5500-0 Attachment A Sample Contract.pdf

Contract Number 000000

STATE OF OREGON

TRADE SERVICES CONTRACT

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, this document is available in alternate formats such as Braille, large print, audio recordings, Web-based communications and other electronic formats. To request an alternate format, please send an e-mail to dhs-oha.publicationrequest@state.or.us or call 503-378-3486 (voice) or 503-378-3523 (TTY) to arrange for the alternative format.

This Contract is between the State of Oregon, acting by and through its Oregon Department of Human Services, hereinafter referred to as “ODHS,” and

Contractor d.b.a. Facility or Assumed Name

Address Address

Attention: (required) Telephone: (required)

Fax: (optional) E-mail address: (required) hereinafter referred to as “Contractor.”

Work to be performed under this Contract relates principally to ODHS’

(Fill in with name of Office, Program, etc.)

(Insert address)

(Insert city, state, zip) Contract Administrator: (Insert Name) or delegate

Telephone: (Required) Fax: (Optional)

E-mail address: (Required) mailto:dhs-oha.publicationrequest@state.or.us mailto:dhs-oha.publicationrequest@state.or.us

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1. Effective Date and Duration. This Contract shall become effective on the date this Contract has been fully executed by every party and, when required, approved by Department of Administrative Services and Department of Justice, or on [insert start date], whichever date is later. Unless extended or terminated earlier in accordance with its terms, this Contract shall expire on [insert end date]. Contract termination shall not extinguish or prejudice ODHS' right to enforce this Contract with respect to any default by Contractor that has not been cured.

2. Contract Documents.

a. This Contract consists of this document and includes the following listed exhibits which are incorporated into this Contract:

(1) Exhibit A, Part 1: Statement of Work

(2) Exhibit A, Part 2: Payment and Financial Reporting

(3) Exhibit A, Part 3: Special Provisions

(4) Exhibit B: Standard Terms and Conditions

(5) Exhibit C: Insurance Requirements

There are no other contract documents unless specifically referenced and incorporated in this Contract.

b. This Contract and the documents listed in Section 2., “Contract Documents”, Subsection a. above, shall be in the following descending order of precedence:

this Contract less all exhibits, Exhibits B, A, and C.

3. Consideration.

a. The maximum, not-to-exceed compensation payable to Contractor under this

Contract, which includes any allowable expenses, is $[insert amount]. ODHS will not pay Contractor any amount in excess of the not-to-exceed compensation of this Contract for completing the Work, and will not pay for Work performed before the date this Contract becomes effective or after the termination or expiration of this Contract. If the maximum compensation is increased by amendment of this Contract, the amendment must be fully effective before Contractor performs Work subject to the amendment.

b. Payments to Contractor shall be subject to ORS 293.462, and shall be made in accordance with the payment schedule and requirements in Exhibit A, Part 2., “Payment and Financial Reporting.”

c. ODHS will only pay for completed Work under this Contract. For purposes of this Contract, “Work” means the tasks or services and deliverables accepted by ODHS as described in Exhibit A, Part 1, “Statement of Work.”

4. Contractor or Subrecipient Determination. In accordance with the State Controller’s Oregon Accounting Manual, policy 30.40.00.104, ODHS’ determination is that:

Contractor is a subrecipient Contractor is a contractor Not applicable Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) #(s) of federal funds to be paid through this Contract: ______

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5. Contractor Data and Certification.

a. Contractor Information. This information is requested pursuant to ORS

305.385 and OAR 125-246-0330(1).

PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION

Contractor Name (exactly as filed with the IRS):

BIDDERS, DO NOT COMPLETE OR RETURN THIS FORM

Street address:

City, state, zip code:

Email address:

Telephone: ( ) Fax: ( )

Is Contractor a nonresident alien, as defined in 26 U.S.C. § 7701(b)(1)?

(Check one box): YES NO Business Designation: (Check one box):

Professional Corporation Nonprofit Corporation Limited Partnership Limited Liability Company Limited Liability Partnership Sole Proprietorship Corporation Partnership Other

Contractor Proof of Insurance. Contractor shall provide the following information upon submission of the signed Contract. All insurance listed herein and required by Exhibit C must be in effect prior to Contract execution.

If Contractor is self-insured for any of the Insurance Requirements specified in Exhibit C of this Contract, Contractor may so indicate by: (i) writing “Self-Insured” on the appropriate line(s); and

(ii) submitting a certificate of insurance as required in Exhibit C.

Professional Liability Insurance Company: ___________________________________________ Policy #: ______________________________________ Expiration Date: ________________ Commercial General Liability Insurance Company: ____________________________________ Policy #: ______________________________________ Expiration Date: ________________ Automobile Liability Insurance Company: ___________________________________________ Policy #: ______________________________________ Expiration Date: ________________ Other #1 (list type of coverage and Company): ________________________________________ Policy #: ______________________________________ Expiration Date: ________________ Other #2 (list type of coverage and Company): ________________________________________ Policy #: ______________________________________ Expiration Date: ________________ Workers’ Compensation: Does Contractor have any subject workers, as defined in ORS 656.027? (Check one box): YES NO If YES, provide the following information:

Workers’ Compensation Insurance Company: ________________________________________

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Policy #: ______________________________________ Expiration Date: ________________

b. Certification. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, by signature on this Contract, the undersigned hereby certifies under penalty of perjury that:

(1) Contractor is in compliance with all insurance requirements in Exhibit C of this Contract, and notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, Contractor shall deliver to the ODHS Contract Administrator (see page 1 of this Contract) the required Certificate(s) of Insurance within 30 days of execution of this Contract. By certifying compliance with all insurance as required by this Contract, Contractor acknowledges it may be found in breach of the Contract for failure to obtain required insurance. Contractor may also be in breach of the Contract for failure to provide Certificate(s) of Insurance as required and to maintain required coverage for the duration of the Contract;

(2) Contractor acknowledges that the Oregon False Claims Act, ORS 180.750 to 180.785, applies to any “claim” (as defined by ORS 180.750) that is made by (or caused by) the Contractor and that pertains to this Contract or to the project for which the Contract work is being performed. Contractor certifies that no claim described in the previous sentence is or will be a “false claim” (as defined by ORS 180.750) or an act prohibited by ORS

180.755. Contractor further acknowledges that in addition to the remedies under this Contract, if it makes (or causes to be made) a false claim or performs (or causes to be performed) an act prohibited under the Oregon False Claims Act, the Oregon Attorney General may enforce the liabilities and penalties provided by the Oregon False Claims Act against the Contractor;

(3) The undersigned is authorized to act on behalf of Contractor and represents and warrants that Contractor has complied with the tax laws of the State of Oregon and the applicable tax laws of any political subdivision of Oregon. Contractor shall, throughout the duration of this Contract and any extensions, comply with all tax laws of this state and all applicable tax laws of any political subdivision of Oregon. For the purposes of this Section, “tax laws” includes: (i) All tax laws of Oregon, including but not limited to ORS 305.620 and ORS chapters 316, 317, and 318; (ii) Any tax provisions imposed by a political subdivision of Oregon that applied to Contractor, to Contractor’s property, operations, receipts, or income, or to Contractor’s performance of or compensation for any work performed by Contractor; (iii) Any tax provisions imposed by a political subdivision of Oregon that applied to Contractor, or to goods, services, or property, whether tangible or intangible, provided by Contractor; and (iv) Any rules, regulations, charter provisions, or ordinances that implemented or enforced any of the foregoing tax laws or provisions.

Contractor acknowledges that the Oregon Department of Administrative Services will report this Contract to the Oregon Department of Revenue

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(DOR). The DOR may take any and all actions permitted by law relative to the collection of taxes due to the State of Oregon or a political subdivision, including: (i) garnishing the Contractor’s compensation under this Contract; or (ii) exercising a right of setoff against Contractor’s compensation under this Contract for any amounts that may be due and unpaid to the State of Oregon or its political subdivisions for which the DOR collects debts;

(4) The information shown in Section 5.a., “Contractor Information” above is Contractor’s true, accurate and correct information;

(5) To the best of the undersigned’s knowledge, Contractor has not discriminated against and will not discriminate against minority, women or emerging small business enterprises certified under ORS 200.055 in obtaining any required subcontracts;

(6) Contractor and Contractor’s employees and agents are not included on the list titled “Specially Designated Nationals” maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the United States Department of the Treasury and currently found at: https://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/sanctions/SDN-List/Pages/default.aspx;

(7) Contractor is not listed on the non-procurement portion of the General Service Administration’s “List of Parties Excluded from Federal procurement or Non-procurement Programs” currently found at:

https://www.sam.gov/SAM;

(8) Contractor is not subject to backup withholding because:

(a) Contractor is exempt from backup withholding;

(b) Contractor has not been notified by the IRS that Contractor is subject to backup withholding as a result of a failure to report all interest or dividends; or

(c) The IRS has notified Contractor that Contractor is no longer subject to backup withholding; and

(9) Contractor’s Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) or Social Security Number (SSN) provided is true and accurate. If this information changes, Contractor shall provide ODHS with the new FEIN or SSN within 10 days.

https://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/sanctions/SDN-List/Pages/default.aspx https://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/sanctions/SDN-List/Pages/default.aspx https://www.sam.gov/SAM

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CONTRACTOR, BY EXECUTION OF THIS CONTRACT, HEREBY

ACKNOWLEDGES THAT CONTRACTOR HAS READ THIS CONTRACT,

UNDERSTANDS IT, AND AGREES TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS AND

CONDITIONS.

CONTRACTOR: YOU WILL NOT BE PAID FOR SERVICES RENDERED PRIOR TO

NECESSARY STATE APPROVALS.

6. Signatures. This Contract and any subsequent amendments may be executed in several counterparts, all of which when taken together shall constitute one agreement binding on all parties, notwithstanding that all parties are not signatories to the same counterpart.

Each copy of the Contract and any amendments so executed shall constitute an original.

Contractor Name By:

BIDDERS, DO NOT SIGN OR RETURN THIS FORM

Authorized Signature Printed Name

Title Date

State of Oregon, acting by and through its Oregon Department of Human Services By:

Authorized Signature Printed Name

Title Date

Approved by the Department of Administrative Services:

Exempt per OAR 125-246-0170(2).

Authorized Signature Title Date

Approved for Legal Sufficiency:

Not Required per OAR 137-045-0030(1)(a) Department of Justice Date

Reviewed by Office of Contracts and Procurement:

Approved via e-mail by Contract Specialist Date

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EXHIBIT A

Part 1 Statement of Work

1. Service Description

Contractor is responsible for annual testing and inspection of all components of the fire suppression systems for Office of Developmental Disabilities Services (“ODDS”), Stabilization and Crisis Unit (“SACU”) homes including but not limited to wet sprinkler systems, fire alarms, power supplies, notification appliance circuits (“NAC”), smoke detectors, heat detectors, pull stations, audio visuals, and waterflow. SACU homes located at each of the addresses listed in Section 2. “Service Locations” below.

Contractor is responsible for annual testing, inspection, and maintenance of all fire extinguishers to National Fire Protection Association (“NFPA”) NFPA 10 standards.

Contractor is responsible for scheduling in-home inspections and shall provide all labor, travel costs, equipment, tools, and materials required to do the testing and certification.

Contractor shall notify ODDS of any required maintenance, repairs, or deficiencies in the fire suppression system.

Contractor shall annually report inspections to the local fire department and pay the online reporting fees.

Current Fire Alarm System models include and are subject to change:

a. Silent Knight 6700

b. Silent Knight 5700

c. Silent Knight 5207

d. Silent Night 5129

e. Fire Quest 200

f. FCI 7100

g. First Alert 1600

h. NAPCO MA-300

i. Talco

j. Honey Well

k. FEBCO 825Y

2. Service Locations, including but not limited to:

a. 4914 SE Ina Avenue, Milwaukie, OR 97267

b. 650 Dean Avenue, Eugene, OR 97404

c. 350 River Road, Eugene, OR 97404

d. 2710 Jody Place, Lebanon, OR 97355

e. 805 E. Oak Street, Lebanon, OR 97355

f. 38536 Weirich Drive, Lebanon, OR 97355

g. 5334 Quail Street NE, Salem OR 97305

h. 871 Cade Avenue NE, Keizer, OR 97303

i. 5545 Discovery Place NE, Salem, OR 97317

j. 5683 Gath Road SE, Salem OR 97317

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k. 5525 Discovery Place NE, Salem, OR 97317

l. 1999 - 74th Avenue SE, Salem, OR 97317

m. 9460 Fowler Lane SE, Turner, OR 97392

n. 18600 NE Halsey Street, Portland, OR 97230

o. 9355 SE Hawthorne Boulevard, Portland, OR 97216

p. 9352 SE Madison Street, Portland, OR 97216

q. 918 Charles Street, Newburg, OR 97132

r. 1105 James Street, Newburg, OR 97132

3. Services to be performed

Contractor Shall perform Services for each fire suppression system located at the addresses listed in Section 2. “Service Locations” above. ODHS requires that the Contractor meets the highest standards prevalent in the industry or business most closely involved in providing the appropriate Goods or Services.

Annual Preventative Maintenance Services, operating hours Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM excluding State of Oregon holidays to include: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

4. Contractor Requirements

a. Contractor must have a current registration with the Oregon Construction Contractors

Board.

b. Contractor must hold all licensing and certifications required to test and inspect fire suppression systems in Oregon.

5. Scheduling

a. ODHS and Contractor shall collaborate to schedule Annual PM Service dates and times. Services shall occur each new calendar year.

b. If Contractor is unable to provide Annual PM Service as scheduled, Contractor shall notify the ODHS Contract Administrator or designee within 7 calendar days prior to service.

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Part 2 Payment and Financial Reporting

1. Payment Provisions.

a. As consideration for the services provided by Contractor during the period specified in Section 1. “Effective Date and Duration,” of this Contract, ODHS will pay to Contractor, a maximum not-to-exceed amount as specified in Section

3. “Consideration” Subsection a. of this Contract, to be paid as follows:

Annual Preventative Maintenance (PM):

Address Annual PM

4914 SE Ina Avenue Milwaukie, OR 97267 $00.00 650 Dean Avenue Eugene, OR 97404 $00.00

350 River Road Eugene, OR 97404 $00.00 2710 Jody Place Lebanon, OR 97355 $00.00

805 E. Oak Street Lebanon, OR 97355 $00.00 38536 Weirich Drive Lebanon, OR 97355 $00.00

5334 Quail Street NE Salem, OR 97305 $00.00 871 Cade Avenue NE Keizer, OR 97303 $00.00 5545 Discovery Place NE Salem, OR 97317 $00.00

5683 Gath Road SE Salem, OR 97317 $00.00 5525 Discovery Place NE Salem, OR 97317 $00.00

1999 - 74th Avenue SE Salem, OR 97317 $00.00 9460 Fowler Lane SE Turner, OR 97392 $00.00

18600 NE Halsey Street Portland, OR 97230 $00.00 9355 SE Hawthorne Boulevard Portland, OR 97216 $00.00 9352 SE Madison Street Portland, OR 97216 $00.00 918 Charles Street Newburg, OR 97132 $00.00 1105 James Street Newburg, OR 97132 $00.00

2. Contractor Invoice.

a. Contractor must send itemized invoices to CAU.Invoice@dhsoha.state.or.us on a template provided by the Office of Developmental Disabilities Services (ODDS), or to any other address as ODDS may indicate in writing to Contractor. Contractor’s claims against ODDS for overdue payments on invoices are subject to ORS 293.462.

b. ODDS will review Contractor’s invoice and promptly return any incomplete invoices to Contractor for correction. Upon receipt of an accurate and/or corrected invoice from Contractor, ODDS will have 45 days to make the payment to Contractor. Contractor must have sufficient cash reserves to meet fiscal obligations during the period of time it takes ODDS to process invoices.

mailto:CAU.Invoice@dhsoha.state.or.us

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c. In order to receive payment for submitted invoices, the Contractor must submit all applicable receipts, delivery confirmation documents, manufacture or parts supplier receipts or invoices for parts, and any other ODDS required documentation with invoices.

d. Final invoices and payments for each biennial budget period under the Contract: ODHS’s financial accounting period is biennial, beginning July 1 of odd-numbered years, and ending two years later on June 30. Contractor shall submit final invoices for services provided in each biennial budget period, or portion thereof, that have not been previously invoiced in the biennium within 30 days of the close of the biennium, or within 30 days of the termination of this Contract, whichever is earlier.

3. Travel and Other Expenses. ODHS will not reimburse Contractor for any travel or additional expenses under this Contract.

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Part 3 Special Provisions

1. Confidentiality of Information.

a. Client Information:

(1) All information as to personal facts and circumstances obtained by the

Contractor on the client (“Client Information”) shall be treated as privileged communications, shall be held confidential, and shall not be divulged without the written consent of the client, his or her guardian, or the responsible parent when the client is a minor child, or except as required by other terms of this Contract. Nothing prohibits the disclosure of information in summaries, statistical, or other forms which does not identify particular individuals.

(2) The use or disclosure of Client Information shall be limited to persons directly connected with the administration of this Contract. Confidentiality policies shall be applied to all requests from outside sources.

b. Non-Client Information:

(1) Each Party acknowledges that it and any of its officers, directors, employees and agents may, in the course of performing its responsibilities under this Contract, be exposed to or acquire information that is confidential to the other Party. To the extent permitted by law, any and all information of any form provided to a Party or its officers, directors, employees and agents in the performance of the Contract that reasonably could at the time of its disclosure be understood to be confidential shall be deemed to be confidential information of the originating Party (“Confidential Non-Client Information”).

(2) Confidential Non-Client Information shall be deemed not to include information that:

(a) Is or becomes (other than by disclosure by the Party acquiring such information) publicly known or is contained in a publicly available document except to the extent applicable law still restricts disclosure;

(b) Is furnished by the originating Party to others without restrictions similar to those imposed on the receiving Party under this Contract;

(c) Is rightfully in the receiving Party’s possession without the obligation of nondisclosure prior to the time of its disclosure by the originating Party under this Contract;

(d) Is obtained from a source other than the originating Party without the obligation of confidentiality;

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(e) Is disclosed with the written consent of the originating Party; or

(f) Is independently developed by the receiving Party’s officers, directors, employees and agents who can be shown to have had no access to the Confidential Non-Client Information.

(3) Nondisclosure. The receiving Party shall hold all Confidential Non-Client Information in strict confidence, using at least the same degree of care that it uses in maintaining the confidentiality of its own confidential information; and shall not sell, assign, license, market, transfer or otherwise dispose of, give or disclose Confidential Non-Client Information to third parties; shall not use Confidential Non-Client Information for any purposes whatsoever other than as contemplated by this Contract or reasonably related thereto; and shall advise any of its officers, directors, employees and agents that receive or have access to the Confidential Non-Client Information of their obligations to keep Confidential Non-Client Information confidential. These confidentiality obligations do not restrict disclosure of information otherwise qualifying as Confidential Non-Client Information if the receiving Party can show that either of the following conditions exists: (i) the information was disclosed in response to a subpoena or court order duly issued in a judicial or legislative process, in which case the receiving Party shall notify the originating Party of the subpoena five days prior to the disclosure, unless such notice could not reasonably be given; or (ii) the disclosure was required to respond to a request for the information made under the Oregon Public Records Law, ORS 192.311 to 192.478. The receiving Party shall notify the originating Party of a public records request five days prior to the disclosure.

c. Upon request and pursuant to the instructions of ODHS, Contractor shall return or destroy all copies of Confidential Information, and Contractor shall certify in writing the return or destruction of all Confidential Information.

d. “Client” means any individual, family or provider:

(1) For whom ODHS must provide Services and incidental or specialized

Goods, in any combination thereof (“Services and Incidental Supplies”), according to state, federal law, rule, and policy. Those Services and Incidental Supplies include but are not limited to treatment, care, protection, and support without regard to the proximity of the services being provided;

(2) Who in fact receives and utilizes services provided by ODHS primarily for that individual's or family's benefit;

(3) Who is under the custody, care, or both of ODHS; or

(4) Who provides direct care or Services and is a proxy or representative of the non-provider Client.

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2. Amendments.

a. Subject to Section 2.c. below, ODHS reserves the right to amend or extend this

Contract under the following general circumstances:

(1) ODHS may extend the Contract for additional periods of time up to a total

Contract period of 5 years, and for additional money associated with the extended period(s) of time. The determination for any extension for time may be based on ODHS’ satisfaction with performance of the work or services provided by the Contractor under this Contract.

(2) ODHS may periodically amend any payment rates throughout the life of the Contract proportionate to increases in Portland Metropolitan Consumer Price Index; and to provide Cost Of Living Adjustments (COLA) if ODHS so chooses. Any negotiation of increases in rates to implement a COLA will be as directed by the Oregon State Legislature. In addition, ODHS may periodically amend any payment rates throughout the life of the Contract to meet current market conditions.

b. ODHS further reserves the right to amend the Statement of Work based on the original scope of work of ITB # S-10000-00004968 for the following:

(1) Programmatic changes, additions or modifications deemed necessary to accurately reflect the original scope of work that may not have been expressed in the original Contract or previous amendments to the Contract;

(2) Implement additional phases of the Work; or

(3) As necessitated by changes in Code of Federal Regulations, Oregon

Revised Statutes, or Oregon Administrative Rules, which, in part or in combination, govern the provision of services provided under this Contract.

c. Upon identification, by any party to this Contract, of any circumstance which may require an amendment to this Contract, the parties may enter into negotiations regarding the proposed modifications. Any resulting amendment must be in writing and be signed by all parties to the Contract before the modified or additional provisions are binding on either party. All amendments must comply with Exhibit B, “Standard Terms and Conditions”, Section 24. “Amendments;

Waiver; Consent.” of this Contract.

3. Contractor Requirements to Report Abuse of Certain Classes of Persons.

a. Contractor shall comply with, and cause its employees, agents and subcontractors to comply with, the applicable laws for mandatory reporting of abuse including, but not limited to, abuse of the following classes of persons in Oregon:

(1) Children (ORS 419B.005 through 419B.045);

(2) Elderly Persons (ORS 124.055 through 124.065);

(3) Residents of Long Term Care Facilities (ORS 441.630 through 441.645);

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(4) Adults with Mental Illness or Developmental Disabilities (ORS 430.735 through 430.743).

b. Contractor shall immediately make reports of suspected abuse of persons who are members of the classes established in Section 3.a. above to Oregon’s Statewide Abuse Reporting Hotline: 1-855-503-SAFE (7233) or local law enforcement, as a requirement of this Contract. The Contractor does not need to know abuse occurred, just suspect abuse, to be required to report.

c. In addition to the requirements of Sections 3.a. and 3.b. above, if law enforcement is notified regarding a report of child abuse, neglect, or threat of harm, Contractor shall also notify the local referring ODHS’ caseworker within 24 hours. If law enforcement is notified regarding a report of abuse of elderly, long term care facility residents, adults with mental illness or developmental disabilities, Contractor shall also notify the local Aging and People with Disabilities Office of ODHS within 24 hours.

d. If known, the abuse report must contain the following:

(1) The name and address of the abused person and any people responsible for that person’s care;

(2) The abused person’s age;

(3) The nature and the extent of the abuse, including any evidence of previous abuse;

(4) The explanation given for the abuse;

(5) The date of the incident; and

(6) Any other information that might be helpful in establishing the cause of the abuse and the identity of the abuser.

4. Background Check - Reserved.

5. Equal Access to Services. Contractor shall provide equal access to covered services for both males and females under 18 years of age, including access to appropriate facilities, services and treatment, to achieve the policy in ORS 417.270.

6. Media Disclosure. The Contractor will not provide information to the media regarding a recipient of services purchased under this Contract without first consulting the ODHS office that referred the child or family. The Contractor will make immediate contact with the ODHS office when media contact occurs. The ODHS office will assist the Contractor with an appropriate follow-up response for the media.

7. Nondiscrimination.

a. The Contractor must provide services to ODHS clients without regard to race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation or disability (as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act). Contracted services must reasonably accommodate the cultural, language, and other special needs of clients.

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b. As required by ORS 279B.235, Contractor must comply with ORS 652.220 and shall not unlawfully discriminate against any of Contractor’s employees in the payment of wages or other compensation for work of comparable character on the basis of an employee’s membership in a protected class. “Protected class” means a group of persons distinguished by race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, or age. Contractor’s compliance with this Section constitutes a material element of this Contract and a failure to comply constitutes a breach that entitles ODHS to terminate this Contract for cause.

c. Contractor may not prohibit any of Contractor’s employees from discussing the employee’s rate of wage, salary, benefits, or other compensation with another employee or another person. Contractor may not retaliate against an employee who discusses the employee’s rate of wage, salary, benefits, or other compensation with another employee or another person.

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EXHIBIT B

Standard Terms and Conditions

1. Governing Law, Consent to Jurisdiction. This Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon without regard to principles of conflicts of law. Any claim, action, suit or proceeding (collectively, “Claim”) between ODHS or any other agency or department of the State of Oregon, or both, and Contractor that arises from or relates to this Contract shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the Circuit Court of Marion County for the State of Oregon; provided, however, if a Claim must be brought in a federal forum, then it shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the United States District Court for the District of Oregon. In no event shall this Section be construed as a waiver by the State of Oregon of the jurisdiction of any court or of any form of defense to or immunity from any Claim, whether sovereign immunity, governmental immunity, immunity based on the eleventh amendment to the Constitution of the United States or otherwise. Each party hereby consents to the exclusive jurisdiction of such court, waives any objection to venue, and waives any claim that such forum is an inconvenient forum. This Section shall survive expiration or termination of this Contract.

2. Compliance with Law. Contractor shall comply with all federal, state and local laws, regulations, executive orders and ordinances applicable to Contractor and the Contract.

ODHS’ performance under the Contract is conditioned upon Contractor's compliance with the obligations of contractors under ORS 279B.220, 279B.230 and 279B.235, which are incorporated by reference herein. This Section shall survive expiration or termination of this Contract.

3. Independent Contractor.

a. Contractor is not an officer, employee, or agent of the State of Oregon as those terms are used in ORS 30.265 or otherwise.

b. If Contractor is currently performing work for the State of Oregon or the federal government, Contractor by signature to this Contract, represents and warrants that Contractor's Work to be performed under this Contract creates no potential or actual conflict of interest as defined by ORS Chapter 244 and that no statutes, rules or regulations of the State of Oregon or federal agency for which Contractor currently performs work would prohibit Contractor's Work under this Contract. If compensation under this Contract is to be charged against federal funds, Contractor certifies that it is not currently employed by the federal government.

c. Contractor is responsible for all federal and state taxes applicable to compensation paid to Contractor under this Contract and, unless Contractor is subject to backup withholding, ODHS will not withhold from such compensation any amounts to cover Contractor's federal or state tax obligations. Contractor is not eligible for any social security, unemployment insurance or workers' compensation benefits from compensation paid to Contractor under this Contract, except as a self-employed individual.

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d. Contractor shall perform all Work as an Independent Contractor, as defined in ORS 670.600. ODHS reserves the right (i) to determine and modify the delivery schedule for the Work, and (ii) to evaluate the quality of the Work Product, however, ODHS may not and will not control the means or manner of Contractor's performance. Contractor is responsible for determining the appropriate means and manner of performing the Work.

4. Representations and Warranties.

a. Contractor's Representations and Warranties. Contractor represents and warrants to ODHS that:

(1) Contractor has the power and authority to enter into and perform this

Contract;

(2) The obligations set forth in this Contract, when executed and delivered, shall be valid and binding obligations of the Contractor enforceable in accordance with its terms;

(3) Contractor has the skill and knowledge possessed by well-informed members of its industry, trade or profession and Contractor will apply that skill and knowledge with care and diligence to perform the Work in a professional manner and in accordance with the highest standards prevalent in Contractor's industry, trade or profession;

(4) Contractor shall, at all times during the term of this Contract, be qualified, professionally competent, and duly licensed to perform the Work; and

(5) Contractor prepared its proposal related to this Contract, if any, independently from all other proposers, and without collusion, fraud, or other dishonesty.

b. Warranties Cumulative. The warranties set forth in this section are in addition to, and not in lieu of, any other warranties provided.

5. Time is of the Essence. Contractor agrees that time is of the essence under this Contract.

6. Funds Available and Authorized; Payments.

a. Contractor shall not be compensated for Work performed under this Contract by any other agency or department of the State of Oregon or the federal government.

ODHS certifies that it has sufficient funds currently authorized for expenditure to finance the costs of this Contract within ODHS' current biennial appropriation or limitation. Contractor understands and agrees that ODHS’ payment for Work performed is contingent on ODHS receiving appropriations, limitations, allotments or other expenditure authority sufficient to allow ODHS, in the exercise of its reasonable administrative discretion, to continue to make payments under this Contract.

b. Payment Method. Payments under this Contract will be made by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). Upon request, Contractor shall provide its taxpayer identification number (TIN) and other necessary banking information to receive EFT payment. Contractor shall maintain at its own expense a single financial

000000/initials Page 18 of 27 institution or authorized payment agent capable of receiving and processing EFT using the Automated Clearing House (ACH) transfer method. The most current designation and EFT information will be used for all payments under this Contract. Contractor shall provide this designation and information on a form provided by ODHS. In the event that EFT information changes or the Contractor elects to designate a different financial institution for the receipt of any payment made using EFT procedures, the Contractor shall provide the changed information or designation to ODHS on an ODHS-approved form. ODHS is not required to make any payment under this Contract until receipt of the correct EFT designation and payment information from the Contractor.

7. Recovery of Overpayments. IF BILLINGS UNDER THIS CONTRACT, OR UNDER

ANY OTHER CONTRACT BETWEEN CONTRACTOR AND ODHS, RESULT IN

PAYMENTS TO CONTRACTOR TO WHICH CONTRACTOR IS NOT ENTITLED,

ODHS, AFTER GIVING WRITTEN NOTIFICATION TO CONTRACTOR, MAY

WITHHOLD FROM PAYMENTS DUE TO CONTRACTOR SUCH AMOUNTS,

OVER SUCH PERIODS OF TIME, AS ARE NECESSARY TO RECOVER THE

AMOUNT OF THE OVERPAYMENT, UNLESS CONTRACTOR PROVIDES A

WRITTEN OBJECTION WITHIN 14 CALENDAR DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THE

NOTICE. ABSENT TIMELY WRITTEN OBJECTION, CONTRACTOR HEREBY

REASSIGNS TO ODHS ANY RIGHT CONTRACTOR MAY HAVE TO RECEIVE

SUCH PAYMENTS. IF CONTRACTOR PROVIDES A TIMELY WRITTEN

OBJECTION TO ODHS’ WITHHOLDING OF SUCH PAYMENTS, THE PARTIES

AGREE TO CONFER IN GOOD FAITH REGARDING THE NATURE AND

AMOUNT OF THE OVERPAYMENT IN DISPUTE AND THE MANNER IN WHICH

THE OVERPAYMENT IS TO BE REPAID. ODHS RESERVES ITS RIGHT TO

PURSUE ANY OR ALL OF THE REMEDIES AVAILABLE TO IT UNDER THIS

CONTRACT AND AT LAW OR IN EQUITY INCLUDING ODHS’ RIGHT TO

SETOFF.

8. Ownership of Work Product. Not applicable

9. Indemnity.

a. CONTRACTOR SHALL DEFEND (SUBJECT TO ORS CHAPTER 180), SAVE, HOLD HARMLESS, AND INDEMNIFY THE STATE OF OREGON

AND ODHS AND THEIR OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS FROM

AND AGAINST ALL CLAIMS, SUITS, ACTIONS, LOSSES, DAMAGES,

LIABILITIES, COSTS AND EXPENSES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER,

INCLUDING ATTORNEYS FEES, RESULTING FROM, ARISING OUT OF,

OR RELATING TO THE ACTIVITIES OF CONTRACTOR OR ITS

OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, SUBCONTRACTORS, OR AGENTS UNDER

THIS CONTRACT.

b. INDEMNITY FOR INFRINGEMENT CLAIMS. WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF SECTION 9.a. ABOVE, CONTRACTOR EXPRESSLY

AGREES TO DEFEND, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD ODHS, THE STATE OF

OREGON AND THEIR AGENCIES, SUBDIVISIONS, OFFICERS,

DIRECTORS, AGENTS, AND EMPLOYEES HARMLESS FROM ANY AND

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ALL CLAIMS, SUITS, ACTIONS, LOSSES, LIABILITIES, COSTS,

EXPENSES, INCLUDING ATTORNEYS FEES, AND DAMAGES ARISING

OUT OF OR RELATED TO ANY CLAIMS THAT THE WORK, THE WORK

PRODUCT OR ANY OTHER TANGIBLE OR INTANGIBLE ITEMS

DELIVERED TO ODHS BY CONTRACTOR THAT MAY BE THE SUBJECT

OF PROTECTION UNDER ANY STATE OR FEDERAL INTELLECTUAL

PROPERTY LAW OR DOCTRINE, OR ODHS’ USE THEREOF, INFRINGES

ANY PATENT, COPYRIGHT, TRADE SECRET, TRADEMARK, TRADE

DRESS, MASK WORK, UTILITY DESIGN, OR OTHER PROPRIETARY

RIGHT OF ANY THIRD PARTY; PROVIDED, THAT THE STATE OF

OREGON SHALL PROVIDE CONTRACTOR WITH PROMPT WRITTEN

NOTICE OF ANY INFRINGEMENT CLAIM.

THIS SECTION SHALL SURVIVE EXPIRATION OR TERMINATION OF THIS

CONTRACT.

10. Default; Remedies; Termination.

a. Default by Contractor. Contractor shall be in default under this Contract if:

(1) Contractor institutes or has instituted against it insolvency, receivership or bankruptcy proceedings, makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or ceases doing business on a regular basis; or

(2) Contractor no longer holds a license or certificate that is required for Contractor to perform its obligations under the Contract and Contractor has not obtained such license or certificate within 14 calendar days after ODHS’ notice or such longer period as ODHS may specify in such notice;

or

(3) Contractor commits any material breach or default of any covenant, warranty, obligation or agreement under this Contract, fails to perform the Work under this Contract within the time specified herein or any extension thereof, or so fails to pursue the Work as to endanger Contractor’s performance under this Contract in accordance with its terms, and such breach, default or failure is not cured within 14 calendar days after ODHS’ notice, or such longer period as ODHS may specify in such notice; or

(4) Contractor failed to comply with the tax laws of this state or a political subdivision of this state before the Contractor executed this Contract or fails to comply with the tax laws of this state or a political subdivision of this state during the term of this Contract.

b. ODHS’ Remedies for Contractor’s Default. In the event Contractor is in default under Section 10.a. above, ODHS may, at its option, pursue any or all of the remedies available to it under this Contract and at law or in equity, including, but not limited to:

(1) termination of this Contract under Section 10.e.(2) below;

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(2) withholding all monies due for Work and Work Products that Contractor has failed to deliver within any scheduled completion dates or has performed inadequately or defectively;

(3) initiation of an action or proceeding for damages, specific performance, or declaratory or injunctive relief; or

(4) exercise of its right of recovery of overpayments under Section 7., “Recovery of Overpayment”, of this Exhibit B.

These remedies are cumulative to the extent the remedies are not inconsistent, and ODHS may pursue any remedy or remedies singly, collectively, successively or in any order whatsoever. If a court determines that Contractor was not in default under Section 10.a. above, then Contractor shall be entitled to the same remedies as if this Contract was terminated pursuant to Section 10.e.(1) below.

c. Default by ODHS. ODHS shall be in default under this Contract if ODHS commits any material breach or default of any covenant, warranty, or obligation under this Contract, and such breach or default is not cured within 30 calendar days after Contractor's notice or such longer period as Contractor may specify in such notice.

d. Contractor’s Remedies for ODHS’ Default. In the event ODHS terminates the Contract under Section 10.e.(1) below, or in the event ODHS is in default under Section 10.c. above, and whether or not Contractor elects to exercise its right to terminate the Contract under Section 10.e.(3) below, Contractor's sole monetary remedy shall be: (i) with respect to Work compensable at a stated rate, a claim for unpaid invoices, time worked within any limits set forth in this Contract but not yet invoiced, authorized expenses incurred and interest within the limits permitted under ORS 293.462, and (ii) with respect to deliverable-based Work, a claim for the sum designated for completing the deliverable multiplied by the percentage of Work completed and accepted by ODHS, less previous amounts paid and any claim(s) that ODHS has against Contractor. In no event shall ODHS be liable to Contractor for any expenses related to termination of this Contract or for anticipated profits. If previous amounts paid to Contractor exceed the amount due to Contractor under this Section 10.d., Contractor shall immediately pay any excess to ODHS upon written demand. If Contractor does not immediately pay the excess, ODHS may recover the overpayments in accordance with Section 7., “Recovery of Overpayments”, and may pursue any other remedy that may be available to it.

e. Termination.

(1) ODHS’ Right to Terminate at its Discretion. At its sole discretion, ODHS may terminate this Contract:

(a) For its convenience upon 30 days’ prior written notice by ODHS to

Contractor;

(b) Immediately upon written notice if ODHS fails to receive funding, appropriations, limitations, allotments or other expenditure authority at levels sufficient to pay for the Work or Work Products;

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(c) Immediately upon written notice if federal or state laws, regulations, or guidelines are modified or interpreted in such a way that ODHS’ purchase of the Work or Work Products under this Contract is prohibited, or ODHS is prohibited from paying for such Work or Work Products from the planned funding source; or

(d) Immediately upon written notice to Contractor if there is a threat to the health, safety, or welfare of any ODHS client or recipient of services under this Contract, including any Medicaid Eligible Individual, under its care.

(2) ODHS’ Right to Terminate for Cause. In addition to any other rights and remedies ODHS may have under this Contract, ODHS may terminate this Contract immediately upon written notice to Contractor, or at such later date as ODHS may establish in such notice, if Contractor is in default under Section 10.a. above.

(3) Contractor's Right to Terminate for Cause. Contractor may terminate this Contract upon 30 days written notice to ODHS, or at such later date as Contractor may establish in such notice, if ODHS is in default under Section 10.c. above, and ODHS fails to cure such default within 30 calendar days after ODHS receives Contractor's notice or such longer period as Contractor may specify in such notice.

(4) Mutual Termination. The Contract may be terminated immediately upon mutual written consent of the parties or at such other time as the parties may agree in the written consent.

(5) Return of Property. Upon termination of this Contract for any reason whatsoever, Contractor shall immediately deliver to ODHS all of ODHS’ property that is in the possession or under the control of Contractor at that time. This Section 10.e.(5) survives the expiration or termination of this Contract.

(6) Effect of Termination: Upon receiving a notice of termination of this Contract, or upon issuing a notice of termination to ODHS, Contractor shall immediately cease all activities under this Contract, unless in a notice issued by ODHS, ODHS expressly directs otherwise.

11. Stop-Work Order. ODHS may, at any time, by written notice to the Contractor, require the Contractor to stop all, or any part of the work required by this Contract for a period of up to 90 days after the date of the notice, or for any further period to which the parties may agree through a duly executed amendment. Upon receipt of the notice, Contractor shall immediately comply with the Stop-Work Order terms and take all necessary steps to minimize the incurrence of costs allocable to the Work affected by the stop work order notice. Within a period of 90 days after issuance of the written notice, or within any extension of that period to which the parties have agreed, ODHS shall either:

a. Cancel or modify the stop work order by a supplementary written notice; or

b. Terminate the work as permitted by either the Default or the Convenience provisions of Section 10., “Default; Remedies; Termination.”

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If the Stop Work Order is canceled, ODHS may, after receiving and evaluating a request by the Contractor, make an adjustment in the time required to complete this Contract and the Contract price by a duly executed amendment.

12. Limitation of Liabilities. EXCEPT FOR LIABILITY ARISING UNDER OR

RELATED TO SECTION 9., “INDEMNITY”, NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE LIABLE

FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR

RELATED TO THIS CONTRACT.

13. Insurance. Contractor shall maintain insurance as set forth in Exhibit C, attached hereto.

14. Records Maintenance, Access. Contractor shall maintain all financial records relating to this Contract in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. In addition, Contractor shall maintain any other records, books, documents, papers, plans, records of shipments and payments, and writings of Contractor, whether in paper, electronic or other form, that are pertinent to this Contract, in such a manner as to clearly document Contractor's performance. All financial records, other records, books, documents, papers, plans, records of shipments and payments, and writings of Contractor, whether in paper, electronic or other form, that are pertinent to this Contract, are collectively referred to as “Records.” Contractor acknowledges and agrees that ODHS, the Secretary of State's Office, and the federal government, and their duly authorized representatives shall have access to all Records to perform examinations and audits, and to make excerpts and transcripts. Contractor shall retain and keep accessible all Records for the longest of:

a. Six years following final payment and termination of this Contract;

b. The period as may be required by applicable law, including the records retention schedules set forth in OAR Chapter 166; or

c. Until the conclusion of any audit, controversy or litigation arising out of or related to this Contract.

15. Information Privacy/Security/Access. If the Work performed under this Contract requires Contractor or, when allowed, its subcontractor(s), to have access to or use of any ODHS computer system or other ODHS Information Asset for which ODHS imposes security requirements, and ODHS grants Contractor or its subcontractor(s) access to such ODHS Information Assets or Network and Information Systems, Contractor shall comply and require all subcontractor(s) to which such access has been granted to comply with OAR 407-014-0300 through 407-014-0320, as such rules may be revised from time to time. For purposes of this Section, “Information Asset” and “Network and Information System” have the meaning set forth in OAR 407-014-0305, as such rule may be revised from time to time.

16. Force Majeure. No party is responsible for delay or default caused by an event beyond its reasonable control. ODHS may terminate this Contract, without liability to Contractor, upon written notice after reasonably determining the delay or default reasonably prevents performance of this Contract.

17. Foreign Contractor. If Contractor is not domiciled in or registered to do business in the State of Oregon, Contractor shall promptly provide to the Department of Revenue and the Secretary of State Corporation Division all information required by those agencies relative to this Contract.

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18. Subcontracts; Assignment; Successors. Contractor shall not assign, transfer, or subcontract rights or…