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CONTRACT PURSUANT TO PH RFP 250031
This Contract is entered into this 1st day of April 2025 by and between Maricopa County (“County”), a political
subdivision of the State of Arizona, and Scottsdale Recovery II, LLC, an Arizona corporation (“Contractor”) for the
purchase of services related to SUBSTANCE USE PREVENTION & RESPONSE INTERVENTIONS.
1.0
CONTRACT TERM:
1.1
This Contract is for a term of twelve (12) months, beginning on the 1st day of April 2025 and ending
the 31st day of March 2026.
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 four (4) additional 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 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,
the 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) calendar days prior to the
Contract expiration date. 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.
3.3
INVOICES:
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3.3.1
The Contractor shall submit one (1) legible copy of their detailed invoice before payment(s)
will 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 and Title
•
County purchase order number
•
Invoice number and date
•
Payment terms
•
Deliverable description
•
Total Amount Due
3.3.2
Problems regarding billing or invoicing shall be directed to the Department as listed on the
Purchase 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 located
at https://azdom-vss-ext.hostams.com/PRDVSS2X1/Advantage4
3.3.4
Discounts offered in the contract shall be calculated based on the date a properly completed
invoice is received by the County.
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.
3.4
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 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 invoiced or paid against Contractor’s labor. It is the responsibility of the Contractor
to determine any and all applicable taxes.
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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 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 “D”, 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, 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.
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.
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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 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.
6.2.9
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 $2,000,000 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
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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) calendar 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 two (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 4041 N. Central Avenue, #1400,
Phoenix, AZ 85012 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
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.
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.
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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 to Contract requirements, County may require the
Contractor to perform the services again in conformity with Contract requirements, at no
cost to the County. When the defects in services cannot be corrected by re-performance,
County may:
6.5.3.1 Require the Contractor to take necessary action to ensure that future performance
conforms to Contract requirements; and
6.5.3.2 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:
6.5.4.1 By Contract or otherwise, perform the services and charge to the Contractor,
through direct billing or through payment reduction, any cost incurred by County
that is directly related to the performance of such service; or
6.5.4.1 Terminate the Contract for default.
6.6
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.
6.7
NO MINIMUM OR MAXIMUM PURCHASE OBLIGATION:
6.7.1
This Contract does not guarantee any minimum or maximum purchases will be made.
Orders will only be placed under this Contract when the County identifies a need and
proper authorization and documentation have been approved.
6.7.2
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.
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6.8
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
actual and documentable costs incurred by the Contractor in response to the Purchase Order. The
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.
6.9
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 ninety (90) calendar
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 calendar 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 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
6.12.3
Perform any of the other provisions of this Contract.
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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 ten (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:
The 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. The
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 Department of all changes concerning permits, insurance, or licenses.
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 Contract 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. The
designated Procurement Officer shall be responsible for approving all amendments for Maricopa
County.
6.17
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS OF REQUIREMENTS:
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
STRICT COMPLIANCE:
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Acceptance by County of a performance that is not in strict compliance with the terms of the
Contract shall not be deemed to be a waiver of strict compliance with respect to all other terms of
the Contract.
6.19
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.
6.20
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.
6.21
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.
6.22
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
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which
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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.
6.23
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 three (3) year period preceding this Contract;
6.23.1.2.1 been convicted of fraud or any criminal offense in connection with
obtaining, attempting to obtain, or as the result of performing a
government entity (Federal, State or local) transaction or contract; and
6.23.1.2.2 been convicted of violation of any Federal or State antitrust statues or
conviction for embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or
destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen
property regarding a government entity transaction or contract;
6.23.1.2.3 are not presently indicted or criminally charged by a government
entity (Federal, State or local) with commission of any criminal
offenses in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or as the
result of performing a government entity public (Federal, State or
local) transaction or contract; and are not presently facing any civil
charges from any governmental entity regarding obtaining, attempting
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to obtain, or from performing any governmental entity contract or
other transaction; and have not within a three (3) year period preceding
this Contract had any public transaction (Federal, State or local)
terminated for cause or default.
6.23.1.3 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 A.R.S. §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 (3)
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, entertainment
or educational passes or tickets, or any type of valuable contribution or subsidy,
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
CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS AND REQUIREMENT TO
INFORM EMPLOYEES OF WHISTLERBLOWER RIGHTS:
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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, in all
subcontracts over the simplified acquisition threshold ($150,000 as of September 2013).
6.27
UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS:
By entering into this Contract, 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.
6.28
ACCESS TO AND RETENTION OF RECORDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF AUDIT AND/OR
OTHER REVIEW:
6.28.1
In accordance with section MC1-371 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.
6.28.2
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.
6.29
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.
6.30
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.
6.31
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION:
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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 agents, officers,
or employees, except as required to efficiently perform duties under the Contract. 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 fifteen (15)
calendar 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.
6.32
PUBLIC RECORDS:
Under Arizona law, 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
and copying after Contract award and execution, except for such Offers or sections thereof
determined to contain proprietary or confidential information by the Office of Procurement Services.
If an Offeror believes that information in its Offer or any resulting Contract should not be released
in response to a public record request under Arizona law, the Offeror shall indicate the specific
information deemed confidential or proprietary 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 from disclosure. The Records Manager of the Office of Procurement
Services shall determine whether the identified information is confidential pursuant to the Maricopa
County Procurement Code.
6.33
PRICES:
Contractor warrants those prices extended to County under this Contract are no higher than those
paid by any other customer for these or similar services.
6.34
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.
6.35
RELATIONSHIPS:
6.35.1
In the performance of the services described herein, the Contractor shall act solely as an
Independent Contractor or Subrecipient, 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.
6.35.2
For Task Order contracts: The County reserves the right of final approval on proposed staff
for all services performed. Also, upon request by the County, the Contractor shall be
required to remove any employees working on County projects and substitute personnel
based on the discretion of the County within two (2) business days, unless previously
approved by the County.
6.36
WRITTEN CERTIFICATION PURSUANT to A.R.S. § 35-393.01:
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If Contractor engages in for-profit activity and has 10 or more employees, and if this agreement has
a value of $100,000 or more, Contractor certifies it is not currently engaged in, and agrees for the
duration of this agreement to not engage in, a boycott of goods or services from Israel. This
certification does not apply to a boycott prohibited by 50 U.S.C. § 4842 or a regulation issued
pursuant to 50 U.S.C. § 4842.
6.37
WRITTEN CERTIFICATION PURSUANT to A.R.S. § 35-394:
Contractor warrants and certifies that it does not currently, and agrees for the duration of the
Agreement, that it will not use:
1. the forced labor of ethnic Uyghurs in the People's Republic of China,
2. any goods or services produced by the forced labor of ethnic Uyghurs in the People's
Republic of China,
3. any contractors, subcontractors or suppliers that use the forced labor or any goods or
services produced by the forced labor of ethnic Uyghurs in the People's Republic of
China.
If Contractor becomes aware during the term of this Agreement that the Contractor is not in
compliance with this paragraph, Contractor shall notify the County within five business days after
becoming aware of the noncompliance. If the Contractor fails to provide a written certification to
the County that the Contractor has remedied the noncompliance within 180 days after notifying
the County of its noncompliance, then the agreement terminates, except that if the agreement
termination date occurs before the end of the 180-day period, the agreement terminates on the
agreement termination date.
6.38
RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES:
The Contractor agrees that costs, planned or claimed, including costs incurred, shall not include
any expense for any religious activity.
6.39
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, Phoenix, Arizona.
6.40
ORDER OF PRECEDENCE:
In the event of a conflict in the provisions of this Contract and Contractor’s proposed initial or best
and final response to the solicitation, the terms of this Contract shall prevail.
6.41
UNIQUE ENTITY IDENTIFIER (UEI) AND SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT
REGISTRATION
All Contractors must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number issued through
https://sam.gov/content/entity-registration. If Contractor does not have one at time of award, they
must apply for one within 30 days of contract award. Contractor must also remain current within
the System for Award Management platform located at www.sam.gov throughout the term of the
contract.
6.42
INCORPORATION OF DOCUMENTS:
The following are to be attached to and made part of this Contract:
6.42.1
Exhibit A, Pricing & Respondent Information
6.42.2
Exhibit B, Budget Detail and Narrative
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6.42.3
Exhibit C, Solicitation Intent
6.42.4
Exhibit D, Scope of Work
6.42.5
Exhibit E, One Arizona Opioid Abatement Strategies
6.42.6
Exhibit F, Abatement Strategies and Focus Areas
6.42.7
Exhibit G, Logic Model – Short-, Mid- and Long-Term Outcomes
6.42.8
Exhibit H, Metrics, Outcomes, and Measures
6.42.9
Exhibit I, Office of Procurement Services Contractor Travel and Per Diem Policy
6.43
NOTICES:
All notices given pursuant to the terms of this Contract shall be addressed to:
For County:
For Contractor:
Maricopa County Department of Public Health
Scottsdale Recovery II, LLC
Purchasing & Contracts Unit
ATTN: Cheryl Bucalo, Procurement Officer
Michelle Siwek, President
4041 N. Central Avenue, #1400
8149 N. 87th Place
Phoenix, AZ 85012
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Cheryl.Bucalo@Maricopa.gov
michelle.s@scottsdalerecovery.com
(602) 506-6886
(602) 346-9142
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AGREEMENT
Respondent hereby certifies that Respondent has read, understands and agrees that acceptance by Maricopa County
of the Respondent’s Offer will create a binding Contract. Respondent agrees to fully comply with all terms and
conditions as set forth in the Maricopa County Procurement Code, and amendments thereto, together with the
specifications and other documentary forms herewith made a part of this specific procurement.
BY SIGNING THIS PAGE THE SUBMITTING RESPONDENT CERTIFIES THAT RESPONDENT HAS
REVIEWED THE ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION AND STANDARD CONTRACT’S TERMS AND
CONDITIONS LOCATED AT (http://www.maricopa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6453) AND AGREE TO BE
CONTRACTUALLY BOUND TO THEM.
MARICOPA COUNTY
CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
DATE
ATTESTED:
CLERK OF THE BOARD
DATE
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DEPUTY COUNTY ATTORNEY
DATE
Serial# PH RFP 250031
EXHIBIT A
PRICING AND RESPONDENT INFORMATION
BIDDER NAME: Scottsdale Recovery II, UC
VENDOR #, IF KNOWN. LEAVE BLANK IF NOT REGISTERED YET:
BIDDER ADDRESS:
P.O. ADDRESS:
BIDDER PHONE #:
BIDDER fAX #:
8149 N. 87m Place Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
P.O. Box 5943 Scottsdale, Arizona 85251
602-345-9142
480-739-5115
COMPANY WEB SITE: W\'IW.scottsdalerecovery.com
COMPANY COi\ TACT (REP): Michelle Siwek, President
E-MAIL ADDRÔSS (REP): michelle.s(@scottsdalerecovery.com
PAYMENT TERMS:
Net 30
COMPENSATIOl';'/FHS Õ
Substance Use Prevention and Response Intervention
(As defined hereinl
TOTAL REQUESTED
$232, 878.00
(Please fill in)
Respondent"s signature below indicates understanding and agreement to perform the services outlined
in the Request for Proposal indicated above for the total they have listed above.
Signature (REQUIRED)
Date
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__________________________________
________________________
2/12/2025
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EXHIBIT B
BUDGET DETAIL & NARRATIVE
Contract # and Title:
Date Prepared:
Organization Name:
152,512
$
18,773
$
16,863
$
5,000
$
18,560
$
211,708
$
10%
21,171
$
232,878
$
232,878
$
Funding by Focus Area
Early Intervention & Treatment:
Recovery & Resiliancy:
Prevention & Education:
Harm Reduction & Rescue:
Total Amount Requested:
Personnel:
Supplies & Materials:
Contractual:
Admin:
Direct Costs:
Indirect Costs:
Equipment:
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Organization Information
Budget at a Glance
INSTRUCTIONS:
Grey fields are automatically calculated. Do not input info here.
Green fields should be filled with appropriate info.
When allocating costs to a focus area, please use whole-number percentages that add
up to 100% to avoid any issues with rounding.
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Category
Total Salary
for Staff Person
% of Staff Person
Budgeted to Contract
Requested Amount
Focus Area
Allocation (%)
Focus Area
Amount
Focus Area
Allocation (%)
Focus Area
Amount
Focus Area
Allocation (%)
Focus Area
Amount
Focus Area
Allocation (%)
Focus Area
Amount
Personnel
1.0 FTE Peer Support Specialist Certification Trainer
$ 45,760.00
100%
$ 45,760.00
$ -
100%
$ 45,760.00
$ -
$ -
Personnel
1.0 FTE SDOH Resource Center Coordinator
$ 54,080.00
100%
$ 54,080.00
$ -
100%
$ 54,080.00
$ -
$ -
Personnel
0.20 Case Management Supervisor
$ 66,044.00
20%
$ 13,208.80
$ -
100%
$ 13,208.80
$ -
$ -
Personnel
0.10 FTE Clinical Director
$ 108,729.00
10%
$ 10,872.90
$ -
100%
$ 10,872.90
$ -
$ -
Personnel
0.05 FTE Chief Clinical Officer
$ 151,076.00
5%
$ 7,553.80
$ -
100%
$ 7,553.80
$ -
$ -
Personnel
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
Total FTE
2.35
$ -
$ 131,476
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
$ 131,475.50
Category
% Budgeted To Contract
Requested Amount
Personnel
16.00%
$ 21,036.08
$ 21,036.08
0% $ -
100% $ 21,036
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
$ 152,512
Category
Requested Amount
Focus Area
Allocation (%)
Focus Area
Amount
Focus Area
Allocation (%)
Focus Area
Amount
Focus Area
Allocation (%)
Focus Area
Amount
Focus Area
Allocation (%)
Focus Area
Amount
Supplies & Materials
$ 5,126.40
$ -
100%
$ 5,126.40
$ -
$ -
Supplies & Materials
$ 1,473.84
$ -
100%
$ 1,473.84
$ -
$ -
Supplies & Materials
$ 9,000.00
$ -
100%
$ 9,000.00
$ -
$ -
Supplies & Materials
$ 1,270.92
$ -
100%
$ 1,270.92
$ -
$ -
Supplies & Materials
$ 1,901.62
$ -
100%
$ 1,901.62
$ -
$ -
Supplies & Materials
$ -
$ -
Supplies & Materials
$ -
$ -
$ 18,773
$ -
$ 18,773
$ -
$ -
Category
Requested Amount
Focus Area
Allocation (%)
Focus Area
Amount
Focus Area
Allocation (%)
Focus Area
Amount
Focus Area
Allocation (%)
Focus Area
Amount
Focus Area
Allocation (%)
Focus Area
Amount
Equipment
$ 10,653.30
$ -
100%
$ 10,653.30
$ -
$ -
Equipment
$ 480.60
$ -
100%
$ 480.60
$ -
$ -
Equipment
$ 1,409.76
$ -
100%
$ 1,409.76
$ -
$ -
Equipment
$ 1,868.73
$ -
100%
$ 1,868.73
$ -
$ -
Equipment
$ 934.50
$ -
100%
$ 934.50
$ -
$ -
Equipment
$ 1,516.56
$ -
100%
$ 1,516.56
$ -
$ -
Equipment
$ -
$ -
$ 16,863
$ -
$ 16,863
$ -
$ -
Category
Requested Amount
Focus Area
Allocation (%)
Focus Area
Amount
Focus Area
Allocation (%)
Focus Area
Amount
Focus Area
Allocation (%)
Focus Area
Amount
Focus Area
Allocation (%)
Focus Area
Amount
Contractual
$ 5,000.00
$ -
100%
$ 5,000.00
$ -
$ -
Contractual
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
Contractual
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
Contractual
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ 5,000
$ -
$ 5,000
$ -
$ -
Category
Requested Amount
Focus Area
Allocation (%)
Focus Area
Amount
Focus Area
Allocation (%)
Focus Area
Amount
Focus Area
Allocation (%)
Focus Area
Amount
Focus Area
Allocation (%)
Focus Area
Amount
Admin
$ 18,559.92
$ -
100%
$ 18,559.92
$ -
$ -
Admin
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
Admin
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
Admin
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
Admin
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
Admin
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ 18,560
$ -
$ 18,560
$ -
$ -
$ 211,708
Category
Line Item
Description
Requested Amount
Indirect Costs
Indirect Costs
10%
$ 21,170.77
$ 21,171
0%
$ -
100%
$ 21,170.77
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
$ 232,878
$ - $ 211,708
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
Contractual Services
Admin
Supplies & Materials
Equipment
Early Intervention
& Treatment
Resiliancy
& Recovery
Prevention
& Education
Harm Reduction
& Rescue
Personnel
The focus area allocation for fringe benefits is automatically calculated based on the salary allocation.
Line Item Description
Curriculum: GED Courses Prep and Testing
Curriculum: Parenting Classes
Curriculum: SkillShare Trade School Education
Curriculum: Nutrition Classes
Curriculum: Financial Literacy
Equipment
Total Supplies & Equipment Costs:
Total Budget Requested:
Description
Instructor Podiums (for lectures)
Line Item Description
Program Evaluator
Total Supplies & Equipment Costs:
Total Indirect Costs:
Total Direct Costs:
Total Contractual Costs:
Admin
Total Operating/Admin Costs:
Line Item Description
Rent
Headphones (for individual courses)
Contractual Services
Line Item Description
Consultant / Contractor Name
Hess III Consulting, LLC
Indirect Costs
Indirect costs may not exceed 10% of the total
Laptops
Mouse/mouse pads
Internet Expansion Wifi
Microsoft Licenses
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Personnel
Supplies & Materials
Total Fringe Benefits:
Total Salaries & Wages:
Total Personnel:
Line Item Description
Fringe Benefits (If fringe benefits vary by position, please provide an average.)
Focus Area Breakdown —>
BUDGET DETAIL
Line Item Description
$ - $ 232,878
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
Indirect Costs
The focus area allocation for indirect costs is automatically calculated based on the direct costs allocation.
Early Intervention
& Treatment
Resiliancy
& Recovery
Prevention
& Education
Harm Reduction
& Rescue
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Category
Line Item Description
Requested budget amount
Personnel
1.0 FTE Peer Support Specialist
Certification Trainer
$ 45,760.00
Personnel
1.0 FTE SDOH Resource Center
Coordinator
$ 54,080.00
Personnel
0.20 Case Management Supervisor
$ 13,208.80
Personnel
0.10 FTE Clinical Director
$ 10,872.90
0.05 FTE Chief Clinical Officer
$ 7,553.80
Personnel
Fringe Benefits
$ 21,036.08
Category
Line Item Description
Requested budget amount
Supplies & Materials
Curriculum: GED Courses Prep and
Testing
$ 5,126.40
Supplies & Materials
Curriculum: Parenting Classes
$ 1,473.84
Supplies & Materials
Curriculum: SkillShare Trade School
Education
$ 9,000.00
Supplies & Materials
Curriculum: Nutrition Classes
$ 1,270.92
Supplies & Materials
Curriculum: Financial Literacy
$ 1,901.62
$ -
$ -
Category
Line Item Description
Requested budget amount
Equipment
Laptop(s)
$ 10,653.30
Equipment
Mouse and Mouse Pads
$ 480.60
Equipment
Internet Expansion
$ 1,409.76
Equipment
Microsoft User Licenses
$ 1,868.73
Equipment
Headphones
$ 934.50
Equipment
Instructor Podiums
$ 1,516.56
$ -
Category
Line Item Description
Requested budget amount
Contractual
Program Evaluator
$ 5,000.00
Contractual
$ -
Contractual
$ -
Contractual
$ -
Category
Line Item Description
Requested budget amount
Admin
Rent
$ 18,559.92
Admin
$ -
Will coordinate and manage programming at the SDOH Resource Center for un-insured and under-insured residents of Maricopa County.
SDOH Resource Center programming includes access to the computer lab, large group, small group and 1:1 support through evidence-based
practices (e.g. Permanent Supportive Housing, Supported Employment, Peer Support and curriculum-led interventions to address unmet
SDOH needs)
Nutrition in recovery curriculum $395 + 100 workbooks @$7.95 plus tax. The cirriculum is a set of learning experiences that teaches people
how to eat healthy foods to support their recovery from substance abuse. Nutrition in recovery curriculum includes nutritional therapy; a
tailored diet to help restore biochemical balance in the body and brain, balanced diet; teaching the right amount of vitamins, minerals,
protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates, and healthy habits; hydation, anti-inflammatory foods and learning to make healthy food choices as
part of a self-care routine for those in early recovery. Costs include Belee Planner of workouts, healthy habits and meal planning.
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Personnel
Legally required benefits 6.0%, paid leave costs 6% and insurance costs averaged 4% for a total of 16%
The Case Management Supervisor will oversee and manage the SDOH Resource Center Coordinator and support program development and
implementation.
Supplies & Materials
Justification
25 licenses x $192.00 = $4,800.00 plus tax (https://www.passged.com/state/arizona). Licenses will be assigned to un-insured and under-
insured residents of Maricopa County who seek to complete their GED. GED completion supports employment and continued education at
trade schools, community college and Universities.
Curriculum $345 x (2) English + (2) Spanish = $1380 plus tax. Step into Parenting https://www.steppublishers.com/products/step-kit.
Parenting classes will be available to un-insured and under-insured individuals residing in Maricopa County who are pregnant or parenting.
Parenting skills strengthen family-bonds and prevent child-welfare and justice involvement.
Online trade skill training. $180/user license x 50 licenses = $9,000. Skillshare provides online job-training in thousands of professional roles
including marketing, animation, social media, coding, graphic design, photography, etc.). Strengthening creative skills enhances uniquely
blends expressive therpeutic modalities with employment opportunities and career advancement.
The Chief Clinical Office is ultimately responsible for the success of all clinical programs. The Chief Clinical Officer oversee the Clinical
Director as well as program evaluator, reviews and analyzes process and outcomes reports to ensure effective engagement with clients and
achievement of program goals.
A Peer Support Specialist Certification Trainer’s role will prepare individuals with lived experience of mental health or substance use
challenges to become certified peer support specialists. This Trainer will conduct comprehensive training programs for aspiring peer
specialists. This involves teaching foundational competencies required for peer support work in behavioral health services, covering topics
such as recovery principles, ethics, communication skills, and documentation practices, and facilitating interactive learning experiences,
including role-playing exercises and group discussions.
Critical to this role is to contribute to the development and refinement of training curricula and ensure course content aligns with state
certification requirements and industry standards. The Trainer is responsible for evaluating trainees' progress and readiness for certification,
administering tests and assessments to gauge participants' understanding of key concepts, and providing constructive feedback to help
trainees improve their skills while mentoring the student along the way.
The Change Companies cirriculum (2 x $70 = $140), and 100 workbooks @ $9.50 $950.00 plus tax. Study.com annual subsciption $611.04 for real
time study courses, sample texts and interactive student engagement. Total includes tax 6.8%. The Financial Literacy Curriculum gives
participants the opportunity to explore money management skills and beliefs about finances. The Journal teaches strategies that can help
participants meet their financial goals. Topics include checking, saving and investing, credit and loans, insurance, financial pitfalls, budgeting
and thriving with money. The Journal teaches strategies that can help participants meet their financial goals. Topics include checking, saving
and investing, credit and loans, insurance, financial pitfalls, budgeting and thriving with money.
Equipment
Justification
$399 x 25 = $9,975. https://www.bestbuy.com/site/dell-inspiron-15-touch-screen-laptop-intel-core-i5-8gb-512gb-ssd-carbon-
black/6573731.p?skuId=6573731. SRC's SDOH Resource Center will offer a computer lab for un-insured and under-insured individuals to access
the internet, completed online courses (e.g. GED, job skills training, parenting classes etc.).
$18 x 25 = $450. Computer mouses and mousepads are needed in conjunction with lap tops.
Commercial internet exender to strengthen WiFi signal in SDOH Resource. This commerical-upgrade will safeguard signal strength due to
increased demand on SRC's bandwidth.
$69.99 x 25 = $1750.00. https://www.bestbuy.com/site/microsoft-365-personal-1-person-12-month-subscription-activation-required-
windows-mac-os-apple-ios-android-digital/6258027.p?skuId=6258027. Microsoft user licenses will enable users to create resumes, personal
budgets, and presentations. Additionally will develop computer skills needed for many jobs in today's economy.
$35 x 25 = $875. For privacy and completion of online courses in computer lab.
https://learningheadphones.com/collections/headsets/products/school-testing-headset-with-3-5mm-plug-1. Headphones will allow for
privacy and minimize disruptions as individuals access the computer lab.
$355 x 4 = $1,420. For large and small training rooms. https://podiumsdirect.com/products/presentation-av-cart-prc250-oklahoma-sound-
premium-
plus?currency=USD&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Google%20Shopping&stkn=3b07734c540f&gad_source=1&gclid=
CjwKCAjwx4O4BhAnEiwA42SbVDUezWiP0t8dOjaXgpllG_IJ-LaLrAjjcVK0zTzydW_01CTmRMQiHBoCRN8QAvD_BwE. Podiums will be placed in
large and small group rooms for facilitators to access their notes, lap tops and other instructional tools.
We expect 20% of the clients served to be uninsured or underinsured. The total rent for the SDOH Resource Center is $29sf x 3,200 = $92,800 x
20% = $18,560 /month x 12 months = $1,546.66
Budget Narrative
The Clinical Director oversees the Case Management Supervisor and provides leadership, guidance and technical assistance on program
design and implementation.
Justification
Justification
Hess III Consulting brings nearly 20-years experience in health and human services program design and evaluation. The firm will provide
evaluation design and technical assistance to create data collection instruments, design reporting and anlaytic methodologies to
demonstrate the success of our program to the County.
Admin
Justification
Contractual Services
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EXHIBIT C:
SOLICITATION INTENT
Contractor shall:
3.1 Develop a Project Narrative and Implementation Plan and execute all approved activities. Each activity
shall fall under one of the four Focus Areas.
Focus Area 1: Prevention and Education
•
Develop and implement culturally sensitive educational programs to prevent substance
misuse.
•
Engage in community awareness campaigns, youth and family empowerment initiatives, and
provider training.
•
Address stigma and provide accurate information about substance misuse, particularly
targeting underserved populations.
Focus Area 2: Early Intervention and Treatment
•
Provide easy-to-access, evidence-based early intervention and treatment services.
•
Focus on reducing barriers such as transportation, cost, and language.
•
Implement trauma-informed care and integrate behavioral health services.
Focus Area 3: Harm Reduction and Rescue
•
Implement harm reduction strategies to mitigate the immediate dangers of substance misuse.
•
Provide life-saving services like naloxone distribution, overdose prevention education, and
support for vulnerable populations.
•
Train providers and build capacity to deliver harm reduction services effectively.
Focus Area 4: Recovery and Resiliency
•
Support comprehensive, person-centered recovery programs that facilitate long-term recovery
and resilience.
•
Enhance access to relapse prevention and recovery support services.
•
Address social determinants of health, including employment and social support, to promote
sustainable recovery.
3.2 Submit any training or educational materials to MCDPH for review and approval prior to
implementation/dissemination. Any material with the Maricopa County brand is also subject to review
and approval prior to use.
3.3 Maintain client confidentiality in alignment with applicable state and federal laws that protect client
confidentiality of medical, behavioral health, and drug treatment information.
3.4 Provide documentation that any staff working with minors secure and maintain an Arizona Department
of Public Safety Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card and complete a background check.
3.5 Evaluation
3.5.1
Prior to implementation of activities, collaborate with MCDPH on an evaluation plan that
includes implementation metrics, intended short-term outcomes, outcome measures, a
description of validated tools for measuring outcomes, and a strategy for identifying
opportunities for improvement.
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3.5.2
Specific data to be collected will vary depending on the activity. The Metrics, Outcomes,
and Measures document (Exhibit 4) provides the framework from which the evaluation
plan will be created.
3.5.3
MCDPH reserves the right to adjust data and evaluation measures with at least 30 days of
advance notice to the Contractor.
3.6 Reporting
3.6.1
Complete quarterly and annual reports to include:
•
Narrative description of project activities achieved during the specified
timeframe
•
Accomplishments (“success stories”) and challenges
•
Staffing changes
•
Current budget and description of over or underspending
•
Evaluation metrics (as outlined in approved evaluation plan)
3.6.2
Reports will be submitted electronically via an online platform (ex. Envisio, RedCap) or
using a template provided by MCDPH.
3.6.3
Complete any additional reporting requirements that may be requested.
3.7 Budget
3.7.1
Submit a budget encompassing all projected expenditures for the performance period,
using a template provided by MCDPH. Depending on actual spending, budget revisions
may need to be submitted.
3.7.2
Indirect expenses may not exceed 10%.
3.7.3
Modifications to the budget that involve moving more than 10% of the total budget,
whether within a budget category or between budget categories, require the submission of
a revised budget and written approval from MCDPH.
3.8 Invoicing
3.8.1
Submit monthly invoices for reimbursement of approved expenses on or before the 15th
of the following month.
3.8.2
Submit supporting documents for all expenses included on the invoices submitted.
3.9 Meetings
3.9.1
Participate in, at minimum, one meeting per month with MCDPH.
3.9.2
Allow for at least one in-person site visit annually with MCDPH.
MCDPH shall:
3.10
Provide technical assistance for developing evaluation plans and ongoing support for
implementation of the project plan.
3.11
Establish templates and submission methods for required documentation and reporting.
Additionally, MCDPH will provide training for any platforms used for reporting (ex.
Envisio, RedCap).
3.12
Provide ongoing review of the establishment and implementation of activities and
measures for accomplishing the goals of this agreement.
3.13
Participate, as appropriate, in conference calls and meetings that are conducted during the
project period.
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3.14
Review and approve the use of any materials with the Maricopa County branding prior to
dissemination.
3.15
Compensate Contractor according to approved budget.
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EXHIBIT D
SCOPE OF WORK
1.0
SCOPE OF WORK
Contractor shall:
1.1
Collaborate with MCDPH on detailed work plan for program activities.
1.1.1
Work plan should cover the initial contract period of 12 months and include a timeline
for implementation as well as ongoing activities.
1.1.2
Template will be provided upon request.
1.1.3
Final work plan shall be submitted to MCDPH for approval within 20 days of contract
start date.
1.1.4
Revisions to the work plan may be requested by either the Contractor or MCDPH. Any
revisions should be documented with an updated work plan and written approval by both
parties prior to any changes taking affect.
1.2
Complete activities and provide services as outlined in approved work plan and budget.
1.3
Adhere to agreed upon timelines as referenced in approved work plan.
1.4
Submit any training or educational materials to MCDPH for review and approval prior to
implementation/dissemination. Any material with the Maricopa County brand is also subject to
review and written approval prior to use. Review and approval process takes, at minimum, 10
business days depending on the amount and type of content being reviewed.
1.5
Evaluation
1.5.1
As requested, provide input to MCDPH on an evaluation plan that includes metrics for
how success will be measured and opportunities for improvement.
1.5.2
Complete quarterly and annual reports using tools (ex. templates, Envisio, RedCap)
provided by MCDPH. Reports will include components such as:
•
Narrative description of project activities achieved during the specified timeframe
•
Accomplishments (“success stories”) and challenges
•
Staffing changes
•
Current budget and description of over or underspending
•
Evaluation metrics
1.5.3
Complete any additional reporting requirements that may be requested.
1.6
Maintain client confidentiality in alignment with applicable state and federal laws that protect
client confidentiality of medical, behavioral health, and drug treatment information.
1.7
Abide by credential requirements:
1.7.1
Any psychological and psychiatric screening, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and
counseling in an individual or group setting must be provided by a licensed mental health
professional (usually a psychiatrist, psychologist, or licensed clinical social worker).
1.7.2
Any staff providing professional services must maintain appropriate licensure for their
respective field and service offerings as required by state law.
1.7.3
Any staff working with minors must secure and maintain an Arizona Department of
Public Safety Level 1 Clearance Card and completed a background check prior to
beginning work.
1.7.4
Documentation of all required credentials, licenses, certifications, etc. must be
maintained by the Contractor. Upon request, copies of the documents must be made
available to MCDPH.
1.8
Budget
1.8.1
A complete budget must be submitted for each budget period and approved by MCDPH
before performing any program activities.
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1.8.2
Requests for budget reallocations, any movement of funds between line items, must be
submitted in writing.
1.8.3
Allowable expenses include approved direct, operational, and indirect costs associated
with the provision of activities and services as detailed and accepted in the work plan,
budget, and/or budget narrative.
1.8.4
Unallowable expenses include, but are not limited to:
•
Housing
•
Needles/Syringes intended for safe injection kits. Exceptions for injectable naloxone
are permitted with written approval.
•
Services that are eligible for reimbursement from another payer, regardless of the
provider’s enrollment status in that payer’s network.
1.8.5
Food expenditures may not exceed 5% of total budget or $10,000, whichever is less.
1.8.6
Rent expenditures may not exceed 25% of total budget or $50,000, whichever is less.
1.8.7
Indirect costs may not exceed 10% of the direct costs outlined in the budget. Indirect
costs include general overhead and operating expenses. While necessary to the operation
of the organization, these costs are not readily assignable to a single activity.
1.9
Submit invoices and supporting documentation for work completed during the month by the 15th
of the following month.
1.10
Attend onboarding/orientation to review expectations related to communications, performance,
marketing, evaluation, and finance/invoicing.
1.11
Participate in, at minimum, one virtual meeting with MCDPH every month to provide and receive
updates.
MCDPH shall:
1.12
Host onboarding/orientation meeting with Contractor to review expectations related to
communications, performance, marketing, evaluation, and finance/invoicing.
1.13
Participating, as appropriate, in conference calls and meetings that are conducted during the
project period.
1.14
Collaborate on the development of a work plan, providing final approval before implementation.
1.15
Develop evaluation plan for activities that includes metrics for how success will be measured and
opportunities for improvement.
1.16
Provide technical assistance for work plan activities and ongoing evaluation.
1.17
Provide ongoing review of the implementation of activities and measures for accomplishing the
goals of this agreement.
1.18
Provide document templates and training on software platforms that are required as outlined in the
Scope of Work.
1.19
Review training and education materials prior to implementation/dissemination.
1.20
Review and approve the use of any materials or items with the Maricopa County branding.
1.21
Review and approve submitted monthly invoices for reimbursement of costs incurred in line with
approved work plan, budget, and/or budget narrative.
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EXHIBIT E
Ex1 One Arizona
Opioid Abatement S
O P I O I D A B A T E M E N T S T R A T E G I E S
A.
TREAT OPIOID USE DISORDER (OUD)
Support treatment of Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) and any co-occurring Substance Use Disorder
or Mental Health (SUD/MH) conditions, co-usage, and/or co-addiction through evidence-based,
evidence-informed, or promising programs or strategies that may include, but are not limited to,
the following:
1. Expand availability of treatment for OUD and any co-occurring SUD/MH conditions, co-
usage, and/or co-addiction, including all forms of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
2. Support and reimburse services that include the full American Society of Addiction Medicine
(ASAM) continuum of care for OUD and any co-occurring SUD/MH conditions, co-usage,
and/or co-addiction, including but not limited to:
a.
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT);
b.
Abstinence-based treatment;
c.
Treatment, recovery, or other services provided by states, subdivisions,
community health centers; non-for-profit providers; or for-profit
providers;
d.
Treatment by providers that focus on OUD treatment as well as treatment
by providers that offer OUD treatment along with treatment for other
SUD/MH conditions, co-usage, and/or co-addiction; or
e.
Evidence-informed residential services programs, as noted below.
3. Expand telehealth to increase access to treatment for OUD and any co-occurring SUD/MH
conditions, co-usage, and/or co-addiction, including MAT, as well as counseling, psychiatric
support, and other treatment and recovery support services.
4. Improve oversight of Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) to assure evidence-based,
evidence-informed, or promising practices such as adequate methadone dosing.
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5. Support mobile intervention, treatment, and recovery services, offered by qualified
professionals and service providers, such as peer recovery coaches, for persons with OUD
and any co-occurring SUD/MH conditions, co-usage, and/or co-addiction and for persons
who have experienced an opioid overdose.
6. Support treatment of mental health trauma resulting from the traumatic experiences of the
opioid user (e.g., violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, or adverse childhood
experiences) and family members (e.g., surviving family members after an overdose or
overdose fatality), and training of health care personnel to identify and address such trauma.
7. Support detoxification (detox) and withdrawal management services for persons with OUD
and any co-occurring SUD/MH conditions, co-usage, and/or co-addiction, including medical
detox, referral to treatment, or connections to other services or supports.
8. Support training on MAT for health care providers, students, or other supporting
professionals, such as peer recovery coaches or recovery outreach specialists, including
telementoring to assist community-based providers in rural or underserved areas.
9. Support workforce development for addiction professionals who work with persons with
OUD and any co-occurring SUD/MH conditions, co-usage, and/or co-addiction.
10. Provide fellowships for addiction medicine specialists for direct patient care, instructors, and
clinical research for treatments.
11. Provide funding and training for clinicians to obtain a waiver under the federal Drug
Addiction Treatment Act of 2000 (DATA 2000) to prescribe MAT for OUD, and provide
technical assistance and professional support to clinicians who have obtained a DATA 2000
waiver.
12. Support the dissemination of web-based training curricula, such as the American Academy of
Addiction Psychiatry’s Provider Clinical Support Service-Opioids web- based training
curriculum and motivational interviewing.
13. Support the development and dissemination of new curricula, such as the American
Academy of Addiction Psychiatry’s Provider Clinical Support Service for Medication-
Assisted Treatment.
B.
SUPPORT PEOPLE IN TREATMENT AND RECOVERY
Support people in treatment for and recovery from OUD and any co-occurring SUD/MH
conditions, co-usage, and/or co-addiction through evidence-based, evidence-informed, or
promising programs or strategies that may include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Provide the full continuum of care of recovery services for OUD and any co-occurring
SUD/MH conditions, co-usage, and/or co-addiction, including supportive housing, residential
treatment, medical detox services, peer support services and counseling, community
navigators, case management, and connections to community-based services.
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2. Provide counseling, peer-support, recovery case management and residential treatment with
access to medications for those who need it to persons with OUD and any co-occurring
SUD/MH conditions, co-usage, and/or co-addiction.
3. Provide access to housing for people with OUD and any co-occurring SUD/MH conditions,
co-usage, and/or co-addiction, including supportive housing, recovery housing, housing
assistance programs, or training for housing providers.
4. Provide community support services, including social and legal services, to assist in
deinstitutionalizing persons with OUD and any co-occurring SUD/MH conditions, co- usage,
and/or co-addiction.
5. Support or expand peer-recovery centers, which may include support groups, social events,
computer access, or other services for persons with OUD and any co-occurring SUD/MH
conditions, co-usage, and/or co-addiction.
6. Provide employment training or educational services for persons in treatment for or recovery
from OUD and any co-occurring SUD/MH conditions, co-usage, and/or co- addiction.
7. Identify successful recovery programs such as physician, pilot, and college recovery
programs, and provide support and technical assistance to increase the number and capacity
of high-quality programs to help those in recovery.
8. Engage non-profits, faith-based communities, and community coalitions to support people in
treatment and recovery and to support family members in their efforts to manage the opioid
user in the family.
9. Provide training and development of procedures for government staff to appropriately
interact and provide social and other services to current and recovering opioid users,
including reducing stigma.
10. Support stigma reduction efforts regarding treatment and support for persons with OUD,
including reducing the stigma on effective treatment.
C.
CONNECT PEOPLE WHO NEED HELP TO THE HELP THEY NEED
(CONNECTIONS TO CARE)
Provide connections to care for people who have – or are at risk of developing – OUD and any
co-occurring SUD/MH conditions, co-usage, and/or co-addiction through evidence- based,
evidence-informed, or promising programs or strategies that may include, but are not limited to,
the following:
1. Ensure that health care providers are screening for OUD and other risk factors and know how
to appropriately counsel and treat (or refer if necessary) a patient for OUD treatment.
2. Support Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) programs to reduce
the transition from use to disorders.
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3. Provide training and long-term implementation of SBIRT in key systems (health, schools,
colleges, criminal justice, and probation), with a focus on youth and young adults when
transition from misuse to opioid disorder is common.
4. Purchase automated versions of SBIRT and support ongoing costs of the technology.
5. Support training for emergency room personnel treating opioid overdose patients on post-
discharge planning, including community referrals for MAT, recovery case management or
support services.
6. Support hospital programs that transition persons with OUD and any co-occurring SUD/MH
conditions, co-usage, and/or co-addiction, or persons who have experienced an opioid
overdose, into community treatment or recovery services through a bridge clinic or similar
approach.
7. Support crisis stabilization centers that serve as an alternative to hospital emergency
departments for persons with OUD and any co-occurring SUD/MH conditions, co- usage,
and/or co-addiction or persons that have experienced an opioid overdose.
8. Support the work of Emergency Medical Systems, including peer support specialists, to
connect individuals to treatment or other appropriate services following an opioid overdose
or other opioid-related adverse event.
9. Provide funding for peer support specialists or recovery coaches in emergency departments,
detox facilities, recovery centers, recovery housing, or similar settings; offer services,
supports, or connections to care to persons with OUD and any co- occurring SUD/MH
conditions, co-usage, and/or co-addiction or to persons who have experienced an opioid
overdose.
10. Provide funding for peer navigators, recovery coaches, care coordinators, or care managers
that offer assistance to persons with OUD and any co-occurring SUD/MH conditions, co-
usage, and/or co-addiction or to persons who have experienced on opioid overdose.
11. Create or support school-based contacts that parents can engage with to seek immediate
treatment services for their child; and support prevention, intervention, treatment, and
recovery programs focused on young people.
12. Develop and support best practices on addressing OUD in the workplace.
13. Support assistance programs for health care providers with OUD.
14. Engage non-profits and the faith community as a system to support outreach for treatment.
15. Support centralized call centers that provide information and connections to appropriate
services and supports for persons with OUD and any co-occurring SUD/MH conditions, co-
usage, and/or co-addiction.
16. Create or support intake and call centers to facilitate education and access to treatment,
prevention, and recovery services for persons with OUD and any co-occurring SUD/MH
conditions, co-usage, and/or co-addiction.
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17. Develop or support a National Treatment Availability Clearinghouse – a multistate/nationally
accessible database whereby health care providers can list locations for currently available
in-patient and out-patient OUD treatment services that are accessible on a real-time basis by
persons who seek treatment.
D.
ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF CRIMINAL-JUSTICE-INVOLVED PERSONS
Address the needs of persons with OUD and any co-occurring SUD/MH conditions, co-usage,
and/or co-addiction who are involved – or are at risk of becoming involved – in the criminal
justice system through evidence-based, evidence-informed, or promising programs or strategies
that may include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Support pre-arrest or post-arrest diversion and deflection strategies for persons with OUD
and any co-occurring SUD/MH conditions, co-usage, and/or co-addiction, including
established strategies such as:
a. Self-referral strategies such as the Angel Programs or the Police Assisted Addiction
Recovery Initiative (PAARI);
b. Active outreach strategies such as the Drug Abuse Response Team (DART) model;
c. “Naloxone Plus” strategies, which work to ensure that individuals who have
received naloxone to reverse the effects of an overdose are then linked to treatment
programs or other appropriate services;
d. Officer prevention strategies, such as the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion
(LEAD) model;
e. Officer intervention strategies such as the Leon County, Florida Adult Civil Citation
Network or the Chicago Westside Narcotics Diversion to Treatment Initiative;
f. Co-responder and/or alternative responder models to address OUD-related 911 calls
with greater SUD expertise and to reduce perceived barriers associated with law
enforcement 911 responses; or
g. County prosecution diversion programs, including diversion officer salary, only for
counties with a population of 50,000 or less. Any diversion services in matters
involving opioids must include drug testing, monitoring, or treatment.
2. Support pre-trial services that connect individuals with OUD and any co-occurring SUD/MH
conditions, co-usage, and/or co-addiction to evidence-informed treatment, including MAT,
and related services.
3. Support treatment and recovery courts for persons with OUD and any co-occurring SUD/MH
conditions, co-usage, and/or co-addiction, but only if these courts provide referrals to
evidence-informed treatment, including MAT.
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4. Provide evidence-informed treatment, including MAT, recovery support, or other appropriate
services to individuals with OUD and any co-occurring SUD/MH conditions, co-usage,
and/or co-addiction who are incarcerated in jail or prison.
5. Provide evidence-informed treatment, including MAT, recovery support, or other appropriate
services to individuals with OUD and any co-occurring SUD/MH conditions, co-usage,
and/or co-addiction who are leaving jail or prison have recently left jail or prison, are on
probation or parole, are under community corrections supervision, or are in re-entry
programs or facilities.
6. Support critical time interventions (CTI), particularly for individuals living with dual-
diagnosis OUD/serious mental illness, and services for individuals who face immediate risks
and service needs and risks upon release from correctional settings.
7. Provide training on best practices for addressing the needs of criminal-justice- involved
persons with OUD and any co-occurring SUD/MH conditions, co-usage, and/or co-addiction
to law enforcement, correctional, or judicial personnel or to providers of treatment, recovery,
case management, or other services offered in connection with any of the strategies described
in this section.
E.
ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF PREGNANT OR PARENTING WOMEN AND
THEIR FAMILIES, INCLUDING BABIES WITH NEONATAL ABSTINENCE
SYNDROME
Address the needs of pregnant or parenting women with OUD and any co-occurring SUD/MH
conditions, co-usage, and/or co-addiction, and the needs of their families, including babies with
neonatal abstinence syndrome, through evidence-based, evidence-informed, or promising
programs or strategies that may include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Support evidence-based, evidence-informed, or promising treatment, including MAT,
recovery services and supports, and prevention services for pregnant women – or women
who could become pregnant – who have OUD and any co-occurring SUD/MH conditions,
co-usage, and/or co-addiction, and other measures to educate and provide support to families
affected by Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome.
2. Provide training for obstetricians or other healthcare personnel that work with pregnant
women and their families regarding treatment of OUD and any co-occurring SUD/MH
conditions, co-usage, and/or co-addiction.
3. Provide training to health care providers who work with pregnant or parenting women on
best practices for compliance with federal requirements that children born with Neonatal
Abstinence Syndrome get referred to appropriate services and receive a plan of safe care.
4. Provide enhanced support for children and family members suffering trauma as a result of
addiction in the family; and offer trauma-informed behavioral health treatment for adverse
childhood events.
5. Offer enhanced family supports and home-based wrap-around services to persons with OUD
and any co-occurring SUD/MH conditions, co-usage, and/or co-addiction, including but not
limited to parent skills training.
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6. Support for Children’s Services – Fund additional positions and services, including
supportive housing and other residential services, relating to children being removed from
the home and/or placed in foster care due to custodial opioid use.
F.
PREVENT OVER-PRESCRIBING AND ENSURE APPROPRIATE
PRESCRIBING AND DISPENSING OF OPIOIDS
Support efforts to prevent over-prescribing and ensure appropriate prescribing and dispensing of
opioids through evidence-based, evidence-informed, or promising programs or strategies that
may include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Training for health care providers regarding safe and responsible opioid prescribing,
dosing, and tapering patients off opioids.
2. Academic counter-detailing to educate prescribers on appropriate opioid prescribing.
3. Continuing Medical Education (CME) on appropriate prescribing of opioids.
4. Support for non-opioid pain treatment alternatives, including training providers to offer
or refer to multi-modal, evidence-informed treatment of pain.
5. Support enhancements or improvements to Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs
(PDMPs), including but not limited to improvements that:
a. Increase the number of prescribers using PDMPs;
b. Improve point-of-care decision-making by increasing the quantity, quality, or format
of data available to prescribers using PDMPs or by improving the interface that
prescribers use to access PDMP data, or both; or
c. Enable states to use PDMP data in support of surveillance or intervention strategies,
including MAT referrals and follow-up for individuals identified within PDMP data
as likely to experience OUD.
6. Development and implementation of a national PDMP – Fund development of a
multistate/national PDMP that permits information sharing while providing appropriate
safeguards on sharing of private health information, including but not limited to:
a. Integration of PDMP data with electronic health records, overdose episodes, and
decision support tools for health care providers relating to OUD.
b. Ensuring PDMPs incorporate available overdose/naloxone deployment data,
including the United States Department of Transportation’s Emergency Medical
Technician overdose database.
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7. Increase electronic prescribing to prevent diversion or forgery.
8. Educate Dispensers on appropriate opioid dispensing.
G.
PREVENT MISUSE OF OPIOIDS
Support efforts to discourage or prevent misuse of opioids through evidence-based, evidence-
informed, or promising programs or strategies that may include, but are not limited to, the
following:
1. Corrective advertising or affirmative public education campaigns based on evidence.
2. Public education relating to drug disposal.
3. Drug take-back disposal or destruction programs.
4. Fund community anti-drug coalitions that engage in drug prevention efforts.
5. Support community coalitions in implementing evidence-informed prevention, such as
reduced social access and physical access, stigma reduction – including staffing,
educational campaigns, support for people in treatment or recovery, or training of
coalitions in evidence-informed implementation, including the Strategic Prevention
Framework developed by the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMHSA).
6. Engage non-profits and faith-based communities as systems to support prevention.
7. Support evidence-informed school and community education programs and campaigns
for students, families, school employees, school athletic programs, parent- teacher and
student associations, and others.
8. School-based or youth-focused programs or strategies that have demonstrated
effectiveness in preventing drug misuse and seem likely to be effective in preventing the
uptake and use of opioids.
9. Support community-based education or intervention services for families, youth, and
adolescents at risk for OUD and any co-occurring SUD/MH conditions, co-usage,
and/or co-addiction.
10. Support evidence-informed programs or curricula to address mental health needs of
young people who may be at risk of misusing opioids or other drugs, including
emotional modulation and resilience skills.
11. Support greater access to mental health services and supports for young people,
including services and supports provided by school nurses or other school staff, to
address mental health needs in young people that (when not properly addressed)
increase the risk of opioid or other drug misuse.
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H.
PREVENT OVERDOSE DEATHS AND OTHER HARMS
Support efforts to prevent or reduce overdose deaths or other opioid-related harms through
evidence-based, evidence-informed, or promising programs or strategies that may include, but
are not limited to, the following:
1. Increase availability and distribution of naloxone and other drugs that treat overdoses
for first responders, overdose patients, opioid users, families and friends of opioid users,
schools, community navigators and outreach workers, drug offenders upon release from
jail/prison, or other members of the general public.
2. Provision by public health entities of free naloxone to anyone in the community,
including but not limited to provision of intra-nasal naloxone in settings where other
options are not available or allowed.
3. Training and education regarding naloxone and other drugs that treat overdoses for first
responders, overdose patients, patients taking opioids, families, schools, and other
members of the general public.
4. Enable school nurses and other school staff to respond to opioid overdoses, and provide
them with naloxone, training, and support.
5. Expand, improve, or develop data tracking software and applications for
overdoses/naloxone revivals.
6. Public education relating to emergency responses to overdoses.
7. Public education relating to immunity and Good Samaritan laws.
8. Educate first responders regarding the existence and operation of immunity and Good
Samaritan laws.
9. Expand access to testing and treatment for infectious diseases such as HIV and Hepatitis
C resulting from intravenous opioid use.
10. Support mobile units that offer or provide referrals to treatment, recovery supports,
health care, or other appropriate services to persons that use opioids or persons with
OUD and any co-occurring SUD/MH conditions, co-usage, and/or co-addiction.
11. Provide training in treatment and recovery strategies to health care providers, students,
peer recovery coaches, recovery outreach specialists, or other professionals that provide
care to persons who use opioids or persons with OUD and any co-occurring SUD/MH
conditions, co-usage, and/or co-addiction.
12. Support screening for fentanyl in routine clinical toxicology testing.
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I.
FIRST RESPONDERS
In addition to items C8, D1 through D7, H1, H3, and H8, support the following:
1. Current and future law enforcement expenditures relating to the opioid epidemic.
2. Educate law enforcement or other first responders regarding appropriate practices and
precautions when dealing with fentanyl or other drugs.
J.
LEADERSHIP, PLANNING AND COORDINATION
Support efforts to provide leadership, planning, and coordination to abate the opioid epidemic
through activities, programs, or strategies that may include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Community regional planning to identify goals for reducing harms related to the opioid
epidemic, to identify areas and populations with the greatest needs for treatment
intervention services, or to support other strategies to abate the opioid epidemic
described in this opioid abatement strategy list.
2. A government dashboard to track key opioid-related indicators and supports as
identified through collaborative community processes.
3. Invest in infrastructure or staffing at government or not-for-profit agencies to support
collaborative, cross-system coordination with the purpose of preventing overprescribing,
opioid misuse, or opioid overdoses, treating those with OUD and any co-occurring
SUD/MH conditions, co-usage, and/or co-addiction, supporting them in treatment or
recovery, connecting them to care, or implementing other strategies to abate the opioid
epidemic described in this opioid abatement strategy list.
4. Provide resources to staff government oversight and management of opioid abatement
programs.
K.
TRAINING
In addition to the training referred to in various items above, support training to abate the opioid
epidemic through activities, programs, or strategies that may include, but are not limited to, the
following:
1. Provide funding for staff training or networking programs and services to improve the
capability of government, community, and not-for-profit entities to abate the opioid
crisis.
2. Invest in infrastructure and staffing for collaborative cross-system coordination to
prevent opioid misuse, prevent overdoses, and treat those with OUD and any co-
occurring SUD/MH conditions, co-usage, and/or co-addiction, or implement other
PART THREE: OTHER STRATEGIES
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strategies to abate the opioid epidemic described in this opioid abatement strategy list
(e.g., health care, primary care, pharmacies, PDMPs, etc.).
L.
RESEARCH
Support opioid abatement research that may include, but is not limited to, the following:
1. Monitoring, surveillance, and evaluation of programs and strategies described in this
opioid abatement strategy list.
2. Research non-opioid treatment of chronic pain.
3. Research on improved service delivery for modalities such as SBIRT that demonstrate
promising but mixed results in populations vulnerable to opioid use disorders.
4. Research on innovative supply-side enforcement efforts such as improved detection of
mail-based delivery of synthetic opioids.
5. Expanded research on swift/certain/fair models to reduce and deter opioid misuse within
criminal justice populations that build upon promising approaches used to address other
substances (e.g. Hawaii HOPE and Dakota 24/7).
6. Research on expanded modalities such as prescription methadone that can expand
access to MAT.
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EXHIBIT F
Ex2 Abatement
Strategies and Focu
ABATEMENT STRATEGIES AND FOCUS AREAS
(PDF)
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EXHIBIT G
Ex3 Logic Model-
Short-Mid-and Long
LOGIC MODEL – SHORT-, MID- AND LONG-TERM OUTCOMES
(PDF)
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EXHIBIT H
Ex4 METRICS
OUTCOMES AND ME
METRICS, OUTCOMES, AND MEASURES
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EXHIBIT I
OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT SERVICES CONTRACTOR TRAVEL AND PER DIEM POLICY
1.0
All contract-related travel plans and arrangements shall be prior-approved by the County Contract
Administrator.
2.0
Lodging, per diem and incidental expenses incurred in performance of Maricopa County/Special District
(County) contracts shall be reimbursed based on current U.S. General Services Administration (GSA)
domestic per diem rates for Phoenix, Arizona. Contractors must access the following internet site to
determine rates (no exceptions): (www.gsa.gov).
2.1
Additional incidental expenses (i.e., telephone, fax, internet and copying charges) shall not be
reimbursed. They should be included in the contractor’s hourly rate as an overhead charge.
2.2
The County will not (under no circumstances) reimburse for Contractor guest lodging, per diem or
incidentals.
3.0
Commercial air travel shall be reimbursed as follows:
3.1
Coach airfare will be reimbursed by the County. Business class airfare may be allowed only when
preapproved in writing by the County Contract Administrator as a result of the business need of the
County when there is no lower fare available.
3.2
The lowest direct flight airfare rate from the Contractors assigned duty post (pre-defined at the time
of contract signing) will be reimbursed. Under no circumstances will the County reimburse for
airfares related to transportation to or from an alternate site.
3.3
The County will not (under no circumstances) reimburse for Contractor guest commercial air travel.
4.0
Rental vehicles may only be used if such use would result in an overall reduction in the total cost of the trip,
not for the personal convenience of the traveler. Multiple vehicles for the same set of travelers for the same
travel period will not be permitted without prior written approval by the County Contract Administrator.
4.1
Purchase of comprehensive and collision liability insurance shall be at the expense of the contractor.
The County will not reimburse contractor if the contractor chooses to purchase this coverage.
4.2
Rental vehicles are restricted to sub-compact, compact or mid-size sedans unless a larger vehicle is
necessary for cost efficiency due to the number of travelers. (NOTE: contractors shall obtain pre-
approval in writing from the County Contract Administrator prior to rental of a larger vehicle.)
4.3
County will reimburse for parking expenses if free, public parking is not available within a
reasonable distance of the place of County business. All opportunities must be exhausted prior to
securing parking that incurs costs for the County. Opportunities to be reviewed are the DASH;
shuttles, etc. that can transport the contractor to and from County buildings with minimal costs.
4.4
County will reimburse for the lowest rate, long-term uncovered (e.g. covered or enclosed parking
will not be reimbursed) airport parking only if it is less expensive than shuttle service to and from
the airport.
4.5
The County will not (under no circumstances) reimburse the Contractor for guest vehicle rental(s)
or other any transportation costs.
5.0
Contractor is responsible for all costs not directly related to the travel except those that have been pre-
approved by the County Contract Administrator. These costs include (but not limited to) the following: in-
room movies, valet service, valet parking, laundry service, costs associated with storing luggage at a hotel,
fuel costs associated with non-County activities, tips that exceed the per diem allowance, health club fees,
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and entertainment costs. Claims for unauthorized travel expenses will not be honored and are not
reimbursable.
6.0
Travel and per diem expenses shall be capped at 15% of project price unless otherwise specified in individual
contracts.
7.0
Contractor shall provide, (upon request) with their invoice(s), copies of receipts supporting travel and per
diem expenses, and if applicable with a copy of the written consent issued by the Contract Administrator. No
travel and per diem expenses shall be paid by County without copies of the written consent as described in
this policy and copies of all receipts.