260000000332.pdf

STATE OF MICHIGAN PROCUREMENT

Department Technology, Management and Budget Financial Services 320 S Walnut Street Lansing, MI 48933 P.O. Box 30023, Lansing, MI 48909

CONTRACT CHANGE NOTICE

Change Notice Number 1 to

Contract Number MA260000000332

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ShiftMed, LLC

7925 Jones Branch Drive

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Brittany Bianchini brittany.bianchini@shiftmed.com

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Carly MacDonald DMVA

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CONTRACT SUMMARY

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Services for the Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids

INITIAL EFFECTIVE DATE

January 1, 2026

INITIAL EXPIRATION DATE

September 30, 2026

INITIAL AVAILABLE OPTIONS

6 - 1 Year

EXPIRATION DATE BEFORE

September 30, 2026

PAYMENT TERMS

Net45

DELIVERY TIMEFRAME

N/A

ALTERNATE PAYMENT OPTIONS

P-Card Direct Voucher (PRC) Other

EXTENDED PURCHASING

Yes No

MINIMUM DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS

N/A

DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE NOTICE

OPTION LENGTH OF OPTION

1 Year

EXTENSION LENGTH OF EXTENSION REVISED EXP. DATE

September 30, 2027

CURRENT VALUE

$6,588,820.66

VALUE OF CHANGE NOTICE

$5,900,000.00

ESTIMATED AGGREGATE CONTRACT VALUE

$12,488,820.66

DESCRIPTION

Please note the Program Manager or Contract Administrator may have changed, and are reflected on this Change Notice.

Effective 07/22/2026, the State is exercising option year two out of six and is increasing the value of the contract by $5,900,000.00. The revised contract expiration date is 09/30/2027. All other terms, conditions, specifications, and pricing remain the same. Per contractor and agreement, and State Administrative Board approval on 07/21/2026.

CHANGE NOTICE NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. MA260000000332

FOR THE CONTRACTOR:

ShiftMed, LLC Company Name

Authorized Agent Signature

Authorized Agent (Print or Type)

Date

FOR THE STATE:

Signature

Name and Title

DTMB Financial Services Agency

Date

Todd Walrath, Chief Executive Officer

Jordan Sherlock, Procurement Manager

Department Technology, Management and Budget Financial Services 320 S Walnut Street Lansing, MI 48933 P.O. Box 30023, Lansing, MI 48909

NOTICE OF CONTRACT

NOTICE OF CONTRACT NO. 260000000332

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THE STATE OF MICHIGAN

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Brittany Bianchini brittany.bianchini@shiftmed.com

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Carly MacDonald DMVA

MacdonaldC4@michigan.gov

C on tr ac t Ad m in is tr at or Kerri Bielski DTMB

BielskiK@michigan.gov

CONTRACT SUMMARY

DESCRIPTION: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Services for the Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids

INITIAL EFFECTIVE DATE

10/1/2023

INITIAL EXPIRATION DATE

9/30/2026

INITIAL AVAILABLE

OPTIONS

6 - 1 Year

EXPIRATION DATE BEFORE

CHANGE(S) NOTED BELOW

9/30/2026

PAYMENT TERMS

Net45

DELIVERY TIMEFRAME

N/A

ALTERNATE PAYMENT OPTIONS

P-card Payment Request (PRC) Other

EXTENDED PURCHASING

Yes No

MINIMUM DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS

N/A

MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

This contract replaces MA230000001612 due to contractor name change from CareerStaff Unlimited, LLC to ShiftMed, LLC.

ESTIMATED CONTRACT VALUE AT TIME OF EXECUTION $6,588,820.66

CONTRACT NO. 260000000332

Company Name

Authorized Agent Signature

Authorized Agent (Print or Type)

Date

FOR THE STATE:

Signature

Name and Title

DTMB Financial Services Agency

Date

Revised 6/2018

CONTRACT CHANGE NOTICE

Change Notice Number 3 .

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Contract Number 230000001612.

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CareerStaff Unlimited, LLC

30200 Telegraph Road, Suite 370

Bingham Farms, MI 48025

Brittany Bianchini, Senior Area Manager

888-461-4500 brittany.bianchini@careerstaff.com

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STATE CONTACTS

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M an ag er Carly MacDonald MVHGR

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Ad in is tra to r Kerri Bielski DTMB

616-345-6115 Phone Number

MacdonaldC4@michigan.gov BielskiK@michigan.gov

CONTRACT SUMMARY

DESCRIPTION: Certified Nursing Services Assistant Services at the Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids

INITIAL EFFECTIVE DATE INITIAL EXPIRATION DATE

INITIAL AVAILABLE

OPTIONS

EXPIRATION DATE BEFORE

CHANGE(S) NOTED BELOW

10/1/2023 9/30/2025 Six 1-year 9/30/2026

PAYMENT TERMS DELIVERY TIMEFRAME

Net45 N/A

ALTERNATE PAYMENT OPTIONS EXTENDED PURCHASING

☐ P-card ☐ Direct Voucher (DV) ☐ Other ☐ Yes ☒ No

MINIMUM DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS

N/A

DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE NOTICE

OPTION LENGTH OF OPTION EXTENSION LENGTH OF

EXTENSION REVISED EXP. DATE

CURRENT VALUE VALUE OF CHANGE NOTICE ESTIMATED AGGREGATE CONTRACT VALUE

$17,800,000.00 $0.00 $17,800,000.00 DESCRIPTION: Effective January 1, 2026, the contractor’s name has been changed from CareerStaff Unlimited, LLC to ShiftMed, LLC. All other terms, conditions, and pricing remain the same.

STATE OF MICHIGAN

ENTERPRISE PROCUREMENT

Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids 2950 Monroe Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505

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ShiftMed, LLC

7925 Jones Branch Drive

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Brittany Bianchini, Senior Area Manager

Phone Number brittany.bianchini@shiftmed.com

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Revised 6/2018

CHANGE OF CONTRACTOR NAME AND/OR TAX ID -- CHANGE NOTICE NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. 230000001612

ShiftMed, LLC Company Name

Authorized Agent Signature

Todd Walrath, Chief Executive Officer

Authorized Agent (Print or Type)

FOR THE STATE:

Signature

Lacey Wilke, Operations Division Director

Name & Title

Dept. of Technology, Management & Budget

Revised 2/2019

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Carly MacDonald, Administrator MVHGR

30200 Telegraph Road Suite 370

616-345-6115 – office 616-245-9652 - mobile

Bingham Farms, MI 48025 MacdonaldC4@michigan.gov

Brittany Bianchini, Senior Area Manager

C on in is tra to r Kerri Bielski DTMB

888-461-4500 616-364-5327

Brittany.bianchini@careerstaff.com BielskiK@michigan.gov

CV0063351

STATE OF MICHIGAN PROCUREMENT

Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids 2950 Monroe Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505

CONTRACT SUMMARY

DESCRIPTION: Certified Nursing Services at the Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids

INITIAL EFFECTIVE DATE INITIAL EXPIRATION DATE

INITIAL AVAILABLE

OPTIONS

EXPIRATION DATE BEFORE

CHANGE(S) NOTED BELOW

10/01/2023 09/30/2025 Six 1-year 09/30/2025

PAYMENT TERMS DELIVERY TIMEFRAME

Net45 N/A

ALTERNATE PAYMENT OPTIONS EXTENDED PURCHASING

☐ P-card ☐ Payment Request (PRC) ☐ Other ☐ Yes ☒ No

MINIMUM DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS

DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE NOTICE

OPTION LENGTH OF OPTION EXTENSION LENGTH OF

EXTENSION REVISED EXP. DATE

☒ 1-year ☐ 09/30/2026

CURRENT VALUE VALUE OF CHANGE NOTICE ESTIMATED AGGREGATE CONTRACT VALUE

$12,000,000.00 $5,800,000.00 $17,800,000.00 DESCRIPTION: Effective immediately, this contract is hereby amended to exercise option year one of six through September 30, 2026. The contract value will increase by $5,800,000.00 for a revised total of $17,800,000.00 in accordance with State Administrative Board approval on June 3, 2025. All other terms and conditions remain the same.

CHANGE NOTICE NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. 230000001612

Brittany Bianchini, Area Manager

Name & Title

Change Notice Number 1 .

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30200 Telegraph Road Suite 370

616-345-6115 – office 616-245-9652 – mobile

Bingham Farms, MI 48025 MacdonaldC4@michigan.gov

Nathan McPartlin, Regional Director

C on in is tra to r Kerri Bielski DTMB

248-743-7142 616-364-5327 nathan.mcpartlin@careerstaff.com BielskiK@michigan.gov

CV0063351

STATE OF MICHIGAN PROCUREMENT

Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids 2950 Monroe Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505

CONTRACT SUMMARY

DESCRIPTION: Certified Nursing Services at the Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids

INITIAL EFFECTIVE DATE INITIAL EXPIRATION DATE

INITIAL AVAILABLE

OPTIONS

EXPIRATION DATE BEFORE

CHANGE(S) NOTED BELOW

10/01/2023 09/30/2025 Six 1-year

PAYMENT TERMS DELIVERY TIMEFRAME

Net45 N/A

ALTERNATE PAYMENT OPTIONS EXTENDED PURCHASING

DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE NOTICE

OPTION LENGTH OF OPTION EXTENSION LENGTH OF

EXTENSION REVISED EXP. DATE

CURRENT VALUE VALUE OF CHANGE NOTICE ESTIMATED AGGREGATE CONTRACT VALUE

$7,000,000.00 $5,000,000.00 $12,000,000.00 DESCRIPTION: Effective December 4, 2024, this contract is hereby amended to add $5,000,000.00 in accordance with State Administrative Board approval on December 3, 2024 ($7,000,000.00 + 5,000,000.00 = $12,000,000.00 new contract value). All other terms and conditions remain the same.

CHANGE NOTICE NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 230000001612

NOTICE OF CONTRACT

NOTICE OF CONTRACT NO. 230000001612 .

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30200 Telegraph Road Suite 370 616-345-6115 – office 616-245-9652 - mobile

Bingham Farms, MI 48025 MacdonaldC4@michigan.gov

Nathan McPartlin, Regional Director

C on in is tra to r Kerri Bielski, Buyer DTMB

248-743-7142 616-364-5327 nathan.mcpartlin@careerstaff.com BielskiK@michigan.gov

CV0063351

CONTRACT SUMMARY

DESCRIPTION: Certified Nursing Services at the Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids

INITIAL EFFECTIVE DATE INITIAL EXPIRATION DATE

INITIAL AVAILABLE

OPTIONS

EXPIRATION DATE BEFORE

CHANGE(S) NOTED BELOW

10/01/2023 09/30/2025 Six 1-year

PAYMENT TERMS DELIVERY TIMEFRAME

Net 45 N/A

ALTERNATE PAYMENT OPTIONS EXTENDED PURCHASING

MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

THIS IS NOT AN ORDER. This Contract Agreement is awarded on the basis of the State’s inquiry bearing the solicitation number 230000000956. Orders for Delivery will be issued directly by the Departments through the issuance of a Delivery Order (DO).

ESTIMATED CONTRACT VALUE AT TIME OF EXECUTION $7,000,000.00

Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids 2950 Monroe Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505 mailto:BielskiK@michigan.gov

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CONTRACT NO. 230000001612

Nathan McPartlin, Regional Manager

Mich igan .gov/MiProcure ment

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STANDARD CONTRACT TERMS

This STANDARD CONTRACT (“Contract”) is agreed to between the State of Michigan (the “State”) and CareerStaff Unlimited, LLC (“Contractor”), a Limited Liability Corporation. This Contract is effective on October 1, 2023 (“Effective Date”), and unless terminated, will expire on September 30, 2025 (the “Term”).

This Contract may be renewed for up to six (6) additional one-year period(s). Renewal is at the sole discretion of the State and will automatically extend the Term of this Contract. The State will document its exercise of renewal options via Contract Change Notice.

The parties agree as follows:

1. Duties of Contractor. Contractor must perform the services and provide the deliverables (the “Contract Activities”) described in a Statement of Work, the initial Statement of Work is attached as Schedule A – Statement of Work. An obligation to provide delivery of any commodity is considered a service and is a Contract Activity.

Contractor must furnish all labor, equipment, materials, and supplies necessary for the performance of the Contract Activities unless otherwise specified in a Statement of Work.

Contractor must: (a) perform the Contract Activities in a timely, professional, safe, and workmanlike manner consistent with standards in the trade, profession, or industry; (b) meet or exceed the performance and operational standards, and specifications of the Contract; (c) provide all Contract Activities in good quality, with no material defects; (d) not interfere with the State’s operations; (e) obtain and maintain all necessary licenses, permits or other authorizations necessary for the performance of the Contract; (f) cooperate with the State, including the State’s quality assurance personnel, and any third party to achieve the objectives of the Contract;

(g) return to the State any State-furnished equipment or other resources in the same condition as when provided when no longer required for the Contract; (h) assign to the State any claims resulting from state or federal antitrust violations to the extent that those violations concern materials or services supplied by third parties toward fulfillment of the Contract; (i) comply with all State physical and IT security policies and standards which will be made available upon request; and (j) provide the State priority in performance of the Contract except as mandated by federal disaster response requirements. Any breach under this paragraph is considered a material breach.

Contractor must also be clearly identifiable while on State property by wearing identification issued by the State, and clearly identify themselves whenever making contact with the State.

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2. Notices. All notices and other communications required or permitted under this Contract must be in writing and will be considered given and received: (a) when verified by written receipt if sent by courier; (b) when actually received if sent by mail without verification of receipt; or (c) when verified by automated receipt or electronic logs if sent by facsimile or email.

If to State: If to Contractor:

See Contract Administrator information shown below.

Nathan McPartlin, Regional Director CareerStaff Unlimited 30200 Telegraph Road, Suite 370 Bingham Farms, MI 48025 nathan.mcpartlin@careerstaff.com 248-743-7142

3. Contract Administrator. The Contract Administrator, or the individual duly authorized for each party, is the only person authorized to modify any terms of this Contract, and approve and execute any change under this Contract (each a “Contract Administrator”):

State: Contractor:

Kerri Bielski Michigan Veteran Homes 3000 Monroe Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505 BielskiK@michigan.gov 616-364-5327

Nathan McPartlin, Regional Director CareerStaff Unlimited 30200 Telegraph Road, Suite 370 Bingham Farms, MI 48025 nathan.mcpartlin@careerstaff.com 248-743-7142

4. Program Manager. The Program Manager for each party will monitor and coordinate the day-to-day activities of the Contract (each a “Program Manager”):

State: Contractor:

Carly MacDonald, Administrator Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids 2950 Monroe Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505 MacdonaldC4@michigan.gov 616-345-6115

Nathan McPartlin, Regional Director CareerStaff Unlimited 30200 Telegraph Road, Suite 370 Bingham Farms, MI 48025 nathan.mcpartlin@careerstaff.com 248-743-7142

5. Performance Guarantee. Contractor must at all times have financial resources sufficient, in the opinion of the State, to ensure performance of the Contract and must provide proof upon request. The State may require a performance bond (as specified in a Statement of Work) if, in the opinion of the State, it will ensure performance of the Contract.

mailto:nathan.mcpartlin@careerstaff.com mailto:BielskiK@michigan.gov mailto:nathan.mcpartlin@careerstaff.com mailto:ManningJ5@michigan.gov mailto:nathan.mcpartlin@careerstaff.com

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6. Insurance Requirements.

Contractor, at its sole expense, must maintain the insurance coverage identified below. All required insurance must: (a) protect the State from claims that may arise out of, are alleged to arise out of, or otherwise result from Contractor's or a subcontractor's performance; (b) be primary and non-contributing to any comparable liability insurance (including self-insurance) carried by the State; and (c) be provided by a company with an A.M. Best rating of "A-" or better, and a financial size of VII or better.

TABLE 6.1

Required Limits Additional Requirements Commercial General Liability Insurance

Minimum Limits:

$1,000,000 Each Occurrence $1,000,000 Personal & Advertising Injury $2,000,000 Products/Completed Operations $2,000,000 General Aggregate

Contractor must have their policy endorsed to add “the State of Michigan, its departments, divisions, agencies, offices, commissions, officers, employees, and agents” as additional insureds using endorsement CG 20 10 11 85, or both CG 20 10 12 19 and CG 20 37 12 19.

Coverage must not have exclusions or limitations related to sexual abuse and molestation liability.

Workers' Compensation Insurance Minimum Limits:

Coverage according to applicable laws governing work activities.

Waiver of subrogation, except where waiver is prohibited by law.

Employers Liability Insurance Minimum Limits:

$500,000 Each Accident $500,000 Each Employee by Disease $500,000 Aggregate Disease

Privacy and Security Liability (Cyber Liability) Insurance

Minimum Limits:

$1,000,000 Each Occurrence $1,000,000 Annual Aggregate

Contractor must have their policy cover information security and privacy liability, privacy notification costs, regulatory defense and penalties, and website media content liability.

Medical Malpractice Insurance Minimum Limits:

$600,000 or $3,000,000 Annual Aggregate [pick 1 value]

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If any of the required policies provide claims-made coverage, the Contractor must:

(a) provide coverage with a retroactive date before the Effective Date of the Contract or the beginning of Contract Activities; (b) maintain coverage and provide evidence of coverage for at least 3 years after completion of the Contract Activities; and (c) if coverage is cancelled or not renewed, and not replaced with another claims-made policy form with a retroactive date prior to the Contract Effective Date, Contractor must purchase extended reporting coverage for a minimum of 3 years after completion of work.

Contractor must: (a) provide insurance certificates to the Contract Administrator, containing the agreement or delivery order number, at Contract formation and within 20 calendar days of the expiration date of the applicable policies; (b) require that subcontractors maintain the required insurance contained in this Section; (c) notify the Contract Administrator within 5 business days if any insurance is cancelled; and

(d) waive all rights against the State for damages covered by insurance. Failure to maintain the required insurance does not limit this waiver.

This Section is not intended to and is not to be construed in any manner as waiving, restricting or limiting the liability of either party for any obligations under this Contract (including any provisions hereof requiring Contractor to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the State).

7. Relationship of the Parties. The relationship between the parties is that of independent contractors. Contractor, its employees, and agents will not be considered employees of the State. No partnership or joint venture relationship is created by virtue of this Contract. Contractor, and not the State, is responsible for the payment of wages, benefits and taxes of Contractor’s employees and any subcontractors. Prior performance does not modify Contractor’s status as an independent contractor. Neither party has authority to contract for nor bind the other party in any manner whatsoever.

8. Intellectual Property Rights. If a Statement of Work requires Contractor to create any intellectual property, Contractor hereby acknowledges that the State is and will be the sole and exclusive owner of all right, title, and interest in the Contract Activities and all associated intellectual property rights, if any. Such Contract Activities are works made for hire as defined in Section 101 of the Copyright Act of 1976. To the extent any Contract Activities and related intellectual property do not qualify as works made for hire under the Copyright Act, Contractor will, and hereby does, immediately on its creation, assign, transfer and otherwise convey to the State, irrevocably and in perpetuity, throughout the universe, all right, title and interest in and to the Contract Activities, including all intellectual property rights therein.

9. Subcontracting. Contractor may not delegate any of its obligations under the Contract without the prior written approval of the State. Contractor must notify the State at least 90 calendar days before the proposed delegation and provide the State any information it requests to determine whether the delegation is in its best interest.

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If approved, Contractor must: (a) be the sole point of contact regarding all contractual matters, including payment and charges for all Contract Activities; (b) make all payments to the subcontractor; and (c) incorporate the terms and conditions contained in this Contract in any subcontract with a subcontractor. Contractor remains responsible for the completion of the Contract Activities, compliance with the terms of this Contract, and the acts and omissions of the subcontractor. The State, in its sole discretion, may require the replacement of any subcontractor.

10. Staffing. The State’s Contract Administrator may require Contractor to remove or reassign personnel providing services by providing a notice to Contractor.

11. Background Checks. Pursuant to Michigan law, all agencies subject to IRS Pub.

1075 are required to ask the Michigan State Police to perform fingerprint background checks on all employees, including Contractor and Subcontractor employees, who may have access to any database of information maintained by the federal government that contains confidential or personal information, including, but not limited to, federal tax information. Further, pursuant to Michigan law, any agency described above is prohibited from providing Contractors or Subcontractors with the result of such background check. For more information, please see Michigan Public Act 427 of 2018. Upon request, or as may be specified in a Statement of Work, Contractor must perform background checks on all employees and subcontractors and its employees prior to their assignment. The scope is at the discretion of the State and documentation must be provided as requested. Contractor is responsible for all costs associated with the requested background checks. The State, in its sole discretion, may also perform background checks.

12. Assignment. Contractor may not assign this Contract to any other party without the prior approval of the State. Upon notice to Contractor, the State, in its sole discretion, may assign in whole or in part, its rights or responsibilities under this Contract to any other party. If the State determines that a novation of the Contract to a third party is necessary, Contractor will agree to the novation and provide all necessary documentation and signatures.

13. Change of Control. Contractor will notify the State, within 30 days of any public announcement or otherwise once legally permitted to do so, of a change in Contractor’s organizational structure or ownership. For purposes of this Contract, a change in control means any of the following: (a) a sale of more than 50% of Contractor’s stock; (b) a sale of substantially all of Contractor’s assets; (c) a change in a majority of Contractor’s board members; (d) consummation of a merger or consolidation of Contractor with any other entity; (e) a change in ownership through a transaction or series of transactions; (f) or the board (or the stockholders) approves a plan of complete liquidation. A change of control does not include any consolidation or merger effected exclusively to change the domicile of Contractor, or any transaction or series of transactions principally for bona fide equity financing purposes.

In the event of a change of control, Contractor must require the successor to assume this Contract and all of its obligations under this Contract.

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14. Ordering. Contractor is not authorized to begin performance until receipt of authorization as identified in a Statement of Work.

15. Acceptance. Contract Activities are subject to inspection and testing by the State within 30 calendar days of the State’s receipt of them (“State Review Period”), unless otherwise provided in a Statement of Work. If the Contract Activities are not fully accepted by the State, the State will notify Contractor by the end of the State Review Period that either: (a) the Contract Activities are accepted but noted deficiencies must be corrected; or (b) the Contract Activities are rejected. If the State finds material deficiencies, it may: (i) reject the Contract Activities without performing any further inspections; (ii) demand performance at no additional cost; or (iii) terminate this Contract in accordance with Section 19, Termination for Cause.

Within 10 business days from the date of Contractor’s receipt of notification of acceptance with deficiencies or rejection of any Contract Activities, Contractor must cure, at no additional cost, the deficiency and deliver unequivocally acceptable Contract Activities to the State. If acceptance with deficiencies or rejection of the Contract Activities impacts the content or delivery of other non-completed Contract Activities, the parties’ respective Program Managers must determine an agreed to number of days for re-submission that minimizes the overall impact to the Contract.

However, nothing herein affects, alters, or relieves Contractor of its obligations to correct deficiencies in accordance with the time response standards set forth in this Contract.

If Contractor is unable or refuses to correct the deficiency within the time response standards set forth in this Contract, the State may cancel the order in whole or in part. The State, or a third party identified by the State, may perform the Contract Activities and recover the difference between the cost to cure and the Contract price plus an additional 10% administrative fee.

16. Invoices and Payment. Invoices must conform to the requirements communicated from time-to-time by the State. All undisputed amounts are payable within 45 days of the State’s receipt. Contractor may only charge for Contract Activities provided as specified in a Statement of Work. Invoices must include an itemized statement of all charges. The State is exempt from State sales tax for direct purchases and may be exempt from federal excise tax, if Services purchased under this Agreement are for the State’s exclusive use. Notwithstanding the foregoing, all fees are exclusive of taxes, and Contractor is responsible for all sales, use and excise taxes, and any other similar taxes, duties and charges of any kind imposed by any federal, state, or local governmental entity on any amounts payable by the State under this Contract.

The State has the right to withhold payment of any disputed amounts until the parties agree as to the validity of the disputed amount. The State will notify Contractor of any dispute within a reasonable time. Payment by the State will not constitute a waiver of any rights as to Contractor’s continuing obligations, including claims for deficiencies or substandard Contract Activities. Contractor’s acceptance of final payment by the State constitutes a waiver of all claims by Contractor against the State for payment

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The State will only disburse payments under this Contract through Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). Contractor must register with the State at http://www.michigan.gov/SIGMAVSS to receive electronic fund transfer payments. If Contractor does not register, the State is not liable for failure to provide payment.

Without prejudice to any other right or remedy it may have, the State reserves the right to set off at any time any amount then due and owing to it by Contractor against any amount payable by the State to Contractor under this Contract.

Excluding federal government charges and terms, Contractor warrants and agrees that each of the fees, economic or product terms or warranties granted pursuant to this Contract are comparable to or better than the equivalent fees, economic or product term or warranty being offered to any commercial or government customer (including any public educational institution within the State of Michigan) of Contractor. If Contractor enters into any arrangements with another customer of Contractor to provide the products or services, available under this Contract, under more favorable prices, as the prices may be indicated on Contractor’s current U.S.

and International price list or comparable document, then this Contract will be deemed amended as of the date of such other arrangements to incorporate those more favorable prices, and Contractor will immediately notify the State of such fee and formally memorialize the new pricing in a change notice.

17. Liquidated Damages. Liquidated damages, if applicable, will be assessed as described in a Statement of Work. The parties understand and agree that any liquidated damages (which includes but is not limited to applicable credits) set forth in this Contract are reasonable estimates of the State’s damages in accordance with applicable law. The parties acknowledge and agree that Contractor could incur liquidated damages for more than 1 event. The assessment of liquidated damages will not constitute a waiver or release of any other remedy the State may have under this Contract for Contractor’s breach of this Contract, including without limitation, the State’s right to terminate this Contract for cause under Section 24 and the State will be entitled in its discretion to recover actual damages caused by Contractor’s failure to perform its obligations under this Contract. However, the State will reduce such actual damages by the amounts of liquidated damages received for the same events causing the actual damages. Amounts due the State as liquidated damages may be set off against any fees payable to Contractor under this Contract, or the State may bill Contractor as a separate item and Contractor will promptly make payments on such bills.

18. Stop Work Order. The State may suspend any or all activities under the Contract at any time. The State will provide Contractor a written stop work order detailing the suspension. Contractor must comply with the stop work order upon receipt. Within 90 calendar days, or any longer period agreed to by Contractor, the State will either: (a) issue a notice authorizing Contractor to resume work, or (b) terminate the Contract or http://www.michigan.gov/SIGMAVSS

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19. Termination for Cause. (a) The State may terminate this Contract for cause, in whole or in part, if Contractor, as determined by the State: (i) endangers the value, integrity, or security of any facility, data, or personnel; (ii) becomes insolvent, petitions for bankruptcy court proceedings, or has an involuntary bankruptcy proceeding filed against it by any creditor; (iii) engages in any conduct that may expose the State to liability; (iv) breaches any of its material duties or obligations under this Contract; or (v) fails to cure a breach within the time stated by the State in a notice of breach, if in its sole discretion the State has chosen to provide a time to cure. Any reference to specific breaches being material breaches within this Contract will not be construed to mean that other breaches are not material.

(b) If the State terminates this Contract under this Section, the State will issue a termination notice specifying whether Contractor must: (i) cease performance immediately. Contractor must submit all invoices for Contract Activities accepted by the State within 30 days of the date of termination. Failure to submit an invoice within that timeframe will constitute a waiver by Contractor for any amounts due to Contactor for Contract Activities accepted by the State under this Contract or (ii) continue to perform for a specified period. If it is later determined that Contractor was not in breach of the Contract, the termination will be deemed to have been a Termination for Convenience, effective as of the same date, and the rights and obligations of the parties will be limited to those provided in Section 25, Termination for Convenience.

The State will only pay for amounts due to Contractor for Contract Activities accepted by the State on or before the date of termination, subject to the State’s right to set off any amounts owed by the Contractor for the State’s reasonable costs in terminating this Contract. Contractor must promptly reimburse to the State any fees prepaid by the State prorated to the date of such termination, including any prepaid fees. The Contractor must pay all reasonable costs incurred by the State in terminating this Contract for cause, including administrative costs, attorneys’ fees, court costs, transition costs, and any costs the State incurs to procure the Contract Activities from other sources.

20. Termination for Convenience. The State may immediately terminate this Contract in whole or in part without penalty and for any reason or no reason, including but not limited to, appropriation or budget shortfalls. The termination notice will specify whether Contractor must: (a) cease performance of the Contract Activities immediately. Contractor must submit all invoices for Contract Activities accepted by the State within 30 days of the date of termination. Failure to submit an invoice within that timeframe will constitute a waiver by Contractor for any amounts due Contractor for Contract Activities accepted by the State under this Contract, or (b) continue to perform the Contract Activities in accordance with Section 21, Transition Responsibilities.

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If the State terminates this Contract for convenience, the State will pay all reasonable costs, as determined by the State, for State approved Transition Responsibilities to the extent the funds are available.

21. Transition Responsibilities. Upon termination or expiration of this Contract for any reason, Contractor must, for a period of time specified by the State (not to exceed 90-calendar days), provide all reasonable transition assistance requested by the State, to allow for the expired or terminated portion of the Contract Activities to continue without interruption or adverse effect, and to facilitate the orderly transfer of such Contract Activities to the State or its designees. Such transition assistance may include, but is not limited to: (a) continuing to perform the Contract Activities at the established Contract rates; (b) taking all reasonable and necessary measures to transition performance of the work, including all applicable Contract Activities, training, equipment, software, leases, reports and other documentation, to the State or the State’s designee; (c) transferring title in and delivering to the State, at the State’s discretion, all completed or partially completed deliverables prepared under this Contract as of the Contract termination date; and (d) preparing an accurate accounting from which the State and Contractor may reconcile all outstanding accounts (collectively, “Transition Responsibilities”). This Contract will automatically be extended through the end of the transition period.

22. Return of State Property. Upon termination or expiration of this Contract for any reason, Contractor must take all necessary and appropriate steps, or such other action as the State may direct, to preserve, maintain, protect, or return to the State all materials, data, property, and confidential information provided directly or indirectly to the Contractor by any entity, agent, vendor, or employee of the State.

23. Indemnification. Contractor must defend, indemnify and hold the State, its departments, divisions, agencies, offices, commissions, officers, and employees harmless, without limitation, from and against any and all actions, claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, attorney fees, and expenses (including those required to establish the right to indemnification), arising out of or relating to: (a) any breach by Contractor (or any of Contractor’s employees, agents, subcontractors, or by anyone else for whose acts any of them may be liable) of any of the promises, agreements, representations, warranties, or insurance requirements contained in this Contract; (b) any infringement, misappropriation, or other violation of any intellectual property right or other right of any third party; (c) any bodily injury, death, or damage to real or tangible personal property occurring wholly or in part due to action or inaction by Contractor (or any of Contractor’s employees, agents, subcontractors, or by anyone else for whose acts any of them may be liable); and (d) any acts or omissions of Contractor (or any of Contractor’s employees, agents, subcontractors, or by anyone else for whose acts any of them may be liable).

The State will notify Contractor in writing if indemnification is sought; however, failure to do so will not relieve Contractor, except to the extent that Contractor is materially prejudiced. Contractor must, to the satisfaction of the State, demonstrate its financial ability to carry out these obligations.

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The State is entitled to: (i) regular updates on proceeding status; (ii) participate in the defense of the proceeding; (iii) employ its own counsel; and to (iv) retain control of the defense, at its own cost and expense, if the State deems necessary. Contractor will not, without the State’s prior written consent (not to be unreasonably withheld), settle, compromise, or consent to the entry of any judgment in or otherwise seek to terminate any claim, action, or proceeding.

Any litigation activity on behalf of the State, or any of its subdivisions under this Section, must be coordinated with the Department of Attorney General. An attorney designated to represent the State may not do so until approved by the Michigan Attorney General and appointed as a Special Assistant Attorney General.

The State is constitutionally prohibited from indemnifying Contractor or any third parties.

24. Infringement Remedies. If, in either party’s opinion, any piece of equipment, software, commodity, or service supplied by Contractor or its subcontractors, or its operation, use or reproduction, is likely to become the subject of a copyright, patent, trademark, or trade secret infringement claim, Contractor must, at its expense: (a) procure for the State the right to continue using the equipment, software, commodity, or service, or if this option is not reasonably available to Contractor, (b) replace or modify the same so that it becomes non-infringing; or (c) accept its return by the State with appropriate credits to the State against Contractor’s charges and reimburse the State for any losses or costs incurred as a consequence of the State ceasing its use and returning it.

25. Limitation of Liability and Disclaimer of Damages. IN NO EVENT WILL THE

STATE’S AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO CONTRACTOR UNDER THIS CONTRACT,

REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT,

NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR BY STATUTE OR OTHERWISE, FOR ANY

CLAIM RELATED TO OR ARISING UNDER THIS CONTRACT, EXCEED THE

MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF FEES PAYABLE UNDER THIS CONTRACT. The State is not liable for consequential, incidental, indirect, or special damages, regardless of the nature of the action.

26. Disclosure of Litigation, or Other Proceeding. Contractor must notify the State within 14 calendar days of receiving notice of any litigation, investigation, arbitration, or other proceeding (collectively, “Proceeding”) involving Contractor, a subcontractor, or an officer or director of Contractor or subcontractor, that arises during the term of the Contract, including: (a) a criminal Proceeding; (b) a parole or probation Proceeding; (c) a Proceeding under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act; (d) a civil Proceeding involving: (1) a claim that might reasonably be expected to adversely affect Contractor’s viability or financial stability; or (2) a governmental or public entity’s claim or written allegation of fraud; or (3) any complaint filed in a legal or administrative proceeding alleging the Contractor or its subcontractors discriminated against its employees, subcontractors, vendors, or suppliers during the term of this Contract; or (e) a Proceeding involving any license that Contractor is required to possess in order to perform under this Contract.

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27. State Data.

a. Ownership. The State’s data (“State Data,” which will be treated by Contractor as Confidential Information) includes: (a) the State’s data, user data, and any other data collected, used, processed, stored, or generated as the result of the Contract Activities; (b) personally identifiable information (“PII“) collected, used, processed, stored, or generated as the result of the Contract Activities, including, without limitation, any information that identifies an individual, such as an individual’s social security number or other government-issued identification number, date of birth, address, telephone number, biometric data, mother’s maiden name, email address, credit card information, or an individual’s name in combination with any other of the elements here listed; and, (c) protected health information (“PHI”) collected, used, processed, stored, or generated as the result of the Contract Activities, which is defined under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and its related rules and regulations. State Data is and will remain the sole and exclusive property of the State and all right, title, and interest in the same is reserved by the State.

b. Contractor Use of State Data. Contractor is provided a limited license to State Data for the sole and exclusive purpose of providing the Contract Activities, including a license to collect, process, store, generate, and display State Data only to the extent necessary in the provision of the Contract Activities. Contractor must: (a) keep and maintain State Data in strict confidence, using such degree of care as is appropriate and consistent with its obligations as further described in this Contract and applicable law to avoid unauthorized access, use, disclosure, or loss; (b) use and disclose State Data solely and exclusively for the purpose of providing the Contract Activities, such use and disclosure being in accordance with this Contract, any applicable Statement of Work, and applicable law; (c) keep and maintain State Data in the continental United States and (d) not use, sell, rent, transfer, distribute, commercially exploit, or otherwise disclose or make available State Data for Contractor’s own purposes or for the benefit of anyone other than the State without the State’s prior written consent. Contractor's misuse of State Data may violate state or federal laws, including but not limited to MCL 752.795.

c. Extraction of State Data. Contractor must, within 5 business days of the State’s request, provide the State, without charge and without any conditions or contingencies whatsoever (including but not limited to the payment of any fees due to Contractor), an extract of the State Data in the format specified by the State.

d. Backup and Recovery of State Data. Unless otherwise specified in a Statement of Work, Contractor is responsible for maintaining a backup of State Data and for an orderly and timely recovery of such data. Unless otherwise described in a Statement of Work, Contractor must maintain a contemporaneous backup of State Data that can be recovered within 2 hours at any point in time.

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e. Loss or Compromise of Data. In the event of any act, error or omission, negligence, misconduct, or breach on the part of Contractor that compromises or is suspected to compromise the security, confidentiality, or integrity of State Data or the physical, technical, administrative, or organizational safeguards put in place by Contractor that relate to the protection of the security, confidentiality, or integrity of State Data, Contractor must, as applicable: (a) notify the State as soon as practicable but no later than 24 hours of becoming aware of such occurrence;

(b) cooperate with the State in investigating the occurrence, including making available all relevant records, logs, files, data reporting, and other materials required to comply with applicable law or as otherwise required by the State; (c) in the case of PII or PHI, at the State’s sole election, (i) with approval and assistance from the State, notify the affected individuals who comprise the PII or PHI as soon as practicable but no later than is required to comply with applicable law, or, in the absence of any legally required notification period, within 5 calendar days of the occurrence; or (ii) reimburse the State for any costs in notifying the affected individuals; (d) in the case of PII, provide third-party credit and identity monitoring services to each of the affected individuals who comprise the PII for the period required to comply with applicable law, or, in the absence of any legally required monitoring services, for no less than 24 months following the date of notification to such individuals; (e) perform or take any other actions required to comply with applicable law as a result of the occurrence; (f) pay for any costs associated with the occurrence, including but not limited to any costs incurred by the State in investigating and resolving the occurrence, including reasonable attorney’s fees associated with such investigation and resolution; (g) without limiting Contractor’s obligations of indemnification as further described in this Contract, indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the State for any and all claims, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, costs, and incidental expenses, which may be suffered by, accrued against, charged to, or recoverable from the State in connection with the occurrence; (h) be responsible for recreating lost State Data in the manner and on the schedule set by the State without charge to the State; and (i) provide to the State a detailed plan within 10 calendar days of the occurrence describing the measures Contractor will undertake to prevent a future occurrence. Notification to affected individuals, as described above, must comply with applicable law, be written in plain language, not be tangentially used for any solicitation purposes, and contain, at a minimum: name and contact information of Contractor’s representative; a description of the nature of the loss; a list of the types of data involved; the known or approximate date of the loss; how such loss may affect the affected individual; what steps Contractor has taken to protect the affected individual; what steps the affected individual can take to protect himself or herself;

contact information for major credit card reporting agencies; and, information regarding the credit and identity monitoring services to be provided by Contractor.

The State will have the option to review and approve any notification sent to affected individuals prior to its delivery. Notification to any other party, including but not limited to public media outlets, must be reviewed and approved by the State in writing prior to its dissemination. The parties agree that any damages

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f. State’s Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) platform. Contractor is required to assist the State with its security accreditation process through the development, completion and ongoing updating of a system security plan using the State’s automated GRC platform and implement any required safeguards or remediate any security vulnerabilities as identified by the results of the security accreditation process.

28. Non-Disclosure of Confidential Information. The parties acknowledge that each party may be exposed to or acquire communication or data of the other party that is confidential, privileged communication not intended to be disclosed to third parties.

a. Meaning of Confidential Information. For the purposes of this Contract, the term “Confidential Information” means all information and documentation of a party that: (a) has been marked “confidential” or with words of similar meaning, at the time of disclosure by such party; (b) if disclosed orally or not marked “confidential” or with words of similar meaning, was subsequently summarized in writing by the disclosing party and marked “confidential” or with words of similar meaning; or, (c) should reasonably be recognized as confidential information of the disclosing party. The term “Confidential Information” does not include any information or documentation that was or is: (a) subject to disclosure under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act (FOIA); (b) already in the possession of the receiving party without an obligation of confidentiality; (c) developed independently by the receiving party, as demonstrated by the receiving party, without violating the disclosing party’s proprietary rights; (d) obtained from a source other than the disclosing party without an obligation of confidentiality; or,

(e) publicly available when received, or thereafter became publicly available (other than through any unauthorized disclosure by, through, or on behalf of, the receiving party). For purposes of this Contract, in all cases and for all matters, State Data is deemed to be Confidential Information.

b. Obligation of Confidentiality. The parties agree to hold all Confidential Information in strict confidence and not to copy, reproduce, sell, transfer, or otherwise dispose of, give or disclose such Confidential Information to third parties other than employees, agents, or subcontractors of a party who have a need to know in connection with this Contract or to use such Confidential Information for any purposes whatsoever other than the performance of this Contract. The parties agree to advise and require their respective employees, agents, and subcontractors of their obligations to keep all Confidential Information confidential. Disclosure to a subcontractor is permissible where: (a) use of a subcontractor is authorized under this Contract; (b) the disclosure is necessary or otherwise naturally occurs in connection with work that is within the subcontractor's responsibilities; and (c) Contractor obligates the subcontractor in a written contract to maintain the State's Confidential Information in confidence. At the State's request, any employee of Contractor or any subcontractor may be

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c. Cooperation to Prevent Disclosure of Confidential Information. Each party must use its best efforts to assist the other party in identifying and preventing any unauthorized use or disclosure of any Confidential…