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SERIAL#: PH RFP 220179 Page 1 of 22 CONTRACT PH RFP 220179 This Contract is entered into this 1st day of February 2022 by and between Maricopa County (“County”), a political subdivision of the State of Arizona, and Compass Group USA, Inc DBA FoodWorks, (“Contractor”) for the purchase of CATERING SERVICES FOR PEOPLE AFFECTED BY COVID. 1.0 CONTRACT TERM: 1.1 This Contract is for a term of three (3) years, beginning on the 1st day of February 2022 and ending the 31st day of December 2024. 1.2 The County may, at its option and with the agreement of the Contractor, renew the term of this Contract for additional terms up to a maximum of two (2) additional years, (or at the County’s sole discretion, extend the contract on a month-to-month bases for a maximum of six (6) months after expiration). The County shall notify the Contractor in writing of its intent to extend the Contract term at least sixty (60) calendar days prior to the expiration of the original contract term, or any additional term thereafter. 1.3 CONTRACT COMPLETION: The Contractor shall make all reasonable efforts for an orderly transition of its duties and responsibilities to another provider and/or to the County. This may include, but is not limited to the preparation of a transition plan and cooperation with the County or other providers in the transition. The transition includes the transfer of all records, and other data in the possession, custody or control of Contractor required to be provided to the County either by the terms of this agreement or as a matter of law. The provisions of this clause shall survive the expiration or termination of this agreement. 2.0 PRICE ADJUSTMENTS: Any requests for reasonable price adjustments must be submitted sixty (60) calendar days prior to the Contract annual anniversary date. Requests for adjustment in cost of labor and/or materials must be supported by appropriate documentation. The reasonableness of the request will be determined by comparing the request with the Consumer Price Index or by performing a market survey. If County agrees to the adjusted price terms, County shall issue written approval of the change and provide an updated version of the Contract. The new change shall not be in effect until the date stipulated on the Contract. 3.0 PAYMENTS: 3.1 As consideration for performance of the duties described herein, County shall pay Contractor the sum(s) stated in Exhibit “A.” 3.2 Payment shall be made upon the County’s receipt of a properly completed invoice. 3.3 INVOICES: SERIAL#: PH RFP 220179 Page 2 of 22 3.3.1 The Contractor shall submit one (1) legible copy of their detailed invoice before payment(s) will be made. Incomplete invoices will not be processed. At a minimum, the invoice must provide the following information: • Company name, address and contact • County bill-to name and contact information • Contract Serial Number • County purchase order number • Project name and/or number • Invoice number and date • Payment terms • Date of service or delivery • Quantity (number of days or weeks) • Contract Item number(s) • Description of Purchase (product or services) • Pricing per unit of purchase • Total Amount Due 3.3.2 Problems regarding billing or invoicing shall be directed to the Department as listed on the Purchase Order. 3.3.3 Payment shall only be made to the Contractor by Accounts Payable through the Maricopa County Vendor Express Payment Program. This is an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) process. After Contract Award the Contractor shall complete the Vendor Registration Form located on the County Department of Finance Vendor Registration Web Site (http://www.maricopa.gov/922/Vendors). 3.3.4 Discounts offered in the contract shall be calculated based on the date a properly completed invoice is received by the County. 3.3.5 EFT payments to the routing and account numbers designated by the Contractor will include the details on the specific invoices that the payment covers. The Contractor is required to discuss remittance delivery capabilities with their designated financial institution for access to those details. 3.4 APPLICABLE TAXES: 3.4.1 Payment of Taxes: The Contractor shall pay all applicable taxes. With respect to any installation labor on items that are not attached to real property performed by Contractor under the terms of this Contract, the installation labor cost and the gross receipts for materials provided shall be listed separately on the Contractor’s invoices. 3.4.2 State and Local Transaction Privilege Taxes: To the extent any State and local transaction privilege taxes apply to sales made under the terms of this Contract it is the responsibility of the seller to collect and remit all applicable taxes to the proper taxing jurisdiction of authority. 3.4.3 Tax Indemnification: Contractor and all subcontractors shall pay all Federal, State, and local taxes applicable to its operation and any persons employed by the Contractor. Contractor shall, and require all subcontractors to hold Maricopa County harmless from any responsibility for taxes, damages and interest, if applicable, contributions required under Federal, and/or State and local laws and regulations, and any other costs including; transaction privilege taxes, unemployment compensation insurance, Social Security, and Worker’s Compensation. 3.5 TAX (SERVICES): SERIAL#: PH RFP 220179 Page 3 of 22 No tax shall be invoiced or paid against Contractor’s labor. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to determine any and all applicable taxes. 3.6 STRATEGIC ALLIANCE for VOLUME EXPENDITURES ($AVE): The County is a member of the $AVE cooperative purchasing group. $AVE includes the State of Arizona, many Phoenix metropolitan area municipalities, and many K-12 unified school districts. Under the $AVE Cooperative Purchasing Agreement, and with the concurrence of the successful Respondent under this solicitation, a member of $AVE may access a contract resulting from a solicitation issued by the County. 3.7 INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENTS (ICPA’s): County currently holds ICPA’s with numerous governmental entities. 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 procurement rules, processes and procedures. 4.0 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: 4.1 The provisions of this Contract relating to payment for services shall become effective when funds assigned for the purpose of compensating the Contractor as herein provided are actually available to County for disbursement. The County shall be the sole judge and authority in determining the availability of funds under this Contract. County shall keep the Contractor fully informed as to the availability of funds. 4.2 If any action is taken by, any State agency, Federal department, or any other agency or instrumentality to suspend, decrease, or terminate its fiscal obligations under, or in connection with, this Contract, County may amend, suspend, decrease, or terminate its obligations under, or in connection with, this Contract. In the event of termination, County shall be liable for payment only for services rendered prior to the effective date of the termination, provided that such services are performed in accordance with the provisions of this Contract. County shall give written notice of the effective date of any suspension, amendment, or termination under this Section, at least ten (10) days in advance. 5.0 DUTIES: 5.1 The Contractor shall perform all duties stated in Exhibit “B”, or as otherwise directed in writing by the Procurement Officer. 6.0 TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 6.1 INDEMNIFICATION: To the fullest extent permitted by law, and to the extent that claims, damages, losses or expenses are not covered and paid by insurance purchased by the Contractor, the Contractor shall defend indemnify and hold harmless the County (as Owner), its agents, representatives, agents, officers, directors, officials, and employees from and against all claims, damages, losses, and expenses (including, but not limited to attorneys' fees, court costs, expert witness fees, and the costs and attorneys' fees for appellate proceedings) arising out of, or alleged to have resulted from the negligent acts, errors, omissions, or mistakes relating to the performance of this Contract. Contractor's duty to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the County, its agents, representatives, agents, officers, directors, officials, and employees shall arise in connection with any claim, damage, loss, or expense that is attributable to bodily injury, sickness, disease, death or injury to, impairment of, or destruction of tangible property, including loss of use resulting there from, caused by negligent acts, errors, omissions, or mistakes in the performance of this Contract, but only to the extent caused SERIAL#: PH RFP 220179 Page 4 of 22 by the negligent acts or omissions of the Contractor, a subcontractor, any one directly or indirectly employed by them, or anyone for whose acts they may be liable, regardless of whether or not such claim, damage, loss, or expense is caused in part by a party indemnified hereunder. The amount and type of insurance coverage requirements set forth herein will in no way be construed as limiting the scope of the indemnity in this paragraph. The scope of this indemnification does not extend to the sole negligence of County. 6.2 INSURANCE: 6.2.1 Contractor, at Contractor’s own expense, shall purchase and maintain the herein stipulated minimum insurance from a company or companies duly licensed by the State of Arizona and possessing a current A.M. Best, Inc. rating of B++. In lieu of State of Arizona licensing, the stipulated insurance may be purchased from a company or companies, which are authorized to do business in the State of Arizona, provided that said insurance companies meet the approval of County. The form of any insurance policies and forms must be acceptable to County. 6.2.2 All insurance required herein shall be maintained in full force and effect until all work or service required to be performed under the terms of the Contract is satisfactorily completed and formally accepted. Failure to do so may, at the sole discretion of County, constitute a material breach of this Contract. 6.2.3 Contractor’s insurance shall be primary insurance as respects County, and any insurance or self-insurance maintained by County shall not contribute to it. 6.2.4 Any failure to comply with the claim reporting provisions of the insurance policies or any breach of an insurance policy warranty shall not affect the County’s right to coverage afforded under the insurance policies. 6.2.5 The insurance policies may provide coverage that contains deductibles or self-insured retentions. Such deductible and/or self-insured retentions shall not be applicable with respect to the coverage provided to County under such policies. Contractor shall be solely responsible for the deductible and/or self-insured retention and County, at its option, may require Contractor to secure payment of such deductibles or self-insured retentions by a surety bond or an irrevocable and unconditional letter of credit. 6.2.6 The insurance policies required by this Contract, except Workers’ Compensation and Errors and Omissions, shall name County, its agents, representatives, officers, directors, officials and employees as Additional Insureds. 6.2.7 The policies required hereunder, except Workers’ Compensation and Errors and Omissions, shall contain a waiver of transfer of rights of recovery (subrogation) against County, its agents, representatives, officers, directors, officials and employees for any claims arising out of Contractor’s work or service. 6.2.8 Commercial General Liability: Commercial General Liability insurance and, if necessary, Commercial Umbrella insurance with a limit of not less than $2,000,000 for each occurrence, $4,000,000 Products/Completed Operations Aggregate, and $4,000,000 General Aggregate Limit. The policy shall include coverage for premises liability, bodily injury, broad form property damage, personal injury, products and completed operations and blanket contractual coverage, and shall not contain any provisions which would serve to limit 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. SERIAL#: PH RFP 220179 Page 5 of 22 6.2.9 Automobile Liability: Commercial/Business Automobile Liability insurance and, if necessary, Commercial Umbrella insurance with a combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage of not less than $2,000,000 each occurrence with respect to any of the Contractor’s owned, hired, and non-owned vehicles assigned to or used in performance of the Contractor’s work or services or use or maintenance of the premises under this Contract. 6.2.10 Workers’ Compensation: Workers’ Compensation insurance to cover obligations imposed by Federal and State statutes having jurisdiction of Contractor’s employees engaged in the performance of the work or services under this Contract; and Employer’s Liability insurance of not less than $1,000,000 for each accident, $1,000,000 disease for each employee, and $1,000,000 disease policy limit. Contractor, its contractors and its subcontractors waive all rights against Contract and its agents, officers, directors and employees for recovery of damages to the extent these damages are covered by the Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability or commercial umbrella liability insurance obtained by Contractor, its contractors and its subcontractors pursuant to this Contract. 6.2.11 Professional Liability: Contractor shall maintain Professional Liability insurance which will provide coverage for any and all acts arising out of the work or services performed by the Contractor under the terms of this Contract, with a limit of not less than $1,000,000 for each claim, and $3,000,000 aggregate claims. 6.2.12 Certificates of Insurance: 6.2.15.1 Prior to Contract award, Contractor shall furnish the County with valid and complete certificates of insurance, or formal endorsements as required by the Contract in the form provided by the County, issued by Contractor’s insurer(s), as evidence that policies providing the required coverage, conditions and limits required by this Contract are in full force and effect. Such certificates shall identify this contract number and title. 6.2.15.2 In the event any insurance policy(ies) required by this Contract is(are) written on a claims made basis, coverage shall extend for two years past completion and acceptance of Contractor’s work or services and as evidenced by annual Certificates of Insurance. 6.2.15.3 If a policy does expire during the life of the Contract, a renewal certificate must be sent to County fifteen (15) calendar days prior to the expiration date. 6.2.13 Cancellation and Expiration Notice: Applicable to all insurance policies required within the Insurance Requirements of this Contract, Contractor’s insurance shall not be permitted to expire, be suspended, be canceled, or be materially changed for any reason without thirty (30) days prior written notice to Maricopa County. Contractor must provide to Maricopa County, within two (2) business days of receipt, if they receive notice of a policy that has been or will be suspended, canceled, materially changed for any reason, has expired, or will be expiring. Such notice shall be sent directly to Maricopa County Office of Procurement Services and shall be mailed or hand delivered to 320 West Lincoln Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003, or emailed to the Procurement Officer noted in the solicitation. SERIAL#: PH RFP 220179 Page 6 of 22 6.3 FORCE MAJEURE: 6.3.1 Neither party shall be liable for failure of performance, nor incur any liability to the other party on account of any loss or damage resulting from any delay or failure to perform all or any part of this Contract if such delay or failure is caused by events, occurrences, or causes beyond the reasonable control and without negligence of the parties. Such events, occurrences, or causes will include Acts of God/Nature (including fire, flood, earthquake, storm, hurricane or other natural disaster), war, invasion, act of foreign enemies, hostilities (whether war is declared or not), civil war, riots, rebellion, revolution, insurrection, military or usurped power or confiscation, terrorist activities, nationalization, government sanction, lockout, blockage, embargo, labor dispute, strike, interruption or failure of electricity or telecommunication service. 6.3.2 Each party, as applicable, shall give the other party notice of its inability to perform and particulars in reasonable detail of the cause of the inability. Each party must use best efforts to remedy the situation and remove, as soon as practicable, the cause of its inability to perform or comply. 6.3.3 The party asserting Force Majeure as a cause for non-performance shall have the burden of proving that reasonable steps were taken to minimize delay or damages caused by foreseeable events, that all non-excused obligations were substantially fulfilled, and that the other party was timely notified of the likelihood or actual occurrence which would justify such an assertion, so that other prudent precautions could be contemplated. 6.4 WARRANTY OF SERVICES: 6.4.1 The Contractor warrants that all services provided hereunder will conform to the requirements of the Contract, including all descriptions, specifications and attachments made a part of this Contract. County’s acceptance of services or goods provided by the Contractor shall not relieve the Contractor from its obligations under this warranty. 6.4.2 In addition to its other remedies, County may, at the Contractor's expense, require prompt correction of any services failing to meet the Contractor's warranty herein. Services corrected by the Contractor shall be subject to all the provisions of this Contract in the manner and to the same extent as services originally furnished hereunder. 6.5 INSPECTION OF SERVICES: 6.5.1 The Contractor shall provide and maintain an inspection system acceptable to County covering the services under this Contract. Complete records of all inspection work performed by the Contractor shall be maintained and made available to County during Contract performance and for as long afterwards as the Contract requires. 6.5.2 County has the right to inspect and test all services called for by the Contract, to the extent practicable at all times and places during the term of the Contract. County shall perform inspections and tests in a manner that will not unduly delay the work. 6.5.3 If any of the services do not conform to Contract requirements, County may require the Contractor to perform the services again in conformity with Contract requirements, at no cost to the County. When the defects in services cannot be corrected by re-performance, County may: 6.8.3.1 Require the Contractor to take necessary action to ensure that future performance conforms to Contract requirements; and 6.8.3.2 Reduce the Contract price to reflect the reduced value of the services performed. SERIAL#: PH RFP 220179 Page 7 of 22 6.5.4 If the Contractor fails to promptly perform the services again or to take the necessary action to ensure future performance in conformity with Contract requirements, County may: 6.8.4.1 By Contract or otherwise, perform the services and charge to the Contractor, through direct billing or through payment reduction, any cost incurred by County that is directly related to the performance of such service; or 6.8.4.2 Terminate the Contract for default. 6.6 ORDERING AUTHORITY: Any request for purchase shall be accompanied by a valid purchase order, issued by Office of Procurement Services, a Purchase Order issued by the using Department or direction by a Certified Agency Procurement Aid (CAPA) with a Purchase Card for payment. 6.7 PURCHASE ORDERS: County reserves the right to cancel Purchase Orders within a reasonable period of time after issuance. Should a Purchase Order be canceled, the County agrees to reimburse the Contractor for actual and documentable costs incurred by the Contractor in response to the Purchase Order. The County will not reimburse the Contractor for any costs incurred after receipt of County notice of cancellation, or for lost profits, shipment of product prior to issuance of Purchase Order, etc. 6.8 SUSPENSION OF WORK: The Procurement Officer may order the Contractor, in writing, to suspend, delay, or interrupt all or any part of the work of this contract for the period of time that the Procurement Officer determines appropriate for the convenience of the County. No adjustment shall be made under this clause for any suspension, delay, or interruption to the extent that performance would have been so suspended, delayed, or interrupted by any other cause, including the fault or negligence of the Contractor. No request for adjustment under this clause shall be granted unless the claim, in an amount stated, is asserted in writing as soon as practicable after the termination of the suspension, delay, or interruption, but not later than the date of final payment under the Contract. 6.9 STOP WORK ORDER: The Procurement Officer may, at any time, by written order to the Contractor, require the Contractor to stop all, or any part, of the work called for by this contract for a period of ninety (90) calendar days after the order is delivered to the Contractor, and for any further period to which the parties may agree. The order shall be specifically identified as a stop work order issued under this clause. Upon receipt of the order, the Contractor shall immediately comply with its terms and take all reasonable steps to minimize the incurrence of costs allocable to the work covered by the order during the period of work stoppage. Within a period of 90 calendar days after a stop-work is delivered to the Contractor, or within any extension of that period to which the parties shall have agreed, the Procurement Officer shall either: 6.9.1 Cancel the stop work order; or 6.9.2 Terminate the work covered by the order as provided in the Default, or the Termination for Convenience clause of this Contract. 6.9.3 The Procurement Officer may make an equitable adjustment in the delivery schedule and/or Contract price, or otherwise, and the Contract shall be modified, in writing, accordingly, if the Contractor demonstrates that the stop work order resulted in an increase in costs to the Contractor. 6.10 TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE: SERIAL#: PH RFP 220179 Page 8 of 22 Maricopa County may terminate the Contract for convenience by providing ten (10) calendar days advance notice to the Contractor. 6.11 TERMINATION FOR DEFAULT: The County may, by written notice of default to the Contractor, terminate this Contract in whole or in part if the Contractor fails to: 6.11.1 Deliver the supplies or to perform the services within the time specified in this Contract or any extension; 6.11.2 Make progress, so as to endanger performance of this Contract; or 6.11.3 Perform any of the other provisions of this Contract. The County’s right to terminate this contract under these subparagraphs may be exercised if the Contractor does not cure such failure within ten (10) business days (or more if authorized in writing by the County) after receipt of the notice from the Procurement Officer specifying the failure. 6.12 STATUTORY RIGHT OF CANCELLATION FOR CONFLICT OF INTEREST: Notice is given that pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-511 the County may cancel any Contract without penalty or further obligation within three years after execution of the Contract, if any person significantly involved in initiating, negotiating, securing, drafting or creating the Contract on behalf of the County is at any time while the Contract or any extension of the Contract is in effect, an employee or agent of any other party to the Contract in any capacity or consultant to any other party of the Contract with respect to the subject matter of the Contract. Additionally, pursuant to A.R.S § 38-511 the County may recoup any fee or commission paid or due to any person significantly involved in initiating, negotiating, securing, drafting or creating the Contract on behalf of the County from any other party to the Contract arising as the result of the Contract. 6.13 CONTRACTOR LICENSE REQUIREMENT: 6.13.1 The Contractor shall procure all permits, insurance, licenses and pay the charges and fees necessary and incidental to the lawful conduct of his/her business, and as necessary complete any required certification requirements, required by any and all governmental or non-governmental entities as mandated to maintain compliance with and in good standing for all permits and/or licenses. The Contractor shall keep fully informed of existing and future trade or industry requirements, Federal, State and Local laws, ordinances, and regulations which in any manner affect the fulfillment of a Contract and shall comply with the same. Contractor shall immediately notify both Office of Procurement Services and the Department of any and all changes concerning permits, insurance or licenses. 6.14 SUBCONTRACTING: 6.14.1 The Contractor may not assign to another contractor or subcontract to another party for performance of the terms and conditions hereof without the written consent of the County. All correspondence authorizing subcontracting must reference the Contract Number and identify the job project. 6.14.2 The subcontractor’s rate for the job shall not exceed that of the Prime Contractor’s rate, as bid in the pricing section, unless the Prime Contractor is willing to absorb any higher rates or the County has approved the increase. The subcontractor’s invoice shall be invoiced directly to the Prime Contractor, who in turn shall pass-through the costs to the County, without mark-up. A copy of the subcontractor’s invoice must accompany the Prime Contractor’s invoice. 6.15 AMENDMENTS: SERIAL#: PH RFP 220179 Page 9 of 22 All amendments to this Contract shall be in writing and approved/signed by both parties. The designated Procurement Officer shall be responsible for approving all amendments for Maricopa County. 6.16 ADDITIONS/DELETIONS OF REQUIREMENTS: The County reserves the right to add and/or delete materials and services to a Contract. If a service requirement is deleted, payment to the Contractor will be reduced proportionately, to the amount of service reduced in accordance with the bid price. If additional materials or services are required from a Contract, prices for such additions will be negotiated between the Contractor and the County. 6.17 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. 6.18 VALIDITY: The invalidity, in whole or in part, of any provision of this Contract shall not void or affect the validity of any other provision of the Contract. 6.19 SEVERABILITY: The removal, in whole or in part, of any provision of this Contract shall not void or affect the validity of any other provision of this Contract. 6.20 RIGHTS IN DATA: The County shall have the use of data and reports resulting from a Contract without additional cost or other restriction except as may be established by law or applicable regulation. Each Party shall supply to the other Party, upon request, any available information that is relevant to a Contract and to the performance thereunder. 6.21 NON-DISCRIMINATION: Contractor agrees to comply with all provisions and requirements of Arizona Executive Order 2009- 09 including flow down of all provisions and requirements to any subcontractors. Executive Order 2009-09 supersedes Executive order 99-4 and amends Executive order 75-5 and may be viewed and downloaded at the Arizona State Library Research website (http://azmemory.azlibrary.gov/cdm/singleitem/collection/execorders/id/680/rec/1) which is hereby incorporated into this contract as if set forth in full herein. During the performance of this Contract, Contractor shall not discriminate against any employee, client or any other individual in any way because of that person’s age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability or national origin. 6.22 CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION: 6.22.1 The undersigned (authorized official signing on behalf of the Contractor) certifies to the best of his or her knowledge and belief that the Contractor, it’s current officers and directors; 6.22.1.1 Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from being awarded any contract or grant by any United States Department or Agency or any state, or local jurisdiction; 6.22.1.2 have not within three (3) year period preceding this Contract; SERIAL#: PH RFP 220179 Page 10 of 22 6.22.1.2.1 been convicted of fraud or any criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or as the result of performing a government entity (Federal, State or local) transaction or contract; and 6.22.1.2.2 been convicted of violation of any Federal or State antitrust statues or conviction for embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property regarding a government entity transaction or contract; 6.22.1.2.3 are not presently indicted or criminally charged by a government entity (Federal, State or local) with commission of any criminal offenses in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or as the result of performing a government entity public (Federal, State or local) transaction or contract; and are not presently facing any civil charges from any governmental entity regarding obtaining, attempting to obtain, or from performing any governmental entity contract or other transaction; and have not within a three (3) year period preceding this Contract had any public transaction (Federal, State or local) terminated for cause or default. 6.22.1.3 If any of the above circumstances described in the paragraph are applicable to the entity submitting a bid for this requirement, include with your bid an explanation of the matter including any final resolution. 6.22.2 The Contractor shall include, without modification, this clause in all lower tier covered transactions (i.e. transactions with subcontractors) and in all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions related to this Contract. 6.23 VERIFICATION REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH A.R.S. §41-4401 AND FEDERAL IMMIGRATION LAWS AND REGULATIONS: 6.23.1 By entering into the Contract, the Contractor warrants compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA using e-verify) and all other Federal immigration laws and regulations related to the immigration status of its employees and A.R.S. §23-214(A). The Contractor shall obtain statements from its subcontractors certifying compliance and shall furnish the statements to the Procurement Officer upon request. These warranties shall remain in effect through the term of the Contract. The Contractor and its subcontractors shall also maintain Employment Eligibility Verification forms (I-9) as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, as amended from time to time, for all employees performing work under the Contract and verify employee compliance using the E-verify system and shall keep a record of the verification for the duration of the employee’s employment or at least three (3) years, whichever is longer. I-9 forms are available for download at USCIS.GOV. 6.23.2 The County retains the legal right to inspect Contractor and subcontractor employee documents performing work under this Contract to verify compliance with paragraph 6.23.1 of this Section. Contractor and subcontractor shall be given reasonable notice of the County’s intent to inspect and shall make the documents available at the time and date specified. Should the County suspect or find that the Contractor or any of its subcontractors are not in compliance, the County will consider this a material breach of the Contract and may pursue any and all remedies allowed by law, including, but not limited to; suspension of work, termination of the Contract for default, and suspension and/or debarment of the Contractor. All costs necessary to verify compliance are the responsibility of the Contractor. 6.24 INFLUENCE: As prescribed in MC1-1203 of the Maricopa County Procurement Code, any effort to influence an employee or agent to breach the Maricopa County Ethical Code of Conduct or any ethical conduct may be grounds for Disbarment or Suspension under MC1-902. SERIAL#: PH RFP 220179 Page 11 of 22 An attempt to influence includes, but is not limited to: 6.24.1 A Person offering or providing a gratuity, gift, tip, present, donation, money, entertainment or educational passes or tickets, or any type of valuable contribution or subsidy, 6.24.2 That is offered or given with the intent to influence a decision, obtain a contract, garner favorable treatment, or gain favorable consideration of any kind. If a Person attempts to influence any employee or agent of Maricopa County, the Chief Procurement Officer, or his designee, reserves the right to seek any remedy provided by the Maricopa County Procurement Code, any remedy in equity or in the law, or any remedy provided by this contract. 6.25 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS AND REQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF WHISTLERBLOWER RIGHTS: 6.25.1 The Parties agree that this Contract and employees working on this Contract will be subject to the whistleblower rights and remedies in the pilot program on Contractor employee whistleblower protections established at 41 U.S.C. § 4712 by section 828 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (Pub. L. 112–239) and section 3.908 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation; 6.25.2 Contractor shall inform its employees in writing, in the predominant language of the workforce, of employee whistleblower rights and protections under 41 U.S.C. § 4712, as described in section 3.908 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Documentation of such employee notification must be kept on file by Contractor and copies provided to County upon request. 6.25.3 Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph, in all subcontracts over the simplified acquisition threshold ($150,000 as of September 2013). 6.26 UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS: By entering into this Contract the Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable provisions of Title 2, Subtitle A, Chapter II, PART 200—UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS, COST PRINCIPLES, AND AUDIT REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL AWARDS contained in Title 2 C.F.R. § 200 et seq. 6.27 ACCESS TO AND RETENTION OF RECORDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF AUDIT AND/OR OTHER REVIEW: 6.27.1 In accordance with section MCI 371 of the Maricopa County Procurement Code the Contractor agrees to retain (physical or digital copies of) all books, records, accounts, statements, reports, files, and other records and back-up documentation relevant to this Contract for six (6) years after final payment or until after the resolution of any audit questions which could be more than six (6) years, whichever is latest. The County, Federal or State auditors and any other persons duly authorized by the Department shall have full access to, and the right to examine, copy and make use of, any and all said materials. 6.27.2 If the Contractor’s books, records, accounts, statements, reports, files, and other records and back-up documentation relevant to this Contract are not sufficient to support and document that requested services were provided, the Contractor shall reimburse Maricopa County for the services not so adequately supported and documented. 6.28 AUDIT DISALLOWANCES: If at any time it is determined by the County that a cost for which payment has been made is a disallowed cost, the County shall notify the Contractor in writing of the disallowance. The course SERIAL#: PH RFP 220179 Page 12 of 22 of action to address the disallowance shall be at sole discretion of the County, and may include either an adjustment to future invoices, request for credit, request for a check or a deduction from current invoices submitted by the Contractor equal to the amount of the disallowance, or to require reimbursement forthwith of the disallowed amount by the Contractor by issuing a check payable to Maricopa County. 6.29 OFFSET FOR DAMAGES: In addition to all other remedies at Law or Equity, the County may offset from any money due to the Contractor any amounts Contractor owes to the County for damages resulting from breach or deficiencies in performance of the Contract. 6.30 CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION: Any information obtained in the course of performing this Contract may include information that is proprietary or confidential to the County. This provision establishes the Contractor’s obligation regarding such information. The Contractor shall establish and maintain procedures and controls that are adequate to assure that no information contained in its records and/or obtained from the County or from others in carrying out its functions (services) under the Contract shall be used by or disclosed by it, its agents, officers, or employees, except as required to efficiently perform duties under the Contract. The Contractor’s procedures and controls at a minimum must be the same procedures and controls it uses to protect its own proprietary or confidential information. If, at any time during the duration of the Contract, the County determines that the procedures and controls in place are not adequate, the Contractor shall institute any new and/or additional measures requested by the County within fifteen (15) calendar days of the written request to do so. Any requests to the Contractor for County proprietary or confidential information s shall be referred to the County for review and approval, prior to any dissemination. 6.31 PUBLIC RECORDS: Under Arizona law, all Offers submitted and opened are public records and must be retained by the Records Manager at the Office of Procurement Services. Offers shall be open to public inspection and copying after Contract award and execution, except for such Offers or sections thereof determined to contain proprietary or confidential information by the Office of Procurement Services. If an Offeror believes that information in its Offer or any resulting Contract should not be released in response to a public record request under Arizona law, the Offeror shall indicate the specific information deemed confidential or proprietary and submit a statement with its offer detailing the reasons that the information should not be disclosed. Such reasons shall include the specific harm or prejudice which may arise from disclosure. The Records Manager of the Office of Procurement Services shall determine whether the identified information is confidential pursuant to the Maricopa County Procurement Code. 6.32 PRICES: Contractor warrants that prices extended to County under this Contract are no higher than those paid by any other customer for these or similar services. 6.33 INTEGRATION: This Contract represents the entire and integrated agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior negotiations, proposals, communications, understandings, representations, or agreements, whether oral or written, express or implied. 6.34 RELATIONSHIPS: SERIAL#: PH RFP 220179 Page 13 of 22 6.34.1 In the performance of the services described herein, the Contractor shall act solely as an independent contractor, and nothing herein or implied herein shall at any time be construed as to create the relationship of employer and employee, co-employee, partnership, principal and agent, or joint venture between the County and the Contractor. 6.34.2 The County reserves the right of final approval on proposed staff for all Task Orders. Also, upon request by the County, the Contractor will be required to remove any employees working on County projects and substitute personnel based on the discretion of the County within two (2) business days, unless previously approved by the County. 6.35 GOVERNING LAW: This Contract shall be governed by the laws of the State of Arizona. Venue for any actions or lawsuits involving this Contract will be in Maricopa County Superior Court, Phoenix, Arizona. 6.36 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE: In the event of a conflict in the provisions of this Contract and Contractor’s license agreement, if applicable, the terms of this Contract shall prevail. 6.37 INCORPORATION OF DOCUMENTS: The following are to be attached to and made part of this Contract: 6.37.1 Exhibit A, Pricing; 6.37.2 Exhibit B, Scope of Work NOTICES: All notices given pursuant to the terms of this Contract shall be addressed to: For County: Maricopa County Public Health ATTN: Cheryl Bucalo 4041 N. Central Avenue, #1400 Phoenix, AZ 85012 (602) 506-6886 Cheryl.Bucalo@Maricopa.gov For Contractor: Compass Group USA, Inc DBA FoodWorks ATTN: Aaron Caulk 2400 Yorkmont Rd. Charlotte, NC 28217 (602)-690-0065 Aaron.caulk@foodworks.org SERIAL#: PH RFP 220179 Page 14 of 22 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Contract is executed on the date set forth above. CONTRACTOR AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE PRINTED NAME AND TITLE ADDRESS DATE MARICOPA COUNTY CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DATE ATTESTED: CLERK OF THE BOARD DATE APPROVED AS TO FORM: DEPUTY COUNTY ATTORNEY DATE SERIAL#: PH RFP 220179 Page 15 of 22 EXHIBIT A SERIAL#: PH RFP 220179 Page 16 of 22 EXHIBIT B Scope of Work Original Scope of Work from Solicitation: 2.0 SCOPE OF WORK: 2.1 Contractor shall provide a comprehensive, high-quality catering service program and deliver to the designated location located in Tempe, AZ. 2.2 Food Preparation, Delivery, and Sanitation: 2.2.1 Contractor shall be responsible for the preparation of Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner for a maximum capacity of up to 300 individuals daily. This number is subject to change and all increases/decreases shall be communicated to the Contractor with no less than 48 hours’ notice. All three meals shall be provided 7 days a week (Sunday through Saturday). 2.2.2 Contractor shall prepare meals using wholesome, nutritional ingredients, and ensure that all foods are properly stored, prepared, packaged, and ready for transportation. The County reserves the right to approve all menu items. 2.2.3 Contractor shall maintain proper sanitation practices and health standards in conformance with all applicable State and local laws and regulations. 2.2.4 Contractor shall provide each meal as an individually packaged unit for refrigerated storage as necessary. Packaging for hot items shall be microwavable. Contractor shall also provide utensils, condiments, and napkins 2.2.5 Meal delivery is to occur at least once daily, between the hours of 10:00 am and 12:00 pm for all three meals. 2.2.6 Contractor shall provide a variety of meals on a bi-weekly basis with varying styles of food items throughout the week. Guests typically stay in the hotel for 10 days at a time and Contractor shall limit the number of repeat meal items during a two-week period. 2.3 Meal Components: 2.3.1 Calories shall be limited from added sugars and saturated fats. 2.3.2 Meals shall be composed of nutrient-dense components. 2.3.3 Meals shall be high in nutrients and low in sugar and salt. 2.3.4 Meet minimum nutritional guidelines as defined by Federal Dietary Guidelines. 2.3.5 Contractor shall have the ability to provide a limited number of Halal, Kosher, Vegetarian, and/or Vegan meals at the request of the County. These requests shall be made as part of the standard meal request 48 hours in advance. 2.3.6 Contractor shall have the ability to provide “kids menu” items as part of the standard meal request 48 hours in advance. 2.3.7 Contractor shall provide at least 1 item of fresh fruit per day per person. This item shall NOT be a pre-packaged or preserved fruit product. SERIAL#: PH RFP 220179 Page 17 of 22 2.4 Meal Reporting Requirements Contractor shall maintain complete and accurate records of food provided to location, to include: 2.4.1 A list of all components used to create each meal 2.4.2 A list of the quantities and portion sizes of each component used to prepare each meal 2.4.3 Nutritional content of provided food 2.4.4 Menu of items provided for each meal 2.4.5 Total number of meals provided daily. 2.4.6 Contractor shall coordinate with County to establish a process for sharing the number of meals served and/or meal limitations or requirements daily. 2.5 All services provided by the Contractor shall be coordinated with and approved by the County. County shall: 2.6 Provide the Contractor the number of meals needed for each day no less than 48 hours in advance. 2.7 Maintain a County designated representative that shall manage meal program, including coordination, delivery, and identifying the number and types of meals needed. 2.8 Communicate special dietary needs to Contractor, upon discovery. Respondent’s Proposal: Maricopa County Leadership: On behalf of Compass Group and the entire FoodWorks team, we’d like to express our excitement for the opportunity to partner with Maricopa County onthis exciting project. We recognize the importance of the decision that lays ahead in selecting the right partner to bring food service offerings to people affected by COVID-19. Our sole objective is to work side by side as your business partner to create a best-in-class experience, prioritizing quality of meals, consistency, and flexibility.We are committed to adding value through our operational strength and optimizing our efforts through our dedicated local resources. We understand that no two venues are alike, and each have unique critical business needs. Based on all of the information shared to date, here are thethings that we found to be most important to Maricopa County. Curate a menu that reflects wholesome, nutritional ingredients, and ensure thatall foods are properly stored, prepared, packaged, and ready for transportation.Demonstrate Strong Operating Experience and Resources. Your partnership with Foodworks comes with the backing of Compass Group, the largest global provider of food services. With this in mind, you can be assured you are partnering with an organization that brings financial stability and deep operational resources. Thank you again for this opportunity, and we look forward to your feedback onour unique proposal. SERIAL#: PH RFP 220179 Page 18 of 22 Warm regards, Aaron Caulk, Regional Experience Manager 602-690-0065, aaron.caulk@foodworks.org Jim Caldwell,Vice President, Foodworks 312-907-9666, jim.Caldwell@foodworks.org John Coker, President Foodworks 330-610-6666, john.coker@foodworks.org Delivery Location and Times: Extend A – Suite 1660 W. Elliot Road Tempe AZ 85284 Arrive between 10:30am – 10:45am Drop off completed by 11am Delivery 7 days per week (Prefer a double drop off on Christmas Eve and day before Thanksgiving) Service Days: February 1, 2022 – December 31, 2024 Cost: Breakfast: $9.00 Lunch: $10.00 Dinner $11.00 Total: $30.00 per person per day (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Requests: 40 person minimum per day, 120 meals per day 2-3 week notice to start service Menu items are subject to changed or substituted due to shortages by purveyors or extreme increases in costs. 30 day advance notice will be given if a price increase is needed due to supply chain issues and inflation. About Compass Group: Foodworks is powered by its parent company, Compass Group, the world’s largest foodservice company with industry expertise in a broad range of sectors. Based in Charlotte, NC, Compass Group North America began in 1994 with the acquisition of Canteen Corporation. Over the years, Compass Group has acquired many companies and grown the team to more than 270,000 North American associates and $16.3 billion in revenues in 2020. We have the privilege of serving such prestigious clients as Intel, Honeywell, American Express, Charles Schwab, IBM, United Technologies Corp., SAP, Mount Sinai Hospital NYC, Louisiana State University, and Texas SERIAL#: PH RFP 220179 Page 19 of 22 A&M University. In addition, Compass Group provides catering to special events such as the US Open and the Academy Awards. Compass Group was the official catering services supplier for the 2002 Olympics and Paralympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City. Project Team: John Coker, President John Coker is a 30-year veteran of the hospitality industry. He is also a noted speaker on public health and nutrition for corporations and universities across the United States. Currently, John serves as the President of Foodworks within the Compass Group North America portfolio. Previously, he was Senior Vice President of Supply Chain Management for Compass Group North America. He also led AVI Foodsystems as Chief Creative Officer and Executive Vice President of Corporate Strategy for more than 12 years. His background includes SODEXO, The Ritz- Carlton Hotel Company, and Marriott International. Coker is active in the Culinary Institute of America’s Healthy Menus Collaborative and is on the Media/Public Relations committee and the advisory group for Menus of Change. He resides on a 13-acre organic farm in Warren, OH that focuses on natural farming practices, heritage livestock and poultry, beekeeping, and native Ohio landscapes and community engagement featuring childhood education and experience Jim Caldwell, Vice President of Experience Jim began his culinary career honing his skills in Michigan restaurants at a young age. Working at the local country club, he recognized his calling to the industry. It was then that he started to realize the endless possibilities of things one could do with food. From fine dining to club events, Jim soaked up everything the industry had to offer while earning a degree from Schoolcraft College in 2004. After school, he quickly packed up and headed to Chicago, accepting a Chef position at a local fish market. During this time, he was immersed in all aspects of a traditional fishmonger. Butchering over 15 species of fresh fish became part of his everyday routine. After a few years, Jim decided it was time to take his career to the next level. In 2006, he joined Eurest, a sector of Compass Group that focuses on operating employee dining centers, on-site catering, executive dining rooms, and other managed services. 15 years later, Jim has worked his way up in the organization to his current role as Vice President of Experience at Foodworks. Over the past 20+ years, he has spent long nights and weekends working on his craft. As the business and industry has changed, Jim has learned to change and evolve with it. He is constantly challenging fellow chefs and himself to stay on top of current and future trends. Jim truly believes that with every meal, one has the opportunity to touch an individual and create an everlasting taste memory. Aaron Caulk, Regional Experience Manager Originally from the Midwest, Aaron relocated to Arizona back in 1996. Always passionate about food service and hospitality, Aaron previously worked at a variety of restaurants including a five- star resort (The Phoenician Scottsdale) prior to joining Compass Group and Foodworks. His career with Compass Group began in 2007 and he currently manages multiple sites and restaurant partners across several states, creating win- win situations between restaurants, guests, clients, and on-site operation teams. SERIAL#: PH RFP 220179 Page 20 of 22 SERIAL#: PH RFP 220179 Page 21 of 22 Sample Menus: Menu rotation of 10 – 14 day Freshly prepared food and fresh fruit Delivered cold but reheatable (Microwaveable Containers) Plasticware is included Breakfast: Breakfast Tacos: chorizo sausage, eggs, three cheese blend, and a side of tomatillo salsa. Served with zesty breakfast potatoes. Breakfast Plate: applewood smoked bacon, scrambled eggs, three cheese blend, and a side of salsa Yogurt parfait with fresh fruit Breakfast Burrito: large variety Egg Frittata: baby spinach, cherry tomato. Served with roasted potatoes Breakfast Sandwiches: egg, sausage, and cheese Breakfast Plate: pancakes, scrambled eggs, potatoes Sample Nutritional Information (Breakfast Tacos): 3oz Chorizo, 3 Eggs, ¼ c. Shredded Cheese, 2oz Salsa, 2 Each Corn Tortillas Vegetarian: Sub Chorizo for added egg Vegan: Sub for Tofu scramble with Bell Pepper and Onion Gluten Free Option: Sub tortilla for 2oz sour cream 895 Calories, 63.6g total fat, 1652mg sodium, 30.2g total carbs, 4.4g total sugar, 48g protein Lunch and Dinner: Smothered Shredded Chicken Burrito Shredded chicken, red sauce, three cheese blend, sour cream, scallions, and Mexican corn. Chicken Tikka Masala Chicken, stewed tomato, cream, and cilantro served with brown rice. Mild Cajun Turkey Bowl: Lean ground turkey, celery, bell peppers, parsley, house made mild Cajun spices and topped with green onions and served with a tomato creole sauce over brown rice. Chicken Tinga Taco Bowl Braised chicken, avocado crema, and mango salsa served on Mexican rice. Honey Glazed Pork Chop - Sweet potato puree, sautéed broccoli, fresh mango, and pickled Fresno chile salsa. Spaghetti Carbonara bacon, and parmesan cheese sauce on a bed of Spaghetti pasta and served with a side of steamed broccoli. Sausage and Peppers Grilled sausage with red peppers and onions served with a roll. SERIAL#: PH RFP 220179 Page 22 of 22 Italian Turkey Wrap Flour tortilla, sun-dried tomato spread, basil garlic Aioli, fresh mozzarella. Mushroom Mac Alfredo cream sauce, roasted mushrooms, parsley served on elbow pasta. Jerk Chicken Jamaican jerk chicken, and Cajun spiced rice Baked ziti, ricotta, mozzarella, and meat sauce and served with balsamic vegetables. Pork Barbacoa Enchiladas -Shredded pork with red sauce, three cheese blend, sour cream, and scallions. Served with Mexican corn salsa. BBQ Pork Bowl Slow roasted pork shoulder served with cheesy mashed potatoes, grilled sweet corn, and coleslaw. Beef and Broccoli Tender beef and fresh broccoli in a ginger soy sauce served with brown rice. Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs Pasta served with turkey meatballs in a savory marinara sauce and topped with parmesan cheese and basil. Risotto With Grilled Chicken Creamy risotto with grilled chicken, balsamic glaze and grilled vegetables. Meatloaf Served with roasted potatoes and grilled vegetables. Ground beef Stuffed Peppers Bowl Green bell peppers with Ground beef, mozzarella, and tomato sauce. Served with grilled vegetables served in a bowl. Caesar Salad, crisp romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, parmesan cheese, creamy Caesar dressing and garlic croutons. Teriyaki Chicken Bowl Sautéed chicken, brown rice, sweet teriyaki sauce, steamed broccoli, carrots, green onions, and sesame seeds.