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ADOT CAR No.: IGA 24-0009750-I 
AG Contract No.: P0012024001094 
Project Location/Name: Entente Program 
Type of Work: Various Locations  
ADOT Project No.: Various 
 
 
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT 
 
BETWEEN 
THE STATE OF ARIZONA 
AND 
MARICOPA COUNTY 
 
 
THIS AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is entered into this date ________________________________, pursuant 
to the Arizona Revised Statutes (“A.R.S.”) §§ 11-951 through 11-954, as amended, between the 
STATE OF ARIZONA, acting by and through its DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (the “State” or 
“ADOT”) and MARICOPA COUNTY, acting by and through its BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, a political 
subdivision of the State (the “County”). The State and the County are each individually referred to 
as a “Party” and are collectively referred to as the “Parties.” 
 
 
I. 
RECITALS 
 
1. The State is empowered by A.R.S. § 28-401 to enter into this Agreement and has delegated 
to the undersigned the authority to execute this Agreement on behalf of the State. 
 
2. The County is empowered by A.R.S. § 11-251 to enter into this Agreement and has by 
resolution, if required, a copy of which is attached and made a part of, resolved to enter into 
this Agreement and has authorized the undersigned to execute this Agreement on behalf of 
the County. 
 
3. The Parties desire to develop and implement a cooperative highway improvement and 
resource exchange program whereby routine or emergency highway maintenance will be 
implemented more efficiently (the “Entente Program”). The Entente Program is designed to 
focus on the availability of resources.  The Entente Program is a method of providing goods 
and/or services to each Party by executing individual Addendum(s) referencing this Master 
Agreement. 
  
4. The purpose of this Agreement is to establish procedures to authorize ADOT’s 
Infrastructure Delivery and Operations (IDO) Division Director, or designee, and the 
County’s Department of Transportation Director, or designee, to enter into Addendum(s) to 
exchange goods or services between each Party to perform routine or emergency highway 
maintenance services during the State’s Fiscal Year. 
 
5. The foregoing Recitals and Exhibits A and B shall be incorporated into this Agreement. 
In consideration of the mutual terms expressed herein, the Parties agree as follows: 
 
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II. SCOPE OF WORK 
 
1. The State will:  
 
a. Authorize ADOT’s IDO Division Director, or designee, to sign individual Addendum(s) 
created pursuant to this Agreement. 
  
b. Select routine or emergency highway maintenance projects, as shown generally 
outlined in Exhibit A, suitable for an Addendum under this, and enter into Addendum(s) 
with the County for the exchange of goods and/or services for highway maintenance 
projects. If the value of the State provided goods and/or services exchanged with the 
County is less than the value of goods and/or services provided by the County for any 
individual Addendum, the State shall remit to the County the difference in value prior to 
June 30th of each year, provided that the total aggregate reimbursement to the County 
for all Addendums entered into pursuant to this Agreement will not exceed $250,000 
per fiscal year. 
 
c. Complete each County routine or emergency highway maintenance project in 
accordance with the State Procurement Code and policies, the latest edition Manual on 
Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) published by the Federal Highway 
Administration (FHWA) and adopted by ADOT, as per A.R.S. § 28-641, and the “Uniform 
Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction”, current edition/revisions as of 
the date of each Addendum and the “Uniform Standard Details for Public Works 
Construction”, current edition/revisions as of the date of each Addendum, when 
performing any work under this Agreement. 
 
d. Prior to June 30th of each year, provide the County with an annual statement of services 
performed by the State pursuant to an executed Addendum created pursuant to this 
Agreement. The annual statement shall include an itemization of all costs owed to the 
State by the County and an invoice for any outstanding balance. 
 
e. Be responsible for and pay any outstanding Addendum balance within 30 days of 
receipt of an itemized invoice from the County or as provided in the individual 
Addendum. 
 
f. 
Confirm per established procedures of the State's Central District Permit Office, that the 
County has a valid annual countywide Blanket Permit on file for only Routine/Minor 
maintenance and emergency maintenance work provided by the County within the 
State's rights of way.  On an annual basis, review and accept the County’s submittal for 
renewal, including insurance coverage, 60 days prior to the end of the term.   
 
g. Coordinate with the County for the County’s inspection of the routine or emergency 
highway maintenance projects undertaken by the State on behalf of the County, 
pursuant to the Addendum, that the County will own, operate and maintain.  
 
h. Prior to performing any activity, the State will need to get prior authorization from the 
County by completing the Work Order form as shown in Exhibit B. 
 
 
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2. The County will: 
 
a. Authorize the County’s Department of Transportation Director, or designee, to sign 
Addendum(s) created pursuant to this Agreement. 
  
b. Select routine or emergency highway maintenance projects, as shown generally 
outlined in Exhibit A, suitable for an Addendum, and enter into Addendum(s) with the 
State for the exchange of goods and/or services for highway maintenance projects. If the 
value of the County provided goods and/or services exchanged with the State is less 
than the value of goods and/or services provided by the State for any individual 
Addendum, the County shall remit to the State the difference in value prior to June 30th 
of each year, provided that the total aggregate reimbursement to the State for all 
Addendums entered into pursuant to this Agreement will not exceed $250,000 per fiscal 
year. 
 
c. Complete each State routine or emergency highway maintenance project in accordance 
with the latest edition Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) published 
by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and adopted by ADOT, as per A.R.S. § 
28-641, and the “Arizona Department of Transportation Standard Specifications and 
Details for Road and Bridge Construction”, current edition/revisions as of the date of 
each Addendum, when performing any work under this Agreement.  Traffic Control 
plans will be processed through the State’s Central District Permits Office. 
  
d. Prior to June 30th of each year, provide the State with an annual statement of services 
performed by the County pursuant to an executed Addendum created pursuant to this 
Agreement. The annual statement shall include an itemization of all costs owed to the 
County by the State and an invoice for any outstanding balance. 
 
e. Be responsible for and pay any outstanding Addendum balance within 30 days of 
receipt of an itemized invoice from the State or as provided in the individual Addendum. 
 
f. 
Automatically grant to the State, by execution of this Agreement, its agents and/or 
contractors, without cost, the temporary right to enter County rights of way, as 
required, to conduct any and all routine or emergency highway maintenance related 
activities, on, to and over said County rights of way. This temporary right will expire 
with completion of the routine or emergency highway maintenance. 
 
g. Coordinate with the State for the State’s inspection of the routine or emergency highway 
maintenance projects undertaken by the County on behalf of the State, pursuant to the 
Addendum, that the State will own, operate and maintain.  
 
h. Prior to performing any activity, the County will need to get prior authorization from 
the State by completing the Work Order form as shown in Exhibit B. 
 
3. The Parties agree: 
 
a. Each Addendum will describe the routine or emergency highway maintenance project 
and any goods and/or services that are being exchanged between the Parties.  If 
applicable, the Addendum will also state the amount of reimbursement owed to the 
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other Party if the value of goods or services exchanged is not of equal value; provided, 
however, the total aggregate reimbursement that is in excess of the value of the goods 
and/or services received for all Addendums entered into pursuant to this Agreement 
shall not exceed $250,000 per fiscal year. Each Party will maintain a record of the goods 
and/or services exchanged over the life of the Agreement. 
 
b. After the Parties enter an Addendum, and if there are unexpected or unforeseen costs 
that cause the value of the goods and/or services exchanged to become unequal or add 
to the amount of reimbursement for that Addendum, the Parties shall amend the 
Addendum, in writing; provided, however, that the additional reimbursement shall not 
cause the total aggregate reimbursement for all Addendums to exceed $250,000 per 
fiscal year. 
 
c. All routine or emergency highway maintenance projects shall be performed with 
existing resources. 
 
d. The State and the County shall bear the expense of each Addendum separately and shall 
ensure that sufficient funding is available prior to executing an Addendum. 
 
e. Work activity shall only be performed on locations adjacent to ADOT right of way. 
 
 
   
III. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS 
 
1. Effective Date. This Agreement shall become effective upon signing and dating of all Parties. 
 
2. Amendments. Any change or modification to this Agreement will only occur with the mutual 
written consent of both Parties. 
 
3. Duration. The terms, conditions and provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force 
and effect for five years. 
 
4. Cancellation. This Agreement may be canceled at any time, so long as the canceling Party 
provides at least 30 days’ written notice to the other Party.  In case of termination of this 
Agreement for any reason, the Parties will have a continuing obligation to comply with the 
terms of this Agreement until all requirements under this Agreement are completed. 
 
5. Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act. The Parties warrant compliance with 
the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 and associated 2008 
Amendments (the “Act”). Additionally, in a timely manner, the County will provide 
information that is requested by the State to enable the State to comply with the 
requirements of the Act, as may be applicable. 
 
6. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with 
Arizona laws. 
 
7. Conflicts of Interest. This Agreement may be canceled in accordance with A.R.S. § 38-511. 
 
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8. Inspection and Audit. The County shall retain all books, accounts, reports, files and other 
records relating to this Agreement which shall be subject at all reasonable times to 
inspection and audit by the State for five years after completion of the Project. Such records 
shall be produced by the County, electronically or at the State office as set forth in this 
Agreement, at the request of ADOT. 
 
9. Title VI. The County acknowledges and will comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act Of 
1964. 
 
10. Non-Discrimination. This Agreement is subject to all applicable provisions of the Americans 
with Disabilities Act (Public Law 101-336, 42 U.S.C. 12101-12213) and all applicable federal 
regulations under the Act, including 28 CFR Parts 35 and 36. The Parties to this Agreement 
shall comply with Executive Order Number 2009-09, as amended by Executive Order 2023-
01, issued by the Governor of the State of Arizona and incorporated in this Agreement by 
reference regarding “Non-Discrimination.” 
 
11. Non-Availability of Funds. Every obligation of the State under this Agreement is conditioned 
upon the availability of funds appropriated or allocated for the fulfillment of such 
obligations. If funds are not allocated and available for the continuance of this Agreement, 
this Agreement may be terminated by the State at the end of the period for which the funds 
are available. No liability shall accrue to the State in the event this provision is exercised, 
and the State shall not be obligated or liable for any future payments as a result of 
termination under this paragraph. 
 
12. Arbitration. In the event of any controversy, which may arise out of this Agreement, the 
Parties agree to abide by arbitration as is set forth for public works contracts if required by 
A.R.S. § 12-1518. 
 
13. E-Verify. The Parties shall comply with the applicable requirements of A.R.S. § 41-4401. 
 
14. Contractor Certifications. The Parties shall certify that all contractors comply with the 
applicable requirements of A.R.S. §§ 35-393.01 and 35-394.  
 
15. Other Applicable Laws. The Parties shall comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations 
and ordinances, as may be amended. 
 
16. Notices. All notices or demands upon any Party to this Agreement shall be in writing and 
shall be delivered electronically, in person, or sent by mail, addressed as follows: 
 
For Agreement Administration: 
Arizona Department of Transportation 
Joint Project Agreement Group 
205 S. 17th Avenue, Mail Drop 637E 
Phoenix, AZ 85007 
JPABranch@azdot.gov 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Maricopa County Department of  
Transportation 
Attn: Intergovernmental 
Relations 
2901 W. Durango Street 
Phoenix, AZ 85009 
602.506.5858 
 
 
 
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For Project Administration: 
Arizona Department of Transportation 
Central District 
2140 W. Hilton Ave., Mail Drop E700 
Phoenix, AZ 85009 
(602) 712-6664  
 
 
For Financial Administration:  
Arizona Department of Transportation 
Central District 
2140 W. Hilton Ave., Mail Drop E700 
Phoenix, AZ 85009 
(602) 712-6664  
 
 
Maricopa County Department of  
Transportation 
Attn: Mitch Wagner 
2901 W. Durango Street 
Phoenix, AZ 85009 
602.506.5858 
 
 
Maricopa County Department of  
Transportation 
Attn: Mary Ann Roder 
2901 W. Durango Street 
Phoenix, AZ 85009 
602.506.8644 
 
17. Revisions to Contacts. Any revisions to the names and addresses above may be updated 
administratively by either Party and shall be in writing. 
 
18. Legal Counsel Approval. In accordance with A.R.S. § 11-952 (D),  the written determination 
of each Party’s legal counsel providing that the Parties are authorized under the laws of this 
State to enter into this Agreement and that the Agreement is in proper form is set forth 
below. 
 
19. Electronic Signatures.  This Agreement may be signed in an electronic format including 
DocuSign. 
 
 
 
 
 
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement to be effective upon the full 
completion of signing and dating by all Parties to this Agreement. 
 
MARICOPA COUNTY  
 
 
By _________________________________________________Date________________ 
        JESSE GUTIERREZ 
        Transportation Director 
 
 
Approved and accepted by: 
 
 
By ______________________________ Date___________ 
        JACK SELLERS  
       Chairman, Board of Supervisors 
 
 
By ______________________________ Date___________ 
        JUANITA GARZA 
        Clerk of the Board 
 
 
I have reviewed the above referenced Intergovernmental Agreement between the State of 
Arizona, acting by and through its Department of Transportation, and Maricopa County, an 
agreement among public agencies which, has been reviewed pursuant to A.R.S. §§ 11-951 
through 11-954 and A.R.S. § 11-251 and declare this Agreement to be in proper form and within 
the powers and authority granted to the County under the laws of the State of Arizona. 
 
No opinion is expressed as to the authority of the State to enter into this Agreement.  
Approved as to Form: 
 
 
 
By _________________________________________________Date_________________ 
       County Attorney  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 
 
 
By ______________________________Date___________ 
       STEVE BOSCHEN, PE 
       Infrastructure Delivery and Operations Division 
Division Director 
 
 
This Agreement between public agencies, the State of Arizona and Maricopa County, has been 
reviewed pursuant to A.R.S. §§ 11-951 through 11-954 and A.R.S. § 28-401, by the 
undersigned Assistant Attorney General who has determined that it is in the proper form and 
is within the powers and authority granted to the State of Arizona. No opinion is expressed as 
to the authority of the remaining Parties, other than the State or its agencies, to enter into said 
Agreement. 
 
 
By ________________________________________________Date_________________ 
       Assistant Attorney General 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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EXHIBIT A 
 
Road-related Tasks: 
 
a. Grading 
 
b. Sweeping 
 
c. Surface Treatment/Seal Coats 
 
d. Signage 
 
e. Striping 
 
f. 
Debris Removal 
 
g. Homeless encampment cleanup 
 
h. Material Hauling 
 
i. 
Fence Repair 
 
j. 
Storm Drain/Culvert Repair 
 
k. Barricading 
 
l. 
Pothole Repair 
 
m. Signal Maintenance 
 
n. Equipment Exchange 
 
o. Concrete Repair 
 
p. Bridge Repairs 
 
q. Storm Repairs 
 
r. Guardrail Repairs 
 
 
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EXHIBIT B 
Work Order Form 
                                                                                                                                      Date:______________  
Route:___________________ Beginning MP______________End MP_________________ 
Direction:__________ 
Mainline/Ramp/FR/Roadway:_______________________________________________________ 
Scope:  ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 
  
The amount is estimated as $___________________ 
  
 
 
 
The work is requested by  ________________________The work order is concurred by _________________ 
                                             County/State Representative  
 
 State/County Representative 
  
Approved 
_____________________________ 
 
___________________________ 
Jesse Gutierrez, McDOT 
 
Randy Everett, ADOT 
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