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SCOPE OF WORK AND DELIVERABLES

STATE OF NEBRASKA – DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

SERVICE CONTRACT

DHHS – Contract SOW and Deliverables Page of Ver. 05/2023

The following Scope of Work (“SOW”) consists of the work to be provided by Paradigm Inc and paid under the associated Service Contract Award. This SOW is subject to the DHHS General Terms – Services Contracts, and any other addenda referenced in the Service Contract Award.

SCOPE OF WORK MANAGER

Jacie Boelts

208 North Pine Street- Grand Island, NE 68002 402-853-1844

Jacie.boelts@nebraska.gov

SCOPE OF WORK

1. SCOPE OF WORK:

1.1. THE CONTRACTOR shall do the following:

1.1.1 Provide Family Centered Treatment services consistent with the Family Centered Treatment model, under the supervision of and in consultation with the Family Centered Treatment Foundation (FCTF). See http://www.familycenteredtreatment.org/ See Attachment 1- Family Centered Treatment Prevention Service; Mental Health and In Home Parenting Skills Service Attachment for additional information.

1.1.2. Serve families referred by and involved with DHHS. See Attachment 1- Family Centered Treatment Prevention Service; Mental Health and In Home Parenting Skills Service

Attachment for additional information.

1.1.3. Invite the DHHS CFS Specialist to the initial meeting with the family.

1.1.4. The Contractor shall immediately report by secure email and by phone to a live DHHS

CFS Supervisor, Administrator, or Service Area Administrator any critical incident involving children. Critical incidents include: death, near fatality, suicide, attempted suicide, legal allegations or an arrest made against a youth served, any high profile event involving a youth or a youth’s family. The Contractor shall forward a written copy of the Contractor’s Critical Incident Report to the DHHS Service Area Administrator within 24 hours.

1.2. INTERPRETER SERVICES. The Contractor shall provide, arrange and pay for interpreters to meet the language barrier needs of the child(ren) and family in person or by phone, during the delivery of the service(s) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Contractor may request reimbursement, at a reasonable rate, for the actual cost of the Interpreter service. At the time of the billing, the Contractor must provide documentation from the Interpreter indicating the actual cost of the Interpreter's services. Prior written consent from DHHS to subcontract with interpreters is not required

1.3. STAFF BACKGROUND CHECKS.

1.3.1. The Contractor shall conduct background checks on any employees, interns, volunteers, or subcontractors, including any previous names used, who may have contact with a child(ren) and/or family members of the child(ren) during the course of their employment.

1.3.2. The background check shall be conducted prior to any unsupervised contact with child(ren), or transportation of child(ren), and every two years thereafter. Background checks must include, at a minimum:

1.2.2.1. National Sex Offender Registry;

1.2.2.2. Nebraska Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry;

1.2.2.3. Nebraska Adult Abuse and Neglect Central Registry;

1.2.2.4. Nebraska State Patrol Criminal Background Check; and,

1.2.2.5. Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles Check for License Point Status.

1.3.3. The Contractor shall perform out of state background check on all newly hired employees, interns, and volunteers who previously resided in a state other than Nebraska within the last five (5) years, if the individual may have contact with child(ren) and/or families during the course of employment. The Contractor shall complete the background checks in the corresponding prior states of residence before the individual has unsupervised contact with

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DHHS – Contract SOW and Deliverables Page of Ver. 05/2023 any child(ren) and/or families. If an individual’s prior state of residence does not maintain a Sex Offender Registry, Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry, an Adult Abuse and Neglect Registry or any such similar registry, the Contractor shall complete a criminal background check in the states of previous or current residence. The Contractor must document efforts made to obtain the background check information, and maintain the response received from the state(s) of previous residence. If the individual continues to reside in a different state while working in Nebraska, out of state background checks will be performed every two years thereafter.

1.3.4. If any background check results in a record being identified on a Sex Offender Registry, Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry, Adult Abuse and Neglect Central Registry or any such similar registry, the Contractor shall not allow the individual to have contact with any child(ren) and/or families referred for services by DHHS.

1.3.5. The Contractor shall require employees, interns, volunteers, or subcontractors who may have contact with a child(ren) and/or family members of the child(ren) to immediately notify the Contractor if any of the above are arrested for or convicted of a crime during his or her time of employment with the Contractor.

1.3.6. If a criminal history background check results in a record with convictions being identified, other than convictions of minor traffic violations, e.g., speed limit violations, traffic signal laws, and reckless driving statutes, the Contractor shall notify the DHHS Contract Monitor, of the employee’s name, job function and description of the record of conviction. For purposes of this Contract, a record shall be defined as a Record of Arrest and Prosecution sheet for individuals. In such cases involving a criminal history record with convictions, DHHS reserves the right to prohibit contact between the individual and any child(ren) and/or families referred for services by DHHS. DHHS shall notify the Contractor in writing of this decision within five (5) State business days of receipt of the individual’s criminal history record of convictions.

1.3.7. DHHS reserves the right to prohibit Contractor staff from having contact with child(ren) and /or families referred for services by DHHS. In such cases when the decision is to prohibit contact, the DHHS Contract Monitor will notify the Contractor of this decision within five (5) State business days of receipt of the individual’s criminal history record of convictions.

PAYMENT STRUCTURE

Payment shall be made as provided below, consistent with DHHS General Terms – Services Contracts.

Payment Structure Type Deliverable-Based

2. PAYMENT TERMS AND STRUCTURE:

2.1. TOTAL PAYMENT. DHHS shall pay the Contractor an estimated amount of $480,000.00 (four hundred eighty thousand dollars) which is subject to actual utilization for the services specified herein.

2.2. PAYMENT STRUCTURE. Payment shall be structured as follows.

2.2.1. For the service of FCT, the Contractor shall not claim payment from DHHS under this Contract of any service for which payment is being claimed, even in part, for medical services to individuals paid for by Medicaid or any other payor source. When a licensed clinician provides FCT, the Contractor shall first bill Medicaid or private insurance for medical and/or treatment services. If Medicaid or private insurance denies payment for treatment services, the FCT provider shall submit a copy of the denial to DHHS and DHHS may pay for treatment services. When a practitioner is not a licensed clinician, the Contractor shall invoice DHHS for medical/treatment services.

2.2.2. When Medicaid pays for the medical/treatment services, the DHHS rate will cover non-medical expenses. Non-medical expenses include but are not limited to:

2.2.2.1. Time to complete routine documentations;

2.2.2.2. Costs for business operations;

2.2.2.3. Non face-to-face time;

2.2.2.4. Mileage and drive time;

2.2.2.5. When Medicaid denies payment for services and/or the practitioner is not a licensed clinician, the DHHS rate will cover non-medical expenses in addition to the medical/treatment services.

2.2.3. If attendance at court or family team meetings is requested by either DHHS, courts, or required for model fidelity then the Contractor can bill for services at the DHHS established FCT rate.

2.2.4. When providing FCT in the family home, the Contractor shall provide DHHS with each practitioner’s starting point address at least seven (7) calendar days after the execution of this contract and at least seven (7) calendar days prior to utilizing a new therapist. The distance between the practitioner’s starting point address and each family’s home address will be calculated using MapQuest or Google Maps. Any fraction of a mile calculated shall be rounded up to the nearest mile.

2.2.5. The Contractor shall submit denied claims from Medicaid as supporting documentation for the higher rates billed to DHHS.

2.2.6. DHHS shall pay the Contractor for services as authorized by DHHS through the NFOCUS system applicable for the date the service began.

2.2.7. DHHS shall pay the Contractor upon delivery of services in accordance with the specific terms and conditions of this Agreement and any attachments.

2.2.8. No additional costs shall be paid by DHHS, unless and except as specifically stated in the the Agreement.

2.2.9. To be paid, all services rates under this Agreement must be approved by the Legislature and published on DHHS’s public website, currently available at https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Protection-and-Safety-Services-and-Rates.aspx. Published rates shall identify the service to which they apply and contain an effective date and an end date (“Rate Effective Period”).

2.2.10. DHHS shall notify the Contractor, via email to the individual identified in Notices, of any change in rates.

2.2.11. DHHS’s public website, identified above, shall contain rates approved within at least the last three years.

2.2.12. DHHS reserves the right to withhold payment until required reports are received or in the event there is noncompliance with any material requirement of this Agreement. Material requirements include, but are not limited to, the Contractor’s obligation to conduct background checks, train its staff, and maintain insurance at the levels set forth in the Agreement.

2.2.13. DHHS shall recover overpayments made to the Contractor, regardless of fault or circumstances, by reducing future payment amounts by 50% until the overpayment debt has been repaid in full.

2.2.14. The Contractor is responsible for any and all costs associated with the production and delivery of reports.

2.3. BILLING FORMAT.

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2.3.1. The Contractor shall bill DHHS in a manner and format consistent with the provisions of this Agreement.

2.3.2. The Contractor shall submit an N-FOCUS generated electronic claim through the web portal, unless otherwise directed by DHHS.

2.3.3. DHHS shall not pay any initial request for payment that is submitted later than sixty (60) calendar days past the last day of the month for which services were provided.

2.3.4. In the event of extenuating circumstances that prevent the Contractor from meeting the billing timeline identified in Section 2.3.3, DHHS may grant an extension. The Contractor shall request this extension from the assigned Agreement Manager, or designee, in writing as soon as possible, but in all cases prior to the due date.

2.3.5. If no extension is requested and granted, or a billing request is not submitted to the assigned Agreement Manager, or designee, by the billing deadline identified in Section 2.3.3, DHHS may deny the payment.

2.3.6. Any deficient claims returned to the Contractor must be corrected and resubmitted within ten (10) calendar days of receipt of notification of a billing deficiency. If the billing deficiency is not corrected and resubmitted within ten (10) calendar days, DHHS may deny the payment.

2.3.7. The Contractor shall maintain one hundred percent (100%) of all source documentation, for auditing purposes, in a format approved by DHHS which supports each billing entry made through the web portal.

2.3.8. The Contractor is responsible for any and all costs associated with the production and delivery of reports.

2.3.9. The Contractor shall not accept payment from the family under the terms of this Agreement unless the court order requires payment by the family.

2.3.10. This Agreement does not guarantee that DHHS shall refer or authorize a minimum number of services.

SERVICE CONTRACT AWARD

DHHS – Service Contract Award Page 1 of 3 Ver. 10/2023

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Children and Family Services, Child Welfare (“DHHS”), has awarded this service contract (“Contract”) to Paradigm Inc (“Contractor”).

This Contract is to provide the services set forth in the attached Scope of Work, Statement of Work, or Direct Services Standards Attachment, as applicable, and is subject to the DHHS General Terms – Services Contracts, and any other terms incorporated below.

CONTRACT DETAILS

Purpose of Contract Authority to Contract

The purpose of this Contract is to provide sustainability for delivering Family Centered Treatment (FCT).

Exemption (2)(e) Contracts with a value of fifteen million dollars or less with direct providers of medical behavioral or developmental health services child care or child welfare services to an individual

Other Relevant Legal Authority

None

CONTRACTOR INFORMATION

Contractor Name Contractor Address Paradigm Inc 809 S 174TH ST

OMAHA, NE 68118-3540

AGREEMENT DURATION

This Contract begins and ends on the dates specified below. If any renewals are designated, said renewals must be agreed to, in writing, between DHHS and Contractor.

Term Contract Begins Contract Ends October 01, 2025 September 30, 2026

Optional Renewals Number of Renewals Length of Renewals

0 N/A

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Unilateral Termination Required Notice DHHS Contractor

30 Days 30 days

FINANCIAL/BUDGETARY

Total Amount of Contract Type of Funding $480,000 (four hundred eighty thousand dollars)

State Funds Only

Total Amount Type Payment Structure Type This Total Amount is an estimate, shall be based on actual utilization of the services by DHHS.

Deliverable-Based

ADDENDA AND ATTACHMENTS

Addenda Attachments Addendum A – DHHS General Terms – Service Contracts

Addendum B – Insurance Requirements – Service Contracts

Addendum C – DHHS HIPAA Business Associate Agreement Provisions – Services Contracts

Attachment 1-Family Centered Treatment- Prevention Service Mental Health and In Home Parenting Skills Service Attachment

SIGNATURES

IN WITNESS HEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed this Contract, and each individual signing below certifies that he or she has the authority to legally bind the party to this Contract.

FOR DHHS FOR CONTRACTOR

Dr. Alyssa Bish

Michael R. Neise, PhD, President

DATE: DATE:

8/6/2025 | 17:33:26 CDT8/7/2025 | 11:08:00 CDT

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Reviewed and approved by:

8/7/2025 | 08:05:37 CDT

Rhonda Nimmich

DHHS GENERAL TERMS – SERVICES CONTRACTS

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GENERAL TERMS

1. ORDER OF PREFERENCE.

1.1. Unless otherwise specifically stated in an amendment to the Contract, in case of any conflict between the incorporated documents, the documents shall govern in the following order of preference:

1. Amendments to the Contract, with the most recently dated amendment having highest priority;

2. The Contract, excluding attachments, with the following addenda in order of preference: DHHS

General Terms – Services Contracts; DHHS HIPAA Business Associate Agreement Provisions

– Services Contracts (if included); DHHS Insurance Requirements – Services Contracts (if included); and

3. Any attachments to the Contract.

1.2. These documents constitute the entirety of the Contract. Any ambiguity or conflict in the Contract discovered after its execution and not otherwise addressed herein, shall be resolved in accordance with the rules of contract interpretation as established in the State of Nebraska.

2. NOTICES. Notices shall be in writing and shall be effective upon mailing or e-mailing. All deliverables and required reports under any Scope of Work shall be sent to the DHHS Scope of Work Manager designated under the applicable Scope of Work or Statement of Work. Written notices, such as notices of termination or notice of breach, shall be mailed or e-mailed to the designated Scope of Work Manager, and to the DHHS Contracts Administrator.

NOTICES

DHHS Contractor Individual designated as Scope of Work Manager

AND

Contracts Administrator Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services 301 Centennial Mall South Lincoln, NE 68509-5026 DHHS.ContractAdmin@nebraska.gov

Unless otherwise provided in the Scope of Work or Statement of Work, the designated contact for the Contractor is the same individual executing the Contract on behalf of the Contractor.

The Contractor shall provide a Notices contact to DHHS in writing at the time the Contract is executed.

Unless otherwise specified in writing to DHHS, the individual who executes the Contract on behalf of the Contractor shall be the Notices contact.

3. GOVERNING LAW.

3.1. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Contract, or any amendment or addendum entered into contemporaneously or at a later time, the parties understand and agree that: (1) the State of Nebraska is a sovereign state and DHHS’ authority to contract is therefore subject to limitation by Nebraska’s Constitution, statutes, common law, and regulations; (2) the Contract shall be interpreted and enforced under the laws of Nebraska; (3) any action to enforce the provisions of the Contract must be brought in Nebraska, per state law; (4) the person signing the Contract on behalf of DHHS does not have the authority to waive Nebraska's sovereign immunity, statutes, common law, or regulations;

(5) the indemnity, limitation of liability, remedy, and other similar provisions of the Contract, if any, are entered into subject to Nebraska’s Constitution, statutes, common law, regulations, and sovereign immunity; and (6) all terms of the Contract, including, but not limited to, any clauses concerning third party use, licenses, warranties, limitations of liability, governing law and venue, usage verification, indemnity, liability, remedy, or other similar provisions of the Contract, are entered into specifically subject to Nebraska’s Constitution, statutes, common law, regulations, and sovereign immunity.

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3.2. The parties shall comply with all applicable federal, state, county, and municipal laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations in the performance of the Contract.

4. AMENDMENT. The Contract may be modified only by written amendment executed by both parties. No alteration or variation of the terms of the Contract shall be valid unless made in writing and signed by the parties.

5. CONTRACT MANAGEMENT.

5.1. Deliverable Approval Process. This subsection applies to applicable Scopes of Work or Statements of Work, but does not apply to Direct Services Standards.

5.1.1. DHHS must review all deliverables submitted by Contractor. DHHS must approve a deliverable submitted by Contractor if it is of sufficient quality and meets the requirements in the Scope of Work or Statement of Work. Approval of a deliverable must be communicated by DHHS to Contractor in writing within a reasonable time period. DHHS shall not disburse payment for a deliverable until the deliverable is approved.

5.1.2. DHHS must reject the deliverable submitted by Contractor if it is not of sufficient quality or does not meet the requirements in the Scope of Work or Statement of Work. Rejection of a deliverable must be communicated by DHHS to Contractor in writing within a reasonable time period, and DHHS’ written communication must include its reasons for rejection.

5.1.3. Within a reasonable time period established by DHHS, Contractor may correct the defects identified by DHHS and resubmit the rejected deliverable. Any corrections or improvements requested by DHHS are not changes in the scope of the Contract. If a rejected deliverable requires more than two corrections, DHHS may permanently reject the deliverable and deny payment for the deliverable. Nothing in this section limits any other remedies available to DHHS under the Contract or at law.

5.2. Corrective Action Plan. If Contractor fails to meet the Scope of Work, Statement of Work, or Direct Services Standards, as set forth in the Contract, DHHS may require Contractor to complete a Corrective Action Plan (hereinafter, “CAP”).

5.2.1. DHHS shall set a deadline for the CAP to be provided to DHHS, but shall provide Contractor reasonable notice of said deadline. In its notice, DHHS shall identify each issue to be resolved.

5.2.2. The CAP shall include, but is not limited to, a written response noting the steps being taken by Contractor to resolve each issue, including a date that the issue(s) will be resolved.

5.2.3. If Contractor fails to provide a CAP by the deadline set by DHHS, or fails to provide DHHS with a CAP demonstrating how the issues regarding performance will be remedied, or fails to meet the deadline(s) set in the CAP for resolution of the issue(s), DHHS may withhold payments (for the work or deliverables) related to the issues identified by DHHS, or exercise any other remedy set forth in the Contract or available under law.

5.3. Suspension of Services. DHHS may, at any time and without advance notice, require Contractor to suspend any or all activities provided or performed under the Contract. A suspension may be the result of a reduction in federal or state funds, budget freeze, emergency, contract compliance issues, investigation, or other reasons not stated here.

5.3.1. In the event of such suspension, the DHHS Chief Operating Officer/Contracts Administrator or designee will issue a written Stop Work Order to Contractor. The Stop Work Order will specify which activities are to be immediately suspended, the reason(s) for the suspension, and, if possible, the known duration or period of the suspension.

5.3.2. Upon receipt of the Stop Work Order, Contractor shall immediately comply with its terms, and take all necessary steps to minimize the incurrence of costs allocable to the work affected by the Stop Work Order during the period of suspension.

5.3.3. The DHHS Chief Operating Officer/Contracts Administrator or designee may extend the duration of the suspension by issuing a modified Stop Work Order, which states the new end date of the suspension and the reason for the extension.

5.3.4. The suspended activity may resume when: (i) the suspension period identified in the Stop Work Order has ended; or (ii) when the DHHS Chief Operating Officer/Contracts Administrator or designee has issued a formal written notice cancelling the Stop Work Order or directing Contractor to resume partial services.

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5.4. Breach of Contract. DHHS may terminate the Contract, in whole or in part, if Contractor fails to perform its obligations under the Contract in a timely and proper manner. DHHS may, by providing a written notice to Contractor, allow Contractor to cure a breach of contract within a period of thirty (30) days or longer at DHHS’ discretion, upon considering the gravity and nature of the breach. Said notice shall be delivered by certified mail, return receipt requested; or in person, with proof of delivery.

Allowing Contractor time to cure a breach of contract does not waive DHHS’ right to immediately terminate the Contract for the same or a different breach at a different time.

5.4.1. DHHS may, at its discretion, contract for any services required to complete the Contract and hold Contractor liable for any excess cost caused by Contractor’s default.

5.4.2. This provision shall not preclude the pursuit of other remedies for breach of contract as allowed by law.

5.4.3. DHHS’ failure to make payment shall not be a breach, and Contractor shall retain all available statutory remedies and protections.

6. SEVERABILITY. If any term or condition of the Contract is declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be illegal or in conflict with any law, the validity of the remaining terms shall not be affected, and the rights and obligations of the parties shall be construed and enforced as if the Contract did not contain the particular provision held to be invalid.

7. INDEMNIFICATION.

7.1. Contractor shall defend, indemnify, hold, and save harmless DHHS and its employees, volunteers, agents, and its elected and appointed officials (“the indemnified parties”) from and against any and all claims, liens, demands, damages, liability, actions, causes of action, losses, judgments, costs, and expenses of every nature, including investigation costs and expenses, settlement costs, and attorney fees and expenses (“the claims”) sustained or asserted against DHHS, arising out of, resulting from, or attributable to the willful misconduct, negligence, error, or omission of Contractor, its employees, subcontractors, consultants, representatives, and agents, except to the extent such Contractor liability is attenuated by any action of DHHS that directly and proximately contributed to the claims.

7.2. Contractor shall, at its sole cost and expense, defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the indemnified parties from and against any and all claims, to the extent such claims arise out of, result from, or are attributable to the actual or alleged infringement or misappropriation of any patent, copyright, trade secret, trademark, or confidential information of any third party by Contractor or its employees, subcontractors, consultants, representatives, and agents; provided, however, DHHS gives Contractor prompt notice in writing of the claim. Contractor may not settle any infringement claim that will affect DHHS’ use of the intellectual property used in the performance of the Contract without DHHS’ prior written consent, which consent may be withheld for any reason.

7.2.1. If a judgment or settlement is obtained or reasonably anticipated against DHHS’ use of any intellectual property for which Contractor has indemnified DHHS, Contractor shall, at Contractor’s sole cost and expense, promptly modify the item or items which were determined to be infringing, acquire a license or licenses on the State’s behalf to provide the necessary rights to DHHS to eliminate the infringement, or provide DHHS with a non-infringing substitute that provides DHHS the same functionality. At DHHS’ election, the actual or anticipated judgment may be treated as a breach of warranty by Contractor, and DHHS may receive the remedies provided under the Contract.

7.3. DHHS’ liability is limited to the extent provided by the Nebraska State Tort Claims Act, Neb. Rev. Stat.

§§ 81-8,209 to 81-8,235, the Nebraska State Contract Claims Act, Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 81-8,302 to 81- 8,306, the Nebraska State Miscellaneous Claims Act, Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 81-8,294 to 81-8,301, and any other applicable provisions of law. DHHS does not assume liability for the actions of its contractors.

7.4. Contractor understands that the Nebraska Constitution, Article XIII, § 3, prohibits DHHS from indemnifying a private party. Any terms to the contrary set forth in any attachments included with the Contract regarding indemnification shall have no effect.

7.5. Notwithstanding the above, if Contractor is a constitutional officer, state agency, local governmental agency, or political subdivision of the State of Nebraska, nothing in the Contract shall be construed as an indemnification by one party of the other for liabilities of a party or third parties for property loss or damage or death or personal injury arising out of and during the performance of the Contract. Any

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8. ASSIGNMENT. Contractor shall not assign or transfer any interest, rights, or duties under the Contract without prior written consent of DHHS. In the absence of such written consent, any assignment, or attempt to assign, shall constitute a breach of the Contract.

9. FORCE MAJEURE. Neither party shall be liable for any costs or damages resulting from its inability to perform any of its obligations under the Contract due to a natural disaster or other similar event outside the control and not the fault of the affected party (“Force Majeure Event”). A Force Majeure Event shall not constitute a breach of the Contract. The party so affected shall immediately give notice to the other party of the Force Majeure Event. Upon such notice, all obligations of the affected party under the Contract, which are reasonably related to the Force Majeure Event, shall be suspended, and the affected party shall do everything reasonably necessary to resume performance as soon as possible. Labor disputes with the impacted party’s own employees shall not be considered a Force Majeure Event, and shall not suspend performance requirements under the Contract.

10. CONFIDENTIALITY.

10.1. Any and all information gathered in the performance of the Contract, either independently or through DHHS, shall be held in the strictest confidence and shall be released to no one other than DHHS without the prior written authorization of DHHS. Contrary contract provisions set forth in the Contract shall be deemed to be authorized exceptions to this general confidentiality provision.

10.2. Nothing in this section or the Contract shall relieve Contractor of the obligation to comply with all applicable statutes and regulations, current and as amended, including, but not limited to, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

11. OFFICE OF PUBLIC COUNSEL. In the event Contractor provides health and human services to individuals on behalf of DHHS under the terms of the Contract, Contractor shall submit to the jurisdiction of the Public Counsel under Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 81-8,240 through 81-8,254 with respect to the provision of services under the Contract. Pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. § 73-401, this provision shall not apply to contracts between DHHS and long-term care facilities that are subject to the jurisdiction of the state long-term care ombudsman pursuant to the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Act, Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 81-2237 to 81-2264.

12. LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN. As applicable, Contractor must comply with the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Act, Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 81-2237 to 81-2264.

13. EARLY TERMINATION.

13.1. DHHS and Contractor, by mutual written agreement, may terminate the Contract at any time.

13.2. DHHS, in its sole discretion, may termination the Contract for any reason upon thirty (30) calendar days written notice to Contractor. Such termination shall not relieve Contractor of warranty or other service obligations incurred under the terms of the Contract. In the event of termination, Contractor shall be entitled to payment, determined on a pro rata basis, for products or services satisfactorily performed or provided.

13.3. Contractor may terminate the Contract for any reason, if expressly stated in the Service Contract Award, and only upon the notice provided therein.

13.4. DHHS may terminate the Contract immediately for the following reasons:

13.4.1. If directed to do so by statute;

13.4.2. Contractor has made an assignment for the benefit of creditors, has admitted in writing its inability to pay debts as they mature, or has ceased operating in the normal course of business;

13.4.3. A trustee or receiver of Contractor, or of any substantial part of Contractor’s assets, has been appointed by a court;

13.4.4. Fraud, misappropriation, embezzlement, malfeasance, misfeasance, or illegal conduct pertaining to performance under the Contract has been committed by Contractor, its employees, officers, directors, or shareholders;

13.4.5. An involuntary proceeding has been commenced by any party against Contractor under any one of the chapters of Title 11 of the United States Code, and (i) the proceeding has been

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13.4.6. A voluntary petition has been filed by Contractor under any of the chapters of Title 11 of the United States Code;

13.4.7. Contractor has intentionally disclosed confidential information; or

13.4.8. Contractor has discontinued (or announces it will discontinue) support of the deliverable.

13.5. In the event either party terminates the Contract for any reason, Contractor shall provide to DHHS all work in progress, work completed, and materials provided to it by DHHS in connection with the Contract immediately.

13.6. In the event of termination, Contractor shall be entitled to payment, determined on a pro rata basis, for products or services satisfactorily performed or provided.

14. DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE. All references in the Contract to laws, rules, regulations, guidelines, directives, addenda, and attachments that set forth standards and procedures to be followed by Contractor in discharging its obligations under the Contract shall be deemed incorporated by reference and made a part of the Contract with the same force and effect as if set forth in full text herein.

15. CONTRACT CLOSEOUT. Upon Contract closeout for any reason, Contractor shall within thirty (30) days, unless stated otherwise herein:

15.1. Transfer all completed or partially completed deliverables to DHHS;

15.2. Transfer ownership and title to all completed or partially completed deliverables to DHHS;

15.3. Return to DHHS all information and data, unless Contractor is permitted to keep the information or data by contract or rule of law. Contractor may retain one copy of any information or data as required to comply with applicable work product documentation standards or as are automatically retained in the course of Contractor’s routine back up procedures;

15.4. Cooperate with any successor Contactor, person, or entity in the assumption of any or all of the obligations of the Contract;

15.5. Cooperate with any successor Contactor, person, or entity in the transfer of information or data related to the Contract;

15.6. Return or vacate any state-owned real or personal property; and

15.7. Return all data in a mutually acceptable format and manner.

Nothing in this section should be construed to require Contractor to surrender intellectual property, real or personal property, or information or data owned by Contractor for which DHHS has no legal claim.

16. FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. If the Contract involves federal funds, Contractor shall comply with all applicable provisions of 45 CFR §§ 87.1 and 87.2. Contractor shall not use direct federal financial assistance to engage in inherently religious activities, including, but not limited to, worship, religious instruction, or proselytization.

17. INTEGRATION. The written Contract, along with addenda and any attachments, represents the entire agreement between the parties, and any prior or contemporaneous representations, promises, or statements by the parties, which are not incorporated herein, shall not serve to vary or contradict the terms set forth in the Contract.

18. SUBCONTRACTORS. Contractor shall not subcontract any portion of the Contract without notice to DHHS.

DHHS reserves the right to reject a subcontractor; such rejection shall not be arbitrary or capricious.

Contractor shall ensure that all subcontractors comply with all requirements of the Contract and applicable federal, state, county, and municipal laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations.

19. SURVIVAL. All provisions hereof that by their nature are to be performed or complied with following the expiration or termination of the Contract, including, but not limited to, the obligations in the Confidentiality section herein, shall survive the expiration or termination of the Contract.

20. TAXPAYER TRANSPARENCY ACT. Pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. § 84-602.04, all state contracts which include, at least in part, state funds, and that are in effect as of January 1, 2014, shall be posted on a public

DHHS General Terms – Services Contracts Page 6 of 11 website. All non-proprietary and non-confidential information as defined by law will be posted for public viewing. Contractor hereby waives any copyrights for any material posted with the Contract, either as an attachment, schedule, or other subpart of the Contract, to the public website.

21. CLEAN AIR ACT AND CLEAN WATER ACT. If the Contract involves federal funds and the total value exceeds one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000), Contractor shall ensure that it is in compliance with all applicable standards, orders, and regulations issued pursuant to the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7401 et seq., and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act as amended (the Clean Water Act), 33 U.S.C. § 1251 et seq.

22. FEDERAL FUNDING AGENCY APPROVAL. If the Contract involves federal funds and requires pre-approval by the federal funding agency, said approval is a condition precedent to the Contract, and absent said approval, the Contract shall be considered void and unenforceable.

23. NO THIRD-PARTY BENEFICIARY RIGHTS. The Contract (including any and all terms and conditions thereof) shall not be enforceable by any individual or entity that is not a party to the Contract. No individual or entity that is not a party to the Contract is an intended beneficiary of the Contract.

24. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. Time is of the essence to Contractor’s performance under the Contract. The acceptance of late performance, with or without objection or reservation by DHHS, shall not waive any rights of DHHS nor constitute a waiver of the requirement of timely performance of any obligations on the part of Contractor remaining to be performed.

CONTRACTOR DUTIES

25. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. Contractor is an independent contractor, and neither Contractor nor any of its employees shall for any purpose be deemed employees of DHHS. Contractor shall employ and direct such personnel as it requires to perform its obligations under the Contract, exercise full authority over its personnel, and comply with all workers’ compensation, employer’s liability, and other federal, state, county, and municipal laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations required of an employer providing services as contemplated by the Contract.

26. NEW EMPLOYEE WORK ELIGIBILITY STATUS. Contractor shall use a federal immigration verification system to determine the work eligibility status of new employees physically performing services within the State of Nebraska. A federal immigration verification system means the electronic verification of the work authorization program authorized by the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, 8 U.S.C. § 1324a, known as the E-Verify Program, or an equivalent federal program designated by the United States Department of Homeland Security or other federal agency authorized to verify the work eligibility status of a newly hired employee.

26.1. If Contractor is an individual or sole proprietorship, the following applies:

26.1.1. Contractor must complete the United States Citizenship Attestation Form, available on the Department of Administrative Services website, at https://das.nebraska.gov;

26.1.2. If Contractor indicates on such attestation form that he or she is a qualified alien, Contractor agrees to provide the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services documentation required to verify Contractor’s lawful presence in the United States using the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) Program; and

26.1.3. Contractor understands and agrees that lawful presence in the United States is required, and Contractor may be disqualified, or the Contract terminated, if such lawful presence cannot be verified as required by Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 4-108 through 4-114.

27. COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL RIGHTS AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY LAW.

27.1. Contractor shall comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws regarding civil rights, including, but not limited to, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq.; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794; the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq.; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, 29 U.S.C. § 621 et

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DHHS General Terms – Services Contracts Page 7 of 11 seq.; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, 42 U.S.C. § 6101 et seq.; and the Nebraska Fair Employment Practice Act, Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 48-1101 to 48-1125.

27.2. Contractor, by execution of the Contract, also understands and acknowledges that, to the extent it utilizes federal funds, the Contract is subject to the following regulations regarding nondiscrimination:

45 CFR Part 80 (nondiscrimination under programs receiving federal assistance through the U.S.

Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964); 45 CFR Part 84 (nondiscrimination on the basis of handicap in programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance); 45 CFR Part 85 (enforcement of nondiscrimination on the basis of handicap in programs or activities conducted by the HHS); 45 CFR Part 86 (nondiscrimination on the basis of sex in education programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance); 45 CFR Part 87 (equal treatment for faith-based organizations); and 45 CFR Part 91 (nondiscrimination on the basis of age programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance from HHS).

27.3. Violation of the above statutes and regulations shall constitute a material breach of the Contract.

27.4. Contractor shall insert an anti-discrimination provision similar to subsection 27.1 into all subcontracts.

28. FREE ON BOARD (FOB) DESTINATION. If goods or commodities are to be provided as part of the Contract, delivery charges to the goods or commodities’ destination are to be prepaid by the vendor or Contractor. No additional charges shall be allowed against DHHS for packing, packages, or partial delivery costs. When an arithmetic error has been made in the extended total, the unit price shall govern. Contractor is responsible for all claims associated with damages during delivery of any goods or commodities.

29. DATA OWNERSHIP AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY.

29.1. Data. All data collected as a result of the Contract shall be the property of DHHS. If the Contract involves federal funds, the federal funding agency reserves the right to obtain, reproduce, publish, or otherwise use the data produced under the Contract, and to authorize others to receive, reproduce, publish, or otherwise use such data for federal purposes.

29.2. Copyright. Contractor shall not copyright any material produced in conjunction with the performance required under the Contract without written consent from DHHS. DHHS, and any federal funding agency (if the Contract involves federal funds), hereby reserve a royalty-free, nonexclusive, and irrevocable right, for federal or state government purposes, to reproduce, publish, or otherwise use, and to authorize others to use, the material produced in conjunction with the performance required under the Contract.

29.3. Software and Patent Rights. If the Contract involves federal funds:

29.3.1. All software ownership rights shall be consistent with 45 CFR § 95.617, if applicable, and with all other applicable federal law; and

29.3.2. All patent rights under the Contract shall be as set forth in the clause contained in 37 CFR §

401.14, and consistent with all other applicable federal law.

30. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. In the performance of the Contract, Contractor shall avoid all conflicts of interest and all appearances of conflicts of interest. Contractor shall immediately notify DHHS, in writing, of any such conflict.

31. NEBRASKA TECHNOLOGY ACCESS STANDARDS. Contractor shall review the Nebraska Technology Access Standards, available on the Nebraska Information Technology Commission website, at https://nitc.nebraska.gov/, and ensure that products and/or services provided under the Contract comply with the applicable standards. In the event such standards change during Contractor’s performance, DHHS may create an amendment to the Contract to request that Contractor comply with the changed standard at a cost mutually acceptable to the parties. This section shall apply only if, under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 73-205, the Contract involves the expenditure of state funds in the purchase of information technology or an automated information system.

32. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE. Contractor certifies that it maintains a drug-free workplace environment to ensure worker safety and workplace integrity. Contractor shall provide a copy of its drug-free workplace policy at any time upon request by DHHS.

33. ACCESS TO RECORDS.

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33.1. All of Contractor’s books, records, and documents, regardless of physical form, including data maintained in computer files or on magnetic, optical, or other media, relating to work performed or monies received under the Contract, shall be subject to audit by DHHS, or its authorized representative, at any reasonable time and upon the provision of reasonable notice.

33.2. Notwithstanding any other requirement in the Contract to maintain certain records (as identified in that requirement) for a longer period, Contractor shall maintain all records for five (5) years from the date of final payment. As required by law, records that fall under the provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and all associated rules and regulations, including, but not limited to, the policies and procedures identified in 45 CFR § 164.316, shall be maintained for six (6) years from the date of their creation or the date when the policy or procedures were last in effect.

33.3. In addition to the foregoing retention periods, all records shall be maintained until all issues related to an audit, litigation, or other action are resolved to the satisfaction of DHHS.

33.4. All records shall be maintained in accordance with generally accepted business practices.

34. LOBBYING.

34.1. As set forth in 45 CFR Part 93:

34.1.1. No federal appropriated funds shall be paid by or on behalf of Contractor to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the Contract or any of the following actions: (a) the awarding of any federal contract; (b) the making of any federal grant; (c) the making of any federal loan; (d) the entering into of any cooperative agreement; and (e) the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement.

34.1.2. 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, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the Contract, Contractor shall complete and submit Federal Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure of Lobbying Activities," in accordance with its instructions.

34.2. If the Contract involves federal funds, and if the below is consistent with the terms of the applicable federal funding source of the Contract, then:

34.2.1. No funds under the Contract shall be used, other than for normal and recognized executive-legislative relationships, for publicity or propaganda purposes, for the preparation, distribution, or use of any kit, pamphlet, booklet, publication, electronic communication, radio, television, or video presentation designed to support or defeat the enactment of legislation before the Congress or any state or local legislature or legislative body, except in presentation to the Congress or any state or local legislature itself, or designed to support or defeat any proposed or pending regulation, administrative action, or order issued by the executive branch of any state or local government, except in presentation to the executive branch of any state or local government itself. (See Pub. L. 113-235, Division G, Title V, Sec. 503(a)).

34.2.2. No funds under the Contract shall be used to pay the salary or expenses of any grant or contract recipient, or agent acting for such recipient, related to any activity designed to influence the enactment of legislation, appropriations, regulation, administrative action, or executive order proposed or pending before the Congress or any state government, state legislature or local legislature or legislative body, other than normal and recognized executive-legislative relationships or participation by an agency or officer of a state, local or tribal government in policymaking and administrative processes within the executive branch of that government. (See Pub. L. 113-235, Division G, Title V, Sec. 503(b)).

34.2.3. The prohibitions in the two preceding subsections shall include any activity to advocate or promote any proposed, pending, or future federal, state, or local tax increase, or any proposed, pending, or future requirement or restriction on any legal consumer product, including its sale or marketing, including, but not limited to, the advocacy or promotion of gun control. (See Pub. L. 113-235, Division G, Title V, Sec. 503(c)).

35. DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION OR DECLARED INELIGIBLE. Contractor certifies that neither it nor its principals are debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily…