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CONTRACT MARICOPA COUNTY WORKFORCE MARICOPA COUNTY
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT JOB SEEKER INITIATIVES 220151-RFP
This contract is entered into this 26th day of January 2022 (effective 1st day of February 2022) by and
between Maricopa County ("County"), a political subdivision of the State of Arizona, and ST. JOSEPH THE
WORKER, an Arizona corporation ("Contractor") for the purchase of targeted, evidence-based, and/or best
practice workforce programs and services to job seekers, especially those who have been
disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
1.
CONTRACT TERM
This contract is for a term of one year and six months, beginning on the 1st of February 2022 and
ending the 31 st of July 2023.
2.
OPTION TO RENEW
The County may, at its option and with the concurrence of the Contractor, renew the term of this
contract up to a maximum of two additional year(s), (or at the County's sole discretion, extend the
contract on a month-to-month basis for a maximum of six months after expiration). The Contractor
shall be notified in writing by the Office of Procurement Services of the County's intention to renew
the contract term at least 60 calendar days prior to the expiration of the original contract term.
3.
PRICE ADJUSTMENTS
Any requests for reasonable price adjustments must be submitted 60 calendar days prior to
contract expiration. Requests for adjustment in cost of labor and/or materials must be supported
by appropriate documentation. The reasonableness of the request will be determined by comparing
the request with the Consumer Price Index or by performing a market survey. If County agrees to
the adjusted price terms, County shall issue written approval of the change and provide an updated
version of the contract. The new change shall not be in effect until the date stipulated on the
updated version of the contract.
4.
CONTRACT COMPLETION
In preparation for contract completion, the Contractor shall make all reasonable efforts for an
orderly transition of its duties and responsibilities to another provider and/or to the County. This
may include, but is not limited to, preparation of a transition plan and cooperation with the County
or other providers in the transition. The transition includes the transfer of all records and other data
in the possession, custody, or control of the Contractor that are 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.
5.
PAYMENTS
5.1
As consideration for performance of the duties described herein, County shall pay
Contractor the sums stated in Exhibit A-1 - Fee Schedule.
5.2
Services are funded by CFDA ALN 21.027.
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5.3
All expenditures are required to be reported within the fiscal year they were expended.
5.4
A contract does not guarantee any purchases will be made (minimum or maximum).
5.5
Providers must adhere to budgeted amounts and receive approval from the County for
increases prior to exceeding budgets.
6.
INVOICES
6.1
The contracts resulting from this RFP will be on a cost-reimbursement basis for the funding
provided per participant, which shall require records of expenditures and the participants
to which they were tied to and the County shall reimburse the subrecipient on a net "O''
payments standard. An invoice shall be submitted no less than every thirty days unless
there were no payments made within that thirty-day period.
6.1.1.
The subrecipient shall specify the costs allocated to administrative costs and
provide the associated records of expenditures.
6.1.2.
For-profit companies/firms shall specify the costs associated with profit.
6.1.3.
The contractor shall submit one 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, if applicable:
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Company name, address, and contact information
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County bill-to name and contact information
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Contract serial number
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County purchase order number
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Project name and/or number
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Invoice number and date
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Payment terms
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Date of service or delivery
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Quantity
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Contract item number(s)
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Description of purchase (product or services)
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Pricing per unit of purchase
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Extended price
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Total amount due
6.2
Contractor shall submit ALL Human Services Department invoices to the following email
address:
hsdfinance@maricopa.gov
6.3
Problems regarding billing or invoicing shall be directed to the department as listed on the
purchase order.
6.4
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
accessible from the County Department of Finance Vendor Registration Web Site
https://www.maricopa.gov/5169Nendor-lnformation.
6.5
Discounts offered in the contract shall be calculated based on the date a properly
completed invoice is received by the County.
6.6
EFT payments to the routing and account numbers designated by the Contractor shall
include the details on the specific invoices that the payment covers. The Contractor is
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required to discuss remittance delivery capabilities with their designated financial institution
for access to those details.
7.
APPLICABLE TAXES
7.1
It is the responsibility of the Contractor to determine any and all applicable taxes and
include those taxes in their proposal. The legal liability to remit the tax is on the entity
conducting business in Arizona. Tax is not a determining factor in contract award.
7.2
The County will look at the price or offer submitted and will not deduct, add, or alter pricing
based on speculation or application of any taxes, nor will the County provide Contractor
any advice or guidance regarding taxes. If you have questions regarding your tax liability,
seek advice from a tax professional prior to submitting your bid. You may also find
information at https://www.azdor.gov/Business.aspx. Once your bid is submitted, the offer
is valid for the time specified in this solicitation, regardless of mistake or omission of tax
liability. If the County finds overpayment of a project due to tax consideration that was not
due, the Contractor will be liable to the County for that amount, and by contracting with the
County agrees to remit any overpayments back to the County for miscalculations on taxes
included in a bid price.
7.3
Tax Indemnification: Contractor and all subcontractors shall pay all Federal, State, and
local taxes applicable to their operation and any persons employed by the Contractor.
Contractor shall, and require all subcontractors to, hold Maricopa County harmless from
any responsibility for taxes, damages, and interest, if applicable, contributions required
under Federal and/or State and local laws and regulations, and any other costs including
transaction privilege taxes, unemployment compensation insurance, Social Security, and
workers' compensation. Contractor may be required to establish, to the satisfaction of
County, that any and all fees and taxes due to the City or the State of Arizona for any
license or transaction privilege taxes, use taxes, or similar excise taxes are currently paid
(except for matters under legal protest).
8.
AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS
8.1.
The provisions of this contract relating to payment for services shall become effective when
funds assigned for the purpose of compensating the Contractor as herein provided are
actually available to County for disbursement. The County shall be the sole judge and
authority in determining the availability of funds under this contract. County shall keep the
Contractor fully informed as to the availability of funds.
8.2.
If any action is taken by, any State agency, Federal department, or any other agency or
instrumentality to suspend, decrease, or terminate its fiscal obligations under, or in
connection with, this 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 10 days in advance.
9.
STRATEGIC ALLIANCE for VOLUME EXPENDITURES (SAVE)
The County is a member of the SAVE cooperative purchasing group. SAVE includes the State of
Arizona, many Phoenix metropolitan area municipalities, and many K-12 unified school districts.
Under the SAVE Cooperative Purchasing Agreement, and with the concurrence of the successful
respondent under this solicitation, a member of SAVE may access a contract resulting from a
solicitation issued by the County. If contractor does not want to grant such access to a member of
SAVE, state so in contractor's bid. In the absence of a statement to the contrary, the County will
assume that contractor does wish to grant access to any contract that may result from this bid. The
County assumes no responsibility for any purchases by using entities.
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10.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENTS (ICPAs)
County currently holds ICPAs with numerous governmental entities. These agreements allow those
entities, with the approval of the Contractor, to purchase their requirements under the terms and
conditions of the County contract. It is the responsibility of the non-County government entity to
perform its own due diligence on the acceptability of the contract under its applicable procurement
rules, processes, and procedures. Certain governmental agencies may not require an ICPA and
may utilize this contract if it meets their individual requirements. Other governmental agencies may
enter into a separate Statement of Work with the Contractor to meet their own requirements. The
County is not a party to any uses of this contract by other governmental entities.
11.
DUTIES
The Contractor shall perform all duties stated in Exhibit B - Scope of Work, or as otherwise directed
in writing by the procurement officer.
12.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
12.1.
INDEMNIFICATION
12.1.1. To the fullest extent permitted by law, and to the extent that claims, damages,
losses, or expenses are not covered and paid by insurance purchased by the
contractor, the contractor shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the County
(as Owner), its agents, representatives, officers, directors, officials, and employees
from and against all claims, damages, losses, and expenses (including, but not
limited to attorneys' fees, court costs, expert witness fees, and the costs and
attorneys' fees for appellate proceedings) arising out of, or alleged to have resulted
from, the negligent acts, errors, omissions, or mistakes relating to the performance
of this contract.
12.1.2. Contractor's duty to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the County, its agents,
representatives, officers, directors, officials, and employees shall arise in
connection with any claim, damage, loss, or expense that is attributable to bodily
injury, sickness, disease, death, or injury to, impairment of, or destruction of
tangible property, including loss of use resulting therefrom, caused by negligent
acts, errors, omissions, or mistakes in the performance of this contract, but only to
the extent caused by the negligent acts or omissions of the contractor, a
subcontractor, anyone 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.
12.1.3. The amount and type of insurance coverage requirements set forth herein will in
no way be construed as limiting the scope of the indemnity in this section.
12.1.4. The scope of this indemnification does not extend to the sole negligence of County.
12.2.
INSURANCE
12.2.1. Contractor, at Contractor's own expense, shall purchase and maintain, at a
minimum, the herein stipulated insurance from a company or companies duly
licensed by the State of Arizona and possessing an AM Best, Inc. category 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.
12.2.2. 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
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satisfactorily completed and formally accepted. Failure to do so may, at the sole
discretion of County, constitute a material breach of this contract.
12.2.3. In the event that the insurance required is written on a claims-made basis,
Contractor warrants that any retroactive date under the policy shall precede the
effective date of this contract and either continuous coverage will be maintained,
or an extended discovery period will be exercised for a period of two years
beginning at the time work under this contract is completed.
12.2.4. Contractor's insurance shall be primary insurance as respects County, and any
insurance or self-insurance maintained by County shall not contribute to it.
12.2.5. Any failure to comply with the claim reporting provisions of the insurance policies
or any breach of an insurance policy warranty shall not affect the County's right to
coverage afforded under the insurance policies.
12.2.6. The insurance policies may provide coverage that contains deductibles or self
insured retentions. Such deductible and/or self-insured retentions shall not be
applicable with respect to the coverage provided to County under such policies.
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.
12.2.7. 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.
12.2.8. 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.
12.2.9. If available, the insurance policies required by this contract may be combined with
Commercial Umbrella Insurance policies to meet the minimum limit requirements.
If a Commercial Umbrella insurance policy is utilized to meet insurance
requirements, the Certificate of Insurance shall indicate which lines the
Commercial Umbrella Insurance covers.
12.2.9.1. Commercial General Liability
Commercial General Liability (CGL) insurance and, if necessary,
Commercial Umbrella insurance with a limit of not less than $1,000,000
for each occurrence and $2,000,000 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.
12.2.9.2. Automobile Liability
Commercial/Business Automobile Liability insurance with a combined
single limit for bodily injury and property damage of not less than
$1,000,000 each occurrence with respect to any of the Contractor's
owned, hired, and non-owned vehicles assigned to or used in
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performance of the Contractor's work or services or use or maintenance
of the premises under this contract.
12.2.9.3. Workers' Compensation
12.2.9.3.1. 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.
12.2.9.3.2. Contractor, its subcontractors, and sub-subcontractors
waive all rights against this contract and its agents, officers,
directors, and employees for recovery of damages to the
extent these damages are covered by the workers'
compensation and Employer's Liability or Commercial
Umbrella Liability insurance obtained by Contractor, its
subcontractors, and its sub-subcontractors pursuant to this
contract.
12.2.9.4. Professional Liability Insurance
Contractor shall maintain Professional Liability insurance which will
provide coverage for any and all acts arising out of the work or services
performed by the contractor under the terms of this contract, with a limit
of not less than $1,000,000 for each claim, and $2,000,000 aggregate
claims.
12.2.10. Certificates of Insurance
12.2.10.1. 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.
12.2.10.2. 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.
12.2.10.3. If a policy does expire during the life of the Contract, a renewal certificate
must be sent to County 15 calendar days prior to the expiration date.
12.2.10.4. Certificates of Insurance shall identify Maricopa County as the additional
insured/certificate holder as follows:
Maricopa County
c/o Risk Management
301 W Jefferson St, Suite 910
Phoenix, AZ 85003
12.2.11. 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
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suspended, be canceled, or be materially changed for any reason without 30 days
prior written notice to Maricopa County. Contractor must provide to Maricopa
County, within two 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
160 S. 4th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85003, or emailed to the procurement officer noted
in the solicitation.
12.3.
FORCE MAJEURE
12.3.1 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 include, but are not limited to,
acts of God/nature (including fire, flood, earthquake, storm, hurricane, or other
natural disaster), war, invasion, act of foreign enemies, hostilities (whether war is
declared or not), civil war, riots, rebellion, revolution, insurrection, military or
usurped power or confiscation, terrorist activities, nationalization, government
sanction, lockout, blockage, embargo, labor dispute, strike, and interruption or
failure of electricity or telecommunication service, and pandemic.
12.3.2 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.
12.3.3 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.
12.4.
ORDERING AUTHORITY
Any request for purchase shall be accompanied by a valid purchase order issued by a
County department or directed by a Certified Agency Procurement Aid (CAPA) with a
purchase card for payment.
12.5.
PROCUREMENT CARD ORDERING CAPABILITY
County may opt to use a procurement card (Visa or Master Card) to make payment for
orders under this contract.
12.6.
NO MINIMUM OR MAXIMUM PURCHASE OBLIGATION
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.
12.7.
PURCHASE ORDERS
12.7.1 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
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Contractor for any costs incurred after receipt of County notice of cancellation, or
for lost profits, or for shipment of product prior to issuance of purchase order.
12. 7 .2 Contractor agrees 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.
12.8.
BACKGROUND CHECK
Respondents may be required to pass multiple background checks (e.g., Sheriff's Office,
County Attorney's Office, Courts, as well as Maricopa County general government) to
determine if the respondent is acceptable to do business with the County. This applies to,
but is not limited to, the company, subcontractors, and employees, and the failure to pass
these checks shall deem the respondent non-responsible.
12.9.
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.
12.10. STOP WORK ORDER
12.10.1 The procurement officer may, at any time, by written order to the Contractor,
require the Contractor to stop all, or any part, of the work called for by this contract
for a period of 90 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 order is delivered to the Contractor, or within any extension of that period
to which the parties shall have agreed, the procurement officer shall either:
12.10.1.1 cancel the stop work order; or
12.10.1.2 terminate the work covered by the order as provided in the Termination
for Default or the Termination for Convenience clause of this contract.
12.10.1.3 The procurement officer 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
12.11. TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE
Maricopa County may terminate the resultant contract for convenience by providing 60
calendar days advance notice to the Contractor.
12.12. TERMINATION FOR DEFAULT
12.12.1 The County may, by written Notice of Default to the Contractor, terminate this
contract in whole or in part if the Contractor fails to:
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12.12.1.1 deliver the supplies or to perform the services within the time specified
in this contract or any extension;
12.12.1.2 make progress, so as to endanger performance of this contract; or
12.12.1.3 perform any of the other provisions of this contract.
12.12.2 The County's right to terminate this contract under these subparagraphs may be
exercised if the Contractor does not cure such failure within 10 business days (or
more if authorized in writing by the County) after receipt of a Notice to Cure from
the procurement officer specifying the failure.
12.13. PERFORMANCE
It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to meet the proposed performance requirements.
Maricopa County reserves the right to obtain services on the open market in the event the
Contractor fails to perform, and any price differential will be charged against the Contractor.
12.14. EMPLOYEE MANAGEMENT
14.14.1 Contractor shall endeavor to maintain the personnel proposed in their proposal
throughout the performance of this contract.
14.14.2 If Contractor personnel's employment status changes, Contractor shall provide
County a list of proposed replacements with equivalent or greater experience.
14.14.3 Under no circumstances shall the implementation schedule to be impacted by a
personnel change on the part of the Contractor.
14.14.4 Contractor shall not reassign any key personnel identified in their proposal without
the express consent of the County.
14.14.5 County reserves the right to immediately remove from its premises any Contractor
personnel it determines to be a risk to County operations.
14.14.6 County reserves the right to request the replacement of any Contractor personnel
at any time, for any reason.
12.15. INSPECTION OF SERVICES
12.15.1 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.
12.15.2 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.
12.15.3 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:
12.15.3.1 require the Contractor to take necessary action to ensure that future
performance conforms to contract requirements; and
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12.15.3.2 reduce the contract price to reflect the reduced value of the services
performed.
12.15.4 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:
12.15.4.1 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
12.15.4. 2 terminate the contract for default.
12.16. USAGE REPORT
The Contractor shall furnish the County a usage report, upon request, delineating the
acquisition activity governed by the contract. The format of the report shall be approved by
the County and shall disclose the quantity and dollar value of each contract item by
individual unit of measure.
12.17. 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.
12.18. 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.
12.19. SUBCONTRACT! NG
12.19.1 The Contractor may not assign to another Contractor or subcontract to another
party for performance of the terms and conditions hereof without the written
consent of the County. All correspondence authorizing subcontracting must
reference the bid serial number and identify the job or project.
12.19.2 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. 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.
12.20. AMENDMENTS
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All amendments to this contract shall be in writing and approved/signed by both parties.
Maricopa County Office of Procurement Services shall be responsible for approving all
amendments for Maricopa County.
12.21. 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.
12.22. RIGHTS IN DATA
12.22.1 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.
12.22.2 Data, records, reports, and all other information generated for the County by a third
party as the result of a contract are the property of the County and shall be provided
in a format designated by the County or shall be and remain accessible to the
County into perpetuity.
12.23. ACCESS TO AND RETENTION OF RECORDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF AUDIT AND/OR
OTHER REVIEW
12.23.1 In accordance with Section MC1-373 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 years after final payment or until after the resolution
of any audit questions, which could be more than six years, whichever is longest.
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.
12.23.2 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.
12.24. 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.
12.25. STRICT COMPLIANCE
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.
12.26. VALIDITY
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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.
12.27. 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.
12.28. RELATIONSHIPS
12.28.1 In the performance of the services described herein, the Contractor shall act solely
as an independent Contractor, and nothing herein or implied herein shall at any
time be construed as to create the relationship of employer and employee, co
employee, partnership, principal and agent, or joint venture between the County
and the Contractor.
12.28.2 The County reserves the right of final approval on proposed staff. Also, upon
request by the County, the Contractor will be required to remove any employees
working on County projects and substitute personnel based on the discretion of
the County within two business days, unless previously approved by the County.
12.29. 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 is hereby incorporated into this contract as if set forth in full
herein. During the performance of this contract, Contractor shall not discriminate against
any employee, client, or any other individual in any way because of that person's age, race,
creed, color, religion, sex, disability, or national origin. (Arizona Executive Order 2009-09
can
be
downloaded
from
the
Arizona
Memory
Project
at
http://azmemory.azlibrary.gov/cdm/singleitem/collection/execorders/id/680/rec/1.)
12.30. WRITTEN CERTIFICATION PURSUANT to A.R.S. § 35-393.01
If vendor engages in for-profit activity and has 10 or more employees, and if this agreement
has a value of $100,000 or more, vendor 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.
12.31. CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION
12.31.1 The undersigned (authorized official signing on behalf of the Contractor) certifies
to the best of his or her knowledge and belief that the Contractor, its current
officers, and directors:
12.31.1.1 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;
12.31.1.2 have not within a three-year period preceding this contract:
12.31.1.2.1 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; or
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12.31.1.2.2 been convicted of violation of any Federal or State antitrust
statutes or conviction for embezzlement, theft, forgery,
bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false
statements, or receiving stolen property regarding a
government entity transaction or contract;
12.31.1.3 are not presently indicted or criminally charged by a government entity
(Federal, State or local) with commission of any criminal offenses in
connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or as the result of
performing a government entity public (Federal, State or local)
transaction or contract;
12.31.1.4 are not presently facing any civil charges from any governmental entity
regarding obtaining, attempting to obtain, or from performing any
governmental entity contract or other transaction; and
12.31.1.5 have not within a three-year period preceding this contract had any
public transaction (Federal, State or local) terminated for cause or
default.
12.31.2 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.
12.31.3 The Contractor shall include, without modification, this clause in all lower tier
covered transactions (i.e., transactions with subcontractors or sub-subcontractors)
and in all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions related to this contract. If
this clause is applicable to a subcontractor or sub-subcontractor, the Contractor
shall include the information required by this clause with their bid.
12.32. VERIFICATION REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH A.R.S. § 41-4401 AND FEDERAL
IMMIGRATION LAWS AND REGULATIONS
12.32.1 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 (1-9) as required by the Immigration Reform
and Control Act of 1986, as amended from time to time, for all employees performing
work under the contract and verify employee compliance using the E-Verify system
and shall keep a record of the verification for the duration of the employee's
employment or at least three years, whichever is longer. 1-9 forms are available for
download at www.uscis.gov.
12.32.2 The County retains the legal right to inspect documents of Contractor and
subcontractor employees performing work under this contract to verify compliance
with paragraph 12.32.1 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.
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12.33. CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS AND REQUIREMENT TO
INFORM EMPLOYEES OF WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS
12.33.1 The parties agree that this contract and employees working on this contract will be
subject to the Contractor employee whistleblower protections established by Title
41 U.S.C. § 4712 and Section 3.908 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
12.33.2 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.
12.33.3 Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph, in all
subcontracts over the simplified acquisition threshold ($250,000 as of fiscal year
2018).
12.34. CONTRACTOR LICENSE REQUIREMENT
The Contractor shall procure all permits, insurance, and licenses, and pay the charges and
fees necessary and incidental to the lawful conduct of his/her business, and as necessary
complete any requirements, by any and all governmental or non-governmental entities as
mandated to maintain compliance with and remain in good standing. The Contractor shall
keep fully informed of existing and future trade or industry requirements, and Federal,
State, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations which in any manner affect the fulfillment
of a contract and shall comply with the same. Contractor shall immediately notify both
Office of Procurement Services and the department of any and all changes concerning
permits, insurance, or licenses.
12.35. INFLUENCE
12.35.1 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.
12.35.2 An attempt to influence includes, but is not limited to:
12.35.2.1 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 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.
12.35.3 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.
12.36. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
12.36.1 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.
12.36.2 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
contract shall be used by or disclosed by it, its agents, officers, or employees,
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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 15 business days of the
written request to do so.
12.36.3 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.
12.37. PUBLIC RECORDS
Under Arizona law, all offers submitted and opened are public records and must be
retained by the County at the Maricopa County 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 offerer 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.
12.38. CONFIDENTIALITY OF CLIENT INFORMATION
12.38.1 The provider, its personnel, volunteers, interns and subcontractors unless
otherwise exempt, shall adhere to all federal, state and local laws regarding
confidentiality including, but not limited to the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPAA) Pub. L. No. 1-4-191 (1996) and regulations
promulgated there under.
12.38.2 Personally Identifiable Information (PII) is any data that could potentially identify a
specific individual. Providers shall ensure information containing participants' PII
is only transmitted securely via electronic method or hard copy
12.38.3 Prohibition: Providers, personnel, subcontractors, volunteers and interns shall not
divulge or release participant information to anyone aside from the County without
a court order.
12.38.4 Release Authorization: Release of records containing participant information
requires a signed authorization/release form executed in accordance with current
state licensing and federal standards.
12.38.5 All release authorization forms shall be maintained by the subrecipient and indicate
the person or agency to receive the information, the specific information to be
r.eleased, and the expiration date or event triggering the expiration date of the
release, and shall be signed by the participant.
12.38.6 Release forms shall meet all federal and state requirements, as applicable and
including, but not limited to, 42 CFR Part 2 (Authorization for Use and Disclosure
of Protected Health Information form). Unless the subrecipient is otherwise
exempt, disclosures must be accounted for within 45 CFR 164.528 (Accounting of
disclosure of protected health information.
12.39. SUBPOENAS
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If the providers receives a subpoena requesting records relating to the contract, the
providers, shall immediately notify the assistant director, and supply a copy of the
subpoena before complying with the subpoena.
12.40. INCIDENT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
12.40.1 The providers shall report incidents to law enforcement and licensing agencies as
applicable depending on the nature of the incident.
12.40.2 Providers shall ensure incidents involving participants served under the agreement
are reported to County staff.
12.40.3 The providers shall report to the assistant director, incidents involving participants
any incidents impacting the health, safety and welfare of participants. Providers
shall complete incident reports and shall exclude identifying information if report is
provided to agencies or individuals not funded under the County contract.
12.40.4 Incident Report Form. All incident reports must be legible and be signed by the
staff who prepared the report as well as by the staff who approved the report. The
completed report must be sent to the assistant director. The provider shall maintain
a file of written incident reports that are available for review by County staff:
12.40.5 The County Response to Incident Reports or Complaints: The assistant director
shall take the following steps upon vendor notification of an incident in this
paragraph:
12.40.6 Review the written information to determine if the incident requires investigation.
The assistant director may direct the providers to initiate an internal review and/or
request additional information and/or require specific action;
12.40.7 If the provider's actions are such as to warrant the concern, the assistant director
shall investigate further or forward the information to the appropriate authorities;
12.40.8 If the assistant director is not satisfied with the provider's response to an incident,
the assistant director may take any appropriate action.
12.41. REPORTING
12.41.1 Subrecipient shall track and record performance measure data for all services
performed under the contract.
12.41.2 Providers will be responsible for providing quarterly and annual performance and
financial reports and backup documents to the assistant director of the Workforce
Development Division. The assistant director may ask for additional supporting
documentation as necessary.
12.41.3 Quarterly reports are due by the 15th day of the month following the end of the
quarter (quarters run on fiscal year basis July 1- June 30):
•
Quarter 1 - July 1 through September 30
•
Quarter 2 - October 1 through December 30
•
Quarter 3 - January 1 through March 30
•
Quarter 4 - April 1 through June 30
12.41.4 Quarterly reports will include:
12.41.4.1 A list of names and contact information of persons who are still eligible
for WIOA services after having received JSI services. Note:
Subrecipients must understand WIOA program eligibility requirements
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as defined by the Arizona Department of Economic Security WIOA
Policy and Procedure Manual (Title 1-B Policy and Procedure Manual,
Arizona Department of Economic Security [az.gov]) and are expected to
contact the assistant director in a timely manner regarding questions of
eligibility.
12.41.4.2 Performance information/measures on services provided for the prior
three months and must include:
12.41.4.2.1 An executive summary of activities performed.
12.41.4.2.2 Detailed performance data as required for each service
type.
12.41.4.2.3 For services provided to underemployed persons, the
subrecipient shall provide percentage increases in
wage/salary (estimated or actual) by person.
12.41.4.2.4 Summary demographic information on participants served
which includes gender, race, ethnicity, and age.
12.41.4.3 Detailed financial reports showing expenditures for each program and a
cost per participant.
12.41.5 Annual reports are due by the 15th of January each year. Annual reports shall
include:
12.41.5.1 Summary performance measure information on all applicable
performance measures services provided for the prior four quarters;
12.41.5.2 Summary, financial information on services provided including amount
spent by service provided;
12.41.5.3 Projected expenditures and performance levels;
12.41.5.4 An executive summary of all work conducted during the year, barriers to
providing service, plans to address those barriers, and any other
information the County should be aware of.
12.41.6 Providers will be held accountable for ensuring successful outcomes/goals for the
services they provide.
12.42. RECORD KEEPING
12.42.1 All records must be maintained in an accurate and organized manner and kept in
a secure location.
12.42.2 The provider will be responsible for maintaining the following records:
12.42.2.1 Documentation of performance required under the contract.
12.42.2.2 Financial records pertaining to the contract including invoices and
supporting documentation.
12.42.2.3 Client participation records
12.43. PROGRAM MONITORING AND EVALUATION
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12.43.1 County staff will monitor the provider's compliance with, and performance under,
the terms and conditions of the agreement and service referrals.
12.43.2 The provider shall make available for inspection and/or copying by the
department's monitors, all records and accounts relating to the work performed or
the services provided under the agreement.
12.43.3 Providers shall be monitored for fiscal, program delivery, and contract compliance
annually or more often as needed.
12.43.4 Monitoring shall occur during provider's normal business hours, announced or
unannounced.
12.43.5 Provider(s) found to be deficient in any area shall receive written notification of
findings and required corrective actions. Providers shall provide a written response
outlining corrective actions and steps to ensure findings are corrected and resolved
to preclude future issues.
12.43.6 Providers shall be responsible for monitoring worksites for those participants that
are engaged in work experience activities.
12.44. 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, expressed, or implied.
12.45. UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
By entering into this contract, the Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable provisions
of
Title 2,
Subtitle
A,
Chapter 11,
Part 200-UNIFORM
ADMINISTRATIVE
REQUIREMENTS, COST PRINCIPLES, AND AUDIT REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL
AWARDS contained in Title 2 C.F.R. § 200 et seq.
12.46. 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.
12.47. ORDER OF PRECEDENCE
In the event of a conflict in the provisions of this contract and Contractor's license
agreement, if applicable, the terms of this contract shall prevail.
12.48. INCORPORATION OF DOCUMENTS
12.42.1 The following are to be attached to and made part of this Contract:
12.42.1.1 Exhibit A - Vendor Information
12.42.1.2 Exhibit A-1 - Fee Schedule
12.42.1.3 Exhibit B - Scope of Work
12.49. NOTICES
All notices given pursuant to the terms of this contract shall be addressed to:
For County:
Maricopa County
Office of Procurement Services
160 S. 4th Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85003-1647
OR
CJ Williams
Assistant Director, Workforce Development Division
Maricopa County Human Services Department
234 N. Central Ave, 3rd Floor
Phoenix, AZ 85004
For Contractor:
12.50. INQUIRIES
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11.51.1 Administrative telephone/email inquiries shall be addressed to:
IRMA GUZMAN, PROCUREMENT OFFICER
TELEPHONE: (602) 506-8715
irma .guzmaan@maricopa.gov
11.51.2 Inquiries may be submitted by telephone but must be followed up in writing. No
oral communication is binding on Maricopa County.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this contract is executed on the date set forth above.
ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER (CONTRACTOR)
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ATTESTED:
CLERK OF THE BOARD
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DEPUTY COUNTY ATTORNEY
DATE
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Exhibit A: Vendor Information
DUNS#: 612147140
FEDERAL TAX ID: 86-0600437
As per section 6.0 INVOICES, " ... the County shall reimburse the subrecipient on a net "O"
payments standard" regardless of payment term selected in Attachment A-Vendor information as
seen below.
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VENDOR INFORMATION MUST MATCH INFORMATION CONTAINED 1H BIOSYNC ANO MARICOPA COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE VENOOR REGISTRATION.
PLEASE NOTE THAT VENDORS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPL£1E REGISTRATION AT TO AWARD AT THE
MARICOPA OEPARTMEKT OF FINANCE WEBSl'TE (htlp:llwww.maricopa.gov5inƪdoruspx,)..,
COMPANY NAME:
St. .Joseph 1he Woner
DOING BUSINESS AS (dba):
MAI.ING ADDRESS:
REMIT TO ADDRESS:
TB.PHONE NUMBER:
P.O. Box t 3503 Phoenix, AZ 85002
P.O. Box 13503 Phoenix, AZ 85002
&02-417 -9854
FAX NUMBER:
"'2-2511--4940
WWW ADDRESS:
www.sjwjobs.org
REPRESENTATIVE NAME:
REPRESENTATIVE TELEPHONE
NUMBER:
Brent Downs
602-550.Q31
REPRESENTATilVE EMAIL ADDRESS
bdowns@$jwjob,;;.org
WILL AU.OW OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES TO
PURCHASE FROM THIS CONTRACT:
WILL ACCEPT PROCUREMENT CARD FOR PAYMENT:
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WILL BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING LOW BID. FAILURE TO CHOOSE PAYMENT TERMS WILL RESULT
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CONTRACT
CONTRACT PERIOD:
NAME: St. Jose11h the
SERVICE:
02/01/22 - 07/31/23
Worker
A.
PERSONNEL
Number of
FTE Level
Position Title
Total Salary for the
% Allocated Service
TOTAL
COUNTY
Positions
Contract Period
MCHSD Percentage
SERVICE
COST
COST
1
I
Director of Outreach
$
112,500.00
55%
$112,500.00
$61,875.00
10
I
Full time SJW
$
675,000.00
55%
$675,000.00
$371,250.00
Employment Specialists
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
10
TOTAL:
$787,500.00
$433,125.00
B.
FRINGE BENEFITS
TOTAL
COUNTY
ITEM
BASIS
% Allocated Service
COST
COST
Fringe Benefits for 11 Staff
Health Insurance, Taxes,
55%
$149,625.00
$82,293.75
Workers Comp.
TOTAL:
$149,625.00
$82,293.75
C.
INDIRECT/ ADMINISTRATIVE
COSTS
TOTAL
COUNTY
ITEM
BASIS
% Allocated Service
COST
COST
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10% of Admin Salary,
55%
Data, Accounting
Administrative Assistant
Annual Salary $43,000 x
55%
$6,450.00
$3,547.50
1.5 years = $64,500 x
10% = $6,450
Accounting Specialist
Annual Salary $45,000 x
55%
$6,750.00
$3,712.50
1.5 years = $67,500 x
10% = $6,750
Contract and Office Manager
Annual Salary $43,000 x
55%
$6,450.00
$3,547.50
1.5 years = $64,500 x
10% = $6,450
TOTAL:
$19,650.00
$10,807.50
D.
TRAVEL
TOTAL
COUNTY
ITEM
BASIS
COST
COST
TOTAL:
$0.00
$0.00
E.
EQUIPMENT
TOTAL
COUNTY
ITEM
BASIS
COST
COST
-
-
TOTAL:
$0.00
$0.00
F.
SUPPLIES
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ITEM
BASIS
% Allocated Service
TOTAL
COUNTY
COST
COST
Transportation
lDBP, 7DBP,15DBP,
55%
$450,000
$247,500
31DBP Bus Passes and
gas cards for job
searching and
employment
($50.00/average per
client x 9000) = $450,000
Basic tools and safety equipment
($100.00/per client x
55%
$675,000
$371,250
6750) $600,000
Interview suiting
($100.00/per client x
55%
$500,000
$275,000
5000) $50,000
Employment Suiting
($100.00/per client x
55%
$500,000
$275,000
5000) $50,000
Food Handlers Cards
($10.00/per client x
55%
$10,000
$5,500
1000) $10,000
Course Registration Fees
($50.00/per client x
55%
$50,000
$27,500.00
1000) $50,000
Fingerprinting Fees
($75.25/per client x
55%
$75,250
$41,387.50
1000) $75,250
TOTAL:
$2,260,250.00
$1,243,137.50
G.
CONTRACTUAL
TOTAL
COUNTY
ITEM
TITLE
BASIS
COST
COST
TRAINING SERVICES
RAPID WORKER
TRAINING
TRAINING SERVICES
NAVIGATION
SERVICES
TRAINING SERVICES
OTHER WORKFORCE
SERVICES
SUPPORT SERVICES
SUPPORT SERVICES
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TOTAL:
$0.00
$0.00
H.
OPERATING EXPENSES
TOTAL
COUNTY
ITEM
BASIS
% Allocated Service
COST
COST
Rent Main Office HSC
Facility rent cost $1,500/
55%
$27,000.00
$14,850.00
per month (3,300 sq. ft.)
x 18 months
Rep & Maintenance Main Office
$750/ per month x 18
55%
$13,500.00
$7,425.00
RHC
months
Rent Office 19 Ave.
Facility rent cost
55%
$39,423.96
$21,683.18
$2, 190.22/ per month
(1,702 sq. ft.) X 18
months
Utilities Office 19 Ave.
$600/ per month x 18
55%
$10,800.00
$5,940.00
months
Rent Office East Valley
Facility rent cost
55%
$37,021.32
$20,361.73
$2,056.74/ per month
(2,279 sq. ft. X
$10.56/sqt+sales tax) x
18 months
Utilities Office East Valley
$800/ per month x 18
55%
$14,400.00
$7,920.00
months
Rent Boutique TMFS
Facility rent cost
55%
$18,841.14
$10,362.63
$1,046.73 I per month
(710 sq. ft.) x 18 months
Utilities Boutique TMFS
$600/ per month x 18
55%
$10,800.00
$5,940.00
months
Rent Glendale Office
Facility rent cost
55%
$37,021.32
$20,361.73
$2,056.74/ per month
(2,279 sq. ft. X
$ 10.56/sqt+sales tax) x
18 months
Utilities Glendale Office
$800/ per month x 18
55%
$14,400.00
$7,920.00
months
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TOTAL:
$223,207.74
$122,764.26
I.
PROFIT
PROFIT COST:
$0.00
$0.00
TOTAL SERVICE
$3,440,232.74
$1,892,128.01
COST:
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Exhibit B: Scope of Work
DISPROPORTIONATELY AFFECTED POPULATION
According to the Point In Time (PIT) count for Maricopa County, AZ, individual homelessness increased by
12% from 2019 to 2020. In Central Phoenix and the surrounding neighborhoods, unsheltered homelessness
increased by 58% between 2017-2020 (AZMAG, 2020). In the East and West Valleys (two sparsely
resourced regions for those experiencing homelessness), the rate of unsheltered individuals increased by
129% and 219% within the same time. And although the unemployment rate for Arizonans has decreased
from April 2020's record highs (14.2% to 5.7% in September 2021), access to livable, quality employment
opportunities and resources for gaining and maintaining employment as soon as possible are not evenly
distributed for those facing homelessness and/or poverty, further disproportionately affecting this already
disadvantaged population's ability to gain or maintain stability due to the Pandemic.
The staggering numbers illustrated above outline a community demand for quality services that lead
disproportionately affected, homeless, and impoverished job seekers to self-sufficiency. Unfortunately, the
population that has been disproportionately affected by the Pandemic is the same as the already
impoverished and homeless demographic. This population has further fallen into poverty or homelessness
and is the population of job seekers that St. Joseph the Worker (SJW) has always served and will continue
to serve no matter what their disadvantage or barrier, allowing them a pathway to self-sufficiency through
quality employment quickly, effectively, and efficiently.
SJW's intensive workforce development program addresses each client's unique and disproportionate
challenges by breaking any barriers to employment and then providing quality employment opportunities
through one-on-one coaching and resources that are tailored distinctively to the needs of the individual in
crisis. St. Joseph the Worker believes that quality employment is a true way to prevent or overcome poverty
and homelessness, however, St. Joseph the Worker also acknowledges that the pathways for clients to
become employed are just as unique as the individuals experiencing crisis. For this reason, SJW does not
have cut and dry program requirements, but rather adheres to a proven guide to serve each client uniquely
yet effectively through SJW's established, straightforward approach. St. Joseph the Worker has risen to the
challenge for over thirty (30) years and has supported the homeless, impoverished, and disadvantaged
population of Maricopa County into quality employment leading to self-sufficiency. To demonstrate SJW's
commitment and success in getting this population of disproportionately affected job seekers employed
quickly, between May 2021 (the onset of Governor Ducey's "Arizona Back to Work" incentives) and
September 2021 SJW has served 2,920 individuals into employment with an average wage of over $17 per
hour and 81 % receiving benefits. Over three hundred (300) of these individuals are clients who are living
at a partner organization's shelter, Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS), and had an average wage of
over $18 per hour and 80% receiving benefits.
PROPOSED SERVICE - NAVIGATION SERVICES
In 1988, the Andre House soup kitchen and ministry created St. Joseph the Worker (SJW) in response to
pleas from homeless individuals yearning to become self-sufficient through work: "We want jobs, but we
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don't have the tools." Since SJW's humble beginnings over thirty (30) years ago, the sole purpose and
mission has remained: to assist homeless, low-income, and other disadvantaged individuals in their efforts
to become self-sufficient through quality employment. Since March 2020, this includes those who find
themselves in financial crisis, major career transitions, and those who are disproportionately affected by
the Covid-19 pandemic.
SJW has over thirty (30) years of experience working solely in providing workforce development navigation
services to disadvantaged job seekers, including career planning that directs clients to the current in
demand industries, workforce development including career exploration in the current labor market, and
assisting disadvantaged job seekers with barrier-breaking resources and support, and ultimately access to
quality employment. SJW continuously surveys clients and innovates within the mission to provide more or
better services around employment spending on client needs as well as keeps up with the ever-changing
employment landscape and labor market through representation and partnerships. SJW's most recently
completed fiscal year demonstrates the proven success of SJW's workforce development program for
disadvantaged and disproportionately affected demographics. In the fiscal year 2020/2021 (July 1 to June
30) during the onset of Covid-19, SJW served 5,629 individuals with workforce development services.
SJW's client demographics were as follows for the same fiscal year: 61 % identified as male; 57% identified
as a person of color and 11 % identified as Other or Mixed race; SJW also serves 40% justice-involved
clients (SJW's justice-involved percentages has steadily hovered around the 40% mark).
St. Joseph the Worker's intensive workforce development program and case management provides free,
timely, proven, and targeted workforce services to disadvantaged clients needing quality employment now
to prevent or overcome crisis from over fifty (50) different zip codes across the Valley through five (5)
locations and partnerships with over ninety (90) organizational and government partners, and dozens of
private-sector employers, ensuring SJW's ability to reach and serve populations in and around SJW's
service areas as well as maintain knowledge of the labor market and partnering organizations' services.
SJW serves anyone with a willingness to work and does not discriminate based on age, race, ethnicity,
disability, or any other area and all SJW locations are ADA compliant. SJW's locations are as follows, all of
which are in areas where employment is ample, on Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) Qualified
Census Tracts and Opportunity Zones, and in regions where the majority of the population is living below
150% of the poverty level: Central Phoenix, Northwest Phoenix, Downtown Phoenix (on the Human
Services Campus), Glendale, and Mesa (serving South Scottsdale, Tempe, and Mesa).
SJW's intensive workforce development and case management program first identifies and breaks unique
barriers to employment, then provides connections to quality employment opportunities, and finally,
supports clients' journeys in maintaining or upskilling employment. The goal of the program is to assist
those who want to work in finding stable, quality employment to prevent them from and/or move them out
of homelessness, poverty, or further crisis. Specifically, SJW does this by:
1.
Assessing and addressing each client's unique barriers to employment, needs to become
employment ready, current skills, and their desired occupation/career. This is done through one
on-one coaching with a dedicated SJW Employment Specialist who provides access to information
on various occupations and options (including in-demand industries) and services depending on
the unique clients' needs, including but not limited to; access to a computer, internet, a phone and
a mailing address; online job search and application support, resume development, mock interview
practice, financial literacy education; one on one coaching on career exploration and planning, and
labor market information in industries including in-demand industries; purchasing or providing
professional attire and uniforms, bus passes and gasoline cards, certification fees, tools; and a
sincere belief in a client's ability to be successful in gaining quality employment that leads to self
sufficiency. All clients served agree to a career/occupation plan and are supported as needed by
their dedicated SJW Employment Specialist. All SJW program staff are certified in resume creation
and financial coaching and provide case management services as needed (sometimes in
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collaboration with partnering agencies to ensure non-duplication of services, this is done mostly on
the Human Services Campus location). Additionally, some SJW program staff either have come to
SJW from the staffing industry or have come to SJW from the human resources industry, bringing
with them beneficial knowledge that is then shared amongst team members. Combined, SJW's
program staff have over thirty (30) years of experience working in career planning and assisting job
seekers who are homeless, low-income, and disadvantaged (and/or disproportionately affected by
the Covid-19 pandemic).
2.
Connecting clients to quality employment opportunities (SJW defines 'quality employment' as
opportunities providing a livable wage, benefits, and opportunities for upskilling/advancement; in
demand industries are encouraged and provided to clients whose career plan, desires, and skills
align, and/or to clients who are in need of upskilling) leading to economic self-sufficiency. SJW's
formal and informal Preferred Business Partnership program works alongside the Employment
Without Barriers Program by partnering with local businesses that believe in SJW's mission, want
to hire our clients to fill their staffing needs, and want to provide quality employment that in turn
decreases homelessness and poverty rates in Maricopa County. These businesses are willing to
pay their employees at least $15 per hour to start, or, are willing to hire those who have been
disproportionately affected by the Covid-19 pandemic Uustice-involved, homeless, impoverished,
low-income, and those in recovery) and commit to working with them to upskill to at least $15 per
hour within the first few months of employment. Preferred Business Partners currently include
employers in the following industries: trades, construction, customer service, social services and
healthcare,
warehousing,
administration and waste,
food
service,
hospitality,
trades,
manufacturing, information technology, and to those who qualify and do not have a criminal
background (SJW serves approximately 40% justice-involved clients), finance and insurance.
Through the Preferred Business Partnerships as well as through representation on the Maricopa
County Workforce Development Board and staying up to date with economic data, labor data, and
Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) data SJW's program directors and executive director
are regularly kept abreast of the labor market trends, hiring needs and trends, and in-demand
industries and jobs, and are continuously advocating for SJW's clients and creating connections
with worthy businesses. In particular, through deep partnerships with employers, SJW has learned
that employers need workers now to fill their openings and ensure their businesses can continue
running. Due to the shortage of workers, SJW has also seen that employers are offering benefits,
rates, and options for workers like never before. This has greatly benefitted SJW's clientele,
allowing job seekers to gain work they would not have otherwise had to option to gain.
3.
Empowering clients to maintain quality employment or upskill to quality employment by further
assessing or creating a career plan, and offering barrier-breaking resources, direction,
encouragement, and direct access to quality employment opportunities (in-demand industries are
encouraged and provided for those clients who create a career plan that aligns). SJW Employment
Specialists maintain relationships with their caseload of clients for as long as needed and
encourage clients to further utilize SJW's services should different or better employment be
required, ensuring long-term placements and improved employment outcomes.
4.
Offering SJW's Workforce Villages program to break the number-one client-cited barrier to
employment: stable housing. Workforce Villages offers transitional housing to clients who are
employed and homeless, providing a supported housing solution to empower successful
independence through working.
SJW's program staff remain connected with employed clients for a year or more to ensure further success
through the provision of additional resources, coaching, and upskilling into better jobs and/or into in-demand
industries. Throughout the entirety of the relationship, details of all services provided by SJW are tracked
through the utilization of the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) and SJW's internal
tracking database, Salesforce, and comply with client confidentiality and reporting needs.
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SJW's main location is located on the Human Services Campus (HSC) in downtown Phoenix, serving the
single adult homeless population and providing proven workforce development and employment services
focused on removing all manner of barriers to becoming and staying successfully employed. Throughout
the over three (3) decades since SJW's inception, SJW has successfully innovated within the mission to
provide more or better workforce development services to job seeking clients and has expanded well
beyond the Human Services Campus' reactionary workforce development services. In 2016, SJW began
the first-ever mobile employment office in Arizona (the MSU, or Mobile Success Unit, a thirty-nine (39) foot
retro-fitted RV equipped with internet, computers, printers, professional clothing, and a dedicated
Employment Specialist) so clients beyond the Human Services Campus and partnering locations could be
served through outreach workforce development services and so SJW could identify high-needs areas in
the community where the program was needed, eventually leading to opening SJW's independent offices
in 2019 and 2020, outlined below. The MSU nearly doubled SJW's service numbers and allowed SJW's
agency and community partnerships to reach over ninety (90) partners serving mutual clients. Since then,
multiple municipalities, organizations, and cities have replicated the Mobile Success Unit due to its success
in reaching clients beyond brick-and-mortar offices. More recently, SJW identified an opportunity to prevent
poverty and homelessness before it can begin through employment and through MSU outreach efforts, and
in 2019 and 2020 SJW opened two independent locations in high-needs areas in Central Phoenix (5800 N.
191h Avenue, serving central, north, and west Phoenix) and Mesa (1833 W. Main Street, serving Mesa,
Tempe, and South Scottsdale) to provide preventative workforce development services to those on the
verge of poverty or homelessness, and eliminating a barrier for clients to access SJW's services (client
cited barrier was going through other organizations offices or having to be referred to SJW by other
organizations first). SJW's independent locations are coordinated entry sites and all SJW locations help
individuals who have been diverted by providing employment services and supported pathways to self
sufficient housing.
Additionally in 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic's disproportionate effect on the homeless, the
impoverished, and the disadvantaged population as well as identifying a growing demographic of individuals
experiencing homelessness for the first time, SJW again innovated within the mission to launch a pilot
initiative, Workforce Villages, which provides better services to clients through employment and addresses
the extreme lack of affordable housing in Arizona and the number one client-cited barrier to employment
(adequate housing). Workforce Villages provides a supported, temporary, transitional housing option rooted
in maintaining employment and moves homeless, employed clients from the streets to independence
through the power of work. The pilot for this program, launched in August 2020, showed a 71 % success
rate in moving clients from the streets to independent housing within an average of sixty-two (62) days and
with $3,000 in savings. All clients who become employed are screened for eligibility and interest in the
program and are internally referred to the Workforce Villages team if the client meets the basic requirements
and expresses a willingness to participate.
Through workforce development services on the Human Services Campus and through SJW's independent
offices, since the onset of Governor Ducey's "Arizona Back to Work" and in conjunction with waning
unemployment benefits, SJW has served 2,920 disproportionately affected individuals into quality
employment. SJW anticipates serving at least six thousand (6,000) disproportionately affected job seekers
in the fiscal year 2021/2022 (July 1 to June 30) and further anticipates high levels of service as the next
fiscal year approaches and as employees continue to rethink careers and the new employment landscape
forms in a post-pandemic era. To maintain high-quality levels of navigation services for disproportionately
affected and disadvantaged job seekers, as well as meet the high demand for SJW's unique and effective
workforce development services, SJW is requesting support for 55% of the proven workforce development
and case management program to provide the following performance measures each year:
SJW'S ANTICIPATED PERFORMANCE MEASURES:
Number of persons provided navigation services: 6,000
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Number of persons served who are actively pursuing agreed-upon occupation within six months of
receiving the navigation services. This includes number that attests to pursuing occupation and
number that are documented as pursuing occupation: 6,000
Number of persons served who have not yet chosen a career path/occupation: 3,000
Number of persons served that the subrecipient was unable to follow up with: 2,000