MCSO 911-FY25_GRANT AGREEMENT.PDF

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION
ARIZONA 9-1-1 PROGRAM
GRANT AGREEMENT
Grant Number: ADOA-AZ911-25-11
This Grant Agreement (“Agreement”) is between the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, acting as System Administrator,
(“Grantee”), participating and the State of Arizona, acting through the Arizona Department of Administration
(“ADOA”), (sometimes, individually, a “Party,” or collectively, “Parties”).
AUTHORIZATION
1.
A.R.S § 41-704 authorizes the Arizona Department of Administration to administer the emergency telecommunication
services revolving fund in accordance with A.R.S. 11-951; 11-952 and 41-101.01.
BACKGROUND
2.
The Arizona 9-1-1 Grant Program is designed to assist Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs), in collaboration with
regional and local jurisdictions, perform activities related to implementation and operation of their respective
emergency telecommunication system.
PURPOSE OF THE AGREEMENT
3.
Distribution of funding per A.R.S § 41-704, which establishes the administration of the emergency telecommunication
services revolving fund.
TERM, EFFECTIVE DATE, AND Termination
4.
Term and Effective Date: This Agreement will commence on July 1, 2024 and terminate on June 30, 2025. This
agreement expires at the end of the award period unless prior written approval for an extension has been obtained by
ADOA. A request for an extension must be received by ADOA, sixty (60) days prior to the end of the award period.
ADOA in its sole discretion may approve an extension to further the goals and objectives of the program, and
determine the length of any extension.
OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES
5.
Responsibilities of the Grantee:
5.1. Grantee agrees that grant funds will be used in accordance with the approved application, applicable statutes,
program rules, guidelines and special conditions. ADOA supports the use of these funds in accordance with
the ARS § 41-704 for activities such as:
5.1.1. Adoption and operation of Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) services and applications, including monthly
recurring costs for 9-1-1 equipment, network, maintenance, and hardware and software support
5.1.2. Facilitate the migration of the State’s PSAPs to the Next Generation of 9-1-1 capability
5.1.3. Migration to an Emergency Services IP-enabled (ESINet) network
5.1.4. Solutions that meet or exceed the National Emergency Number Association (NENA), Federal
Communications Commission (FCC), international, and industry standards or requirements.
5.1.5. The National Emergency Number Association (NENA) defines NG9-1-1 as: “An Internet Protocol (IP)
based system comprised of managed Emergency Services IP networks (ESInets), functional elements
(applications), and databases that replicate traditional E9-1-1 features and functions and provides additional
capabilities. NG9-1-1 is designed to provide access to emergency services from all connected
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communications sources, and provide multimedia data capabilities for Public Safety Answering Points
(PSAPs) and other emergency services organizations.”
5.2. Grantee agrees that the following activities will be reimbursed only through Administrative Cost and subject to
the aggregate limitation on such costs:
5.2.1. Personnel. Costs associated with administrative oversight of managing local contracts and technical support.
Costs associated with GIS coordinator, if it is an employee of the System Administrator’s agency.
5.2.2. Fringe Benefits. Employee related expenses associated with administrative oversight of managing local
contracts and/or GIS coordinator.
5.2.3. Travel. Travel requests for training, conferences, etc. related to System Administrator and/or GIS
coordinator functions. Travel costs will only be reimbursed based on the State rate per diem identified in
SAAM 50.
5.2.4. Supplies. Costs associated with supplies related to System Administration functions.
5.2.5. Other Costs. Training or education assistance related to System Administration and/or GIS coordinator
functions.
5.3. Grantee agrees that it will submit financial and activity reports to ADOA in a format provided by ADOA,
documenting the activities supported by these grant funds and providing an assessment of the impact of these
activities which may include documentation of project milestones. In the event reports are not received on or
before the indicated date(s), funding may be suspended until such time as delinquent report(s) are received.
5.4. Grantee understands that financial reports are required as an accounting of expenditures for either
reimbursement or ADOA-approved payments. Reports are due pursuant to the schedule listed in this
agreement.
5.5. Grantee agrees to pay vendors in a timely manner on behalf of the PSAPs in their jurisdictions. Late fees on
invoices will not be reimbursed by ADOA.
5.6. The final request for reimbursement of grant funds must be received by ADOA no later than forty-five (45)
days after the last day of the award period.
5.7. All goods and services must be received or have reasonable expectations thereof and placed in service by
Grantee by the expiration of this award.
5.8. Grantee agrees to remit all unexpended grant funds to ADOA within thirty (30) days of written request
received from ADOA.
5.9. Grantee agrees that all encumbered funds must be expended and that goods and services must be paid within
forty-five (45) days of expiration of this award.
5.10.
Grantee agrees to cooperate and participate with any and all assessments, evaluation efforts or information
and data collection requests, and acknowledges that the State grantor agency has the right to obtain, reproduce,
publish, or use data provided under this award in accordance with applicable statutes, rules, and guidelines.
5.11. Grantee understands that grant funds may not be released until Grantee is compliant with all
requirements of grant agreement.
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5.12.
Required activity and financial reports are submitted according to the following schedule(s):
ACTIVITY REPORTS
Report Due:
Due Date:
GIS Data Submissions
Quarter 1
September 30, 2024
Quarter 2
December 31, 2024
Quarter 3
March 31st, 2025
Quarter 4
June 30th, 2025
FINANCIAL REPORTS
Report Period:
Due Date:
Report Period:
Due Date:
July 1 – July 31
August 25
January 1 – January 31
February 25
August 1 – August 31
September 25
February 1 – February 29
March 25
September 1 – September 30
October 25
March 1 – March 31
April 25
October 1 – October 31
November 25
April 1 – April 30
May 25
November 1 – November 30
December 25
May 1 – May 31
June 25
December 1 – December 31
January 25
June 1 – June 30
July 25
*More frequent reports may be required for GRANTEES who are considered high risk.
6.
Responsibilities of the State:
6.1. It is agreed and understood that the total to be paid by ADOA under this Agreement shall not exceed
$1,023,892 in state funds.
6.2. Once the financial reimbursement request is approved by ADOA, payment to Grantee will be completed within
5 business days.
6.3.
APPROVED LINE ITEM PROGRAM BUDGET
Personnel
$0.00
Fringe Benefits
$0.00
Travel
$0.00
Equipment
$0.00
Supplies
$0.00
Contractual/Outside Services
$1,007,074
Construction
$0.00
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Other Costs
$16,818
Total
$1,023,892
UNIFORM TERMS AND CONDITIONS
7.
Grant Administration and Operation
7.1. Records. Under A.R.S. § 35-214 and § 35-215, the Grantee shall retain any and all Data and other “records”
relating to the acquisition and performance of the agreement for a period of five (5) years after the completion
of the award. All records shall be subject to inspection and audit by the State at reasonable times. Upon
request, the grantee shall produce a legible copy of any or all such records.
7.2. Non-Discrimination. The grantee shall comply with State Executive Orders No. 2023-01, 2009-09, and any and
all other applicable Federal and State laws, rules and regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities
Act.
7.3. Audit. Pursuant to A.R.S. § 35-214, at any time during the term of this agreement and five (5) years thereafter,
the grantee’s books and records shall be subject to audit by the State and, where applicable, the Federal
Government, to the extent that the books and records relate to the performance of the agreement.
7.4. Facilities Inspection and Materials Testing. The grantee agrees to permit access to its facilities, and the
grantee’s processes or services, at reasonable times for inspection of the facilities or Materials covered under
this award as required under A.R.S. § 41-2547. The State shall also have the right to test, at its own cost, the
Materials to be supplied under this award. Neither inspection of the grantees facilities nor Materials testing
shall constitute final acceptance of the Materials or Services.
7.5. Advertising, Publishing and Promotion of Award. The grantee shall not use, advertise or promote information
for commercial benefit concerning this award without the prior written approval of the Grants Administrator.
8.
Federal Immigration and Nationality Act. Grantee shall comply with all federal, state and local immigration laws and
regulations relating to the immigration status of their employees during the term of the award. The State shall retain
the right to perform random audits of grantee records or to inspect papers of any employee thereof to ensure
compliance. Should the State determine that the grantee be found noncompliant, the State may pursue all remedies
allowed by law, including, but not limited to: suspension of work, termination of the award for default and suspension.
9.
E-Verify Requirements. In accordance with A.R.S. § 41-4401, grantee warrants compliance with all Federal
immigration laws and regulations relating to employees and warrants its compliance with Section A.R.S. § 23- 214,
Subsection A.
10. Availability of Funds for the Current State Fiscal Year. Should the State Legislature enter back into session and reduce
the appropriations or for any reason and these Materials or Services are not funded, the State may take any of the
following actions:
10.1.1. Accept a decrease in award offered to the grantee;
10.1.2. Cancel the award; or
10.1.3. Cancel the award and re-solicit the requirements.
11. Personnel. Grantee warrants that its personnel will perform their duties under the agreement in a professional manner,
applying the requisite skills and knowledge, consistent with industry standards, and in accordance with the
requirements of the award. Grantee further warrants that its key personnel will maintain any and all certifications
relevant to their work, and grantee shall provide individual evidence of certification to State’s authorized
representatives upon request.
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12. False Statements. Grantee represents and warrants that all statements and information grantee prepared and submitted
in response to the Solicitation or as part of the grantee documents are current, complete, true, and accurate. If the
Grants Administrator determines that grantee submitted an application with a false statement, or makes material
misrepresentations during the performance of the award, the Grants Administrator may determine that grantee has
materially breached the agreement and may void the submitted application and any resulting agreement.
13. Agreement Termination
13.1.
Cancellation for Conflict of Interest. Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-511, the State may cancel this agreement
within three (3) years after agreement execution without penalty or further obligation if any person
significantly involved in initiating, negotiating, securing, drafting or creating the agreement on behalf of the
State is or becomes at any time while the agreement or an extension of the agreement is in effect an employee
of or a consultant to any other party to this agreement with respect to the subject matter of the agreement. The
cancellation shall be effective when the grantee receives written notice of the cancellation unless the notice
specifies a later time. If the grantee is a political subdivision of the State, it may also cancel this award as
provided in A.R.S. § 38-511.
13.2.
Termination for Convenience. The State reserves the right to terminate the agreement, in whole or in part at
any time when in the best interest of the State, without penalty or recourse. Upon receipt of the written notice,
the grantee shall stop all work, as directed in the notice, notify all contractors of the effective date of the
termination and minimize all further costs to the State. The grantee shall be entitled to receive just and
equitable compensation for work in progress, work completed, and Materials or Services accepted before the
effective date of the termination. The cost principles and procedures provided in A.R.S. § 41-2543 and A.A.C.
Title 2, Chapter 7, Article 7, shall apply.
14. Agreement Claims. All agreement claims or controversies under this agreement shall be resolved according to A.R.S.
Title 41, Chapter 23, Article 9, and rules adopted thereunder.
15. Arbitration. The parties to this agreement agree to resolve all disputes arising out of or relating to this agreement
through arbitration, after exhausting applicable administrative review, to the extent required byA.R.S. § 12-1518,
except as may be required by other applicable statutes (A.R.S. Title 41).
16. This Agreement does not imply authority to perform any tasks or accept any responsibility not expressly stated in this
Agreement.
17. This Agreement does not create a duty or responsibility unless the intention to do so is clearly and unambiguously
stated in this Agreement. This Agreement shall not relieve the Parties of any obligation or responsibility imposed on it
by law.
18. This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the Parties with respect to its subject matter and supersedes all prior
and contemporaneous agreements, understandings, and inducements, whether express or implied, oral or written.
19. Any change, modification, or extension of this Agreement must be submitted through ADOA’s online grant
management system, eCivis, and approved by ADOA.
20. This Agreement has been arrived at by negotiation and shall not be construed for or against any Party.
21. The failure of either Party to insist in any one or more instances upon the full and complete performance of any of the
terms and provisions of this Agreement to be performed by the other Party or to take any action permitted by this
Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment of the right to insist upon full and complete
performance of the same or any other covenant or condition either in the past or in the future. The acceptance by
either Party of sums less than may be due and owing at any time shall not be construed as an accord and satisfaction.
22. The substantive laws of Arizona (without reference to any choice of law principles) shall govern the interpretation,
validity, performance and enforcement of this Agreement. The Parties further agree to cooperate in all ways
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reasonable and necessary to comply with the applicable statutes, including amending this Agreement as needed in the
future and making any refunds or payments that might be required to bring the Parties into full compliance with
applicable law.
23. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to create any third-party beneficiary rights; and the State and the Grantee
expressly state that this Agreement does not create any third-party rights of enforcement.
24. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, all such counterparts shall be deemed to constitute
one and the same instrument, and each of said counterparts shall be deemed an original hereof.
25. If the last day of any time stated herein shall fall on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday in the State of Arizona, then
the duration of such time shall be extended so that it shall end on the next succeeding day which is not a Saturday,
Sunday, or legal holiday.
26. Except as expressly provided herein, no Party may delegate or assign its rights or responsibilities under this
Agreement without prior written approval of the other Party and any purported assignment or delegation in violation
of this provision shall be void.
27. The Parties to this Agreement agree to resolve all disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement through
arbitration, after exhausting applicable administrative review, to the extent required by A.RS. § 12-1518, except as
may be required by other applicable statutes.
28. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid, the remainder of the Agreement shall not be affected thereby and
all other parts of this Agreement shall be in full force and effect.
29. Any deviation or failure to comply with the purpose and/or conditions of this Agreement without prior approval may
constitute sufficient reason for ADOA to terminate this Agreement, revoke the grant, require the return of all unspent
funds, perform an audit of expended funds, and require the return of any previously spent funds which are deemed to
have been spent in violation of the purpose or conditions of this grant.
30. All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be given in writing and addressed as follows:
A. If to the Arizona 9-1-1 Program:
Arizona Department of Administration
Arizona 9-1-1 Program
100 North 15th Avenue, Suite 302
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Attention: Arizona 9-1-1 Program
B. If to the GRANTEE:
MCSO
550 W Jackson St.
Phoenix, AZ 85003
ATTENTION: Jim Stilwell
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Arizona Department of Administration
Arizona 9-1-1 Program
GRANT AGREEMENT CONTINUATION SHEET
SPECIAL CONDITION(S)
1.
GRANTEE must submit a current service plan to ADOA. If a service plan is not complete, a letter
requesting an extension with an estimated completion date must be submitted for approval before
financial reimbursements will be made.
2.
GRANTEE must submit copies of executed Memorandum of Understandings (MOUs) between each
System’s PSAP and the System Administrator before financial reimbursements will be made.
3.
GRANTEE must notify ADOA within 10 days if the GRANTEE is unable to perform the function of
System Administrator on behalf of PSAPs in their jurisdiction. Administrative funds may be reduced to
the System Administrator if ADOA assumes responsibility of the duties under this agreement.
4.
GRANTEE must enroll in automatic clearinghouse payments. Grantee must complete the document
titled “State of Arizona Substitute W-9 and ACH Vendor Authorization Forms & Instructions. Vendor
account set-up and payment information can be found at: https://gao.az.gov
5.
GRANTEE agrees to share GIS data, at minimum, once per quarter (4) times per fiscal year upon request
from ADOA, Arizona 9-1-1 Program, in order to support ongoing statewide initiatives. Data shared will
not be distributed for commercial use and is pursuant to A.R.S. § 37-178.
6.
GRANTEE agrees to allow ADOA to deploy a data analytic tool provided by the Arizona 9-1-1 Program
and work with all PSAPs within their 9-1-1 System and the Arizona 9-1-1 Program during
implementation.
7.
GRANTEE agrees to work with all PSAPs within their 9-1-1 System and the Arizona 9-1-1 Program to
implement text-to-9-1-1 service.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have made and executed the Agreement the day and year first above written.
FOR GRANTEE:
Authorized Signatory
Date
Printed Name and Title
Additional signature(s) if required by political subdivision
Date
Printed Name and Title
Date
FOR ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION:
Arizona 9-1-1 Program
Date
Arizona Department of Administration
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Jack Sellers, Chairman

Arizona Department of Administration 
Arizona 9-1-1 Program 
Grant Agreement: ADOA-AZ911-25-11 
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Maricopa County 
ATTEST: 
 Juanita Garza       
  Date 
 Clerk of the Board of Supervisors 
APPROVED AS TO FORM 
This ____ day of ____________________, 20__ 
By: ___________________________________ 
  Deputy Maricopa County Attorney