CN-680000-EX114.pdf

Contract No. EXD114

STATE OF FLORIDA

AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION

LEGAL CONTRACT

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THIS CONTRACT is entered into between the State of Florida, AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION, hereinafter referred to as the "Agency", whose address is 2727 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, Florida, 32308, and BOIES SCHILLER FLEXNER, LLP, hereinafter referred to as the "Vendor", whose address is 401 East Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301, to provide legal representation in matters pertaining to CMS rulemaking.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

I. THE VENDOR HEREBY AGREES:

A. General Provisions

B. Florida Department of State

C. MyFloridaMarketPlace

D. Federal Laws and Regulations

E. Prohibition of Gratuities

F. Audits/Monitoring

G. Inspection of Records and Work Performed

H. Accounting

I. Public Records Requests

J. Communications

K. Monitoring

L. Indemnification

M. Insurance

N. Assignments and Subcontracts

O. Subcontracting

P. Return of Funds

Q. Purchasing

R. Procurement of Products or Materials with Recycled Content

S. Civil Rights Requirements/Vendor Assurance

T. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Compliance

U. Discrimination

V. Requirements of Section 287.058, Florida Statutes

W. Sponsorship

X. Final Invoice

Y. Use of Funds for Lobbying Prohibited

Z. Public Entity Crime

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AA. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

BB. Confidentiality of Information

CC. Employment

DD. Work Authorization Program

EE. Scrutinized Companies Lists

FF. Performance of Services

GG. Venue

II. THE AGENCY HEREBY AGREES:

A. Contract Amount

B. Contract Payment

III. THE VENDOR AND AGENCY HEREBY MUTUALLY AGREE:

A. Termination

B. Contract Managers

C. Renegotiation or Modification

D. All Terms and Conditions

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I. THE VENDOR HEREBY AGREES:

A. General Provisions

1. To provide services according to the terms and conditions set forth in this Contract, Attachment I, Office of the Attorney General, Private Attorney Services, and all other attachments named herein which are attached hereto and incorporated by reference (collectively referred to herein as this “Contract”).

2. To perform as an independent vendor and not as an agent, representative or employee of the Agency.

3. To recognize that the State of Florida, by virtue of its sovereignty, is not required to pay any taxes on the services or goods purchased under the terms of this Contract.

B. Florida Department of State

To be registered with the Florida Department of State as an entity authorized to transact business in the State of Florida by the effective date of this Contract.

C. MyFloridaMarketPlace

Each Vendor doing business with the State of Florida for the sale of commodities or contractual services as defined in Section 287.012, Florida Statutes (F.S.), shall register in MyFloridaMarketPlace, in compliance with Rule 60A-1.033, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), unless exempt under Rule 60A-1.033(3), F.A.C.

D. Federal Laws and Regulations

1. This Contract contains Federal funds, therefore, the Vendor shall comply with all applicable Federal requirements pertaining to procurement, including but not limited to Chapter 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and any other final or interim rules.

2. This Contract contains Federal funding in excess of $100,000.00, therefore, the Vendor must, upon Contract execution, complete the Certification Regarding Lobbying Form, Attachment III. If a Disclosure of Lobbying Activities Form, Standard Form LLL, is required, it may be obtained from the Agency’s Contract Manager. All disclosure forms as required by the Certification Regarding Lobbying Form must be completed and returned to the Agency’s Procurement Office.

3. Pursuant to 2 CFR 376, the Vendor must, upon Contract execution, complete the Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility, and Voluntary Exclusion Contracts/Subcontracts Form, Attachment IV.

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E. Prohibition of Gratuities

To certify that no elected official or employee of the State of Florida has or shall benefit financially or materially from this Contract in violation of the provisions of Chapter 112, F.S. This Contract may be terminated if it is determined that gratuities of any kind were either offered or received by any of the aforementioned parties.

F. Audits/Monitoring

1. The Agency may conduct, or have conducted, performance and/or compliance reviews, reviews of specific records or other data related to the Contract. The Agency may conduct a review of a sample of analyses performed by the Vendor to verify the quality of the Vendor’s analyses. Reasonable notice shall be provided for reviews conducted at the Vendor’s place of business.

2. Reviews may include, but shall not be limited to, reviews of procedures, computer systems, recipient records, accounting records, and internal quality control reviews. The Vendor shall work with any reviewing entity selected by the Agency.

3. During this Contract period, these records shall be available at the Vendor’s office at all reasonable times. After this Contract, within one year, the Agency may request in writing to have its file delivered to it at the expense of the Agency.

After one year, for various reasons, including the minimization of unnecessary storage expenses, the Vendor reserves the right to destroy or otherwise dispose of any documents or electronically stored information retained by Vendor unless Agency specifically, and in writing, advises Vendor otherwise.

4. The Vendor shall comply with all applicable Federal requirements pertaining to procurement, including but not limited to Chapter 2 of the CFR and any other final or interim rules with respect to audit requirements of Federal contracts administered through State and local public agencies.

5. The Vendor shall maintain and file with the Agency such progress, fiscal and inventory reports as specified in Attachment I, Office of the Attorney General, Private Attorney Services, and other reports as the Agency may require within the period of this Contract. In addition, access to relevant computer data and applications which generated such reports should be made available upon request.

6. The Vendor shall ensure that all related party transactions are disclosed to the Agency Contract Manager.

7. The Vendor shall include these aforementioned audit and record keeping requirements in all approved subcontracts and assignments.

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G. Inspection of Records and Work Performed

1. The Agency and its authorized representatives shall, at reasonable and agreed upon times, have the right to inspect the records created pursuant to this Contract. All inspections and evaluations shall be performed in such a manner as not to unduly delay work. Persons duly authorized by the Agency and federal auditors, pursuant to 45 CFR, Part 74 and/or 45 CFR, Part 92, shall have full access to and the right to examine any of said records and documents.

2. The Vendor shall retain all financial records, medical records, supporting documents, statistical records, and any other documents (including electronic storage media) pertinent to performance under this Contract for a period of one year after termination of this Contract, or if an audit has been initiated and audit findings have not been resolved at the end of one year, the records shall be retained until resolution of the audit findings.

3. Refusal by the Vendor to allow access to all records, documents, papers, letters, other materials or on-site activities related to this Contract performance shall constitute a breach of this Contract.

4. The right of the Agency and its authorized representatives to perform inspections shall continue for as long as the Vendor is required to maintain records.

5. The Vendor is responsible for the destruction of all records that meet the retention schedule noted above.

6. Failure to retain all records as required may result in cancellation of this Contract.

The Agency shall give the Vendor advance notice of cancellation pursuant to this provision and shall pay the Vendor only those amounts that are earned prior to the date of cancellation in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Contract. Performance by the Agency of any of its obligations under this Contract shall be subject to the successful Vendor’s compliance with this provision.

7. In accordance with Section 20.055, F.S., the Vendor and its subcontractors shall cooperate with the Office of the Inspector General in any investigation, audit, inspection, review or hearing; and shall grant access to any records, data or other information the Office of the Inspector General deems necessary to carry out its official duties.

8. The rights of access in this Section must not be limited to the required retention period but shall last as long as the records are retained.

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H. Accounting

1. To maintain an accounting system and employ accounting procedures and practices that conform to generally accepted accounting principles and standards or other comprehensive basis of accounting principles as acceptable to the Agency. For costs associated with specific contracts under which the Agency must account to the federal government for actual costs incurred, the costs and charges for that contract will be determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

2. If the Vendor conducts an audit of the financial records pertaining solely to this

Contract, it will submit such audits to the Agency within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt.

I. Public Records Requests

1. To comply with Section 119.0701, F.S., if applicable, and all other applicable parts of the Florida Public Records Act.

2. To keep and maintain public records that ordinarily and necessarily would be required in order to perform services under this Contract.

3. To provide the public with access to public records on the same terms and conditions that the Agency would provide the records.

4. To upon request from the appropriate Agency custodian of public records, provide the Agency with a copy of the requested records or allow the records to be inspected or copied within a reasonable time at a cost that does not exceed the cost in Section 119.07, F.S., or as otherwise provided by law.

5. To ensure that public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements are not disclosed except as authorized by law for the duration of this Contract term and following completion of this Contract if the Vendor does not transfer the records to the Agency.

6. To not collect an individual’s social security number unless the Vendor has stated in writing the purpose for its collection. The Vendor collecting an individual’s social security number shall provide a copy of the written statement to the Agency and otherwise comply with applicable portions of Section 119.071(5), F.S.

7. To meet all requirements for retaining public records and transfer, at the

Agency’s cost, to the Agency all public records in possession of the Vendor upon termination of this Contract and destroy any duplicate public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements. All records stored electronically must be provided to the Agency in a format that is compatible with the information technology systems of the

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8. If the Vendor does not comply with a public records request, the Agency shall enforce Contract provisions in accordance with this Contract.

9. IF THE VENDOR HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF

CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO THE VENDOR’S DUTY TO

PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS RELATING TO THIS CONTRACT, CONTACT

THE AGENCY CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC RECORDS FOR THIS

CONTRACT. THE AGENCY CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC RECORDS FOR THIS

CONTRACT IS THE CONTRACT MANAGER.

J. Communications

1. Notwithstanding any term or condition of this Contract to the contrary, the Vendor bears sole responsibility for ensuring that its performance of this Contract fully complies with all State and Federal law governing the monitoring, interception, recording, use or disclosure of wire, oral or electronic communications, including but not limited to the Florida Security of Communications Act, Section 934.01, et seq., F.S.; and the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. Section 2510 et seq. (hereafter, collectively, “Communication Privacy Laws”).

2. Prior to intercepting, recording or monitoring any communications which are subject to Communication Privacy Laws, the Vendor must:

a. Submit a plan which specifies in detail the manner in which the Vendor will ensure that such actions are in full compliance with Communication Privacy Laws (the “Privacy Compliance Plan”); and

b. Obtain written approval, signed and notarized by the Agency Contract

Manager, approving the Privacy Compliance Plan.

3. No modifications to an approved Privacy Compliance Plan may be implemented by the Vendor unless an amended Privacy Compliance Plan is submitted to the Agency, and written approval of the amended Privacy Compliance Plan is signed and notarized by the Agency Contract Manager. Agency approval of the Vendor’s Privacy Compliance Plan in no way constitutes a representation by the Agency that the Privacy Compliance Plan is in full compliance with applicable Communication Privacy Laws, or otherwise shifts or diminishes the Vendor’s sole burden to ensure full compliance with applicable Communication Privacy Laws in all aspects of the Vendor’s performance of this Contract. Violation of this term may result in sanctions to include termination of this Contract and/or liquidated damages.

4. The Vendor agrees that it is the custodian of any and all recordings for purposes of the Public Records Act, Chapter 119, F.S., and is solely responsible for responding to any public records requests for recordings. This responsibility includes gathering, redaction, duplication and provision of the recordings.

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K. Monitoring

1. To provide reports as specified in Attachment I, Office of the Attorney General, Private Attorney Services. These reports will be used for monitoring progress or performance of the contractual services as specified in Attachment I, Office of the Attorney General, Private Attorney Services.

2. To permit persons duly authorized by the Agency to inspect any records, papers, documents, facilities, goods and services of the Vendor which are relevant to this Contract.

3. To ensure that each of its employees or subcontractors who performs activities related to the services associated with this Contract, will report to the Agency areas of concern relative to the operation of any entity covered by this Contract.

To report concerns, the Vendor employee or subcontractor may contact the Agency Complaint Hotline by calling 1-877-254-1055 or by completing the online complaint form found at https://apps.ahca.myflorida.com/smmc_cirts/.

4. Reports which represent individuals receiving services are at risk for, or have suffered serious harm, impairment, or death shall be reported to the Agency immediately and no later than twenty-four (24) clock hours after the observation is made. Reports that reflect noncompliance that does not rise to the level of concern noted above shall be reported to the Agency within ten (10) calendar days of the observation.

L. Indemnification

The Vendor agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Agency, as provided in this Clause.

1. Duty to Indemnify. The Vendor agrees to hold harmless and indemnify the

Agency to the full extent permitted by law against any and all liability, claims, actions, suits, judgments, damages and costs of whatsoever name and description, including attorneys’ fees (“Losses”), arising from or relating to gross negligence, bad faith, or intentional misconduct of the Vendor relating to this Contract, provided that there is a final, non-appealable adjudication that the Losses were caused by Vendor’s gross negligence, bad faith, or intentional misconduct. For purposes of this Contract, “gross negligence” shall mean conduct that evinces a reckless disregard for the rights of others or smacks of intentional misconduct. Vendor shall not be responsible for Losses in excess of one million dollars.

2. Enforcement Action. In the event of a final, non-appealable adjudication that the Losses were caused by Vendor’s gross negligence, bad faith, or intentional misconduct, Vendor shall pay the Losses in full, or one million dollars, whichever is less, within sixty (60) calendar days after written notice of such claim is delivered to the Vendor, the Agency may, but need not, at any time thereafter, bring suit against the Vendor to recover the unpaid amount of the claim (hereinafter “Enforcement Action”). In the event the Agency brings an https://apps.ahca.myflorida.com/smmc_cirts/

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Enforcement Action, the Vendor shall pay all of the Agency’s attorneys’ fees and expenses incurred in bringing and pursuing the Enforcement Action.

M. Insurance

1. The Vendor shall secure and maintain Commercial General Liability insurance including bodily injury, property damage, personal and advertising injury and products and completed operations. This insurance will provide coverage for all claims that may arise from the services and/or operations completed under this Contract, whether such services and/or operations are by the Vendor or anyone directly, or indirectly employed by it. The Vendor is responsible for determining the minimum limits of liability necessary to provide reasonable financial protections to the Vendor and the State of Florida under this Contract.

2. The Vendor shall submit insurance certificates evidencing such insurance coverage prior to execution of this Contract.

N. Assignments and Subcontracts

To neither assign the responsibility of this Contract to another party nor subcontract for any of the work contemplated under this Contract without prior written approval of the Agency. No such approval by the Agency of any assignment or subcontract shall be deemed in any event or in any manner to provide for the incurrence of any obligation of the Agency in addition to the total dollar amount agreed upon in this Contract. All such assignments or subcontracts shall be subject to the conditions of this Contract and to any conditions of approval that the Agency shall deem necessary.

O. Subcontracting

1. To not subcontract, assign, or transfer any work identified under this Contract, without prior written consent of the Agency.

2. To not subcontract with any provider that would be in conflict of interest to the

Vendor during the term of this Contract in accordance with applicable Federal and/or State laws.

3. Changes to approved subcontracts and/or subcontractors require approval in writing by the Agency’s Contract Manager prior to the effective date of any subcontract.

4. The Agency encourages Vendors to partner with subcontractors who can provide best value and the best-in-class solutions. However, the Vendor is responsible for all work performed under this Contract. No subcontract that the Vendor enters into with respect to performance under this Contract shall in any way relieve the Vendor of any responsibility for performance of its duties. The Vendor shall assure that all tasks related to the subcontract are performed in accordance with the terms of this Contract. If the Agency determines, at any time, that a subcontract is not in compliance with a Contract requirement, the Vendor shall promptly revise the subcontract to bring it into compliance. In addition, the Vendor may be subject to sanctions and/or liquidated damages

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5. All payments to subcontractors will be made by the Vendor.

6. To be responsible for monitoring the subcontractor’s performance. The results of the monitoring shall be provided to the Agency’s Contract Manager, fourteen

(14) business days after the end of each month or as specified by the Agency. If the subcontractor’s performance does not meet the Agency’s performance standard according to the Agency’s monitoring report or the Vendor’s monitoring report, an improvement plan must be submitted to the Vendor and the Agency within fourteen (14) business days of the deficient report.

7. The State supports and encourages supplier diversity and the participation of small and minority business enterprises in State contracting, both as Vendors and subcontractors. The Agency supports diversity in its Procurement Program and requests that all subcontracting opportunities afforded by this Contract enthusiastically embrace diversity. The award of subcontracts should reflect the full diversity of the citizens of the State of Florida. Vendors can contact the Office of Supplier Diversity at (850) 487-0915 or online at http://osd.dms.state.fl.us/ for information on minority Vendors who may be considered for subcontracting opportunities.

8. A minority owned business is defined as any business enterprise owned and operated by the following ethnic groups: African American (Certified Minority Code H or Non-Certified Minority Code N); Hispanic American (Certified Minority Code I or Non-Certified Minority O); Asian American (Certified Minority Code J or Non-Certified Minority Code P); Native American (Certified Minority Code K or Non-Certified Minority Code Q); or American Woman (Certified Minority Code M or Non-Certified Minority Code R).

P. Return of Funds

To return to the Agency any overpayments due to unearned funds or funds disallowed pursuant to the terms of this Contract that were disbursed to the Vendor by the Agency. The Vendor shall return any overpayment to the Agency within forty (40) calendar days after either discovery by the Vendor, its independent auditor, or notification by the Agency, of the overpayment.

Q. Purchasing

1. P.R.I.D.E.

It is expressly understood and agreed that any articles which are the subject of, or required to carry out, this Contract shall be purchased from the corporation identified under Chapter 946, F.S., if available, in the same manner and under the same procedures set forth in Section 946.515(2) and (4), F.S.; and for purposes of this Contract the person, firm, or other business entity carrying out the provisions of this Contract shall be deemed to be substituted for this Agency insofar as dealings with such corporation are concerned. It is further expressly

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AHCA Contract No. EXD114, Page 11 of 23 understood and agreed that office supplies (such as folders, envelopes, pens, pencils, printers, etc.) and other articles ordinarily maintained by a law firm for the conduct of legal representation (or its subcontractors for same), are articles that Vendor keeps as stock, the cost of which is included as overhead in Vendor’s hourly rates, and thus are not the “subject of, or required to carry out, this Contract” within the meaning of this provision.

The “Corporation identified” is PRISON REHABILITATIVE INDUSTRIES AND DIVERSIFIED ENTERPRISES, INC. (P.R.I.D.E.) which may be contacted at:

P.R.I.D.E.

12425 28th Street North, Suite St. Petersburg, FL 33716 info@pride-enterprises.org

(727) 556-3300 Toll Free: 1-800-643-8459 Fax: (727) 570-3366

2. RESPECT of Florida

It is expressly understood and agreed that any articles that are the subject of, or required to carry out, this Contract shall be purchased from a nonprofit agency for the blind or for the severely handicapped that is qualified pursuant to Chapter 413, F.S., in the same manner and under the same procedures set forth in Section 413.036(1) and (2), F.S.; and, for purposes of this Contract the person, firm, or other business entity carrying out the provisions of this Contract shall be deemed to be substituted for this Agency insofar as dealings with such qualified nonprofit agency are concerned. It is further expressly understood and agreed that office supplies (such as folders, envelopes, pens, pencils, printers, etc.) and other articles ordinarily maintained by a law firm for the conduct of legal representation (or its subcontractors for same), are articles that Vendor keeps as stock, the cost of which is included as overhead in Vendor’s hourly rates, and thus are not the “subject of, or required to carry out, this Contract” within the meaning of this provision.

The "nonprofit agency” identified is RESPECT of Florida which may be contacted at:

RESPECT of Florida 2475 Apalachee Parkway, Suite 205 Tallahassee, Florida 32301-4946

(850) 487-1471 www.respectofflorida.org

R. Procurement of Products or Materials with Recycled Content

It is expressly understood and agreed that any products which are required to carry out this Contract shall be procured in accordance with the provisions of Section 403.7065, F.S. It is further expressly understood and agreed that articles that Vendor

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(or a subcontractor) keeps as stock, the cost of which is included as overhead in Vendor’s hourly rates (or subcontractor’s rates), are not articles “required to carry out this Contract” within the meaning of this provision.

S. Civil Rights Requirements/Vendor Assurance

The Vendor assures that it will comply with:

1. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 United States Code (U.S.C.) 2000d et seq., which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin.

2. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, 29 U.S.C. 794, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicap.

3. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, 20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq., which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex.

4. The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 6101 et seq., which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age.

5. Section 654 of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 9849, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, handicap, political affiliation or beliefs.

6. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Public Law (P.L.) 101-336, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability and requires reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities.

7. Chapter 409, F.S.

8. Rule 62-730.160, F.A.C. pertaining to standards applicable to generators of hazardous waste.

9. All applicable standards, orders or regulations issued pursuant to the Clean Air

Act, 42 United States Code (U.S.C.) 7401 et seq.

10. The Medicare-Medicaid Fraud and Abuse Act of 1978.

11. Other Federal omnibus budget reconciliation acts.

12. The Balanced Budget Act of 1997.

13. All regulations, guidelines, and standards as are now or may be lawfully adopted under the above statutes.

The Vendor agrees that compliance with this assurance constitutes a condition of continued receipt of or benefit from funds provided through this Contract, and that it is binding upon the Vendor, its successors, transferees, and assignees for the period during which services are provided.

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T. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Compliance

To not discriminate in its employment practices with respect to race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, political affiliation, national origin, or handicap.

U. Discrimination

Pursuant to Section 287.134(2)(a), F.S., an entity or affiliate who has been placed on the Discriminatory Vendor List may not submit a Bid, Proposal, or Reply on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity; may not submit a Bid, Proposal, or Reply on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work; may not submit Bids, Proposals, or Replies on leases of real property to a public entity; may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under a contract with any public entity; and may not transact business with any public entity. The Florida Department of Management Services is responsible for maintaining the Discriminatory Vendor List. Questions regarding the Discriminatory Vendor List may be directed to the Florida Department of Management Services, Office of Supplier Diversity at (850) 487-0915.

V. Requirements of Section 287.058, Florida Statutes

1. To submit bills for fees or other compensation for services or expenses in detail sufficient for a proper pre-audit and post-audit thereof.

2. Where applicable, to submit bills for any travel expenses in accordance with

Section 112.061, F.S. The Agency may establish rates lower than the maximum provided in Section 112.061, F.S.

3. To provide units of deliverables, including reports, findings, and drafts, in writing and/or in an electronic format agreeable to both Parties, as specified in Attachment I, Office of the Attorney General, Private Attorney Services, to be received and accepted by the Contract Manager prior to payment.

4. To comply with the criteria and final date, as specified herein, by which such criteria must be met for completion of this Contract.

5. This Contract shall begin upon execution by both Parties and end on June 30, 2024, inclusive.

6. In accordance with Section 287.057(13), F.S., this Contract may be renewed for a period that may not exceed three (3) years or the term of the original Contract, whichever period is longer. Renewal of this Contract shall be in writing and subject to the same terms and conditions set forth in the initial Contract. A renewal Contract may not include any compensation for costs associated with the renewal. Renewals are contingent upon satisfactory performance evaluations by the Agency, are subject to the availability of funds, and optional to the Agency.

7. The Vendor agrees that the Agency may unilaterally cancel this Contract for refusal by the Vendor to allow public access to all documents, papers, letters, AHCA Contract No. EXD114, Page 14 of 23 or other material made or received by the Vendor in conjunction with this Contract, unless the records are exempt from Section 24(a) of Article I of the State Constitution and the Florida Public Records Act, Chapter 119, F.S.

Agency shall be responsible to pay all outstanding fees and expenses incurred up to the time of cancellation, as well as any fees and expenses incurred by the Vendor to effectuate post-cancellation requests by the

8. To comply with Patents, Royalties, Copyrights, Right to Data, and Works for

Hire/Software requirements as follows:

a. The Agency will provide prompt written notification of a claim of copyright or patent infringement and shall afford the Vendor full opportunity to defend the action and control the defense. Further, if such a claim is made or is pending, the Vendor may, at its option and expense procure for the Agency the right to continue the use of, replace or modify the article to render it non-infringing (if none of the alternatives is reasonably available, the Agency agrees to return the article on request to the Vendor and receive reimbursement, if any, as may be determined by a court of competent jurisdiction).

b. If the Vendor brings to the performance of this Contract a pre-existing patent, patent-pending and/or copyright, at the time of Contract execution, the Vendor shall retain all rights and entitlements to that pre-existing patent, patent-pending and/or copyright, unless this Contract provides otherwise.

c. If the Vendor uses any design, device, or materials covered by letter, patent, or copyright, it is mutually agreed and understood without exception that the proposed prices shall include all royalties or cost arising from the use of such design, device, or materials in any way involved in the work. Prior to the initiation of services under this Contract, the Vendor shall disclose, in writing, all intellectual properties relevant to the performance of this Contract which the Vendor knows, or should know, could give rise to a patent or copyright. The Vendor shall retain all rights and entitlements to any pre-existing intellectual property which is so disclosed. Failure to disclose will indicate that no such property exists.

The Agency will then have the right to all patents and copyrights which arise as a result of performance under this Contract as provided in this Sub-Section.

d. If any discovery or invention arises or is developed in the course of, or as a result of, work or services performed under this Contract, or in any way connected herewith, the Vendor shall refer the discovery or invention to the Agency for a determination whether patent protection will be sought in the name of the State of Florida. Any and all patent rights accruing under or in connection with the performance of this Contract are hereby reserved to the State of Florida. All materials to which the Agency is to have patent rights or copyrights shall be marked and dated by the

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Vendor in such a manner as to preserve and protect the legal rights of the Agency.

e. Where activities supported by this Contract produce original writing, sound recordings, pictorial reproductions, drawings or other graphic representation and works of any similar nature, the Agency has the right to use, duplicate and disclose such materials in whole or in part, in any manner, for any purpose whatsoever and to have others acting on behalf of the Agency to do so. If the materials so developed are subject to copyright, trademark, or patent, legal title and every right, interest, claim, or demand of any kind in and to any patent, trademark or copyright, or application for the same, shall vest in the State of Florida, Department of State for the exclusive use and benefit of the State. Pursuant to Section 286.021, F.S., no person, firm, corporation, including parties to this Contract shall be entitled to use the copyright, patent, or trademark without the prior written consent of the Florida Department of State.

f. The Agency will have unlimited rights to use, disclose, or duplicate, for any purpose whatsoever, all information and data developed, derived, documented, or furnished by the Vendor under this Contract.

g. All rights and title to works for hire under this Contract, whether patentable or copyrightable or not, shall belong to the Agency and shall be subject to the terms and conditions of this Contract.

h. The computer programs, data, materials and other information furnished by the Agency to the Vendor hereunder shall be and remain the sole and exclusive property of the Agency, free from any claim or right of retention by or on behalf of the Vendor. The services and products listed in this Contract shall become the property of the Agency upon the Vendor’s performance and delivery thereof. The Vendor hereby acknowledges that said computer programs, materials and other information provided by the Agency to the Vendor hereunder, together with the products delivered and services performed by the Vendor hereunder, shall be and remain confidential and proprietary in nature to the extent provided by Chapter 119, F.S., and that the Vendor shall not disclose, publish or use same for any purpose other than the purposes provided in this Contract; however, upon the Vendor first demonstrating to the Agency’s satisfaction that such information, in part or in whole, (1) was already known to the Vendor prior to its receipt from the Agency; (2) became known to the Vendor from a source other than the Agency; or (3) has been disclosed by the Agency to third parties without restriction, the Vendor shall be free to use and disclose same without restriction. Upon completion of the Vendor’s performance or otherwise cancellation or termination of this Contract, the Vendor shall surrender and deliver to the Agency, freely and voluntarily, all of the above-described information remaining in the Vendor's possession.

i. The Vendor warrants that all materials produced hereunder shall be of original development by the Vendor and shall be specifically developed

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j. The terms and conditions specified in this Sub-Section shall also apply to any subcontract made under this Contract. The Vendor shall be responsible for informing the subcontractor of the provisions of this Sub- Section and obtaining disclosures.

9. The financial consequences that the Agency must apply if the Vendor fails to perform in accordance with this Contract are outlined in Attachment I, Office of the Attorney General, Private Attorney Services.

W. Sponsorship

Pursuant to Section 286.25, F.S., all non-governmental Vendors must assure that all notices, information pamphlets, press releases, advertisements, descriptions of the sponsorship of the program, research reports, and similar public notices prepared and released by the Vendor shall include the Statement: “Sponsored by Boies Schiller Flexner, LLP and the State of Florida, Agency for Health Care Administration.” If the sponsorship reference is in written material, the words, “State of Florida, Agency for Health Care Administration” shall appear in the same size letters or type as the name of the organization.

X. Final Invoice

The Vendor must submit the final invoice for payment to the Agency no more than sixty days (60) calendar days after this Contract ends or is terminated. If the Vendor fails to do so, all right to payment is forfeited and the Agency will not honor any requests submitted after the aforesaid time period. Any payment due under the terms of this Contract may be withheld until all reports due from the Vendor and necessary adjustments thereto have been approved by the Agency.

Y. Use of Funds for Lobbying Prohibited

To comply with the provisions of Section 216.347, F.S., which prohibits the expenditure of Contract funds for the purpose of lobbying the Legislature, the judicial branch or a State agency.

Z. Public Entity Crime

A person or affiliate who has been placed on the Convicted Vendor List following a conviction for a public entity crime may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under a contract with any public entity, and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount provided in Section 287.017, F.S., for category two, for a period of thirty-six (36) months from the date of being placed on the Convicted Vendor List.

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AA. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

1. To comply with the Department of Health and Human Services Privacy Regulations in the CFR, Title 45, Sections 160 and 164, regarding disclosure of protected health information as specified in Attachment II, Business Associate Agreement.

2. The Vendor must ensure it meets all Federal regulations regarding required standard electronic transactions and standards for privacy and individually identifiable health information as identified in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH) of 2009 and associated regulations.

3. The Vendor shall conduct all activities in compliance with 45 CFR 164 Subpart

C to ensure data security, including, but not limited to encryption of all information that is confidential under Florida or Federal law, while in transmission and while resident on portable electronic media storage devices. Encryption is required and shall be consistent with Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), and/or the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) publications regarding cryptographic standards.

BB. Confidentiality of Information

1. The Vendor shall not use or disclose any confidential information, including social security numbers that may be supplied under this Contract pursuant to law, and also including the identity or identifying information concerning a Medicaid recipient or services under this Contract for any purpose not in conformity with State and Federal laws, except upon written consent of the recipient, or his/her guardian.

2. All personally identifiable information, including Medicaid information, obtained by the Vendor shall be treated as privileged and confidential information and shall be used only as authorized for purposes directly related to the administration of this Contract. The Vendor must have a process that specifies that patient-specific information remains confidential, is used solely for the purposes of data analysis or other Vendor responsibilities under this Contract, and is exchanged only for the purpose of conducting a review or other duties outlined in this Contract.

3. Any patient-specific information received by the Vendor can be shared only with those agencies that have legal authority to receive such information and cannot be otherwise transmitted for any purpose other than those for which the Vendor is retained by the Agency. The Vendor must have in place written confidentiality policies and procedures to ensure confidentiality and to comply with all Federal and State laws (including the HIPAA and HITECH Acts) governing confidentiality, including electronic treatment records, facsimile mail, and electronic mail).

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4. The Vendor’s subcontracts must explicitly state expectations about the confidentiality of information, and the subcontractor is held to the same confidentiality requirements as the Vendor. If provider-specific data are released to the public, the Vendor shall have policies and procedures for exercising due care in compiling and releasing such data that address statutory protections of quality assurance and confidentiality while assuring that open records requirements of Chapter 119, F.S., are met.

5. The Vendor and its subcontractors shall comply with the requirements of Section 501.171, F.S. and shall, in addition to the reporting requirements therein, report to the Agency any breach of personal information.

6. Any releases of information to the media, the public, or other entities require prior approval from the Agency.

CC. Employment

The Vendor shall comply with Section 274A of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The Agency will consider the employment by any contractor of unauthorized aliens a violation of this Act. If the Vendor knowingly employs unauthorized aliens, such violation shall be cause for unilateral cancellation of this Contract. The Vendor shall be responsible for including this provision in all subcontracts with private organizations issued as a result of this Contract.

DD. Work Authorization Program

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 prohibits employers from knowingly hiring illegal workers. The Vendor shall only employ individuals who may legally work in the United States (U.S.) – either U.S. citizens or foreign citizens who are authorized to work in the U.S. The Vendor shall use the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification system, https://e-verify.uscis.gov/emp, to verify the employment eligibility of all new employees hired by the Vendor during the term of this Contract and shall also include a requirement in its subcontracts that the subcontractor utilize the E-Verify system to verify the employment eligibility of all new employees hired by the subcontractor performing work or providing services pursuant to this Contract.

EE. Scrutinized Companies Lists

Pursuant to Section 287.135, F.S. the Vendor certifies that:

1. If this Contract reaches or exceeds $1,000,000.00, it has not been placed on the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List or the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Iran Petroleum Energy Sector List and does not have business operations in Cuba or Syria; and

2. For contracts of any amount, it has not been placed on the Scrutinized

Companies that Boycott Israel List and is not engaged in a boycott of Israel.

https://e-verify.uscis.gov/emp

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The Vendor agrees that the Agency may immediately terminate this Contract if the Vendor is found to have submitted a false certification or is placed on the lists defined in Sections 215.473 or 215.4725, F.S., or engages in a boycott of Israel, during the term of this Contract.

FF. Performance of Services

The Vendor shall ensure all services provided under this Contract will be performed within the borders of the United States and its territories and protectorates. State-owned Data (data collected or created for or provided by the Agency) will be processed and stored in data centers that are located only in the forty-eight (48) contiguous United States.

GG. Venue

1. In the event of any legal challenges to this Contract, the Vendor agrees and will consent that hearings and depositions for any administrative or other litigation related to this Contract shall be held in Leon County, Florida. The Agency, in its sole discretion, may waive this venue for depositions.

2. Respondents (and their successors, including but not limited to their parent(s), affiliates, subsidiaries, subcontractors, assigns, heirs, administrators, representatives and trustees) acknowledge that this Contract (including but not limited to exhibits, attachments, or amendments) is not a rule nor subject to rulemaking under Chapter 120 (or its successor) of the Florida Statutes and is not subject to challenge as a rule or non-rule policy under any provision of Chapter 120, F.S.

3. This Contract shall be delivered in the State of Florida and shall be construed in accordance with the laws of Florida. Wherever possible, each provision of this Contract shall be interpreted in such a manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any provision shall be found ineffective, then to the extent of such prohibition or invalidity, that provision shall be severed without invalidating the remainder of such provision or the remaining provisions of this Contract.

4. The exclusive venue and jurisdiction for any action in law or in equity to adjudicate rights or obligations arising pursuant to or out of this Contract for which there is no administrative remedy shall be the Second Judicial Circuit Court in and for Leon County, Florida, or, on appeal, the First District Court of Appeal (and, if applicable, the Florida Supreme Court). Any administrative hearings hereon or in connection herewith shall be held in Leon County, Florida.

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II. THE AGENCY HEREBY AGREES:

A. Contract Amount

To pay for contracted services according to the conditions of Attachment I, Office of the Attorney General, Private Attorney Services, in an amount not to exceed $630,000.00, subject to the availability of funds. The “not to exceed” amount does not represent an agreement by Vendor to a capped amount for its services. If the Agency seeks services in excess of $630,000.00 in fees and expenses, it must authorize an increased “not to exceed amount,” and if it does not so authorize such an increase, the Vendor has no further obligation to perform under this Contract. The State of Florida's performance and obligation to pay under this Contract is contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Legislature.

B. Contract Payment

Section 215.422, F.S., provides that agencies have five (5) business days to inspect and approve goods and services, unless bid specifications, Contract or Purchase Order specifies otherwise. With the exception of payments to health care providers for hospital, medical, or other health care services, if payment is not available within forty (40) calendar days, measured from the latter of the date the invoice is received or the goods or services are received, inspected and approved, a separate interest penalty set by the Comptroller pursuant to Section 55.03, F.S., will be due and payable in addition to the invoice amount. To obtain the applicable interest rate, please contact the Agency’s Fiscal Section at (850) 412-3858, or utilize the Department of Financial Services website at www.myfloridacfo.com/aadir/interest.htm. Payments to health care providers for hospital, medical or other health care services, shall be made not more than thirty-five (35) calendar days from the date eligibility for payment is determined, and the daily interest rate is .0003333%. Invoices returned to a vendor due to preparation errors will result in a payment delay. Invoice payment requirements do not start until a properly completed invoice is provided to the Agency.

A Vendor Ombudsman, whose duties include acting as an advocate for vendors who may be experiencing problems in obtaining timely payment(s) from a State agency, may be contacted at (850) 413-5516 or by calling the State Office of Financial Regulation Consumer Helpline, 1-877-693-5236.

III. THE VENDOR AND AGENCY HEREBY MUTUALLY AGREE:

A. Termination

1. Termination at Will

This Contract may be terminated by the Agency upon no less than thirty (30) calendar day’s written notice, without cause, unless a lesser time is mutually agreed upon by both Parties.