CTR061725_Arnold__Porter_Amendment_No._3.pdf
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- Master Agreement AZ|CTR061725
- Contract number
- CTR061725
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- Arizona
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This is a Contract Amendment issued by the Arizona State Retirement System for Contract No. CTR061725, involving Arnold & Porter Kay Scholer LLP as the contractor for Investment Legal Consulting services. The amendment is numbered Three (3) and modifies the existing contract between the state agency and the legal consulting firm.
The contract is renewed for the period of August 16, 2025 to August 15, 2026, with an updated pricing schedule that increases rates for various legal professional positions, ranging from $594 for Associate 2 to $1,144 for Partner Senior Level. The amendment includes additional provisions regarding compliance with state regulations, such as restrictions on using forced labor from ethnic Uyghurs in the People's Republic of China and new terms related to artificial intelligence usage. The contractor is prohibited from using State of Arizona materials or data in generative AI queries or for building proprietary AI programs without explicit written approval, reflecting emerging state policy on AI technology.
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CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Contract No.: CTR061725 Description: Investment Legal Consulting Contractor: Arnold & Porter Kay Scholer LLP
Contract Amendment No. Three (3)
In accordance with the Uniform Terms and Conditions, Section 5.1 (Amendments) and the Special Terms and Conditions, Section
3.5 (Contract Extensions) the above referenced Contract is hereby amended as follows:
1. The Contract is renewed for the period August 16, 2025 to August 15, 2026.
2. Attachment C: Pricing Schedule is updated as follows:
RATE/POSITION/TITLE PRICING
EFFECTIVE
8/16/2025
Associate 2 $594
Associate 3 $664
Associate 4 $730
Senior Attorney $871
Partner $928
Partner Senior Level $1,144
3. Contractor certifies compliance with A.R.S § 41-3532 when offering electronics or information technology products, services, or maintenance
4. In accordance with A.R.S. § 35-394, Contractor does not use, and agrees not to use during the term of the Contract:
a. The forced labor of ethnic Uyghurs in the People’s Republic of China;
b. Any goods or services produced by the forced labor of ethnic Uyghurs in the People’s Republic of China, and
c. Any contractors, subcontractors, or suppliers that use the forced labor or any goods or services produced by the forced labor of ethnic Uyghurs in the People’s Republic of China.
5. Contractor has not engaged in, and will not engage in, collusion or other anti-competitive practices.
6. The following is added to the Uniform Terms and Conditions, Section 1 (Definition of Terms):
1.15 AI-Artificial Intelligence. The science and engineering of making machines capable of performing tasks that are typically associated with human intelligence, such as learning and problem-solving, and includes without limitation: AI systems, classic AI, external AI, generative AI, and large language model (LLM) AI
7. The following is added to the Uniform Terms and Conditions Section 3 (Contract Administration ad Operation):
3.12 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Prohibitions. Consistent with State policy, if Contractor supplies AI Services or Materials (either directly or through Subcontractors or the sale of licenses), such as research, development, training, implementation, deployment, maintenance, provision, or sale of AI systems, then Contractor is
CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Contract No.: CTR061725 Description: Investment Legal Consulting Contractor: Arnold & Porter Kay Scholer LLP
Contract Amendment No. Three (3) prohibited from using State of Arizona Materials or Data in generative AI queries or for building or training proprietary generative AI programs unless explicitly approved in advance by the State in writing.
All other requirements, terms, and conditions remain unchanged.
Contractor hereby acknowledges receipt and understanding of this Contract Amendment.
This Contract Amendment is hereby executed this date by the Arizona State Retirement System.
Signature
Signature
Athena Elliston
Name
Name
Chief Procurement Officer 8/15/2025
Title Date Title Date
Todd Boudreau
Partner 08/15/2025
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