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CONTRACT FOR 
 
FLEXIBLE FUNDING ACCOUNT SERVICES  
 
 
This Contract is entered into this 8 day of December 2021 by and between Maricopa County (“County”), a 
political subdivision of the State of Arizona, and the Human Services Campus, Inc. referred to hereinafter 
as the “Subrecipient” for service delivery under Serial 220139- RFP.  
 
This contract is beginning on the 8th Day of December 2021 and ending the 30th day of June, 2024. 
 
The Subrecipient and the County are collectively referred to as the “Parties” and individually as a “Party.” 
The Parties, for and in consideration of the covenants and conditions set forth herein, shall provide and 
perform the services as set forth below. All rights and obligations of the Parties shall be governed by the 
terms of this Contract, including its Exhibits, Attachments, Appendices, and any Subcontracts or 
Amendments as set forth herein. 
 
This Contract was procured in accordance with the Maricopa County Procurement Code and 
contains all the terms and conditions agreed to by both Parties. No other understanding, oral or 
otherwise, regarding the subject matter of this Contract shall be deemed to exist or to bind the 
Parties. Nothing in this Contract shall be construed as consent to any lawsuit or waiver of any 
defense in any lawsuit brought against the State of Arizona, the County, or the Subrecipient, in any 
State or Federal Court nor shall the services being provided extend beyond the time required to 
satisfy the immediate needs of the County due to the current state of emergency.    
 
 
Legal notice under this Contract shall be given by personal delivery or by registered or certified mail, 
postage prepaid and return receipt requested, to the addresses set forth below. If the legal notice is 
personally delivered, it is deemed given and effective upon receipt by the Party to whom it is addressed. If 
the legal notice is mailed, it is deemed given and effective three (3) days after it is mailed by registered or 
certified mail. 
 
Notice to Subrecipient:  
 
Phone:  
 
Address:  
 
Notice to Department: Irma Guzman, Procurement Officer 
 
Phone:  602 506-8715 
 
Address:  160 South 4th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ85003

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FLEXIBLE FUNDING ACCOUNT SERVICES 
 
1.0 
INTENT 
 
1.1 
The Subrecipient shall provide the services identified in the Scope of Work. 
 
1.2 
The Contract shall be effective upon the date noted on page 1 of this Contract and shall be 
effective through June 30, 2024. 
 
2.0 
SCOPE OF WORK  
 
The Subrecipient shall be responsible for the implementation, and administration of the Flexible 
Funding Account Program to include: 
 
• 
SERVICE DELIVERY 
• 
EMPLOYEE MANAGEMENT 
• 
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 
• 
PARTICIPANT RECORD KEEPING 
• 
CONFIDENTIALITY OF CLIENT INFORMATION 
• 
UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS 
• 
FISCAL MANAGEMENT  
• 
PROGRAM MONITORING 
 
2.1 
SERVICE DELIVERY 
 
The Subrecipient will develop a process that provides the HSPs the ability to quickly submit 
a request for flexible funding of up to $2,500 per household per year to support individuals 
and/or families who were previously homeless to remain housed or to eliminate barriers to 
attaining housing. 
 
2.1.1 
Service Eligibility 
 
2.1.1.1 All clients assisted must have an active entry in HMIS from March 2020 or 
later. 
 
2.1.1.2 Flexible Spending Account funds must be for the purpose of clients to 
obtain or retain housing and/or eliminate barriers in obtaining or retaining 
housing. 
 
2.1.1.3 HSPs must demonstrate that the flexible fund is the option of last resort or 
meets an immediate need that other funding sources are unable to cover. 
 
2.1.2 
The Subrecipient shall have policies, procedures, protocols, and/or other 
safeguards in place to ensure funds are provided for those purposes. 
 
2.1.3 
The Subrecipient is required to develop a standardized process or application for 
HSPs to complete when requesting Flexible Spending Account funds.  
 
2.1.4 
The Subrecipient will coordinate with the HSPs to develop the most efficient and 
effective way to provide the funds for activities that will help participants maintain 
or obtain stable housing. Examples of possible expenditures are outlined below: 
 
2.1.4.1 
Current and previous rent and utility arrears; 
2.1.4.2 
Personal items needed to obtain or sustain housing (furniture, 
appliances, clothing, etc.); 
2.1.4.3 
Legal fees for prior legal judgments or expunging legal judgements; 
2.1.4.4 
Vehicle repairs to prevent loss of employment;

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2.1.4.5 
Housing search and placement; 
2.1.4.6 
Rental application fees (when charged by owner to all applicants); 
2.1.4.7 
Security deposits (no more than two month’s rent); 
2.1.4.8 
Rent for the last month of a lease agreement; 
2.1.4.9 
Utility deposits (when required by utility company for all customers); 
and/or 
2.1.4.10 
Moving and storage costs for up to three months (e.g. truck rental, 
moving company, storage unit). 
2.1.5 
The Subrecipient shall obtain adequate supporting documentation (established by 
their policies/procedures/protocols/other safeguards) and other information from 
HSPs as necessary to ensure funds will be used for specific allowable purposes. 
2.1.6 
The Subrecipient will ensure timely communication and respond to HSPs within 
(3) three business days of submitted inquires or questions. 
2.1.7 
The Subrecipient shall document and track reasoning/justification for denying a 
request for funding. 
2.1.8 
Application Processing Schedules: The Subrecipient shall process applications 
according to the following timelines: 
2.1.8.1 
The Subrecipient shall review client applications submitted by the HSP 
within two business days of submission. 
2.1.8.2 
The Subrecipient shall communicate and work with the HSP to resolve 
any application deficiencies or ineligible request not to exceed five 
business days of the original submission. 
2.1.8.3 
The Subrecipient shall pay the identified vendor of the service or item 
that was requested within 15 business days of the approved request 
for funds.  Payments will NOT be made directly to clients.  
2.1.8.4 
The Subrecipient shall document all cases where application 
processing falls outside of the above timelines and document the 
reasons for going over that timeline. 
2.1.9 
Application Processing Timeliness: To ensure the Subrecipient processes 
applications in a timely manner the Subrecipient will have a tracking mechanism 
to record application processing steps.  
2.1.10 Application Requirements: The Subrecipient shall require HSPs to provide at a 
minimum the HMIS number of clients and the invoices or documentation of 
requested flexible funding expense.  
2.1.11 Equal Opportunity, Fair Housing, And Equal Access Rule: 
2.1.11.1 Subrecipient shall ensure services deliver adheres to the following: Fair 
Housing Act (24 CFR 100); Executive Order 12259 (Equal Opportunity 
in Housing); Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (24 CFR 1); Age 
Discrimination Act of 1975 (25 CFR 146); Section 504 of the 
Rehabilitation Act (24 CFR 8); Executive Order 11246 (Equal 
Employment Opportunity). In addition, Subrecipient must adhere to the 
accessibility standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act, The Fair 
Housing Act, and the Rehabilitation Act, as revised. More information 
can 
be 
found 
at: 
https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp/fair_hou
sing_rights_and_obligations.

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2.1.11.2 Subrecipient must have the capacity to provide equal access to Housing 
and Urban Development (HUD) programs regardless of sexual 
orientation or gender identity 24 CFR Parts 5, 200, 203, 236, 400, 570, 
574, 882, 891, and 982. 
 
2.2 
EMPLOYEE MANAGEMENT 
 
Subrecipient shall ensure the following:  
 
2.2.1 
Background checks and fingerprint clearance cards must be obtained for all staff 
members who have direct contact with those experiencing homelessness.  If a staff 
member, is unable to obtain a Level 1 fingerprint clearance card than there must 
be documentation that they have appealed this.  If the appeal is not obtained then 
the staff member can no longer work on any part of the project that is agreement 
is funding.  
 
2.2.2 
Staff have the ability to assist individuals facing language barriers.  
 
2.2.3 
Staff are culturally competent and sensitive to the needs of the individuals seeking 
services. 
 
2.2.4 
Maintain the personnel referenced in their proposal throughout the term of the 
contract. If Subrecipient personnel’s employment status changes, then the 
Subrecipient shall provide County a list of proposed replacements with equivalent 
or greater experience. 
 
2.2.5 
Under no circumstances shall service delivery be impacted by a personnel change 
on the part of the Subrecipient. 
 
2.2.6 
The Subrecipient shall not reassign any key personnel identified in their proposal 
without the express consent of the County. 
 
2.2.7 
The County reserves the right to demand Subrecipient immediately remove from 
its premises any personnel it determines to be a risk to service delivery. 
 
2.3 
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 
 
2.3.1 
The Subrecipient shall provide monthly and annual reports to the Maricopa County 
Human Services Department - Housing and Community Development Division 
Assistant Director: 
 
2.3.1.1 Monthly reports due no later than the 15th calendar day of each month 
shall include information for the prior month. Monthly reports will include: 
 
2.3.1.1.1 
A brief summary of services provided. 
 
2.3.1.1.2 
Number of assistance applications processed. 
 
2.3.1.1.3 
Number of people prevented from returning to homelessness 
with the help of flexible funding. 
 
2.3.1.1.4 
Number of people experiencing homelessness who obtained 
housing with the help of flexible funding. 
 
2.3.1.1.5 
Number of people who returned to homelessness six months 
following the assistance was provided.

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2.3.1.1.6 
Financial information supporting invoice charges such as 
receipts, general ledger charges, etc. 
 
2.3.1.1.7 
CoC APR  
 
2.3.1.1.8 
HMIS 0323 Demographic Report  
 
2.3.1.1.9 
HMIS 0550 Exit Destination Report 
 
2.3.1.2 Annual reports are due by July 15th of each year. Annual reports shall 
include a summary of the prior year’s activities and performance 
measures. 
 
2.3.1.3 A final report is due no later than July 30, 2024 or 30 days after all flexible 
funding has been distributed, whichever comes first. 
 
2.3.1.4 Additional reports may be requested by County and Federal requirements. 
 
2.4 
PARTICIPANT RECORD KEEPING 
 
Subrecipient shall be responsible for maintaining participant activity and recording all 
activity in HMIS.  
 
2.5 
CONFIDENTIALITY OF CLIENT INFORMATION 
 
2.5.1 
Compliance: The Subrecipient, its personnel, volunteers, interns, and 
subcontractors, unless otherwise exempt, shall adhere to all federal, state, and 
local laws regarding confidentiality including, but not limited to the Health 
Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Pub. L. No. 1-4-191 (1996) 
and regulations promulgated there under. 
 
2.5.2 
Personal Identifiable Information (PII): PII is any data that could potentially identify 
a specific individual. The Subrecipient shall ensure information containing 
participants’ PII is not transmitted either electronically or hard copy. 
 
2.5.3 
Prohibition: The Subrecipient, its personnel, subcontractors, volunteers, and 
interns shall not divulge, or release information received from County staff about 
any participant to anyone without a court order, except to the program staff, or 
anyone authorized by the Maricopa County Human Services Department Assistant 
Director of the Housing and Community Development Division to receive it. 
Violation of this paragraph or applicable law shall constitute grounds to terminate 
the contract. 
 
2.5.4 
Release Authorization: Release of records containing participant information 
requires a signed authorization/release form executed in accordance with current 
state licensing and federal standards. All release authorization forms shall be 
maintained by the Subrecipient and indicate the person or agency to receive the 
information, the specific information to be released, and the expiration date or 
event triggering the expiration date of the release, and shall be signed by the 
Participant. Release forms shall meet all federal and state requirements, as 
applicable and including, but not limited to, 42 CFR Part 2 (Authorization for Use 
and Disclosure of Protected Health Information form). Unless the Subrecipient is 
otherwise exempt, disclosures must be accounted for within 45 CFR 164.528 
(Accounting of disclosure of protected health information).

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2.5.5 
Record Dissemination: Except for the people identified in the Notices section, the 
Subrecipient shall refer people requesting records or written documentation 
containing participant information relating to the contract to County staff. The 
Subrecipient shall maintain release authorization forms to track the dissemination 
of information in each Participant’s record, except for the release of record to the 
County staff. 
 
2.5.6 
Research Data: Notwithstanding any other provision of the contract, the 
Subrecipient shall not provide to anyone other than County staff any information, 
including information about participants in whatever form, for research purposes 
without the prior written approval of the individual listed in the notices section.  
 
2.6 
UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS 
 
By submitting a proposal, the applicant agrees to comply with applicable provisions of Title 
2, subtitle A, Chapter II, Part 200—UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS, 
COST PRINCIPLES, AND AUDIT REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL AWARDS contained 
in 2 C.F.R. §200, et seq. 
 
2.7 
FISCAL MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION 
 
2.7.1 
Financial Management 
 
2.7.1.1 In accordance with 29 CFR 97.20, subrecipient shall establish and 
maintain a special (separate) bank account for funds provided under the 
contract, or an accounting system that assures the safeguarding and 
accountability of all assets provided under the contract. 
 
2.7.1.2 No part of the funds deposited in the special bank account shall be 
commingled with other funds of the subrecipient. Any interest earned shall 
be disposed of in a manner specified by the County in accordance with 
applicable State and Federal regulations. If a separate bank account is 
established, the Subrecipient shall provide a signed special bank account 
agreement authorizing the County to obtain information about the account. 
If an accounting system is used, it shall be in accordance with generally 
accepted accounting principles. 
 
2.7.1.3 Subrecipient shall maintain financial records indicating the amounts 
distributed to participants and total funds available for distribution. 
 
2.7.1.4 The Subrecipient shall maintain a financial management system that 
meets the following standards: 
 
2.7.1.4.1 
Financial reporting: The Subrecipient must provide accurate, 
current, and complete disclosure of the financial results of 
financially assisted activities must be made in accordance 
with the financial reporting requirements of the contract. 
 
2.7.1.4.2 
Accounting records: The Subrecipient must maintain records 
adequately identifying the source and application of funds 
provided for financially assisted activities. These records must 
contain 
information 
pertaining 
to 
the 
contract 
and 
authorizations, obligations, unobligated balances, assets, 
liabilities, outlays or expenditures, and income. 
 
2.7.1.4.3 
Internal control: The Subrecipient shall maintain effective 
control and accountability for all agreement cash, real and 
personal property, and other assets. The Subrecipient must

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adequately safeguard all such property and must assure that 
it is used solely for authorized purposes. 
 
2.7.1.4.4 
Budget control: The Subrecipient must maintain actual 
expenditures or outlays compared with budgeted amounts for 
the agreement. Financial information must be related to 
performance or productivity data, including the development 
of unit cost information whenever appropriate or specifically 
required in the agreement. If unit cost data is required, 
estimates based on available documentation will be accepted 
whenever possible. 
 
2.7.1.4.5 
Allowable cost: The Subrecipient must use 2 CFR Part 200 
Subpart E — Cost Principles regulations, the terms of the 
contract will be followed in determining the reasonableness, 
allow ability, and allocability of costs. 
 
2.7.1.4.6 
Source 
documentation: 
Accounting 
records 
must 
be 
supported by source documentation such as cancelled 
checks, paid bills, payrolls, time and attendance records, 
contract and subcontract documents, etc. 
 
2.7.1.5 The Subrecipient recognizes the following as ineligible costs 
 
2.7.1.5.1 
Ineligible Activities 
 
2.7.1.5.1.1 Staff recruitment, entertainment, conferences, or 
retreats; 
 
2.7.1.5.1.2 Public relations or fundraising; and 
 
2.7.1.5.1.3 Advocacy, 
planning, 
and 
applicant’s 
organizational capacity building. 
 
2.7.1.5.2 
Ineligible Costs 
 
2.7.1.5.2.1 
Depreciation; 
 
2.7.1.5.2.2 
Debts/late fees; 
 
2.7.1.5.2.3 
Financial 
management 
system 
enhancements, unless authorized through 
an amendment; 
 
2.7.1.5.2.4 
Salary of personnel when not working directly 
with or on approved program activities; 
 
2.7.1.5.2.5 
Costs associated with the organization rather 
than the service delivery (advertisements, 
pamphlets about organization, etc.); 
 
2.7.1.6 
Debt Collection and Audit Resolution 
 
2.7.1.6.1 
If at any time, the County determines a cost for which 
payment has been made is a disallowed cost, such as 
overpayment, the County shall notify the Subrecipient in 
writing of the disallowance. The County shall also state the 
means of correction, which may be but shall not be limited

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to adjustment of any future claim submitted by the 
Subrecipient by the amount of the disallowance, or to 
require repayment of the disallowed amount by the 
Subrecipient. 
 
2.7.1.6.2 
Subrecipient is responsible for all funds under the contract, 
and any agreements with subcontractors. The County shall 
hold all Subrecipients liable for all expenditures of funds. 
 
2.7.1.7 
Sanctions and Corrective Actions 
 
2.7.1.7.1 
The Subrecipient agrees the County may, based upon 
applicable laws or regulations, impose corrective action on 
the Subrecipient up to and including sanctions of funding 
provided for in this agreement. The imposition of any 
corrective action plan or sanction shall be at the discretion 
of the Department. Actions which may lead to the provisions 
of this section include (but are not limited to): 
 
2.7.1.7.1.1 
Failure to perform the required tasks and 
activities for which the funding is provided. 
 
2.7.1.7.1.2 
Failure to achieve the stated performance 
goals and objectives in section. 
 
2.7.1.7.1.3 
Failure to maintain appropriate fiscal and 
programmatic records in accordance with the 
terms of the contract. 
 
2.7.1.7.1.4 
Failure to submit the required fiscal and 
performance reports. 
 
2.8 
PROGRAM MONITORING AND EVALUATION 
 
2.8.1 
The County or any other legally authorized department of the County, state or 
federal government may, at any time during the hours of operation with or without 
notice to the Subrecipient The County staff will monitor the Subrecipient’s 
compliance with, and performance under, the terms and conditions of the contract. 
On-site and/or virtual visits shall consist of case file reviews, administrative 
reviews, invoicing processes, and other items to be identified at the time of 
contracting: 
 
2.8.1.1 
Visit or inspect the Subrecipient, or subcontractors; 
 
2.8.1.2 
Observe the services provided; 
 
2.8.1.3 
Interview Participants; and 
 
2.8.1.4 
Inspect and copy records relating to the contract, including but not 
limited to personnel files, participant files, billing documentation, 
policies, and procedures.  
 
2.8.2 
The Subrecipient shall make available for inspection and/or copying by the 
County's monitors, all records and accounts relating to the work performed or the 
services provided under the contract. Subrecipient shall be monitored for fiscal, 
program delivery, as often as is needed. Monitoring shall occur during 
Subrecipient’s normal business hours, announced or unannounced.

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2.8.3 
If subrecipient found to be deficient in any area, then County shall send written 
notification of findings and required corrective actions. Subrecipient shall provide 
a written response outlining corrective actions and steps to ensure County findings 
are corrected and resolved to preclude future issues as directed in the monitoring 
report. 
 
3.0 
PURCHASING REQUIREMENTS 
 
3.1 
PERFORMANCE 
 
It shall be the Subrecipient’s responsibility to meet the proposed performance 
requirements. Maricopa County reserves the right to obtain services on the open market in 
the event the Subrecipient fails to perform, and any price differential will be charged against 
the Subrecipient. 
 
3.2 
INVOICES AND PAYMENTS 
 
3.2.1 
Upon execution of a Contract, the County shall transfer funds to the Subrecipient 
for Project Service Delivery for the full term of the Contract. Funds not disbursed 
including interest income earned (if any) at the end of the Program will revert to 
County no later than July 30, 2024. 
 
3.2.2 
The Subrecipient shall be paid on a fixed price, fee for service for Administration 
costs. The Subrecipient shall submit equal monthly invoices and supporting 
documents, and information listed in section 2.3.1.1. 
 
3.2.3 
If the Project Service Delivery funding is expended prior to June 30, 2024, the 
Subrecipient shall submit a final invoice for Administrative costs for the remaining 
months of the contract term.  The final invoice shall include the final month’s 
reporting requirements and the final report on the Project Service Delivery. 
 
3.2.4 
Monthly invoice shall be submitted no later than the 15th calendar day of the month 
to HSDFInance@maricopa.gov. 
 
3.2.5 
If the Subrecipient is a for-profit entity, each invoice must note the profit made 
within the Program Administration monthly fixed cost.  
 
3.2.6 
The Subrecipient shall submit to the County a monthly invoice within the same 
fiscal year. The fiscal year runs July 1st through June 30th and all Invoices for the 
fiscal year shall be submitted no later than July 30th for the preceding fiscal year. 
 
3.2.7 
The Subrecipient shall submit one legible copy of their detailed invoice before 
payment(s) will be made. Incomplete invoices will not be processed. At a minimum, 
the invoice must provide the following information: 
 
• 
Company name, address, and contact information 
• 
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 
• 
Total amount due 
 
3.2.8 
Problems regarding billing or invoicing shall be directed to the department as listed 
on the purchase order.

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3.2.9 
Payment shall only be made to the Subrecipient by Accounts Payable through the 
Maricopa County Vendor Express Payment Program. This is an electronic funds 
transfer (EFT) process. After contract award, the Subrecipient shall complete the 
Vendor Registration Form that is accessible from the County Department of 
Finance Vendor Registration Website https://www.maricopa.gov/5169/Vendor-
Information. 
 
3.2.10 EFT payments to the routing and account numbers designated by the Subrecipient 
shall include the details on the specific invoices that the payment covers. The 
Subrecipient is required to discuss remittance delivery capabilities with their 
designated financial institution for access to those details. 
 
3.2.11 Invoices shall be paid on a net “0” payments standard.  
 
3.3 
APPLICABLE TAXES 
 
3.3.1 
It is the responsibility of the Subrecipient to determine any and all applicable taxes 
and include those taxes in their proposal. The legal liability to remit the tax is on 
the entity conducting business in Arizona. Tax is not a determining factor in 
Contract award. 
 
3.3.2 
The County will look at the price or offer submitted and will not deduct, add, or alter 
pricing based on speculation or application of any taxes, nor will the County 
provide the Subrecipient any advice or guidance regarding taxes. If you have 
questions regarding your tax liability, seek advice from a tax professional prior to 
submitting 
your 
bid. 
You 
may 
also 
find 
related 
information 
at 
https://www.azdor.gov/Business.aspx. Once your bid is submitted, the offer is valid 
for the time specified in this solicitation, regardless of mistake or omission of tax 
liability. If the County finds overpayment of a project due to tax consideration that 
was not due, the Subrecipient shall be liable to the County for that amount, and by 
contracting with the County agrees to remit any overpayments back to the County 
for miscalculations on taxes included in a bid price. 
 
3.3.3 
Tax Indemnification: Subrecipient and all subgrantees shall pay all 
Federal, state, and local taxes applicable to their operation and any 
persons employed by the contractor. Subrecipient shall, and require all 
subgrantees to, hold Maricopa County harmless from any responsibility 
for taxes, damages, and interest, if applicable, contributions required 
under Federal and/or state and local laws and regulations, and any other 
costs 
including: 
transaction 
privilege 
taxes, 
unemployment 
compensation insurance, Social Security, and Workers’ Compensation. 
Contractor may be required to establish, to the satisfaction of County, 
that any and all fees and taxes due to the City, County, or the State of 
Arizona for any license or transaction privilege taxes, use taxes, or 
similar excise taxes are currently paid (except for matters under legal 
protest). 
 
3.4 
POST AWARD MEETING 
 
The Subrecipient may be required to attend a post-award meeting with the department to 
discuss the terms and conditions of this Contract. This meeting will be coordinated by HSD  
 
3.5 
CONFIDENTIALITY 
 
In the course of the solicitation process, the County may disclose information that is 
proprietary or confidential. By submitting a bid to the solicitation, the offeror agrees that, 
except as necessary to prepare a response to this solicitation, neither it nor its agents or 
employees will communicate, divulge, or disseminate to any third-party persons or entities,

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any information that is disclosed to it by the County during the course of these discussions 
without the express written authorization of the County. If the offeror does disclose County 
proprietary or confidential information to a third party in preparing a response to this 
solicitation, it shall require the third party to acknowledge and comply with this provision. 
 
3.6 
PUBLIC RECORDS 
 
Under Arizona law, all offers submitted and opened are public records and must be 
retained by the County at the Maricopa County Office of Procurement Services. Offers shall 
be open to public inspection and copying after contract award and execution, except for 
such offers or sections thereof determined to contain proprietary or confidential information 
by the Office of Procurement Services. If an offeror believes that information in its offer or 
any resulting contract should not be released in response to a public record request, under 
Arizona law, the 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. 
 
3.7 
RIGHTS IN DATA 
 
3.7.1 
The County shall have the use of data and reports resulting from a Contract without 
additional cost or other restriction except as may be established by law or 
applicable regulation. Each party shall supply to the other party, upon request, any 
available information that is relevant to a contract and to the performance 
thereunder. 
 
3.7.2 
Data, records, reports, and all other information generated for the County by a third 
party as the result of a Contract are the property of the County and shall be 
provided in a format designated by the County or shall be and remain accessible 
to the County into perpetuity. 
 
3.8 
ACCESS TO AND RETENTION OF RECORDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF AUDIT AND/OR 
OTHER REVIEW 
 
3.8.1 
In accordance with Section MC1-373 of the Maricopa County Procurement Code, 
the Subrecipient agrees to retain (physical or digital copies of) all books, records, 
accounts, statements, reports, files, and other records and back-up documentation 
relevant to this Contract for six years after final payment or until after the resolution 
of any audit questions, which could be more than six years, whichever is longest. 
The County, Federal or state auditors and any other persons duly authorized by 
the department shall have full access to and the right to examine, copy, and make 
use of, any and all said materials. 
 
3.8.2 
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 Subrecipient 
shall reimburse Maricopa County for the services not so adequately supported and 
documented. 
 
3.9 
INFLUENCE 
 
3.9.1 
As prescribed in MC1-1203 of the Maricopa County Procurement Code, any effort 
to influence an employee or agent to breach the Maricopa County Ethical Code of 
Conduct or any ethical conduct, may be grounds for disbarment or suspension 
under MC1-902.

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3.9.1.1 
An attempt to influence includes, but is not limited to: 
 
A person offering or providing a gratuity, gift, tip, present, donation, 
money, entertainment or educational passes or tickets, or any type of 
valuable contribution or subsidy that is offered or given with the intent to 
influence a decision, obtain a contract, garner favorable treatment, or 
gain favorable consideration of any kind. 
 
3.10 
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.  
 
3.11 
UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS 
By entering into a contract, the Subrecipient 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. 
 
4.0 
CONTRACTUAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS 
 
4.1 
CONTRACT TERM 
 
This Contract is for awarding a requirements service contract to cover for the period from 
date listed on page 1 through June 30, 2024.   
 
4.2 
OPTION TO EXTEND 
 
4.2.1 
The County may extend the performance period of this contract for a period of up 
to two (2) years. 
 
4.3 
NOT AGENTS OF THE COUNTY 
 
Subrecipient expressly agrees that all Subrecipient staff remain employees of the 
Subrecipient and are not employees of Maricopa County, or its departments, and shall not 
be provided benefits bestowed on employees of Maricopa County; including but not limited 
to, health insurance, life insurance, unemployment, Trust coverage, retirement, deferred 
compensation, and/or workers compensation.  
 
4.4 
INDEMNIFICATION 
 
4.4.1 
To the fullest extent permitted by law, and to the extent that claims, damages, 
losses, or expenses are not covered and paid by insurance purchased by the 
Subrecipient, the Subrecipient shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the 
County (as Owner), its agents, representatives, officers, directors, officials, and 
employees from and against all claims, damages, losses, and expenses (including, 
but not limited to attorneys' fees, court costs, expert witness fees, and the costs 
and attorneys' fees for appellate proceedings) arising out of, or alleged to have 
resulted from, the negligent acts, errors, omissions, or mistakes relating to the 
performance of this contract. 
 
4.4.2 
Subrecipient's duty to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the County, its agents, 
representatives, officers, directors, officials, and employees shall arise in 
connection with any claim, damage, loss, or expense that is attributable to bodily 
injury, sickness, disease, death, or injury to, impairment of, or destruction of 
tangible property, including loss of use resulting therefrom, caused by negligent 
acts, errors, omissions, or mistakes in the performance of this contract, but only to 
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subcontractor, anyone directly or indirectly employed by them, or anyone for 
whose acts they may be liable, regardless of whether or not such claim, damage, 
loss, or expense is caused in part by a party indemnified hereunder. 
 
4.4.3 
The scope of this indemnification does not extend to the sole negligence of County. 
 
4.5 
INSURANCE 
 
4.5.1 
Subrecipient, at Subrecipient’s own expense, shall purchase and maintain, at a 
minimum, the herein stipulated insurance from a company or companies duly 
licensed by the State of Arizona and possessing an AM Best, Inc. category rating 
of B++. In lieu of State of Arizona licensing, the stipulated insurance may be 
purchased from a company or companies, which are authorized to do business in 
the State of Arizona, provided that said insurance companies meet the approval of 
County. The form of any insurance policies and forms must be acceptable to 
County. 
 
4.5.2 
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. 
 
4.5.3 
In the event that the insurance required is written on a claims-made basis, 
Subrecipient warrants that any retroactive date under the policy shall precede the 
effective date of this contract and either continuous coverage will be maintained, 
or an extended discovery period will be exercised for a period of two years 
beginning at the time work under this contract is completed. 
 
4.5.4 
Subrecipient’s insurance will be primary insurance as respects County, and any 
insurance or self-insurance maintained by County will not contribute to it. 
 
4.5.5 
Any failure to comply with the claim reporting provisions of the insurance policies 
or any breach of an insurance policy warranty shall not affect the County’s right to 
coverage afforded under the insurance policies. 
 
4.5.6 
The insurance policies may provide coverage that contains deductibles or self-
insured retentions. Such deductible and/or self-insured retentions shall not be 
applicable with respect to the coverage provided to County under such policies. 
Subrecipient shall be solely responsible for the deductible and/or self-insured 
retention and County, at its option, may require Subrecipient to secure payment of 
such deductibles or self-insured retentions by a surety bond or an irrevocable and 
unconditional letter of credit. 
 
4.5.7 
The insurance policies required by this contract, except Workers’ Compensation 
and Errors and Omissions, shall name County, its agents, representatives, officers, 
directors, officials, and employees as additional insureds. 
 
4.5.8 
The policies required hereunder, except Workers’ Compensation and Errors and 
Omissions, shall contain a waiver of transfer of rights of recovery (subrogation) 
against County, its agents, representatives, officers, directors, officials, and 
employees for any claims arising out of Subrecipient’s work or service. 
 
4.5.9 
If available, the insurance policies required by this contract may be combined with 
Commercial Umbrella Insurance policies to meet the minimum limit requirements. 
If a Commercial Umbrella insurance policy is utilized to meet insurance 
requirements, the Certificate of Insurance shall indicate which lines the 
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4.5.9.1 Commercial General Liability 
 
Commercial General Liability (CGL) 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. 
 
4.5.9.2 Workers’ Compensation 
 
4.5.9.2.1 Workers’ Compensation insurance to cover obligations imposed 
by Federal and State statutes having jurisdiction of 
Subrecipient’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.  
 
4.5.9.2.2 Subrecipient, its subcontractors, and sub-subcontractors waive 
all rights against this contract and its agents, officers, directors, 
and employees for recovery of damages to the extent these 
damages are covered by the Workers’ Compensation and 
Employer’s Liability or Commercial Umbrella Liability insurance 
obtained by Subrecipient, its subcontractors, and its sub-
subcontractors pursuant to this contract. 
 
4.5.9.3 Certificates of Insurance 
 
4.5.9.3.1 Prior to contract award, Subrecipient 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 Subrecipient’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. 
 
4.5.9.3.2 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 Subrecipient’s 
work or services and as evidenced by annual Certificates of 
Insurance. 
 
4.5.9.3.3 If a policy does expire during the life of the contract, a renewal 
certificate must be sent to County 15 calendar days prior to the 
expiration date. 
 
4.5.9.3.4 Certificates of Insurance shall identify Maricopa County as the 
certificate holder as follows: 
 
Maricopa County 
c/o Risk Management 
301 W Jefferson St, Suite 910 
Phoenix, AZ 85003

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4.5.9.4 Cancellation and Expiration Notice 
 
Applicable to all insurance policies required within the insurance 
requirements of this contract, Subrecipient’s insurance shall not be 
permitted to expire, be suspended, be canceled, or be materially changed 
for any reason without 30 calendar days prior written notice to Maricopa 
County. Subrecipient must provide notice to Maricopa County, within two 
business days of receipt, if they receive notice of a policy that has been or 
will be suspended, canceled, materially changed for any reason, has 
expired, or will be expiring. Such notice shall be sent directly to Maricopa 
County Office of Procurement Services and shall be mailed or hand 
delivered to 160 South 4th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85003, or emailed to the 
procurement officer noted in the solicitation. 
 
4.6 
FORCE MAJEURE 
 
4.6.1 
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, and interruption or failure of electricity or 
telecommunication service. 
 
4.6.2 
Each 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. 
 
4.6.3 
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. 
 
4.7 
ORDERING AUTHORITY 
 
Any request for purchase shall be accompanied by a valid purchase order issued by a 
County department or directed by a Certified Agency Procurement Aid (CAPA) with a 
purchase card for payment. 
 
4.8 
AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS 
 
4.8.1 
The provisions of this contract relating to payment shall become effective when 
funds assigned for the purpose of compensating the Subrecipient as herein 
provided are actually available to County for disbursement. The County will be the 
sole judge and authority in determining the availability of funds under this contract. 
County will keep the Subrecipient fully informed as to the availability of funds. 
 
4.8.2 
If any action is taken by any State agency, Federal department, or any other 
agency or instrumentality to suspend, decrease, or terminate its fiscal obligations 
under, or in connection with, this contract, County may amend, suspend, decrease, 
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of termination, County will 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 will give written notice of 
the effective date of any suspension, amendment, or termination under this 
section, at least 10 days in advance. 
 
4.9 
NO MINIMUM OR MAXIMUM PURCHASE OBLIGATION 
 
This contract does not guarantee any minimum or maximum purchases will be made. 
Orders will only be placed under this contract when the County identifies a need and proper 
authorization and documentation have been approved. 
 
4.10 
PURCHASE ORDERS 
 
4.10.1 County reserves the right to cancel purchase orders within a reasonable period of 
time after issuance. Should a purchase order be canceled, the County agrees to 
reimburse the Contractor for actual and documentable costs incurred by the 
Contractor in response to the purchase order. The County will not reimburse the 
Contractor for any costs incurred after receipt of County notice of cancellation, or 
for lost profits, or for shipment of product prior to issuance of purchase order. 
 
4.10.2 Contractor agrees to accept verbal notification of cancellation of purchase orders 
from the County procurement officer with written notification to follow. Contractor 
specifically acknowledges to be bound by this cancellation policy. 
 
4.11 
TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE 
 
Maricopa County may terminate the resultant contract for convenience by providing 60 
calendar days advance notice to the Contractor. 
 
 
4.12 
TERMINATION FOR DEFAULT 
 
4.12.1 The County may, by written Notice of Default to the Subrecipient, terminate this 
contract in whole or in part if the Subrecipient fails to: 
 
4.12.1.1 deliver the supplies or to perform the services within the time specified 
in this contract or any extension;  
 
4.12.1.2 make progress, so as to endanger performance of this contract; or  
 
4.12.1.3 perform any of the other provisions of this contract.  
 
4.12.2 The County’s right to terminate this contract under these subparagraphs may be 
exercised if the Subrecipient does not cure such failure within the time period 
specified in a Notice to Cure from the procurement officer specifying the failure 
and the necessary corrective action.  
 
4.13 
PERFORMANCE 
 
It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to meet the proposed performance requirements. 
Maricopa County reserves the right to obtain services on the open market in the event the 
Contractor fails to perform, and any price differential will be charged against the Contractor. 
 
 
4.14 
STATUTORY RIGHT OF CANCELLATION FOR CONFLICT OF INTEREST

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Notice is given that, pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute (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. 
 
4.15 
OFFSET FOR DAMAGES 
 
In addition to all other remedies at Law or Equity, the County may offset from any money 
due to the Subrecipient any amounts Subrecipient owes to the County for damages 
resulting from breach or deficiencies in performance of the contract. 
 
4.16 
AMENDMENTS 
 
All amendments to this contract shall be in writing and approved/signed by both parties. 
Maricopa County Office of Procurement Services shall be responsible for approving all 
amendments for Maricopa County. 
 
4.17 
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS OF SERVICES 
 
The County reserves the right to add and/or delete services to a contract. If additional 
services are required from a contract, prices for such additions will be negotiated between 
the Subrecipient and the County. 
 
4.18 
ACCESS TO AND RETENTION OF RECORDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF AUDIT AND/OR 
OTHER REVIEW 
 
4.18.1 In accordance with section MC1-374 of the Maricopa County Procurement Code, 
the Subrecipient agrees to retain (physical or digital copies of) all books, records, 
accounts, statements, reports, files, and other records and back-up documentation 
relevant to this contract for six years after final payment or until after the resolution 
of any audit questions which could be more than six years, whichever is 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. 
 
4.18.2 If the Subrecipient’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 Subrecipient 
shall reimburse Maricopa County for the services not so adequately supported and 
documented.  
 
4.19 
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 Subrecipient in writing of the disallowance. 
The course of action to address the disallowance shall be at sole discretion of the County, 
and may include either an adjustment to future invoices, request for credit, request for a 
check, or a deduction from current invoices submitted by the Subrecipient equal to the 
amount of the disallowance, or to require reimbursement forthwith of the disallowed amount 
by the Subrecipient by issuing a check payable to Maricopa County. 
 
4.20 
STRICT COMPLIANCE

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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. 
 
4.21 
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. 
 
4.22 
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.  
 
4.23 
RELATIONSHIPS 
 
4.23.1 In the performance of the services described herein, the Subrecipient shall act 
solely as an independent Subrecipient, 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 Subrecipient. 
 
4.23.2 The County reserves the right of final approval on proposed staff. Also, upon 
request by the County, the Subrecipient will be required to remove any employees 
working on County projects and substitute personnel based on the discretion of 
the County within two business days, unless previously approved by the County.  
 
4.24 
NON-DISCRIMINATION 
 
Subrecipient agrees to comply with all provisions and requirements of Arizona Executive 
Order 2009-09, including flow down of all provisions and requirements to any 
subcontractors. Executive Order 2009-09 supersedes Executive Order 99-4 and amends 
Executive Order 75-5 and is hereby incorporated into this contract as if set forth in full 
herein. During the performance of this contract, Subrecipient shall not discriminate against 
any employee, client, or any other individual in any way because of that person’s age, race, 
creed, color, religion, sex, disability, or national origin. (Arizona Executive Order 2009-09 
can be downloaded from the Arizona Memory Project at  
http://azmemory.azlibrary.gov/cdm/singleitem/collection/execorders/id/680/rec/1.) 
 
4.25 
WRITTEN CERTIFICATION PURSUANT to A.R.S. § 35-393.01  
 
If vendor engages in for-profit activity and has 10 or more employees, and if this agreement 
has a value of $100,000 or more, vendor certifies it is not currently engaged in, and agrees 
for the duration of this agreement to not engage in, a boycott of goods or services from 
Israel. This certification does not apply to a boycott prohibited by 50 U.S.C. § 4842 or a 
regulation issued pursuant to 50 U.S.C. § 4842. 
 
4.26 
CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION 
 
4.26.1 The undersigned (authorized official signing on behalf of the Subrecipient) certifies 
to the best of his or her knowledge and belief that the Subrecipient, its current 
officers, and directors: 
 
4.26.1.1 are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, 
declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from being awarded any 
contract by any United States department or agency or any state, or 
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4.26.1.2 have not within a three-year period preceding this contract: 
 
4.26.1.2.1 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;  
 
4.26.1.2.2  been convicted of violation of any Federal or State antitrust 
statutes or conviction for embezzlement, theft, forgery, 
bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false 
statements, or receiving stolen property regarding a 
government entity transaction or contract;  
 
4.26.1.3 are not presently indicted or criminally charged by a government entity 
(Federal, State or local) with commission of any criminal offenses in 
connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or as the result of 
performing a government entity public (Federal, State or local) 
transaction or contract; 
 
4.26.1.4 are not presently facing any civil charges from any governmental entity 
regarding obtaining, attempting to obtain, or from performing any 
governmental entity contract or other transaction; and  
 
4.26.1.5 have not within a three-year period preceding this contract had any 
public transaction (Federal, State or local) terminated for cause or 
default. 
 
4.26.2 If any of the above circumstances described in the paragraph are applicable to the 
entity submitting a bid for this requirement, include with your bid an explanation of 
the matter including any final resolution. 
 
4.26.3 Subrecipient 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. If this clause is applicable to a 
subcontractor, the Subrecipient shall include the information required by this 
clause with their bid. 
 
4.27 
VERIFICATION REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH A.R.S. § 41-4401 AND FEDERAL 
IMMIGRATION LAWS AND REGULATIONS 
 
4.27.1 By entering into the contract, the Subrecipient 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). Subrecipient 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. Subrecipient 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 years, whichever is longer. I-9 forms are available for download at 
www.uscis.gov. 
 
4.27.2 The County retains the legal right to inspect documents of Subrecipient and 
subcontractor employees performing work under this contract to verify compliance 
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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 
Subrecipient 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 Subrecipient. All costs 
necessary to verify compliance are the responsibility of the Subrecipient 
 
4.28 
SUBRECIPIENT EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS AND REQUIREMENT TO 
INFORM EMPLOYEES OF WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS 
 
4.28.1 The parties agree that this contract and employees working on this contract will be 
subject to the employee whistleblower protections established by Title 41 U.S.C. § 
4712 and Section 3.908 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. 
 
4.28.2 Subrecipient 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 Subrecipient 
and copies provided to County upon request. 
 
4.28.3 Subrecipient shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph, in all 
subcontracts over the simplified acquisition threshold ($250,000 as of Fiscal Year 
2018). 
 
4.29 
SUBRECIPIENT LICENSE REQUIREMENT 
 
4.29.1 Subrecipient shall procure all permits, insurance, and licenses, and pay the 
charges and fees necessary and incidental to the lawful conduct of his/her 
business, and as necessary complete any requirements, by any and all 
governmental or non-governmental entities as mandated to maintain compliance 
with and remain in good standing. Subrecipient shall keep fully informed of existing 
and future trade or industry requirements, and Federal, State, and local laws, 
ordinances, and regulations which in any manner affect the fulfillment of a contract 
and shall comply with the same. Subrecipient shall immediately notify both Office 
of Procurement Services and the department of any and all changes concerning 
permits, insurance, or licenses. 
 
4.29.2 Subrecipient furnishing finished products, materials, or articles of merchandise that 
will require installation or attachment as part of the contract shall possess any 
licenses required. Subrecipient is not relieved of its obligation to obtain and 
possess the required licenses by subcontracting of the labor portion of the contract. 
Subrecipients are advised to contact the Arizona Registrar of Contractors, Chief of 
Licensing, to ascertain licensing requirements for a particular contract. 
Subrecipient shall identify which license(s), if any, the Registrar of Contractors 
requires for performance of the contract. 
 
4.30 
INFLUENCE 
 
4.30.1 As prescribed in MC1-1203 of the Maricopa County Procurement Code, any effort 
to influence an employee or agent to breach the Maricopa County Ethical Code of 
Conduct or any ethical conduct, may be grounds for disbarment or suspension 
under MC1-902. 
 
4.30.2 An attempt to influence includes, but is not limited to: 
 
4.30.2.1 A person offering or providing a gratuity, gift, tip, present, donation, 
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valuable contribution or subsidy that is offered or given with the intent to 
influence a decision, obtain a contract, garner favorable treatment, or 
gain favorable consideration of any kind. 
 
4.30.3 If a person attempts to influence any employee or agent of Maricopa County, the 
chief procurement officer, or his designee, reserves the right to seek any remedy 
provided by the Maricopa County Procurement Code, any remedy in equity or in 
the law, or any remedy provided by this contract.  
 
4.30.4 ABSOLUTELY NO CONTACT BETWEEN THE RESPONDENT AND ANY 
COUNTY PERSONNEL, OTHER THAN THE OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT 
SERVICES, IS ALLOWED DURING THE SOLICITATION PROCESS UNLESS 
THE COMMUNICATION IS IN REGARD TO PRE-EXISTING BUSINESS WITH 
THE COUNTY. ANY COMMUNICATIONS REGARDING THE SOLICITATION, 
ITS PARTICIPANTS, OR ANY DOCUMENTATION PRIOR TO THE CONTRACT 
AWARD MAY BE GROUNDS FOR DISMISSAL OF THE RESPONDENT FROM 
THE EVALUATION PROCESS. 
 
4.31 
CONFIDENTIALITY 
 
In the course of the solicitation process, the County may disclose information that may 
include personal information, proprietary County information or confidential County 
information. By submitting a bid to the solicitation, the offeror agrees that, except as 
necessary to prepare a response to this solicitation, neither it nor its agents or employees 
will communicate, divulge, or disseminate to any third-party persons or entities, any 
information that is disclosed to it by the County during the course of these discussions 
without the express written authorization of the County.  
 
4.32 
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION 
 
4.32.1 Any information obtained in the course of performing this contract may include 
information that is proprietary or confidential to the County or to any person placed 
at the hotel. This provision establishes the Subrecipient’s obligation regarding such 
information. 
 
4.32.2 Subrecipient 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 anyone in carrying out its functions (services) under the 
contract shall not be used by or disclosed by it, its agents, officers, or employees, 
unless specifically authorized in advance by the County. Subrecipient’s 
procedures and controls, at a minimum, must be the same procedures and controls 
it uses to protect its own personal information and 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 
Subrecipient shall institute any new and/or additional measures requested by the 
County within 5 business days of the written request to do so. 
 
4.32.3 Any requests to the Subrecipient for County or personal, proprietary, or confidential 
information shall be referred to the County for review and approval, prior to any 
dissemination. 
 
4.33 
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, expressed, or implied. 
 
4.34 
UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

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By entering into this contract, the Subrecipient 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. 
 
4.35 
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. 
 
4.36 
STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS 
 
In addition to the terms and conditions contained herein, this contract shall also be 
governed 
by 
Maricopa 
County’s 
standard 
terms 
and 
conditions 
located 
at 
https://www.maricopa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6453.  
 
4.37 
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. 
 
4.38 
NOTICES 
 
All notices given pursuant to the terms of this contract shall be addressed to: 
 
For County: 
 
Maricopa County 
Office of Procurement Services 
160 S. 4th Avenue 
Phoenix, Arizona 85003-1647 
 
For Contract Activities: 
Maricopa County Human Services Department 
Housing and Community Development Division 
Assistant Director 
234 North Central, 3rd Floor 
Phoenix, Arizona 85004 
 
For Contractor: 
 
Human Services Campus, Inc. 
204 S. 12th Avenue  
Phoenix, AZ 85007 
 
4.39 
INQUIRIES 
 
7.39.1 Inquiries concerning information herein must be submitted prior to the question 
deadline date/time posted in the e-procurement platform, Periscope S2G, using 
the link in the “Q&A” tab. 
 
7.39.2 Administrative telephone/email inquiries shall be addressed to: 
 
PO NAME, PROCUREMENT OFFICER 
TELEPHONE: (602) 506-Phone#

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PO email@maricopa.gov 
 
7.39.3 Inquiries may be submitted by telephone but must be followed up in writing. No 
oral communication is binding on Maricopa County.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this contract is executed on the date set forth above. 
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 
Amy Schwabenlender, Executive Director
204 S. 12th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85007
11/16/2021

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SUBRECIPIENT AWARD AGREEMENT 
SUBRECIPIENT NAME:  
VENDOR #:  
SUBRECIPIENT ADDRESS: 
P.O. ADDRESS: 
SUBRECIPIENT PHONE #: 
SUBRECIPIENT FAX #: 
COMPANY WEB SITE:  
COMPANY CONTACT (REP): 
E-MAIL ADDRESS (REP):  
PAYMENT TERMS: 
Net Zero 
AWARD: 
AMOUNT 
FLEXIBLE FUNDING ACCOUNT SERVICES 
Respondent's signature below indicates understanding and agreement to perform the services outlined in 
the included scope of work for the total amounts listed above.   
Signature (REQUIRED) 
Date 
$3,000,000.00