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Town of Guadalupe Page 1 of 30 INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES BETWEEN MARICOPA COUNTY ADMINISTERED BY ITS HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND TOWN OF GUADALUPE Contract Number: ____________________ Contract Amount: ____$100,000_________ Contract Start Date: July 1, 2022 Contract Termination Date: June 30, 2023 UEI #: GZ5VG9MHR697 This Intergovernmental Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into between the Town of Guadalupe (“Contractor”) and Maricopa County, administered by its Human Services Department, (“County”). The Contractor and County are collectively referred to here as the “Parties” and individually as a “Party.” The Contractor, for and in consideration of the covenants and conditions set forth in this Agreement, shall provide and perform the services contained in it. All rights and obligations of the Parties shall be governed by the terms of this Agreement, its exhibits, attachments, and appendices, including any Subcontracts, Amendments, or Change Orders as set forth in this Agreement and in: Section 1 – General Provisions Section 2 – Special Provisions Section 3 – Work Statement Section 4 – Budget and Compensation Maricopa County Representative: Cathy Chiang, Assistant Director Community Services Division 234 N. Central Avenue, 3rd Floor Phoenix, AZ 85004 602-506-4206 cathy.chiang@maricopa.gov Contractor Representative: Jeff Kulaga, Town Manager Town Manager 9241 S. Avenida Del Yaqui Guadalupe, AZ 85283 480-505-5376 jkulaga@guadalupeaz.org Unless otherwise provided below, all notices to a Party required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing to the persons at the addresses listed below by: (i) a nationally recognized delivery service (e.g., Federal Express or UPS) with confirmation receipt requested; (ii) United States Post Office certified mail, postage prepared and return receipt requested; and (iii) e-mail with delivery receipt. Unless otherwise indicated in the notice, the notice shall be effective: (i) upon receipt if delivered by a nationally recognized delivery service; (ii); three business days after being placed in the U.S. Mail properly addressed, with sufficient postage, if sent by certified mail; and (iii) on the day of transmission if sent by e-mail transmission on a business day by 5:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time or the following business day if sent on a business day after 5:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time or if sent on a non-business day. Business day means Monday through Friday, unless recognized as a federal or State of Arizona holiday. Town of Guadalupe Page 2 of 30 This Agreement contains all the terms and conditions agreed to by the Parties. No other understandings, oral or otherwise, regarding the subject matter of this Agreement shall be deemed to exist or to bind the Parties. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as consent to any lawsuits or waiver of any defenses in a lawsuit brought against the County or the Contractor in any state or federal court. The Parties have authorized the undersigned to execute this Agreement on their behalf. IN WITNESS, the Parties have approved and signed this Agreement: APPROVED BY: TOWN OF GUADALUPE APPROVED BY: MARICOPA COUNTY Valerie Molina Date Mayor Bill Gates, Chairman Date Board of Supervisors Attested to: Jeff Kulaga Date Town Clerk Attested to: Juanita Garza Date Clerk, Board of Supervisors IN ACCORDANCE WITH A.R.S. §§ 9-240 and 11-952, THIS AGREEMENT HAS BEEN REVIEWED BY THE UNDERSIGNED ATTORNEY WHO HAS DETERMINED THIS AGREEMENT IS PROPER IN FORM AND WITHIN THE POWERS AND AUTHORITY GRANTED TO THE TOWN OF GUADALUPE UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA. APPROVED AS TO FORM: Attorney for the Contractor Date IN ACCORDANCE WITH A.R.S. §§ 11-201, 11-251, AND 11-952, THIS AGREEMENT HAS BEEN REVIEWED BY THE UNDERSIGNED ATTORNEY WHO HAS DETERMINED THIS AGREEMENT IS PROPER IN FORM AND WITHIN THE POWERS AND AUTHORITY GRANTED TO MARICOPA COUNTY UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA. APPROVED AS TO FORM: Deputy County Attorney Date Town of Guadalupe Page 3 of 30 SECTION 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS Maricopa County Human Services Department SECTION 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS Town of Guadalupe Page 4 of 30 1.0 PURPOSE The Contractor shall provide Community Action Program (CAP) Community Initiative services in specific geographic areas and service boundaries. Detailed program activities identified in Section 3 (Work Statement). 2.0 TERM This Agreement shall commence and terminate on the dates listed on page 1 of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective upon approval and signature by both Parties. 3.0 RENEWAL This Agreement may be renewed by a written amendment provided the Contractor is in full compliance with all terms and conditions of this Agreement. Under A.R.S. § 11-952, no renewal may exceed the duration of the previous agreement. The County shall notify the Contractor in writing of its intent to extend the Agreement term at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the expiration of the original Agreement term, or any additional terms thereafter. 4.0 AMENDMENTS All Amendments to this Agreement shall be in writing and signed by authorized signers for both Parties. 5.0 TERMINATION 5.1 Under A.R.S. § 38-511, either Party may cancel this Agreement without penalty or further obligation within three years after execution of this Agreement, if any person significantly involved in initiating, negotiating, securing, drafting or creating this Agreement on behalf of the County at any time while this Agreement or any extension of this Agreement is in effect, is or becomes an employee or agent of any other party to this Agreement in any capacity or consultant to any other party to this Agreement with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement. 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 this Agreement on behalf of the County from any other party to this Agreement arising as the result of this Agreement. A cancellation notice made under this Subparagraph shall be effective when the recipient receives a written notice of cancellation unless the notice specifies a later date. 5.2 Either Party may terminate this Agreement at any time by giving the other Party at least sixty (60) calendar days prior notice in writing (unless terminated by the County under the Availability of Funds provision). The notice shall be given by either personal delivery or registered or certified mail, postage prepaid and return receipt requested, to the persons at the addresses set forth on page 1 of this Agreement. 5.3 The County has the right to terminate this Agreement upon twenty-four (24) hour notice when the County deems the health or welfare of the service recipients are endangered or the Contractor’s noncompliance jeopardizes funding source financial participation. If not terminated by one of the above methods, then this Agreement will terminate upon the expiration of the Term of this Agreement stated on page 1 of this Agreement. 5.4 The County may suspend or terminate this Agreement if the Contractor violates any term or condition of this Agreement or if the Contractor fails to maintain a good-faith effort to carry out the purpose of this Agreement. 5.5 The Parties may terminate this Agreement for convenience. The Parties shall agree upon the termination conditions including the effective date of the termination. The SECTION 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS Town of Guadalupe Page 5 of 30 Party initiating the termination shall notify the other Party in writing stating the reasons for such termination. 6.0 ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGE ORDERS 6.1 The Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is authorized upon the recommendation of the Human Services Department Director and Legal Counsel to make changes within the general scope of the Agreement on behalf of the County through Administrative Change Orders. Administrative Change shall be approved and fully executed by the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors and the Contractor. Administrative Change Orders may address any of the following areas: 6.1.1 Modifications to the project timeline if the last day of the project timeline is within the Agreement term; 6.1.2 Modifications to Budget line items if the Agreement Amount remains unchanged; 6.1.3 Modifications required by federal, state, or County regulations, ordinances, or policies; and 6.1.4 Modifications to Administrative requirements such as changes in reporting periods, frequency of reports, or report formats required by local regulations, policies or requirements. 7.0 EFFECT To the extent that the Special Provisions are in conflict with the General Provisions, the Special Provisions shall control. To the extent that the Work Statement and the Special or General Provisions are in conflict, the Work Statement shall control. To the extent that the Compensation Provisions are in conflict with the General Provisions, Special Provisions or Work Statement, the Compensation Provisions shall control. Nothing in this Agreement shall operate to increase the Operating Budget without a written amendment to this Agreement. 8.0 DEFINITIONS As used throughout this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meanings: 8.1 Assistant Director means the Assistant Director of the Community Services Division of the Maricopa County Human Services Department. 8.2 Assistance Listing Number (ALN) means the codification of the general and permanent rules and regulations published in the Federal Register by the executive departments and agencies of the federal government of the United States. 8.3 Community Action Agency means an eligible entity designated by the Governor to address the causes and conditions of poverty in a local area, as outlined under the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Act. 8.4 Client means an eligible individual who meets the requirements for a particular service or program as outlined under state and federal law. 8.5 Contractor means the organization that contracts with Maricopa County to provide services identified in this Agreement. 8.6 County means Maricopa County, a political subdivision of the State of Arizona. 8.7 Department means the Maricopa County Human Services Department or may be referred to as MCHSD. 8.8 Director means the Director of the Maricopa County Human Services Department. 8.9 Division means the Maricopa County Human Services Department, Community Services Division, also referred to as CSD. 8.10 MCHSD/CSD means the Maricopa County Human Services Department, Community Services Division. SECTION 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS Town of Guadalupe Page 6 of 30 8.11 Results Oriented Management and Accountability (ROMA) means a performance management prescribed by the federal Department of Health and Human Services for Community Action Agencies. 8.12 Vulnerable Adult means an individual who is eighteen years of age or older and who is unable to protect himself from abuse, neglect, or exploitation by others because of a physical or mental impairment. Vulnerable adult includes an incapacitated person as defined in A.R.S. 14-5101. 9.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 9.1 The terms of this Agreement shall be construed in accordance with Arizona law and the applicable laws and regulations. Any lawsuit arising out of this Agreement shall be brought in the appropriate court in Maricopa County, Arizona. 9.2 The Contractor shall, without limitation, obtain and maintain all licenses, permits and authority necessary to do business, render services and perform work under this Agreement, and shall comply with all laws regarding unemployment insurance, disability insurance and worker's compensation. 9.3 The Contractor is an independent contractor in the performance of work and the provision of services under this Agreement and is not to be considered an officer, employee or agent of the County. 9.4 The Contractor shall comply with the regulations prohibiting a conflict of interest. 9.5 The Contractor shall not make any payments, either directly or indirectly, to any person, partnership, corporation, trust, or other organization that has a substantial interest in the Contractor's organization or with which the Contractor (or one of its directors, officers, owners, trust certificate holders, or relatives) has a substantial interest, unless the Contractor has made full written disclosure of the proposed payments to the County and has received written approval, therefore. 9.6 For purposes of this provision, the terms "substantial interest" and "relative" shall have the meanings prescribed by A.R.S. § 38-502. 10.0 ASSIGNMENT AND SUBCONTRACTING 10.1 No right, liability, obligation or duty under this Agreement may be assigned, delegated or subcontracted, in whole or in part, without the prior written approval of the County. The Contractor shall bear all liability under this Agreement, even if it is assigned, delegated, or subcontracted, in whole or in part, unless the County agrees otherwise. 10.2 The Subcontractor’s rate for the job shall not exceed that of the Contractor’s rate, as bid in the pricing section, unless the 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 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 Contractor’s invoice. 11.0 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS 11.1 The provisions of this Agreement relating to the payment for services shall become effective when funds assigned for the purpose of compensating the Contractor, as provided in this Agreement, actually are available to the County for disbursement. The County shall be the sole authority in determining the availability of funds under this Agreement and the County shall keep the Contractor fully informed as to the availability of funds. 11.2 If any action is taken by any federal, state, local agency, or any other agency or instrumentality to suspend, decrease, or terminate its fiscal obligation under, or in SECTION 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS Town of Guadalupe Page 7 of 30 connection with, this Agreement, then the Parties may amend, suspend, decrease, or terminate their obligations under, or in connection with, this Agreement. In the event of termination, the Parties shall be liable for payment only for services rendered prior to the effective date of the termination, provided that such services performed are in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. The Parties shall give written notice of the effective date of any suspension, amendment, or termination under this section at least ten (10) calendar days in advance. 12.0 BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS 12.1 Any requests for reasonable budget adjustments shall be submitted ninety (90) calendar days prior to the Termination Date of this Agreement. Requests for financial adjustments to this Agreement shall be supported by appropriate documentation. If the County agrees to the budget adjustments, the County shall follow Paragraph 4.0 (Amendments) above. 12.2 The Contractor must receive prior written approval from the County to move funds from one budget line item to another. Budget adjustments that do not change the total Agreement amount may be documented by an Administrative Change Order approved and fully executed by the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors and the Contractor’s authorized Representative as defined in Section 1 (General Provisions), Paragraph 6.0 (Administrative Change Orders). If a budget adjustment is necessary that either increases or decreases the Agreement amount, then the County shall follow Section 1 (General Provisions), Paragraph 4.0 (Amendments) of this Agreement to amend the Agreement. 13.0 DISPUTES 13.1 Except as may otherwise be provided for in this Agreement, the Parties may attempt to informally resolve any dispute arising out of this Agreement for a reasonable period of time, which shall not exceed one hundred twenty (120) calendar days. Disputes which are not resolved in that time period, shall be submitted in accordance with the following formal dispute resolution process. 13.2 If a dispute cannot be resolved informally, then the Contractor shall notify the Department in writing by mailing notice of the dispute to the Assistant Director within ten (10) business days from expiration of the informal dispute resolution process described in Subparagraph 13.1 above. 13.3 The Assistant Director shall respond in writing to the Contractor within fourteen (14) business days. The decision of the Assistant Director shall be final and conclusive unless, within seven (7) business days after the date the Contractor is served with the decision, the Contractor files a written notice of appeal with the Human Services Department Director. 13.4 The Human Services Department Director shall provide the Contractor with a written response within fourteen (14) business days following receipt of the notice of appeal. The decision of the Director shall be final and not appealable. 13.5 Pending a final decision of the Director, the Contractor shall diligently proceed with its performance of this Agreement in accordance with the Assistant Director’s decision. 14.0 SEVERABILITY Any provision of this Agreement that is determined to be invalid, void, or illegal by a court shall in no way affect, impair, or invalidate any other provision of this Agreement, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS Town of Guadalupe Page 8 of 30 15.0 STRICT COMPLIANCE The County’s acceptance of the Contractor’s performance that is not in strict compliance with the terms of this Agreement shall not be deemed to waive the requirements of strict compliance for all future performance. All changes in performance obligations under this Agreement shall be in writing and signed by both Parties. 16.0 SINGLE AUDIT ACT REQUIREMENTS The Contractor is in receipt of federal funds through the County and is subject to the federal audit requirements of the Single Audit Act of 1984, as amended (Pub. L. No. 98-502) (codified at 31 U.S.C. § 7501, et seq.). The Contractor shall comply with 2 C.F.R. 200, Subpart F. Upon completion, such audits shall be made available for public inspection. Audits shall be submitted to the County within the twelve (12) months following the close of the fiscal year. The Contractor shall take corrective actions within six (6) months of the date of receipt of audit findings. The County shall consider sanctions as described in 2 C.F.R. § 200.505 if it is determined by the County that the Contractor is not in -compliance with the audit requirements. 17.0 AUDIT DISALLOWANCES 17.1 The Contractor shall, upon written notice, reimburse the County for any payments made under this Agreement that are disallowed by a federal, state, or County audit in the amount of the disallowance. Court costs and attorney and expert fees incurred will be specifically identified as applicable to the recovery of the disallowed costs in question. 17.2 If the County determines that a cost for which payment has been made is a disallowed cost, then the County will notify the Contractor in writing of the disallowance and the required course of action, which shall be at the option of the County, either to adjust any future claim submitted by the Contractor by the amount of the disallowance or to require immediate repayment of the disallowed amount by the Contractor issuing a check payable to the County. 18.0 SUSPENSION OF WORK The County may order the Contractor, in writing, to suspend, delay, or interrupt all or any part of the work of this Agreement for the period of time that the County determines appropriate for the convenience of the County. No adjustment shall be made under this clause for any suspension, delay, or interruption to the extent that performance would have been so suspended, delayed, or interrupted by any other cause, including the fault or negligence of 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 Agreement. 19.0 STOP WORK ORDER 19.1 The County, 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 Agreement for a period of 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 SECTION 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS Town of Guadalupe Page 9 of 30 stop work order is delivered to the Contractor, or within any extension of that period to which the Parties shall have agreed, the County shall either: 19.1.1 cancel the stop work order; or 19.1.2 terminate the work covered by the order as provided in the Termination for Default or the Termination for Convenience clause of this contract. 19.2 The County may make an equitable adjustment in the delivery schedule and/or contract price, 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 20.0 DEFAULT AND REMEDIES FOR NONCOMPLIANCE 20.1 Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, this Paragraph shall not be deleted or superseded by any other provision of this Agreement. 20.2 This Agreement may be immediately terminated by the County if the Contractor defaults by failing to perform any objective or breaches any obligation under this Agreement, or any event occurs that jeopardizes the Contractor’s ability to perform any of its obligations under this Agreement. The County reserves the right to have service provided by persons other than the Contractor if the Contractor is unable or fails to provide required services within the specified time frame in the work statement. 20.3 Failure to comply with the requirements of this Agreement and all the applicable federal, state, or local laws, rules, and regulations may result in suspension or termination of this Agreement, the return of unexpended funds (less just compensation for work satisfactorily completed that, to date, has not been paid), the reimbursement of funds improperly expended, or the recovery of funds improperly acquired. Noncompliance includes, but is not limited to: 20.3.1 Non-performance of any obligations required by this Agreement. 20.3.2 Noncompliance with any applicable federal, state, or local laws, rules or regulations, including guidelines, policies, or directives. 20.3.3 Unauthorized expenditure of funds. 20.3.4 Noncompliance with applicable financial record requirements, accounting principles, or standards established by OMB Uniform Guidance 2 C.F.R. § 200. 20.3.5 Noncompliance with recordkeeping, record retention, or reporting requirements. 20.4 Notwithstanding the suspension or termination of this Agreement, or the final determination of the proper disposition of funds, the Contractor shall, without intent to limit or with restrictions, be subject to the following: 20.4.1 All awards of funding shall be immediately revoked, and any approvals related to the project described in the Special Provision or Work Statement shall be deemed revoked and canceled. Thereby, any entitlements to compensation after suspension or termination of this Agreement are similarly revoked and unavailable. 20.4.2 Not be relieved of any liability or responsibility associated with the Special Provision or Work Statement. 20.4.3 Acknowledge that suspension or termination of this Agreement does not affect or terminate any rights against the Contractor at the time of suspension or termination, or that may accrue later. Nothing herein shall be construed to limit or terminate any right or remedy available under Agreement or rule. SECTION 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS Town of Guadalupe Page 10 of 30 20.4.4 Waiver of a breach or default of any term, covenant, or condition of this Agreement or any federal, state, or local law, rule, or regulation shall not operate as a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any other term, covenant, condition, law, rule, or regulation. 20.4.5 The Contractor shall, upon notice or with knowledge obtained by itself or others, take any and all proactive actions necessary, and provide any and all applicable remedies to address and correct any act by itself, and any and all of its agents, representatives, officers, officials, directors, employees, volunteers, successors, assigns, or Subcontractors that resulted in any wrongdoing (intentional or unintentional); misuse or misappropriation of funds; the incorrect or improper disposition of funds; any violation of any federal, state, or local law, rule, or regulation; or the breach of any certification or warranty provided in this Agreement. 21.0 COMPETITIVE BIDDING 21.1 If the Contractor is authorized to purchase supplies and equipment itemized in the Agreement for utilization in the delivery of contract services, Contractor shall procure all such supplies and equipment at the lowest practicable cost and shall purchase all non-expendable items having a useful life of more than one (1) year and an acquisition cost of $1,000 or more, through generally accepted and reasonable competitive bidding processes. Any procurement in violation of this provision shall be considered a financial audit exception. 21.2 Contractor’s own bidding procedures shall govern, as long as the procurement practices comport with federal law. 21.3 The Contractor shall maintain an accessible written procurement manual. 22.0 PROPERTY 22.1 Any County property furnished or purchased pursuant to the terms of this Agreement shall be utilized, maintained, repaired, and accounted for in accordance with instructions furnished by the County, and title to all such property shall revert to the County upon the expiration or termination of this Agreement. The costs to repair such property are the responsibility of the Contractor within the limits budgeted in this Agreement. 22.2 Any Contractor property furnished or purchased pursuant to the terms of the Agreement shall be utilized, maintained, repaired, and accounted for by the Contractor. Repair costs of such property shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. 22.3 The Contractor shall maintain property and equipment inventory records that clearly identify properties and equipment purchased, improved or sold. Properties and equipment retained shall continue to meet eligibility criteria and shall conform to the use of property and equipment. 23.0 NON-LIABILITY The County and its agents, representatives, officials, officers, directors, employees, volunteers, departments, agencies, boards, and commissions shall not be liable for any act or omission by the Contractor or any and all of its agents, representatives, officials, officers, directors, employees, volunteers, agencies, boards, commissions, or Subcontractors occurring in the performance of this Agreement, nor shall the County and its agents, representatives, officials, officers, directors, employees, volunteers, departments, agencies, boards, and commissions be liable for purchases, Subcontract, or agreements made by the Contractor or any and all of its agents, representatives, officials, officers, directors, SECTION 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS Town of Guadalupe Page 11 of 30 employees, volunteers, agencies, boards, commissions, or subcontractors in connection with this Agreement. 24.0 RECIPROCAL INDEMNIFICATION Each Party (as “Indemnitor”) agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the other Party (as “Indemnitee”) from and against all claims, losses, liability, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees, expert witnesses’ fees and other litigation costs) (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Claims”) arising out of bodily injury (including death) of any person or property damage, but only to the extent that such claims, which result in vicarious liability to the Indemnitee, are caused by the act, omission, negligence, misconduct, or other fault of the Indemnitor, its officers, officials, agents, employees, or volunteers. 25.0 INSURANCE 25.1 The Contractor as a public entity is exempt from the Insurance requirements but shall provide a Certificate of Insurance. 25.2 The Contractor shall ensure the Insurance thresholds are met: 25.2.1 Commercial Umbrella a limit of no less than $2,000,000 for each occurrence 25.2.2 General Aggregate Limit $4,000,000 25.2.3 Workers’ Compensation a limit of no less than $1,000,000 for each accident 25.2.4 Sexual Molestation and Physical Abuse not less than $2,000,000 per occurrence and $4,000,000 aggregate 26.0 OFFSHORE PERFORMANCE OF WORK PROHIBITED Due to security and identity protection concerns, direct services under this Agreement shall be performed within the borders of the United States. Any services that are described in the specifications or scope of work that directly serve the State of Arizona or its clients and may involve access to secure or sensitive data or personal client data or development or modification of software for the State shall be performed within the borders of the United States. Unless specifically stated otherwise in the specifications, this definition does not apply to indirect or “overhead” services, redundant back-up services or services that are incidental to the performance of this Agreement. The provision applies to work performed by Subcontractors at all tiers. 27.0 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE The County will provide reasonable technical assistance to the Contractor to assist in complying with state and federal laws, and regulations, and accountability for diligent performance and compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and all applicable laws, regulations and standards. However, this assistance in no way relieves the Contractor of full responsibility and accountability for its actions and performance in compliance with the terms of this Agreement. 28.0 STAFF AND VOLUNTEER TRAINING The County may make available to the Contractor the opportunity to participate in any applicable training activities conducted by the County. 29.0 CLEAN AIR ACT If the total face value of this Agreement exceeds $100,000, the Contractor agrees to comply with all regulations, standards and orders issued pursuant to the Clean Air Act of 1970, as SECTION 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS Town of Guadalupe Page 12 of 30 amended (42 U.S.C. §§ 7401, et seq.), to the extent any are applicable by reason of performance of this Agreement. 30.0 LOBBYING 30.1 No federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid by or on behalf of the Contractor to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any federal agreement, the making of any federal grant, the making of any federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any federal agreement, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement. 30.2 If any funds, other than federal appropriated funds, have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a member of Congress in connection with any federal agreement, grant, loan or cooperative agreement, then the Contractor shall complete and submit OMB Form- LLL, titled "Disclosure of Lobbying Activities," in accordance with its instructions and 31 U.S.C. § 1352. 31.0 RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES The Contractor warrants that none of its costs and none of the costs incurred by the Contractor or any of its Subcontractors will include any expense for any religious activities. 32.0 POLITICAL ACTIVITY PROHIBITED None of the funds, materials, property or services contributed by the County or the Contractor or any Subcontractor under this Agreement shall be used for any partisan political activity, or to further the election or defeat of any candidate for public office. 33.0 COVENANT AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES The Contractor warrants that no person or entity has been employed or retained to solicit or secure this Agreement upon an agreement or understanding for a commission, percentage, brokerage or contingent fee. For breach or violation of this warranty, the County may immediately terminate this Agreement without liability. 34.0 SAFEGUARDING OF PARTICIPANT INFORMATION 34.1 The Contractor shall observe and abide by all applicable State of Arizona and federal statues, rules, and regulations regarding the use or disclosure of information including, but not limited to, information concerning applicants for and recipients of contracted services. To the extent permitted by law, the Contractor shall release information to the County, Department, Attorney General’s Office, or other designated agency as required by the County by the terms of this Agreement or by law. 34.2 The Contractor shall comply with the requirements of the Arizona Address Confidentiality Program, A.R.S. §§ 41-161, et seq. MCHSD/CSD will advise the Contractor as to applicable policies and procedures adopted for such compliance. 34.3 The Contractor understands that client information collected under this Agreement is private and the use or disclosure of such information, when not directly connected with the administration of the Contractor's responsibilities with respect to services provided under this Agreement, is prohibited unless written consent is obtained from such person receiving service. SECTION 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS Town of Guadalupe Page 13 of 30 35.0 CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION 35.1 Any information obtained in the course of performing this Agreement may include information that is proprietary or confidential to the County. This provision establishes the Contractor’s obligation regarding such information. 35.2 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 Agreement shall be used by or disclosed by it, its agents, officers, or employees, except as required to efficiently perform duties under the Agreement. 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 Agreement, 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. 35.3 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. 36.0 RIGHTS IN DATA The Parties shall have the use of data and reports resulting from this Agreement without cost or other restriction, except as otherwise provided by law or applicable regulation. Each Party shall supply to the other Party, upon request, any such available information that is relevant to this Agreement and to the performance under it. 37.0 COPYRIGHTS If this Agreement results in a book or other written material, then the author is free to copyright the work, but the County reserves a royalty-free, nonexclusive, perpetual and irrevocable license to reproduce, publish, or otherwise use and to authorize other to use, all copyrighted material and all material which can be copyrighted resulting from this Agreement. 38.0 AGREEMENT COMPLIANCE MONITORING/AUDITING 38.1 The County shall monitor the Contractor's compliance with, and performance goals under, the terms and conditions of this Agreement as well as applicable federal regulations. On-site visits for compliance monitoring may be made by the County and its grantor agencies (or both the County and its grantor agencies) at any time during the Contractor's normal business hours, announced or unannounced. 38.2 The County will conduct on-site monitoring, at a minimum of once every two (2) years. Monitoring to include but not limited to: facilities, administrative and financial operations, and programmatic service delivery. 38.3 County will monitor monthly expenditures of funds, to determine over/under expenditure patterns. County staff will meet with CAP to discuss spending trends and methods to be used to ensure services are available throughout the term of the contract. 38.4 The Contractor will prepare for monitoring and assure all required files and documentation are available at scheduled monitoring for inspection and copying. Failure of Contractor to administer, implement and perform as determined by federal regulations and County policies shall constitute non-compliance with this Agreement and is subject to the Default and Remedies for Noncompliance provided in this Agreement. SECTION 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS Town of Guadalupe Page 14 of 30 39.0 CONTINGENCY RELATING TO OTHER AGREEMENTS AND GRANTS 39.1 The Contractor shall, during the term of this Agreement, immediately inform the Department in writing of the award of any other agreement or grant, including any other agreement or grant awarded by the County, where the award may affect either the direct or indirect costs being paid or reimbursed under this Agreement. Failure by the Contractor to notify the Department County of such award shall be considered a violation of this Agreement and the County may immediately terminate this Agreement without liability. 39.2 The Department may request, and the Contractor shall provide within a reasonable time, which shall not exceed ten (10) business days, a copy of such other agreement or grant, when in the opinion of the Department the award of the agreement or grant may affect the costs being paid or reimbursed under this Agreement. 39.3 If the Department determines that the award to the Contractor of such other agreement or grant has affected the costs being paid or reimbursed under this Agreement, then the Department will prepare an amendment to this Agreement effecting a cost adjustment. If the Contractor disputes the proposed cost adjustment, then the dispute shall be resolved pursuant to the "Disputes" section contained in this Agreement. 40.0 MINIMUM WAGE REQUIREMENTS The Contractor agrees and warrants that it shall pay all its employees engaged in performing work or providing services under the terms of this Agreement not less than the minimum wage specified under Section 6(a)(1) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, as amended and as specified by Arizona law. 41.0 RECOGNITION OF COUNTY SUPPORT The Contractor shall give recognition to the County and the funding source for its support when the Contractor publishes materials or releases public information that is paid for in whole or in part with funds received by the Contractor under this Agreement. 42.0 NONDISCRIMINATION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND EQUAL ACCESS 42.1 Contractor agrees to comply with all provisions and requirements of Arizona Executive Order 2009-09 including flow down of all provisions and requirements to any subcontractors. Executive Order 2009-09 supersedes Executive order 99-4 and amends Executive order 75-5 and may be viewed and downloaded at the Arizona State Library Research website: (http://azmemory.azlibrary.gov/cdm/singleitem/collection/execorders/id/680/rec/1) which is hereby incorporated into this Agreement as if set forth in full herein. In connection with any service or other activity under this Agreement, 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. 42.2 The Contractor, in connection with any service or other activity under this Agreement, shall not in any way, discriminate against any person on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation or belief. The Contractor shall include this clause in all of its Subcontracts. 43.0 DISABILITY REQUIREMENTS The Contractor agrees that any electronic or information technology offered under this Agreement shall comply with A.R.S. §§41-2531 and 41-2532 and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which requires that employees and members of the public shall SECTION 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS Town of Guadalupe Page 15 of 30 have access to and use of information technology that is comparable to the access and use by employees and members of the public who are not individuals with disabilities. 44.0 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 44.1 The Contractor shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, age, disability, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender identity, or national origin. 44.2 The Contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, age, disability, color, religion, sex sexual identity, gender identity, or national origin. Such action shall include, but is not limited to, the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, lay-off or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. 44.3 The Contractor shall and shall cause its Subcontractors to comply with: 44.3.1 Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000a, et seq.); 44.3.2 the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. §§ 701, et seq.); 44.3.3 the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended (29 U.S.C. §§ 621, et seq.); 44.3.4 the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. §§ 12101, et seq.); and 44.3.5 Arizona Executive Order 2009-09, as amended, et seq. which mandates that all persons shall have equal access to employment opportunities. 45.0 UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS By entering into this Agreement, the Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable provisions of Title 2, Subtitle A, Chapter II, Part 200—UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS, COST PRINCIPLES, AND AUDIT REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL AWARDS contained in Title 2 C.F.R. § 200, et seq. 46.0 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 46.1 The Contractor agrees to maintain an adequate accounting system that provides for appropriate grant accounting (including calculation of program income). 46.2 The Contractor shall comply with accounting principles and procedures required to utilize adequate internal controls and maintain necessary source documentation for all costs incurred, as well as any applicable federal laws and regulations. 46.3 The Contractor shall establish and maintain a separate, interest-bearing bank account for money provided under this Agreement, or an accounting system that assures the safeguarding and accountability of all money and assets provided under this Agreement. No part of the money deposited in the bank account shall be commingled with other funds or money belonging to the Contractor. All interest earned on the account shall be disposed of in a manner specified by the County in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations. 46.4 The Contractor shall provide a signed bank account agreement authorizing the County to obtain information about the account. If an accounting system is used, then it shall be in accord with generally accepted accounting principles. SECTION 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS Town of Guadalupe Page 16 of 30 47.0 RETENTION OF RECORDS 47.1 This provision applies to all financial and programmatic records, supporting document, statistical records and other records of the Contractor that are related to this Agreement. 47.2 The Contractor shall retain all records relevant to this Agreement 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 longer, and the County, federal and state auditors and any other persons duly authorized by the County shall have full access to, and the right to examine, copy, and make use of any and all of the records. 48.0 ADEQUACY OF RECORDS If the Contractor’s books, records and other documents related to this Agreement are not sufficient to support and document that allowable services were provided to eligible participants, then the Contractor shall reimburse the County for the services not supported and documented. 49.0 VERIFICATION REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH A.R.S. §41-4401 AND FEDERAL IMMIGRATION LAWS AND REGULATIONS: 49.1 By entering into the Agreement, the Contractor warrants compliance with the Federal Immigration and Nationality Act (FINA 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 Maricopa County upon request. These warranties shall remain in effect through the term of the Agreement. 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 Agreement and verify employee compliance using the E-verify system and shall keep a record of the verification for the duration of the employee’s employment or at least three (3) years, whichever is longer. I-9 forms are available for download at USCIS.GOV. 49.2 The County retains the legal right to inspect Contractor and subcontractor employee documents performing work under this Agreement to verify compliance with paragraph 49.1 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 Contractor and may pursue any and all remedies allowed by law, including, but not limited to; suspension of work, termination of the Agreement for default, and suspension and/or debarment of the Contractor. All costs necessary to verify compliance are the responsibility of the Contractor. 50.0 DRUG FREE WORKPLACE ACT The Contractor agrees to comply with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 (41 U.S.C. §§ 701, et seq.), which requires that Contractors and grantees of federal funds must certify that they will provide drug-free workplaces. SECTION 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS Town of Guadalupe Page 17 of 30 51.0 EMPLOYMENT DISCLAIMER 51.1 This Agreement is not intended to constitute, create, give rise to, or otherwise recognize a joint venture agreement, partnership, or other formal business association or organization of any kind between the Parties, and the rights and obligations of the Parties shall be only those expressly set forth in this Agreement. 51.2 The Parties agree that no individual performing under this Agreement on behalf of the Contractor is to be considered a County employee, and that no rights of County civil service, County retirement, or County personnel rules shall accrue to such individual. The Contractor shall have total responsibility for all salaries, wages, bonuses, retirement, withholdings, workman's compensation, occupational disease compensation, unemployment compensation, other employee benefits, and all taxes and premiums appurtenant thereto concerning such individuals and shall save and hold the County harmless with respect thereto. 51.3 The County agrees that no individual performing under this Agreement on behalf of County may be considered a Contractor agent, employee, or representative and that no rights of the Contractor civil service, the Contractor retirement, or the Contractor personnel rules shall accrue to or apply to any such individual. The County shall have total responsibility for all salaries, wages, bonuses, retirement, withholdings, workers’ compensation, occupational disease compensation, unemployment compensation, other employee benefits, and all taxes and premiums appurtenant thereto concerning such individuals and the County shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Contractor with respect thereto. 52.0 CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION INELIGIBILITY AND VOLUNTARY EXCLUSION 52.1 The Contractor, by signing this Agreement, represents that he/she has the authority to bind the Contractor to the terms of this Certification. The Contractor, as the primary participant in accordance with 2 C.F.R. Part 180, certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief that it and its principals: 52.1.1 Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any federal department or agency or any state, or local jurisdiction; 52.1.2 Have not within a 3-year period preceding the Start Date of this Agreement, been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for (1) the commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (federal, State, or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; (2) the violation of any federal or State antitrust statutes or (3) the commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property; 52.1.3 Are not presently indicted or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity (federal, state, or local) with the commission of any of the offenses enumerated in Sub-subparagraph 52.1.2 above; and 52.1.4 Have not, within a three-year period preceding this Start Date of this Agreement, had one or more public transactions (federal, state, or local) terminated for cause or default. 52.2 The Contractor agrees to include, without modification, this clause in all lower tier covered transactions (i.e., transactions with Subcontractors) and in all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions related to this Agreement. SECTION 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS Town of Guadalupe Page 18 of 30 53.0 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS AND REQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS: 53.1 The Contractor agrees that this Agreement and employees working on this Agreement will be subject to the whistleblower rights and remedies in the pilot program on the 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; 53.2 The 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 the Contractor and copies provided to County upon request; and 53.3 The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this Paragraph 53.0, in all subcontracts over the simplified acquisition threshold ($250,000 as of June 2021). 54.0 WRITTEN CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO A.R.S. § 35-393.01 If the Contractor engages in for-profit activity and has 10 or more employees, and if this Agreement has a value of $100,000 or more, then the Contractor certifies it is not currently engaged in, and agrees for the duration of this Agreement not to engage in, a boycott of goods and 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. 55.0 SURVIVAL The indemnification, hold harmless, defense, and non-liability provisions of this Agreement shall have full force and effect notwithstanding any other provisions in this Agreement and shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement. 56.0 FORCE MAJEURE 56.1 Neither Party shall be liable for failure of performance, nor incur any liability to the other Party on account of any loss or damage resulting from any delay or failure to perform all or any part of this Agreement if such delay or failure is caused by events, occurrences, or causes beyond the reasonable control and without negligence of the Parties. Such events, occurrences, or causes will include Acts of God/Nature (including fire, flood, earthquake, storm, hurricane, or other natural disaster), war, invasion, act of foreign enemies, hostilities (whether war is declared or not), civil war, riots, rebellion, revolution, insurrection, military or usurped power or confiscation, terrorist activities, nationalization, government sanction, lockout, blockage, embargo, labor dispute, strike, pandemic, and interruption or failure of electricity or telecommunication service. 56.2 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. 56.3 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, all non-excused obligations were substantially fulfilled, and the other Party was timely notified of the likelihood or actual occurrence that would justify such an assertion, so that other prudent precautions could be contemplated. Town of Guadalupe Page 19 of 30 SECTION 2 SPECIAL PROVISIONS Maricopa County Human Services SECTION 2 SPECIAL PROVISIONS Town of Guadalupe Page 20 of 30 1.0 STANDARDS The Contractor shall perform the work and provide the services as identified in the Work Statement and shall immediately notify the Department whenever the Contractor is unable to, or anticipates an inability to, perform any of the work, or provide any of the services required by the terms of this Agreement. The Contractor acknowledges that any inability to perform the work and provide the services, or comply with the standards set forth in, this Agreement may subject the Contractor to the remedies provided in the Section 1 (General Provisions), Paragraph 20.0, (Default and Remedies for Noncompliance). 2.0 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS, RULES & REGULATIONS This Agreement and the Parties to it, are subject to all applicable federal, state, or local laws, rules, and regulations. The Contractor comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations, without limitation to those designated within this Agreement. Refer to Paragraph 4.0 (Default and Remedies for Noncompliance) provided in the Special Provisions. 3.0 AUDIT REQUIREMENTS In accordance with A.R.S. § 11-624, the Contractor shall, at its own expense, file with the County by March 31st of each Agreement year, either: 3.1 Audited financial statements prepared in accordance with federal single audit requirements; or 3.2 Financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles audited by an independent certified public accountant; or 3.3 A Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles audited by an independent certified public accountant. 4.0 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT 4.1 The Contractor must register in System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov/SAM/ (a database of basic business information for Contractors), and obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number through http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform. 4.2 The Contractor must remain current with their registration throughout the term of the Agreement. 4.3 For additional information on System for Award Management (SAM) and, UEI use this link: https://www.sam.gov/SAM/pages/public/generalInfo/aboutSAM.jsf 5.0 BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR EMPLOYMENT THROUGH CENTRAL REGISTRY The Contractor shall ensure: 5.1 Background checks are conducted on all individuals providing direct services to children or vulnerable adults, the following shall apply: 5.1.1 The provisions of A.R.S. § 8-804 (as may be amended) are hereby incorporated in its entirety as provisions of the Contract. 5.1.2 Contractor shall request ADES to conduct Central Registry Background Checks on behalf of employees. The information contained in the Central Registry will be used as a factor to determine qualifications for positions that provide direct service to juveniles or vulnerable adults as follows: 5.1.2.1 Any person, their employees or volunteers who apply for a contract with MCHSD; or 5.1.2.2 All employees of the Contractor; or SECTION 2 SPECIAL PROVISIONS Town of Guadalupe Page 21 of 30 5.1.2.3 A subcontractor of the Contractor and the subcontractor’s employees; and 5.1.2.4 Prospective employees of the Contractor or its subcontractor at the request of the prospective employer. 5.1.3 Volunteers who provide direct services to children or vulnerable adults shall have a Central Registry Background Check which is to be used as a factor to determine qualifications for volunteer positions. 5.1.3.1 A person who is disqualified because of a Central Registry Background Check may apply to the Board of Fingerprinting for a Central Registry exception pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-619.57. A person who is granted a Central Registry exception pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-619.57 is not entitled to a contract, employment, licensure, certification, or other benefit because the person has been granted a Central Registry exception. 5.1.3.2 Before being employed or volunteering in a position that provides direct services to children or vulnerable adults under this Contract, persons shall certify on forms provided by ADES whether an allegation of abuse or neglect was made against them and was substantiated. The completed forms are to be maintained as confidential. 5.1.4 A person awaiting receipt of the Central Registry Background Check may provide direct services to clients after completion and submittal of the Direct Service Position certification form if the certification states: 5.1.4.1 The person is not currently the subject of an investigation of child abuse or neglect in Arizona or another state or jurisdiction; and 5.1.4.2 The person has not been the subject of an investigation of child abuse or neglect in Arizona, or another state or jurisdiction, which resulted in a substantiated finding. 5.1.5 If the Central Registry Background Check specifies any disqualifying act and the person does not have a Central Registry exception, the person shall be prohibited from providing direct services to program participants. 5.1.6 The Contractor shall maintain the Central Registry Background Check results and any related forms or documents in a confidential file for five (5) years after termination of the Contract. 5.1.7 The Contractor shall require each employee to complete and sign the Direct Service Position form and retain in a confidential file for five (5) years after termination of the Contract. 5.1.7.1 The Request for Search of Central Registry for Background Check form and the Direct Service Position form can be found at: https://des.az.gov/documents-center In the Document Center “Filter by Category” Select “Aging” and click on “Search”. Document Number “AAA-1344A” “Direct Service Position”. 5.1.7.2 Download forms, complete for each employee and submit to Arizona Department of Economic Security Division of Aging and Adult Services as instructed on the forms. 5.1.8 Upon request the Contractor shall make available valid Background Check information to County. SECTION 2 SPECIAL PROVISIONS Town of Guadalupe Page 22 of 30 6.0 FINGERPRINTING 6.1 Contractor shall comply with, and shall ensure that all Contractor’s employees, independent contractor, subcontractors, volunteers, and other agents comply with, all applicable (current and future) legal requirements relating to fingerprinting, fingerprinting clearance cards, certification regarding pending or past criminal matters, and criminal records checks that relate to contract performance. 6.1.1 Applicable legal requirements relating to fingerprinting, certification, and criminal background checks may include, but not limited, to the following: A.R.S. § 36-594.01, 36-3008, 41-1964, and 46-141. All applicable legal requirements relating to fingerprinting, fingerprint clearance cards, certification regarding pending or past criminal matters, and criminal records checks are hereby incorporated in their entirety as provisions of this Contract. The Contractor is responsible for knowing which legal requirements relating to fingerprinting, fingerprint clearance cards, certifications regarding pending or past criminal matters, and criminal records checks relate to contract performance. 6.1.2 To the extent A.R.S. § 46-141 is applicable to contract performance or the services provided under the Contract, the following provisions apply: 6.1.2.1 Personnel who are employed by the Contractor, whether paid or not, and who are required or allowed to provide services directly to juveniles or vulnerable adults shall have a valid fingerprint clearance card or shall apply for a fingerprint clearance card within seven (7) working days of employment. 6.1.2.2 Except as provided in A.R.S. § 46-141, the Contract may be cancelled or terminated immediately if a person employed by the Contractor and who has contact with juveniles certifies pursuant to the provisions of A.R.S § 46-141 (as may be amended) that the person is awaiting trial or has been convicted of any of the offenses listed therein in the State, or of acts committed in another state that would be offenses in this State, or if the person does not possess or is denied issuance of a valid fingerprint clearance card. 6.1.3 Upon request the Contractor shall make available valid Fingerprint information to County. 7.0 NON-DISCRIMINATION 7.1 Contractor shall comply with the following federal regulations: 7.1.1 Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; 7.1.2 Age Discrimination in Employment Act; 7.1.3 Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, which prohibits discrimination in the employment or advancement in employment of qualified persons because of physical or mental handicap; 7.1.4 The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, as amended; 7.1.5 Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits the denial of benefits of or participation in contract services on the basis of race, color, or national origin; 7.1.6 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in delivering contract services; SECTION 2 SPECIAL PROVISIONS Town of Guadalupe Page 23 of 30 7.1.7 Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Arizona Disability Act, which prohibit discrimination on the basis of physical or mental disabilities in the provision of contract programs, services and activities; Town of Guadalupe Page 24 of 30 SECTION 3 WORK STATEMENT Maricopa County Human Services Town of Guadalupe Page 25 of 30 1.0 PROGRAM GOALS Maricopa County is a designated Community Action Agency, authorized under the federal Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Act to address the causes and conditions of poverty in local areas. The Maricopa County Human Services Department/Community Services Division (MCHSD/CSD) administers the Community Action Program activities, the primary purpose of the CSD is to provide a range of programs or services that are intended to: • pursue the reduction of poverty, • the revitalization of low-income communities; and • the empowerment of low-income families and individuals to become fully self- sufficient. Through partnerships with local municipalities or private, non-profit organizations community action programs and services are provided to residents in the local area. 2.0 SCOPE OF WORK 2.1 Community Action Program Community Initiatives The purpose of Community Action Program Initiatives is to fill gaps in the social service delivery infrastructure as identified and prioritized in the MCHSD/CSD Community Needs Assessment. 2.2 County shall support the Town with social services navigation, support services, and food accessibility for Guadalupe residents. 2.3 Responsibilities of Organizations 2.3.1 The Contractor shall: 2.3.1.1 Serve a minimum of 100 resident families per week for the timeframe of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 with food boxes. 2.3.1.1.1 Distribution of food boxes shall adhere to the following: 2.3.1.1.1.1 USDA nutrition guidelines; and 2.3.1.1.1.2 United Food Bank equitable distribution model and compliance. 2.3.1.2 Coordinate and schedule the Food Rescue/Purchase and Delivery Program for the distribution of food boxes to serve a maximum of 25 clients per week. 2.3.1.2.1 Contractor shall target seniors age 60+ and individuals with disabilities or chronic illness. 2.3.1.2.2 Serve a minimum of 35 seniors (ages 60+) per month, with specific packaged senior food boxes per USDA UFB Commodity Senior Food Program (CSFP). 2.3.1.3 Distribute toiletries and cleaning supply bags to a minimum of 20 households per month. 2.3.1.4 Participate with the in East Maricopa Guadalupe Early Childhood Nutrition Team (ECNT) monthly meetings and webinars to further advocate for providing culturally relevant food, the local community garden, address food policy, systems and environmental changes as well as root causes of inequalities nutritious food and healthy eating habits. SECTION 3 WORK STATEMENT Town of Guadalupe Page 26 of 30 2.3.1.5 Provide computers and equipment for residents to apply for crisis case management services; 2.3.1.6 Direct clients to HSD Dynamic portal application system for access to services; 2.3.1.7 Scan and upload eligibility documents on behalf of clients 2.3.1.8 Provide internet connection; 2.3.1.9 Provide navigation and support services to clients in the areas including but not limited to: 2.3.1.9.1 Rental and utility crisis assistance; 2.3.1.9.2 Workforce development services, including job seeker services 2.3.1.9.2.1 This navigation includes warm referrals to County Workforce Development staff. 2.3.2 The County Shall: 2.3.2.1 Partner with the Contractor to support social services navigation; 2.3.2.2 Provide signage and flyers to promote services and direct clients to application portal; and 2.3.2.3 Provide training and technical assistance. 2.4 Reporting Requirements 2.4.1 Contractor shall submit programmatic reports to the County quarterly, which include the following metrics: 2.4.1.1 Demographics 2.4.1.1.1 Contractor shall submit a quarterly demographic report that shall include but not be limited to: gender, age, race, military status, education level, and disability status. 2.4.1.2 Program Measures 2.4.1.2.1 Contractor shall submit quarterly program performance reports, consistent with the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) and the Results Oriented Management and Accountability (ROMA) report. The report templet will be provided as an addendum to this agreement. The National Performance Indicators (NPI) that may be reported shall include but not limited to: employment, referrals, nutrition and food/meals, i.e, food boxes, bags of groceries, prepared meals. 2.4.1.2.2 Target numbers will be submitted no later than July 30,2022 Town of Guadalupe Page 27 of 30 SECTION 4 BUDGET AND COMPENSATION Maricopa County Human Services SECTION 4 BUDGET AND COMPENSATION Town of Guadalupe Page 28 of 30 1.0 BUDGET 1.1 Cash Match/Leverage Requirements 1.1.1 The Contractor is required to leverage a minimum 25% cash match of the total Agreement award, to support administration and operating costs in the delivery of program services. 1.1.2 Contractor shall provide information regarding the revenue sources and amounts of cash match contributions. 1.1.3 Contractor shall also leverage local direct service funds in the coordination and delivery of utility and rental assistance services to ensure the availability of services through the term of the Agreement. 1.1.4 Contractor shall provide information regarding the sources of local funds and amounts to be leveraged. 1.2 Funding 1.2.1 Administrative Indirect costs shall not exceed 10% of the direct service cost. 1.2.2 The attached Operating Budget depicts the following: 1.2.2.1 Maricopa County Funding 1.2.2.2 Contractor Funding (Cash-Match) 1.2.3 Funding Sources for this Agreement are provided by the following Assistance Listing Number (ALN): government-wide collection of Federal programs, projects, services, and activities that provide assistance or benefits to the American public. The ALN contains financial and nonfinancial assistance programs administered by departments and establishments of the Federal government. Activities and Programs to be administered under this Agreement shall be funded through the following ALN funds: 93.667 Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) 93.569 Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) 1.2.3.1 Subject to the availability and authorization of funds for the explicit purposes set forth below, the County shall pay the Contractor on a reimbursement basis for services rendered as indicated in the following subsections: 1.2.3.1.1 The provisions of the Agreement relating to the payment for services shall become effective when funds assigned for the purpose of compensating the Contractor, as provided herein, are actually available to the County for disbursement. The County shall be the sole authority in determining the availability of funds under the Contract and the County shall keep the Contractor fully informed as to the availability of funds. 1.2.3.1.2 If any action is taken by any State agency, federal department, or any other agency or instrumentality to suspend, decrease, or terminate its fiscal obligation under, or in connection with this Contract, the County may amend, suspend, decrease, or terminate its obligations under or in connection with the Contract. In the event of termination, the County SECTION 4 BUDGET AND COMPENSATION Town of Guadalupe Page 29 of 30 shall be liable for payment only for services rendered prior to the effective date of the termination, provided that such services performed are in accordance with the provisions of the Contract. The County shall give written notice of the effective date of any suspension, amendment, or termination under this section at least ten (10) calendar days in advance. 1.3 Cost Reimbursement 1.3.1 The County shall reimburse the Contractor for all allowable costs associated with the performance of work and the provision of services under the Agreement; 1.3.2 The Contractor shall submit a monthly invoice by the 10th day of the month. 1.3.2.1 Invoices shall be submitted to HSDFINANCE@MARICOPA.GOV; 1.3.2.2 Sufficient backup shall also be attached to the Claim, such as a General Ledger or detailed Expenditure Report, with the included charges circled or highlighted. 1.3.2.3 The Contractor shall submit June’s invoice no later than the 15th of July of that same year; 1.3.3 Should the County discover a disallowance in the invoice, the following shall apply: 1.3.3.1 Contractor shall be notified and given the opportunity to submit a revised invoice; or 1.3.3.2 Invoice will be processed for payment without reimbursement for the disallowed costs; 1.3.3.3 If the Contractor protests the amount or the reasons for a disallowance, the Contractor shall submit a letter to MCHSD staff requesting a reevaluation of the submitted invoice. 1.3.3.4 If the Contractor is dissatisfied with the outcome of the invoice reevaluation, a protest can be submitted to the MCHSD Director. If the issue is not resolved, the Contractor may initiate a dispute in accord with the Maricopa County Procurement Code dispute procedures. 1.3.4 The County shall reimburse the Subrecipient on a net “0” payment standard. 1.4 Budget Adjustments 1.4.1 If changes do not result in an increase or reduction of the total contract budget amount and result in more than a 10% change in an budget category subtotal, changes will take place with budget change order sheets executed, approved and signed by both the MCHSD Assistant Director and Contractor agency director. 1.4.2 Changes that result in an increase or decrease in the total contract budget will require a formal amendment as listed in Section 1 (General Provisions), Paragraph 4.0 (Amendments). 1.5 Operating Budget SECTION 4 BUDGET AND COMPENSATION Town of Guadalupe Page 30 of 30 Town of Guadalupe Operating Budget Contract Operating Period: July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 Service: Community Action Program (CAP) Community Initiative Services Funding Sources *County $100,000 Cash Match Contribution $85,861 Total Funding $185,861 Budget Categories Direct Service Costs Administration Costs Total Cost Personnel/ERE $171,411 $0 $171,411 Professional & Outside Services $0 $500 $500 Travel $1,325 $0 $1,325 Space $0 $5,623 $5,623 Materials & Supplies $3,150 $0 $3,150 Operating Services $2,100 $1,752 $3,852 Total Expenses $185,861 *Funding will be allocated internally on a monthly basis by Maricopa County Human Services Department/ Financial Services. Based on fund availability, funds utilized may include, but are not limited to: SSBG, and CSBG