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CONTRACT STRATEGIC CONSULTING SERVICES
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This contract is entered into this 28th day of February, 2024 by and between Maricopa County (County), a
political subdivision of the State of Arizona, and Moss Adams LLP dba Moss Adams an Arizona corporation
(Contractor or Vendor) for the purchase of Audit and Other Consulting Services.
1.0
CONTRACT TERM
This contract is for a term of two years, beginning on the 1st day of March 2024 and ending the 28
day of February 2026.
2.0
OPTION TO RENEW
The County may, at its option and with the concurrence of the Contractor, renew the term of this
contract up to a maximum of four additional year(s), (or at the County’s sole discretion, extend the
contract on a month-to-month basis for a maximum of six months after expiration). The Contractor
shall be notified in writing by the Office of Procurement Services of the County’s intention to renew
the contract term at least 60 calendar days prior to the expiration of the original contract term.
3.0
CONTRACT COMPLETION
In preparation for contract completion, the Contractor shall make all reasonable efforts for an
orderly transfer of records and other data in the possession, custody, or control of the Contractor
(excluding Contractor’s working papers) that are required to be provided to the County either by
the express terms of this agreement or as a matter of law. The provisions of this clause shall survive
the expiration or termination of this agreement.
4.0
PRICE ADJUSTMENTS
Any requests for reasonable price adjustments must be submitted 60 calendar days prior to
contract expiration. Requests for adjustment in cost of labor and/or materials must be supported
by appropriate documentation. The reasonableness of the request will be determined by comparing
the request with the Consumer Price Index or by performing a market survey. If County agrees to
the adjusted price terms, County shall issue written approval of the change and provide an updated
version of the contract. The new change shall not be in effect until the date stipulated on the
updated version of the contract.
5.0
PAYMENTS
5.1
As consideration for performance of the duties described herein, County shall pay
Contractor the sum(s) stated in Exhibit A – Vendor Information and Pricing.
5.2
Payment shall be made upon the County’s receipt of a properly completed invoice.
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5.3
INVOICES
5.3.1
The Contractor shall submit one legible copy of their detailed invoice before
payment(s) will be made. Incomplete invoices will not be processed. At a minimum,
the invoice must provide the following information:
•
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
•
Quantity
•
Contract item number(s)
•
Description of purchase (product or services)
•
Pricing per unit of purchase
•
Extended price
•
Total amount due
5.3.2
Labor, services, and maintenance must be billed as a separate line item.
5.3.3
Problems regarding billing or invoicing shall be directed to the department as listed
on the purchase order.
5.3.4
Payment shall only be made to the Contractor by Accounts Payable through the
Maricopa County Vendor Express Payment Program. This is an electronic funds
transfer (EFT) process. After contract award, the Contractor shall complete the
Vendor Registration Form accessible from the County Department of Finance
Vendor
Registration
Web
Site
https://www.maricopa.gov/5169/Vendor-
Information, provided that no terms and conditions related to the subject matter of
this Agreement and presented at any time in a “click- through” or “click-wrap”
agreement or website shall apply to such subject matter.
5.3.5
Discounts offered in the contract shall be calculated based on the date a properly
completed invoice is received by the County.
5.3.6
EFT payments to the routing and account numbers designated by the Contractor
shall include the details on the specific invoices that the payment covers. The
Contractor is required to discuss remittance delivery capabilities with their
designated financial institution for access to those details.
5.4
APPLICABLE TAXES
5.4.1
It is the responsibility of the Contractor to determine any and all applicable taxes
and include those taxes in their proposal. The legal liability to remit the tax is on
the entity conducting business in Arizona. Tax is not a determining factor in
contract award.
5.4.2
The County will look at the price or offer submitted and will not deduct, add, or alter
pricing based on speculation or application of any taxes, nor will the County
provide Contractor any advice or guidance regarding taxes. If you have questions
regarding your tax liability, seek advice from a tax professional prior to submitting
your bid. You may also find information at https://www.azdor.gov/Business.aspx.
Once your bid is submitted, the offer is valid for the time specified in this solicitation,
regardless of mistake or omission of tax liability. If the County finds overpayment
of a project due to tax consideration that was not due, the Contractor will be liable
to the County for that amount, and by contracting with the County agrees to remit
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any overpayments back to the County for miscalculations on taxes included in a
bid price.
5.4.3
Tax Indemnification: Contractor and all subcontractors shall pay all Federal, State,
and local taxes applicable to their operation and any persons employed by the
Contractor. Contractor shall, and require all subcontractors to, hold Maricopa
County harmless from any responsibility for taxes, damages, and interest, if
applicable, contributions required under Federal and/or State and local laws and
regulations, and any other costs including: transaction privilege taxes,
unemployment
compensation
insurance,
Social
Security,
and
workers’
compensation. Contractor may be required to establish, to the satisfaction of
County, that any and all fees and taxes due to the City or the State of Arizona for
any license or transaction privilege taxes, use taxes, or similar excise taxes are
currently paid (except for matters under legal protest).
6.0
AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS
6.1
The provisions of this contract relating to payment for services shall become effective when
funds assigned for the purpose of compensating the Contractor as herein provided are
actually available to County for disbursement. The County shall be the sole judge and
authority in determining the availability of funds under this contract. County shall keep the
Contractor fully informed as to the availability of funds.
6.2
If any action is taken by, any State agency, Federal department, or any other agency or
instrumentality to suspend, decrease, or terminate its fiscal obligations under, or in
connection with, this contract, County may amend, suspend, decrease, or terminate its
obligations under, or in connection with, this contract. In the event of termination, County
shall be liable for payment only for services rendered prior to the effective date of the
termination, provided that such services are performed in accordance with the provisions
of this contract. County shall give written notice of the effective date of any suspension,
amendment, or termination under this section, at least 10 days in advance.
7.0
Reserved.
8.0
Reserved.
9.0
DUTIES
9.1
The Contractor shall perform all duties stated in Exhibit B – Scope of Work, or as otherwise
directed in writing by the procurement officer.
9.2
During the contract term, County may provide Contractor’s personnel with adequate
workspace for consultants and such other related facilities as may be required by
Contractor to carry out its contractual obligations.
10.0
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
10.1
INDEMNIFICATION
10.1.1 To the fullest extent permitted by law, and to the extent that claims, damages,
losses, or expenses are not covered and paid by insurance purchased by the
contractor, the contractor shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the County
(as Owner), its agents, representatives, officers, directors, officials, and employees
from and against all third-party 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:.
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bodily injury, sickness, disease, death, or injury to, impairment of, or destruction of
tangible property, including loss of use resulting therefrom, caused by negligent
acts, errors, omissions, or mistakes in the performance of this contract, but only to
the extent caused by the negligent acts or omissions of the contractor, a
subcontractor, anyone directly or indirectly employed by them, or anyone for
whose acts they may be liable, regardless of whether or not such claim, damage,
loss, or expense is caused in part by a party indemnified hereunder.
10.1.2 The amount and type of insurance coverage requirements set forth herein will in
no way be construed as limiting the scope of the indemnity in this section.
10.1.3 The scope of this indemnification does not extend to the sole negligence of County.
10.1.4 In order to seek or receive indemnification hereunder, County shall provide
Contractor with prompt written notice of such claim and cooperate with Moss
Adams in handling the claim. Contractor shall be entitled to control the handling of
such claim and to defend or settle any such claim, in its sole discretion, with
counsel of its own choosing.
10.2
INSURANCE
10.2.1 Contractor, at Contractor’s own expense, shall purchase and maintain, at a
minimum, the herein stipulated insurance from a company or companies duly
licensed by the State of Arizona and possessing an AM Best, Inc. category rating
of B++. In lieu of State of Arizona licensing, the stipulated insurance may be
purchased from a company or companies, which are authorized to do business in
the State of Arizona, provided that said insurance companies meet the approval of
County. The form of any insurance policies and forms must be acceptable to
County.
10.2.2 All insurance required herein shall be maintained in full force and effect until all
work or service required to be performed under the terms of the contract is
satisfactorily completed and formally accepted. Failure to do so may, at the sole
discretion of County, constitute a material breach of this contract.
10.2.3 In the event that the insurance required is written on a claims-made basis, 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.
10.2.4 Contractor’s commercial general liability and auto insurance shall be primary
insurance as respects County, and any insurance or self-insurance maintained by
County shall not contribute to it.
10.2.5 Any failure to comply with the claim reporting provisions of the insurance policies
or any breach of an insurance policy warranty shall not affect the County’s right to
coverage afforded under the insurance policies.
10.2.6 The insurance policies may provide coverage that contains deductibles or self-
insured retentions. Contractor shall be solely responsible for the deductible and/or
self-insured retention.
10.2.7 The insurance policies required by this contract, except Workers’ Compensation,
Cyber and Errors and Omissions, shall include County, its agents, representatives,
officers, directors, officials, and employees as additional insureds (blanket
endorsement acceptable).
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10.2.8 The policies required hereunder, except Workers’ Compensation and Errors and
Omissions, shall contain a waiver of transfer of rights of recovery (subrogation)
against County, its agents, representatives, officers, directors, officials, and
employees for any claims arising out of Contractor’s work or service.
10.2.9 If available, the insurance policies required by this contract may be combined with
Commercial Umbrella Insurance policies to meet the minimum limit requirements.
If a Commercial Umbrella insurance policy is utilized to meet insurance
requirements, the Certificate of Insurance shall indicate which lines the
Commercial Umbrella Insurance covers.
10.2.9.1
Commercial General Liability
Commercial General Liability (CGL) insurance and, if necessary,
Commercial Umbrella insurance with a limit of not less than $2,000,000
for each occurrence, $4,000,000 Products/Completed Operations
Aggregate, and $4,000,000 General Aggregate Limit. The policy shall
include coverage for premises liability, bodily injury, broad form property
damage, personal injury, products and completed operations and
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.
10.2.9.2
Automobile Liability
Commercial/Business Automobile Liability insurance with a combined
single limit for bodily injury and property damage of not less than
$2,000,000 each occurrence with respect to any of the Contractor’s
owned, hired, and non-owned vehicles assigned to or used in
performance of the Contractor’s work or services or use or maintenance
of the premises under this contract.
10.2.9.3
Workers’ Compensation
10.2.9.3.1 Workers’ compensation insurance to cover obligations
imposed by Federal and State statutes having jurisdiction of
Contractor’s employees engaged in the performance of the
work or services under this contract; and Employer’s Liability
insurance of not less than $1,000,000 for each accident,
$1,000,000 disease for each employee, and $1,000,000
disease policy limit.
10.2.9.3.2 Contractor waives all rights against this contract and its
agents, officers, directors, and employees for recovery of
damages to the extent these damages are covered by the
workers’
compensation
and
Employer’s
Liability,
or
Commercial Umbrella Liability insurance obtained by
Contractor, its subcontractors, and its sub-subcontractors
pursuant to this contract.
10.2.9.4
Errors and Omissions/Professional Liability Insurance
Technology Errors & Omission insurance: Such insurance shall cover
any and all errors, omissions, or negligent acts in the delivery of
products, services, and/or licensed programs under this contract.
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Each claim
$5,000,000
In the event that the Technology Errors & Omission insurance required
by this contract is written on a claims-made basis, contractor warrants
that any retroactive date under the policy shall precede the effective date
of this contract and, either continuous coverage will be maintained, or
an extended discovery period will be exercised for a period of two years,
beginning at the time work under this contract is completed.
10.2.9.5
Cyber, Network Security, and Privacy Liability
Cyber, Network Security and Privacy Liability Insurance with a limit of
not less than $5,000,000 per claim. The policy shall include, but not be
limited to; coverage for all directors, officers, agents and employees of
the Contractor, losses with respect to network risks (such as data
breaches, unauthorized access or use, and ID theft of data), invasion of
privacy (regardless of the type of media involved in the loss of private
information), crisis management, identity theft response costs, breach
notification costs, credit remediation, and credit monitoring, defense,
and claims expenses, regulatory defense costs plus fines and penalties,
cyber extortion, electronic data restoration expenses (data asset
protection), network business interruption, computer fraud coverage,
funds transfer loss, third-party fidelity, theft, no requirement for arrest
and conviction, and loss outside the premises of the named insured.
10.2.10 Certificates of Insurance
10.2.10.1 Prior to contract award, Contractor shall furnish the County with valid
and complete Certificates of Insurance, or formal endorsements as
required by the contract in the form provided by the County, issued by
Contractor’s insurer(s), as evidence that policies providing the required
coverage, conditions and limits required by this contract are in full force
and effect. Such certificates shall identify this contract number and title.
10.2.10.2 In the event any insurance policy(ies) required by this contract is (are)
written on a claims-made basis, coverage shall extend for two years past
completion and acceptance of Contractor’s work or services and as
evidenced by annual certificates of insurance.
10.2.10.3 If a policy does expire during the life of the Contract, a renewal certificate
must be sent to County 15 upon request.
10.2.11 Cancellation and Expiration Notice
Applicable to all insurance policies required within the insurance requirements of
this contract, Contractor’s insurance shall not be permitted to expire, be
suspended, be canceled, or be materially changed for any reason without 30 days
prior written notice to Maricopa County. Contractor must provide prompt notice to
Maricopa County 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 and comparable coverage meeting the requirements herein is not
secured. Such notice shall be sent directly to Maricopa County Office of
Procurement Services and shall be mailed, or hand delivered to 160 S. 4th Avenue,
Phoenix, AZ 85003, or emailed to the procurement officer noted in the solicitation.
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10.3
FORCE MAJEURE
10.3.1 Neither party shall be liable for failure of performance, nor incur any liability to the
other party on account of any loss or damage resulting from any delay or failure to
perform all or any part of this contract, if such delay or failure is caused by events,
occurrences, or causes beyond the reasonable control and without negligence of
the parties. Such events, occurrences, or causes include, but are not limited to,
acts of God/nature (including fire, flood, earthquake, storm, hurricane, or other
natural disaster), war, invasion, act of foreign enemies, hostilities (whether war is
declared or not), civil war, riots, rebellion, revolution, insurrection, military or
usurped power or confiscation, terrorist activities, nationalization, government
sanction, lockout, blockage, embargo, labor dispute, strike, and interruption or
failure of electricity or telecommunication service, and pandemic.
10.3.2 Each party, as applicable, shall give the other party notice of its inability to perform
and particulars in reasonable detail of the cause of the inability. Each party must
use best efforts to remedy the situation and remove, as soon as practicable, the
cause of its inability to perform or comply.
10.3.3 The party asserting Force Majeure as a cause for non-performance shall have the
burden of proving that reasonable steps were taken to minimize delay or damages
caused by foreseeable events, that all non-excused obligations were substantially
fulfilled, and that the other party was timely notified of the likelihood or actual
occurrence which would justify such an assertion, so that other prudent
precautions could be contemplated.
10.4
ORDERING AUTHORITY
Any request for purchase shall be accompanied by a valid purchase order issued by a
County department or directed by a Certified Agency Procurement Aid (CAPA) with a
purchase card for payment.
10.5
Reserved.
10.6
Reserved.
10.7
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.
10.8
PURCHASE ORDERS
10.8.1 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.
10.8.2 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.
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10.9
BACKGROUND CHECK
Respondents may be required to pass multiple background checks (e.g., Sheriff’s Office,
County Attorney's Office, Courts, as well as Maricopa County general government) to
determine if the respondent is acceptable to do business with the County. This applies to,
but is not limited to, the company, subcontractors, and employees, and the failure to pass
these checks shall deem the respondent non-responsible.
10.10
SUSPENSION OF WORK
The procurement officer may order the Contractor, in writing, to suspend, delay, or interrupt
all or any part of the work of this contract for the period of time that the procurement officer
determines appropriate for the convenience of the County. No adjustment shall be made
under this clause for any suspension, delay, or interruption to the extent that performance
would have been so suspended, delayed, or interrupted by any other cause, including the
fault or negligence of the Contractor. No request for adjustment under this clause shall be
granted unless the claim, in an amount stated, is asserted in writing as soon as practicable
after the termination of the suspension, delay, or interruption, but not later than the date of
final payment under the contract.
10.11
STOP WORK ORDER
10.11.1 The procurement officer may, at any time, by written order to the Contractor,
require the Contractor to stop all, or any part, of the work called for by this contract
for a period of 90 calendar days after the order is delivered to the Contractor, and
for any further period to which the parties may agree. The order shall be specifically
identified as a stop work order issued under this clause. Upon receipt of the order,
the Contractor shall immediately comply with its terms and take all reasonable
steps to minimize the incurrence of costs allocable to the work covered by the order
during the period of work stoppage. Within a period of 90 calendar days after a
stop work order is delivered to the Contractor, or within any extension of that period
to which the parties shall have agreed, the procurement officer shall either:
10.11.2 cancel the stop work order; or
10.11.3 terminate the work covered by the order as provided in the Termination for Default
or the Termination for Convenience clause of this contract.
10.11.4 The procurement officer may make an equitable adjustment in the delivery
schedule and/or contract price, and the contract shall be modified, in writing,
accordingly, if the Contractor demonstrates that the stop work order resulted in an
increase in costs to the Contractor.
10.12
TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE
Maricopa County may terminate the resultant contract for convenience by providing 60
calendar days advance notice to the Contractor.
10.13
TERMINATION FOR Cause
10.13.1 The County may, by written Notice of Default to the Contractor, terminate this
contract in whole or in part if the Contractor fails to:
10.13.1.1 deliver the supplies or to perform the services within the time specified
in this contract or any extension;
10.13.1.2 make progress, so as to endanger performance of this contract; or
10.13.1.3 perform any of the other provisions of this contract.
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10.13.2 The County’s right to terminate this contract under these subparagraphs may be
exercised if the Contractor does not cure such failure within 10 business days (or
more if authorized in writing by the County) after receipt of a Notice to Cure from
the procurement officer specifying the failure.
10.13.3 Contractor may terminate this contract or performance of any part of the Services
upon written notice to County if Contractor determines that the performance of any
part of the Services would be in conflict with law, or independence or professional
rules.
10.14
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.
10.15
CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE MANAGEMENT
10.15.1 Contractor shall endeavor to maintain the personnel proposed in their proposal
throughout the performance of this contract.
10.15.2 If Contractor personnel’s employment status changes, Contractor shall provide
County a list of proposed replacements with equivalent or greater experience.
10.15.3 Under no circumstances shall the implementation schedule to be impacted by a
personnel change on the part of the Contractor.
10.15.4 Contractor shall not reassign any key personnel identified in their proposal without
the express consent of the County.
10.15.5 County reserves the right to immediately remove from its premises any Contractor
personnel it reasonably determines to be a risk to County operations.
10.15.6 County reserves the right to request the replacement of any Contractor personnel
at any time, for any lawful reason.
10.16
SERVICES
10.16.1 The Contractor will provide all services to the best of its knowledge and ability, and
in accordance with applicable professional standards. County’s acceptance of
services or goods provided by the Contractor shall not relieve the Contractor from
its obligations under this contract.
10.16.2 In addition to its other remedies, County may, at the Contractor's expense, require
prompt correction of any services failing to meet the Contractor's obligations
herein. Services corrected by the Contractor shall be subject to all the provisions
of this contract in the manner and to the same extent as services originally
furnished hereunder.
10.17
ACCEPTANCE
10.17.1 If any of the services do not conform to contract requirements, County may require
the Contractor to perform the services again in conformity with contract
requirements, at no cost to the County. When the defects in services cannot be
corrected by re-performance, County may:
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10.17.3.1 require the Contractor to take necessary action to ensure that future
performance conforms to contract requirements; and
10.17.3.2 reduce the contract price to reflect the reduced value of the services
performed.
10.17.2 If the Contractor fails to promptly perform the services again or to take the
necessary action to ensure future performance in conformity with contract
requirements, County may:
10.17.4.1 by contract or otherwise, perform the services; or
10.17.4.2 terminate the contract for cause.
10.18
Reserved.
10.19
STATUTORY RIGHT OF CANCELLATION FOR CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Notice is given that, pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-511, the County may cancel any contract
without penalty or further obligation within three years after execution of the contract, if any
person significantly involved in initiating, negotiating, securing, drafting, or creating the
contract on behalf of the County is at any time, while the contract or any extension of the
contract is in effect, an employee or agent of any other party to the contract in any capacity
or consultant to any other party of the contract with respect to the subject matter of the
contract. Additionally, pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-511, the County may recoup any fee or
commission paid or due to any person significantly involved in initiating, negotiating,
securing, drafting, or creating the contract on behalf of the County from any other party to
the contract arising as the result of the contract.
10.20
OFFSET FOR DAMAGES
In addition to all other remedies at Law or Equity, the County may offset from any money
due to the Contractor any amounts Contractor owes to the County for damages resulting
from breach or deficiencies in performance of the contract.
10.21
SUBCONTRACTING
10.21.1 The Contractor may not assign to another Contractor or subcontract to another
party for performance of the terms and conditions hereof without the written
consent of the County. All correspondence authorizing subcontracting must
reference the bid serial number and identify the job or project.
10.21.2 The subcontractor’s rate for the job shall not exceed that of the prime Contractor’s
rate, as bid in the pricing section, unless the prime Contractor is willing to absorb
any higher rates. The subcontractor’s invoice shall be invoiced directly to the prime
Contractor, who in turn shall pass-through the costs to the County, without mark-
up. A copy of the subcontractor’s invoice must accompany the prime Contractor’s
invoice.
10.22
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.
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10.23
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS OF REQUIREMENTS
The County reserves the right to add and/or delete materials and services to a contract. If
a service requirement is deleted, payment to the Contractor will be reduced proportionately
to the amount of service reduced in accordance with the bid price. If additional materials
or services are required from a contract, prices for such additions will be negotiated
between the Contractor and the County.
10.24
OWNERSHIP
10.24.1 County shall own all final reports and other completed deliverables created under
this contract and delivered to County, excluding any Contractor Material (defined
below) contained or embodied therein ("Deliverables"). Contractor may retain a
copy of Deliverables for archival purposes. Contractor shall own: (i) its working
papers and any engagement documentation; and (ii) any general skills, know-how,
expertise, ideas, concepts, methods, techniques, processes, software, materials,
or other intellectual property which may have been discovered, created, received,
or developed by Contractor either prior to or as a result of providing services under
this contract (collectively, "Contractor Materials"). County shall have a non-
exclusive, non-transferable license to use Contractor Materials for its own internal
use and only for the purposes for which they are delivered to the extent they form
part of a Deliverable. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this contract,
Contractor and its personnel are free to use and employ their general skills, know-
how, and expertise, and to use, disclose, and employ any generalized ideas,
concepts, know-how, methods, techniques or skills gained or learned during the
course of this contract so long as they acquire and apply such information without
any unauthorized use or disclosure of confidential or proprietary information of
County.
10.25
ACCESS TO AND RETENTION OF RECORDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF AUDIT AND/OR
OTHER REVIEW
10.25.1 In accordance with Section MC1-372 of the Maricopa County Procurement Code,
the Contractor agrees to retain (physical or digital copies of) all books, records,
accounts, statements, reports, files, and other records and back-up documentation
relevant to this contract for six years after final payment or until after the resolution
of any audit questions, which could be more than six years, whichever is longest.
The County, Federal or State auditors and any other persons duly authorized by
the department shall have full access to and the right to examine, copy, and make
use of, any and all said materials (excluding Contractor’s workpapers, which may
be made available to Federal and State auditors if required by law or regulation).
10.25.2 If the Contractor’s books, records, accounts, statements, reports, files, and other
records and back-up documentation relevant to this contract are not sufficient to
support and document that requested services were provided, the Contractor shall
reimburse Maricopa County for the services not so adequately supported and
documented.
10.26
AUDIT DISALLOWANCES
If at any time it is determined by the County that a cost for which payment has been made
is a disallowed cost, the County shall notify the Contractor in writing of the disallowance.
The course of action to address the disallowance shall be at sole discretion of the County,
and may include either an adjustment to future invoices, request for credit, request for a
check, or a deduction from current invoices submitted by the Contractor equal to the
amount of the disallowance, or to require reimbursement forthwith of the disallowed amount
by the Contractor by issuing a check payable to Maricopa County.
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10.27
STRICT COMPLIANCE
Acceptance by County of a performance that is not in strict compliance with the terms of
the contract shall not be deemed to be a waiver of strict compliance with respect to all other
terms of the contract.
10.28
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.
10.29
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.
10.30
RELATIONSHIPS
10.30.1 In the performance of the services described herein, the Contractor shall act solely
as an independent Contractor, and nothing herein or implied herein shall at any
time be construed as to create the relationship of employer and employee, co-
employee, partnership, principal and agent, or joint venture between the County
and the Contractor.
10.30.2 The County reserves the right of final approval on proposed staff. Also, upon
request by the County, the Contractor will be required to remove any employees
working on County projects and substitute personnel based on the discretion of
the County within two business days, unless previously approved by the County.
10.31
NON-DISCRIMINATION
Contractor agrees to comply with all provisions and requirements of Arizona Executive
Order 2009-09, including flow down of all provisions and requirements to any
subcontractors. Executive Order 2009-09 supersedes Executive Order 99-4 and amends
Executive Order 75-5 and is hereby incorporated into this contract as if set forth in full
herein. During the performance of this contract, Contractor shall not discriminate against
any employee, client, or any other individual in any way because of that person’s age, race,
creed, color, religion, sex, disability, or national origin. (Arizona Executive Order 2009-09
can be viewed at https://apps.azsos.gov/public_services/register/2009/46/governor.pdf).
10.32
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.
10.33
CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION
10.33.1 The undersigned (authorized official signing on behalf of the Contractor) certifies
to the best of his or her knowledge and belief that the Contractor, its current
officers, and directors:
10.33.1.1 are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment,
declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from being awarded any
contract or grant by any United States department or agency or any
state, or local jurisdiction;
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10.33.1.2 have not within a three-year period preceding this contract:
10.33.1.2.1 been convicted of fraud or any criminal offense in
connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or as the
result of performing a government entity (Federal, State or
local) transaction or contract; or
10.33.1.2.2 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;
10.33.1.3 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;
10.33.1.4 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
10.33.1.5 have not within a three-year period preceding this contract had any
public transaction (Federal, State or local) terminated for cause or
default.
10.33.2 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.
10.33.3 The Contractor shall include, without modification, this clause in all lower tier
covered transactions (i.e., transactions with subcontractors or sub-subcontractors)
and in all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions related to this contract. If
this clause is applicable to a subcontractor or sub-subcontractor, the Contractor
shall include the information required by this clause with their bid.
10.34
VERIFICATION REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH A.R.S. § 41-4401 AND FEDERAL
IMMIGRATION LAWS AND REGULATIONS
10.34.1 By entering into the contract, the Contractor warrants compliance with the
Immigration and Nationality Act (INA using E-Verify) and all other Federal
immigration laws and regulations related to the immigration status of its employees
and A.R.S. § 23-214(A). The Contractor shall obtain statements from its
subcontractors certifying compliance and shall furnish the statements to the
procurement officer upon request. These warranties shall remain in effect through
the term of the contract. The Contractor and its subcontractors shall also maintain
Employment Eligibility Verification forms (I-9) as required by the Immigration Reform
and Control Act of 1986, as amended from time to time, for all employees performing
work under the contract and verify employee compliance using the E-Verify system
and shall keep a record of the verification for the duration of the employee’s
employment or at least three years, whichever is longer. I-9 forms are available for
download at www.uscis.gov.
10.34.2 The County retains the legal right to inspect documents (excluding Contractor’s
working papers) of Contractor and subcontractor employees performing work under
this contract to verify compliance with paragraph 10.34.1 of this section. Contractor
and subcontractor shall be given reasonable notice of the County’s intent to inspect
and shall make the documents available at the time and date specified. Should the
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County suspect or find that the Contractor or any of its subcontractors are not in
compliance, the County will consider this a material breach of the contract and may
pursue any and all remedies allowed by law, including, but not limited to: suspension
of work, termination of the contract for default, and suspension and/or debarment of
the Contractor. All costs necessary to verify compliance are the responsibility of the
Contractor.
10.35
CONTRACTOR LICENSE REQUIREMENT
10.35.1 The Contractor shall procure all permits, insurance, and licenses, and pay the
charges and fees necessary and incidental to the lawful conduct of his/her
business, and as necessary complete any requirements, by any and all
governmental or non-governmental entities as mandated to maintain compliance
with and remain in good standing. The Contractor shall keep fully informed of
existing and future trade or industry requirements, and Federal, State, and local
laws, ordinances, and regulations which in any manner affect the fulfillment of a
contract and shall comply with the same. Contractor shall immediately notify both
Office of Procurement Services and the department of any and all changes
concerning permits, insurance, or licenses required for the performance of services
under the contract.
10.35.2 Contractor furnishing finished products, materials, or articles of merchandise that
will require installation or attachment as part of the contract shall possess any
licenses required. Contractor is not relieved of its obligation to obtain and possess
the required licenses by subcontracting of the labor portion of the contract.
Contractors are advised to contact the Arizona Registrar of Contractors, Chief of
Licensing, to ascertain licensing requirements for a particular contract. Contractor
shall identify which license(s), if any, the Registrar of Contractors requires for
performance of the contract.
10.36
INFLUENCE
10.36.1 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.
10.36.2 An attempt to influence includes, but is not limited to:
10.36.2.1 A person offering or providing a gratuity, gift, tip, present, donation,
money, entertainment or educational passes or tickets, or any type of
valuable contribution or subsidy that is offered or given with the intent to
influence a decision, obtain a contract, garner favorable treatment, or
gain favorable consideration of any kind.
10.36.3 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.
10.37
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
10.37.1 Any information obtained in the course of performing this contract may include
information that is proprietary or confidential to the County. This provision
establishes the Contractor’s obligation regarding such information.
10.37.2 The Contractor shall establish and maintain procedures and controls that are
adequate to assure that no information contained in its records and/or obtained
from the County or from others in carrying out its functions (services) under the
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contract shall be used by or disclosed by it, its agents, officers, or employees,
except as required to efficiently perform duties under the contract. The Contractor’s
procedures and controls, at a minimum, must be the same procedures and controls
it uses to protect its own proprietary or confidential information. If, at any time
during the duration of the contract, the County determines that the procedures and
controls in place are not adequate, the Contractor shall institute any new and/or
additional measures requested by the County within 15 business days of the
written request to do so.
10.37.3 Any requests to the Contractor for County proprietary or confidential information
shall be referred to the County for review and approval, prior to any dissemination.
10.37.4 This provision shall not apply to information that (i) is now, or hereafter becomes,
through no act or failure to act on the part of Contractor, generally known or
available in the public domain; (ii) is hereafter furnished to Contractor by a third
party, as a matter of right and without restriction on disclosure; (iii) is the subject
of a written permission to disclose provided by County; or (iv) is in response to a n
order of a court of competent jurisdiction.
10.38
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.
10.39
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.
10.40
UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
By entering into this contract, the Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable provisions
of
Title
2,
Subtitle
A,
Chapter
II,
Part
200—UNIFORM
ADMINISTRATIVE
REQUIREMENTS, COST PRINCIPLES, AND AUDIT REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL
AWARDS contained in Title 2 C.F.R. § 200 et seq.
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10.41
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.
10.42
FORCED LABOR
10.42.1 By submitting a bid for this solicitation and/or entering into a contract as a result of
this solicitation, contractor agrees to comply with all applicable portions of Arizona
Revised Statutes Section 35-394. Contracting; procurement; prohibition; written
certification; remedy; termination; exception; definitions.
10.42.2 Contractor certifies that it does not currently, and agrees for the duration of the
contract, that it will not use:
10.42.2.1 The forced labor of ethnic Uyghurs in the People’s Republic of China.
10.42.2.2 Any goods or services produced by the forced labor of ethnic Uyghurs
in the People’s Republic of China.
10.42.2.3 Any contractors, subcontractors or suppliers that use the forced labor or
any good or services produced by the forced labor of ethnic Uyghurs in
the People’s Republic of China.
10.42.3 If contractor becomes aware during the term of the agreement that contractor is
not in compliance with this paragraph, the contractor shall notify the County within
five business days after becoming aware of the noncompliance. If the contractor
fails to provide a written certification to the County that the contractor has remedied
the noncompliance within 180 days after notifying the County of its noncompliance,
then the agreement terminates, except that if the agreement termination date
occurs before the end of the 180-day period, the agreement terminates on the
agreement termination date.
10.43
PRICES
Contractor warrants that prices extended to County under this contract are no higher than
those paid by any other customer for these or similar services.
10.44
ORDER OF PRECEDENCE
In the event of a conflict in the provisions of this contract and Contractor’s license
agreement, if applicable, the terms of this contract shall prevail.
10.45
UNIQUE ENTITY IDENTIFIER (UEI) AND SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT
REGISTRATION
All
contractors
that
receive
funding
must
have
a
UEI
number
through
https://sam.gov/content/entity-registration. Contractor must also remain current with the
System for Award Management www.sam.gov throughout the term of the contract.
10.46
RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES
The contractor agrees that costs, planned or claimed, including costs incurred, shall not
include any expense for any religious activity.
10.47
POLITICAL ACTIVITY PROHIBITED
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None of the funds, materials, property, or services contributed by the County or the
contractor under the agreement shall be used in the performance of this agreement for any
partisan political activity, or to further the election or defeat of any candidate for public
office.
10.48
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
10.48.1 The contractor shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment because of race, age, disability, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
The contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure applicants are employed and
that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, age,
disability, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Such action shall include but is not
limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment,
or recruitment advertising, lay-off or termination, rates of pay or other forms of
compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship.
10.48.2 Contractor shall comply with the following provisions:
10.48.2.1
Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended (42
U.S.C. §§ 2000a, et seq.);
10.48.2.2
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. §§ 701, et
seq.);
10.48.2.3
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended
(29U.S.C. §§ 621, et seq.);
10.48.2.4
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. §§ 12101,
et seq.); and Arizona Executive Order 2009-09, as amended, et seq.
which mandates that all persons shall have equal access to employment
opportunities.
10.48.2.5
Contractor understands that the United States has the right to
seek judicial enforcement of this assurance.
10.49
CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING
10.49.1 Contractor certifies, to the best of their knowledge and belief, that:
10.49.1.1
No federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by
or on behalf of the contractor, to any person for influencing or attempting
to influence an officer or employee of any agency. This applies to a
Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an
employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of
any federal contract, the making of any federal grant. Including the
making of any federal, loan the entering into of any cooperative
agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or
modification of any federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative
agreement.
10.49.2 If any funds other than federal appropriated funds, have been paid or will be paid
to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of
any agency, member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an
employee of a member of Congress in connection with this federal contract, grant,
loan, or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit
Standard Form-LLL, “Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying,” in accordance with its
instructions.
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10.49.3 Contractor shall include Lobbying Certification language in the award documents
for all subcontractors (including sub-grants, and contract under grants, loans, and
cooperative agreements) and that all sub-recipients shall certify and disclose
accordingly.
10.49.3.1
The Lobbying Certification is a material representation of fact
upon which reliance was placed when this transaction is made or entered
into. Submission of this certification is prerequisite for making or entering
into this transaction imposed by section 1352, Title 31, U.S. Code. Any
successful proposer(s) who fail to file the required certification shall be
subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000.00 and not more than
$100,000.00 for each such failure.
10.50
CLEAN AIR ACT & CLEAN WATER ACT
Contractor must comply with all applicable standards, orders, or requirements issued under
section 306 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 1857(h), section 508 of the Clean Water Act
(33 U.S.C. 1368) Executive Order 11738, and Environmental Protection Agency
regulations (40 CFR part 15).
10.51
ENERGY POLICY AND CONSERVATION ACT
Contractor must adhere to applicable standards and policies relating to energy efficiency,
which are contained in the State energy conservation plan issued in compliance with the
Energy Policy and Conservation Act (Pub. L. 94-163, 89 Stat.871).
10.52
TASK ORDER PROCESS
The County reserves the right to select any contractor under this contract for Task Orders
under $25,000 without completion of any other procurement action when the Procurement
Officer determines that it is in the County’s best interest. Vendors receiving an award under
this contract will be notified of requirements valued over $25,000 and they will be given
time to respond to the Task Order with their proposed work plan, staff and price. The
vendor that best meets the need of the county will be awarded the Task Order.
10.53
MUTUAL LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
The total liability of each party, and its officers, directors, partners, principals, members,
employees, subcontractors, and agents (collectively, "persons”), to the other party for any
and all damages whatsoever arising out of this agreement from any cause, including but
not limited to negligence, errors, omissions, strict liability, breach of contract, or breach of
warranty shall not, in the aggregate, exceed twice (2x) the fees paid or payable to moss
adams under this agreement during the twelve (12) months prior to the act or omission that
caused the loss. This limitation will not apply to the extent losses are caused by a party's
fraud or willful misconduct.
In no event will either party be liable to the other for any special, indirect, incidental, or
consequential damages in connection with or otherwise arising out of this agreement, even
if advised of the possibility of such damages. In no event shall either party be liable for
exemplary or punitive damages arising out of or related to this agreement.
10.54
NO THIRD-PARTY BENEFICIARIES
All services shall be solely for County’s informational purposes and internal use, and this
contract creates no privity between Contractor and any person or party other than County
(“third party”). None of Contractor’s services are intended for the express or implied benefit
of any third party, and no third party is entitled to rely on the services Contractor provides
to County.
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10.55
INCORPORATION OF DOCUMENTS
10.55.1 The following are to be attached to and made part of this Contract:
10.45.1.1 Exhibit A – Vendor Information
10.45.1.2 Exhibit A-1- Pricing
10.45.1.3 Exhibit B – Scope of Work
10.45.1.4 Exhibit C – Office of Procurement Services Contractor Travel and Per
Diem Policy
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10.56
NOTICES
All notices given pursuant to the terms of this contract shall be addressed to:
For County:
Maricopa County
Office of Procurement Services
301 W. Jefferson St., Suite 700
Phoenix, Arizona 85003
For Contractor:
Moss Adams LLP
5415 E. High Street, Ste. 350
Phoenix, AZ 85054
With a copy to:
Moss Adams LLP
Attn: General Counsel
999 Third Ave. Suite 2800
Seattle, WA 98104
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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
Stephen Bacchetti
999 Third Ave, Suite 2800, Seattle, WA 98103
2/7/2024
AUTHORIZED
E
SIGNA
NATURE
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EXHIBIT A
VENDOR INFORMATION
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NIGP CODE: 91858
COMPANY NAME:
Moss Adams LLP
DOING BUSINESS AS (DBA) NAME:
Moss Adams
MAILING ADDRESS:
5415 E. High Street, Ste. 350 Phoenix, AZ 85054
REMIT TO ADDRESS:
Attn: Moss Adams LLP-Lockbox #101822, 2710 Media
Center Dr., Building 6, Ste. 120 Los Angeles, CA 90065
TELEPHONE NUMBER:
(480) 444-3424
FACSIMILE NUMBER:
(480) 444-3423
WEB SITE:
mossadams.com
REPRESENTATIVE NAME:
Brett Addis
REPRESENTATIVE PHONE NUMBER:
206-864-8789
REPRESENTATIVE E-MAIL:
maas.sales@mossadams.com
YES
NO
REBATE
WILL ALLOW OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES TO
PURCHASE FROM THIS CONTRACT:
[ ]
[X]
WILL ACCEPT PROCUREMENT CARD FOR PAYMENT:
[X]
[ ]
PAYMENT TERMS: NET 30 DAYS
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EXHIBIT A-1
FEE SCHEDULE
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NIGP CODE:91858
COMPANY NAME:
Moss Adams LLP
DOING BUSINESS AS (DBA) NAME:
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
1.1 Partner
$320
$320
$320
PER HOUR
1.2 Director
$280
$280
$280
PER HOUR
1.3 Sr. Manager
$280
$280
$280
PER HOUR
1.4 Manager
$240
$240
$240
PER HOUR
1.5 Senior
$200
$200
$200
PER HOUR
1.6 Staff
$160
$160
$160
PER HOUR
Blended Rate:
1.4.1 PROJECT MANAGEMENT & QUALITY ASSURANCE
$280
$280
$280
PER HOUR
1.4.2 LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
$300
$300
$300
PER HOUR
1.4.3 ORG ANALYSIS & PROCESS IMPROVEMENT
$232
$232
$232
PER HOUR
1.4.4 SUCCESSION PLANNING
$240
$240
$240
PER HOUR
$_______
$_______
$_______ PER HOUR
1.5 TRAINER
$_______
$_______
$_______ PER HOUR
1.6 FACILITATOR
$_______
$_______
$_______ PER HOUR
1.7 ADMINISTRATIVE
$_______
$_______
$_______ PER HOUR
1.8 OTHER
$_______
$_______
$_______ PER HOUR
,
,
GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS. (SEE SECTION 2.6.2)
1.0 PRICING:
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EXHIBIT B
SCOPE OF WORK
1.0 INTENT
1.1
Maricopa County is seeking proposals from qualified individuals/firms to create a list of
approved consultants to be selected through individual Task Orders for various consulting
engagements. Examples of the types of consulting engagements are listed below under
Section 2.0 Scope of Work (SOW).
1.2
Multiple County departments may utilize these services through the Task Order process.
The county reserves the right to select any qualified vendor under this contract for Task
Orders valued under $25,000 without further competition, based on the County’s needs,
as long as the work is clearly defined as a onetime need and is approved by the Office of
Procurement Services (OPS). Vendors receiving an award under this contract will be
notified of requirements valued over $25,000 and they will be given time to respond to the
Task Order with their proposed work plan, staff, and pricing. The vendor that best meets
the need of the county will be awarded the Task Order.
1.3
Award of this contract does not guarantee award of any individual Task Order. The County
is aware that there may be categories of strategic planning services that we have not
included but may be useful to the County. In your proposal, explain such categories and
your firm’s qualifications for such.
2.0 SCOPE OF WORK
2.1
To assist the County with its succession planning and other organizational management
needs, the County is looking for organizations that provide professional services including,
but not limited, to:
2.1.1
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT - Developing the skills of leadership including, but
not limited to, communication, ability to motivate others, decision making, and
accountability.
2.1.2
ORGANIZATIONAL ANALYSIS AND PROCESS IMPROVEMENT – Assess
current effectiveness of the existing workforce including work processes and
procedures, programs, measurement, and structure. Identify underlying
management and cultural challenges. Develop recommendations and solutions
based on the assessment.
2.1.3
MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION TRAINING – Develop training strategies for
the adult learners including workshops, lectures, group discussions, case studies,
skill practices, or other agreed upon methods based upon identified competencies
required that enables participants to understand how they contribute to the health
of the organization.
2.1.4
SUCCESSION PLANNING – Assess and understand County’s workforce needs
and develop a plan focusing on targeted improvements to recruitment, selection,
workforce training, and promotional processes needed to develop a sustainable
organization.
2.1.5
COACHING – Provide coaching services to middle, senior and executive level staff
assisting them with learning the skills needed for effective team building,
performance management, and organizational effectiveness.
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2.2
The contractor will work with the County department requesting the Task Order for approval
of all programs, trainings, and processes utilized to provide the requested services. All
plans, recommendations, solutions, and processes developed will be delivered to the
County department in the agreed format and timeframe.
2.3
The contractor will facilitate necessary meetings that include but are not limited to training,
coaching, process implementation, planning, and progress reporting. The type and
frequency of any meetings will be agreed upon issuance of any Task Order.
2.4
Qualification requirements will vary depending on the consulting engagement and will be
tailored to the specific Task Order; however, the following general qualifications apply to
all engagements:
2.4.1
A minimum of five years of experience providing organizational effectiveness
consulting for the public sector or demonstrated expertise in management,
leadership
development,
organizational
analysis,
process
improvement,
succession planning and coaching.
2.4.2
Include resume and/or profile of key staff.
2.5
OTHER CONSULTING SERVICES
2.5.1
The County is aware that there may be other related services not included above
that may be useful to the County. In your proposal, explain such services and your
firm’s qualifications for such.
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EXHIBIT C
OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT SERVICES CONTRACTOR TRAVEL AND PER DIEM
POLICY
1.0
All contract-related travel plans and arrangements shall be prior-approved by the County contract
administrator.
2.0
Lodging, per diem, and incidental expenses incurred in performance of Maricopa County/Special
District (County) contracts shall be reimbursed based on current U.S. General Services
Administration (GSA) domestic per diem rates for Phoenix, Arizona. Contractors must access the
following internet site to determine rates (no exceptions): www.gsa.gov.
2.1
Additional incidental expenses (i.e., telephone, fax, internet, and copying charges) shall
not be reimbursed. They should be included in the contractor’s hourly rate as an overhead
charge.
2.2
The County will not (under any circumstances) reimburse for contractor guest lodging, per
diem, or incidentals.
3.0
Commercial air travel shall be reimbursed as follows:
3.1
Coach airfare will be reimbursed by the County. Business class airfare may be allowed
only when preapproved in writing by the County contract administrator as a result of the
business needs of the County when there is no lower fare available.
3.2
The lowest direct flight airfare rate from the contractor’s assigned duty post (pre-defined at
the time of contract signing) will be reimbursed. Under no circumstances will the County
reimburse for airfares related to transportation to or from an alternate site.
3.3
The County will not (under any circumstances) reimburse for contractor guest commercial
air travel.
4.0
Rental vehicles may only be used if such use would result in an overall reduction in the total cost
of the trip, not for the personal convenience of the traveler. Multiple vehicles for the same set of
travelers for the same travel period will not be permitted without prior written approval by the County
contract administrator.
4.1
Purchase of comprehensive and collision liability insurance shall be at the expense of the
contractor. The County will not reimburse a contractor if the contractor chooses to purchase
this coverage.
4.2
Rental vehicles are restricted to sub-compact, compact, or mid-size sedans unless a larger
vehicle is necessary for cost efficiency due to the number of travelers. (NOTE: Contractors
shall obtain pre-approval in writing from the County contract administrator prior to rental of
a larger vehicle.)
4.3
County will reimburse for parking expenses if free, public parking is not available within a
reasonable distance of the place of County business. All opportunities must be exhausted
prior to securing parking that incurs costs for the County. Opportunities to be reviewed are
the DASH, shuttles, etc. that can transport the contractor to and from County buildings with
minimal costs.
4.4
County will reimburse for the lowest rate, long-term, uncovered (covered or enclosed
parking will not be reimbursed) airport parking only if it is less expensive than shuttle
service to and from the airport.
4.5
The County will not (under any circumstances) reimburse the contractor for guest vehicle
rental(s) or other any transportation costs.
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5.0
Contractor is responsible for all costs not directly related to the travel except those that have been
pre-approved by the County contract administrator. These costs include, but are not limited to, the
following: in-room movies, valet service, valet parking, laundry service, costs associated with
storing luggage at a hotel, fuel costs associated with non-County activities, tips that exceed the per
diem allowance, health club fees, and entertainment costs. Claims for unauthorized travel
expenses will not be honored and are not reimbursable.
6.0
Travel and per diem expenses shall be capped at 15 percent of project price unless otherwise
specified and approved by the County in individual contracts.
7.0
Contractor shall provide, (upon request) with their invoice(s), copies of receipts supporting travel
and per diem expenses, and, if applicable, with a copy of the written consent issued by the County
contract administrator. No travel and per diem expenses shall be paid by County without copies of
the written consent as described in this policy and copies of all receipts.