2021 UASI RRT Subrecipient Agreement

City of Chandler — Regular Meeting (2021-10-14)

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SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT
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Between
The Arizona Department of Homeland Security
And
Chandler Fire Department (DUNS# 077524981)
WHEREAS, A.R.S. § 41-4254 charges the Arizona Department of Homeland Security (AZDOHS) with the
responsibility of administering funds. 
THEREFORE, it is agreed that the AZDOHS shall provide funding to the Chandler Fire Department
(Subrecipient) for services under the terms of this Agreement (the "Agreement").
I. PURPOSE OF AGREEMENT
The purpose of this Agreement is to specify the rights and responsibilities of AZDOHS in administering
the distribution of homeland security grant funds to the Subrecipient, and to specify the rights and
responsibilities of the Subrecipient as the recipient of these funds.
II. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE, TERMINATION AND AMENDMENTS
This Agreement shall become effective on October 1, 2021 and shall terminate on September 30,
2022. The obligations of the Subrecipient as described herein will survive termination of this agreement.
III. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
The Subrecipient shall provide the services for AZDOHS as set forth in writing in Subrecipient’s grant
application titled: "2021 UASI RRT Sustainment Project" and funded at $108,941 (as may have been
modified by the award letter).
IV. MANNER OF FINANCING
The AZDOHS shall under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security grant # EMW-2021-SS-00005-S01
and CFDA #97.067:
a. Provide up to $108,941 to the Subrecipient for services provided under Paragraph III.
b. Payment made by the AZDOHS to the Subrecipient shall be on a reimbursement basis only and
is conditioned upon receipt of proof of payment and applicable, accurate and complete
reimbursement documents, as deemed necessary by the AZDOHS, to be submitted by the
Subrecipient. A listing of acceptable documentation can be found at www.azdohs.gov. Payments
will be contingent upon receipt of all reporting requirements of the Subrecipient under this
Agreement.
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V.
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY
It is understood and agreed that the total amount of the funds used under this Agreement shall
be used only for the project as described in the application and award documentation.  Therefore,
should the project not be completed, the Subrecipient shall reimburse said funds directly to the
AZDOHS immediately.  If the project is completed at a lower cost than the original budget called
for, the amount reimbursed to the Subrecipient shall be for only the amount of dollars actually
spent by the Subrecipient in accordance with the approved application.  For any funds received
under this Agreement for which expenditure is disallowed by an audit exemption or otherwise by
the AZDOHS, the State, or Federal government, the Subrecipient shall reimburse said funds
directly to the AZDOHS immediately.
VI.
FINANCIAL AUDIT/PROGRAMMATIC MONITORING
The Subrecipient agrees to comply with the record-keeping requirements and other requirements
of A.R.S. 35-214 and 35-215.
a) In addition, in compliance with the Federal Single Audit Act (31 USC 7501-7507) as amended
by the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 (P.L. 104-156) and 2 C.F.R.  200.501, the
Subrecipient must have a Single Audit or program specific audit conducted in accordance
with 2 C.F.R. 200 (Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit
Requirements for Federal Awards) if the Subrecipient expends $750,000 or more from
Federal awards in its previous fiscal year.  If the Subrecipient has expended more than
$750,000 in Federal dollars, a copy of the Subrecipient’s single audit or program specific audit
report for the previous fiscal year and subsequent fiscal years that fall within the period of
performance is due annually to AZDOHS within nine (9) months of the Subrecipient’s fiscal
year end.
b) Failure to comply with any requirements imposed as a result of an audit will suspend
reimbursement by AZDOHS to the Subrecipient until the Subrecipient is in compliance with all
such requirements.  Additionally, the Subrecipient will not be eligible for any new awards until
the Subrecipient is in compliance with all such requirements.
c)
Subrecipients who do not expend $750,000 or more in Federal dollars in the previous fiscal
year and subsequent fiscal years that fall within the period of performance must submit to
AZDOHS via audits@azdohs.gov, a statement stating they do not meet the threshold and
therefore do not have to complete a single audit or program specific audit.
d) Subrecipient will be monitored periodically by AZDOHS, both programmatically and
financially, to ensure that the project goals, objectives, performance requirements, timelines,
milestone completion, budgets, and other related program criteria are being met. Monitoring
will be accomplished through a combination of office-based reviews and on-site monitoring
visits. Monitoring can involve aspects of the work involved under this Agreement including but
not limited to the review and analysis of financial, programmatic, equipment, performance,
and administrative issues relative to each program and will identify areas where technical
assistance and other support may be needed.  Subrecipient shall participate in and cooperate
with all such monitoring by AZDOHS, and shall provide access to all personnel, documents,
and other records as may be requested from time to time by AZDOHS.  Subrecipient also
shall comply with all requests of AZDOHS that AZDOHS deems necessary to assure the
parties’ compliance with their obligations under this Agreement.
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e) The Subrecipient agrees to cooperate with any assessments, state/national evaluation efforts, 
or information or data collection requests, including, but not limited to, the provision of any 
information required for the assessment or evaluation of any activities within this Agreement. 
 
VII. 
APPLICABLE STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS 
The Subrecipient must comply with the applicable Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) and 
Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.) 2 C.F.R. 200.  The NOFO for this program is hereby 
incorporated into this Agreement by reference.  By accepting this award, the Subrecipient agrees 
that all allocation and use of funds under this grant will be in accordance with the requirements 
contained in the NOFO and all other applicable law.  
 
 
 
Davis Bacon Act 
HSGP Program subrecipients using funds for construction projects must comply with the Davis-
Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 3141 et seq.). Subrecipients must obtain written approval from AZDOHS 
prior to use of any HSGP funds for construction or renovation.  Subrecipients must ensure that 
their contractors or subcontractors for construction projects pay workers no less than the 
prevailing wages for laborers and mechanics employed on projects of a character similar to the 
contract work in the civil subdivision of the state in which the work is to be performed. Additional 
information regarding compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act, including Department of Labor (DOL) 
wage determinations, is available from the following website 
https://www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts/dbra.htm.  
 
Insurance Coverage 
The Subrecipient affirms the organization maintain insurance coverage as described in 2 C.F.R. 
200.310. The non-Federal (Subrecipient) entity must, at a minimum, provide the equivalent 
insurance coverage for real property and equipment acquired or improved with Federal funds as 
provided to property owned by the non-Federal (Subrecipient) entity. Federally-owned property 
need not be insured unless required by the terms and conditions of the Federal award. 
 
National Incident Management System (NIMS) 
The Subrecipient agrees to remain in compliance with National Incident Management System 
(NIMS) implementation initiatives as outlined in the applicable NOFO. 
 
Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation  
The Subrecipient shall comply with Federal, State and Local environmental and historical 
preservation (EHP) regulations, laws and Executive Orders as applicable. See FEMA publication 
FP 108-023-1, titled “Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation (EHP) Policy Guidance,” 
available at https://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/1533321728657-
592e122ade85743d1760fd4747241776/GPD_EHP_Policy_Final_Amendment_GPD_final_508.p
df.  Subrecipients proposing projects that have the potential to impact the environment, including 
but not limited to construction of communication towers, modification or renovation of existing 
buildings, structures and facilities, or new construction including replacement of facilities, must 
participate in the Federal Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency 
Management Agency (FEMA) EHP review process. The EHP review process involves the 
submission of a detailed project description that explains the goals and objectives of the 
proposed project along with supporting documentation so that DHS/FEMA may determine 
whether the proposed project has the potential to impact environmental resources and/or historic 
properties. In some cases, DHS/FEMA is also required to consult with other regulatory agencies 
and the public in order to complete the review process. The EHP review process must be 
completed before funds are released to carry out the proposed project. If ground disturbing 
activities occur during project implementation, the Subrecipient must ensure monitoring of ground 
disturbance and if any archeological resources are discovered, the Subrecipient shall immediately 
cease construction in that area and notify FEMA, AZDOHS and the appropriate State Historic 
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Preservation Office.  DHS/FEMA will not fund projects that are initiated without the required EHP 
review. In addition, the following provisions must be adhered to: 
 
Consultants/Trainers/Training Providers 
Invoices for consultants/trainers/training providers must include at a minimum:  a description of 
services; dates of services; number of hours for services performed; rate charged for services; 
and, the total cost of services performed.  Consultant/trainer/training provider costs must be 
within the prevailing rates; must be obtained under consistent treatment with the procurement 
policies of the Subrecipient and 2 C.F.R. 200; and shall not exceed the maximum of $450 per day 
per consultant/trainer/training provider unless prior written approval is granted by the AZDOHS. 
This includes internal personnel hired on backfill/overtime to deliver training. In addition to the per 
day $450 maximum amount, the consultant/trainer/training provider may be reimbursed 
reasonable travel, lodging, meal and incidental expenses not to exceed the State rate.  Itemized 
receipts are required for lodging and travel reimbursements.  The Subrecipient will not be 
reimbursed costs other than travel, lodging, meals and incidentals on travel days for 
consultants/trainers/training providers.  See Travel Costs below.   
 
Contractors/Subcontractors 
The Subrecipient may enter into written subcontract(s) for performance of certain of its functions 
under the Agreement in accordance with terms established in 2 C.F.R. 200 and the applicable 
NOFO.  The Subrecipient agrees and understands that no subcontract that the Subrecipient 
enters into with respect to performance under this Agreement shall in any way relieve the 
Subrecipient of any responsibilities for performance of its duties.  The Subrecipient shall give the 
AZDOHS immediate notice in writing by certified mail of any action or suit filed and prompt notice 
of any claim made against the Subrecipient by any subcontractor or vendor which may result in 
litigation related in any way to this Agreement. 
 
Travel Costs 
All grant funds expended for travel, lodging, meals and incidentals are subject to the standards of 
the Subrecipient’s policies and procedures, as well as the State of Arizona Accounting Manual 
(SAAM).  These policies must be applied uniformly to both federally financed and other activities 
of the Subrecipient.  AZDOHS will reimburse at the most restrictive allowability and rate.  At no 
time will the Subrecipient’s reimbursement(s) exceed the State rate established by the Arizona 
Department of Administration, General Accounting Office Travel Policies: 
https://gao.az.gov/travel. 
 
Procurement 
The Subrecipient shall comply with its own procurement rules/policies and must also comply with 
Federal procurement rules/policies and all Arizona state procurement code provisions and rules.  
The Federal intent is that all Homeland Security Funds are awarded competitively.  The 
Subrecipient shall not enter into a Noncompetitive (Sole or Single Source) Procurement 
Agreement, unless prior written approval is granted by the AZDOHS via the Noncompetitive 
Procurement Request Form.  The Noncompetitive Procurement Request Form and instructions 
are located on the AZDOHS website: https://azdohs.gov/grant-program-forms. 
  
Training and Exercise 
The Subrecipient agrees that any grant funds used for training and exercise must be in 
compliance with the applicable NOFO. All training must be included and approved in your 
application and/or approved through the DEMA/AZDOHS training request process prior to 
execution of training contract(s). All exercises must utilize and comply with the FEMA Homeland 
Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) guidance for exercise design, development, 
conduct, evaluation and reporting. The Subrecipient agrees to:  
 
 
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a) Submit an exercise summary and attendance/sign-in roster to AZDOHS with all related 
reimbursement requests. 
 
b) Email the After Action Report/Improvement Plan (AAR/IP) to the local County Emergency 
Manager, the AZDOHS Strategic Planner, and the Arizona Department of Military Affairs 
(DEMA) Exercise Branch within 90 days of completion of an exercise or as prescribed by the 
most current HSEEP guidance.    
 
Communications Equipment  
All Land Mobile Radio equipment purchased with Homeland Security funds is required to comply 
with the following: 
a) P25 (Project 25) standards; 
b) SAFECOM Guidance (see https://www.dhs.gov/safecom);  
c) Land Mobile Radio Minimum Equipment Standards as approved by the Statewide 
Interoperability Executive Committee (SIEC); and 
d) Arizona's State Interoperable Priority Programming Guide also as approved by the 
SIEC 
 
Nonsupplanting Agreement 
The Subrecipient shall not use funds received under this Agreement to supplant Federal, State, 
Tribal or Local funds or other resources that would otherwise have been made available for this 
program/project. The Subrecipient may be required to demonstrate and document that a 
reduction in non-Federal resources occurred for reasons other than the receipt of expected 
receipt of Federal funds. Further, if a position created by a grant is filled from within, the vacancy 
created by this action must be filled within thirty (30) days. If the vacancy is not filled within thirty 
(30) days, the Subrecipient must stop charging the grant for the new position. Upon filling the 
vacancy, the Subrecipient may resume charging for the grant position.   
 
E-Verify  
Compliance requirements for A.R.S. 41-4401—immigration laws and E-Verify requirement.  
a) The Subrecipient warrants its compliance with all State and Federal immigration laws and 
regulations relating to its employees and to employees of any contractor or subcontractor 
retained through Subrecipient to provide goods or services related to this Agreement, 
including but not limited to A.R.S. 23-214, Subsection A (that subsection reads: “After 
December 31, 2007, every employer, after hiring an employee, shall verify the employment 
eligibility of the employee through the E-Verify program”). 
b) A breach of a warranty by Subrecipient regarding compliance with immigration laws and 
regulations shall be deemed a material breach of this Agreement and the Subrecipient may 
be subject to penalties to be determined at AZDOHS’s discretion, up to and including 
termination of this Agreement.   
c) The AZDOHS retains the legal right to inspect the papers of any Subrecipient employee who 
works on the Agreement, and to those of any employee of any contractor or subcontractor 
retained through Subrecipient to provide goods or services related to this Agreement, to 
ensure that the Subrecipient is complying with the warranty under paragraph (a) above.   
 
 
 
 
 
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Property Control 
Effective control and accountability must be maintained by Subrecipient for all property/equipment 
purchased under this Agreement.  The Subrecipient must adequately safeguard all such 
property/equipment and must assure that it is used for authorized purposes as described in the 
NOFO, the grant application as approved by AZDOHS, and 2 C.F.R. 200. The Subrecipient shall 
exercise caution in the use, maintenance, protection and preservation of such property.  
 
a) Property/equipment shall be used by the Subrecipient in the program or project for which it 
was acquired as long as needed, whether or not the program or project continues to be 
supported by federal grant funds. Subrecipient is required to maintain and utilize equipment 
as outlined in 2 C.F.R. 200.313 - Equipment. Any loss, damage, or theft shall be investigated 
by Subrecipient and reported by Subrecipient to the AZDOHS. Any equipment lost, damaged 
or stolen shall be replaced by the Subrecipient at the Subrecipient’s expense and an updated 
Property Control Form shall be submitted to AZDOHS by Subrecipient.  
 
b) Nonexpendable Property/Equipment and Capital Assets: 
 
a. Nonexpendable Property/Equipment is property which has a continuing use, is not 
consumed in use, is of a durable nature with an expected service life of one or more 
years, has an acquisition cost of $5,000 (Five Thousand Dollars) or more, and does not 
become a fixture or lose its identity as a component of other equipment or systems. 
 
b. A Capital Asset is any personal or real property, or fixture that has an acquisition cost of 
$5,000 (Five Thousand Dollars) or more per unit and a useful life of more than one year. 
 
c) A Property Control Form (if applicable) shall be maintained for the entire scope of the 
program or project for which property was acquired through the end of its useful life and/or 
disposition. All Nonexpendable Property and Capital Assets must be included on the Property 
Control Form. The Subrecipient shall provide AZDOHS a copy of the Property Control Form 
with the final quarterly programmatic report.  The Property Control Form can be located at 
https://azdohs.gov/grant-program-forms.  The Subrecipient agrees to be subject to equipment 
monitoring and auditing by state or federal authorized representatives to verify information. 
 
d) A physical inventory of Nonexpendable Property/Equipment and Capital Assets must be 
taken and the results reconciled with the Property Control Form at least once every two years. 
 
a. A control system must be developed to ensure adequate safeguards to prevent loss, 
damage, or theft of the property. Any loss, damage, or theft shall be investigated and 
reported by Subrecipient to AZDOHS immediately. 
 
b. Adequate maintenance procedures must be developed to keep the property in good 
condition. 
 
e) When Nonexpendable Property/Equipment and/or Capital Assets are no longer in operational 
use by the Subrecipient, an updated Property Control Form must be submitted by 
Subrecipient to AZDOHS immediately.  The disposition of equipment shall be in compliance 
with the AZDOHS Disposition Guidance and 2 C.F.R. 200. If the Subrecipient is requesting 
disposition of Capital Assets for reasons other than theft, destruction, or loss, the Subrecipient 
must submit an Equipment Disposition Request Form to AZDOHS and receive approval prior 
to the disposition.  The Equipment Disposition Guidance and Request Form can be found at 
https://azdohs.gov/grant-program-forms. 
 
 
 
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f) Equipment Record Retention 
Pursuant to 2 C.F.R. 200.333(c), records for real property and equipment acquired with 
Federal funds must be retained for three (3) years after final disposition.  
 
Allowable Costs 
The allowability of costs incurred under this Agreement shall be determined in accordance with 
the general principles of allowability and standards for selected cost items as set forth in the 
applicable Code of Federal Regulations, authorized equipment lists, and guidance documents 
referenced above. 
 
a) The Subrecipient agrees that use of grant funds for any indirect costs that may be incurred 
must be in accordance with 2 C.F.R. 200 and the applicable NOFO. Indirect costs must be 
applied for and approved in writing by the AZDOHS prior to expenditure and reimbursement.  
 
b) The Subrecipeint agrees that grant funds are not to be expended for any Management and 
Administrative (M&A) costs that may be incurred by the Subrecipient for administering these 
funds unless explicitly applied for and approved in writing by the AZDOHS and shall be in 
compliance with the applicable NOFO.  
 
VIII. 
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT 
The Subrecipient agrees and understand that this is award is not for Research and Development.  
  
IX. 
FUNDS MANAGEMENT 
The Subrecipient must maintain funds received under this Agreement in separate ledger 
accounts and cannot mix these funds with funds from other sources.  The Subrecipient must 
manage funds according to applicable Federal regulations for administrative requirements, costs 
principles, and audits. 
 
The Subrecipient must maintain adequate business systems to comply with Federal 
requirements.  The business systems that must be maintained are: 
• 
Financial Management 
• 
Procurement 
• 
Personnel 
• 
Property 
• 
Travel 
 
A system is adequate if it is 1) written; 2) consistently followed – it applies in all similar 
circumstances; and 3) consistently applied – it applies to all sources of funds. 
 
X. 
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 
Regular reports by the Subrecipient shall include: 
 
a) Programmatic Reports 
The Subrecipient shall provide quarterly programmatic reports to the AZDOHS within fifteen 
(15) calendar days of the last day of the quarter in which services are provided.  The 
Subrecipient shall use the form provided by the AZDOHS to submit quarterly programmatic 
reports.  The report shall contain such information as deemed necessary by the AZDOHS.  
The Subrecipient shall use the Quarterly Programmatic Report form, which is posted at 
https://azdohs.gov/grant-program-forms. Quarterly programmatic reports shall be submitted to 
the AZDOHS until the entire project is completed.  If the project has been fully completed and 
implemented, and there will be no further updates, then the quarterly programmatic report for 
the quarter in which the project was completed will be sufficient as the final report.  The report 
should be marked as final and should be inclusive of all necessary and pertinent information 
regarding the project as deemed necessary by the AZDOHS.  
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b) Subrecipients must provide substantial/detailed information as to the status of completion of 
the milestones included in the application as approved by AZDOHS. Failure to adequately 
provide complete information will result in the Quarterly Report being rejected and 
resubmission will be required.   
 
c) Quarterly Programmatic Reports are due: 
January 15 (for the period from October 1– December 31) 
April 15 (for the period from January 1 – March 31) 
July 15 (for the period from April 1 – June 30) 
October 15 (for the period from July 1 – September 30) 
 
d) Final Quarterly Report: 
The final quarterly report is due no more than fifteen (15) calendar days after the end of the 
performance period.  Subrecipient may submit a final quarterly report prior to the end of the 
performance period if the scope of the project has been fully completed and implemented. The 
Property Control Form is due with the final quarterly report (if applicable). 
 
e) Property Control Form – if applicable: 
The Subrecipient shall provide the AZDOHS a copy of the Property Control Form with the 
final quarterly report.   
 
a. In case of equipment disposition: 
The Property Control Form shall be updated and a copy provided to AZDOHS no 
 
more than forty-five (45) calendar days after equipment disposition, if applicable.  The 
Subrecipient’s use and disposition of equipment must be in compliance with the 
AZDOHS Disposition Guidance and 2 C.F.R. 200.313.   
 
f) Financial Reimbursements  
The Subrecipient shall provide AZDOHS with requests for reimbursement as frequently 
as monthly but not less than quarterly. Reimbursement requests are only required when 
expenses have been incurred.  Reimbursement requests shall be submitted with the 
Reimbursement Form provided by the AZDOHS staff.  The Subrecipient shall submit a final 
reimbursement request for expenses received and invoiced prior to the end of the period of 
performance. The final reimbursement must be received by AZDOHS no more than forty-five 
(45) calendar days after the end of the period of performance.  Requests for reimbursement 
received by AZDOHS later than forty-five (45) calendar days after the end of the period of 
performance will not be paid.  The final reimbursement request as submitted shall be marked 
as final.  
 
Subrecipients will only be reimbursed for expenses that have been obligated, expended and 
received within the authorized Period of Performance as identified in Section II of this 
Agreement. Subrecipients are not authorized to obligate or expend funds prior to the start 
date of the Period of Performance.  Any expenses obligated or expended prior to the Period 
of Performance start date will be deemed unallowable and will not be reimbursed. Any 
expenses/services that occur beyond the Period of Performance (i.e. cell phone service) will 
be deemed unallowable and will not be reimbursed.  
 
The AZDOHS requires that all requests for reimbursement are submitted via United States 
Postal Service, FedEx, UPS, etc. or in person.  Reimbursement requests submitted via fax or 
by any electronic means will not be accepted.  
 
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The AZDOHS reserves the right to request and/or require any supporting documentation 
and/or information it feels necessary in order to process reimbursements.  Subrecipient shall 
promptly provide AZDOHS with all such documents and/or information.  
 
All reports shall be submitted to the contact person as described in Paragraph XXXVII, NOTICES, 
of this Agreement. 
 
 
XI. 
ASSIGNMENT AND DELEGATION 
The Subrecipient may not assign any rights hereunder without the express, prior written 
agreement of both parties. 
 
XII. 
AMENDMENTS 
Any change in this Agreement including but not limited to the Description of Services and budget 
described herein, whether by modification or supplementation, must be accomplished by a formal 
Agreement amendment signed and approved by and between the duly authorized 
representatives of the Subrecipient and the AZDOHS.  In the event of any new legislation, laws, 
ordinances, or rules affecting this Agreement, the parties agree that the terms of this Agreement 
shall automatically incorporate the terms of such new legislation, laws, ordinances, or rules.  
 
Any such amendment shall specify:  1) an effective date; 2) any increases or decreases in the 
amount of the Subrecipient’s reimbursement, if applicable; 3) be titled as an “Amendment,” and 4) 
be signed by the parties identified in the preceding paragraph. The Subrecipient expressly and 
explicitly understands and agrees that no other method of communication, including any other 
document, correspondence, act, or oral communication by or from any person, shall be used or 
construed as an amendment or modification or supplementation to this Agreement. 
 
XIII. 
US DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY AGREEMENT ARTICLES  
Article A - Disposition of Equipment Acquired Under the Federal Award 
When original or replacement equipment acquired in conjunction with this Agreement by the 
Subrecipient is no longer needed for the original project or program or for other activities currently 
or previously supported by DHS/FEMA, the Subrecipient must request instructions from 
DHS/FEMA via AZDOHS by submitting an Equipment Disposition Request Form in order to make 
proper disposition of the equipment pursuant to 2 C.F.R. 200.313. 
 
Article B – Acceptance of Post Award Changes 
In the event FEMA determines that changes are necessary to this Agreement after it has been 
entered into, including changes to period of performance or terms and conditions, the 
Subrecipient will be notified of the changes in writing. Once notification has been made, any 
subsequent request for funds by Subrecipient will constitute Subrecipient’s acceptance of the 
changes to this Agreement and the incorporation of such changes into this Agreement.  
 
Article C - Procurement of Recovered Materials 
The Subrecipient hereby acknowledges and agrees that it must comply with section 6002 of the 
Solid Waste Disposal Act, Pub. L. No. 89-272 (1965) (codified as amended by the Resource 
Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. 6962) and that the requirements of Section 6002 
include procuring only items designated in guidelines of the Environmental Protection Agency 
(EPA) at 40 C.F.R. Part 247 that contain the highest percentage of recovered materials 
practicable, consistent with maintaining a satisfactory level of competition. 
 
Article D - Whistleblower Protection Act 
The Subrecipient hereby acknowledges and agrees that it must comply with the statutory 
requirements for whistleblower protections (if applicable) at 10 U.S.C. 2409, 41 U.S.C. 4712, and 
10 U.S.C. 2324, 41 U.S.C. section 4304 and 4310. 
 
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Article E - Use of DHS Seal, Logo and Flags 
Subrecipient hereby acknowledges that it must obtain DHS’s approval prior to using the DHS 
seal(s), logos, crests or reproductions of flags or likenesses of DHS agency officials, including 
use of the United States Coast Guard seal, logo, crests or reproductions of flags or likenesses of 
Coast Guard officials. 
 
Article F - USA Patriot Act of 2001 
Subrecipient hereby acknowledges and agrees that it must comply with the requirements of the 
Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and 
Obstruct Terrorism Act (USA PATRIOT Act, P.L. 107-56), which amends 18 U.S.C. section 175–
175c.  
 
Article G – Universal Identifier and System of Award Management (SAM) 
Subrecipient hereby acknowledges and agrees that is must comply with the requirements set 
forth in the government-wide financial assistance award term regarding the System for Award 
Management and Universal Identifier Requirements located at 2 C.F.R. Part 25, Appendix A. 
 
Article H - Reporting of Matters Related to Recipient Integrity and Performance 
If the total value of your currently active grants, cooperative agreements, and procurement 
contracts from all Federal assistance offices exceeds $10,000,000 for any period of time during 
the period of performance of this Federal award, you must comply with the requirements set forth 
in the government-wide Award Term and Condition for Recipient Integrity and, Performance 
Matters located at 2 C.F.R. Part 200 Appendix XII, the full text of which is incorporated here by 
reference in the terms and conditions of your award. 
 
Article I - Rehabilitation Act of 1973 
The Subrecipient hereby acknowledges and agrees that it must comply with the requirements of 
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Pub. L. 93-112 (1973), (codified as amended at 29 
U.S.C. section 794,) which provides that no otherwise qualified handicapped individuals in the 
United States will, solely by reason of the handicap, be excluded from participation in, be denied 
the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal 
financial assistance. 
 
Article J - Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 
Subrecipient hereby acknowledges and agrees that it must comply with the requirements of the 
government-wide award term which implements Section 106(g) of the Trafficking Victims 
Protection Act (TVPA) of 2000, as amended (22 U.S.C. 7104). The award term is located at 2 
C.F.R. Part 175.15, the full text of which is incorporated here by reference.  
 
Article K - Terrorist Financing  
The Subrecipient hereby acknowledges and agrees that it must comply with U.S. Executive Order 
13224 and all U.S. laws that prohibit transactions with, and the provisions of resources and 
support to, individuals and organizations associated with terrorism.  It is the legal responsibility of 
the Subrecipient to ensure compliance with all such laws and U.S. Executive Order 13224. 
 
Article L - SAFECOM 
The Subrecipient hereby acknowledges and agrees that recipients who receive awards made 
under programs that provide emergency communication equipment and its related activities must 
comply with the SAFECOM Guidance for Emergency Communication Grants, including 
provisions on technical standards that ensure and enhance interoperable communications. 
 
Article M - Reporting Subawards and Executive Compensation 
All subrecipients are required to comply with the requirements set forth in the government-wide 
Award Term on Reporting Subawards and Executive Compensation located at 2 C.F.R. Part 170, 
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Appendix A, the full text of which is incorporated here by reference in the terms and conditions of 
your award. 
 
Article N – Department and Suspension 
The Subrecipient hereby acknowledges and agrees that it is subject to the non-procurement 
debarment and suspension regulations implementing Executive Orders (E.O.) 12549 and 12689, 
which are at 2 C.F.R. Part 180 as adopted by DHS at 2 C.F.R. Part 3000. These regulations 
restrict federal financial assistance awards, subawards, and contracts with certain parties that are 
debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded from or ineligible for participation in federal 
assistance programs or activities 
 
Article O - Copyright 
The Subrecipient hereby acknowledges and agrees that it must affix the applicable copyright 
notices of 17 U.S.C. 401 or 402 and an acknowledgement of Government sponsorship (including 
award number) to any work first produced under Federal financial assistance awards.  
 
Article P - Civil Rights Act of 1964 - Title VI 
The Subrecipient hereby acknowledges and agrees that it must comply with the requirements of 
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq.), codified at 6 C.F.R. Part 21 and 
44 C.F.R. Part 7, which provides that no person in the United States will, on the grounds of race, 
color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be 
subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance. 
 
Article Q - Best Practices for Collection and Use of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) 
The Subrecipient hereby acknowledges and agrees that if it collects PII, it is required to have a 
publically-available privacy policy that describes standards on the usage and maintenance of PII 
it collects. DHS defines personally identifiable information (PII) as any information that permits the 
identity of an individual to be directly or indirectly inferred, including any information that is linked 
or linkable to that individual. Subrecipients may also find the DHS Privacy Impact Assessments: 
Privacy Guidance and Privacy template as useful resources respectively.  
 
Article R - Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 
The Subrecipient hereby acknowledges and agrees that it shall comply with all State and Federal 
equal opportunity and non-discrimination requirements and conditions of employment, including 
but not limited to Arizona Executive Order 2009-9 and the requirements of Titles I, II, and III of the 
Americans with Disabilities Act, P.L. No. 101-336 (1990) (codified as amended at 42 US.C. 
12101-12213), which prohibit subrecipients from discriminating on the basis of disability in the 
operation of public entities, public and private transportation systems, places of public 
accommodation, and certain testing entities. 
 
Article S - Age Discrimination Act of 1975 
The Subrecipient hereby acknowledges and agrees that it must comply with the requirements of 
the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (42 U.S.C. 6101 et seq.), which prohibits discrimination on the 
basis of age in any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance. 
 
Article T - Activities Conducted Abroad 
The Subrecipient hereby acknowledges and agrees that it must ensure that project activities 
carried on outside the United States are coordinated as necessary with appropriate government 
authorities and that appropriate licenses, permits, or approvals are obtained. 
 
Article U - Acknowledgement of Federal Funding from DHS 
The Subrecipient hereby acknowledges and agrees that it must acknowledge its use of federal 
funding when issuing statements, press releases, requests for proposals, bid invitations, and 
other documents describing projects or programs funded in whole or in part with Federal funds. 
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Article V - DHS Specific Acknowledgements and Assurances 
Subrecipient hereby acknowledges and agrees—and agrees to require any contractors, 
successors, transferees, and assignees acknowledge and agree—to comply with applicable 
provisions governing DHS access to records, accounts, documents, information, facilities, and 
staff. 
 
1. Subrecipient hereby agrees to cooperate with any compliance review or complaint 
investigation conducted by DHS and/or AZDOHS. 
 
2. Subrecipient hereby agrees to give DHS access and AZDOHS to and the right to examine 
and copy records, accounts, and other documents and sources of information related to the 
grant and permit access to facilities, personnel, and other individuals and information as may 
be necessary, as required by DHS regulations and other applicable laws or program 
guidance. 
 
3. Subrecipient hereby agrees to submit timely, complete, and accurate reports to the 
appropriate DHS and AZDOHS officials and maintain appropriate backup documentation to 
support the reports. 
 
4. Subrecipient hereby agrees to comply with all other special reporting, data collection, and 
evaluation requirements, as prescribed by law or detailed in program guidance. 
 
Article W - Assurances, Administrative Requirements and Cost Principles, and Audit 
Requirements 
The Subrecipient hereby acknowledges and agrees that it must complete either the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) Standard Form 424B Assurances - Non-Construction Programs, 
or OMB Standard Form 424D Assurances - Construction Programs, as applicable. Certain 
assurances in these documents may not be applicable to your program, and the DHS financial 
assistance office (DHS FAO) may require applicants to certify additional assurances. Applicants 
are required to fill out the assurances applicable to their program as instructed by the awarding 
agency. Please contact the DHS FAO if you have any questions. DHS financial assistance 
recipients are required to follow the applicable provisions of the Uniform Administrative 
Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards located at Title 2, 
Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.) Part 200, and adopted by DHS at 2 C.F.R. Part 3002. By 
accepting this agreement, the recipient and its executives, as defined in 2 C.F.R. section 
170.315, certify that the recipient's policies are in accordance with OMB's guidance located at 2 
C.F.R. Part 200, all applicable federal laws, and relevant Executive guidance. 
 
Article X - Patents and Intellectual Property Rights 
Unless otherwise provided by law, the Subrecipient hereby acknowledges and agrees that it is 
subject to the Bayh-Dole Act, P.L. 96-517, codified in 35 U.S.C. 200 et seq., and that it is subject 
to the specific requirements governing the development, reporting, and disposition of rights to 
inventions and patents resulting from financial assistance awards that are in 37 C.F.R. Part 401 
and the standard patent rights clause in 37 C.F.R. 401.14. 
 
Article Y – Nondiscrimination in Matters Pertaining to Faith-Based Organizations 
It is DHS policy to ensure the equal treatment of faith-based organizations in social service 
programs administered or supported by DHS or its component agencies, enabling those 
organizations to participate in providing important social services to beneficiaries. All 
subrecipients must comply with the equal treatment policies and requirements contained in 6 
C.F.R. Part 19 and other applicable statutes, regulations, and guidance governing the 
participations of faith-based organizations in individual DHS programs.  
 
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Article Z – National Environmental Policy Act 
All subrecipients must comply with the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act 
(NEPA) 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq., and the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) Regulations (40 
C.F.R. Parts 1500-1508) for Implementing the Procedural Provisions of NEPA, which requires 
Subrecipients to use all practicable means within their authority, and consistent with other 
essential considerations of national policy, to create and maintain conditions under which people 
and nature can exist in productive harmony and fulfill the social, economic, and other needs of 
present and future generations of Americans.  
 
Article AA - Lobbying Prohibitions 
The Subrecipient hereby acknowledges and agrees that it must comply with 31 U.S.C. 1352, and 
acknowledges and agrees that none of the funds provided under this Agreement may be used to 
pay any person to influence, or attempt to influence an officer or employee of any agency 
(whether State or Federal), a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an 
employee of a Member of Congress in connection with any Federal action related to a Federal 
award or contract, including any extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification. 
 
Article AB - Limited English Proficiency (Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VI) 
The Subrecipient hereby acknowledges and agrees that it must comply with the Title VI of the 
Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq.) prohibition against discrimination on the basis 
of national origin, which requires that recipients of federal financial assistance take reasonable 
steps to provide meaningful access to persons with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) to their 
programs and services. For additional assistance and information regarding language access 
obligations, please refer to the DHS Recipient Guidance https://www.dhs.gov/guidance-
published-help-department-supported-organizations-provide-meaningful-access-people-limited 
and additional resources on http://www.lep.gov. 
 
Article AC - Hotel and Motel Fire Safety Act of 1990 
In accordance with Section 6 of the Hotel and Motel Fire Safety Act of 1990 and the Federal Fire 
Prevention and Control Act of 1974, 15 U.S.C. section 2225(a), the Subrecipient hereby 
acknowledges and agrees that it must ensure that all conference, meeting, convention, or training 
space funded in whole or in part with Federal funds complies with all applicable fire prevention 
and control guidelines of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974, 15 U.S.C. section 
2225. 
 
Article AD - Fly America Act of 1974 
The Subrecipient hereby acknowledges and agrees that it must comply with Preference for U.S. 
Flag Air Carriers (air carriers holding certificates under 49 U.S.C. 41102) for international air 
transportation of people and property to the extent that such service is available, in accordance 
with the International Air Transportation Fair Competitive Practices Act of 1974, 49 U.S.C. 40118, 
and the interpretative guidelines issued by the Comptroller General of the United States in the 
March 31, 1981, amendment to Comptroller General Decision B-138942. 
 
Article AE - Federal Leadership on Reducing Text Messaging while Driving 
All subrecipients are encouraged to adopt and enforce policies that ban text messaging while 
driving as described in U.S. Executive Order 13513, including conducting initiatives described in 
Section 3(a) of the Order when on official Government business or when performing any work for 
or on behalf of the federal government. 
 
 
 
 
 
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Article AF - Federal Debt Status 
The Subrecipient hereby acknowledges and agrees that it is required to be non-delinquent in its 
repayment of any Federal debt. Examples of relevant debt include delinquent payroll and other 
taxes, audit disallowances, and benefit overpayments. See OMB Circular A-129.  
 
Article AG - False Claims Act and Program Fraud Civil Remedies 
The Subrecipient hereby acknowledges and agrees that it must comply with the requirements of 
The False Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3729-3733) which prohibits the submission of false or fraudulent 
claims for payment to the Federal government. See also 31 U.S.C. 3801-3812 which details the 
administrative remedies for false claims and statements made. 
 
Article AH - Energy Policy and Conservation Act 
The Subrecipient hereby acknowledges and agrees that it must comply with the requirements of 
The Energy Policy and Conservation Act, Pub. L. No. 94-163 (1975) (codified as amended at 42 
U.S.C. 6201 et. seq.) which contain policies relating to energy efficiency that are defined in the 
state energy conservation plan issued in compliance with this Act. 
 
Article AI - Education Amendments of 1972 (Equal Opportunity in Education Act) – Title IX 
The Subrecipient hereby acknowledges and agrees that it must comply with the requirements of 
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.), which provide that no 
person in the United States will, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied 
the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity 
receiving Federal financial assistance. These regulations are codified at 6 CFR Part 17 and 44 
CFR Part 19. 
 
Article AJ - Duplication of Benefits 
Any cost allocable to a particular Federal award, provided for in 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Subpart E may 
not be charged to other Federal awards to overcome fund deficiencies, to avoid restrictions 
imposed by Federal statutes, regulations, or terms and conditions of the Federal awards, or for 
other reasons. However, this prohibition would not preclude a subrecipient from shifting costs that 
are allowable under two or more Federal awards in accordance with existing Federal statutes, 
regulations, or the terms and conditions of the Federal award. 
 
Article AK - Drug-Free Workplace Regulations 
The Subrecipient hereby acknowledges and agrees that it must comply with the drug-free 
workplace requirements in Subpart B (or Subpart C, if the Subrecipient is an individual) of 2 
C.F.R. part 3001, which adopts the Government-wide implementation (2 C.F.R. part 182) of sec. 
5152-5158 of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 (Pub. L. 100-690, Title V, Subtitle D; 41 
U.S.C. 8101-8106). 
  
Article AL - Civil Rights Act of 1968 
The Subrecipient hereby acknowledges and agrees that it must comply with Title VIII of the Civil 
Rights Act of 1968, which prohibits recipients from discriminating in the sale, rental, financing, 
and advertising of dwellings, or in the provision of services in connection therewith, on the basis 
of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, familial status, and sex (42 U.S.C. 3601 et seq.), 
as implemented by the Department of Housing and Urban Development at 24 C.F.R. Part 100. 
The prohibition on disability discrimination includes the requirement that new multifamily housing 
with four or more dwelling units—i.e., the public and common use areas and individual apartment 
units (all units in buildings with elevators and ground-floor units in buildings without elevators)—
be designed and constructed with certain accessible features (see 24 C.F.R. Part 100, Sub-part 
D). 
 
 
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Article AM - Prohibitions on Expending FEMA Award Funds for Covered 
Telecommunications Equipment or Services 
Per 889(b)(1) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (FY 
2019 NDAA), Pub. L. No. 115-232 (2018):   
1. 
AZDOHS Subrecipients may not use any FEMA funds under open or new awards to:  
a. Procure or obtain any equipment, system, or service that uses “covered 
telecommunications equipment or services” (as defined in ¶2 of this Article AM)  as a 
substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology of any 
system;  
b. Enter into, extend, or renew a contract to procure or obtain any equipment, system, or 
service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial 
or essential component of any system, or as critical technology of any system; or  
c. Enter into, extend, or renew contracts with entities that use covered 
telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of 
any system, or as critical technology as part of any system.   
 
2. 
For purposes of this Article AM “covered telecommunications equipment or services” 
means:  
a. Telecommunications equipment produced by Huawei Technologies Company or ZTE 
Corporation (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities);  
b. Video surveillance and telecommunications equipment produced by Hytera 
Communications Corporation, Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Company, or 
Dahua Technology Company (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities);  
c. Telecommunications or video surveillance services provided by such entities or using 
such equipment; or 
d. Telecommunications or video surveillance equipment or services produced or 
provided by an entity that the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Director of 
National Intelligence or the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, reasonably 
believes to be an entity owned or controlled by, or otherwise connected to, the 
People’s Republic of China. 
 
3. 
FEMA grant funding may be permitted to procure replacement equipment and services 
impacted by this Article AM. Subrecipients should refer to applicable program guidance or 
contact the AZDOHS to determine if replacement equipment or services are eligible under 
the awarded grant program. 
 
Article AN - Applicability of DHS Standard Terms and Conditions to Tribes 
The DHS Standard Terms and Conditions are a restatement of general requirements imposed 
upon recipients and flow down to subrecipients as a matter of law, regulation, or executive order. 
If the requirement does not apply to Indian tribes or there is a federal law or regulation exempting 
its application to Indian tribes, then the acceptance by Tribes of, or acquiescence to, DHS 
Standard Terms and Conditions does not change or alter its inapplicability to an Indian tribe. The 
execution of grant documents is not intended to change, alter, amend, or impose additional 
liability or responsibility upon the Tribe where it does not already exist. 
 
XIV. 
OFFSHORE PERFORMANCE OF WORK PROHIBITED 
Due to security and identity protection concerns, all services under this Agreement shall be 
performed within the borders of the United States.  All storage and processing of information shall 
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be performed within the borders of the United States.  This provision applies to work performed 
by the Subrecipient’s contractors and subcontractors at all tiers. 
 
XV. 
AGREEMENT RENEWAL 
This Agreement shall not bind nor purport to bind the AZDOHS for any contractual commitment in 
excess of the original Agreement period, which may not be changed except by a writing signed by 
all parties hereto in conformity with Paragraph XII, AMENDMENTS. 
 
XVI. 
RIGHT TO ASSURANCE 
If the AZDOHS in good faith has reason to believe that the Subrecipient does not intend to, or is 
unable to perform or continue performing under this Agreement, the AZDOHS may demand in 
writing that the Subrecipient give a written assurance of intent and ability to perform.  If the 
Subrecipient fails to provide written assurance within the number of days specified in the demand, 
the AZDOHS at its option may terminate this Agreement. 
 
XVII. 
CANCELLATION FOR CONFLICT OF INTEREST 
The AZDOHS may, by written notice to the Subrecipient, immediately cancel this Agreement 
without penalty or further obligation pursuant to A.R.S. 38-511 if any person significantly involved 
in initiating, negotiating, securing, drafting, or creating the Agreement on behalf of the State or its 
subdivisions (unit of Local Government) is an employee or agent of any other party in any 
capacity or a consultant to any other party to the Agreement with respect to the subject matter of 
the Agreement.  Such cancellation shall be effective when the parties to the Agreement receive 
written notice from the AZDOHS, unless the notice specifies a later time. 
 
XVIII. 
THIRD PARTY ANTITRUST VIOLATIONS 
The Subrecipient hereby assigns to the State of Arizona any claim for overcharges resulting from 
antitrust violations to the extent that such violations concern materials or services supplied by 
third parties to Subrecipient toward fulfillment of this Agreement. 
 
XIX. 
AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS 
Every payment obligation of the AZDOHS under this Agreement is conditioned upon the 
availability of funds appropriated or allocated for the payment of such obligations under A.R.S. 
35-154.  If the funds are not allocated and available for the continuance of this Agreement, the 
AZDOHS may terminate this Agreement at the end of the period for which funds are available.  
No liability shall accrue to the AZDOHS in the event this provision is exercised, and the AZDOHS 
shall not be obligated or liable for any future payments or for any damages as a result of 
termination under this paragraph, including purchases and/or contracts entered into by the 
Subrecipient in the execution of this Agreement. 
 
XX. 
FORCE MAJEURE 
If either party hereto is delayed or prevented from the performance of any act required in this 
Agreement by reason of acts of God, strikes, lockouts, labor disputes, civil disorder, or other 
causes without fault and beyond the control of the party obligated, performance of such act will be 
excused for the period of the delay. 
 
XXI. 
PARTIAL INVALIDITY 
 
Any term or provision of this Agreement that is hereafter declared contrary to any current 
 
or future law, order, regulation, or rule, or which is otherwise invalid, shall be deemed stricken 
 
from this Agreement without impairing the validity of the remainder of this Agreement.  
 
XXII. 
ARBITRATION 
In the event of any dispute arising under this Agreement, written notice of the dispute must be 
provided to the other party within thirty (30) calendar days of the events giving the rise to the 
dispute. Any claim made by or against the State or any of its political subdivisions (including but 
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not limited to AZDOHS) relating to this Agreement shall be resolved through the administrative 
claims process.  In the event that the parties would otherwise be in court and/or if A.R.S. 12-1518 
applies, the parties shall proceed in arbitration through the American Arbitration Association 
(“AAA”), with the arbitrator to be selected pursuant to AAA rules and the arbitration to be 
conducted according to the applicable AAA rules, and with the costs of arbitration (including but 
not limited to the arbitrator’s fees and costs) to be divided 50/50 between the parties, subject to 
reallocation between the parties by the arbitrator.  In the event that the parties become involved in 
litigation with each other relating to this Agreement for any reason in any other forum, both parties 
agree to have any claim(s) resolved in arbitration on the terms set forth in this part XXII.  Any 
arbitration award may be enforced through the Maricopa County Superior Court or the U.S. 
District Court located in Phoenix, Arizona.  
 
XXIII. 
GOVERNING LAW AND CONTRACT INTERPRETATION 
a) This Agreement shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of 
Arizona. 
 
b) This Agreement is intended by the parties as a final and complete expression of their 
agreement.  No course of prior dealings between the parties and no usage of the trade shall 
supplement or explain any terms in this document. 
 
c) Either party’s failure to insist on strict performance of any term or condition of the Agreement 
shall not be deemed a waiver of that term or condition even if the party accepting or 
acquiescing in the nonconforming performance knows of the nature of the performance and 
fails to object. 
 
XXIV. 
ENTIRE AGREEMENT 
This Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement between the parties hereto pertaining to the 
subject matter hereof and may not be changed or added to except by a writing signed by all 
parties hereto in conformity with Paragraph XII, AMENDMENTS.  All prior and contemporaneous 
agreements, representations, and understandings of the parties, oral, written, pertaining to the 
subject matter hereof, are hereby superseded or merged herein. 
 
XXV. 
LICENSING 
The Subrecipient, unless otherwise exempted by law, shall obtain and maintain all licenses, 
permits, and authority necessary to perform those acts it is obligated to perform under this 
Agreement. 
 
XXVI. 
SECTARIAN REQUESTS 
Funds disbursed pursuant to this Agreement may not be expended for any sectarian purpose or 
activity, including sectarian worship or instruction in violation of the United States or Arizona 
Constitutions. 
 
XXVII. 
ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION OF AGREEMENT 
The Subrecipient shall not advertise or publish information for commercial benefit concerning this 
Agreement without the prior written approval of the AZDOHS. 
 
XXVIII. 
OWNERSHIP OF INFORMATION, PRINTED AND PUBLISHED MATERIAL 
The Subrecipient acknowledges that the DHS and the AZDOHS reserve a royalty-free, non-
exclusive, and irrevocable license to reproduce, publish, or otherwise use, and authorize others to 
use, for Federal government purposes: (a) the copyright in any work developed under an award 
or sub-award; and (2) any rights of copyright to which a subrecipient purchases ownership with 
Federal support. The Subrecipient shall consult with the AZDOHS regarding the allocation of any 
patent rights that arise from, or are purchased with, this funding 
 
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XXIX. 
CLOSED-CAPTIONING OF PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS 
Any television public service announcement that is produced or funded in whole or in part by the 
Subrecipient shall include closed captioning of the verbal content of such announcement. 
 
XXX. 
INDEMNIFICATION 
Each party (as "Indemnitor") agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the other party (as 
"Indemnitee") from and against any and all claims, losses, liability, costs, or expenses (including 
reasonable attorney's fees) (hereinafter collectively referred to as "Claims") arising out of bodily 
injury of any person (including death) or property damage, but only to the extent that such Claims 
which result in vicarious/derivative liability to the Indemnitee are caused by the act, omission, 
negligence, misconduct, or other fault of the Indemnitor, its officers, officials, agents, employees, 
or volunteers.  The State of Arizona (AZDOHS) is self-insured per A.R.S. 41-621. 
 
In addition, should Subrecipient utilize a contractor(s) and subcontractor(s), the indemnification 
clause between Subrecipient and contractor(s) and subcontractor(s) shall include the following: 
 
Contractor shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the (insert name of other 
governmental entity) and the State of Arizona, and any jurisdiction or agency issuing any 
permits for any work arising out of this Agreement, and its departments, agencies, boards, 
commissions, universities, officers, officials, agents, and employees (hereinafter referred 
to as “Indemnitee”) from and against any and all claims, actions, liabilities, damages, 
losses, or expenses (including court costs, attorneys’ fees, and costs of claim processing, 
investigation and litigation) (hereinafter referred to as “Claims”) for bodily injury or 
personal injury (including death), or loss or damage to tangible or intangible property 
caused, or alleged to be caused, in whole or in part, by the negligent or willful acts or 
omissions of the contractor or any of the directors, officers, agents, or employees or 
subcontractors of such contractor.  This indemnity includes any claim or amount arising 
out of or recovered under the Workers’ Compensation Law or arising out of the failure of 
such contractor to conform to any federal, state or local law, statute, ordinance, rule, 
regulation or court decree. It is the specific intention of the parties that the Indemnitee 
shall, in all instances, except for Claims arising solely from the negligent or willful acts or 
omissions of the Indemnitee, be indemnified by such contractor from and against any and 
all claims. It is agreed that such contractor will be responsible for primary loss 
investigation, defense and judgment costs where this indemnification is applicable.  
Additionally on all applicable insurance policies, contractor and its subcontractors shall 
name the State of Arizona, and its departments, agencies, boards, commissions, 
universities, officers, officials, agents, and employees as an additional insured and also 
include a waiver of subrogation in favor of the State. 
 
XXXI. 
TERMINATION 
a) All parties reserve the right to terminate the Agreement in whole or in part due to the failure of 
the Subrecipient or AZDOHS to comply with any term or condition of the Agreement, to 
acquire and maintain all required insurance policies, bonds, licenses, and permits or to make 
satisfactory progress in performing the Agreement.  A party invoking the right to terminate 
shall provide written thirty (30) day advance notice of the termination and the reasons for it to 
the other party. 
 
b) If the Subrecipient chooses to terminate the Agreement before the grant deliverables have 
been met, then the AZDOHS reserves the right to collect all reimbursements distributed to the 
Subrecipient. 
 
c) The AZDOHS may, upon termination of this Agreement, procure, on terms and in the manner 
that it deems appropriate, materials or services to replace those that otherwise would have 
been provided by Subrecipient under this Agreement.  The Subrecipient shall be liable to the 
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substitution for those due from the Subrecipient. 
 
XXXII. 
CONTINUATION OF PERFORMANCE THROUGH TERMINATION 
The Subrecipient shall continue to perform, in accordance with the requirements of the 
Agreement, up to the date of termination, as directed in the termination notice. 
 
XXXIII. 
PARAGRAPH HEADINGS 
The paragraph headings in this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and do not 
define, limit, enlarge, or otherwise affect the scope, construction, or interpretation of this 
Agreement or any of its provisions. 
 
XXXIV. 
COUNTERPARTS 
This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, copies, or duplicate originals.  
Each such counterpart, copy, or duplicate original shall be deemed an original, and collectively 
they shall constitute one Agreement. 
 
XXXV. 
AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE THIS AGREEMENT 
Each individual executing this Agreement on behalf of the Subrecipient represents and warrants 
that he or she is duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of the Subrecipient. 
 
XXXVI. 
SPECIAL CONDITIONS 
a) The Subrecipient must comply with the most recent version of the Administrative 
Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit requirements. 
 
b) The Subrecipient is prohibited from transferring funds between programs (e.g., State 
Homeland Security Program, Urban Area Security Initiative, Operation Stonegarden). 
 
c) The Subrecipient agrees to comply with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security regulation 
6 C.F.R Part 19, which prohibits discrimination based on religion in social service programs. 
 
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