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STATE OF ARIZONA

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

1739 W. Jackson St., Ste. A Phoenix, AZ 85007

INVITATION FOR BID

SOLICITATION NUMBER: BPM004145

DESCRIPTION: Material Testing Supplies and Equipment

QUESTIONS: Inquiries regarding the solicitation are to be submitted online through the State’s e-Procurement system, Arizona Procurement Portal (APP) (https://app.az.gov/) using the Discussion Forum tab.

OFFERORS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO READ THE ENTIRE SOLICITATION.

Aimee L. Fields Procurement Officer Phone: 602-712-8545 Email: afields@azdot.gov

This solicitation is issued in accordance with A.R.S. §41-2533 and A.A.C. R2-7-B301 et seq., Competitive Sealed Bidding.

“An Equal Opportunity Agency”

The Arizona Department of Transportation, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252.42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d-4) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin in consideration for an award.

Persons that require a reasonable accommodation based on language or disability should contact ADOT’s Procurement Office by phone (602) 712-2089. Requests should be made as early as possible to ensure the State has an opportunity to address the accommodation.

Las personas que requieran asistencia (dentro de lo razonable) ya sea por el idioma o discapacidad deben ponerse en contacto con ADOT (602) 712-2089.

https://app.az.gov/

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Solicitation No: BPM004145 Available online at

SECTION PAGE

Notice 1

Table of Contents 2

Specifications 3

Special Terms and Conditions 7

Uniform Terms and Conditions 17

EXHIBITS

1 - Exhibit 1 - Title VI/Non-Discrimination Assurances Appendix A 27

2 - Exhibit 2 - Title VI/Non-Discrimination Assurances Appendix E 28

3 - Exhibit 3 – Quarterly Usage Report 29

SPECIFICATIONS

1. Statement of Need

1.1. Pursuant to the Arizona Procurement Code, A.R.S. §41-2501 et seq., the State of Arizona Department of Transportation (Department), has a requirement for Material Testing Supplies and Equipment.

2. Introduction and Background

2.1. This contract will be for used by the Materials Group Laboratories (labs). The Materials Group is responsible for providing materials engineering testing and analysis, and a quality-assurance program to support the state’s transportation planning, construction, and maintenance programs.

There are several Department labs located throughout the State. The supplies and equipment provided under this contract are needed to run test samples of asphalt, concrete, and soil to perform field and chemical testing, and to haul samples from worksite to laboratory for testing.

The locations to which the Contractor shall deliver supplies and equipment include:

Central Lab 1221 N 21st Avenue Phoenix AZ Phoenix Area Lab 2140 W Hilton Avenue Phoenix AZ Holbrook Area Lab 2407 E Navajo Blvd. Holbrook AZ Flagstaff Area Lab 1959 S. Woodlands Village Blvd. Flagstaff AZ Flagstaff Regional Lab 1959 S. Woodlands Village Blvd. Flagstaff AZ Kingman Area Lab 3664 E Andy Devine Avenue Kingman AZ Prescott Regional Lab 1101 Commerce Drive Prescott AZ Mayer Cordes Area Lab 15005 S Hwy 69 Mayer AZ Payson Area Lab 200 N Colcord Road, Suite C Payson AZ Globe Area Lab 1900 N HWY 60 Globe AZ Tucson Area Lab 621 E 22nd Street Tucson AZ Tucson Regional Lab 1221 S 2nd Avenue Tucson AZ Wilcox Area Lab 1160 E Malley Avenue Wilcox AZ Yuma Area Lab 2243 E Gila Ridge Road Yuma AZ

3. General Requirements

3.1. Purchase and delivery shall be on an as needed basis. Department will notify Contractor for order.

3.2. Equipment provided under this contract shall not be nor include a major component that is of a Prototype nature or has not been in production for a sufficient length of time to demonstrate reliability.

3.3. This is a Brand Name or Equivalent Specification, as set forth under APC R2-7-403 (C) of the

Arizona Procurement Code. Brand names are listed for the sole purpose of describing the standard of quality, performance and characteristics desired and is not intended to limit or restrict competition. Other makes/models with equal performance, and conforming to the specifications, will be considered. Documentation of equivalency shall be provided with the bid submitted. The following is a list of manufacturers/suppliers that may conform to this solicitation and perform effectively in the planned applications:

3.3.1. AND

3.3.2. Cole Palmer

3.3.3. Denver

3.3.4. Dual

3.3.5. Geo Comp

3.3.6. Jatco

3.3.7. Matheson Tri-Gas

3.3.8. Perkins Elmer

3.3.9. Speedy

3.3.10. VWR

3.3.11. American Scientific

3.3.12. Cox & Sons/Cooper

3.3.13. Despatch

3.3.14. ERTCO

3.3.15. Gilson

3.3.16. Kimax

3.3.17. Mettler Toledo

3.3.18. Pyrex

3.3.19. Test Mark

3.3.20. Zep

3.3.21. Anton Paar

3.3.22. Daigger

3.3.23. Dickson

3.3.24. Fisher

3.3.25. Humboldt

3.3.26. Marshall

3.3.27. Pam

3.3.28. Reinhardt

3.3.29. Thermolyne/Barnstead

3.3.30. Ziploc

3.3.31. Cannon Instruments

3.3.32. Dayton

3.3.33. Dickerson

3.3.34. Forney

3.3.35. Instro-Tek

3.3.36. Mary Ann

3.3.37. Pine

3.3.38. Soil Test/ELE

3.3.39. Thermo Scientific

3.3.40. QC Resource

4. Specific Requirements

4.1. The Contractor shall provide consumable material testing supplies and equipment needed to complete construction materials testing. These include, but are not limited to the following categories:

4.1.1. Asphalt laboratory testing supplies: shall include but not limited to: 3 oz. and 6 oz. tinned sample container body with lids; 4”Marshall Paper Discs (Pine or Troxler); 6” Gyratory Paper Discs (Pine or Troxler).

4.1.2. Specialty equipment: shall include but not limited to: MaryAnn Sieve Shaker-Complete set, Floor Oven-35 cu. ft., Test scales 30 K precision, 0.1 g Electronic, Vacuum pumps, Water baths, Air meters Type B, Slump cones, ignition furnaces, chart recorders, calcium carbide moisture tester, 10” ceramic stirring hot plate, general lab ovens, pressure aging vessel, Atomic Absorption Spectrometer, and Sample Splitters, Retroreflectometer.

4.1.3. Asphalt testing equipment: shall include but not limited to: Marshall hammers, Bending

Beam rheometers, pressure aging vessels, Instrotek Core Dry apparatus, Penetrometers, Automatic softening point apparatus, Rolling thin film ovens, Gyratory Compactors, Balances various Electronic. Viscometer.

4.1.4. Sampling containers: shall include but not limited to: Soil Sampling Bag cotton w/tie 10”x18”; 5 gallon plastic containers with lids; one gallon plastic containers with lids; 5 gallon metal containers with lids; paper bags.

4.1.5. Testing screens/sieves 8” and 12” diameter, full height and half height. Pans and covers, shall include but not limited to: #4, #8, #10, #16, #30, #40, #50, #100, #200 as well as 3”, 2.5”, 2”, 1.5” 1”, ¾” ½” 3/8” ¼”. Shaker trays, replacement screens for Shaker Trays. The sieves shall meet tolerances of the latest revision of ASTM designation E-11 and AASHTO M-92 and shall be shown on the nameplate.

4.1.5.1. 8” x 1” brass-pan

4.1.5.2. 8” x 2” brass-pan

4.1.5.3. 8” Diameter Brass cover

4.1.5.4. 12” Diameter Brass cover

4.1.5.5. 12” x 1” pan

4.1.5.6. 12” x 2” pan

4.1.5.7. 12” x 3” pan

4.1.5.8. Shaker Trays

4.1.5.9. Replacement Screens for the Shaker Trays

4.1.6. Catalog: shall include, but not limited to:

4.1.6.1. Asphalt laboratory testing supplies

4.1.6.2. Specialty equipment

4.1.6.3. Asphalt testing Equipment

4.1.6.4. Sampling containers

4.1.6.5. Testing Screens (various size opening) /Sieves Pans and Covers/Shaker Trays, Replacement Screens

4.1.7. This contract shall exclude any consumable laboratory supplies and general laboratory equipment that are provided under existing contracts for Statewide Consumable Laboratory Supplies and General Laboratory Equipment.

5. Contractor’s Responsibilities

5.1. Contractor shall provide a customer service contact name, email and/or phone number to the Department for direct ADOT orders.

5.2. Contractor shall coordinate deliveries no less than forty-eight (48) hours in advance with the appropriate person, as noted on the purchase order.

5.3. Contractor shall ensure delivery of correct quantities ordered. Any delivery in excess of actual quantities ordered may be refused.

5.4. Contractor shall ensure that all deliveries are verified by an employee of the Department via signature on delivery slip.

5.5. Contractor shall send copies of all slips to the individual identified on the Department’s purchase order via email within two (2) business days of delivery.

5.6. Contractor shall be responsible for any damage to products/equipment resulting from any delivery.

5.7. The Contractor shall repair or replace any parts that fail while under warranty.

5.8. Contractor shall provide an estimated freight charge on quotes.

6. Department’s Responsibilities

6.1. The Department shall ensure access availability during normal business hours 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Monday – Friday, excluding State holidays.

6.2. The Department shall ensure proper staff is onsite when product is delivered in order to sign any delivery ticket. The Department shall coordinate with Contractor on the delivery schedule.

SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. CONTRACT TERM

The term of any resultant contract shall commence on the effective day of award and shall continue for a period of twelve months (12) thereafter, unless terminated, cancelled or extended as otherwise provided herein.

2. CONTRACT EXTENSION

By mutual written contract amendment, any resultant contract may be extended for supplemental periods of up to a maximum of forty-eight (48) months.

3. ELIGIBLE AGENCIES

This contract shall be for the exclusive use of the Arizona Department of Transportation.

4. NON-EXCLUSIVE CONTRACT

This contract shall be for the sole convenience of the Department. The Department reserves the right to obtain like goods or services from another source when necessary. The Off-Contract Purchase Authorization and subsequent procurement shall be consistent with the Arizona Procurement Code.

5. ORDERING PROCESS

The Department shall issue a purchase order to the Contractor. Each purchase order must cite the contract number. This purchase order shall be the only document required for the Department to order and the Contractor to deliver the material and/or service.

Any attempts to represent any material and/or service not specifically awarded as being under contract is a breach of the contract and a violation of the Arizona Procurement Code. Any such action is subject to the legal and contractual remedies available to the State inclusive of but not limited to contract cancellation, suspension and/or debarment of the Contractor.

6. SHIPPING TERMS

Delivery shall be F.O.B. Destination to the location designated herein. Contractor shall retain title and control of all goods until they are delivered. All risk of transportation and related charges shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. All claims for visible or concealed damage shall be filed by the Contractor. The Department will notify the Contractor promptly of any damaged goods and shall assist the Contractor in arranging for inspection.

7. DELIVERY

Deliveries shall be completed In accordance with the requirements of the contract. Delivery of the product does not constitute acceptance.

8. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

Each item delivered shall be subject to a complete inspection by the Department within 10 days after delivery. Inspection criteria shall include, but not be limited to, conformity to the specifications, workmanship, quality and materials.

If the delivered product is not accepted and returned for corrective action, an additional fifteen (15) calendar days shall be allowed for inspection of the corrected or replacement product.

The Contractor shall be responsible for the transport of the material to and from the Department for the correction of items or workmanship not in compliance with the specifications.

Product returned for corrective action may delay payment. Invoices will be processed for payment only after the product is accepted.

9. INVOICING and PAYMENT

Separate invoices are required for each shipment of product or delivery of service and shall include at a minimum:

• Department Location’s Name and Address

• Vendor Name, Remit to Address and Contact Information

• Contract Number

• Purchase Order Number

• Invoice Number and Date

• Date the items were shipped to the Department

• Contract Line Item Number

• Line Item Description or Item or Service

• Quantity Purchased

• Line Item Unit of Measure

• Price per Unit and Total per Unit

• Catalog or Other Discount (if applicable)

• Net Unit Price and Total per Unit (if applicable)

• Applicable taxes

• Applicable Shipping/Freight Charges

• Total Invoice Amount Due

Invoices not sent to the proper address, or not containing the necessary and required information may delay payment. A Contractor whose payments are delayed due to improper invoicing shall make no claim against the Department or the State for late or finance charges.

The Department will make every effort to process payment for the purchase of product within thirty

(30) calendar days after the Department has conducted the necessary reviews, inspections and acceptance as described herein.

The department acceptance date will be the valid date for starting the thirty (30) calendar day payment period.

Payment due dates, including discount periods, will be computed from the date of acceptance or date of correct invoice (whichever is later) to the date the Department’s warrant is mailed.

10. ESTIMATED USAGE

The Department anticipates considerable usage under this contract. The Department reserves the right to increase or decrease actual quantities ordered as circumstances may require. No guarantees are made concerning actual purchases under this contract.

11. PRICE REDUCTION

A price reduction adjustment may be offered at any time during the term of a contract and shall become effective upon notice through a written contract amendment.

12. PRICE INCREASE

The Department will review fully documented requests for price increases for any contract which will or has been in effect for twelve (12) months. The request shall be submitted no less than 60 days prior to the contract renewal date. The Contractor shall provide fully documented information which supports the price increase request. Fully documented means that the request shall present detailed information and calculations that make it clear how the claimed increase has an impact on the contract unit prices.

All assumptions regarding cost factors that have an impact on the requested increase shall also be clearly identified and justified. The requested price increase must be based upon a cost increase that was clearly unpredictable at the time of the offer and can be shown to directly affect the price of the item concerned. Any price increase adjustment request prior to the time of contract extension will be a factor in the extension review process. The Department will determine whether the requested price increase or an alternate option, is in the best interest of the State.

13. SAFETY STANDARDS

Items supplied under this contract shall comply with all current applicable safety standards and regulations including the Occupational Safety and Health Standards of the State of Arizona Industrial Commission, the National Electric Code and the National Fire Protection Association Standards.

14. WARRANTY

The Contractor warrants:

1. That all services performed hereunder shall conform to the requirements of this contract and shall be performed by qualified personnel in accordance with the highest professional standards.

2. That all items furnished hereunder shall conform to the requirements of this contract and shall be free from defects in design materials and workmanship. Any defects of design, workmanship or materials shall be fully corrected by the Contractor (including parts and labor) without cost to the Department.

3. The warranty period on workmanship and materials shall be based on a minimum of twelve (12) months from the time of acceptance by the Department.

15. CURRENT PRODUCTS

All products supplied under this contract shall be in current and ongoing production; shall have been formally announced for general marketing purposes; shall be a model or type currently functioning in a user (paying customer) environment and capable of meeting or exceeding all specifications and requirements set forth in the contract.

16. PRODUCT DISCONTINUANCE

In the event that a product or model is discontinued by the manufacturer, the Department at its sole discretion may allow the Contractor to provide a substitute for the discontinued item. The Contractor shall request authorization to substitute a new product or model and provide the following:

1. A formal announcement from the manufacturer that the product or model has been discontinued.

2. Documentation from the manufacturer that names the replacement product or model.

3. Documentation that provides clear and convincing evidence that the replacement meets or exceeds all specifications required by the original solicitation.

4. Documentation that provides clear and convincing evidence that the replacement will be compatible with all the functions or uses of the discontinued product or model.

5. Documentation confirming that the price for the replacement is the same as or less than the discontinued product or model.

17. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

The Contractor shall contact the assigned Procurement Officer for guidance or direction in matters of contract interpretation or questions regarding the terms, conditions or scope of the contract.

18. NOTICES

All notices, requests, demands, consents, approvals, and other communications which may or are required to be served or given hereunder (for the purposes of this provisions collectively called “Notices”), shall be in writing and shall be sent by certified United States mail, return receipt requested, or by any other method that provides evidence of receipt, addressed to the party or parties to receive such notice as follows:

a. If intended for the State, to:

Arizona Department of Transportation, Procurement Group 1739 W. Jackson Street, MD 100P Phoenix, Arizona 85007-3276

b. If intended for the Contractor, to the address as identified in the Contractor’s electronic vendor profile.

Or to such other address as either party may from time to time furnish in writing to the other by notice hereunder. Any notice so mailed shall be deemed to have been given as of the date such notice is received as shown on the return receipt. Furthermore, such notice may be given by delivering personally such notice, if intended for the State, to the Arizona Department of Transportation, Procurement Officer and, if intended for the Contractor, to the person named on the Offer & Contract Award of this contract, or to such other person as either party may from time to time furnish in writing to the other by notice hereunder. Any notice so delivered shall be deemed to have been given as of the date such notice is personally delivered to the other party.

19. CANCELLATION FOR POSSESSION OF WEAPONS ON ADOT PROPERTY

This contract may be cancelled if Contractor or any subcontractors or others in the employ or under the supervision of the Contractor or subcontractors is found to be in possession of weapons.

Possession of weapons (firearms, explosive device, knife or blade of more than three inches, or any other instrument designed for lethal or disabling use) is prohibited on ADOT property.

Further, if the Contractor or any subcontractors or others in the employ or under the supervision of the Contractors or subcontractors are asked by an ADOT official to leave the ADOT property, they are advised that failure to comply with such a request shall result in cancellation of the contract and anyone who refuses, whether armed or not, is subject to prosecution under A.R.S. § 13-1502, "Criminal trespass in the third degree; classification."

20. INDEMNIFICATION CLAUSE

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the State of Arizona, and its departments, agencies, boards, commissions, universities, officers, officials, agents, and employees (hereinafter referred to as “Indemnitee”) from and against any and all claims, actions, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses (including court costs, attorneys’ fees, and costs of claim processing, investigation and litigation) (hereinafter referred to as “Claims”) for bodily injury or personal injury (including death), or loss or damage to tangible or intangible property caused, or alleged to be caused, in whole or in part, by the negligent or willful acts or omissions of Contractor or any of its owners, officers, directors, agents, employees or subcontractors. This indemnity includes any claim or amount arising out of, or recovered under, the Workers’ Compensation Law or arising out of the failure of such Contractor to conform to any federal, state, or local law, statute, ordinance, rule, regulation, or court decree. It is the specific intention of the parties that the Indemnitee shall, in all instances, except for Claims arising solely from the negligent or willful acts or omissions of the Indemnitee, be indemnified by Contractor from and against any and all claims. It is agreed that Contractor will be responsible for primary loss investigation, defense, and judgment costs where this indemnification is applicable. In consideration of the award of this contract, the Contractor agrees to waive all rights of subrogation against the State of Arizona, its officers, officials, agents, and employees for losses arising from the work performed by the Contractor for the State of Arizona.

This indemnity shall not apply if the contractor or sub-contractor(s) is/are an agency, board, commission or university of the State of Arizona.

21. INSURANCE

The Contractor shall furnish Certificate(s) of Insurance inclusive of the following requirements to the Department. Certificate(s) shall be received within 5 calendar days of notification of contract award by the Procurement Officer.

21.1 Insurance Requirements

a. Contractor and subcontractors shall procure and maintain, until all of their obligations have been discharged, including any warranty periods under this Contract, insurance against claims for injury to persons or damage to property arising from, or in connection with, the performance of the work hereunder by the Contractor, its agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors.

b. The Insurance Requirements herein are minimum requirements for this Contract and in no way limit the indemnity covenants contained in this Contract. The State of Arizona in no way warrants that the minimum limits contained herein are sufficient to protect the Contractor from liabilities that arise out of the performance of the work under this Contract by the Contractor, its agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors, and the Contractor is free to purchase additional insurance.

21.2 Minimum Scope and Limits of Insurance

Contractor shall provide coverage with limits of liability not less than those stated below.

21.2.1 Commercial General Liability (CGL) – Occurrence Form

Policy shall include bodily injury, property damage, and broad form contractual liability coverage.

• General Aggregate $2,000,000

• Products – Completed Operations Aggregate $1,000,000

• Personal and Advertising Injury $1,000,000

• Damage to Rented Premises $50,000

• Each Occurrence $1,000,000

a. The policy shall be endorsed, as required by this written agreement, to include the state of Arizona, and its departments, agencies, boards, commissions, universities, officers, officials, agents, and employees as additional insureds with respect to liability arising out of the activities performed by or on behalf of the Contractor.

b. Policy shall contain a waiver of subrogation endorsement, as required by this written agreement, in favor of the State of Arizona, and its departments, agencies, boards, commissions, universities, officers, officials, agents, and employees for losses arising from work performed by or on behalf of the Contractor.

21.2.3 Workers’ Compensation and Employers' Liability

• Workers' Compensation Statutory

• Employers' Liability o Each Accident $1,000,000 o Disease – Each Employee $1,000,000 o Disease – Policy Limit $1,000,000

a. Policy shall contain a waiver of subrogation endorsement, as required by this written agreement, in favor of the State of Arizona, and its departments, agencies, boards, commissions, universities, officers, officials, agents, and employees for losses arising from work performed by or on behalf of the Contractor.

b. This requirement shall not apply to each Contractor or subcontractor that is exempt under A.R.S. § 23-901, and when such Contractor or subcontractor executes the appropriate waiver form (Sole Proprietor or Independent Contractor).

21.2.4 Additional Insurance Requirements

The policies shall include, or be endorsed to include, as required by this written agreement, the following provisions:

a. The Contractor's policies, as applicable, shall stipulate that the insurance afforded the Contractor shall be primary and that any insurance carried by the Department, its agents, officials, employees or the State of Arizona shall be excess and not contributory insurance, as provided by A.R.S. § 41-621 (E).

b. Insurance provided by the Contractor shall not limit the Contractor’s liability assumed under the indemnification provisions of this Contract.

21.2.5 Notice of Cancellation

Applicable to all insurance policies required within the Insurance Requirements of this Contract, Contractor’s insurance shall not be permitted to expire, be suspended, be canceled, or be materially changed for any reason without thirty (30) days prior written notice to the State of Arizona. Within two (2) business days of receipt, Contractor must provide notice to the State of Arizona if they receive notice of a policy that has been or will be suspended, canceled, materially changed for any reason, has expired, or will be expiring. Such notice shall be sent directly to the Department and shall be mailed, emailed, hand delivered or sent by facsimile transmission to (Aimee Fields at afields@azdot.gov 1739 W Jackson Suite A Phoenix, AZ. 85007.)

21.2.6 Acceptability of Insurers

Contractor’s insurance shall be placed with companies licensed in the State of Arizona or hold approved non-admitted status on the Arizona Department of Insurance List of Qualified Unauthorized Insurers. Insurers shall have an “A.M. Best” rating of not less than A- VII. The State of Arizona in no way warrants that the above-required minimum insurer rating is sufficient to protect the Contractor from potential insurer insolvency.

21.2.7 Verification of Coverage

Contractor shall furnish the State of Arizona with certificates of insurance (valid ACORD form or equivalent approved by the State of Arizona) evidencing that Contractor has the insurance as required by this Contract. An authorized representative of the insurer shall sign the certificates.

a. All such certificates of insurance and policy endorsements must be received by the State before work commences. The State’s receipt of any certificates of insurance or policy endorsements that do not comply with this written agreement shall not waive or otherwise affect the requirements of this agreement.

b. Each insurance policy required by this Contract must be in effect at, or prior to, commencement of work under this Contract. Failure to maintain the insurance policies as required by this Contract, or to provide evidence of renewal, is a material breach of contract.

c. All certificates required by this Contract shall be sent directly to the Department. The

State of Arizona project/contract number and project description shall be noted on the certificate of insurance. The State of Arizona reserves the right to require complete copies of all insurance policies required by this Contract at any time. The certificate shall state that the insurance applies to any and all work performed for or on the behalf of the State of Arizona/ADOT.

21.2.8 Subcontractors

Contractor’s certificate(s) shall include all subcontractors as insureds under its policies or Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring and/or verifying that all subcontractors have valid and collectable insurance as evidenced by the certificates of insurance and endorsements for each subcontractor. All coverages for subcontractors shall be subject to the minimum Insurance Requirements identified above. The Department reserves the right to require, at any time throughout the life of the Contract, proof from the Contractor that its subcontractors have the required coverage.

21.2.9 Approval and Modifications

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The Contracting Agency, in consultation with State Risk, reserves the right to review or make modifications to the insurance limits, required coverages, or endorsements throughout the life of this contract, as deemed necessary. Such action will not require a formal Contract amendment but may be made by administrative action.

21.2.10 Exceptions

In the event the Contractor or subcontractor(s) is/are a public entity, then the Insurance Requirements shall not apply. Such public entity shall provide a certificate of self-insurance. If the Contractor or subcontractor(s) is/are a State of Arizona agency, board, commission, or university, none of the above shall apply.

22. USAGE REPORT

The Contractor shall furnish the Department a quarterly report showing purchasing activity under this contract. This usage report shall be provided in a form substantially equivalent to Exhibit 3. Usage reports shall be submitted to the Procurement Officer no later than 30 days after the end of each quarter.

Usage report quarters shall be defined as follows:

• January through March – Report due April 30

• April through June – Report due July 30

• July through September – Report due October 30

• October through December – Report due January 30

23. DEMONSTRATION MODELS/SAMPLES

The Contractor shall maintain, in Arizona, demonstration models of the equipment or samples of the items available under this contract. The Department may arrange a time and place for equipment demonstrations or sample delivery for the purpose of determining product suitability and functionality.

Demonstrations shall be performed at no expense to the Department.

24. KEY PERSONNEL

It is essential that the Contractor provides adequate experienced personnel, capable of and devoted to the successful accomplishment of work to be performed under this contract. The Contractor must agree to assign specific individuals to the key positions.

The Contractor agrees that, once assigned to work under this contract, key personnel shall not be removed or replaced without written notice to the Procurement Officer. The Contractor shall immediately notify the Procurement Officer of key personnel changes. Replacement personnel shall be of substantially equal ability and qualifications. All key personnel changes are subject to the written concurrence of the Procurement Officer prior to any billable work being performed.

25. LICENSES, PERMITS, CERTIFICATIONS

Contractor, at their expense, shall maintain in current status without any violations, complaints, or suspensions during the term of this contract all Federal, State and Local licenses, permits and certifications required for the operation of a business conducted by the Contractor.

26. SERIAL NUMBERS

Equipment supplied under this contract must contain an original manufacturer’s serial number. Serial number may not be altered in any way. Throughout the contract term, the Department reserves the right to reject any altered equipment.

27. POST AWARD MEETING

At the discretion of the Department, the Contractor, at their expense, shall attend and participate in post award meetings as scheduled by the Procurement Officer.

UNIFORM TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. Definition of Terms

As used in this Solicitation and any resulting Contract, the terms listed below are defined as follows:

1.1. “Attachment” means any item the Solicitation requires the Offeror to submit as part of the Offer.

1.2. “Contract” means the combination of the Solicitation, including the Uniform and Special Instructions to Offerors, the Uniform and Special Terms and Conditions, and the Specifications and Statement or Scope of Work; the Offer and any Best and Final Offers;

and any Solicitation Amendments or Contract Amendments.

1.3. "Contract Amendment" means a written document signed by the Procurement Officer that is issued for the purpose of making changes in the Contract.

1.4. “Contractor” means any person who has a Contract with the State.

1.5. “Days” means calendar days unless otherwise specified.

1.6. “Exhibit” means any item labeled as an Exhibit in the Solicitation or placed in the Exhibits section of the Solicitation.

1.7. “Gratuity” means a payment, loan, subscription, advance, deposit of money, services, or anything of more than nominal value, present or promised, unless consideration of substantially equal or greater value is received.

1.8. “Materials” means all property, including equipment, supplies, printing, insurance and leases of property but does not include land, a permanent interest in land or real property or leasing space.

1.9. “Procurement Officer” means the person, or his or her designee, duly authorized by the State to enter into and administer Contracts and make written determinations with respect to the Contract.

1.10. “Services” means the furnishing of labor, time or effort by a contractor or subcontractor which does not involve the delivery of a specific end product other than required reports and performance, but does not include employment agreements or collective bargaining agreements.

1.11. “Subcontract” means any Contract, express or implied, between the Contractor and another party or between a subcontractor and another party delegating or assigning, in whole or in part, the making or furnishing of any material or any service required for the performance of the Contract.

1.12. “State” means the State of Arizona and Department or Agency of the State that executes the Contract.

1.13. “State Fiscal Year” means the period beginning with July 1 and ending June 30.

2. Contract Interpretation

2.1. Arizona Law. The Arizona law applies to this Contract including, where applicable, the Uniform Commercial Code as adopted by the State of Arizona and the Arizona

Procurement Code, Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.) Title 41, Chapter 23, and its implementing rules, Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) Title 2, Chapter 7.

2.2. Implied Contract Terms. Each provision of law and any terms required by law to be in this Contract are a part of this Contract as if fully stated in it.

2.3. Contract Order of Precedence. In the event of a conflict in the provisions of the Contract, as accepted by the State and as they may be amended, the following shall prevail in the order set forth below:

2.3.1. Special Terms and Conditions;

2.3.2. Uniform Terms and Conditions;

2.3.3. Statement or Scope of Work;

2.3.4. Specifications;

2.3.5. Attachments;

2.3.6. Exhibits;

2.3.7. Documents referenced or included in the Solicitation.

2.4. Relationship of Parties. The Contractor under this Contract is an independent Contractor. Neither party to this Contract shall be deemed to be the employee or agent of the other party to the Contract.

2.5. Severability. The provisions of this Contract are severable. Any term or condition deemed illegal or invalid shall not affect any other term or condition of the Contract.

2.6. No Parole Evidence. This Contract is intended by the parties as a final and complete expression of their agreement. No course of prior dealings between the parties and no usage of the trade shall supplement or explain any terms used in this document and no other understanding either oral or in writing shall be binding.

2.7. No Waiver. Either party’s failure to insist on strict performance of any term or condition of the Contract shall not be deemed a waiver of that term or condition even if the party accepting or acquiescing in the nonconforming performance knows of the nature of the performance and fails to object to it.

3. Contract Administration and Operation

3.1. Records. Under A.R.S. § 35-214 and § 35-215, the Contractor shall retain and shall contractually require each subcontractor to retain all data and other “records” relating to the acquisition and performance of the Contract for a period of five years after the completion of the Contract. All records shall be subject to inspection and audit by the State at reasonable times. Upon request, the Contractor shall produce a legible copy of any or all such records.

3.2. Non-Discrimination. The Contractor shall comply with State Executive Order No. 2009- 09 and all other applicable Federal and State laws, rules and regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act.

3.3. Audit. Pursuant to ARS § 35-214, at any time during the term of this Contract and five

(5) years thereafter, the Contractor’s or any subcontractor’s books and records shall be subject to audit by the State and, where applicable, the Federal Government, to the extent that the books and records relate to the performance of the Contract or Subcontract.

3.4. Facilities Inspection and Materials Testing. The Contractor agrees to permit access to its facilities, subcontractor facilities and the Contractor’s processes or services, at reasonable times for inspection of the facilities or materials covered under this Contract.

The State shall also have the right to test, at its own cost, the materials to be supplied under this Contract. Neither inspection of the Contractor’s facilities nor materials testing shall constitute final acceptance of the materials or services. If the State determines non-compliance of the materials, the Contractor shall be responsible for the payment of all costs incurred by the State for testing and inspection.

3.5. Notices. Notices to the Contractor required by this Contract shall be made by the State to the person indicated on the Offer and Acceptance form submitted by the Contractor unless otherwise stated in the Contract. Notices to the State required by the Contract shall be made by the Contractor to the Solicitation Contact Person indicated on the Solicitation cover sheet, unless otherwise stated in the Contract. An authorized Procurement Officer and an authorized Contractor representative may change their respective person to whom notice shall be given by written notice to the other and an amendment to the Contract shall not be necessary.

3.6. Advertising, Publishing and Promotion of Contract. The Contractor shall not use, advertise or promote information for commercial benefit concerning this Contract without the prior written approval of the Procurement Officer.

3.7. Property of the State. Any materials, including reports, computer programs and other deliverables, created under this Contract are the sole property of the State. The Contractor is not entitled to a patent or copyright on those materials and may not transfer the patent or copyright to anyone else. The Contractor shall not use or release these materials without the prior written consent of the State.

3.8. Ownership of Intellectual Property. Any and all intellectual property, including but not limited to copyright, invention, trademark, trade name, service mark, and/or trade secrets created or conceived pursuant to or as a result of this contract and any related subcontract (“Intellectual Property”), shall be work made for hire and the State shall be considered the creator of such Intellectual Property. The agency, department, division, board or commission of the State of Arizona requesting the issuance of this contract shall own (for and on behalf of the State) the entire right, title and interest to the Intellectual Property throughout the world. Contractor shall notify the State, within thirty (30) days, of the creation of any Intellectual Property by it or its subcontractor(s).

Contractor, on behalf of itself and any subcontractor(s), agrees to execute any and all document(s) necessary to assure ownership of the Intellectual Property vests in the State and shall take no affirmative actions that might have the effect of vesting all or part of the Intellectual Property in any entity other than the State. The Intellectual Property shall not be disclosed by contractor or its subcontractor(s) to any entity not the State without the express written authorization of the agency, department, division, board or commission of the State of Arizona requesting the issuance of this contract.

3.9. Federal Immigration and Nationality Act. The contractor shall comply with all federal, state and local immigration laws and regulations relating to the immigration status of their employees during the term of the contract. Further, the contractor shall flow down this requirement to all subcontractors utilized during the term of the contract. The State shall retain the right to perform random audits of contractor and subcontractor records or to inspect papers of any employee thereof to ensure compliance. Should the State determine that the contractor and/or any subcontractors be found noncompliant, the State may pursue all remedies allowed by law, including, but not limited to; suspension of work, termination of the contract for default and suspension and/or debarment of the contractor.

3.10 E-Verify Requirements. In accordance with A.R.S. § 41-4401, Contractor warrants compliance with all Federal immigration laws and regulations relating to employees and warrants its compliance with Section A.R.S. § 23-214, Subsection A.

3.11 Offshore Performance of Work Prohibited.

Any services that are described in the specifications or scope of work that directly serve the State of Arizona or its clients and involve access to secure or sensitive data or personal client data shall be performed within the defined territories of the United States. Unless specifically stated otherwise in the specifications, this paragraph does not apply to indirect or 'overhead' services, redundant back-up services or services that are incidental to the performance of the contract. This provision applies to work performed by subcontractors at all tiers.

4. Costs and Payments

4.1. Payments. Payments shall comply with the requirements of A.R.S. Titles 35 and 41, Net 30 days. Upon receipt and acceptance of goods or services, the Contractor shall submit a complete and accurate invoice for payment from the State within thirty (30) days.

4.2. Delivery. Unless stated otherwise in the Contract, all prices shall be F.O.B. Destination and shall include all freight delivery and unloading at the destination.

4.3. Applicable Taxes.

4.3.1. Payment of Taxes. The Contractor shall be responsible for paying all applicable taxes.

4.3.2. State and Local Transaction Privilege Taxes. The State of Arizona is subject to all applicable state and local transaction privilege taxes. Transaction privilege taxes apply to the sale and are the responsibility of the seller to remit. Failure to collect such taxes from the buyer does not relieve the seller from its obligation to remit taxes.

4.3.3. Tax Indemnification. Contractor and all subcontractors shall pay all Federal, state and local taxes applicable to its operation and any persons employed by the Contractor. Contractor shall, and require all subcontractors to hold the State harmless from any responsibility for taxes, damages and interest, if applicable, contributions required under Federal, and/or state and local laws and regulations and any other costs including transaction privilege taxes, unemployment compensation insurance, Social Security and Worker’s Compensation.

4.3.4. IRS W9 Form. In order to receive payment the Contractor shall have a current I.R.S. W9 Form on file with the State of Arizona, unless not required by law.

4.4. Availability of Funds for the Next State fiscal year. Funds may not presently be available for performance under this Contract beyond the current state fiscal year. No legal liability on the part of the State for any payment may arise under this Contract beyond the current state fiscal year until funds are made available for performance of this Contract.

4.5. Availability of Funds for the current State fiscal year. Should the State Legislature enter back into session and reduce the appropriations or for any reason and these goods or services are not funded, the State may take any of the following actions:

4.5.1. Accept a decrease in price offered by the contractor;

4.5.2. Cancel the Contract; or

4.5.3. Cancel the contract and re-solicit the requirements.

5. Contract Changes

5.1. Amendments. This Contract is issued under the authority of the Procurement Officer who signed this Contract. The Contract may be modified only through a Contract Amendment within the scope of the Contract. Changes to the Contract, including the addition of work or materials, the revision of payment terms, or the substitution of work or materials, directed by a person who is not specifically authorized by the procurement officer in writing or made unilaterally by the Contractor are violations of the Contract and of applicable law. Such changes, including unauthorized written Contract Amendments shall be void and without effect, and the Contractor shall not be entitled to any claim under this Contract based on those changes.

5.2. Subcontracts. The Contractor shall not enter into any Subcontract under this Contract for the performance of this contract without the advance written approval of the Procurement Officer. The Contractor shall clearly list any proposed subcontractors and the subcontractor’s proposed responsibilities. The Subcontract shall incorporate by reference the terms and conditions of this Contract.

5.3. Assignment and Delegation. The Contractor shall not assign any right nor delegate any duty under this Contract without the prior written approval of the Procurement Officer.

The State shall not unreasonably withhold approval.

6. Risk and Liability

6.1. Risk of Loss: The Contractor shall bear all loss of conforming material covered under this Contract until received by authorized personnel at the location designated in the purchase order or Contract. Mere receipt does not constitute final acceptance. The risk of loss for nonconforming materials shall remain with the Contractor regardless of receipt.

6.2. Indemnification

6.2.1. Contractor/Vendor Indemnification (Not Public Agency) The parties to this contract agree that the State of Arizona, its departments, agencies, boards and commissions shall be indemnified and held harmless by the contractor for the vicarious liability of the State as a result of entering into this contract. However, the parties further agree that the State of Arizona, its departments, agencies, boards and commissions shall be responsible for its own negligence. Each party to this contract is responsible for its own negligence.

6.2.2. Public Agency Language Only Each party (as 'indemnitor') agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the other party (as 'indemnitee') from and against any and all claims, losses, liability, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) (hereinafter collectively referred to as 'claims') arising out of bodily injury of any person (including death) or property damage but only to the extent that such claims which result in vicarious/derivative liability to the indemnitee, are caused by the act, omission, negligence, misconduct, or other fault of the indemnitor, its officers, officials, agents, employees, or volunteers."

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