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Orange County, San Diego City, California

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Model Contract Summary

This is a model contract document for WIOA Title I Career Services between the County of Orange, California, through OC Community Resources, and a to-be-determined subrecipient for delivering workforce development services to adult and dislocated worker populations. The contract encompasses comprehensive career services including job search assistance, job readiness training, resume development, supportive services, case management, and occupational training. The initial contract term runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, for a twelve-month period, with options for three additional one-year renewal terms at the County's discretion. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting was held on October 23, 2025, with written questions due by November 19, 2025, at 2:00 pm, and proposals due by December 10, 2025. Services will be delivered at two primary Workforce Solutions Centers located in Brea and Laguna Niguel, along with affiliate locations and a mobile unit throughout Orange County and San Diego City.

The total contract funding is $5,000,000, with $2,350,000 allocated for the WIOA Adult Program and $2,650,000 for the WIOA Dislocated Worker Program, subject to federal funding availability. Reimbursement is structured on a monthly cost-reimbursement basis, with invoices due by the tenth day of each month for the prior month's actual expenditures. The contract imposes a 15 percent administrative (indirect) cost limitation on allowable reimbursement. Funding derives from federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Adult and Dislocated Worker Formula Grant programs, with the Employment Development Department and County of Orange serving as pass-through entities. The subrecipient must demonstrate a minimum of three years of workforce program experience, maintain current certifications and active business entity status, comply with all federal and state workforce regulations, and maintain comprehensive financial management systems consistent with generally accepted accounting principles and 2 CFR Part 200 requirements.

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County of Orange OC Community Resources

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CONTRACT

MODEL CONTRACT

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BETWEEN

COUNTY OF ORANGE

AND

TBD

FOR

WIOA Title I - Career Services - Adult & Dislocated Worker

This Model Contract for WIOA Title I - Career Services - Adult & Dislocated Worker (Contract) is made and entered into as of the date fully executed by and between the County of Orange, a political subdivision of the State of California (“County”), and TBD, a TBD (Subrecipient), with County and Subrecipient sometimes referred to as Party or collectively as Parties.

ATTACHMENTS

This Contract is comprised of this document and the following Attachments and Exhibits, which are attached hereto and incorporated by reference into this Contract:

Attachment A – Scope of Services

Attachment B – Payment and Compensation

Attachment C - Budget Schedule

Attachment D - Staffing Plan

Attachment E - Performance Standards

Attachment F - Federal Award Identification Number

Exhibit 1 - Drug Free Workplace Certification

Exhibit 2 - Debarment and Suspension Certificate

Exhibit 3 - Certification Regarding Lobbying

Exhibit 4 - Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying

Exhibit 5 - OC Community Resources Contract Reimbursement Policy

Exhibit 6 - Homeless Service System Pillars Attestation

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Subrecipient and County are entering into this Contract for WIOA Title I - Career Services - Adult & Dislocated Worker under a firm fixed fee Contract; and, 012-2933801-JM

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Worker

WHEREAS, County solicited Contract for WIOA Title I - Career Services - Adult & Dislocated Worker as set forth herein, and Subrecipient represented that it is qualified to provide WIOA Title I

- Career Services - Adult & Dislocated Worker to the County as further set forth here; and, WHEREAS, Subrecipient agrees to provide WIOA Title I - Career Services - Adult & Dislocated Worker to the County as further set forth in the Scope of Services, attached hereto as Attachment A;

and, WHEREAS, County agrees to pay Subrecipient based on the schedule of fees set forth in Payment and Compensation, attached hereto as Attachment B; and, WHEREAS, Subrecipient agrees to manage allotted funding set forth in the Budget Schedule, attached hereto as Attachment C; and WHEREAS, Subrecipient agrees to provide staff set forth in Staffing Plan, attached hereto as Attachment D; and WHEREAS, Subrecipient agrees to meet the Performance Standards requirements set forth in attached hereto as Attachment E; and WHEREAS, Subrecipient received notification of the Federal Award Identification Number, attached hereto as Attachment F; and

WHEREAS, the County Board of Supervisors has authorized the Procurement Officer or designee to enter into a Contract for WIOA Title I - Career Services - Adult & Dislocated Worker with the Subrecipient; and, NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties mutually agree as follows:

DEFINITIONS

"Administrator” The Executive Director, of Orange County Workforce and Economic Development Division (WEDD), as subdivision within the Orange County Community Services (“OCCS”) department, or designee thereof.

“Contract Administrator” means the designated Manager, a County's Deputy Procurement Agent (“DPA”) within the Contract Development and Management (“CDM”) team, who shall administer the contractual responsibilities for this Contract and manage all contractual changes as necessary or reasonable to comply with County Policies.

“County’s Project Manager” means the designated Manager with the County Program Management team who shall administer and monitor the services within this Contract as is necessary or reasonable to comply with County policies.

“Director” means the County Director of the Orange County Community Resources (“OCCR”) department.

ARTICLES

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GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. Governing Law and Venue:

This Contract has been negotiated and executed in the state of California and shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the state of California. In the event of any legal action to enforce or interpret this Contract, the sole and exclusive venue shall be a court of competent jurisdiction located in Orange County, California, and the parties hereto agree to and do hereby submit to the jurisdiction of such court, notwithstanding Code of Civil Procedure Section 394. Furthermore, the parties specifically agree to waive any and all rights to request that an action be transferred for adjudication to another county.

2. Entire Contract:

This Contract contains the entire Contract between the parties with respect to the matters herein, and there are no restrictions, promises, warranties or undertakings other than those set forth herein or referred to herein. No exceptions, alternatives, substitutes or revisions are valid or binding on County unless authorized by County in writing. Electronic acceptance of any additional terms, conditions or supplemental Contracts by any County employee or agent, including but not limited to installers of software, shall not be valid or binding on County unless accepted in writing by County’s Deputy Procurement Agent or designee.

3. Amendments:

No alteration or variation of the terms of this Contract shall be valid unless made in writing and signed by the parties; no oral understanding or agreement not incorporated herein shall be binding on either of the parties; and no exceptions, alternatives, substitutes or revisions are valid or binding on County unless authorized by County in writing.

4. Taxes:

N/A

5. Delivery:

Time of delivery of commodities and services is of the essence in this Contract. County reserves the right to refuse any commodities and services and to cancel all or any part of the commodities not conforming to applicable specifications, drawings, samples or descriptions or services that do not conform to the prescribed scope of services. Acceptance of any part of the order for commodities shall not bind County to accept future shipments nor deprive it of the right to return commodities already accepted at Subrecipient’s expense. Over shipments and under shipments of commodities shall be only as agreed to in writing by County. Delivery shall not be deemed to be complete until all commodities or services have actually been received and accepted in writing by County.

6. Acceptance Payment:

Unless otherwise agreed to in writing by County, 1) acceptance shall not be deemed complete unless in writing and until all the commodities/services have actually been received, inspected, and tested to the satisfaction of County, and 2) payment shall be made in arrears after satisfactory acceptance.

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7. Warranty:

Subrecipient expressly warrants that the services covered by this Contract are fit for the particular purpose for which they are intended. Acceptance of this order shall constitute an agreement upon Subrecipient’s part to indemnify, defend and hold County and its indemnities as identified in the Insurance and Indemnification section, and as more fully described in the Insurance and Indemnification section harmless from liability, loss, damage and expense, including reasonable counsel fees, incurred or sustained by County by reason of the failure of the goods/services to conform to such warranties, faulty work performance, negligent or unlawful acts, and non-compliance with any applicable state or federal codes, ordinances, orders, or statutes, including the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and the California Industrial Safety Act. Such remedies shall be in addition to any other remedies provided by law.

8. Patent/Copyright Materials/Proprietary Infringement:

Unless otherwise expressly provided in this Contract, Subrecipient shall be solely responsible for clearing the right to use any patented or copyrighted materials in the performance of this Contract. Subrecipient warrants that any software as modified through services provided hereunder will not infringe upon or violate any patent, proprietary right, or trade secret right of any third party. Subrecipient agrees that, in accordance with the more specific requirement contained in the Insurance and Indemnification section, it shall indemnify, defend and hold County and County Indemnitees harmless from any and all such claims and be responsible for payment of all costs, damages, penalties and expenses related to or arising from such claim(s), including, costs and expenses but not including attorney’s fees.

9. Assignment:

The terms, covenants, and conditions contained herein shall apply to and bind the heirs, successors, executors, administrators and assigns of the parties. Furthermore, neither the performance of this Contract nor any portion thereof may be assigned by Subrecipient without the express written consent of County. Any attempt by Subrecipient to assign the performance or any portion thereof of this Contract without the express written consent of County shall be invalid and shall constitute a breach of this Contract.

10. Non-Discrimination:

In the performance of this Contract, Subrecipient agrees that it will comply with the requirements of Section 1735 of the California Labor Code and not engage nor permit any subcontractors to engage in discrimination in employment of persons because of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, or sex of such persons. Subrecipient acknowledges that a violation of this provision shall subject Subrecipient to penalties pursuant to Section 1741 of the California Labor Code.

11. Termination:

In addition to any other remedies or rights it may have by law, County has the right to immediately terminate this Contract without penalty, cost, expense or liability of any kind (1) for cause ("Termination for Cause", as defined below), or (2) after 30 days’ written notice without cause, unless otherwise specified. Cause shall be defined as any material breach of contract, any misrepresentation or fraud on the part of Subrecipient. Exercise by County of its right to terminate Contract shall relieve County of all further compensation, obligation, cost, expense or liability of any kind.

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1. Termination for Cause. Termination for Cause shall mean the County’s termination of the Contract in the event of:

i. A violation of the law or failure to comply in a timely manner with any condition of this Contract;

ii. Inadequate program performance;

iii. Failure to comply with reporting requirements;

iv. Evidence that Subrecipient is in such an unsatisfactory financial condition, as determined by County, as to endanger performance of this Contract, including the loss of other funding sources;

v. Delinquency in payment of taxes or the costs of performance of this Contract in the ordinary course of business;

vi. Appointment of a trustee, receiver or liquidator for all or a substantial part of Subrecipient’s property, or institution of bankruptcy, reorganization, arrangement of liquidation proceedings by or against Subrecipient;

vii. Service of any writ of attachment, levy of execution, or commencement of garnishment proceedings against Subrecipient’s assets or income;

viii. Bankruptcy proceedings of Subrecipient;

ix. Finding of Subrecipient’s debarment or suspension;

x. Material change in Subrecipient’s organizational structure;

xi. Any breach of the Contract by Subrecipient; and

xii. Any misrepresentation, or fraud on the part of the Subrecipient.

2. Cost to Cover. In the event of any termination of the Contract, County may proceed with the work for which this Contract provides in any manner deemed proper by County. The cost to County of completing the work for which this Contract provides shall be deducted from any sums due Subrecipient under this Contract but Subrecipient shall not be relieved of liability. Notwithstanding the above, Subrecipient shall not be relieved of liability to County for damages sustained by County by virtue of any breach of this Contract by Subrecipient, and County may withhold any payments to Subrecipient until such time as the exact amount of damages due County from Subrecipient is determined.

3. Return of funds. Subrecipient agrees that upon expiration or notice of termination of this Contract or dissolution of Subrecipient’s entity, Subrecipient shall, immediately upon written demand, return to County all funds paid to Subrecipient by County, which are not payable for goods or services delivered prior to the termination or expiration of this Contract or the dissolution of Subrecipient’s entity.

Nothing in this Termination paragraph shall preclude the County from exercising its termination rights as set forth in (Contingency of Funds) of this Contract or under any other provision in the Contract.

12. Consent to Breach Not Waiver:

No term or provision of this Contract shall be deemed waived and no breach excused, unless such waiver or consent shall be in writing and signed by the party claimed to have waived or consented. Any consent by any party to, or waiver of, a breach by the other, whether express or implied, shall not constitute consent to, waiver of, or excuse for any other different or subsequent breach.

13. Independent Contractor:

Subrecipient shall be considered an independent contractor and neither Subrecipient, its employees, nor anyone working under Subrecipient shall be considered an agent or an employee of County. Neither

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Subrecipient, its employees nor anyone working under Subrecipient shall qualify for workers’ compensation or other fringe benefits of any kind through County.

14. Performance Warranty:

Subrecipient shall warrant all work under this Contract, taking necessary steps and precautions to perform the work to County’s satisfaction. Subrecipient shall be responsible for the professional quality, technical assurance, timely completion and coordination of all documentation and other commodities/services furnished by Subrecipient under this Contract. Subrecipient shall perform all work diligently, carefully, and in a good and workmanlike manner; shall furnish all necessary labor, supervision, machinery, equipment, materials, and supplies, shall at its sole expense obtain and maintain all permits and licenses required by public authorities, including those of County required in its governmental capacity, in connection with performance of the work. If permitted to subcontract, Subrecipient shall be fully responsible for all work performed by subcontractors.

15. Changes:

Subrecipient shall make no changes in the work or perform any additional work without County’s specific written approval.

16. Change of Ownership/Name, Litigation Status, Conflicts with County Interests:

Subrecipient agrees that if there is a change or transfer in ownership of Subrecipient’s business prior to completion of this Contract, and the County agrees to an assignment of the Contract, the new owners shall be required under terms of sale or other transfer to assume Subrecipient’s duties and obligations contained in this Contract and complete them to the satisfaction of the County.

Notwithstanding other notice or termination provisions contained herein, County reserves the right to immediately terminate this Contract, as of the date on which the County provides written determination of termination of this Contract under this provision anytime upon or after assignment, in the event that the County determines that the assignee is not qualified or is otherwise unacceptable to the County for the provision of services or commodities under this Contract. In the event of an immediate termination under this provision, the Subrecipient shall promptly refund the County an amount equal to the pro rata portion of any charges the County paid in advance for any remaining portion of the Contract after the date of termination. Likewise, the County shall not be liable for payment for any remaining services not yet provided and accepted by the County under this Contract after the date of termination for any payments to be made in arrears pursuant to the terms of the Contract.

In addition, Subrecipient has the duty to notify the County in writing of any change in the Subrecipient’s status with respect to name changes that do not require an assignment of the Contract. The Subrecipient is also obligated to notify the County in writing if the Subrecipient becomes a party to any litigation against the County, or a party to litigation that may reasonably affect the Subrecipient’s performance under the Contract, as well as any potential conflicts of interest between Subrecipient and County that may arise prior to or during the period of Contract performance. While Subrecipient will be required to provide this information without prompting from the County any time there is a change in Subrecipient’s name, conflict of interest or litigation status, Subrecipient must also provide an update to the County of its status in these areas whenever requested by the County.

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The Subrecipient shall exercise reasonable care and diligence to prevent any actions or conditions that could result in a conflict with County interests. In addition to the Subrecipient, this obligation shall apply to the Subrecipient’s employees, agents, and subcontractors associated with the provision of goods and services provided under this Contract. The Subrecipient’s efforts shall include, but not be limited to establishing rules and procedures preventing its employees, agents, and subcontractors from providing or offering gifts, entertainment, payments, loans or other considerations which could be deemed to influence or appear to influence County staff or elected officers in the performance of their duties.

17. Force Majeure:

Subrecipient shall not be assessed with liquidated damages or unsatisfactory performance penalties during any delay beyond the time named for the performance of this Contract caused by any act of God, war, civil disorder, employment strike or other cause beyond its reasonable control, provided Subrecipient gives written notice of the cause of the delay to County within 36 hours of the start of the delay and Subrecipient avails himself of any available remedies.

18. Confidentiality:

Subrecipient agrees to maintain the confidentiality of all County and County-related records and information pursuant to all statutory laws relating to privacy and confidentiality that currently exist or exist at any time during the term of this Contract. All such records and information shall be considered confidential and kept confidential by Subrecipient and Subrecipient’s staff, agents and employees.

19. Compliance with Laws:

Subrecipient represents and warrants that services to be provided under this Contract shall fully comply, at Subrecipient’s expense, with all standards, laws, statutes, restrictions, ordinances, requirements, and regulations, program requirements, grant terms, and applicable executive orders, including, but not limited to, those issued by County in its governmental capacity, the laws, regulations, and requirements set forth in (Compliance with Law - Contract) of this Contract, and all other laws applicable to the services at the time services are provided to and accepted by County (collectively "laws"). Subrecipient acknowledges that County is relying on Subrecipient to ensure such compliance, and pursuant to the requirements of the Insurance and Indemnification section, Subrecipient agrees that it shall defend, indemnify and hold County and County Indemnitees harmless from all liability, damages, costs and expenses arising from or related to a violation of such laws.

Subrecipient shall remain in compliance and in good standing, maintaining current and active business entity and/or nonprofit registration status, with all applicable federal, state and local registration requirements at the time of execution of the contract through the duration of the term of the Contract, and shall provide annual confirmation of current and active status to County through the term of the Contract.

20. Freight:

N/A

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21. Severability:

If any term, covenant, condition or provision of this Contract is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, the remainder of the provisions hereof shall remain in full force and effect and shall in no way be affected, impaired or invalidated thereby.

22. Attorney Fees:

In any action or proceeding to enforce or interpret any provision of this Contract, each party shall bear their own attorney’s fees, costs and expenses.

23. Interpretation:

This Contract has been negotiated at arm’s length and between persons sophisticated and knowledgeable in the matters dealt with in this Contract. In addition, each party had been represented by experienced and knowledgeable independent legal counsel of their own choosing or has knowingly declined to seek such counsel despite being encouraged and given the opportunity to do so. Each party further acknowledges that they have not been influenced to any extent whatsoever in executing this Contract by any other party hereto or by any person representing them, or both. Accordingly, any rule or law (including California Civil Code Section 1654) or legal decision that would require interpretation of any ambiguities in this Contract against the party that has drafted it is not applicable and is waived. The provisions of this Contract shall be interpreted in a reasonable manner to effect the purpose of the parties and this Contract.

24. Employee Eligibility Verification:

Subrecipient warrants that it fully complies with all Federal and State statutes and regulations regarding the employment of aliens and others and that all its employees performing work under this Contract meet the citizenship or alien status requirement set forth in Federal statutes and regulations. Subrecipient shall obtain, from all employees performing work hereunder, all verification and other documentation of employment eligibility status required by Federal or State statutes and regulations including, but not limited to, the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, 8 U.S.C. §1324 et seq., as they currently exist and as they may be hereafter amended. Subrecipient shall retain all such documentation for all covered employees for the period prescribed by the law. Subrecipient shall indemnify, defend with counsel approved in writing by County, and hold harmless, County, its agents, officers, and employees from employer sanctions and any other liability which may be assessed against Subrecipient or County or both in connection with any alleged violation of any Federal or State statutes or regulations pertaining to the eligibility for employment of any persons performing work under this Contract.

25. Audits/Inspections:

Subrecipient agrees to permit County’s Auditor-Controller or the Auditor-Controller’s authorized representative (including auditors from a private auditing firm hired by County) access during normal working hours to all books, accounts, records, reports, files, financial records, supporting documentation, including payroll and accounts payable/receivable records, and other papers or property of Subrecipient for the purpose of auditing or inspecting any aspect of performance under this Contract. The inspection and/or audit will be confined to those matters connected with the performance of Contract including, but not limited to, the costs of administering Contract. County will provide reasonable notice of such an audit or inspection.

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County reserves the right to audit and verify Subrecipient’s records before final payment is made.

Subrecipient agrees to maintain such records for possible audit for a minimum of three years after final payment, unless a longer period of records retention is stipulated under this Contract or by law. Subrecipient agrees to allow interviews of any employees or others who might reasonably have information related to such records. Further, Subrecipient agrees to include a similar right to County to audit records and interview staff of any subcontractor related to performance of this Contract.

Should Subrecipient cease to exist as a legal entity, Subrecipient’s records pertaining to this Contract shall be forwarded to County’s project manager.

26. Contingency of Funds:

Subrecipient acknowledges that funding or portions of funding for this Contract may be contingent upon State or Federal budget approval; receipt of funds from, and/or obligation of funds by, the State of California or Federal government to County; and inclusion of sufficient funding for the services hereunder in the budget approved by County’s Board of Supervisors for each fiscal year covered by this Contract. If such approval, funding or appropriations are not forthcoming, or are otherwise limited, County may terminate upon ten (10) days written notice or modify this Contract without penalty.

County’s obligation to pay Subrecipient, and Subrecipient’s rights to be paid and/or retain amounts paid under this Contract, are contingent on the applicable funding source funding the amounts Subrecipient submits for reimbursement under this Contract. If the County, a state or federal agency, or other funding source deems any amount paid under this Contract to be disallowed or ineligible, or if any amount paid to Subrecipient is not funded by the funding source, or if the County is required to repay any amount to the funding source, at any time including following any audit(s), Subrecipient shall repay the County within 30 days’ after receiving the County’s written demand for repayment.

27. Expenditure Limit:

Subrecipient shall notify County of Orange assigned Deputy Procurement Agent in writing when the expenditures against Contract reach 75 percent of the dollar limit on Contract. County will not be responsible for any expenditure overruns and will not pay for work exceeding the dollar limit on Contract unless a written and approved change to scope of services to cover those costs has been issued. Board of Supervisor approval may be required.

28. California Public Records Act:

Subrecipient and County agree and acknowledge that all information and documents related to the award and performance of this Contract may be subject to disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act, California Government Code Section 7920.000 et seq. Subrecipient shall not respond to any California Public Records Act request directed at County; all responses shall be handled by County.

INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE PROVISIONS

1. Indemnification

Subrecipient agrees to indemnify, defend with counsel approved in writing by County, and hold County, its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents and those special districts and agencies which

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County’s Board of Supervisors acts as the governing Board (“County Indemnitees”) harmless from any claims, demands or liability of any kind or nature, including but not limited to personal injury or property damage, arising from or related to the services, products or other performance provided by Subrecipient pursuant to this Contract. If judgment is entered against Subrecipient and County by a court of competent jurisdiction because of the concurrent active negligence of County or County Indemnitees, Subrecipient and County agree that liability will be apportioned as determined by the court. Neither Party shall request a jury apportionment. Notwithstanding anything stated above, nothing contained herein shall relieve Subrecipient of any insurance requirements of obligations created elsewhere in this Contract.

2. General Insurance Requirements

Prior to the provision of services under this Contract, the Subrecipient agrees to carry all required insurance at Subrecipient’s expense, including all endorsements required herein, necessary to satisfy the County that the insurance provisions of this Contract have been complied with. Subrecipientagrees to keep such insurance coverage current, provide Certificates of Insurance, and endorsements to the County during the entire term of this Contract.

Subrecipient shall ensure that all subcontractors performing work on behalf of Subrecipient pursuant to this Contract shall be covered under Subrecipient’s insurance as an Additional Insured or maintain insurance subject to the same terms and conditions as set forth herein for Subrecipient. Subrecipient shall not allow subcontractors to work if subcontractors have less than the level of coverage required by County from Subrecipient under this Contract. It is the obligation of Subrecipient to provide notice of the insurance requirements to every subcontractor and to receive proof of insurance prior to allowing any subcontractor to begin work. Such proof of insurance must be maintained by Subrecipient through the entirety of this Contract for inspection by County representative(s) at any reasonable time.

All self-insured retentions (SIR)’s shall be clearly stated on the Certificate of Insurance. Any SIR in excess of Fifty Thousand Dollars $50,000 shall specifically be approved by the County’s Risk Manager, or designee. The County reserves the right to require current audited financial reports from Subrecipient. If Subrecipient is self-insured, Subrecipient will indemnify the County for any and all claims resulting or arising from Subrecipient’s services in accordance with the indemnity provision stated in this contract.

If the Subrecipient fails to maintain insurance acceptable to the County for the full term of this Contract, the County may terminate this Contract.

Qualified Insurer

The policy or policies of insurance must be issued by an insurer with a minimum rating of A- (Secure A.M.

Best's Rating) and VIII (Financial Size Category as determined by the most current edition of the Best's Key Rating Guide/Property-Casualty/United States or ambest.com).

If the insurance carrier does not have an A.M. Best Rating of A-/VIII, the CEO/Office of Risk Management retains the right to approve or reject a carrier after a review of the company's performance and financial ratings.

The policy or policies of insurance maintained by the Subrecipient shall provide the minimum limits and coverage as set forth below.

Increased insurance limits may be satisfied with Excess/Umbrella policies. Excess/Umbrella policies when required must provide Follow Form coverage.

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All insurance policies required by this Contract shall waive all rights of subrogation against the County of Orange, its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, and agents when acting within the scope of their appointment or employment.

Subrecipient shall provide thirty (30) days prior written notice to the County of any policy cancellation or non-renewal and ten (10) days prior written notice where cancellation is due to non-payment of premium and provide a copy of the cancellation notice to County. Failure to provide written notice of cancellation may constitute a material breach of the Contract, upon which the County may suspend or terminate this Contract.

Insurance certificates should be forwarded to the agency/department address listed on the solicitation.

If the Subrecipient fails to provide the insurance certificates and endorsements within ten (10) days of notification by CEO/Procurement or the agency/department procurement division, award may be made to the next qualified vendor.

County expressly retains the right to require Subrecipient to increase or decrease insurance of any of the above insurance types throughout the term of this Contract. Any increase or decrease in insurance will be as deemed by County of Orange Risk Manager as appropriate to adequately protect County.

County shall notify Subrecipient in writing of changes in the insurance requirements. If Subrecipient does not provide acceptable Certificates of Insurance and endorsements to County incorporating such changes within thirty (30) days of receipt of such notice, this Contract may be in breach without further notice to Subrecipient, and County shall be entitled to all legal remedies.

The procuring of such required policy or policies of insurance shall not be construed to limit Subrecipient's liability hereunder nor to fulfill the indemnification provisions and requirements of this Contract, nor act in any way to reduce the policy coverage and limits available from the insurer.

3. Commercial General Liability

Minimum limits and coverage

$1,000,000 per occurrence; $2,000,000 aggregate

Required Coverage Forms

The Commercial General Liability coverage shall be written on occurrence basis utilizing Insurance Services Office (ISO) form CG 00 01, or a substitute form providing liability coverage at least as broad.

Required Endorsements

The Commercial General Liability policy shall contain the following endorsements, which shall accompany the Certificate of Insurance:

A. An Additional Insured endorsement using ISO form CG 20 26 04 13, or a form at least as broad naming the County of Orange its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, and agents as Additional Insureds, or provide blanket coverage, which will state As Required by Written Contract.

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B. A primary non-contributory endorsement using ISO form CG 20 01 04 13, or a form at least as broad evidencing that the Subrecipient's insurance is primary, and any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the County shall be excess and non-contributing.

The Commercial General Liability policy shall contain a severability of interests clause also known as a “separation of insureds” clause (standard in the ISO CG 0001 policy).

4. Automobile Liability including coverage for owned or scheduled, non-owned and hired vehicles

Minimum limits and coverage

$1,000,000 combined Single Limit

Required Coverage Forms

The Business Auto Liability coverage shall be written on ISO form CA 00 01, CA 00 05, CA 0012, CA 00 20, or a substitute form providing coverage at least as broad.

5. Workers' Compensation

Minimum limits and coverage

Statutory

Required Endorsements

The Workers’ Compensation policy shall contain a waiver of subrogation endorsement waiving all rights of subrogation against the County of Orange, its elected and appointed officials, officers, agents, and employees or provide blanket coverage, which will state As Required by Written Contract.

6. Employers Liability Insurance

Minimum limits and coverage

$1,000,000 per accident or disease

7. Network Security & Privacy Liability

Minimum limits and coverage

$1,000,000 per claims-made

Required Endorsements

The Network Security and Privacy Liability policy shall contain the following endorsements which shall accompany the Certificate of Insurance:

A. An Additional Insured endorsement naming the County of Orange, its elected and appointed officials, officers, agents, and employees as Additional Insureds for its vicarious liability.

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B. A primary and non-contributory endorsement evidencing that the Subrecipient’s insurance is primary, and any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the County of Orange shall be excess and non-contributing.

If Subrecipient's Network Security & Privacy Liability is a "Claims-Made" policy, Subrecipient shall agree to the following:

A. The retroactive date must be shown and must be before the date of the contract or the beginning of the Contract services.

B. Insurance must be maintained, and evidence of insurance must be provided for at least three (3) years after expiration or earlier termination of Contract services.

C. If coverage is canceled or non-renewed, and not replaced with another claims-made policy form with a retroactive date prior to the effective date of the contract services, Subrecipient must purchase an extended reporting period for a minimum of three (3) years after expiration of earlier termination of the Contract.

8. Professional Liability or Errors and Omissions

Minimum limits and coverage

$1,000,000 per claims-made or occurrence; $1,000,000 aggregate

Required Endorsements

If Subrecipient's Professional Liability or Errors and Omissions is a "Claims-Made" policy, Subrecipient shall agree to the following:

A. The retroactive date must be shown and must be before the date of the contract or the beginning of the Contract services.

B. Insurance must be maintained, and evidence of insurance must be provided for at least three (3) years after expiration or earlier termination of Contract services.

C. If coverage is canceled or non-renewed, and not replaced with another claims-made policy form with a retroactive date prior to the effective date of the contract services, Subrecipient must purchase an extended reporting period for a minimum of three (3) years after expiration of earlier termination of the Contract.

9. Employee Dishonesty (Client Coverage)

Minimum limits and coverage

(Limit commensurate limit with exposure)

Required Endorsements

The County of Orange shall be the loss payee on the Employee Dishonesty coverage. A Loss Payee endorsement evidencing that the County of Orange is a Loss Payee shall accompany the Certificate of Insurance.

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ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. Scope of Contract:

This Contract specifies contractual terms and conditions by which County will procure WIOA Title I - Career Services - Adult & Dislocated Worker Items from Subrecipient as further detailed in the "Scope of Services" Attachment.

2. Term of Contract:

The initial term of this Contract shall become effective Wednesday, July 1, 2026 and continue through June 30, 2027 for twelve (12) months, unless otherwise terminated as provided herein.

3. Renewal:

This Contract may be renewed by mutual written agreement of both Parties for three (3) additional one (1) year terms. Renewals will be at the County’s discretion and the County does not have to give reason if it elects not to renew. Renewal periods may be subject to approval by the County of Orange Board of Supervisors. The costs for any renewal periods shall be substantially similar to the initial term of the Contract and continue to be reasonable and necessary for all renewals. In connection with a possible renewal, the County shall have the right to consider Subrecipient’s actual expenditures, the units of service, the current cost policy standards, and changes in program requirements, and Subrecipient shall, upon the County’s request, promptly provide to the County all documentation related to such items.

4. Maximum Obligation:

The total Maximum Obligation of County to the Subrecipient for the cost of services provided in accordance with this Contract is $TBD with individual Maximum Obligation budgets for each Fiscal Year as further detailed in the Budget Schedule, identified and incorporated herein by the "Budget Schedule" Attachment.

5. Adjustments – Scope of Services:

No adjustments made to the Scope of Services will be authorized without prior written approval of County assigned Deputy Procurement Agent (DPA).

6. Amendments - Changes/Extra Work:

The Subrecipient shall make no changes to this Contract without the County’s written consent. In the event that there are new or unforeseen requirements, the County has the discretion with the Subrecipient’s concurrence, to make changes at any time without changing the scope or price of the Contract.

If County-initiated changes or changes in laws or government regulations affect price, the Subrecipient’s ability to deliver services, or the project schedule, the Subrecipient will give County written notice no later than ten (10) days from the date the law or regulation went into effect or the date the change was proposed and Subrecipient was notified of the change. Such changes shall be agreed to in writing and incorporated into a Contract amendment. Said amendment shall be issued by the County-assigned Contract Administrator, shall require the mutual consent of all Parties, and may be subject to approval by the County Board of supervisors. Nothing herein shall prohibit the Subrecipient from proceeding with the work as originally set forth or as previously amended in this Contract.

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7. Bills and Liens:

Subrecipient shall pay promptly all indebtedness for labor, materials and equipment used in performance of the work. Subrecipient shall not permit any lien or charge to attach to the work or the premises, but if any does so attach, Subrecipient shall promptly procure its release and, in accordance with the requirements of Article “Indemnification” above, indemnify, defend, and hold County harmless and be responsible for payment of all costs, damages, penalties and expenses related to or arising from or related thereto.

8. Breach of Contract:

The failure of Subrecipient to comply with any of the provisions, covenants or conditions of this Contract shall be a material breach of this Contract. In such event County may, and in addition to any other remedies available at law, in equity, or otherwise specified in this Contract:

A. Terminate Contract immediately, pursuant to the General Terms and Conditions section, "Termination" Article herein;

B. Afford Subrecipient written notice of the breach and ten (10) calendar days or such shorter time that may be specified in this Contract within which to cure the breach;

C. Discontinue payment to the Contactor for and during the period in which Subrecipient is in breach;

and

D. Offset against any monies billed by Subrecipient but yet unpaid by County those monies disallowed pursuant to the above.

9. Civil Rights:

Subrecipient attests that services provided shall be in accordance with Section 188 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), which prohibits discrimination against all individuals in the United States on the basis of either citizenship status or participation in any WIOA Title I – financially assisted program or activity; the provisions of Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, which prohibits discrimination on the bases of race, color and national origin; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 as amended; which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in educational programs; Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other applicable State and Federal laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital status, sex or disability. The Subrecipient also assures that, as a Subrecipient of WIOA Title I financial assistance, it will comply with 29 CFR part 38 and all other regulations implementing the laws listed above. This assurance applies to the Subrecipient’s operation of the WIOA Title I-financially assisted program or activity, and to all agreements the Subrecipient makes to carry out the WIOA Title I-financially assisted program or activity. The Subrecipient understands that the United States has the right to seek judicial enforcement of this assurance.

10. Conflict of Interest – Subrecipient's Personnel:

Subrecipient shall exercise reasonable care and diligence to prevent any actions or conditions that could result in a conflict with the best interests of County. This obligation shall apply to Subrecipient, 012-2933801-JM

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Subrecipient’s officers, directors, employees, agents, and subcontractors associated with accomplishing work and services hereunder. Subrecipient’s efforts shall include, but not be limited to establishing precautions to prevent its employees, agents, and subcontractors from providing or offering gifts, entertainment, payments, loans or other considerations which could be deemed to influence or appear to influence County staff or elected officers from acting in the best interests of County.

Subrecipient shall notify County, in writing, of any potential or actual conflicts of interest between Subrecipient and County that may arise prior to, or during the period of, Contract performance, including, but not limited to, whether any known County public officer’s child is an officer or director of, or has an ownership interest of ten (10) percent or more in, Subrecipient. While Subrecipient will be required to provide this information without prompting from County any time there is a change regarding conflict of interest, Subrecipient must also provide an update to County upon request by County.

The Subrecipient shall not use moneys provided under this Contract to pay or reimburse any staff person of Subrecipient or any consultant to Subrecipient, if such staff person or consultant is a member of the Board of Directors, or other official governing body, of Subrecipient. Subrecipient shall further be subject to the full texts of all local, State and federal conflict of interest statutes applicable to this Contract.

In accordance with WIOA 20 CFR § 683.200 (g)(1)(2) Subrecipient shall ensure that (1) No family is directly supervised by or directly supervises that individual. (2) To the extent that an applicable State or local legal requirement regarding nepotism is more restrictive than this provision, such State or local requirement must be followed.

11. Conflict of Interest – County Personnel:

County of Orange Board of Supervisors policy prohibits its employees from engaging in activities involving a conflict of interest. Subrecipient shall not, during the period of this Contract, employ any County employee for any purpose.

12. Service Contract - Follow-On Work:

No person, firm, subsidiary or subcontractor of a firm that has been awarded a consulting services contract or a contract which includes a consulting component may be awarded a Contract for the performance of services, the purchase of goods or supplies, or the provision of any other related action which arises from or can reasonably be deemed an end-product of work performed under the initial consulting to consulting-related Contract.

13. County's Project Manager:

The County shall appoint a Project Manager to act as liaison between the County and the Subrecipient during the term of this Contract. The County’s Project Manager shall coordinate the activities of the County staff assigned to work with the Subrecipient.

14. Subrecipient Bankruptcy/Insolvency:

If the Subrecipient should be adjudged bankrupt or should have a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors or if a receiver should be appointed on account of the Subrecipient’s insolvency, the County may terminate this Contract.

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15. W-9/W-8 Requirements:

Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service Form W-9 Requirement:

Effective June 3, 2006, all Subrecipients, entering into a contract with the County, who are not already established in the County Financial System as an Auditor-Controller Vendor, will be required to submit to the County a federal Form W-9, or form W-8 for foreign vendors. The County will inform the Subrecipient, at the time of award, if the Form W-9, or W-8, will be required.

A. In order to comply with this County requirement, within ten days of notification of selection of award of Contract but prior to official award of Contract, the selected Subrecipient agrees to furnish to the contract administrator, the County DPA, the required W-9 or W-8. Out of State Vendors may be required to submit a 587/590 Form.

16. Subrecipient’s Project Manager and Key Personnel:

Subrecipient shall appoint a Project Manager to direct Subrecipient’s efforts in fulfilling Subrecipient’s obligations under this Contract. This Project Manager shall be subject to approval by County and shall not be changed without the written consent of County’s Project Manager, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.

Subrecipient’s Project Manager shall be assigned to this project for the duration of Contract and shall diligently pursue all work and services to meet the project time lines. County’s Project Manager shall have the right to require the removal and replacement of Subrecipient's Project Manager from providing services to County under this Contract. County’s Project manager shall notify Subrecipient in writing of such action.

Subrecipient shall accomplish the removal within five (5) business days after written notice by County’s Project Manager. County’s Project Manager shall review and approve the appointment of the replacement for Subrecipient’s Project Manager. County is not required to provide any additional information, reason or rationale in the event it requires the removal of Subrecipient’s Project Manager from providing further services under Contract.

17. Subrecipient Personnel – Reference Checks:

Subrecipient warrants that all persons employed to provide service under this Contract have satisfactory past work records indicating their ability to adequately perform the work under this Contract.

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