CTR079324_Contract_Documents.pdf

Solicitation No: BPM007146 Available online at https://app.az.gov

OFFER

TO THE STATE OF ARIZONA:

The undersigned hereby offers and agrees to perform in compliance with all terms, conditions, specifications and amendments of this solicitation and any written exceptions in the Offer. Signature also acknowledges receipt of all pages indicated in the Table of Contents.

Global Market Innovators, Inc.

Offeror (Company) Name Signature of Person Authorized to Sign Offer Date

Vicki Mayo, CLO Address Printed Name and Title

Phoenix, AZ 85029 CLO City, State, Zip Title

GMI.com Richard J. Lessard, State, Local & Education Account Executive Email Address Contact Name and Title

By checking this box, Offeror is certifying that it is exempt from the requirements regarding the forced labor of ethnic Uyghurs and boycott of Israel because of one of the following: Contractor is a Sole proprietorship, has fewer than ten (10) employees; or is a non-profit organization.

richard.lessard@gmi.com 480-209-7335 Contact Email Address Contact Phone Number

CERTIFICATION: By signature in the above, Offeror certifies that it:

1. Will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment in violation of any Federal anti-discrimination laws, rules, regulations or executive orders, [Arizona] State Executive Orders 2023-09, 2023-01, 2009-09 or A.R.S. §§ 41-1461 through 41- 1465;

2. Has not given, offered to give, nor intends to give at any time hereafter any economic opportunity, future employment, gift, loan, gratuity, special discount, trip, favor, or Service to a public servant in connection with the submitted offer. Failure to provide a valid signature affirming the stipulations required by this clause will result in rejection of the Offer. Signing the Offer with a false statement will void the Offer, any resulting contract, and may be subject to legal penalties under law;

3. Complies with A.R.S. § 18-132 when offering electronics or information technology products, Services, or maintenance;

4. Has submitted this Offer as a firm offer for 180 days following the Solicitation due date and time per the Instruction to Offerors. Any extensions to the Offer Acceptance Period shall be made in accordance with A.A.C. R2-7-C310;

5. Did not and will not involve collusion or other anti-competitive practices; and

6. Is not debarred from, or otherwise prohibited from, participating in any contract awarded by federal, state, or local government;

7. Does not participate in, and agrees not to participate in during the term of the contract, a boycott of Israel in accordance with A.R.S.

§ 35-393 et seq. (Unless exempt)

8. Does not participate in the use of forced labor of ethnic Uyghurs as described in A.R.S. § 35-394. (Unless exempt)

ACCEPTANCE OF OFFER

The offer is hereby accepted.

The Contractor is now bound to sell the Materials or Services listed by the attached Contract and based upon the Solicitation, including all terms, conditions, specifications, amendments, etc., and the Contractor’s Offer as accepted by the State.

The Contract shall henceforth be referred to as Contract No.

The effective date of the Contract is

The Contractor is cautioned not to commence any billable work or to provide any Material or Service under this Contract until Contractor tor receives purchase order, contract release document, or written notice to proceed.

State of Arizona Awarded this day of 20

Monique Harris Procurement Officer

Procurement officer signature

Signature of Person A 09/22/2025

Docusign Envelope ID: 59FE8C13-D7AB-4F63-A011-41C3A4E5B13C

November 10, 2025

CTR079324

25November

Rev. 03/2025

STATE OF ARIZONA

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

1655 W. Jackson St., MD 100P Phoenix, AZ 85007

INVITATION FOR BID

SOLICITATION NUMBER: BPM007146

DESCRIPTION: City of Avondale CCTV Cameras and Cellular Communications

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.

Monica Rodriguez Procurement Officer Phone: 602-712-2089 Email: mrodriguez8@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) 712-7466. 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) 712-7466.

https://app.az.gov/

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Solicitation No: BPM007146 Per Amendment 1

Available online at

SECTION PAGE

Notice 1

Table of Contents 2

Specifications 3

Special Terms and Conditions 7

Uniform Terms and Conditions 17

Federal Provisions 36

EXHIBITS

1 - Title VI/Non-Discrimination Assurances Appendix A 61

2 - Title VI/Non-Discrimination Assurances Appendix E 62

3 - 310PS-Certification-of-Final DBE Payment 5-19-2025 63

4 - DBE Regular Dealer-Distributor 64

5 - Request to Extend Decertified DBE Contract for DBE credit 65

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), on behalf of the City of Avondale (City) has a requirement for Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras and Cellular Communications Equipment.

2. Introduction and Background

2.1. The project will provide communications and CCTV cameras for eight (8) signalized intersections outside of the fiber optic network.

3. General Requirements

3.1. Brand Name Only

3.1.1. Pursuant to R2-7-403, the products identified in this solicitation have been identified as brand name only. The following brand name products have been determined as the only items that will satisfy the City’s needs. Only the brand described in this solicitation and listed as follows will be accepted.

3.1.1.1. Axis

3.1.1.2. Cisco

3.1.1.3. Equal Optics

3.2. The Contractor shall provide and deliver all items to the City.

3.3 The Contractor will notify the City, at a minimum, seven (7) days prior to the delivery of any and all components

3.4 . This is a material only contract. The City of Avondale will perform all installation.

3.3. The Department shall inspect all components, parts and materials prior to installation by the City of Avondale.

4. Specific Requirements

4.1. The work consists of providing the following equipment:

4.1.1. Eight (8) CCTV Cameras. Each CCTV camera system shall include:

4.1.1.1. Axis - Q6075-E (60 Hz) - Part #01752-004 network PTZ camera Network Surveillance Camera

4.1.1.2. Axis - Pole Mount – Part# T91B67

Pole Mount

4.1.1.3. Axis - Pendant Kit – Part #T94A01D

Attaches Camera to pole Mount

4.1.2. Eight (8) Cellular Communications Components:

4.1.2.1. Cisco - Industrial 8-Port Switch – Part# IE-3300-8T2X-A

Catalyst IE3300 w/ 8 GE Copper & 2 10G SFP, Modular (Advantage)

4.1.2.2. Cisco - 5YR SmartNet 8x5xNBD – Part# 5YR SmartNet

SmartNet 8x5xNBD (60 month warranty term)

4.1.2.3. Cisco - Power Supply – Part# PWR-IE65W-PC-AC

PoE AC Input Power Module for IE3000/2000

4.1.2.4. Cisco - 19" DIN Rail Mount Kit - Part# STK-RACK-DINRAIL DIN Rail Mounting Kit for 19" Rack

4.1.3. Sixteen (16) Cellular Communications Components:

4.1.3.1. Equal Optics - Industrial Temp 10G SFP+ - Part# SFP-10GLR-31-1

10GBase-LR SFP+ Transceiver (SMF, 1310nm, 10km, LC, DOM, -40 to 85C)

4.1.3.2. Equal Optics - 1m LC/LC OS2 SMFO Patch - Part# SMLCDX Equal Optics LC-LC Duplex SM 9/125 (OS2) Yellow - 1M

4.2. The Overall Project consists of the following equipment:

Qty Proj Qty Purpose Product Mfg Part Description

1 8 CCTV Axis Q6075-E 60 Hz Axis 01752-004 Network Surveil lance Camera

1 8 CCTV Axis T91B67 Axis 65-165MM Pole Mount

1 8 CCTV Axis Pendant Kit Axis T94A01D Attaches Camera to pole Mount

1 8 Cell Comm Industrial 8-Port Switch Cisco IE-3300-8T2X-A Catalyst IE3300 w/ 8 GE Copper & 2 10G SFP, Modular (Advantage)

1 8 Cell Comm 5YR SmartNet 8x5xNBD Cisco 5YR SmartNet SmartNet 8x5xNBD (60 month warranty term)

1 8 Cell Comm Power Supply Cisco PWR-IE65W-PC-AC PoE AC Input Power Module for IE3000/2000

1 8 Cell Comm 19" DIN Rail Mount Kit Cisco STK-RACK-DINRAIL= DIN Rail Mounting Kit for 19" Rack

2 16 Cell Comm Industrial Temp 10G SFP+ Equal Optics SFP-10GLR-31-I Equal Optics 10GBase-LR SFP+ Transceiver (SMF, 1310nm, 10km, LC, DOM, -40 to 85C)

2 16 Cell Comm 1m LC/LC OS2 SMFO Patch Equal Optics SMLCDX Equal Optics LC-LC Duplex SM 9/125 (OS2) Yellow - 1M

5. Contractor’s Responsibilities

5.1. The Contractor shall supply the cellular communications equipment and CCTV cameras and deliver to the City, complete with certificates of compliance (COC), bills of lading (BOL) and/or packing slips. Contractor shall supply the items for each of the eight (8) Intersections to:

City of Avondale Municipal Operations Service Center (MOSC) 399 E Lower Buckeye Rd, Avondale, AZ 85323

ATTN: Mr. Bennie Robinson

623.764.2800 phone

5.2. The Contractor shall complete all contract requirements, including any necessary rework within one (1) year of contract execution and the issuance of a purchase order.

5.3. Returns shall be accepted by the Contractor for defective equipment within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt.

6. City’s Responsibilities

6.1. The City shall issue a purchase order (PO) to the Contractor.

6.2. The City shall pay all invoices directly to the Contractor.

6.3. Upon delivery to the City, City staff and the delivery staff will inventory the components and sign off on the delivery documents. All Bills of Lading, packing slips and Certificates of Compliance will be provided to the receiving City staff.

6.4. The City shall perform the Installation per the manufacturer’s installation instructions.

6.5. The City shall set up and program all equipment per the manufacturer’s installation instructions.

6.6. The City, in conjunction with the Contractor, shall formulate possible solutions and shall implement all corrections required for the installation of the equipment.

6.7. The City shall notify the Department that the equipment has been delivered, integrated, and is in good working condition.

7. Department’s Responsibilities

7.1. Equipment procured and delivered by the Contractor shall be subject to review and partial acceptance by the Department if delivery is made in stages. The Department reserves the right to make such reviews and pass upon the acceptability of the Contractor’s work. No partial acceptance shall relieve the Contractor’s obligation to correct, without cost to the Department, any errors in the work on this contract. Acceptance of the work by the Department will not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for subsequent correction of any such errors and clarification of ambiguities.

7.2. The Department shall provide final acceptance of the project upon review and approval of all equipment deliveries and upon receiving notification of acceptance by the City that the adaptive signal equipment has been delivered, integrated, and is in good working condition.

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 twenty-four (24) months.

3. ELIGIBLE AGENCIES

This contract shall be for the exclusive use of the City of Avondale as solicited by 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 City 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 thirty

(30) 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 – Not Applicable

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 1655 W. Jackson Street, MD 100P Phoenix, Arizona 85007-3276

b. If intended for the City:

City of Avondale Municipal Operations Service Center (MOSC) 399 E Lower Buckeye Rd, Avondale, AZ 85323

ATTN: Ward Stanford

c. 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

The Contractor or any subcontractors are prohibited from having weapons in their possession or on their person within the building. Weapons shall be stored securely, consistent with A.R.S. § 13-3118, in the Contractor’s or any subcontractor’s vehicle if there are no storage amenities available at the ADOT facility. 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 except in the manner stated above.

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

21.1 Insurance Requirements

21.1.1 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.

21.1.2 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.

21.2.2 Business Automobile Liability

Bodily Injury and Property Damage for any owned, hired, and/or non- owned automobiles used in the performance of this Contract.

• Combined Single Limit (CSL) $1,000,000

a. 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 involving automobiles owned, hired and/or non-owned by 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

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).

21.3 Additional Insurance Requirements

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

21.3.1 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).

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

21.4 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 (State Representative’s Name, Address & Fax Number).

21.5 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.

21.6 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.

21.6.1 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.

21.6.2 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.

21.6.3 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.

21.7 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.

21.8 Approval and Modifications

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.

21.9 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 – Not Applicable

23. CONTRACT ORDER OF PRECEDENCE

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

• Federal Terms & Conditions;

• Special Terms and Conditions;

• Uniform Terms and Conditions;

• Statement or Scope of Work;

• Specifications;

• Attachments;

• Exhibits;

• Special Instructions to Offerors;

• Uniform Instructions to Offerors; and

• Other documents referenced or included in the Solicitation

31. 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.

32. 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. “AI” means 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.

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

1.3. “Contract” means the combination of the Solicitation, including the 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.

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

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

1.6. “Data” means recorded information, regardless of form or the media on which it may be recorded. The term may include technical data and computer software. The term does not include information incidental to contract administration, such as financial, administrative, cost or pricing, or management information.

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

1.8. “Exhibit” means any item labeled as an Exhibit in the Solicitation or placed in the Exhibits section of the Solicitation generally containing maps, schematics, examples of reports, or other documents that will be used to perform the requirements of the Scope of Work after contract award.

1.9. “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.

1.10. “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.

1.11. “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.

1.12. “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.

1.13. “State” means any department, commission, council, board, bureau, committee, institution, agency, government corporation or other establishment or official of the executive branch or corporation commission of the State of Arizona that executes the Contract.

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

1.15. “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 Materials or any Services required for the performance of the Contract.

1.16. “Subcontractor” means a person who contracts to perform work or render Services to a Contractor or to another Subcontractor as a part of a Contract with the State.

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; then

2.3.7. Any other documents referenced or included in the Solicitation including, but not limited to, any Bid or Offer documents provided by the Contractor that do not fall into one of the above categories.

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 Parol 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 any and all Data and other “records” relating to the acquisition and performance of the Contract for a period of five (5) 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 Nos. 2023-09, 2023-01, 2009-09, and any and all other applicable Federal and State laws, rules and regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Contractor shall include these provisions in contracts with Subcontractors when required by Federal or State law.

3.3. Audit. Pursuant to A.R.S. § 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 as required under A.R.S. § 41-2547. 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, stated in the Contract, or listed on the State’s eProcurement system. 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. Continuous Improvement. Contractor shall recommend continuous improvements on an on-going basis in relation to any Materials and Services offered under the Contract, with a view to reducing State costs and improving the quality and efficiency of the provision of Materials or Services. State may require Contractor to engage in continuous improvements throughout the term of the Contract.

3.8. Other Contractors. State may undertake on its own or award other contracts to the same or other suppliers for additional or related work. In such cases, the Contractor shall cooperate fully with State employees and such other suppliers and carefully coordinate, fit, connect, accommodate, adjust, or sequence its work to the related work by others. Where the Contract requires handing-off Contractor’s work to others, Contractor shall cooperate as State instructs regarding the necessary transfer of its work product, Materials, Services, or records to State or the other suppliers. Contractor shall not commit or permit any act that interferes with the State’s or other suppliers’ performance of their work, provided that, State shall enforce the foregoing section equitably among all its suppliers so as not impose an unreasonable burden on any one of them.

3.9. Ownership of Intellectual Property

3.9.1. Rights In Work Product. All intellectual property originated or prepared by Contractor pursuant to the Contract, including but not limited to, inventions, discoveries, intellectual copyrights, trademarks, trade names, trade secrets, technical communications, records reports, computer programs and other documentation or improvements thereto, including Contractor’s administrative communications and records relating to the Contract, are considered work product and Contractor’s property, provided that, State has Government Purpose Rights to that work product as and when it was delivered to State.

3.9.2. “Government Purpose Rights” are:

3.9.2.1. the unlimited, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty free, non-exclusive, worldwide right to use, modify, reproduce, release, perform, display, sublicense, disclose and create derivatives from that work product without restriction for any activity in which State is a party;

3.9.2.2. the right to release or disclose that work product to third parties for any State government purpose; and

3.9.2.3. the right to authorize those to whom it rightfully releases or discloses that work product to use, modify, release, create derivative works from the work product for any State government purpose; such recipients being understood to include the federal government, the governments of other states, and various local governments.

3.9.3. “Government Purpose Rights” do not include any right to use, modify, reproduce, perform, release, display, create derivative works from or disclose that work product for any commercial purpose, or to authorize others to do so.

3.9.4. Joint Developments. The Contractor and State may each use equally any ideas, concepts, know-how, or techniques developed jointly during the course of the Contract, and may do so at their respective discretion, without obligation of notice or accounting to the other party.

3.9.5. Pre-existing Material. All pre-existing software and other Materials developed or otherwise obtained by or for Contractor or its affiliates independently of the Contract or applicable Purchase Orders are not part of the work product to which rights are granted State under subparagraph 3.9.1 above, and will remain the exclusive property of Contractor, provided that:

3.9.5.1. any derivative works of such pre-existing Materials or elements thereof that are created pursuant to the Contract are part of that work product;

3.9.5.2. any elements of derivative work of such pre-existing Materials that was not created pursuant to the Contract are not part of that work product; and

3.9.5.3. except as expressly stated otherwise, nothing in the Contract is to be construed to interfere or diminish Contractor’s or its affiliates’ ownership of such pre-existing Materials.

3.9.6. Developments Outside Of Contract. Unless expressly stated otherwise in the Contract, this Section does not preclude Contractor from developing competing Materials outside the Contract, irrespective of any similarity to Materials delivered or to be delivered to State hereunder.

3.10. Property of the State. If there are any materials that are not covered by Section

3.9 above created under this Contract, including but not limited to, reports and other deliverables, these materials 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.

3.11. Federal Immigration and Nationality Act. 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, 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 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 or debarment of the contractor.

3.12. 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.

3.13. Offshore Performance of Work involving Data is 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 Data shall be performed within the defined territories of the United States.

3.14. Protection of State Cybersecurity Interests. The Contractor shall comply with State Executive Order No. 2023-10, which includes, but is not limited to, a prohibition against (a) downloading and installing of TikTok on all State-owned and State-leased information technology; and (b) accessing TikTok through State information technology.

3.15. 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 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.

3.15.1. Contractor shall also disclose the utilization of generative AI before producing works owned by the State and/or integrating generative AI into Materials or Services used by the State.

3.15.2. Contractor shall perform due diligence to ensure proper licensure of model training data for all generative AI services throughout the life of the Contract.

3.16. Certifications Required by State Law.

3.16.1. If Contractor is a Company as defined in A.R.S. § 35-393, Contractor certifies that it is not currently engaged in a boycott of Israel as described in A.R.S. §§ 35-393 et seq. and will refrain from any such boycott for the duration of this Contract.

3.16.2. Contractor further certifies that it shall comply with A.R.S. § 35-394, regarding use of the forced labor of ethnic Uyghurs, as applicable.

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 Materials 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, per A.R.S. § 47-2319, all prices shall be F.O.B. (“free on board”) Destination and shall include all freight delivery and unloading at the destination.

4.3. Firm, Fixed Price. Unless stated otherwise in the Special Terms and Conditions of the Contract, all prices shall be firm-fixed-prices.

4.4. Applicable Taxes

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

4.4.2. State and Local Transaction Privilege Taxes.