ADSPO15-080717-A9_IRS_Language__executed_.pdf

This document is a Contract Amendment (Amendment No. Nine) for Data Center Services between CenturyLink/d/b/a Qwest Communications Corp. and the Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA) State Procurement Office, located in Phoenix, Arizona. The amendment involves the Arizona Department of Revenue's Modernization Project and includes an IRS Addendum with specific terms and conditions governing the handling of Federal Tax Information (FTI).

The amendment primarily focuses on establishing strict protocols for data handling, security, and confidentiality related to the contractor's services. Key provisions include background check requirements for employees with FTI access, mandatory confidentiality of all return and return information, secure data storage and processing standards, and specific guidelines for managing and protecting sensitive tax information. The contract emphasizes that all work will be performed under the contractor's supervision, with no work to be subcontracted without prior written approval, and explicitly restricts all work to be performed within the United States. The amendment maintains the overall terms of the original contract, with the contractor's total liability subject to specific limitations outlined in the document.