06419a_NCES.pdf

This document is a First Amendment to Contract No. 06419 between the State of Washington, specifically the Department of Enterprise Services, and NCES, LLC, a Washington limited liability company located in Vancouver, WA. The contract amendment is dated March 11, 2024, and modifies the original contract for Encampment Cleanup Services that was initially effective January 18, 2022.

The amendment primarily addresses mileage and travel reimbursement for the contractor, establishing that reimbursement rates will be based on Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM) per diem rates. Travel is limited to 20 miles one-way to an appointment, with prior written authorization required for exceeding this distance. The amendment also adds a comprehensive nondiscrimination provision, requiring the contractor to avoid discrimination and cooperate with any state agency investigations related to potential discriminatory practices. The document outlines specific consequences for noncompliance, including potential contract suspension or termination, and establishes the contractor's liability for damages in such events.