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SERIAL 240034-S PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR SERVICES DATE OF LAST REVISION: November 15, 2023 CONTRACT END DATE: November 30, 2026 CONTRACT PERIOD THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2026 TO: All Departments FROM: Office of Procurement Services SUBJECT: Contract for PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR SERVICES Attached to this letter is published an effective purchasing contract for products and/or services to be supplied to Maricopa County activities as awarded by Maricopa County on November 15, 2023. All purchases of products and/or services listed on the attached pages of this letter are to be obtained from the vendor holding the contract. Individuals are responsible to the vendor for purchases made outside of contracts. The contract period is indicated above. AS/mm Attach Copy to: Office of Procurement Services David Jahntz, Office of Contract Counsel (Please remove Serial 180149-S from your contract notebooks) SERIAL 240034-S AEGIS GROUP, LLC, 1955 W BASELINE RD STE 113-540 COMPANY NAME: Aegis Group LLC DOING BUSINESS AS (dba): Aegis Group LLC MAILING ADDRESS: 1955 W baseline rd ste 113-540 REMIT TO ADDRESS: TELEPHONE NUMBER: 480-497-4272 FAX NUMBER: WWW ADDRESS: https://www.usaegisgroup.com REPRESENTATIVE NAME: Abboud Bedro REPRESENTATIVE TELEPHONE NUMBER: 480-497-4272 REPRESENTATIVE EMAIL ADDRESS aegisgroupllc@gmail.com YES NO REBATE WILL ALLOW OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES TO PURCHASE FROM THIS CONTRACT: WILL ACCEPT PROCUREMENT CARD FOR PAYMENT: PRICING SHEET: NIGP CODE: 96147 Payment Terms: NO TERMS Vendor Number: VS0000005377 Certificates of Insurance Required Contract Period: To cover the period ending November 30, 2026. SERIAL 240034-S LARRY L RIVES DBA: AGENCY NW INVESTIGATIONS, 18521 E QUEEN CREEK RD SUITE 105-221 QUEEN CREEK, AZ 85142 COMPANY NAME: Agency NW Investigations DOING BUSINESS AS (dba): MAILING ADDRESS: 18521 E Queen Creek Rd Suite 105-221 Queen Creek, AZ 85142 REMIT TO ADDRESS: 18521 E Queen Creek Rd Suite 105-221 Queen Creek, AZ 85142 TELEPHONE NUMBER: 830-496-1248 FAX NUMBER: 480-987-2298 WWW ADDRESS: www.agencynwinvestigations.com REPRESENTATIVE NAME: Larry L. Rives REPRESENTATIVE TELEPHONE NUMBER: 830-496-1248 REPRESENTATIVE EMAIL ADDRESS rives1630@gmail.com YES NO REBATE WILL ALLOW OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES TO PURCHASE FROM THIS CONTRACT: WILL ACCEPT PROCUREMENT CARD FOR PAYMENT: PRICING SHEET: NIGP CODE: 96147 Payment Terms: NO TERMS Vendor Number: VC0000003457 Certificates of Insurance Required Contract Period: To cover the period ending November 30, 2026. SERIAL 240034-S AIMPOINT POINT CONSULTING AND INVESTIGATIONS, 9915 W. BELL RD, SUITE 409 SUN CITY AZ 85351 COMPANY NAME: Aimpoint Point Consulting and Investigations DOING BUSINESS AS (dba): MAILING ADDRESS: 9915 W. Bell Rd, Suite 409 Sun City AZ 85351 REMIT TO ADDRESS: 9915 W. Bell Rd, Suite 409 Sun City AZ 85351 TELEPHONE NUMBER: 602-562-7755 FAX NUMBER: 1602-581-3333 WWW ADDRESS: https://aimpointci.com REPRESENTATIVE NAME: John Miller REPRESENTATIVE TELEPHONE NUMBER: 602-562-7755 REPRESENTATIVE EMAIL ADDRESS john@aimpointci.com YES NO REBATE WILL ALLOW OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES TO PURCHASE FROM THIS CONTRACT: WILL ACCEPT PROCUREMENT CARD FOR PAYMENT: PRICING SHEET: NIGP CODE: 96147 Payment Terms: NO TERMS Vendor Number: VS0000002338 Certificates of Insurance Required Contract Period: To cover the period ending November 30, 2026. SERIAL 240034-S ANALYTIC INVESTIGATIONS. PO BOX 633, LAVEEN, AZ 85339 COMPANY NAME: Analytic Investigations DOING BUSINESS AS (dba): Analytic Investigations MAILING ADDRESS: PO Box 633, Laveen, AZ 85339 REMIT TO ADDRESS: PO Box 633, Laveen, AZ 85339 TELEPHONE NUMBER: 623-999-3807 FAX NUMBER: WWW ADDRESS: www.analyticinvestigations.com REPRESENTATIVE NAME: Deborah Stonebarger REPRESENTATIVE TELEPHONE NUMBER: 623-999-3807 REPRESENTATIVE EMAIL ADDRESS deb@analyticinvestigations.com YES NO REBATE WILL ALLOW OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES TO PURCHASE FROM THIS CONTRACT: WILL ACCEPT PROCUREMENT CARD FOR PAYMENT: PRICING SHEET: NIGP CODE: 96147 Payment Terms: NO TERMS Vendor Number: VS0000009437 Certificates of Insurance Required Contract Period: To cover the period ending November 30, 2026. SERIAL 240034-S APPLIED FORENSIC SOLUTIONS LLC, 16772 W BELL RD; SUITE 110 441 COMPANY NAME: Applied Forensic Solutions, LLC DOING BUSINESS AS (dba): MAILING ADDRESS: 16772 W Bell Rd; Suite 110 441 REMIT TO ADDRESS: TELEPHONE NUMBER: 6023203574 FAX NUMBER: WWW ADDRESS: REPRESENTATIVE NAME: John Oliveira REPRESENTATIVE TELEPHONE NUMBER: 6023203574 REPRESENTATIVE EMAIL ADDRESS johnoliveira@protonmail.com YES NO REBATE WILL ALLOW OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES TO PURCHASE FROM THIS CONTRACT: WILL ACCEPT PROCUREMENT CARD FOR PAYMENT: PRICING SHEET: NIGP CODE: 96147 Payment Terms: NO TERMS Vendor Number: VS0000009490 Certificates of Insurance Required Contract Period: To cover the period ending November 30, 2026. SERIAL 240034-S ARIZONA INVESTIGATIVE ASSOCIATES, PLLC, 4710 E FALCON DR, STE 123, MESA AZ 85215 COMPANY NAME: Arizona Investigative Associates, PLLC DOING BUSINESS AS (dba): Arizona Investigative Associates, PLLC MAILING ADDRESS: 4710 E Falcon Dr, Ste 123, Mesa AZ 85215 REMIT TO ADDRESS: 4710 E Falcon Dr, Ste 123, Mesa AZ 85215 TELEPHONE NUMBER: (602) 252-2474 FAX NUMBER: (602) 780-2403 WWW ADDRESS: azprivateinvestigator.com REPRESENTATIVE NAME: Justin Yentes REPRESENTATIVE TELEPHONE NUMBER: (602) 252-2474 ext 801 REPRESENTATIVE EMAIL ADDRESS justin957 YES NO REBATE WILL ALLOW OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES TO PURCHASE FROM THIS CONTRACT: WILL ACCEPT PROCUREMENT CARD FOR PAYMENT: PRICING SHEET: NIGP CODE: 96147 Payment Terms: NO TERMS Vendor Number: VC0000002496 Certificates of Insurance Required Contract Period: To cover the period ending November 30, 2026. SERIAL 240034-S BLUE CORE INVESTIGATIVE SOLUTIONS. LLC DBA BCIS, 4340 E. INDIAN SCHOOL RD #21-303 COMPANY NAME: Blue Core Investigative Solutions, LLC DOING BUSINESS AS (dba): BCIS MAILING ADDRESS: 4340 E. Indian School Rd #21-303 REMIT TO ADDRESS: 4340 E. Indian School Rd #21-303 TELEPHONE NUMBER: 480-209-5843 FAX NUMBER: N/A WWW ADDRESS: N/A REPRESENTATIVE NAME: Susan Schoville REPRESENTATIVE TELEPHONE NUMBER: 480-209-5843 REPRESENTATIVE EMAIL ADDRESS bcisofaz@gmail.com YES NO REBATE WILL ALLOW OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES TO PURCHASE FROM THIS CONTRACT: WILL ACCEPT PROCUREMENT CARD FOR PAYMENT: PRICING SHEET: NIGP CODE: 96147 Payment Terms: NO TERMS Vendor Number: VS0000002469 Certificates of Insurance Required Contract Period: To cover the period ending November 30, 2026. SERIAL 240034-S RALPH D MCLAUGHLIN DBA: BLUE LINE RESEARCH & CONSULTING, LLC, 20280 N 59TH AVE. STE 115-633 COMPANY NAME: Blue Line Research & Consulting, LLC DOING BUSINESS AS (dba): Ralph McLaughlin MAILING ADDRESS: 20280 N 59th Ave. Ste 115-633 REMIT TO ADDRESS: Glendale, AZ TELEPHONE NUMBER: 6236930040 FAX NUMBER: N/A WWW ADDRESS: https://bluelinerc.com/ REPRESENTATIVE NAME: Ralph McLaughlin REPRESENTATIVE TELEPHONE NUMBER: 6236930040 REPRESENTATIVE EMAIL ADDRESS investblrc@gmail.com YES NO REBATE WILL ALLOW OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES TO PURCHASE FROM THIS CONTRACT: WILL ACCEPT PROCUREMENT CARD FOR PAYMENT: PRICING SHEET: NIGP CODE: 96147 Payment Terms: NO TERMS Vendor Number: VS0000009485 Certificates of Insurance Required Contract Period: To cover the period ending November 30, 2026. SERIAL 240034-S WILLIAM TASH DBA: CACTUS INVESTIGATION, 8485 E. MCDONALD DR. STE. 202 SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85250 COMPANY NAME: Cactus Investigation DOING BUSINESS AS (dba): Cactus Investigation MAILING ADDRESS: 8485 E. McDonald Dr. Ste. 202 Scottsdale, AZ 85250 REMIT TO ADDRESS: 8485 E. McDonald Dr. Ste. 202 Scottsdale, AZ 85250 TELEPHONE NUMBER: 480-945-2475 FAX NUMBER: 480-949-7723 WWW ADDRESS: www.cactusinvestigation.com REPRESENTATIVE NAME: William Tash REPRESENTATIVE TELEPHONE NUMBER: 602-740-4200 REPRESENTATIVE EMAIL ADDRESS info@cactusinvestigation.com YES NO REBATE WILL ALLOW OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES TO PURCHASE FROM THIS CONTRACT: WILL ACCEPT PROCUREMENT CARD FOR PAYMENT: PRICING SHEET: NIGP CODE: 96147 Payment Terms: NO TERMS Vendor Number: VC0000002724 Certificates of Insurance Required Contract Period: To cover the period ending November 30, 2026. SERIAL 240034-S DAVID ALLEN CARLSON DBA: CARLSON INVESTIGATIONS, 10105 E VIA LINDA STE 103-207 COMPANY NAME: Carlson Investigations DOING BUSINESS AS (dba): Carlson Investigations MAILING ADDRESS: 10105 E Via Linda Ste 103-207 REMIT TO ADDRESS: TELEPHONE NUMBER: 5033471701 FAX NUMBER: WWW ADDRESS: 10105 E Via Linda Ste 103-207 REPRESENTATIVE NAME: David Carlson REPRESENTATIVE TELEPHONE NUMBER: 5033471701 REPRESENTATIVE EMAIL ADDRESS david@carlsoninvestigations.com YES NO REBATE WILL ALLOW OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES TO PURCHASE FROM THIS CONTRACT: WILL ACCEPT PROCUREMENT CARD FOR PAYMENT: PRICING SHEET: NIGP CODE: 96147 Payment Terms: NO TERMS Vendor Number: VS0000004554 Certificates of Insurance Required Contract Period: To cover the period ending November 30, 2026. SERIAL 240034-S COOL CAT INVESTIGATIONS LLC, 16743 E. PALISADES BL SUITE #102 COMPANY NAME: Cool Cat Investigations LLC DOING BUSINESS AS (dba): Cool Cat Investigations LLC MAILING ADDRESS: 16743 E. Palisades Bl REMIT TO ADDRESS: Suite #102 TELEPHONE NUMBER: 602-686-2068 FAX NUMBER: 480-892-2825 WWW ADDRESS: www.coolcatpi.com REPRESENTATIVE NAME: Amanda Schlichting REPRESENTATIVE TELEPHONE NUMBER: 602-920-7044 REPRESENTATIVE EMAIL ADDRESS amanda@coolcatpi.com YES NO REBATE WILL ALLOW OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES TO PURCHASE FROM THIS CONTRACT: WILL ACCEPT PROCUREMENT CARD FOR PAYMENT: PRICING SHEET: NIGP CODE: 96147 Payment Terms: NO TERMS Vendor Number: Certificates of Insurance Required Contract Period: To cover the period ending November 30, 2026. SERIAL 240034-S CROWN POINTE INVESTIGATIONS, LLC, 1300 S. WATSON ROAD, SUITE 114-352, BUCKEYE, AZ 8532 COMPANY NAME: Crown Pointe Investigations, LLC DOING BUSINESS AS (dba): MAILING ADDRESS: 1300 S. Watson Road, Suite 114-352, Buckeye, AZ 85326 REMIT TO ADDRESS: 1300 S. Watson Road, Suite 114-352, Buckeye, AZ 8532 TELEPHONE NUMBER: 877-252-4150 FAX NUMBER: 877-252-4150 WWW ADDRESS: www.crownpointepi.com REPRESENTATIVE NAME: Stephen Gonzales REPRESENTATIVE TELEPHONE NUMBER: 909-835-6179 REPRESENTATIVE EMAIL ADDRESS sgonzales@crownpointepi.com YES NO REBATE WILL ALLOW OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES TO PURCHASE FROM THIS CONTRACT: WILL ACCEPT PROCUREMENT CARD FOR PAYMENT: PRICING SHEET: NIGP CODE: 96147 Payment Terms: NO TERMS Vendor Number: VS0000009482 Certificates of Insurance Required Contract Period: To cover the period ending November 30, 2026. SERIAL 240034-S D. MICHAEL & ASSOCIATES INC, 522 N CENTRAL AVE, #25074, PHOENIX, AZ 85002 COMPANY NAME: D. Michael & Associates Inc DOING BUSINESS AS (dba): MAILING ADDRESS: 522 N Central Ave, #25074, Phoenix, AZ 85002 REMIT TO ADDRESS: 522 N Central Ave, #25074, Phoenix, AZ 85002 TELEPHONE NUMBER: 844-864-6837 FAX NUMBER: WWW ADDRESS: www.dmapi.com REPRESENTATIVE NAME: Damian M. Jarrett REPRESENTATIVE TELEPHONE NUMBER: 623-670-0726 REPRESENTATIVE EMAIL ADDRESS investigations@dmapi.com YES NO REBATE WILL ALLOW OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES TO PURCHASE FROM THIS CONTRACT: WILL ACCEPT PROCUREMENT CARD FOR PAYMENT: PRICING SHEET: NIGP CODE: 96147 Payment Terms: NO TERMS Vendor Number: VC0000002727 Certificates of Insurance Required Contract Period: To cover the period ending November 30, 2026. SERIAL 240034-S DESAYE PLLC DBA: DESAYE DEFENSE INVESTIGATIONS 8618 N CARDINAL DRPHOENIX, AZ 85028 COMPANY NAME: DeSaye PLLC DOING BUSINESS AS (dba): MAILING ADDRESS: 8618 N Cardinal Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85028 REMIT TO ADDRESS: 8618 N Cardinal Dr TELEPHONE NUMBER: (602)373-2071 FAX NUMBER: (866) 931-5434 WWW ADDRESS: www.DeSayeDefenseInvestigations.com REPRESENTATIVE NAME: Rennee DeSaye REPRESENTATIVE TELEPHONE NUMBER: (602)373-2071 REPRESENTATIVE EMAIL ADDRESS Rennee@DeSayeDI.com YES NO REBATE WILL ALLOW OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES TO PURCHASE FROM THIS CONTRACT: WILL ACCEPT PROCUREMENT CARD FOR PAYMENT: PRICING SHEET: NIGP CODE: 96147 Payment Terms: NO TERMS Vendor Number: VC0000003006 Certificates of Insurance Required Contract Period: To cover the period ending November 30, 2026. SERIAL 240034-S CHRIS J FARMER DBA: FARMER & ASSOCIATES, 16845 N. 29TH AVE SUITE 1205 PHOENIX, AZ 85053 COMPANY NAME: Farmer & Associates LLC DOING BUSINESS AS (dba): MAILING ADDRESS: 16845 N.29th Ave Suite 1205 Phoenix AZ 85053 REMIT TO ADDRESS: 16845 N. 29th Ave Suite 1205 Phoenix, AZ 85053 TELEPHONE NUMBER: 602-843-0231 FAX NUMBER: 602-843-3523 WWW ADDRESS: Farmerassociates.com REPRESENTATIVE NAME: Chris Farmer REPRESENTATIVE TELEPHONE NUMBER: 602-843-0231 REPRESENTATIVE EMAIL ADDRESS chris@farmerassociates.com YES NO REBATE WILL ALLOW OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES TO PURCHASE FROM THIS CONTRACT: WILL ACCEPT PROCUREMENT CARD FOR PAYMENT: PRICING SHEET: NIGP CODE: 96147 Payment Terms: NO TERMS Vendor Number: VS0000002003 Certificates of Insurance Required Contract Period: To cover the period ending November 30, 2026. SERIAL 240034-S FISHEYE INVESTIGATION GROUP, 112 N. CENTRAL AVE STE 700F, PHOENIX, AZ 85004 COMPANY NAME: Fisheye Investigation Group DOING BUSINESS AS (dba): MAILING ADDRESS: 112 N. Central Ave Ste 700F, Phoenix, AZ 85004 REMIT TO ADDRESS: 112 N. Central Ave Ste 700F, Phoenix, AZ 85004 TELEPHONE NUMBER: 602-477-9572 FAX NUMBER: N/A WWW ADDRESS: https://www.fisheyeinvestigationsgroup.com REPRESENTATIVE NAME: Sharnai Fisher REPRESENTATIVE TELEPHONE NUMBER: 602-477-9572 REPRESENTATIVE EMAIL ADDRESS s.fisher.ent@gmail.com YES NO REBATE WILL ALLOW OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES TO PURCHASE FROM THIS CONTRACT: WILL ACCEPT PROCUREMENT CARD FOR PAYMENT: PRICING SHEET: NIGP CODE: 96147 Payment Terms: NO TERMS Vendor Number: VS0000004551 Certificates of Insurance Required Contract Period: To cover the period ending November 30, 2026. SERIAL 240034-S FOUNDATION INVESTIGATION, 4660 E. BURNS ST., TUCSON, AZ 85711 COMPANY NAME: FOUNDATION INVESTIGATION DOING BUSINESS AS (dba): MAILING ADDRESS: 4660 E. Burns St., Tucson, AZ 85711 REMIT TO ADDRESS: TELEPHONE NUMBER: 5202990573 FAX NUMBER: WWW ADDRESS: 5000 E River Rd REPRESENTATIVE NAME: Margaret DiFrank REPRESENTATIVE TELEPHONE NUMBER: 5202990573 REPRESENTATIVE EMAIL ADDRESS mdifrank YES NO REBATE WILL ALLOW OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES TO PURCHASE FROM THIS CONTRACT: WILL ACCEPT PROCUREMENT CARD FOR PAYMENT: PRICING SHEET: NIGP CODE: 96147 Payment Terms: NO TERMS Vendor Number: VC0000004689 Certificates of Insurance Required Contract Period: To cover the period ending November 30, 2026. SERIAL 240034-S HEBERT ENTERPRISES LLC DBA: HEBERT INVESTIGATIONS, 610 E BELL RD., #2-614, PHOENIX, AZ 85022 COMPANY NAME: Hebert Enterprises LLC DOING BUSINESS AS (dba): Hebert Investigations MAILING ADDRESS: 610 E Bell Rd., #2-614, Phoenix, AZ 85022 REMIT TO ADDRESS: 610 E Bell Rd., #2-614, Phoenix, AZ 85022 TELEPHONE NUMBER: (602) 888-1789 FAX NUMBER: N/A WWW ADDRESS: www.MyInvestigatorAZ.com REPRESENTATIVE NAME: Mark Hebert REPRESENTATIVE TELEPHONE NUMBER: (602) 888-1789 REPRESENTATIVE EMAIL ADDRESS Mark@MyInvestigatorAZ.com YES NO REBATE WILL ALLOW OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES TO PURCHASE FROM THIS CONTRACT: WILL ACCEPT PROCUREMENT CARD FOR PAYMENT: PRICING SHEET: NIGP CODE: 96147 Payment Terms: NO TERMS Vendor Number: VS0000004550 Certificates of Insurance Required Contract Period: To cover the period ending November 30, 2026. SERIAL 240034-S IMPACT INVESTIGATIONS LLC DBA: FLOR E TAMALA, 2601 NORTH 16TH STREET, PHOENIX, AZ 85006 COMPANY NAME: Impact Investigations LC. DOING BUSINESS AS (dba): Impact Investigations LC MAILING ADDRESS: 2601 North 16th Street REMIT TO ADDRESS: Phoenix Arizona 85006 TELEPHONE NUMBER: 4807021602 FAX NUMBER: WWW ADDRESS: REPRESENTATIVE NAME: Flor Tamala REPRESENTATIVE TELEPHONE NUMBER: 4807021602 REPRESENTATIVE EMAIL ADDRESS admin@impactinvestigations.net YES NO REBATE WILL ALLOW OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES TO PURCHASE FROM THIS CONTRACT: WILL ACCEPT PROCUREMENT CARD FOR PAYMENT: PRICING SHEET: NIGP CODE: 96147 Payment Terms: NO TERMS Vendor Number: VS0000004146 Certificates of Insurance Required Contract Period: To cover the period ending November 30, 2026. SERIAL 240034-S JAMES R. VALDEZ DBA: INVESTIGATIVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LLC, 8020 E. THOMAS ROAD SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85251 COMPANY NAME: Investigative Professional Services LLC DOING BUSINESS AS (dba): MAILING ADDRESS: 8020 E. Thomas Road Scottsdale, AZ 85251 REMIT TO ADDRESS: TELEPHONE NUMBER: 928-234-2067 FAX NUMBER: WWW ADDRESS: REPRESENTATIVE NAME: James R. Valdez Jr. REPRESENTATIVE TELEPHONE NUMBER: 928-234-2067 REPRESENTATIVE EMAIL ADDRESS James@ipsaz.org YES NO REBATE WILL ALLOW OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES TO PURCHASE FROM THIS CONTRACT: WILL ACCEPT PROCUREMENT CARD FOR PAYMENT: PRICING SHEET: NIGP CODE: 96147 Payment Terms: NO TERMS Vendor Number: VS0000004546 Certificates of Insurance Required Contract Period: To cover the period ending November 30, 2026. SERIAL 240034-S JOSEPH DANIEL & MEYER II, INC., 8808 N. CENTRAL AVENUE, SUITE 278, PHOENIX, AZ 85020 COMPANY NAME: Joseph Daniel & Meyer II, Inc. DOING BUSINESS AS (dba): MAILING ADDRESS: 8808 N. Central Avenue, Suite 278, Phoenix, AZ 85020 REMIT TO ADDRESS: 8808 N. Central Avenue, Suite 278, Phoenix, AZ 85020 TELEPHONE NUMBER: 602-254-9908 FAX NUMBER: WWW ADDRESS: REPRESENTATIVE NAME: William Heck REPRESENTATIVE TELEPHONE NUMBER: 602-254-9908 REPRESENTATIVE EMAIL ADDRESS BH2Investigate@hotmail.com YES NO REBATE WILL ALLOW OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES TO PURCHASE FROM THIS CONTRACT: WILL ACCEPT PROCUREMENT CARD FOR PAYMENT: PRICING SHEET: NIGP CODE: 96147 Payment Terms: NO TERMS Vendor Number: VC0000005101 Certificates of Insurance Required Contract Period: To cover the period ending November 30, 2026. SERIAL 240034-S BARRY KIMMONS DBA: KIMMONS INVESTIGATIONS AND CONSULTING SERVICES LLC, 5533 NORTH 108TH AVENUE, PHOENIX, AZ COMPANY NAME: Kimmons Investigations And Consulting Services LLC DOING BUSINESS AS (dba): Barry W Kimmons MAILING ADDRESS: 5533 North 108th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ REMIT TO ADDRESS: 5533 N. 108th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ TELEPHONE NUMBER: 602-570-7638 FAX NUMBER: N/A WWW ADDRESS: N/A REPRESENTATIVE NAME: Barry Kimmons REPRESENTATIVE TELEPHONE NUMBER: 602-570-7638 REPRESENTATIVE EMAIL ADDRESS kiandcs@gmail.com YES NO REBATE WILL ALLOW OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES TO PURCHASE FROM THIS CONTRACT: WILL ACCEPT PROCUREMENT CARD FOR PAYMENT: PRICING SHEET: NIGP CODE: 96147 Payment Terms: NO TERMS Vendor Number: VS0000002038 Certificates of Insurance Required Contract Period: To cover the period ending November 30, 2026. SERIAL 240034-S LAWMAN INVESTIGATIONS, 21001 N. TATUM BLVD SUITE 1630-494 PHOENIX, AZ 85050 COMPANY NAME: Lawman Investigations DOING BUSINESS AS (dba): Lawman Investigations MAILING ADDRESS: 21001 N. Tatum Blvd Suite 1630-494 Phoenix, AZ 85050 REMIT TO ADDRESS: TELEPHONE NUMBER: 480.338.5339 FAX NUMBER: WWW ADDRESS: 21001 N. Tatum Blvd REPRESENTATIVE NAME: Bob Nalett REPRESENTATIVE TELEPHONE NUMBER: 480338.5339 REPRESENTATIVE EMAIL ADDRESS Bob@Lawmaninvestigations.com YES NO REBATE WILL ALLOW OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES TO PURCHASE FROM THIS CONTRACT: WILL ACCEPT PROCUREMENT CARD FOR PAYMENT: PRICING SHEET: NIGP CODE: 96147 Payment Terms: NO TERMS Vendor Number: VC0000010261 Certificates of Insurance Required Contract Period: To cover the period ending November 30, 2026. SERIAL 240034-S MCCLOSKEY MITIGATION AND INVESTIGATIONS, PO BOX 50601, PHOENIX, ARIZONA 85076-0601 COMPANY NAME: McCloskey Mitigation and Investigations DOING BUSINESS AS (dba): MAILING ADDRESS: PO Box 50601, Phoenix, Arizona 85076-0601 REMIT TO ADDRESS: PO Box 50601, Phoenix, Arizona 85076-0601 TELEPHONE NUMBER: 602-488-1294 FAX NUMBER: WWW ADDRESS: REPRESENTATIVE NAME: Michelle M. McCloskey REPRESENTATIVE TELEPHONE NUMBER: 602-488-1294 REPRESENTATIVE EMAIL ADDRESS mcmitigationandinvestigations@gmail.com YES NO REBATE WILL ALLOW OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES TO PURCHASE FROM THIS CONTRACT: WILL ACCEPT PROCUREMENT CARD FOR PAYMENT: PRICING SHEET: NIGP CODE: 96147 Payment Terms: NO TERMS Vendor Number: VC0000002831 Certificates of Insurance Required Contract Period: To cover the period ending November 30, 2026. SERIAL 240034-S MDS61 INVESTIGATION LLC, 20 E THOMAS RD SUTIE 2200 COMPANY NAME: Mds61Investigation LLC DOING BUSINESS AS (dba): MAILING ADDRESS: 20 E Thomas RD Sutie 2200 REMIT TO ADDRESS: TELEPHONE NUMBER: 6026287367 FAX NUMBER: WWW ADDRESS: mstovall61@gmail.com REPRESENTATIVE NAME: Michael Stovall REPRESENTATIVE TELEPHONE NUMBER: 6026287367 REPRESENTATIVE EMAIL ADDRESS mstovall61@gmail.com YES NO REBATE WILL ALLOW OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES TO PURCHASE FROM THIS CONTRACT: WILL ACCEPT PROCUREMENT CARD FOR PAYMENT: PRICING SHEET: NIGP CODE: 96147 Payment Terms: NO TERMS Vendor Number: Certificates of Insurance Required Contract Period: To cover the period ending November 30, 2026. SERIAL 240034-S NELSON MITIGATION INVESTIGATION, PO BOX 10518, PRESCOTT, AZ 86304 COMPANY NAME: Nelson Mitigation DOING BUSINESS AS (dba): Nelson Mitigation Investigation MAILING ADDRESS: PO Box 10518, Prescott, AZ 86304 REMIT TO ADDRESS: TELEPHONE NUMBER: (928) 379-3246 FAX NUMBER: (866) 225-0827 WWW ADDRESS: na REPRESENTATIVE NAME: Anna Nelson REPRESENTATIVE TELEPHONE NUMBER: (928) 899-0637 REPRESENTATIVE EMAIL ADDRESS anelson0714@gmail.com YES NO REBATE WILL ALLOW OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES TO PURCHASE FROM THIS CONTRACT: WILL ACCEPT PROCUREMENT CARD FOR PAYMENT: PRICING SHEET: NIGP CODE: 96147 Payment Terms: NO TERMS Vendor Number: VS0000000958 Certificates of Insurance Required Contract Period: To cover the period ending November 30, 2026. SERIAL 240034-S OLD SCHOOL INVESTIGATIONS, LLC, 875 ESTRELLA PKWY #7626, GOODYEAR, AZ 85338 COMPANY NAME: Old School Investigations, LLC DOING BUSINESS AS (dba): Old School Investigations, LLC MAILING ADDRESS: 875 Estrella Pkwy #7626, Goodyear, AZ 85338 REMIT TO ADDRESS: 367 S 161st Dr, Goodyear, AZ 85338 TELEPHONE NUMBER: 602-341-5401 FAX NUMBER: NONE WWW ADDRESS: www.oldschoolpi.com REPRESENTATIVE NAME: Joshua Boehm REPRESENTATIVE TELEPHONE NUMBER: 602-281-5378 REPRESENTATIVE EMAIL ADDRESS josh@oldschoolpi.com YES NO REBATE WILL ALLOW OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES TO PURCHASE FROM THIS CONTRACT: WILL ACCEPT PROCUREMENT CARD FOR PAYMENT: PRICING SHEET: NIGP CODE: 96147 Payment Terms: NO TERMS Vendor Number: VS0000009486 Certificates of Insurance Required Contract Period: To cover the period ending November 30, 2026. SERIAL 240034-S OUTBACK ADJUSTING AND INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES LLC, 6619 N. SCOTTSDALE RD, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85250 COMPANY NAME: Outback Adjusting and Investigative Services,LLC DOING BUSINESS AS (dba): above MAILING ADDRESS: 6619 N. Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85250 REMIT TO ADDRESS: Above TELEPHONE NUMBER: 6024103417 FAX NUMBER: WWW ADDRESS: outbackinvestigations.com REPRESENTATIVE NAME: Leland Damner REPRESENTATIVE TELEPHONE NUMBER: 6024103417 REPRESENTATIVE EMAIL ADDRESS gotproof@cox.net YES NO REBATE WILL ALLOW OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES TO PURCHASE FROM THIS CONTRACT: WILL ACCEPT PROCUREMENT CARD FOR PAYMENT: PRICING SHEET: NIGP CODE: 96147 Payment Terms: NO TERMS Vendor Number: VC0000004838 Certificates of Insurance Required Contract Period: To cover the period ending November 30, 2026. SERIAL 240034-S TIM YOUNG DBA: PATHFINDER INVESTIGATIONS, 7400 W ARROWHEAD CLUBHOUSE DR # 3016 GLENDALE, AZ 85308 COMPANY NAME: Pathfinder Investigations DOING BUSINESS AS (dba): Pathfinder Investigations MAILING ADDRESS: 7400 W Arrowhead Clubhouse Dr # 3016 Glendale, AZ 85308 REMIT TO ADDRESS: 7400 W Arrowhead Clubhouse Dr # 3016 Glendale, AZ 85308 TELEPHONE NUMBER: 6023802102 FAX NUMBER: 866 498-3922 WWW ADDRESS: timyoungpi.com REPRESENTATIVE NAME: Tim Young REPRESENTATIVE TELEPHONE NUMBER: 6023802102 REPRESENTATIVE EMAIL ADDRESS timyoungpathfinder@gmail.com YES NO REBATE WILL ALLOW OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES TO PURCHASE FROM THIS CONTRACT: WILL ACCEPT PROCUREMENT CARD FOR PAYMENT: PRICING SHEET: NIGP CODE: 96147 Payment Terms: NO TERMS Vendor Number: VC0000005847 Certificates of Insurance Required Contract Period: To cover the period ending November 30, 2026. SERIAL 240034-S JOSEPH J PETROSINO, 1917 W WILSHIRE DR PHOENIX AZ 85009 COMPANY NAME: Petrosino Investigations DOING BUSINESS AS (dba): Petrosino Investigations MAILING ADDRESS: 1917 W Wilshire Dr Phoenix AZ 85009 REMIT TO ADDRESS: 1917 W Wilshire Dr Phoenix AZ 85009 TELEPHONE NUMBER: 6022835444 FAX NUMBER: 6024625077 WWW ADDRESS: REPRESENTATIVE NAME: Joseph Petrosino REPRESENTATIVE TELEPHONE NUMBER: 6022835444 REPRESENTATIVE EMAIL ADDRESS petrosino.investigates@gmail.com YES NO REBATE WILL ALLOW OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES TO PURCHASE FROM THIS CONTRACT: WILL ACCEPT PROCUREMENT CARD FOR PAYMENT: PRICING SHEET: NIGP CODE: 96147 Payment Terms: NO TERMS Vendor Number: VC0000002786 Certificates of Insurance Required Contract Period: To cover the period ending November 30, 2026. SERIAL 240034-S SOLVED IT INVESTIGATIONS, 1090 S GILBERT ROAD #218 COMPANY NAME: Solved It Investigations DOING BUSINESS AS (dba): MAILING ADDRESS: 1090 S Gilbert Road #218 REMIT TO ADDRESS: TELEPHONE NUMBER: 480.239.8643 FAX NUMBER: WWW ADDRESS: www.solveditpi.com REPRESENTATIVE NAME: CHRIS BROOKS REPRESENTATIVE TELEPHONE NUMBER: 480.239.8643 REPRESENTATIVE EMAIL ADDRESS CHRIS@SOLVEDITPI.COM YES NO REBATE WILL ALLOW OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES TO PURCHASE FROM THIS CONTRACT: WILL ACCEPT PROCUREMENT CARD FOR PAYMENT: PRICING SHEET: NIGP CODE: 96147 Payment Terms: NO TERMS Vendor Number: VS0000009484 Certificates of Insurance Required Contract Period: To cover the period ending November 30, 2026. SERIAL 240034-S STERLING INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES, LLC, 5045 W BASELINE ROAD SUITE 149 COMPANY NAME: Sterling Investigative Services, LLC DOING BUSINESS AS (dba): Sterling Investigations MAILING ADDRESS: 5045 W Baseline Road REMIT TO ADDRESS: Suite 149 TELEPHONE NUMBER: 6025863669 FAX NUMBER: WWW ADDRESS: https://sterlinginvestigator.com/ REPRESENTATIVE NAME: Tyrone Sterling REPRESENTATIVE TELEPHONE NUMBER: 602-586-3669 REPRESENTATIVE EMAIL ADDRESS Ty_Sterling@sterlinginvestigator.com YES NO REBATE WILL ALLOW OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES TO PURCHASE FROM THIS CONTRACT: WILL ACCEPT PROCUREMENT CARD FOR PAYMENT: PRICING SHEET: NIGP CODE: 96147 Payment Terms: NO TERMS Vendor Number: VS0000009488 Certificates of Insurance Required Contract Period: To cover the period ending November 30, 2026. SERIAL 240034-S THE ALMEIDA GROUP, 2601 N 16TH STREET COMPANY NAME: The Almeida Group DOING BUSINESS AS (dba): Impact Investigations MAILING ADDRESS: 2601 N 16th Street REMIT TO ADDRESS: 2601 N 16th Street TELEPHONE NUMBER: 4809380682 FAX NUMBER: WWW ADDRESS: REPRESENTATIVE NAME: Vanessa Almeida REPRESENTATIVE TELEPHONE NUMBER: 4809380682 REPRESENTATIVE EMAIL ADDRESS office@thealmeidagroup.net YES NO REBATE WILL ALLOW OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES TO PURCHASE FROM THIS CONTRACT: WILL ACCEPT PROCUREMENT CARD FOR PAYMENT: PRICING SHEET: NIGP CODE: 96147 Payment Terms: NO TERMS Vendor Number: VS0000009491 Certificates of Insurance Required Contract Period: To cover the period ending November 30, 2026. SERIAL 240034-S WE DUE PROCESS, LLC, PO BOX 74172, PHOENIX, AZ 85087 COMPANY NAME: We Due Process, LLC DOING BUSINESS AS (dba): MAILING ADDRESS: PO Box 74172, Phoenix, AZ 85087 REMIT TO ADDRESS: TELEPHONE NUMBER: 623-432-6258 FAX NUMBER: WWW ADDRESS: wedueprocess.com REPRESENTATIVE NAME: Philip Alkhoury REPRESENTATIVE TELEPHONE NUMBER: 623-432-6258 REPRESENTATIVE EMAIL ADDRESS phil@wedueprocess.com YES NO REBATE WILL ALLOW OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES TO PURCHASE FROM THIS CONTRACT: WILL ACCEPT PROCUREMENT CARD FOR PAYMENT: PRICING SHEET: NIGP CODE: 96147 Payment Terms: NO TERMS Vendor Number: VC0000004525 Certificates of Insurance Required Contract Period: To cover the period ending November 30, 2026. SERIAL 240034-S WILLIAMS INVESTIGATIONS, 343 EAST PARKVIEW DRIVE COMPANY NAME: Williams Investigations DOING BUSINESS AS (dba): Williams Investigations MAILING ADDRESS: 343 East Parkview Drive REMIT TO ADDRESS: 343 East Parkview Drive TELEPHONE NUMBER: 6027080494 FAX NUMBER: 602-218-8411 WWW ADDRESS: None REPRESENTATIVE NAME: James P Williams REPRESENTATIVE TELEPHONE NUMBER: 6027080494 REPRESENTATIVE EMAIL ADDRESS jpwphx@gmail.com YES NO REBATE WILL ALLOW OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES TO PURCHASE FROM THIS CONTRACT: WILL ACCEPT PROCUREMENT CARD FOR PAYMENT: PRICING SHEET: NIGP CODE: 96147 Payment Terms: NO TERMS Vendor Number: VC0000004774 Certificates of Insurance Required Contract Period: To cover the period ending November 30, 2026. SERIAL 240034-S PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR SERVICES – OFFICE OF CONTRACT COUNSEL (OCC) 1.0 INTENT 1.1 The intent of this solicitation is to establish a pool of qualified private investigators for the Maricopa County Office of Contract Counsel (OCC) to assign to court proceedings in Maricopa County (County). 1.2 Other governmental entities under agreement with County may have access to services provided hereunder (see also Sections 3.9 and 3.10 below). 1.3 The County reserves the right to add additional contractors, at the County’s sole discretion, in cases where the currently listed contractors are of an insufficient number or skill set to satisfy the County’s needs or to ensure adequate competition on any project or task order work. 1.4 County reserves the right to award this contract to multiple vendors. The County reserves the right to award in whole or in part, by item or group of items, by section or geographic area, or make multiple awards, where such action serves the County’s best interest. 2.0 SCOPE OF WORK 2.1 The private investigator conducts investigations, reviews, and assembles evidence, and provides recommendations for further development or investigation steps as warranted. This may include (and not be limited to) interviewing witnesses, performing surveillance, gathering evidence, preparing reports, making recommendations, etc. 2.1.1 Services shall be performed in accordance with the standards of skill, ethics and practice required of persons providing such services in the State of Arizona. The contractor will, at all times, comply with all applicable laws and regulations governing the provision of such services, including, but not limited to, licensing, certification and educational requirements (as applicable). 2.1.2 Contractor shall be compensated at a rate of $55.00 per hour for investigative services. . 2.2 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 2.2.1 Contractor shall possess and maintain at all times during the contract performance period, a valid Private Investigator License issued by the Arizona Department of Safety in the name of the contractor or his/her own individual business name. It is not sufficient to be working as a private investigator using the license of another person. A copy of the license must accompany your response. 2.2.1.1 Contractor must supply OCC with their updated license copies upon the anniversary date of the contract each year or in the case of any changes in licensure during the term of the contract. 2.2.1.2 Contractor must have five years of experience investigating complex criminal matters which might include homicide, fraudulent schemes, sexual assault, etc. At the county’s sole discretion, the county may consider an equivalent level of education and experience. 2.3 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 2.3.1 Contractor, while performing all services directed under this contract, shall demonstrate: SERIAL 240034-S 2.3.1.1 knowledge of law enforcement and the justice system as it relates to indigent defense. 2.3.1.2 ability to plan, organize, and effectively present ideas and concepts to others. 2.3.1.3 ability to assimilate information from a variety of sources, analyze information, and make or recommend a course of investigation. 2.3.1.4 ability to communicate effectively, orally, and in writing. 2.3.1.5 ability to interact professionally and appropriately with clients, their families, attorneys, and others. 2.3.1.6 The integrity and character to allow the investigator to effectively testify in court proceedings. 2.3.1.7 understanding of client confidentiality and ethical conflicts. 2.3.1.8 ability to manage time effectively during course of investigation and all other activities performed in the service of this contract. 2.3.2 Contractor shall successfully complete 10 hours of continued job-related training completed by December 31st of each year and provide documentation upon completion to OCC. Training must be from an accredited or recognized agency that focuses on investigation and/or indigent defense. Final determination of whether a training will be credited will be at the discretion of the contract administrator. Failure to meet this requirement may result in suspension of new assignments. 2.4 DEFAULT AND TERMINATION 2.4.1 The County may terminate the contract as follows: 2.4.1.1 No Cause: Upon 30 days written notice to contractor. 2.4.1.2 For Cause: Upon written Notice of Default to contractor, the County may terminate this contract if the contractor fails to but is not limited to: 2.4.1.2.1 perform the services within the contract. 2.4.1.2.2 to fulfill the reporting requirements of the contract. 2.4.1.2.3 to maintain a valid Arizona Private Investigator’s license. 2.4.1.2.4 make progress, so as to endanger performance of this contract; or 2.4.1.2.5 perform any of the other provisions of this contract. 2.4.2 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. 2.4.2.1 Contractor may terminate this contract upon 30 days written notice to the County procurement officer and the contract administrator or director of OCC. SERIAL 240034-S 2.4.2.2 Termination of a contract by either party does not terminate contractor’s duty to continue providing services to those cases or persons assigned to contractor prior to the effective date of termination. 2.4.2.2.1 Should a contractor terminate contract while investigative work is still needed on assigned matters, OCC may collect back or deduct from amount due those funds that had been paid for services that need to be repeated due to the contractor’s termination. 2.5 INFORMATION RELATED TO PARTNERS AND ASSOCIATES 2.5.1 Provide resumes containing the following information, but not limited to this information, for each partner or associate who may provide services pursuant to this contract. Associates who do not possess the requisite five years of experience investigating complex criminal cases must be closely supervised by the contractor of record. OCC may deny payment for services performed by those associates if their performance does not meet the standards of the contract. 2.5.1.1 Name 2.5.1.2 Work experience 2.5.1.3 References 2.5.1.4 Area of specialty, (if any) 2.5.2 It is the duty of the contractor to ensure OCC has current information on every partner or associate. 2.5.3 Provide a copy of a valid Arizona State Private Investigator license for each associate and continue to provide updated copies of the license(s) throughout the term of the contract. 2.5.4 Any approved partner or associate providing services must also meet the continued job-related training outlined in Section 2.3.2. 2.6 NON-EXCLUSIVE STATUS 2.6.1 The County may provide or receive the same or similar professional services through persons or firms other than contractor, at the sole discretion of the County. 2.7 ASSIGNMENT OF CASES 2.7.1 Contractor will be assigned to cases pursuant to this contract as selected by the assigned attorney. In instances where a specific contractor is not named, assignment will be by rotation as directed by the contract administrator or director of OCC. Contract does not guarantee any minimum assignment of cases or any minimum compensation. 2.7.2 The contractor may be assigned to assist an individual who is representing himself or herself. In such a case, the contractor will be directed by the self-represented client and not by an attorney. Contractor is nonetheless responsible for complying with all investigative requests of the individual unless such request involves a violation of statutes or court rules. In the event that the contractor believes that a request is legally inappropriate, the contractor should address that issue to the court. SERIAL 240034-S 2.7.3 In the event contractor becomes unable to complete an assignment and is allowed to withdraw from appointment, contractor shall immediately report the circumstances of the withdrawal to the OCC contract administrator or director of OCC so that OCC may appoint a replacement contractor. In the event the contractor is removed from providing investigation services for any failure of performance, contractor may, at the County’s discretion be required to reimburse the County for any payment made to contractor relating to the services and provide a written explanation of the failure of performance. 2.7.4 Unless prior approval has been received, contractor shall not accept cases directly where the County maybe a party. 2.8 ACCEPT ASSIGNMENT 2.8.1 Contractor shall accept all assignments made by the contract administrator or director of OCC unless contractor is unable to accept the assignment due to conflict of interest or to workload restraint. In that instance, contractor shall notify OCC via email to designated address within 48 hours of assignment. If, after accepting an assignment, an ethical issue arises, contractor will notify affected assigned counsel of the conflict for appropriate action. 2.9 TERMINATION OF ASSIGNMENT 2.9.1 Contractor’s duties regarding an assignment under this contract continue until the assignment is concluded, as determined by the assigned attorney and/or contract administrator Contractor shall not bill for more than the authorized hours for any particular case or assignment. The County is under no obligation to award additional compensation for work performed outside the authorized hours. 2.10 NO ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION 2.10.1 Contractor may not solicit or accept private or additional compensation of any kind, including fees, costs, or any other form of present or future compensation, in any matter that relates to or arises out of a current or pending assignment without prior approval from the contract administrator or director of OCC. 2.11 RECORDS AND REPORTS 2.11.1 Contractor shall create and keep detailed and accurate time records of the services provided. Contractor will report on a timely basis, data and statistics to the contract administrator or director of OCC in the manner prescribed by the County. Failure to submit time records in the time and manner specified by the County may result in withholding compensation until the contractor complies and may also result in termination of the contract. 2.11.2 Contractor shall make available for inspection and copying by the County all records and accounts relating to the work performed or the services provided under the contract except any document that is privileged as an attorney-client communication. 2.11.3 Contractor shall safeguard confidential and privileged information in accordance with all applicable laws, rules, standards, and regulations. It is the contractor’s responsibility to transfer a copy of the entire case file to the attorney of record as soon as possible once services are no longer needed. 2.11.4 All records should be retained for the term of the contract plus three years. 2.11.5 Contractor shall immediately notify county of any data breach where County case information may be exposed. SERIAL 240034-S 2.12 COOPERATION 2.12.1 Contractor shall assist the County in monitoring contractor’s performance of the contract. Contractor shall cooperate with OCC staff and shall carefully plan in order to perform duties under this contract timely and effectively. Contractor shall not commit or permit any act that will interfere with the performance of work by the contract administrator or director of OCC, any contract attorney, or their staffs. Contractor shall notify OCC if any non-contract investigator performs services on behalf of an OCC client. 2.13 REQUEST FOR EXPENDITURES 2.13.1 In the event that the expenditure of funds is necessary for the performance of the duties required by the contract, the attorney of record should request authorization of those funds from the contract administrator or director of OCC prior to any services being performed. The contractor shall not expend funds or perform services without prior written approval from OCC. Contractor is responsible for monitoring approved funding and should at no time operate outside of approved funding limits. 2.14 INTERPRETERS 2.14.1 Interpreters from Public Defense Services (PDS) Language Services or its equivalent shall be used for non-English-speaking clients or witnesses as necessary for all court proceedings and out-of-court matters. Any expenditure for interpretation or related services must be preapproved by OCC. 2.15 COURT ORDERS 2.15.1 Any request made of any court for an order directing any action or payment by contract counsel or the County must be served upon the contract administrator or director of OCC in compliance with the Rules of Civil Procedure regarding notice. 2.16 COMPLIANCE WITH LAW 2.16.1 Contractor will comply with all laws, including rules and regulations of all governmental accreditation and regulatory authorities, including the State of Arizona, relating to the licensure and regulation of investigators. In the event that contractor’s license is suspended or revoked by the Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS), contractor must notify the contract administrator or director of OCC immediately. Contractor must notify the contract administrator or director of OCC if they are prohibited from visitation in any correctional facility. Failure to give such notice may result in termination of contract. 2.17 EQUIPMENT 2.17.1 Contractor must possess all equipment necessary to effectively perform under this agreement including recorders, cameras, a computer with sufficient software to prepare professional reports, an email account, and the ability to send and receive items electronically, a cellular or satellite phone capable of sending and receiving phone calls, text messages, and pictures. 2.18 MONTHLY CASE LOG 2.18.1 All OCC logs must be completed and returned to OCC via email to occ_investigator@maricopa.gov on or before the date designated by OCC and appearing at the top of the log. Failure to submit these case logs by the designated date at the top of the log may result in the withholding of new assignments. SERIAL 240034-S 2.19 BILLING PERIOD 2.19.1 All invoices for payment must be submitted to OCC by the prescribed method within six months of the date of the provided service. Billing shall be in tenth (0.1) of an hour interval. Contractor shall bill for actual time worked not including breaks or lunches. 2.19.2 Under no circumstances shall contractor bill for simultaneous tasks performed for multiple assignments during the same time period. 2.20 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR 2.20.1 Contractor’s relationship to the County shall be as an independent contractor and not as an employee. This contract does not constitute, create, give rise to, or otherwise recognize a joint venture, partnership, agency, or employment relationship. The rights and obligations of the parties shall be only those expressly set forth in the contract. No persons supplied by contractor in the performance of obligations under the contract are considered to be County employees, and no rights of County civil service, retirement, or personnel rules attach for the benefit of such persons. Contractor shall have complete responsibility for all salaries, wages, bonuses, retirement withholdings, worker’s compensation, other employee benefits, and all taxes and premiums relating to such persons, and shall save and hold the County harmless with respect to those obligations in the event of a claim for one or more of them is brought against the County. 2.21 LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS 2.21.1 Performance pursuant to the contract shall be accomplished in conformity with all applicable Federal and State laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and zoning restrictions. 2.22 CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT 2.22.1 Contractor must submit an original invoice and cover sheet on the form prescribed by the County for payments via website, or by other method as directed by OCC, within six months of the date of the provided service. Invoice must be approved by the assigned attorney prior to submittal. No such approval is necessary if contractor is assigned to a person representing himself or herself. Invoice must contain a detailed log of the services performed, the investigator performing the service(s), and the time spent performing each individual service listed in tenths (0.1) of an hour. If OCC disallows a portion of any claim, the claim shall be processed for the reduced amount. All or part of an invoice may be denied payment if it is submitted more than six months from the dates of service being invoiced. 2.23 WAIVER OF CLAIMS 2.23.1 Contractor accepts the compensation provided in the solicitation/contract (2.33.3.1) in lieu of any other claim, demand, or request for payment or for additional compensation for the services that contractor provides pursuant to the contract. 2.24 SECURITY AND PRIVACY 2.24.1 The contractor agrees that none of its officers or employees shall use or reveal any research or statistical information furnished by any person and identifiable to any specific private person for any purpose other than the purpose for which it was obtained. Copies of such information shall not, without the consent of the person furnishing such information, be admitted as evidence, or used for any purpose in SERIAL 240034-S any action, suit, or other judicial or administrative proceedings, unless ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction. The County shall be notified immediately upon receipt of any such court order pertaining to the production of such information. 2.25 NOTICE 2.25.1 All notices, demands, and other communications to be given or delivered pursuant to the contract shall be in writing and shall be deemed delivered upon the following: 2.25.1.1 Personal delivery 2.25.1.1.1 One business day from the confirmed transmission by email or fax machine; or 2.25.1.1.2 Three business days from deposit in the United States mail, registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, and postage prepaid to the last known address of the party who is to be given notice. 2.26 REMEDIES CUMULATIVE 2.26.1 Any remedy in the contract is cumulative and is not exclusive of any other remedy nor does it limit any other legal or equitable remedy that may be available to any party. 2.27 TRAVEL 2.27.1 All travel for contractors, witnesses or experts must be pre-approved and scheduled through OCC. Arrangements for rental cars and hotels shall also be made or approved prior by OCC. Refer to Exhibit 3 - Office of Procurement Services Contractor Travel and Per Diem Policy for further information. 2.28 CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR FIRM MEMBERS 2.28.1 Contractor shall promptly notify Office of Procurement Services and OCC in writing of any changes to telephone numbers, email addresses, business addresses, business name, and members of the firm who will be performing services pursuant to this contract. Contractor is responsible for updating and maintaining any vendor information through the CGI Vendor Self Service website https://azdom-vss- ext.hostams.com/PRDVSS2X1/Advantage4. 2.29 COMPENSATION 2.29.1 Method of payment 2.29.1.1 OCC will compensate contractor on an hourly basis for work approved to be performed. The contractor will present an invoice for each case with a detailed statement of the amount of time spent performing each task. That invoice shall be approved by the attorney for whom the investigator is working prior to submittal. No such approval is necessary if the contractor is assigned to a person representing himself or herself. OCC may, at its discretion, establish other policies to be followed for submitting claims. 2.29.1.2 OCC will not reimburse contractor for the cost of business overhead including, but not limited to, office supplies, secretarial or other staff services. Additionally, OCC will not reimburse the contractor for any other type of expense that involves the general cost of doing business including, but not limited to mileage within the County, parking, postal, SERIAL 240034-S parcel, and other delivery services as well as costs for faxes, long- distance telephone calls, database subscription costs, or the like unless approved in advance by the contract administrator or director of OCC as an extraordinary expense. 2.29.1.3 In the event that two or more contractors from the same firm attend a meeting or perform an investigative task, only one of the contractors will be compensated for the meeting or task and associated activities. 2.29.1.4 There will be no compensation for communication between members of the same firm, including emails, phone calls, or meetings. Nor will there be compensation for any activities that are duplicative or necessary because the firm has more than one contractor working on a specific case. 2.29.1.5 Aggregate billed hours from a contractor or associate shall not exceed 16 hours in any given day. If contractor exceeds 16 billable hours in a day, the contractor must report the circumstances to the contract administrator as soon as possible. 2.29.2 Limited Scope of Contractor’s Duties 2.29.2.1 Absent advance permission of the contract administrator or director of OCC, OCC will not compensate contractor to: 2.29.2.1.1 attend or participate in Jury Selection. 2.29.2.1.2 attend or participate in trials unless it is for the time spent testifying as a witness; or 2.29.2.1.3 attend or participate in pretrial conferences or hearings unless called as a witness. 2.29.2.1.4 perform any duties that are not in furtherance of the case to which they are assigned. 2.29.2.1.5 perform any duties for any civil matter related to an assigned case or potential civil matters unless approved by Contract Administrator or director of OCC. 2.29.2.1.6 perform any non-investigative services related to the case. 2.29.2.1.7 perform tasks on multiple cases for different clients at the same time. 2.29.2.1.8 service of petitions or subpoenas. 2.29.3 Payment 2.29.3.1 The contractor shall be paid at the following rate: $55.00/hr. 3.0 PURCHASING REQUIREMENTS 3.1 ACCEPTANCE Upon completion, services shall be deemed accepted and the warranty period shall begin. Successful service delivery shall be defined as a) material(s)/equipment is installed (as necessary) and fully operational; and b) the department has deemed all service/work completed, including but not limited to any inspection, repair, installation, design, SERIAL 240034-S development, deployment, operation, and initial training, (as applicable). Additionally, all documentation shall be completed prior to final acceptance. 3.2 WARRANTY 3.2.1 All services furnished under this contract shall conform to the requirements of this contract. 3.2.2 Service and/or Repair Warranty 3.2.2.1 The warranty shall cover all parts and labor for a period of one year from formal acceptance by the County. Any manufacturer warranty beyond one year shall be passed on to the County. 3.2.2.2 Contractor shall indicate on the price sheet the duration of the warranty and any applicable limitations or conditions which may apply. 3.2.2.3 Contractor agrees that it will, at its own expense, provide all labor and parts required to remove, repair or replace, and reinstall any such defective workmanship and/or materials which becomes or is found to be defective during the term of this warranty. Contractor shall guarantee the services to be supplied comply with all applicable regulations. 3.3 USAGE REPORT Contractor shall furnish the County a usage report upon request delineating the acquisition activity governed by the contract. The format of the report shall be approved by the County and shall disclose the quantity and dollar value of each contract item by individual unit. 3.4 BACKGROUND CHECK Bidders/proposers need to be aware that they may be required to pass multiple background checks (e.g., Sheriff’s Office, County Attorney's Office, Courts, as well as 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. 3.5 INVOICES AND PAYMENTS 3.5.1 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 • Invoice number and date • Payment terms • Date of service or delivery • Quantity (e.g., number of hours in units of 1/10 (0.1) of an hour) • Arrival time and completion time (if applicable) • Description of purchase (product or services) • Pricing per unit of purchase • Extended price (by line item) • Total amount due 3.5.2 Problems regarding billing or invoicing shall be directed to the department as listed on the purchase order. SERIAL 240034-S 3.5.3 Payment shall only be made to the contractor by Accounts Payable through the Maricopa County Vendor Express Payment Program. This is an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) process. After contract award, the contractor shall complete the Vendor Registration Form accessible through the County Department of Finance Vendor Registration website at https://www.maricopa.gov/5169/Vendor- Information. 3.5.4 Discounts offered in the contract shall be calculated based on the date a properly completed invoice is received by the County. 3.5.5 EFT payments to the routing and account numbers designated by the contractor shall include the details on the specific invoices that the payment covers. Contractor is required to discuss remittance delivery capabilities with their designated financial institution for access to those details. 3.6 APPLICABLE TAXES 3.6.1 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. 3.6.2 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 over payment 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 any overpayments back to the County for miscalculations on taxes included in a bid price. 3.6.3 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 the 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). 3.7 PERFORMANCE It shall be the contractor’s responsibility to meet the proposed performance requirements. The 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. 3.8 POST AWARD MEETING Contractor 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 the procurement officer of the contract. SERIAL 240034-S 3.9 STRATEGIC ALLIANCE for VOLUME EXPENDITURES (SAVE) The County is a member of the SAVE cooperative purchasing group. SAVE includes the State of Arizona, many Phoenix metropolitan area municipalities, and many K-12 unified school districts. Under the SAVE Cooperative Purchasing Agreement, and with the concurrence of the successful respondent under this solicitation, a member of SAVE may access a contract resulting from a solicitation issued by the County. If contractor does not want to grant such access to a member of SAVE, state so in the bid. In the absence of a statement to the contrary, the County will assume that contractor does wish to grant access to any contract that may result from this bid. The County assumes no responsibility for any purchases by using entities. 3.10 INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENTS (ICPAs) County currently holds ICPAs with numerous governmental entities. These agreements allow those entities, with the approval of the contractor, to purchase their requirements under the terms and conditions of the County contract. It is the responsibility of the non- County government entity to perform its own due diligence on the acceptability of the contract under its applicable procurement rules, processes, and procedures. Certain governmental agencies may not require an ICPA and may utilize this contract if it meets their individual requirements. Other governmental agencies may enter into a separate Statement of Work with the contractor to meet their own requirements. The County is not a party to any uses of this contract by other governmental entities. 4.0 CONTRACTUAL TERMS & CONDITIONS 4.1 CONTRACT TERM This Invitation for Bids is for awarding a firm, fixed price purchasing contract to cover a term of three years. 4.2 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 three additional years, (or at the County’s sole discretion, extend the contract on a month-to-month basis for a maximum of six months after expiration). 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. 4.3 CONTRACT COMPLETION In preparation for contract completion, the contractor shall make all reasonable efforts for an orderly transition of its duties and responsibilities to another provider and/or to the County. This may include, but is not limited to, preparation of a transition plan and cooperation with the County or other providers in the transition. The transition includes the transfer of all records and other data in the possession, custody, or control of the contractor that are required to be provided to the County either by the terms of this agreement or as a matter of law. The provisions of this clause shall survive the expiration or termination of this agreement. 4.4 PRICE ADJUSTMENTS 4.4.1 Any requests for reasonable price adjustments must be submitted 60 calendar days prior to the 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 will issue written approval of the change and SERIAL 240034-S 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. 4.5 INDEMNIFICATION 4.5.1 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 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. 4.5.2 Contractor'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 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. 4.5.3 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. 4.5.4 The scope of this indemnification does not extend to the sole negligence of County. 4.6 INSURANCE 4.6.1 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. 4.6.2 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. 4.6.3 In the event that the insurance required 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. 4.6.4 Contractor’s insurance will be primary insurance as respects County, and any insurance or self-insurance maintained by County will not contribute to it. 4.6.5 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. SERIAL 240034-S 4.6.6 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. Contractor shall be solely responsible for the deductible and/or self-insured retention and County, at its option, may require contractor to secure payment of such deductibles or self-insured retentions by a surety bond or an irrevocable and unconditional letter of credit. 4.6.7 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. 4.6.8 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. 4.6.9 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. 4.6.9.1 Commercial General Liability Commercial General Liability (CGL) insurance with a limit of not less than $12,000,000 for each occurrence, $2,000,000 Products/Completed Operations Aggregate, and $2,000,000 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. 4.6.9.2 Automobile Liability Commercial/Business Automobile Liability insurance with a combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage of not less than $500,000 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. 4.6.9.3 Workers’ Compensation 4.6.9.3.1 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 $500,000 for each accident, $500,000 disease for each employee, and $500,000 disease policy limit. 4.6.9.3.2 Contractor, its subcontractors, and sub-subcontractors waive all rights against this contract and its agents, officers, directors, and employees for recovery of damages to the SERIAL 240034-S 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. 4.6.9.4 Errors and Omissions/Professional Liability Insurance Errors and Omissions (Professional Liability) insurance which will insure and provide coverage for errors or omissions or professional liability of the contractor, with limits of no less than $2,000,000 for each claim. 4.6.9.5 Certificates of Insurance 4.6.9.5.1 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. 4.6.9.5.2 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. 4.6.9.5.3 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. 4.6.9.5.4 Certificates of Insurance shall identify Maricopa County as the additional insured/certificate holder as follows: Maricopa County c/o Risk Management 301 W Jefferson St., Suite 910 Phoenix, AZ 85003 4.6.9.6 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 calendar days prior written notice to Maricopa County. Contractor 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 301 W. Jefferson St. Suite 700, Phoenix, AZ 85003, or emailed to the procurement officer noted in the solicitation. SERIAL 240034-S 4.7 FORCE MAJEURE 4.7.1 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. 4.7.2 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. 4.7.3 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. 4.8 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. 4.9 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS 4.9.1 The provisions of this contract relating to payment 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 will be the sole judge and authority in determining the availability of funds under this contract. County will keep the contractor fully informed as to the availability of funds. 4.9.2 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 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. 4.10 PROCUREMENT CARD ORDERING CAPABILITY County may opt to use a procurement card (VISA or Mastercard) to make payment for orders under this contract. SERIAL 240034-S 4.11 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. 4.12 PURCHASE ORDERS 4.12.1 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. 4.12.2 Contractor agrees to accept verbal notification of cancellation of purchase orders from the County with written notification to follow. Contractor specifically acknowledges to be bound by this cancellation policy. 4.13 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. 4.14 STOP WORK ORDER 4.14.1 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: 4.14.1.1 cancel the stop work order; or 4.14.1.2 terminate the work covered by the order as provided in the Termination for Default or the Termination for Convenience clause of this contract. 4.14.1.3 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. 4.15 STATUTORY RIGHT OF CANCELLATION FOR CONFLICT OF INTEREST 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, SERIAL 240034-S 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. 4.16 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. 4.17 SUBCONTRACTING 4.17.1 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. 4.17.2 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. 4.18 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. 4.19 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 contractor and the County. 4.20 RIGHTS IN DATA 4.20.1 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. 4.20.2 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. 4.21 ACCESS TO AND RETENTION OF RECORDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF AUDIT AND/OR OTHER REVIEW 4.21.1 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 SERIAL 240034-S 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. 4.21.2 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. 4.22 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. 4.23 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. 4.24 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. 4.25 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. 4.26 RELATIONSHIPS 4.26.1 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. 4.26.2 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. 4.27 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, SERIAL 240034-S 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). 4.28 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. 4.29 CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION 4.29.1 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: 4.29.1.1 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; 4.29.1.2 have not within a three-year period preceding this contract: 4.29.1.2.1 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; 4.29.1.2.2 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; 4.29.1.3 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; 4.29.1.4 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 4.29.1.5 have not within a three-year period preceding this contract had any public transaction (Federal, state or local) terminated for cause or default. 4.29.2 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. 4.29.3 Contractor shall include, without modification, this clause in all lower tier covered transactions (i.e., transactions with subcontractors) and in all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions related to this contract. If this clause is applicable to a subcontractor, the contractor shall include the information required by this clause with their bid. SERIAL 240034-S 4.30 VERIFICATION REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH A.R.S. § 41-4401 AND FEDERAL IMMIGRATION LAWS AND REGULATIONS 4.30.1 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). 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. 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. 4.30.2 The County retains the legal right to inspect documents of contractor and subcontractor employees performing work under this contract to verify compliance with paragraph 4.30.1 of this section. Contractor and subcontractor shall be given reasonable notice of the County’s intent to inspect and shall make the documents available at the time and date specified. Should the County suspect or find that the contractor or any of its subcontractors are not in compliance, the County will consider this a material breach of the contract and may pursue any and all remedies allowed by law, including, but not limited to: suspension of work, termination of the contract for default, and suspension and/or debarment of the contractor. All costs necessary to verify compliance are the responsibility of the contractor. 4.31 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS AND REQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS 4.31.1 The parties agree that this contract and employees working on this contract will be subject to the contractor employee whistleblower protections established by Title 41 U.S.C. § 4712 and Section 3.908 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. 4.31.2 Contractor shall inform its employees in writing, in the predominant language of the workforce, of employee whistleblower rights and protections under 41 U.S.C. § 4712, as described in Section 3.908 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Documentation of such employee notification must be kept on file by contractor and copies provided to County upon request. 4.31.3 Contractor 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). 4.32 CONTRACTOR LICENSE REQUIREMENT 4.32.1 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. 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. SERIAL 240034-S 4.32.2 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. 4.33 INFLUENCE 4.33.1 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. 4.33.2 An attempt to influence includes, but is not limited to: 4.33.2.1 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. 4.33.3 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. 4.33.4 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. 4.34 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, 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. 4.35 CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION 4.35.1 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. 4.35.2 Contractor shall establish and maintain procedures and controls that are adequate to assure that no information contained in its records and/or obtained from the County or from others in carrying out its functions (services) under the contract shall be used by or disclosed by it, its agents, officers, or employees, except as SERIAL 240034-S required to efficiently perform duties under the contract. 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. 4.35.3 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. 4.36 PUBLIC RECORDS Under Arizona law, all offers submitted and opened are public records and must be retained by the records manager 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. 4.37 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. 4.38 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. 4.39 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. 4.40 FORCED LABOR 4.40.1 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. 4.40.2 Contractor certifies that it does not currently, and agrees for the duration of the contract, that it will not use: 4.40.2.1 The forced labor of ethnic Uyghurs in the People’s Republic of China. 4.40.2.2 Any goods or services produced by the forced labor of ethnic Uyghurs in the People’s Republic of China. SERIAL 240034-S 4.40.2.3 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. 4.40.3 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 the 180-day period, the agreement terminates on the agreement termination date. 4.41 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. 4.42 RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES The contractor agrees that costs, planned or claimed, including costs incurred, shall not include any expense for any religious activity. 4.43 POLITICAL ACTIVITY PROHIBITED 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. 4.44 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 4.44.1 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. 4.44.2 Contractor shall comply with the following provisions: 4.44.2.1 Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000a, et seq.); 4.44.2.2 The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. §§ 701, et seq.); 4.44.2.3 The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended (29U.S.C. §§ 621, et seq.); 4.44.2.4 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. SERIAL 240034-S 4.44.2.5 Contractor understands that the United States has the right to seek judicial enforcement of this assurance. 4.45 CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING 4.45.1 Contractor certifies, to the best of their knowledge and belief, that: 4.45.1.1 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. 4.45.2 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. 4.45.3 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. 4.45.3.1 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. 4.46 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). 4.47 ENERGY POLICY AND CONSERVATION ACT Contractor must adhere to the 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).