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RFP 6314 Panel Survey Services for the Oregon BRFSS State Supplemental Panel Survey
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This is a sample contract document prepared by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) for procurement of panel survey services in support of the Oregon Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System State Supplemental Panel Survey (RFP 6314). The contract establishes a personal/professional services agreement between the State of Oregon, acting through OHA, and a selected contractor to perform survey-related work. The specific tasks, deliverables, and milestone schedules are to be negotiated with the highest-ranked proposer following the RFP evaluation process, with details incorporated into Exhibit A, Part 1 (Statement of Work). The contract duration and effective dates will be determined during contract negotiation, though the standard terms allow for OHA to extend the contract for up to a total period of five years. Deliverables must meet acceptance criteria established by OHA, with a seven-day review and notification process outlined for deliverable evaluation and any required modifications.

The contractor will be compensated on an hourly rate basis for completed work and accepted deliverables, with specific hourly rates for key positions to be negotiated and included in the final contract. OHA will not reimburse travel or other expenses, and the maximum not-to-exceed compensation amount will be established during contract negotiation. The contractor must maintain commercial general liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, along with workers' compensation insurance if applicable. The contract is governed by Oregon law, includes standard provisions requiring compliance with state and federal regulations, confidentiality protections for client and sensitive information (including Social Security Administration and Federal Tax Information records), nondiscrimination requirements, and mandatory reporting of suspected abuse. All work products created under the contract become the exclusive property of OHA.

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RFP 6314: Panel Survey Services for the Oregon BRFSS State Supplemental Panel Survey AttA

(OregonBuys Bid # S-44300-00018189)

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ATTACHMENT A — SAMPLE CONTRACT

NOTE TO PROPOSERS: DO NOT SUBMIT THIS

SAMPLE CONTRACT WITH YOUR PROPOSAL.

Contract Number ######

STATE OF OREGON

PERSONAL/PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT

You can get this document in other languages, large print, braille, or a format you prefer free of charge. Contact the Contract Administrator at the contact information found below. We accept all relay calls.

This Contract is between the State of Oregon, acting by and through its Oregon Health Authority, hereinafter referred to as “OHA,” and

Contractor d.b.a. Facility or Assumed Name

Address Address

Attention: (required) Telephone: (required)

Fax: (optional) Email address: (required) hereinafter referred to as “Contractor.”

Work to be performed under this Contract relates principally to OHA’s

(Fill in with name of Office, Program, etc.)

(Insert address)

(Insert city, state, zip) Contract Administrator: (Insert Name) or delegate

Telephone: (Required) Email address: (Required)

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1. Effective Date and Duration. This Contract shall become effective on the later of: (I) the last date all required signatures in Section 6., below have been obtained, or (II) [insert start date] provided it is (i) signed by all parties on or before such date, and (ii) when required, approved in writing by the Oregon Department of Justice on or before such date, and (iii) when required, approved in writing by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services. Unless extended or terminated earlier in accordance with its terms, this Contract shall expire on [insert end date]. Contract termination shall not extinguish or prejudice OHA’s right to enforce this Contract with respect to any default by Contractor that has not been cured.

2. Contract Documents.

a. This Contract consists of this document and includes the following listed exhibits, which are incorporated into this Contract:

(1) Exhibit A, Part 1: Statement of Work

(2) Exhibit A, Part 2: Payment and Invoicing

(3) Exhibit A, Part 3: Special Provisions

(4) Exhibit B: Standard Terms and Conditions

(5) Exhibit C: Insurance Requirements

There are no other Contract documents unless specifically referenced and incorporated into this Contract.

b. This Contract and the documents listed in Section 2., “Contract Documents”, Subsection a. above, shall be in the following descending order of precedence: this Contract less all exhibits, Exhibits B, A, and C.

3. Consideration.

a. The maximum, not-to-exceed compensation payable to Contractor under this Contract, which includes any allowable expenses, is $[insert amount]. OHA will not pay Contractor any amount in excess of the not-to-exceed compensation of this Contract for completing the Work and will not pay for Work performed before the date this Contract becomes effective or after the termination or expiration of this Contract. If the maximum compensation is increased by amendment of this Contract, the amendment must be fully effective before Contractor performs Work subject to the amendment.

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b. Payments to Contractor shall be subject to ORS 293.462 and shall be made in accordance with the payment schedule and requirements in Exhibit A, Part 2., “Payment and Invoicing.”

c. OHA will only pay for completed Work under this Contract. For purposes of this Contract, “Work” means the tasks or services and deliverables accepted by OHA as described in Exhibit A, Part 1, “Statement of Work.”

4. Contractor Determination. In accordance with the State Controller’s Oregon Accounting Manual, policy 30.40.00.104, OHA’s determination is that:

Not applicable Contractor is a contractor

Assistance Listings number(s) of federal funds to be paid through this Contract: NA

5. Contractor Information and Certification. Contractor shall provide the following information upon submission of the signed Contract.

a. Contractor Information.

(1) Is Contractor a nonresident alien, as defined in 26 U.S.C. § 7701(b)(1), a foreign person, or a foreign entity? (Check one box): YES NO

(2) Business Designation. (Check one box):

Professional Corporation Nonprofit Corporation Limited Liability Company Partnership Limited Partnership Limited Liability Partnership Sole Proprietorship Corporation

(3) Contractor Proof of Insurance. All insurance listed herein and required by Exhibit C must be in effect prior to Contract execution.

PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

Commercial General Liability Insurance Company: ____________________________________

Policy #: ______________________________________________ Expiration Date: ________________

Professional Liability Insurance Company: _____________________________________________

Policy #: ______________________________________________ Expiration Date: ________________

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Workers’ Compensation. Does Contractor have any subject workers, as defined in ORS 656.027? (Check one box): YES NO If YES, provide the following information:

Workers’ Compensation Insurance Company: _________________________________________

Policy #: ______________________________________________ Expiration Date: ________________

b. Certification. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, by signature on this Contract, the undersigned hereby certifies under penalty of perjury that:

(1) Contractor is in compliance with all insurance requirements in Exhibit C of this Contract, and notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, Contractor shall deliver to the OHA Contract Administrator (see page one of this Contract) the required Certificate(s) of Insurance within 30 days of execution of this Contract. By certifying compliance with all insurance as required by this Contract, Contractor acknowledges it may be found in breach of the Contract for failure to obtain required insurance. Contractor may also be in breach of the Contract for failure to provide Certificate(s) of Insurance as required and to maintain required coverage for the duration of the Contract;

(2) Contractor acknowledges that the Oregon False Claims Act, ORS 180.750 to 180.785, applies to any “claim” (as defined by ORS 180.750) that is made by (or caused by) the Contractor and that pertains to this Contract or to the project for which the Contract work is being performed. Contractor certifies that no claim described in the previous sentence is or will be a “false claim” (as defined by ORS 180.750) or an act prohibited by ORS

180.755. The Oregon Attorney General may enforce the

liabilities and penalties provided by the Oregon False Claims Act against the Contractor, in addition to any remedies that may be available to OHA under this Contract;

(3) The undersigned is authorized to act on behalf of Contractor and represents and warrants that Contractor has complied with the tax laws of the State of Oregon and the applicable tax laws of any political subdivision of Oregon. Contractor shall, throughout the duration of this Contract and any extensions, comply with all tax laws of this state and all applicable tax laws

######-0 / JFG Page 5 of 39 of any political subdivision of Oregon. For the purposes of this Section, “tax laws” includes: (i) All tax laws of Oregon, including but not limited to ORS 305.620 and ORS chapters 316, 317, and 318; (ii) Any tax provisions imposed by a political subdivision of Oregon that applied to Contractor, to Contractor’s property, operations, receipts, or income, or to Contractor’s performance of or compensation for any work performed by Contractor; (iii) Any tax provisions imposed by a political subdivision of Oregon that applied to Contractor, or to goods, services, or property, whether tangible or intangible, provided by Contractor; and (iv) Any rules, regulations, charter provisions, or ordinances that implemented or enforced any of the foregoing tax laws or provisions.

Contractor acknowledges that the Oregon Department of Administrative Services will report this Contract to the Oregon Department of Revenue (DOR). The DOR may take any and all actions permitted by law relative to the collection of taxes due to the State of Oregon or a political subdivision, including: (i) garnishing the Contractor’s compensation under this Contract;

or (ii) exercising a right of setoff against Contractor’s compensation under this Contract for any amounts that may be due and unpaid to the State of Oregon or its political subdivisions for which the DOR collects debts;

(4) The information shown in Section 5.a. above is Contractor’s true, accurate and correct information;

(5) To the best of the undersigned’s knowledge, Contractor has not discriminated against and will not discriminate against minority, women or emerging small business enterprises certified under ORS 200.055 in obtaining any required subcontracts;

(6) Contractor and Contractor’s employees and agents are not included on the list titled “Specially Designated Nationals” maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the United States Department of the Treasury and currently found at: https://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/sanctions/SDN- List/Pages/default.aspx;

(7) Contractor is not listed on the non-procurement portion of the General Service Administration’s “List of Parties Excluded from https://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/sanctions/SDN-List/Pages/default.aspx https://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/sanctions/SDN-List/Pages/default.aspx

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Federal procurement or Non-procurement Programs” currently found at: https://www.sam.gov/SAM;

(8) Contractor is not subject to backup withholding because:

(a) Contractor is exempt from backup withholding;

(b) Contractor has not been notified by the IRS that Contractor is subject to backup withholding as a result of a failure to report all interest or dividends; or

(c) The IRS has notified Contractor that Contractor is no longer subject to backup withholding; and

(9) Contractor’s Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) or Social Security Number (SSN) provided to OHA is true and accurate. If this information changes, Contractor shall provide OHA with the new FEIN or SSN within 10 days.

CONTRACTOR, BY EXECUTION OF THIS CONTRACT, HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES

THAT CONTRACTOR HAS READ THIS CONTRACT, UNDERSTANDS IT, AND

AGREES TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

CONTRACTOR: YOU WILL NOT BE PAID FOR SERVICES RENDERED BEFORE THE

EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS CONTRACT.

6. Signatures. This Contract and any subsequent amendments may be executed in several counterparts, all of which when taken together shall constitute one agreement binding on all parties, notwithstanding that all parties are not signatories to the same counterpart. Each copy of the Contract and any amendments so executed shall constitute an original.

Contractor Name By:

Authorized Signature Printed Name

Title Date

State of Oregon, acting by and through its Oregon Health Authority By:

Authorized Signature Printed Name

Title Date https://www.sam.gov/SAM

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Approved for Legal Sufficiency:

Via email by [Name] Oregon Department of Justice Date

OHA Program Review:

Via email by [Name, Title] Oregon Health Authority Date

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EXHIBIT A

Part 1

Statement of Work

Note: See RFP 6314, Section 2.4 Scope of Work for a description of the tasks to be required from the Contractor under the Contract.

The details of Statement of Work, including specific performance requirements and Completion Due dates will be negotiated with the highest ranked Proposer pursuant to RFP Section 5.4 Contract Negotiation.

1. Background and Purpose

2. Definitions

3. General Requirements and Performance Standards

Contractor shall perform the services and provide OHA the deliverables listed below according to the specific schedule and other requirements requested of this Contract as further detailed below.

3.1 Deliverable Acceptance Criteria

OHA will review the required deliverables to verify that they are in alignment with OHA’s mission, goals, budget and project needs for this Contract.

3.2 Deliverable Acceptance Process

OHA will provide written notification to Contractor that the required deliverables have been accepted by OHA, or if applicable, modifications required from Contractor before the deliverables will be accepted by OHA as further detailed below:

• Within seven (7) days of receipt of each deliverable required from Contractor, OHA will evaluate the deliverable to determine whether it is consistent with the applicable Deliverable Acceptance Criteria and other the requirements of the Statement of Work.

• Following completion of OHA’s review of each deliverable, and within seven (7) days after receipt of each deliverable, OHA will notify Contractor whether OHA accepts the deliverable based on standard and requirements referenced in Section 5.1.

• If OHA determines that a deliverable does not meet the applicable Deliverable Acceptance Criteria, OHA will notify Contractor within seven (7) days of the specific deficiencies, initiate meetings with

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Contractor to discuss how the deficiencies can be resolved and provide Contractor an opportunity and schedule for resolving the deficiencies.

• OHA may request the process above be repeated if necessary to ensure the deliverables submitted are acceptable to OHA.

[The Required Tasks, Deliverables and Milestones based on RFP Section 2.4 Scope of Work will be added here.]

3.3 Specifications or Performance Standards.

3.3.1 OHA requires that the Contractor meet the highest standards prevalent in the industry or business most closely involved in providing the appropriate goods or services.

3.3.2 Contractor’s work shall always reflect and serve the mission, goals and objectives of OHA described in Section 1. Background and Purpose.

3.3.3 Contractor and all of Contractor’s subcontractors are prohibited from using any funds paid through the Contract for any direct contact with, or lobbying of, state legislators, state officials, or their staff for purposes of influencing any legislative policies or funding decisions.

When directed by OHA, Contractor may use these funds to provide information to legislators and legislative committees regarding campaign activities.

3.3.4 Contractor shall obtain and maintain for OHA all materials, including licenses, administrative rights, and historical documents related to Contactor’s services under this Contract. Contractor shall, upon OHA request, assure seamless handover of materials to any potential new contractor in the future.

3.3.5 Contractor shall require and ensure that all of Contractor’s staff and subcontractors perform all Work in a timely and effective manner in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Contract. OHA may communicate directly with any subcontractor about work being performed for OHA.

3.3.6 Contractor shall produce all materials in compliance with ADA requirements and follow the ODHS and OHA Writing Style Guide to the extent possible. All materials should align with professional graphic design standards and formats.

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3.3.7 Contractor shall be readily available during normal Monday through Friday business hours of 8:00am to 5:00pm Pacific Time, excluding State of Oregon holidays, by email, telephone, or video throughout the calendar year and the term of this Contract to address the needs of OHA, HPCDP, grantees and partners, and other OHA contractors.

Contractor shall also be available upon OHA request for on-call services or work outside of business hours for crisis management, response, or other unforeseen urgent circumstances.

3.3.8 Contactor’s Key Persons shall maintain the qualifications and experience required to complete the Work throughout the term of this Contract. Should Contractor request approval for an additional or replacement Key Person, OHA will have the right to review the qualifications of and approve or disapprove the proposed Key Person.

The new Key Person must meet or exceed the qualifications of the Key Person being replaced.

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Part 2

Payment and Invoicing

Note: The following provisions will be negotiated with the highest ranked Proposer(s) pursuant to RFP Section 5.4 Contract Negotiation.

1. Payment Provisions.

a. Contractor Invoice.

(1) Contractor shall send all invoices to OHA’s Contract Administrator at the address specified on page 1, or to any other address as OHA may indicate in writing to Contractor.

Contractor's claims to OHA for overdue payments on invoices are subject to ORS 293.462.

(2) Each invoice shall be signed by an authorized representative of Contractor and contain the following information:

• Contract number ######;

• Contractor’s name, address, email and contact information;

• Contractor’s Tax ID# / EIN;

• Date of invoice;

• Period of time covered by the invoice (invoice period);

• An itemized description of Contract services performed and deliverables completed by Contractor during the invoice period, and the amounts charged for each of the itemized services, in a format prescribed by OHA, including an explanation of all expenses for which Contractor requests payment, consistent with the payment rates and other provisions specified in this Exhibit A, Part 2 and the OHA-approved Budget attached hereto.

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• The total amount due to OHA for Contract services performed and deliverables completed by Contractor during the invoice period.

(i) Additional invoice requirements:

• If the Contractor requests payment for approved subcontractors who performed Contract services, Contractor’s invoice must attach itemized invoices from each subcontractor, to support all such payment requests.

• OHA reserves the right to require Contractor to submit written documentation in support of its invoices. OHA will inform Contractor which invoiced items, if any, require such documentation as a condition of payment.

• Any Invoice item OHA questions shall be severed from the invoice and shall not be paid until the question is resolved to OHA’s satisfaction. The remaining balance of the invoice shall be paid in accordance with the terms of this Contract.

• Contractor shall not submit invoices for, and OHA will not pay, any amount in excess of the maximum compensation amount set forth in Contract Section 3 Consideration.

b. Payments

As consideration for the services provided by Contractor during the period specified in Section 1., Effective Date and Duration, of this Contract, and following OHA’s acceptance of deliverables completed by Contractor pursuant to Section 3.2. Deliverable Acceptance Process of Exhibit A, Part 1, Statement of Work, OHA will pay Contractor for completed Work consistent with the following hourly rates:

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i. Personnel Hourly Rates. OHA will pay Contractor for completed Work performed by Contractor’s personnel at the rates set forth in the following Hourly Rates:

Key Positions Hourly Rate

2. Travel and Other Expenses. OHA will not reimburse Contractor for any travel or other expenses under this Contract.

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Attachment 1- OHA approved Budget

Note: the OHA-approved Budget will be negotiated with the highest ranked Proposer pursuant to RFP Section 5.4 Contract Negotiation.

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Part 3 Special Provisions

1. Confidentiality of Information.

a. Client Information.

(1) All information as to personal facts and circumstances obtained by the Contractor on the client (“Client Information”) shall be treated as privileged communications, shall be held confidential, and shall not be divulged without the written consent of the client, his or her guardian, or the responsible parent when the client is a minor child, or except as required by other terms of this Contract. Nothing prohibits the disclosure of information in summaries, statistical, or other forms which does not identify particular individuals.

(2) The use or disclosure of Client Information shall be limited to persons directly connected with the administration of this Contract. Confidentiality policies shall be applied to all requests from outside sources.

(3) If Contractor, or any of its officers, directors, employees, agents, or subcontractors receives or has access to confidential Social Security Administration (SSA), or Federal Tax Information (FTI records in the performance of Work under this Contract, Contractor shall comply, and ensure that all of Contractor’s officers, directors, employees, agents and subcontractors comply, with the following provisions:

(a) With respect to SSA records:

i. Provide a current list of employees and employees of any agent or subcontractor with access to SSA records;

ii. Adhere to the same security requirements as employees of OHA;

iii. Abide by all relevant Federal laws, restrictions on access, use, disclosure, and the security requirements contained within OHA’s agreement with SSA;

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iv. Provide its employees and agents the same security awareness training as OHA’s employees;

and

v. Include the provisions of this Section 1.a.(3)(a) in any subcontract.

(b) With respect to Federal Tax Information (FTI), as defined in IRS Publication 1075:

i. Contractor and its officers, directors and employees with access to, or who use FTI provided by OHA, must meet the background check requirements defined in IRS Publication 1075;

ii. Any FTI made available to Contractor shall be used only for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Contract. Contractor shall treat all information contained in FTI as confidential and that information shall not be divulged or made known in any manner to any person except as may be necessary in the performance of this Contract.

Inspection by or disclosure to anyone other than an officer or employee of the Contractor is prohibited;

iii. Contractor shall account for all FTI upon receipt and shall properly store all FTI before, during, and after processing. In addition, all FTI related output and products will be given the same level of protection as required for the source material;

iv. No work involving FTI furnished under this Contract will be subcontracted without prior written approval of the IRS;

v. Maintain a list of employees who are authorized access to FTI. Such list will be provided to OHA and, upon request, to the IRS reviewing office; and

vi. Include the provisions of this Section 1.a.(3)(b) in any subcontract.

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(c) Failure to abide by any of the requirements in this subsection could result in criminal or civil penalties and result in termination of this Contract.

(d) Contractor may be subjected to periodic and ongoing security reviews to ensure compliance with the requirements of Section 1.a.(3).

(4) Except as prohibited by Section 1.a.(3) above, OHA, Contractor and any subcontractor will share information as necessary to effectively serve OHA clients.

b. Non-Client Information.

(1) Each Party acknowledges that it and any of its officers, directors, employees and agents may, in the course of performing its responsibilities under this Contract, be exposed to or acquire information that is confidential to the other Party.

To the extent permitted by law, any and all information of any form provided to a Party or its officers, directors, employees and agents in the performance of the Contract that reasonably could at the time of its disclosure be understood to be confidential shall be deemed to be confidential information of the originating Party (“Confidential Non-Client Information”).

(2) Confidential Non-Client Information shall be deemed not to include information that:

(a) Is or becomes (other than by disclosure by the Party acquiring such information) publicly known or is contained in a publicly available document except to the extent applicable law still restricts disclosure;

(b) Is furnished by the originating Party to others without restrictions similar to those imposed on the receiving Party under this Contract;

(c) Is rightfully in the receiving Party’s possession without the obligation of nondisclosure prior to the time of its disclosure by the originating Party under this Contract;

(d) Is obtained from a source other than the originating Party without the obligation of confidentiality;

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(e) Is disclosed with the written consent of the originating Party; or

(f) Is independently developed by the receiving Party’s officers, directors, employees and agents who can be shown to have had no access to the Confidential Non- Client Information.

(3) Nondisclosure. The receiving Party shall hold all Confidential Non-Client Information in strict confidence, using at least the same degree of care that it uses in maintaining the confidentiality of its own confidential information; and shall not sell, assign, license, market, transfer or otherwise dispose of, give or disclose Confidential Non-Client Information to third parties; shall not use Confidential Non-Client Information for any purposes whatsoever other than as contemplated by this Contract or reasonably related thereto; and shall advise any of its officers, directors, employees and agents that receive or have access to the Confidential Non-Client Information of their obligations to keep Confidential Non-Client Information confidential. These confidentiality obligations do not restrict disclosure of information otherwise qualifying as Confidential Non-Client Information if the receiving Party can show that either of the following conditions exists: (i) the information was disclosed in response to a subpoena or court order duly issued in a judicial or legislative process, in which case the receiving Party shall notify the originating Party of the subpoena five days prior to the disclosure, unless such notice could not reasonably be given; or (ii) the disclosure was required to respond to a request for the information made under the Oregon Public Records Law, ORS 192.311 to 192.478. The receiving Party shall notify the originating Party of a public records request five days prior to the disclosure.

c. Upon request and pursuant to the instructions of OHA, Contractor shall return or destroy all copies of Confidential Information, and Contractor shall certify in writing the return or destruction of all Confidential Information.

d. “Client” means any individual, family or provider:

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(1) For whom OHA must provide Services and incidental or specialized Goods, in any combination thereof (“Services and Incidental Supplies”), according to state, federal law, rule, and policy. Those Services and Incidental Supplies include but are not limited to treatment, care, protection, and support without regard to the proximity of the services being provided;

(2) Who in fact receives and utilizes services provided by OHA primarily for that individual's or family's benefit;

(3) Who is under the custody, care, or both of OHA; or

(4) Who provides direct care or Services and is a proxy or representative of the non-provider Client.

2. Amendments.

a. Subject to Section 2.c. below, OHA reserves the right to amend or extend this Contract under the following general circumstances:

(1) OHA may extend the Contract for additional periods of time up to a total Contract period of 5 years, and for additional money associated with the extended period(s) of time. The determination for any extension for time may be based on OHA’s satisfaction with performance of the work or services provided by the Contractor under this Contract.

(2) OHA may periodically amend any payment rates throughout the life of the Contract proportionate to increases of the U.S.

Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Price Index for the Western Region; and to provide Cost Of Living Adjustments (COLA) if OHA so chooses. Any negotiation of increases in rates to implement a COLA will be as directed by the Oregon State Legislature. In addition, OHA may periodically amend any payment rates throughout the life of the Contract to meet current market conditions.

b. OHA further reserves the right to amend the Statement of Work based on the original scope of work of RFP 6314 for the following:

(1) Programmatic changes, additions or modifications deemed necessary to accurately reflect the original scope of work that may not have been expressed in the original Contract or previous amendments to the Contract;

(2) Implement additional phases of the Work; or

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(3) As necessitated by changes in Code of Federal Regulations, Oregon Revised Statutes, or Oregon Administrative Rules, which, in part or in combination, govern the provision of services provided under this Contract.

c. Upon identification, by any party to this Contract, of any circumstance which may require an amendment to this Contract, the parties may enter into negotiations regarding the proposed modifications. Any resulting amendment must be in writing and be signed by all parties to the Contract before the modified or additional provisions are binding on either party. All amendments must comply with Exhibit B, “Standard Terms and Conditions”, Section 24. “Amendments; Waiver;

Consent.” of this Contract.

3. Contractor Requirements to Report Abuse of Certain Classes of Persons.

a. Contractor shall comply with, and cause its employees, agents and subcontractors to comply with, the applicable laws for mandatory reporting of abuse, including but not limited to abuse of the following classes of persons in Oregon:

(1) Children pursuant to ORS 419B.005 through 419B.015;

(2) Elderly Persons and Adults with Physical Disabilities pursuant to ORS 124.050 through 124.095 and ORS 410.020;

(3) Residents of Nursing Facilities pursuant to ORS 441.630 through 441.645; and

(4) Adults with Mental Illness or Developmental Disabilities pursuant to ORS 430.735 through 430.743.

b. Contractor shall immediately make reports of suspected abuse of persons who are members of the classes established in Section 3.a.

above to Oregon’s Statewide Abuse Reporting Hotline: 1-855-503- SAFE (7233) or local law enforcement, as a requirement of this Contract. Contractor does not need to prove abuse occurred, just reasonably suspect abuse occurred, to be required to report.

4. Nondiscrimination.

a. The Contractor must provide services to OHA clients without regard to race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation or disability (as defined under the Americans with

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Disabilities Act). Contracted services must reasonably accommodate the cultural, language, and other special needs of clients.

b. Contractor certifies that Contractor has a written policy and practice that meets the requirements described in ORS 279A.112 for preventing sexual harassment, sexual assault, and discrimination against employees who are members of a protected class. Contractor agrees, as a material term of this Contract, to maintain such policy and practice in force during the entire Contract term.

c. As required by ORS 279B.235, Contractor must comply with ORS

652.220 and shall not unlawfully discriminate against any of Contractor’s employees in the payment of wages or other compensation for work of comparable character on the basis of an employee’s membership in a protected class. “Protected class” means a group of persons distinguished by race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, or age. Contractor’s compliance with this Section constitutes a material element of this Contract and a failure to comply constitutes a breach that entitles OHA to terminate this Contract for cause.

5. Contractor may not prohibit any of Contractor’s employees from discussing the employee’s rate of wage, salary, benefits, or other compensation with another employee or another person. Contractor may not retaliate against an employee who discusses the employee’s rate of wage, salary, benefits, or other compensation with another employee or another person.

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EXHIBIT B

Standard Terms and Conditions

1. Governing Law, Consent to Jurisdiction. This Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon without regard to principles of conflicts of law. Any claim, action, suit or proceeding (collectively, “Claim”) between OHA or any other agency or department of the State of Oregon, or both, and Contractor that arises from or relates to this Contract shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the Circuit Court of Marion County for the State of Oregon; provided, however, if a Claim must be brought in a federal forum, then it shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the United States District Court for the District of Oregon. In no event shall this Section be construed as a waiver by the State of Oregon of the jurisdiction of any court or of any form of defense to or immunity from any Claim, whether sovereign immunity, governmental immunity, immunity based on the eleventh amendment to the Constitution of the United States or otherwise. Each party hereby consents to the exclusive jurisdiction of such court, waives any objection to venue, and waives any claim that such forum is an inconvenient forum. This Section shall survive expiration or termination of this Contract.

2. Compliance with Law. Contractor shall comply with all federal, state and local laws, regulations, executive orders and ordinances applicable to Contractor and the Contract. OHA’s performance under the Contract is conditioned upon Contractor's compliance with the obligations of contractors under ORS 279B.220, 279B.230 and 279B.235, which are incorporated by reference herein. This Section shall survive expiration or termination of this Contract.

3. Independent Contractor.

a. Contractor is not an officer, employee, or agent of the State of Oregon as those terms are used in ORS 30.265 or otherwise.

b. If Contractor is currently performing work for the State of Oregon or the federal government, Contractor by signature to this Contract, represents and warrants that Contractor's Work to be performed under this Contract creates no potential or actual conflict of interest as defined by ORS Chapter 244 and that no statutes, rules or regulations of the State of Oregon or federal agency for which Contractor currently performs work would prohibit Contractor's Work

######-0 / JFG Page 23 of 39 under this Contract. If compensation under this Contract is to be charged against federal funds, Contractor certifies that it is not currently employed by the federal government.

c. Contractor is responsible for all federal and state taxes applicable to compensation paid to Contractor under this Contract and, unless Contractor is subject to backup withholding, OHA will not withhold from such compensation any amounts to cover Contractor's federal or state tax obligations. Contractor is not eligible for any social security, unemployment insurance or workers' compensation benefits from compensation paid to Contractor under this Contract, except as a self-employed individual.

d. Contractor shall perform all Work as an Independent Contractor, as defined in ORS 670.600. OHA reserves the right (i) to determine and modify the delivery schedule for the Work, and (ii) to evaluate the quality of the Work Product, however, OHA may not and will not control the means or manner of Contractor's performance.

Contractor is responsible for determining the appropriate means and manner of performing the Work.

4. Representations and Warranties.

a. Contractor's Representations and Warranties. Contractor represents and warrants to OHA that:

(1) Contractor has the power and authority to enter into and perform this Contract;

(2) The obligations set forth in this Contract, when executed and delivered, shall be valid and binding obligations of the Contractor enforceable in accordance with its terms;

(3) Contractor has the skill and knowledge possessed by well-informed members of its industry, trade or profession and Contractor will apply that skill and knowledge with care and diligence to perform the Work in a professional manner and in accordance with the highest standards prevalent in Contractor's industry, trade or profession;

(4) Contractor shall, at all times during the term of this Contract, be qualified, professionally competent, and duly licensed to perform the Work; and

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(5) Contractor prepared its proposal related to this Contract, if any, independently from all other proposers, and without collusion, fraud, or other dishonesty.

b. Warranties Cumulative. The warranties set forth in this section are in addition to, and not in lieu of, any other warranties provided.

5. Time is of the Essence. Contractor agrees that time is of the essence under this Contract.

6. Funds Available and Authorized; Payments.

a. Contractor shall not be compensated for Work performed under this Contract by any other agency or department of the State of Oregon or the federal government. OHA certifies that it has sufficient funds currently authorized for expenditure to finance the costs of this Contract within OHA's current biennial appropriation or limitation.

Contractor understands and agrees that OHA's payment for Work performed is contingent on OHA receiving appropriations, limitations, allotments or other expenditure authority sufficient to allow OHA, in the exercise of its reasonable administrative discretion, to continue to make payments under this Contract.

b. Payment Method. Payments under this Contract will be made by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). Upon request, Contractor shall provide its taxpayer identification number (TIN) and other necessary banking information to receive EFT payment. Contractor shall maintain at its own expense a single financial institution or authorized payment agent capable of receiving and processing EFT using the Automated Clearing House (ACH) transfer method. The most current designation and EFT information will be used for all payments under this Contract. Contractor shall provide this designation and information on a form provided by OHA. In the event that EFT information changes or the Contractor elects to designate a different financial institution for the receipt of any payment made using EFT procedures, the Contractor shall provide the changed information or designation to OHA on an OHA-approved form. OHA is not required to make any payment under this Contract until receipt of the correct EFT designation and payment information from the Contractor.

7. Recovery of Overpayments. IF BILLINGS UNDER THIS CONTRACT, OR

UNDER ANY OTHER CONTRACT BETWEEN CONTRACTOR AND OHA, RESULT

IN PAYMENTS TO CONTRACTOR TO WHICH CONTRACTOR IS NOT ENTITLED,

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OHA, AFTER GIVING WRITTEN NOTIFICATION TO CONTRACTOR, MAY

WITHHOLD FROM PAYMENTS DUE TO CONTRACTOR SUCH AMOUNTS, OVER

SUCH PERIODS OF TIME, AS ARE NECESSARY TO RECOVER THE AMOUNT OF

THE OVERPAYMENT, UNLESS CONTRACTOR PROVIDES A WRITTEN

OBJECTION WITHIN 14 CALENDAR DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THE NOTICE.

ABSENT TIMELY WRITTEN OBJECTION, CONTRACTOR HEREBY REASSIGNS TO

OHA ANY RIGHT CONTRACTOR MAY HAVE TO RECEIVE SUCH PAYMENTS. IF

CONTRACTOR PROVIDES A TIMELY WRITTEN OBJECTION TO OHA’S

WITHHOLDING OF SUCH PAYMENTS, THE PARTIES AGREE TO CONFER IN

GOOD FAITH REGARDING THE NATURE AND AMOUNT OF THE

OVERPAYMENT IN DISPUTE AND THE MANNER IN WHICH THE

OVERPAYMENT IS TO BE REPAID. OHA RESERVES ITS RIGHT TO PURSUE ANY

OR ALL OF THE REMEDIES AVAILABLE TO IT UNDER THIS CONTRACT AND AT

LAW OR IN EQUITY INCLUDING OHA’S RIGHT TO SETOFF.

8. Ownership of Work Product.

a. Definitions. As used in this Section, and elsewhere in this Contract, the following terms have the meanings set forth below:

(1) “Contractor Intellectual Property” means any intellectual property owned by Contractor and developed independently from the Work.

(2) “Third Party Intellectual Property” means any intellectual property owned by parties other than OHA or Contractor.

(3) “Work Product” means every invention, discovery, work of authorship, trade secret or other tangible or intangible item and all intellectual property rights therein that Contractor is required to deliver to OHA pursuant to the Work.

b. Original Works. All Work Product created by Contractor pursuant to the Work, including derivative works and compilations, and whether or not such Work Product is considered a “work made for hire,” shall be the exclusive property of OHA. OHA and Contractor agree that all Work Product is “work made for hire” of which OHA is the author within the meaning of the United States Copyright Act. If for any reason the original Work Product created pursuant to the Work is not “work made for hire,” Contractor hereby irrevocably assigns to OHA any and all of its rights, title, and interest in all original Work Product created pursuant to the Work, whether arising from copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret, or any other state or federal intellectual

######-0 / JFG Page 26 of 39 property law or doctrine. Upon OHA's reasonable request, Contractor shall execute such further documents and instruments necessary to fully vest such rights in OHA. Contractor forever waives any and all rights relating to original Work Product created pursuant to the Work, including without limitation, any and all rights arising under 17 U.S.C.

§ 106A or any other rights of identification of authorship or rights of approval, restriction or limitation on use or subsequent modifications.

c. In the event that Work Product is Contractor Intellectual Property, a derivative work based on Contractor Intellectual Property or a compilation that includes Contractor Intellectual Property, Contractor hereby grants to OHA an irrevocable, non-exclusive, perpetual, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, prepare derivative works based upon, distribute copies of, perform and display Contractor Intellectual Property and the pre-existing elements of the Contractor Intellectual Property employed in the Work Product, and to authorize others to do the same on OHA's behalf.

d. In the event that Work Product is Third Party Intellectual Property, a derivative work based on Third Party Intellectual Property or a compilation that includes Third Party Intellectual Property, Contractor shall secure on OHA's behalf and in the name of OHA an irrevocable, non-exclusive, perpetual, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, prepare derivative works based upon, distribute copies of, perform and display the Third Party Intellectual Property and the pre-existing elements of the Third Party Intellectual Property employed in the Work Product, and to authorize others to do the same on OHA’s behalf.

9. Indemnity.

a. CONTRACTOR SHALL DEFEND (SUBJECT TO ORS CHAPTER 180), SAVE, HOLD HARMLESS, AND INDEMNIFY THE STATE OF OREGON AND OHA

AND THEIR OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS FROM AND AGAINST

ALL CLAIMS, SUITS, ACTIONS, LOSSES, DAMAGES, LIABILITIES, COSTS

AND EXPENSES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING

ATTORNEYS FEES, RESULTING FROM, ARISING OUT OF, OR RELATING

TO THE ACTIVITIES OF CONTRACTOR OR ITS OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES,

SUBCONTRACTORS, OR AGENTS UNDER THIS CONTRACT.

b. INDEMNITY FOR INFRINGEMENT CLAIMS. WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF SECTION 9.a. ABOVE, CONTRACTOR EXPRESSLY

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AGREES TO DEFEND, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD OHA, THE STATE OF

OREGON AND THEIR AGENCIES, SUBDIVISIONS, OFFICERS,

DIRECTORS, AGENTS, AND EMPLOYEES HARMLESS FROM ANY AND

ALL CLAIMS, SUITS, ACTIONS, LOSSES, LIABILITIES, COSTS, EXPENSES,

INCLUDING ATTORNEYS FEES, AND DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR

RELATED TO ANY CLAIMS THAT THE WORK, THE WORK PRODUCT OR

ANY OTHER TANGIBLE OR INTANGIBLE ITEMS DELIVERED TO OHA BY

CONTRACTOR THAT MAY BE THE SUBJECT OF PROTECTION UNDER

ANY STATE OR FEDERAL INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW OR DOCTRINE,

OR OHA'S USE THEREOF, INFRINGES ANY PATENT, COPYRIGHT, TRADE

SECRET, TRADEMARK, TRADE DRESS, MASK WORK, UTILITY DESIGN,

OR OTHER PROPRIETARY RIGHT OF ANY THIRD PARTY; PROVIDED,

THAT THE STATE OF OREGON SHALL PROVIDE CONTRACTOR WITH

PROMPT WRITTEN NOTICE OF ANY INFRINGEMENT CLAIM.

THIS SECTION SHALL SURVIVE EXPIRATION OR TERMINATION OF THIS

CONTRACT.

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10. Default; Remedies; Termination.

a. Default by Contractor. Contractor shall be in default under this Contract if:

(1) Contractor institutes or has instituted against it insolvency, receivership or bankruptcy proceedings, makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or ceases doing business on a regular basis; or

(2) Contractor no longer holds a license or certificate that is required for Contractor to perform its obligations under the Contract and Contractor has not obtained such license or certificate within 14 calendar days after OHA's notice or such longer period as OHA may specify in such notice; or

(3) Contractor commits any material breach or default of any covenant, warranty, obligation or agreement under this Contract, fails to perform the Work under this Contract within the time specified herein or any extension thereof, or so fails to pursue the Work as to endanger Contractor’s performance under this Contract in accordance with its terms, and such breach, default or failure is not cured within 14 calendar days after OHA’s notice, or such longer period as OHA may specify in such notice; or

(4) Contractor failed to comply with the tax laws of this state or a political subdivision of this state before the Contractor executed this Contract or fails to comply with the tax laws of this state or a political subdivision of this state during the term of this Contract.

b. OHA’s Remedies for Contractor’s Default. In the event Contractor is in default under Section 10.a. above, OHA may, at its option, pursue any or all of the remedies available to it under this Contract and at law or in equity, including, but not limited to:

(1) termination of this Contract under Section 10.e.(2) below;

(2) withholding all monies due for Work and Work Products that Contractor has failed to deliver within any scheduled completion dates or has performed inadequately or defectively;

(3) initiation of an action or proceeding for damages, specific performance, or declaratory or injunctive relief; or

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(4) exercise of its right of recovery of overpayments under Section 7., “Recovery of Overpayment”, of this Exhibit B.

These remedies are cumulative to the extent the remedies are not inconsistent, and OHA may pursue any remedy or remedies singly, collectively, successively or in any order whatsoever. If a court determines that Contractor was not in default under Section 10.a.

above, then Contractor shall be entitled to the same remedies as if this Contract was terminated pursuant to Section 10.e.(1) below.

c. Default by OHA. OHA shall be in default under this Contract if OHA commits any material breach or default of any covenant, warranty, or obligation under this Contract, and such breach or default is not cured within 30 calendar days after Contractor's notice or such longer period as Contractor may specify in such notice.

d. Contractor’s Remedies for OHA’s Default. In the event OHA terminates the Contract under Section 10.e.(1) below, or in the event OHA is in default under Section 10.c. above, and whether or not Contractor elects to exercise its right to terminate the Contract under Section 10.e.(3) below, Contractor's sole monetary remedy shall be: (i) with respect to Work compensable at a stated rate, a claim for unpaid invoices, time worked within any limits set forth in this Contract but not yet invoiced, authorized expenses incurred and interest within the limits permitted under ORS 293.462, and (ii) with respect to deliverable-based Work, a claim for the sum designated for completing the deliverable multiplied by the percentage of Work completed and accepted by OHA, less previous amounts paid and any claim(s) that OHA has against Contractor. In no event shall OHA be liable to Contractor for any expenses related to termination of this Contract or for anticipated profits. If previous amounts paid to Contractor exceed the amount due to Contractor under this Section 10.d., Contractor shall immediately pay any excess to OHA upon written demand. If Contractor does not immediately pay the excess, OHA may recover the overpayments in accordance with Section 7., “Recovery of Overpayments”, and may pursue any other remedy that may be available to it.

e. Termination.

(1) OHA’s Right to Terminate at its Discretion. At its sole discretion, OHA may terminate this Contract:

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(a) For its convenience upon 30 days’ prior written notice by OHA to Contractor;

(b) Immediately upon written notice if OHA fails to receive funding, appropriations, limitations, allotments or other expenditure authority at levels sufficient to pay for the Work or Work Products;

(c) Immediately upon written notice if federal or state laws, regulations, or guidelines are modified or interpreted in such a way that OHA’s purchase of the Work or Work Products under this Contract is prohibited, or OHA is prohibited from paying for such Work or Work Products from the planned funding source; or

(d) Immediately upon written notice to Contractor if there is a threat to the health, safety, or welfare of any OHA client or recipient of services under this Contract, including any Medicaid Eligible Individual, under its care.

(2) OHA’s Right to Terminate for Cause. In addition to any other rights and remedies OHA may have under this Contract, OHA may terminate this Contract immediately upon written notice to Contractor, or at such later date as OHA may establish in such notice, if Contractor is in default under Section 10.a. above.

(3) Contractor's Right to Terminate for Cause. Contractor may terminate this Contract upon 30 days written notice to OHA, or at such later date as Contractor may establish in such notice, if OHA is in default under Section 10.c.

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