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 Lessee, its contractors and its subcontractors pursuant to this Lease. 6.2.4 Errors and Omissions (Professional Liability) Insurance. Errors and Omissions (Professional Liability) insurance and, if necessary, Commercial Umbrella insurance, which will insure and provide coverage for errors or omissions or professional liability of the CONTRACTOR, with limits of no less than $2,000,000 for each claim. 6.2.5 Professional Liability. Contractor shall maintain Professional Liability insurance which will provide coverage for any and all acts arising out of the work or services performed by the Contractor under the terms of this Contract, with a limit of not less than $1,000,000 for each claim, and $3,000,000 aggregate claims. 6.2.6 Certificates of Insurance. 6.2.7.1 Prior to commencing work or services under this Contract, Contractor shall have insurance in effect 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 be made available to the County upon 48 hours notice. BY SIGNING THE AGREEMENT PAGE THE CONTRACTOR AGREES TO THIS REQUIREMENT AND UNDERSTANDS THAT FAILURE TO MEET THIS REQUIREMENT WILL RESULT IN CANCELLATION OF THIS CONTRACT. 6.2.7.2 In the event any insurance policy (ies) required by this Contract is (are) written on a “claims made” basis, coverage shall extend for two (2) years past completion and acceptance of Contractor’s work or services and as evidenced by annual Certificates of Insurance. 6.2.7.3 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. 6.2.8 Cancellation and Expiration Notice. Insurance required herein shall not be permitted to expire, be canceled, or materially changed without thirty (30) days prior written notice to the County. 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 or any part of this Contract 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, 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. Page 5 of 30 CONTRACT #: 860-15-08A 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 INSPECTION OF SERVICES: 6.5.1 The Contractor shall provide and maintain an inspection system acceptable to County covering the services under this Contract. Complete records of all inspection work performed by the Contractor shall be maintained and made available to County during contract performance and for as long afterwards as the Contract requires. 6.5.2 County has the right to inspect and test all services called for by the Contract, to the extent practicable at all times and places during the term of the Contract. County shall perform inspections and tests in a manner that will not unduly delay the work. 6.5.3 If any of the services do not conform with Contract requirements, County may require the Contractor to perform the services again in conformity with Contract requirements, at on increase in Contract amount. When the defects in services cannot be corrected by re- performance, County may: 6.4.3.1 Require the Contractor to take necessary action to ensure that future performance conforms to Contract requirements; and 6.4.3.2 Reduce the Contract price to reflect the reduced value of the services performed. 6.5.4 If the Contractor fails to promptly perform the services again or to take the necessary action to ensure future performance in conformity with Contract requirements, County may: 6.4.4.1 By Contract or otherwise, perform the services and charge to the Contractor any cost incurred by County that is directly related to the performance of such service; or 6.4.4.2 Terminate the Contract for default. 6.6 NOTICES: All notices given pursuant to the terms of this Contract shall be addressed to: For County: Page 6 of 30 CONTRACT #: 860-15-08A Maricopa County Department of Public Health Attn: Cheryl Rentscheler, Procurement Officer 4041 N. Central Avenue, #1400 Phoenix, AZ 85012 (602) 506-6886 cherylrentscheler@mail.maricopa.gov For Contractor: Oxford Diagnostics Laboratories Attn: Jon Becker 700 Nickerson Road, Suite 200 Marlborough, MA 01752 (877) 598-2522 jbecker@tspot.com 6.7 REQUIREMENTS CONTRACT: 6.7.1 Contractor signifies its understanding and agreement by signing this document that this Contract is a requirements contract. This Contract does not guarantee any purchases will be made (minimum or maximum). Orders will only be placed when County identifies a need and issues a purchase order or a written notice to proceed. 6.7.2 County reserves the right to cancel purchase orders or notice to proceed within a reasonable period of time after issuance. Should a purchase order or notice to proceed be canceled, the County agrees to reimburse the Contractor for actual and documented costs incurred by the Contractor. The County will not reimburse the Contractor for any avoidable costs incurred after receipt of cancellation, or for lost profits, or shipment of product or performance of services prior to issuance of a purchase order or notice to proceed. 6.7.3 Purchase orders will be cancelled in writing. 6.8 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. 6.9 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— 6.9.1 Cancel the stop-work order; or Page 7 of 30 CONTRACT #: 860-15-08A 6.9.2 Terminate the work covered by the order as provided in the Default, or the Termination for Convenience of the County, clause of this contract. 6.9.3 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. 6.10 UNCONDITIONAL TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE: Maricopa County may terminate the resultant Contract for convenience by providing sixty (60) calendar days advance notice to the Contractor. 6.11 TERMINATION FOR DEFAULT: 6.11.1 In addition to the rights reserved in the Contract, the County may terminate the Contract in whole or in part due to the failure of the Contractor to comply with any term or condition of the Contract, to acquire and maintain all required insurance policies, bonds, licenses and permits, or to make satisfactory progress in performing the Contract. The Procurement Officer shall provide written notice of the termination and the reasons for it to the Contractor. 6.11.2 Upon termination under this paragraph, all goods, materials, documents, data and reports prepared by the Contractor under the Contract shall become the property of and be delivered to the County on demand. 6.11.3 The County may, upon termination of this Contract, procure, on terms and in the manner that it deems appropriate, materials or services to replace those under this Contract. The Contractor shall be liable to the County for any excess costs incurred by the County in procuring materials or services in substitution for those due from the Contractor. 6.11.4 The Contractor shall continue to perform, in accordance with the requirements of the Contract, up to the date of termination, as directed in the termination notice. 6.12 TERMINATION BY THE COUNTY: If the Contractor should be adjudged bankrupt or should make a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors, or if a receiver should be appointed on account of its insolvency, the County may terminate the Contract. If the Contractor should persistently or repeatedly refuse or should fail, except in cases for which extension of time is provided, to provide enough properly skilled workers or proper materials, or persistently disregard laws and ordinances, or not proceed with work or otherwise be guilty of a substantial violation of any provision of this Contract, then the County may terminate the Contract. Prior to termination of the Contract, the County shall give the Contractor fifteen- (15) calendar day’s written notice. Upon receipt of such termination notice, the Contractor shall be allowed fifteen (15) calendar days to cure such deficiencies. 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 this 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. Page 8 of 30 CONTRACT #: 860-15-08A 6.14 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 under this contract. 6.15 ADDITIONS/DELETIONS OF SERVICE: The County reserves the right to add and/or delete products and/or services provided under this Contract. If a requirement is deleted, payment to the Contractor will be reduced proportionately to the amount of service reduced in accordance with the proposal price. If additional services and/or products are required from this Contract, prices for such additions will be negotiated between the Contractor and the County. 6.16 RELATIONSHIPS: 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, partnership, principal and agent, or joint venture between the District and the Contractor. 6.17 SUBCONTRACTING: The Contractor may not assign this Contract or subcontract to another party for performance of the terms and conditions hereof without the written consent of the County, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. All correspondence authorizing subcontracting must reference the Proposal Serial Number and identify the job project. 6.18 AMENDMENTS: All amendments to this Contract shall be in writing and approved/signed by both parties. The Public Health Procurement Officer and/or the Office of Procurement Services’ Chief Procurement Officer shall be responsible for approving all amendments for Maricopa County. 6.19 ACCESS TO AND RETENTION OF RECORDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF AUDIT AND/OR OTHER REVIEW: 6.19.1 In accordance with section MCI 367 of the Maricopa County Procurement Code the Contractor agrees to retain 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. 6.19.2 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. 6.19.3 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 claim submitted by the Contractor by 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. 6.20 AUDIT DISALLOWANCES: Page 9 of 30 CONTRACT #: 860-15-08A If at any time, County determines that a cost for which payment has been made is a disallowed cost, such as overpayment, County shall notify the Contractor in writing of the disallowance. County shall also state the means of correction, which may be but shall not be limited to adjustment of any future claim submitted by the Contractor by the amount of the disallowance, or to require repayment of the disallowed amount by the Contractor. 6.21 SEVERABILITY: 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 this Contract. 6.22 RIGHTS IN DATA: The County shall own have the use of all data and reports resulting from this Contract without additional cost or other restriction except as provided by law. Each party shall supply to the other party, upon request, any available information that is relevant to this Contract and to the performance hereunder. 6.23 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‟s website http://www.azgovernor.gov/dms/upload/EO_2009_09.pdf 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 or any other individual in any way because of that person‟s age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability or national origin. 6.24 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. 6.25 VERIFICATION REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES §41- 4401 AND FEDERAL IMMIGRATION LAWS AND REGULATIONS: 6.25.1 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. 6.25.2 The County retains the legal right to inspect contractor and subcontractor employee documents performing work under this Contract to verify compliance with paragraph 6.25.1 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 Page 10 of 30 CONTRACT #: 860-15-08A 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. 6.26 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS AND REQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF WHISTLERBLOWER RIGHTS. 6.26.1 The Parties agree that this Contract and employees working on this Contract will be subject to the whistleblower rights and remedies in the pilot program on contractor employee whistleblower protections established at 41 U.S.C. § 4712 by section 828 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (Pub. L. 112–239) and section 3.908 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation; 6.26.2 Contractor shall inform its employees in writing, in the predominant language of the workforce, of employee whistleblower rights and protections under 41 U.S.C. § 4712, as described in section 3.908 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Documentation of such employee notification must be kept on file by Contractor and copies provided to County upon request. 6.26.3 Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in all subcontracts over the simplified acquisition threshold ($150,000 as of September 2013). 6.27 CONTRACTOR LICENSE REQUIREMENT: 6.27.1 The Respondent 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. The Respondent 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 Materials Management and the using agency of any and all changes concerning permits, insurance or licenses. 6.27.2 Respondents furnishing finished products, materials or articles of merchandise that will require installation or attachment as part of the Contract, shall possess any licenses required. A Respondent is not relieved of its obligation to posses 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, at (602) 542-1525 to ascertain licensing requirements for a particular contract. Respondents shall identify which license(s), if any, the Registrar of Contractors requires for performance of the Contract. 6.28 CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION 6.28.1 The undersigned (authorized official signing for the Contractor) certifies to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that the Contractor 6.21.1.1 is not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any Federal Department or agency; 6.21.1.2 have not within 3-year period preceding this Contract been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of Federal or State antitrust statues or Page 11 of 30 CONTRACT #: 860-15-08A commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property; 6.21.1.3 are not presently indicted or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a government entity (Federal, State or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (2) of this certification; and 6.21.1.4 have not within a 3-year period preceding this Contract had one or more public transaction (Federal, State or local) terminated for cause of default. 6.28.2 The Contractor agrees to 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. 6.29 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 6.30 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. 6.31 AUDIT REQUIREMENTS 6.31.1 If the Contractor expends $500,000 or more from all contracts administered and/or funded via County, and/or receives $500,000 or more per year from any federal funding sources, the Contractor may be subject to Federal audit requirements per P.L. 98-502 "The Single Audit Act". The Contractor shall comply with OMB Circulars A-128, A- 110, and A-133 as applicable. The audit report shall be submitted to the Maricopa County Department of Public Health for review within the twelve months following the close of the fiscal year. The Contractor shall take any necessary corrective action to remedy any material weaknesses identified in the audit report within six months after the release date of the report. Maricopa County may consider sanctions as described in OMB Circular A-128 for contractors not in compliance with the audit requirements. All books and records shall be maintained in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). 6.31.2 The Contractor shall schedule an annual financial audit to be submitted to County for review within twelve months following the close of the program’s fiscal year. Contractor understands that failure to meet this requirement may result in loss of current funding and disqualification from consideration for future County-administered funding. 6.31.3 The Contractor shall comply with the requirement of the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-133. The Contractor is responsible for having an audit performed in accordance with, and when required, by OMB Circular A-133, and for sending a copy of the report issued as a results of the audit to the COUNTY within 30 days of issuance. The County reserves the right to engage an auditor, at the Contractor’s expense, to perform an OMB Circular A-133 audit of the Contractor in the event that the Contractor shall fail to engage an auditor or the County shall reject or disapprove of the auditor engaged by the Contractor. 6.31.4 The Contractor must also comply with the following OMB Circulars: 1.1.1.1 A-102 Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants to State and Local Government. 2.1.1.1 A-110 Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreement with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals and other non-profit organizations. 3.1.1.1 A-122 Cost Principles for Non-Profit Organizations. 4.1.1.1 A-87 Cost Principles for State and Local Governments. Page 12 of 30 CONTRACT #: 860-15-08A 5.1.1.1 A-21 Cost principles for Education Institutions. 6.32 INFLUENCE As prescribed in MC1-1202 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: 6.32.1 A Person offering or providing a gratuity, gift, tip, present, donation, money, entertainment or educational passes or tickets, or any type valuable contribution or subsidy, 6.32.2 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. 6.33 PUBLIC RECORDS: All Offers submitted and opened are public records and must be retained by the Records Manager at the Office of Procurement Services. Offers shall be open to public inspection after Contract award and execution, except for such Offers deemed to be confidential by the Office of Procurement Services. If an Offeror believes that information in its Offer should remain confidential, it shall indicate as confidential, the specific information and submit a statement with its offer detailing the reasons that the information should not be disclosed. Such reasons shall include the specific harm or prejudice which may arise. The Records Manager of the Office of Procurement Services shall determine whether the identified information is confidential pursuant to the Maricopa County Procurement Code. 6.34 INCORPORATION OF DOCUMENTS: The following are to be attached to and made part of this Contract: 6.34.1 Exhibit A, Pricing; 6.34.2 Exhibit B, Scope of Work Page 13 of 30 CONTRACT #: 860-15-08A 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: LEGAL COUNSEL DATE Page 14 of 30 CONTRACT #: 860-15-08A EXHIBIT A Page 15 of 30 CONTRACT #: 860-15-08A EXHIBIT B Scope of Work from original RFP: 2.0 SCOPE OF WORK: 2.1 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: 2.1.1 Lab list Estimated CPT Name/Description of Test Annual Code Usage Basic metabolic panel (Calcium, total) <50 80048 Electrolyte panel <50 80051 Comprehensive metabolic panel <50 80053 Lipid panel <50 80061 Renal function panel <200 80069 Acute hepatitis panel <50 80074 Hepatic function panel <5000 80076 Carbamazepine; total <50 80156 Phenytoin; total <50 80185 Urinalysis <50 81000 Urine pregnancy test, by visual comparison methods <50 81025 Urine, microalbumin, quantitative <50 82043 Vitamin D <50 82306 Cortisol; total <50 82533 Creatine kinase (CK), (CPK); total <50 82550 Creatinine; blood <50 82565 Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B-12) <50 82607 Ferritin <50 82728 Folic acid; RBC <50 82747 Gammaglobulin (immunoglobulin); IgA, IgD, IgG, IgM, each <50 82784 Gammaglobulin (immunoglobulin); IgE <50 82785 Glucose; quantitative, blood <50 82947 Glutamyltransferase, gamma (GGT) <50 82977 Haptoglobin; quantitative <50 83010 Hemoglobin fractionation and quantitation; electrophoresis (eg, A2, S, C, and/or F) <50 83020 Hemoglobin fractionation and quantitation; chromatography (eg, A2, S, C, and/or F) <50 83021 Hemoglobin, glycosylated (A1C) <50 83036 Histone Antibodies <50 83516 Iron <50 83540 Lactate dehydrogenase (LD), (LDH) <50 83615 Lead <1000 83655 Phosphatase, alkaline; <50 84075 Phosphorus inorganic (phosphate); <50 84100 Potassium; serum, plasma, or whole blood <50 84132 Thyroxine; total <50 84436 Page 16 of 30 CONTRACT #: 860-15-08A Thyroxine; free <50 84439 Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) <50 84443 Transferrin <50 84466 Urea nitrogen; quantitative <50 84520 Uric acid; blood <50 84550 Blood count; blood smear, microscopic examination with manual differential WBC <2000 85007 count Hematocrit (Hct) <50 85014 Hemoglobin (HgB) <50 85018 Blood count; complete CDC, automated and automated differential WBC <3000 85025 Reticulocyte, automated <50 85045 Prothrombin time <50 85610 Sedimentation rate, erythrocyte; non-automated <50 85651 Thromboplastin time, partial (PTT); plasma or whole blood <50 85730 Antinuclear antibodies (ANA); <50 86038 Antinuclear antibodies (ANA); titer <50 86039 C-reactive protein; high sensitivity (HsCRP) <50 86141 Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) antibody; native or double stranded <50 86225 Extractable nuclear antigen, antibody to, any method (eg, nRNP. SS-A, SS-B, Sm, <50 86235 RNP, Sc170, J01), each antibody Fluorescent noninfectious agent antibody; screen, each antibody <50 86255 Immunoassay for tumor antigen, quantitative; CA 15-3 (27.29) <50 86300 Particle agglutination; screen, each antibody <50 86403 Rheumatoid factor; quantitative <50 86431 Tuberculosis test, cell mediated immunity antigen response measurement, gamma <3000 86480 interferon Tuberculosis test, cell mediated immunity antigen response measurement, <50 86481 enumeration of gamma interferon-producing T-cells in cell suspension Syphilis test, non-treponemal antibody; qualitative (eg, VDRL, RPR, ART) <2000 86592 Antibody; Coccidioides <50 86635 Antibody; HIV-1 and HIV-2 , single result <50 86703 Hepatitis B core antibody (HBcAb);total <2000 86704 Hepatitis B core antibody (HBcAb); IgM <2000 86705 Hepatitis B surface antibody (HBsAb) <3000 86706 Hepatitis Be antibody (HBeAb) <50 86707 Hepatitis A antibody (HAAb); total <50 86708 Hepatitis A antibody (HAAb); IgM antibody <50 86709 Antibody; mumps <50 86735 Antibody; rubella <50 86762 Antibody; rubeola <50 86765 Antibody; Treponema pallidum <50 86780 Antibody; varicella-zoster <50 86787 Hepatitis C antibody <50 86803 Culture bacterial; stool aerobic, with isolation and preliminary examination (eg, KIA, <50 87045 LIA), Salmonella and Shigella species Clostridium difficile toxin(s) <50 87324 Hepatitis B surface antigen <50 87340 Page 17 of 30 CONTRACT #: 860-15-08A Hepatitis Be antigen (HBeAg) <50 87350 HIV-1 antigen(s) with HIV-1 and HIV-2 antibodies, single result <50 87389 Chlamydia trachomatis, direct probe technique <50 87490 Chlamydia trachomatis, amplified probe technique <50 87491 Hepatitis B virus, quantification <50 87517 Hepatitis C, quantification, includes reverse transcription when performed <50 87522 HIV-1 , quantification <50 87536 Neisseria gonorrhoeae, direct probe technique <50 87590 Neisseria gonorrhoeae, amplified probe technique <50 87591 Flow cytometry, cell surface, cytoplasmic or nuclear marker, technical component <50 88184 only; first marker 2.1.2 Additional tests not listed above may be requested and potential bidders should furnish MCDPH with a Reference Lab Fee Schedule to be made part of the final contract. If tests are not listed, then Contractors are expected to accept current (current at the time the service is provided) AHCCCS compensation/fee schedule as “standard pricing”, unless otherwise noted. Contractors shall note any exceptions to AHCCCS “standard pricing” on Attachment A (pricing page). 2.1.3 All prices quoted must include all associated charges and delivery costs. 2.1.4 At a minimum, Contractor shall pick up specimens 2 times per day, once during business hours and once after business hours. Contractor shall provide MCDPH with a lockbox for storage of specimens to be picked up after hours. A schedule shall be developed upon contract execution. 2.1.5 MCDPH shall supply routine specimen collection containers such as blood tubes, urine cups, and the like. Contractor shall provide shipping containers and materials if required to perform a specific test. Contractor shall also provide test requisitions and specimen transport bags. 2.1.6 Lab results shall be delivered via print copy to MCDPH within one (1) business day of test run. STAT reports shall be delivered via telephone on the same day as test run, followed by a print copy. Contractor shall provide MCDPH with a dedicated printer and be responsible for providing all printer supplies, maintenance, and dedicated phone line in which to send print copies. 2.1.7 Contractor shall provide a standard-type lab report that contains the patient name, age, date of birth, Patient ID Number (PID), provider who ordered the lab, date of collection, specimen date, date specimen received, date reported, type of test, reference ranges that are age and gender appropriate, interpretation criteria (as applicable), reporting guidelines and any other pertinent information that the vendor includes on its standard lab reports. Vendor will flag abnormal and critical lab values. Lab results that contain critical values will have a footnote indicating that a verbal report was made, to whom it was made, the date it was made, and by whom it was made. 2.1.8 Contractor shall provide MCDPH with a catalog (preferably electronically) that states specimen requirements and instructions for proper handling, storage, and shipping instructions to ensure optimal specimen integrity. Catalog must also state whether testing is done in-house or sent out to a subcontracted laboratory. Multiple copies must be made available and the catalog shall be updated as needed. 2.1.9 Contractor must provide local customer service representation or, as a minimum, establish a means of contacting a customer service or laboratory representative during all hours of clinic operation, without exception. 2.1.10 Contractor shall provide an explanation of electronic reporting capabilities related to reporting of test results and include a proposal for electronic retrieval from the Contractor's system or providing results electronically through an interface with the MCDPH electronic health record system (eClinicalWorks). 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