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SIGNATURE DOCUMENT FOR
DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES
CONTRACT No.HHS000371500016
UNDER THE
2017 HURRICANE PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS RESPONSE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT GRANT
I. PURPOSE
The DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES ("DSHS" or "System Agency"), a pass-through
entity, and CORPUS CHRISTI-NUECES COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DISTRICT(CITY)("Grantee" or
"Contractor")(each a"Party"and collectively the "Parties")enter into the following grant contract
to provide funding for the Hurricane Harvey Crisis Project (the "Contract"), as described in
Attachment A, Statement of Work.
II. LEGAL AUTHORITY
This Contract is made in accordance with awards by the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC-RFA-TP18-1802 — Cooperative Agreement for Emergency Response: 2017
Hurricane Public Health Crisis Response, Funding Opportunity Number: CDC-RFA-TP18-1802,
CFDA#93.354),which is incorporated herein by reference,and is authorized by and in compliance
with the provisions of Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 12 or 1001 or Texas Government
Code Chapter 531, 771, 791 or 2155.
III. DURATION
This Contract is effective on the signature date of the latter of the Parties to sign this Contract and
terminates on June 30, 2020, unless renewed, extended, or terminated pursuant to the terms and
conditions of the Contract. The System Agency, at its own discretion, may extend this Contract
subject to terms and conditions mutually agreeable to both Parties.
IV. BUDGET
The total amount of this Contract will not exceed ($420,842.00). All expenditures under the
Contract will be in accordance with ATTACHMENT B,BUDGET.
V. CONTRACT REPRESENTATIVES
The following will act as the Representative authorized to administer activities under this
Contract on behalf of their respective Party.
System Agency
Samiyah Bailey
1100 West 49th Street, MC 1990
Austin, Texas 78756
(512) 776-2614
samiyah.bailey@dshs.texas.gov
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Contractor
Name: Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District (City)
Address: 1702 Horne Rd., Corpus Christi, Texas 78416
Phone: 361-826-7205
Email: annetter@cctexas.com
Either Party may change its designated Representative by providing written notice to the other
Party.
VI. LEGAL NOTICES
Any legal notice required under this Contract shall be deemed delivered when deposited by the
System Agency either in the United States mail, postage paid, certified, return receipt requested; or
with a common carrier,overnight, signature required,to the appropriate address below:
System Agency
Department of State Health Services
1100 West 49th Street, MC 1911
Austin, Texas 78756
Attention: General Counsel
Grantee
Name: Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District (City)
Address: 1702 Horne Rd., Corpus Christi, Texas 78416
Phone: 361-826-7205
Attention:Annette Rodriguez,MPH
Notice given by Grantee will be deemed effective when received by the System Agency. Either Party
may change its address for notice by written notice to the other Party.
VII. ADDITIONAL GRANT INFORMATION
Federal Award Identification Number(FAIN): 1 NU90TP921945-01-00
Federal Award Date: 7/3/2018
Name of Federal Awarding Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
CFDA Number: 93.354
Awarding Official Contact Information:
Yull Celestin
1600 Clifton Rd
Atlanta, GA 30333
Phone: 404-639-7690
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SIGNATURE PAGE FOR
DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES
CONTRACT No.HHS000371500016
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Title: Associate Commissioner Title: Director of Public Health
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THE FOLLOWING ATTACHMENTS TO SYSTEM AGENCY CONTRACT No.HHS0003.71500016 ARE
HEREBY INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:
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ATTACHMENT A-STATEMENT OF WORK
ATTACHMENT B—BUDGET CITY SECRETARY
ATTACHMENT B-1—INDIVIDUAL PROJECT BUDGET(S)
ATTACHMENT C-HHSC UNIFORM TERMS AND CONDITIONS-GRANT
ATTACHMENT D-CONTRACT AFFIRMATIONS
ATTACHMENT E-DSHS SUPPLEMENTAL AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS
ATTACHMENT F-FEDERAL ASSURANCES AND LOBBYING FORA
ATTACHMENT G-FFATA CERTIFICATION
ATTACHMENT H-DATA USE AGREEMENT
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SIGNATURE PAGE FOR
DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES
CONTRACT No.HHS000371500016
DSHS GRANTEE
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Title: Associate Commissioner Title: Director of Public Health
Date of execution: February 20, 2019 Date of execution: February 20, 2019
THE FOLLOWING ATTACHMENTS TO SYSTEM AGENCY CONTRACT NO.HHS000371500016 ARE
HEREBY INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:
ATTACHMENT A-STATEMENT OF WORK
ATTACHMENT B—BUDGET
ATTACHMENT B-1—INDIVIDUAL PROJECT BUDGET(S)
ATTACHMENT C-HHSC UNIFORM TERMS AND CONDITIONS-GRANT
ATTACHMENT D-CONTRACT AFFIRMATIONS
ATTACHMENT E-DSHS SUPPLEMENTAL AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS
ATTACHMENT F-FEDERAL ASSURANCES AND LOBBYING FORM
ATTACHMENT G-FFATA CERTIFICATION
ATTACHMENT H-DATA USE AGREEMENT
ATTACHMENTS FOLLOW
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ATTACHMENT A
STATEMENT OF WORK
I. GRANTEE RESPONSIBILITIES
Grantee will:
A. Complete the Hurricane Harvey Crisis Project(HHCP) by performing activities for this
project that support the Public Health Crisis Response Cooperative Agreement for
Emergency Response (Funding Opportunity Number CDC-RFA-TP18-1802) from the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC).
B. Work to improve or strengthen one or more of the following objectives in accordance with
their approved workplan(See para. C, below, for more information on Grantee's workplan
requirements):
1. First Responder Immunizations
Build immunization capacity within emergency responder organizations (public health,
law enforcement, fire protection, emergency medical services, support organizations,
and volunteer support organizations)within their jurisdictions and ensure that the
emergency responders have the highest adult immunization coverage rate possible.
Grantee will:
a. Provide first responders with immunization-related educational materials addressing
the importance of getting immunized.
b. Embed the importance of getting immunized as a message within each first
responder organization.
c. Stress the importance of using ImmTrac2, the statewide immunization registry, as a
means for tracking immunization status and staying up to date with immunizations.
d. Coordinate the provision of regular immunization services through local pharmacies
and Adult Safety Net(ASN)providers.
e. Identify one or more Emergency Response Immunization Coordinators from the
local health department(LHD) to dedicate to the project.
f. Engage in monthly conference calls with the State Project Coordinator.
g. Participate in State identified trainings for the LHD Emergency Response
Immunization Coordinator.
h. Identify Emergency Responder Facilities in the local jurisdiction.
i. Secure participation from Emergency Responder Facilities.
j. Identify Vaccine Site Coordinator(s)at each Emergency Responder Facility.
k. Provide first responders with immunization-related educational materials addressing
the importance of getting immunized, particularly targeting those first responders
who respond to disasters but do not perceive the need to be immunized.
1. Educate Vaccine Site Coordinators on access to vaccine resources in the local
community (e.g. pharmacies, primary care clinics, ASN sites, etc.).
m. Provide information about resources on obtaining immunizations, regardless of
insurance status. (This may include collecting insurance information for all
responders and having information available on how to access immunization
services based on coverage.)
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n. Assist Vaccine Site Coordinators to complete the following:
i. Ensure all personnel are vaccinated;
ii. Ensure staff immunization records are up to date; and
iii. Ensure immunization records are loaded into ImmTrac2 (if consented).
o. Train the Vaccine Site Coordinators on the use of the Roster feature in ImmTrac2.
p. Stress the importance of having Vaccine Protocols to ensure first responder
facilities adhere to the recommended adult immunization schedule.
q. Identify Emergency Responder Facilities and submit a list of the facilities in the
local jurisdiction with grant application. Emergency Responder Facilities include
the following:
i. Public Health Facility (e.g. local health departments, districts, etc.);
ii. Emergency Medical Facility;
iii. Law Enforcement Administrative Facility; and
iv. Fire Protection Facility.
r. Secure Statements of Interest and Participation from Emergency Responder
Facilities included in the first responder facilities list.
s. Document completion of the required activities noted in the work plan for each of
the Emergency Responder Facilities reported via the LHD Monthly Reports.
2. Immunizations Cold Chain Needs
LHDs in Texas Governor Abbott's Hurricane Harvey disaster declaration area will
increase their capacity to provide support in maintaining the cold chain for vaccine
supplies during emergencies, such as hurricanes.
Grantee will:
a. Conduct an assessment of storage and handling needs and submit requests to
purchase equipment that will allow LHDs to fill any gaps that may exist.
b. Purchase equipment such as generators, high capacity refrigerators and freezers for
vaccine storage, data loggers, remote temperature monitoring systems,plug guards,
and other related items.
c. Increase ability to provide support in maintaining the cold chain for vaccine
supplies during emergencies, such as hurricanes.
d. Submit a list of the applicant's current inventory of cold storage units, purchase
dates and manufacture dates.
e. Complete the Equipment for Vaccine Storage Form to select the type of equipment
for which the applicant is seeking reimbursement.
f. Adhere to the asset purchase rules and regulations under which funds to purchase
equipment were acquired.
g. Ensure vaccine storage equipment meets specifications outlined in the FY 2018
Texas Vaccines for Children & ASN Operations Manual for Responsible Entities.
h. Submit receipt of purchase to DSHS for reimbursement of vaccine storage
equipment. If the equipment price changes during the project period, the
reimbursement amount cannot exceed 10 percent over the quote submitted in the
application. LHD may be directed to submit a new Equipment for Vaccine Storage
Form if the equipment cost exceeds 10 percent over the original estimate submitted
in the application.
i. Submit request for reimbursement for all equipment by December 31, 2019.
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3. Foodborne,Waterborne, & Environmental Disease
LHDs in counties included in Texas Governor Abbott's Hurricane Harvey disaster
declaration will conduct a minimum of two of the below activities to enhance
foodborne and waterborne surveillance and environmental health activities.
Grantee will:
a. Cross-train and educate staff in the LHD and adjoining jurisdictions about
effective foodborne and waterborne disease surveillance to build expertise for
detection, investigation, and reporting of foodborne and waterborne disease
outbreaks commonly associated with hurricane disasters.
b. Develop and/or implement standard foodborne and waterborne disease outbreak
investigation protocols and tools facilitating coordinated responses to outbreak
investigations that include epidemiologic, laboratory, and environmental health
staff collaboration to be used during the recovery period following a hurricane
event. Include strategies for training, review, and testing intervals of the plan.
c. Develop an environmental assessment plan including an environmental sampling
protocol for implementation during a hurricane disaster event that supports rapid
detection of waterborne disease outbreaks. Include strategies for training,review
and testing intervals of the plan.
d. Develop a written plan for determining alternative laboratory diagnostic resources
to monitor water quality, including guidance on appropriate techniques for sample
collection as well as analysis of water and environmental samples. Include
strategies for training, review, and testing intervals of the plan.
e. Increase public awareness of foodborne/waterborne disease and prevention
measures including development of health promotion materials and water- and
food-related emergency preparedness planning materials.
f. Foodborne
i. Submit Foodborne Performance Metric Report which captures the number
of select foodborne pathogens reported to LHDs, case-based interview
statistics, and clusters/outbreaks investigated. Reporting timeframes and
deadlines are referenced in the Reporting Requirements section of the
Contract.
ii. Report all foodborne, animal contact, and waterborne disease outbreaks to
National Outbreak Reporting System (NORS), including environmental
assessments and contributing factor data(reports into NORS due 30 days
following closure of outbreak investigation).
iii. Submit annual report on trainings attended and conducted by LHD staff on
detecting, investigating, and controlling foodborne and waterborne disease
outbreaks (due June 28, 2019, and June 30, 2020).
iv. Develop and/or implement standard foodborne disease outbreak
investigation protocols and tools to facilitate coordinated responses to
outbreak investigations that include epidemiologic, laboratory, and
environmental health staff collaboration to be used during the recovery
period following a hurricane event.
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v. Report new and updated foodborne health promotion and communication
materials, and best practices guidance completed (due June 30, 2019).
vi. Participate in quarterly conference calls with the Emerging and Acute
Infectious Disease Branch (EAIDB)to provide updates,progress reports,
and other necessary communications.
vii. Submit an annual report documenting how the funds are enhancing
foodborne surveillance and prevention activities (due June 28, 2019, and
June 30, 2020).
g. Waterborne
i. Report water-related preparedness response measures incorporated into
public health preparedness plan, to include:
1. Water-related preparedness health communication, before, during, and
after an emergency;
2. Water testing capacity, including alternative laboratory resources to
monitor water quality, and guidance on sample collection and analysis of
water and environmental samples; and
3. An environmental assessment plan including an environmental sampling
protocol for implementation during a disaster event(due June 28, 2019,
and June 30, 2020).
ii. Establish relationships, by reaching out and facilitating communication,
with local water utilities to discuss both response and public health
preparedness plans(due June 28, 2019).
iii. Submit annual report on trainings attended and conducted by LI-ID staff on
water, sanitation and hygiene-related topics(due June 28, 2019, and June
30, 2020).
iv. Develop and/or implement standard waterborne disease outbreak
investigation protocols and tools to facilitate coordinated responses to
outbreak investigations that include epidemiologic, laboratory, and
environmental health staff collaboration to be used during the recovery
period following a hurricane event.
v. Report new and updated water, sanitation and hygiene-related health
promotion and communication materials, and best practices guidance
completed (due June 28, 2019).
vi. Participate in quarterly conference calls with the EAIDB to provide updates,
progress reports, and other necessary communications.
vii. Submit an annual report documenting how the funds are enhancing
waterborne surveillance and prevention activities(due June 28, 2019, and
June 30, 2020).
4. Infection Control and Prevention
Enhance infection prevention and control expertise of healthcare facility staff through
targeted training and education as they assume the responsibility of gap mitigation in
their respective healthcare facilities.
Grantee will:
a. Infection Prevention and Control Training(s)
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i. Hold infection prevention and control training(s)and/or Certification in
Infection Control (CIC)-prep class(es) conducted by the Texas Society of
Infection Control and Prevention (TSICP) in order to provide training on
infection prevention and control activities including but not limited to gap
mitigation strategies, injection safety, and certification in infection control.
Training(s)will meet the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services(CMS)
standards in disaster declaration areas and promote certified infection
control(CIC) certification of facility-designated Infection Preventionists.
1. Training(s)will be conducted between January 1, 2019, and July 31,
2019.
2. Priority will be given to Infection Preventionists from hurricane-affected
areas.
ii. Sponsor CIC exam for Infection Preventionists from hurricane-affected
areas that attended the CIC-prep class(es).
1. Attendees should take CIC exam within 6 months of training.
iii. Submit CIC Training report within 60 days of the training(s).
1. Report will include at minimum: Pre- and post-course knowledge test
scores, attendees' information, evaluation of the training, and summary
of expenses.
iv. Report CIC exam pass rate and success stories from participants within 6
months of training.
1. Success stories should include examples of how the trainings helped
address gaps in their facilities.
b. Hurricane Response Summit
Hold a Hurricane Response Summit in their respective jurisdiction that
LHDs and healthcare facility staff in other affected jurisdictions may
attend. The summit must focus on providing specific disaster recovery
infection control resources and lessons learned from pervious hurricane
disaster recovery efforts to aid in the preparation of response plans for
future hurricane threats. Other topics may include infection prevention and
control, gap mitigation strategies, injection safety, and disease surveillance.
1. Summit will be conducted between July 1, 2019, and May 31, 2020.
2. Participation of Infection Preventionists and healthcare workers from
all types of healthcare facilities (acute care hospitals, critical access
care, outpatient clinics, dialysis clinics, long-term care facilities,
inpatient rehabs, long-term acute care hospitals)will be promoted.
3. Priority will be given to Infection Preventionists from hurricane-
affected areas.
4. Assess during the registration the extent of the impact of the hurricane
in their facilities, if applicable.
5. Assess during the registration whether they utilized Infection Control
CDC resources during their recovery efforts, if applicable.
ii. Provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs)to Hurricane Response
Summit attendees.
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iii. Conduct a pre- and post- survey to assess knowledge in hurricane recovery
issues before and after attending the Hurricane Response Summit.
iv. Submit Hurricane Response Summit report within 60 days of the summit.
1. Report will include at minimum:pre- and post- survey results,
attendees' information, evaluation of the summit and individual
sessions, and summary of expenses.
v. Participate in quarterly conference calls with DSHS to provide updates,
progress reports, and other necessary communications.
5. Traditional and Novel Vector Control
Enhance mosquito surveillance (to jurisdictions with initial low capacity or damaged
surveillance systems).
Grantee will:
a. Traditional Methods
i. Implement traditional vector control strategies (larvicide/insecticide).
ii. Enhance mosquito control capacity through:
1. Initiating and augmenting mosquito surveillance (purchase of
equipment, supplies, etc.);
2. Purchasing adulticide, larvicide, or application equipment;
3. Addition of temporary employees;
4. Paying for trainings or licensing;
5. Paying for vector control contracts; and
6. Submitting monthly progress reports on the personnel, equipment,
material, and other supplies that have been purchased and their
implementation within the mosquito control program.
6. Environmental Health
Public Health jurisdictions within Governor Abbott's Hurricane Harvey disaster
declaration area will assess the changing needs and health status of hurricane-impacted
communities.
Grantee will:
a. Conduct one to four Community Assessments for Public Health Emergency
Response (CASPER).
b. Attend a CASPER data analysis training offered by the DSHS contracted entity.
c. Develop CASPER questionnaires allowing for up to 10 household-based
questions in each questionnaire to be suggested/provided by DSHS Health
Emergency Preparedness and Response Section (HEPRS)Disaster
Epidemiologist. This will allow data comparison for up to 10 questions across all
Harvey recovery CASPERs. Submit CASPER questionnaires to DSHS Disaster
Epidemiologist for review.
d. Develop sampling plans and area maps for selecting households in each sampling
frame (first stage sampling). Technical assistance and use of the GIS CASPER
toolkit will be available from the DSHS Regional Local Health Operations
(RLHO)Geographic Information Specialist(GIS).
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e. Identify personnel to conduct field interviews and conduct second stage of
sampling in the field.Develop field teams. Conduct just-in-time trainings for
field team members and others participating in the CASPER.
f. Analyze CASPER data. Sharing of final dataset with DSHS is required.
g. Prepare preliminary and/or final reports presenting CASPER fmdings/results and
submit all reports to DSHS.
h. Develop and submit an Implementation Plan to be included with the final monthly
report to DSHS (see monthly report due dates below).
C. Implement approved workplan. Grantee's workplan has been approved by DSHS prior to
DSHS's entering into this Contract with Grantee. Grantee will adhere to the approved
workplan. The workplan must include a description of the project(s)and activities to be
addressed by the HHCP and measurable objective(s)for addressing each issue. The
workplan must also describe a clear method for evaluating the services that will be
provided. Any proposed changes to the approved workplan are not effective unless and
until Grantee has received written approval to the revised workplan from DSHS.
D. Submit monthly and final performance reports that describe progress toward achieving
the objectives contained in Grantee's approved workplan and any written revisions.
Grantee will submit the performance reports by the 5th business day following the last
day of the last month of each month, in a format to be provided by DSHS. Failure to
submit a required report or additional requested information by the due date specified in
this Contract or upon request constitutes breach of contract, and may result in delay of
payment.Reports should be sent electronically to coag@,dshs.texas.gov and to
cmscrisiscoag@dshs.texas.gov.
E. Comply with all applicable regulations, standards, and guidelines in effect on the
beginning date of this Contract and as amended.
F. The following documents and resources are incorporated herein by reference and made a
part of this Contract as if fully set forth therein:
1. DSHS and CDC Public Health Crisis Response Cooperative Agreement,Funding
Opportunity Number: CDC-RFA-TP18-1802;
2. Project workplan;and
3. Local Health Department Hurricane Crisis Discretionary Project—Monthly Project
Report(s).
II.PERFORMANCE MEASURES
DSHS will develop performance measures in collaboration with the Grantee. DSHS will monitor
the Grantee's performance of the requirements in this Statement of Work and compliance with
the Contract's terms and conditions.
III. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Grantee at the request of the System Agency,may be required to submit additional reports
determined necessary to accomplish the objectives and monitor the compliance of this contract.
Grantee must submit reports in a format specified by the System Agency. Grantee will provide
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System Agency financial reports as System Agency determines necessary to accomplish the
objectives of this Contract and to monitor compliance. If Grantee is legally prohibited from
providing any report under this Contract, Grantee will immediately notify System Agency in
writing.
Grantee will provide and submit written reports, by electronic mail in the format specified by
System Agency. Grantee will complete and submit the Local Health Department Hurricane Crisis
Discretionary Project—Monthly Project Report by the 5th business day of each month and a Final
Performance Report by the 15th business day of the end of the contract term.These reports need to
be completed for each HHCP for which the Grantee receives funding from System Agency.
Grantee shall maintain the source documentation used to develop the reports. All written reports
should be titled with the Grantee name, address, email address, vendor identification number,
telephone number, program name, contract or purchase order number, dates services were
completed and/or products were delivered,the time period of the report,total invoice amount,and
invoices paid to subgrantees for services received.
IV.INVOICING AND PAYMENTS
Grantee will request payments by submitting the State of Texas Purchase Voucher(Form B-13)
at http://www.texas.gov/grants/forms/bl3form.doc no later than fifteen(15)business days after
the end of the preceding month. Voucher and any supporting documentation will be mailed or
submitted by fax or electronic mail to the address/number below.
Department of State Health Services
Claims Processing Unit,MC 1940
1100 West 49th Street
P.O. Box 149347
Austin, TX 78714-9347
FAX: (512)458-7442
EMAIL: invoices@dshs.texas.gov and crosinvoices@dshs.texas.gov
Grantee will be paid on a cost reimbursement basis and in accordance with the Budget in
Attachment B of this Contract.
With prior written notification to, and approval from,the System Agency Contract Manager,
Contractor may transfer money between budget categories, other than the equipment and indirect
cost categories,not to exceed 25%of the total contract value during a contract budget period. If
the budget transfer(s)exceeds 25%of the total contract value,alone or cumulatively, a formal
contract amendment is required.
Contractor shall provide notification of the budget transfer by submission of a revised
Categorical Budget Form to the System Agency Contract Manager,highlighting the areas
affected by the budget transfer. After review,the System Agency Contract Manager shall
provide notification of acceptance to Contractor via email,upon receipt of which,the revised
budget shall be incorporated into the Contract.
System Agency reserves the right,where allowed by legal authority,to redirect funds in the
event of financial shortfalls. System Agency Program will monitor Grantee's expenditures on a
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quarterly basis. If expenditures are below Grantee's total Contract amount, Grantee's budget
may be subject to a decrease for the remainder of the Contract term. Vacant positions existing
after ninety (90) days may result in a decrease in funds.
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ATTACHMENT B
BUDGET
Contract No.HHS000371500016
Categorical Budget:
PERSONNEL $86,528.00
FRINGE BENEFITS $6,881.00
TRAVEL $33,131.00
EQUIPMENT $109,428.00
SUPPLIES $55,885.00
CONTRACTUAL $59.875.00
OTHER $69,114.00
TOTAL DIRECT CHARGES $420,842.00
INDIRECT CHARGES $0.00
TOTAL $420,842.00
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Attachment B-1 Individual Project Budget(s)
Personnel Fringe Benefits Trawl Equipment !Supplies !ContractualOther Total DirectCherge T `Brett Tod
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BEM First
Responder $ 74,880.00 $ �. 5,728.00'$ 19,07500 $ 2100000 $ 5,51800 $ - $ - $ 126,201.00 $ - $ 126,201.00
lMS1 Cold $ $ - $ - $ 70,000.00 t$ • 5 30,000 00 S - 5 100,000.00 $ - S 100,000.00
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Chain
Mothers& I$ - $ - $ $ $ -I$ - 1$ - $ - $ - $
Babies
Food-Rater
S 11,648.00 S 1,153.00 $ 3,452.00 $ - -$ 3,401.00 $ 19,875.00 $ 3,530.00 S 43,059.00'$ - S 43,059.00
Borne Disease { -
Healthcare .._ ... -
Infections S - $ - S 8,110.00 S - $ 2,000.00 S 10,000.00 S 61,472.00 S 81,582.00 S - S 81,582.00
Control
Traditional $ - $ - $ - $ 18,428.00;$ 31,572.03 5 - S - S 50,000.00 $ - S 50,000.00
Vector
Novel Vector $ - $ - $ - S • $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - S -
C,ISPER S - 1.$ - 1S 2,49400 $ - S 13,394.00 $ - I5 4112.00 $ 20,00000 S - 5 20,000.00
Ida $ $ $ $ $ $ s --�--p$ $ _ . $
TB(VDOT) S - S - $ - $
- $ - S • S 1$ - $ _ S
,
Total S 86,528.00 5 6,881.00 5 33,131.00 $ 109,428.00 S 55,885.00 $ 59,875.00 S 69,114.00 S 420,842.00 5 - S 420,842.00
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HHSC Uniform Terms and Conditions Version 2.15
Published and Effective:September 1,2017
Responsible Office:Chief Counsel
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TEXAS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ARTICLE I.DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETIVE PROVISIONS 4
1.01 Definitions 4
1.02 Interpretive Provisions 5
ARTICLE II Payment Methods and Restriclions 6
2.01 Payment Methods 6
2.02 Final Billing Submission 6
2.03 Financial Status Reports(FSRs) 7
2.04 Debt to State and Corporate Status 7
2.05 Application of Payment Due 7
2.06 Use of Funds 7
2.07 Use for Match Prohibited 7
2.08 Program Income 7
2.09 Nonsupplanting 8
ARTICLE III.STATE AND FEDERAL FUNDING 8
3.01 Funding 8
3.02 No debt Against the State 8
3.03 Debt to State 8
3.04 Recapture of Funds 8
ARTICLE IV Allowable Costs and Audit Requirements 9
4.01 Allowable Costs. 9
4.02 Independent Single or Program-Specific Audit 10
4.03 Submission of Audit 10
Article V AFFIRMATIONS,ASSURANCES AND CERTIFICATIONS 10
5.01 General Affirmations 10
5.02 Federal Assurances 10
5.03 Federal Certifications 10
ARTICLE VI OWNERSHIP AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY 11
6.01 Ownership 11
6.02 Intellectual Property 11
ARTICLE VII RECORDS,AUDIT,AND DISCLOSURE 11
7.01 Books and Records 11
7.02 Access to records,books,and documents 11
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7.03 Response/compliance with audit or inspection findings 12
7.04 SAO Audit 12
7.05 Confidentiality 12
7.06 Public Information Act 12
ARTICLE VIII CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AND EARLY TERMINATION 12
8.01 Contract Management 12
8.02 Termination for Convenience 13
8.03 Termination for Cause 13
8.04 Equitable Settlement 13
ARTICLE LX MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS 13
9.01 Amendment 13
9.02 Insurance 13
9.03 Legal Obligations 14
9.04 Permitting and Licensure 14
9.05 Indemnity 14
9.06 Assignments 15
9.07 Relationship of the Parties 15
9.08 Technical Guidance Letters 15
9.09 Governing Law and Venue 16
9.11 Survivability 16
9.12 Force Majeure 16
9.13 No Waiver of Provisions 16
9.14 Publicity 16
9.15 Prohibition on Non-compete Restrictions 17
9.16 No Waiver of Sovereign Immunity 17
9.17 Entire Contract and Modification 17
9.18 Counterparts 17
9.19 Proper Authority 17
9.20 Employment Verification 17
9.21 Civil Rights 17
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ARTICLE L DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETIVE PROVISIONS
1.01 Definitions
As used in this Contract,unless the context clearly indicates otherwise,the following terms and
conditions have the meanings assigned below:
"Amendment" means a written agreement, signed by the parties hereto, which documents
changes to the Contract other than those permitted by Work Orders or 'Technical Guidance
Letters,as herein defined.
"Attachment"means documents,terms, conditions, or additional information physically added
to this Contract following the Signature Document or included by reference, as if physically,
within the body of this Contract.
"Contract"means the Signature Document,these Uniform Terms and Conditions,along with any
Attachments, and any Amendments, or Technical Guidance Letters that may be issued by the
System Agency,to be incorporated by reference herein for all purposes if issued.
"Deliverable" means the work product(s) required to be submitted to the System Agency
including all reports and project documentation.
"Effective Date"means the date agreed to by the Parties as the date on which the Contract takes
effect.
"Federal Fiscal Year" means the period beginning October 1 and ending September 30 each
year,which is the annual accounting period for the United States government.
"GAAP"means Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
"GASB"means the Governmental Accounting Standards Board.
"Grantee"means the Party receiving funds under this Contract,if any.May also be referred to as
"Contractor"in certain attachments.
"IIealth and Human Services Commission" or "IIIISC" means the administrative agency
established under Chapter 531,Texas Government Code or its designee.
"HUB" means Historically Underutilized Business, as defined by Chapter 2161 of the Texas
Government Code.
"Intellectual Property'" means inventions and business processes, whether or not patentable;
works of authorship;trade secrets;trademarks; service marks;industrial designs; and creations
that are subject to potential legal protection incorporated in any Deliverable and first created or
developed by Grantee,Grantee's contractor or a subcontractor in performing the Project.
"Mentor Protégé" means the Comptroller of Public Accounts' leadership program found at:
http://www.window.state.tx.us/procurement/prog/hub/mentorprotege/.
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"Parties"means the System Agency and Grantee,collectively.
"Party"means either the System Agency or Grantee,individually.
"Program"means the statutorily authorized activities of the System Agency under which this
Contract has been awarded.
"Project"means specific activities of the Grantee that are supported by funds provided under this
Contract.
"Public Information Act"or"PIA"means Chapter 552 of the Texas Government Code.
"Statement of Work"means the description of activities performed in completing the Project,as
specified in the Contract and as may be amended.
"Signature Document"means the document executed by both Parties that specifically sets forth
all of the documents that constitute the Contract.
"Solicitation or "RFA"" means the document issued by the System Agency under which
applications for Program funds were requested,which is incorporated herein by reference for all
purposes in its entirety,including all Amendments and Attachments.
"Solicitation Response" or "Application" means Grantee's full and complete response to the
Solicitation,which is incorporated herein by reference for all purposes in its entirety, including
any Attachments and addenda.
"State Fiscal Year"means the period beginning September 1 and ending August 31 each year,
which is the annual accounting period for the State of Texas.
"State of Texas Textravel" means Texas Administrative Code, Title 34, Part 1, Chapter 5,
Subchapter C,Section 5.22,relative to travel reimbursements under this Contract,if any.
"System Agency"means HHSC or any of the agencies of the State of Texas that are overseen by
HHSC under authority granted under State law and the officers, employees, and designees of
those agencies.These agencies include:HHSC and the Department of State Health Services.
"'Technical Guidance Letter" or "TGL"means an instruction, clarification, or interpretation of
the requirements of the Contract,issued by the System Agency to the Grantee.
1.02 Interpretive Provisions
a. The meanings of defined terms are equally applicable to the singular and plural forms of the
defined terms.
b. The words "hereof," "herein," "hereunder," and similar words refer to this Contract as a
whole and not to any particular provision,section,Attachment, or schedule of this Contract
unless otherwise specified.
c. The term "including"is not limiting and means "including without limitation" and, unless
otherwise expressly provided in this Contract, (i) references to contracts (including this
Contract) and other contractual instruments shall be deemed to include all subsequent
Amendments and other modifications thereto,but only to the extent that such Amendments
and other modifications are not prohibited by the terms of this Contract,and(ii)references to
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any statute or regulation are to be construed as including all statutory and regulatory
provisions consolidating,amending,replacing, supplementing,or interpreting the statute or
regulation.
d. Any references to "sections," "appendices," or "attachments" are references to sections,
appendices,or attachments of the Contract.
e. Any references to agreements,contracts,statutes,or administrative rules or regulations in the
Contract are references to these documents as amended, modified, or supplemented from
time to time during the term of the Contract.
f. The captions and headings of this Contract are for convenience of reference only and do not
affect the interpretation of this Contract.
g. All Attachments within this Contract, including those incorporated by reference, and any
Amendments are considered part of the terms of this Contract.
h. This Contract may use several different limitations, regulations, or policies to regulate the
same or similar matters. All such limitations, regulations, and policies are cumulative and
each will be performed in accordance with its terms.
i. Unless otherwise expressly provided,reference to any action of the System Agency or by the
System Agency by way of consent, approval, or waiver will be deemed modified by the
phrase"in its sole discretion."
j. Time is of the essence in this Contract.
ARTICLE II PAYMENT METHODS AND RESTRICTIONS
2.01 Payment Methods
Except as otherwise provided by the provisions of the Contract,the payment method will be one
or more of the following:
a. cost reimbursement. This payment method is based on an approved budget and submission
of a request for reimbursement of expenses Grantee has incurred at the time of the request;
b. unit rate/fee-for-service. This payment method is based on a fixed price or a specified rate(s)
or fee(s) for delivery of a specified unit(s) of service and acceptable submission of all
required documentation,forms and/or reports;or
c. advance payment. This payment method is based on disbursal of the minimum necessary
funds to carry out the Program or Project where the Grantee has implemented appropriate
safeguards. This payment method will only be utilized in accordance with governing law
and at the sole discretion of the System Agency.
Grantees shall bill the System Agency in accordance with the Contract. Unless otherwise
specified in the Contract,Grantee shall submit requests for reimbursement or payment monthly
by the last business day of the month following the month in which expenses were incurred or
services provided.Grantee shall maintain all documentation that substantiates invoices and make
the documentation available to the System Agency upon request.
2.02 Final Billing Submission
Unless otherwise provided by the System Agency, Grantee shall submit a reimbursement or
payment request as a final close-out invoice not later than forty-five(45)calendar days following
the end of the term of the Contract. Reimbursement or payment requests received in the System
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Agency's offices more than forty-five (45) calendar days following the termination of the
Contract may not be paid.
2.03 Financial Status Reports(FSRs)
Except as otherwise provided in these General Provisions or in the terms of any Program
Attachment(s) that is incorporated into the Contract, for contracts with categorical budgets,
Grantee shall submit quarterly FSRs to Accounts Payable by the last business day of the month
following the end of each quarter of the Program Attachment term for System Agency review
and fmancial assessment. Grantee shall submit the fmal FSR no later than forty-five (45)
calendar days following the end of the applicable term.
2.04 Debt to State and Corporate Status
Pursuant to Tex. Gov. Code § 403.055, the Department will not approve and the State
Comptroller will not issue payment to Grantee if Grantee is indebted to the State for any reason,
including a tax delinquency. Grantee,if a corporation,certifies by execution of this Contract that
it is current and will remain current in its payment of franchise taxes to the State of Texas or that
it is exempt from payment of franchise taxes under Texas law(Tex. Tax Code §§ 171.001 et
seq.). If tax payments become delinquent during the Contract term,all or part of the payments
under this Contract may be withheld until Grantee's delinquent tax is paid in full.
2.05 Application of Payment Due
Grantee agrees that any payments due under this Contract will be applied towards any debt of
Grantee,including but not limited to delinquent taxes and child support that is owed to the State
of Texas.
2.06 Use of Funds
Grantee shall expend funds provided under this Contract only for the provision of approved
services and for reasonable and allowable expenses directly related to those services.
2.07 Use for Match Prohibited
Grantee shall not use funds provided under this Contract for matching purposes in securing other
funding without the written approval of the System Agency.
2.08 Program Income
Income directly generated from funds provided under this Contract or earned only as a result of
such funds is Program Income. Unless otherwise required under the Program,Grantee shall use
the addition alternative, as provided in UGMS §_.25(gX2),for the use of Project income to
further the Program,and Grantee shall spend the Program Income on the Project. Grantee shall
identify and report this income in accordance with the Contract, applicable law, and any
programmatic guidance. Grantee shall expend Program Income during the Contract term and
may not carry Program Income forward to any succeeding term. Grantee shall refund program
income to the System Agency if the Program Income is not expended in the term in which it is
earned. The System Agency may base future funding levels,in part,upon Grantee's proficiency
in identifying,billing,collecting,and reporting Program Income,and in using it for the purposes
and under the conditions specified in this Contract.
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2.09 Nonsupplanting
Grantee shall not use funds from this Contract to replace or substitute for existing funding from
other but shall use funds from this Contract to supplement existing state or local funds currently
available. Grantee shall make a good faith effort to maintain its current level of support.
Grantee may be required to submit documentation substantiating that a reduction in state or local
funding, if any,resulted for reasons other than receipt or expected receipt of funding under this
Contract.
ARTICLE III.STATE AND FEDERAL FUNDING
3.01 Funding
This Contract is contingent upon the availability of sufficient and adequate funds. If funds
become unavailable through lack of appropriations, budget cuts, transfer of funds between
programs or agencies, amendment of the Texas General Appropriations Act, agency
consolidation,or any other disruptions of current funding for this Contract,the System Agency
may restrict,reduce,or terminate funding under this Contract. This Contract is also subject to
immediate cancellation or tennination,without penalty to the System Agency, if sufficient and
adequate funds are not available. Grantee will have no right of action against the System Agency
if the System Agency cannot perform its obligations under this Contract as a result of lack of
funding for any activities or functions contained within the scope of this Contract. In the event of
cancellation or termination under this Section,the System Agency will not be required to give
notice and will not be liable for any damages or losses caused or associated with such
termination or cancellation.
3.02 No debt Against the State
The Contract will not be construed as creating any debt by or on behalf of the State of Texas.
3.03 Debt to State
If a payment law prohibits the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts from making a payment,
the Grantee acknowledges the System Agency's payments under the Contract will be applied
toward eliminating the debt or delinquency.This requirement specifically applies to any debt or
delinquency,regardless of when it arises.
3.04 Recapture of Funds
The System Agency may withhold all or part of any payments to Grantee to offset overpayments
made to the Grantee. Overpayments as used in this Section include payments (i)made by the
System Agency that exceed the maximum allowable rates;(ii)that are not allowed under applicable
laws,rules,or regulations;or(iii)that are otherwise inconsistent with this Contract, including any
unapproved expenditures. Grantee understands and agrees that it will be liable to the System
Agency for any costs disallowed pursuant to fmancial and compliance audit(s)of funds received
under this Contract. Grantee further understands and agrees that reimbursement of such
disallowed costs will be paid by Grantee from funds which were not provided or otherwise made
available to Grantee under this Contract.
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ARTICLE IV ALLOWABLE COSTS AND AUDIT REQUIREMENTS
4.01 Allowable Costs.
System Agency will reimburse the allowable costs incurred in performing the Project that are
sufficiently documented. Grantee must have incurred a cost prior to claiming reimbursement and
within the applicable term to be eligible for reimbursement under this Contract. The System
Agency will determine whether costs submitted by Grantee are allowable and eligible for
reimbursement. If the System Agency has paid funds to Grantee for unallowable or ineligible
costs,the System Agency will notify Grantee in writing,and Grantee shall return the funds to the
System Agency within thirty(30)calendar days of the date of this written notice. The System
Agency may withhold all or part of any payments to Grantee to offset reimbursement for any
unallowable or ineligible expenditure that Grantee has not refunded to the System Agency,or if
financial status report(s)required under the Financial Status Reports section are not submitted by
the due date(s). The System Agency may take repayment(recoup)from funds available under
this Contract in amounts necessary to fulfill Grantee's repayment obligations. Applicable cost
principles,audit requirements,and administrative requirements include-
Applicable Entity Applicable Cost Audit Administrative
Principles Requirements Requirements
State, Local and 2 CFR,Part 225 2 CFR Part 200, 2 CFR Part 200 and
Tribal Governments Subpart F and UGMS
UGMS
Educational 2 CFR,Part 220 2 CFR Part 200, 2 CFR Part 200 and
Institutions Subpart F and UGMS
UGMS
Non-Profit 2 CFR,Part 230 2 CFR Part 200, 2 CFR Part 200 and
Organizations Subpart F and UGMS
UGMS
For-profit 48 CFR Part 31, 2 CFR Part 200, 2 CFR Part 200 and
Organization other Contract Cost Subpart F and UGMS
than a hospital and an Principles UGMS
organization named in Procedures, or
OMB Circular A-122 uniform cost
(2 CFR Part, 230) as accounting
not subject to that standards that
circular. comply with cost
principles
acceptable to the
federal or state
awarding agency
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OMB Circulars will be applied with the modifications prescribed by UGMS with effect given to
whichever provision imposes the more stringent requirement in the event of a conflict.
4.02 Independent Single or Program-Specific Audit
If Grantee,within Grantee's fiscal year,expends a total amount of at least SEVEN HUNDRED
FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS($750,000)in federal funds awarded,Grantee shall have a
single audit or program-specific audit in accordance with 2 CFR 200.The$750,000 federal
threshold amount includes federal funds passed through by way of state agency awards.If
Grantee,within Grantee's fiscal year,expends a total amount of at least$750,000 in state funds
awarded,Grantee must have a single audit or program-specific audit in accordance with UGMS,
State of Texas Single Audit Circular.The audit must be conducted by an independent certified
public accountant and in accordance with 2 CFR 200,Government Auditing Standards,and
UGMS. For-profit Grantees whose expenditures meet or exceed the federal or state expenditure
thresholds stated above shall follow the guidelines in 2 CFR 200 or UGMS,as applicable,for
their program-specific audits.IIIISC Single Audit Services will notify Grantee to complete the
Single Audit Determination Form.If Grantee fails to complete the Single Audit Determination
Form within thirty(30)calendar days after notification by IIHSC Single Audit Services to do so,
Grantee shall be subject to the System Agency sanctions and remedies for non-compliance with
this Contract.Each Grantee that is required to obtain a single audit must competitively re-
procure single audit services once every six years.Grantee shall procure audit services in
compliance with this section,state procurement procedures,as well as with the provisions of
UGMS.
4.03 Submission of Audit
Due the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the independent certified public accountant's report or
nine months after the end of the fiscal year,Grantee shall submit electronically,one copy of the
Single Audit or Program-Specific Audit to the System Agency as directed in this Contract and
another copy to:single_audit_report@hhsc.state.tx.us
ARTICLE V AFFIRMATIONS,ASSURANCES AND CERTIFICATIONS
5.01 General Affirmations
Grantee certifies that,to the extent General Affirmations are incorporated into the Contract under
the Signature Document, the General Affirmations have been reviewed and that Grantee is in
compliance with each of the requirements reflected therein.
5.02 Federal Assurances
Grantee further certifies that,to the extent Federal Assurances are incorporated into the Contract
under the Signature Document,the Federal Assurances have been reviewed and that Grantee is
in compliance with each of the requirements reflected therein.
5.03 Federal Certifications
Grantee further certifies,to the extent Federal Certifications are incorporated into the Contract
under the Signature Document, that the Federal Certifications have been reviewed, and that
Grantee is in compliance with each of the requirements reflected therein. In addition,Grantee
certifies that it is in compliance with all applicable federal laws,rules,or regulations,as they
may pertain to this Contract.
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ARTICLE VI OWNERSHIP AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
6.01 Ownership
The System Agency will own,and Grantee hereby assigns to the System Agency,all right,title,
and interest in all Deliverables.
6.02 Intellectual Property
a. The System Agency and Grantee will retain ownership,all rights,title,and interest in and to,
their respective pre-existing Intellectual Property. A license to either Party's pre-existing
Intellectual Property must be agreed to under this or another contract.
b. Grantee grants to the System Agency and the State of Texas a royalty-free, paid up,
worldwide,perpetual,non-exclusive,non-transferable license to use any Intellectual Property
invented or created by Grantee,Grantee's contractor,or a subcontractor in the performance of
the Project. Grantee will require its contractors to grant such a license under its contracts.
ARTICLE VII RECORDS,AUDIT,AND DISCLOSURE
7.01 Books and Records
Grantee will keep and maintain under GAAP or GASB, as applicable, full,true, and complete
records necessary to fully disclose to the System Agency,the Texas State Auditor's Office,the
United States Government, and their authorized representatives sufficient information to
determine compliance with the terms and conditions of this Contract and all state and federal
rules, regulations, and statutes. Unless otherwise specified in this Contract, Grantee will
maintain legible copies of this Contract and all related documents for a minimum of seven (7)
years after the termination of the contract period or seven(7)years after the completion of any
litigation or dispute involving the Contract,whichever is later.
7.02 Access to records,books,and documents
In addition to any right of access arising by operation of law, Grantee and any of Grantee's
affiliate or subsidiary organizations,or Subcontractors will permit the System Agency or any of
its duly authorized representatives,as well as duly authorized federal,state or local authorities,
unrestricted access to and the right to examine any site where business is conducted or Services
are performed, and all records, which includes but is not limited to financial,client and patient
records, books, papers or documents related to this Contract. If the Contract includes federal
funds, federal agencies that will have a right of access to records as described in this section
include: the federal agency providing the funds, the Comptroller General of the United States,
the General Accounting Office,the Office of the Inspector General, and any of their authorized
representatives. In addition, agencies of the State of Texas that will have a right of access to
records as described in this section include: the System Agency, HHSC, HHSC's contracted
examiners,the State Auditor's Office,the Texas Attorney General's Office, and any successor
agencies. Each of these entities may be a duly authorized authority. If deemed necessary by the
System Agency or any duly authorized authority, for the purpose of investigation or hearing,
Grantee will produce original documents related to this Contract. The System Agency and any
duly authorized authority will have the right to audit billings both before and after payment,and
all documentation that substantiates the billings. Grantee will include this provision concerning
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the right of access to, and examination of,sites and information related to this Contract in any
Subcontract it awards.
7.03 Response/compliance with audit or inspection findings
a. Grantee must act to ensure its and its Subcontractor's compliance with all corrections
necessary to address any finding of noncompliance with any law, regulation, audit
requirement,or generally accepted accounting principle,or any other deficiency identified in
any audit, review, or inspection of the Contract and the goods or services provided
hereunder. Any such correction will be at Grantee or its Subcontractor's sole expense.
Whether Grantee's action corrects the noncompliance will be solely the decision of the
System Agency.
b. As part of the Services,Grantee must provide to HHSC upon request a copy of those portions
of Grantee's and its Subcontractors' internal audit reports relating to the Services and
Deliverables provided to the State under the Contract.
7.04 SAO Audit
Grantee understands that acceptance of funds directly under the Contract or indirectly through a
Subcontract under the Contract acts as acceptance of the authority of the State Auditor's Office
(SAO), or any successor agency,to conduct an audit or investigation in connection with those
funds.Under the direction of the legislative audit committee,an entity that is the subject of an
audit or investigation by the SAO must provide the SAO with access to any information the SAO
considers relevant to the investigation or audit. Grantee agrees to cooperate fully with the SAO
or its successor in the conduct of the audit or investigation, including providing all records
requested. Grantee will ensure that this clause concerning the authority to audit funds received
indirectly by Subcontractors through Grantee and the requirement to cooperate is included in any
Subcontract it awards.
7.05 Confidentiality
Any specific confidentiality agreement between the Parties takes precedent over the terms of this
section. To the extent permitted by law,Grantee agrees to keep all information confidential, in
whatever form produced, prepared, observed, or received by Grantee. The provisions of this
section remain in full force and effect following termination or cessation of the services
performed under this Contract.
7.06 Public Information Act
Information related to the performance of this Contract may be subject to the PIA and will be
withheld from public disclosure or released only in accordance therewith.Grantee must make all
information not otherwise excepted from disclosure under the PIA available in portable
document file(".pdf')format or any other format agreed between the Parties.
ARTICLE VIII CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AND EARLY TERMINATION
8.01 Contract Management
To ensure full performance of the Contract and compliance with applicable law, the System
Agency may take actions including:
a. Suspending all or part of the Contract;
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b. Requiring the Grantee to take specific corrective actions in order to remain in compliance
with term of the Contract;
c. Recouping payments made to the Grantee found to be in error,
d. Suspending,limiting,or placing conditions on the continued performance of the Project;
e. Imposing any other remedies authorized under this Contract;and
f. Imposing any other remedies,sanctions or penalties permitted by federal or state statute, law,
regulation,or rule.
8.02 Termination for Convenience
The System Agency may terminate the Contract at any time when, in its sole discretion, the
System Agency determines that termination is in the best interests of the State of Texas. The
termination will be effective on the date specified in HHSC's notice of termination.
8.03 Termination for Cause
Except as otherwise provided by the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, or any successor law,the System
Agency may terminate the Contract,in whole or in part,upon either of the following conditions:
a. Material Breach
The System Agency will have the right to terminate the Contract in whole or in part if the
System Agency determines, at its sole discretion, that Grantee has materially breached the
Contract or has failed to adhere to any laws,ordinances,rules,regulations or orders of any public
authority having jurisdiction and such violation prevents or substantially impairs performance of
Grantee's duties under the Contract. Grantee's misrepresentation in any aspect of Grantee's
Solicitation Response, if any or Grantee's addition to the Excluded Parties List System(EPLS)
will also constitute a material breach of the Contract.
b. Failure to Maintain Financial Viability
The System Agency may terminate the Contract if, in its sole discretion,the System Agency has
a good faith belief that Grantee no longer maintains the fmancial viability required to complete
the Services and Deliverables,or otherwise fully perform its responsibilities under the Contract.
8.04 Equitable Settlement
Any early termination under this Article will be subject to the equitable settlement of the
respective interests of the Parties up to the date of termination.
ARTICLE IX MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
9.01 Amendment
The Contract may only be amended by an Amendment executed by both Parties.
9.02 Insurance
Unless otherwise specified in this Contract,Grantee will acquire and maintain,for the duration of
this Contract, insurance coverage necessary to ensure proper fulfillment of this Contract and
potential liabilities thereunder with financially sound and reputable insurers licensed by the
Texas Department of Insurance,in the type and amount customarily carried within the industry
as determined by the System Agency. Grantee will provide evidence of insurance as required
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under this Contract,including a schedule of coverage or underwriter's schedules establishing to
the satisfaction of the System Agency the nature and extent of coverage granted by each such
policy,upon request by the System Agency. In the event that any policy is determined by the
System Agency to be deficient to comply with the terms of this Contract, Grantee will secure
such additional policies or coverage as the System Agency may reasonably request or that are
required by law or regulation. If coverage expires during the term of this Contract, Grantee must
produce renewal certificates for each type of coverage.
These and all other insurance requirements under the Contract apply to both Grantee and its
Subcontractors,if any.Grantee is responsible for ensuring its Subcontractors'compliance with all
requirements.
9.03 Legal Obligations
Grantee will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and
regulations, including all federal and state accessibility laws relating to direct and indirect use of
information and communication technology. Grantee will be deemed to have knowledge of all
applicable laws and regulations and be deemed to understand them. In addition to any other act
or omission that may constitute a material breach of the Contract, failure to comply with this
Section may also be a material breach of the Contract.
9.04 Permitting and Licensure
At Grantee's sole expense, Grantee will procure and maintain for the duration of this Contract
any state,county,city,or federal license,authorization,insurance,waiver,permit,qualification
or certification required by statute,ordinance,law,or regulation to be held by Grantee to provide
the goods or Services required by this Contract. Grantee will be responsible for payment of all
taxes,assessments,fees,premiums,permits,and licenses required by law. Grantee agrees to be
responsible for payment of any such government obligations not paid by its contactors or
subcontractors during performance of this Contract.
9.05 Indemnity
To THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, GRANTEE WILL DEFEND, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD
HARMLESS THE STATE OF TEXAS AND ITS OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, AND THE SYSTEM
AGENCY AND ITS OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, FROM AND AGAINST ALL CLAIMS, ACTIONS,
SUITS,DEMANDS,PROCEEDINGS,COSTS,DAMAGES,AND LIABILITIES,INCLUDING ATTORNEYS'
FEES AND COURT COSTS ARISING OUT OF,OR CONNECTED WITH,OR RESULTING FROM:
a. GRANTEE'S PERFORMANCE OF THE CONTRACT, INCLUDING ANY NEGLIGENT ACTS OR
OMISSIONS OF GRANTEE,OR ANY AGENT,EMPLOYEE,SUBCONTRACTOR,OR SUPPLIER OF
GRANTEE,OR ANY THIRD PARTY UNDER THE CONTROL OR SUPERVISION OF GRANTEE,IN
THE EXECUTION OR PERFORMANCE OF THIS CONTRACT;OR
b. ANY BREACH OR VIOLATION OF A STATUTE, ORDINANCE, GOVERNMENTAL REGULATION,
STANDARD, RULE, OR BREACH OF CONTRACT BY GRANTEE, ANY AGENT, EMPLOYEE,
SUBCONTRACTOR,OR SUPPLIER OF GRANTEE,OR ANY THIRD PARTY UNDER THE CONTROL
OR SUPERVISION OF GRANTEE,IN THE EXECUTION OR PERFORMANCE OF THIS CONTRACT;
OR
C. EMPLOYMENT OR ALLEGED EMPLOYMENT, INCLUDING CLAIMS OF DISCRIMINATION
AGAINST GRANTEE,ITS OFFICERS,OR ITS AGENTS;OR
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d. WORK UNDER THIS CONTRACT THAT INFRINGES OR MISAPPROPRIATES ANY RIGHT OF ANY
THIRD PERSON OR ENTITY BASED ON COPYRIGHT, PATENT, TRADE SECRET, OR OTHER
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS.
GRANTEE WILL COORDINATE ITS DEFENSE WITH THE SYSTEM AGENCY AND ITS COUNSEL.
THIS PARAGRAPH IS NOT INTENDED TO AND WILL NOT BE CONSTRUED TO REQUIRE GRANTEE
TO INDEMNIFY OR HOLD HARMLESS THE STATE OR THE SYSTEM AGENCY FOR ANY CLAIMS OR
LIABILITIES RESULTING SOLELY FROM THE GROSS NEGLIGENCE OF THE SYSTEM AGENCY OR
ITS EMPLOYEES. THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION WILL SURVIVE TERMINATION OF THIS
CONTRACT.
9.06 Assignments
Grantee may not assign all or any portion of its rights under,interests in,or duties required under
this Contract without prior written consent of the System Agency, which may be withheld or
granted at the sole discretion of the System Agency. Except where otherwise agreed in writing
by the System Agency, assignment will not release Grantee from its obligations under the
Contract.
Grantee understands and agrees the System Agency may in one or more transactions assign,
pledge,or transfer the Contract. This assignment will only be made to another State agency or a
non-state agency that is contracted to perform agency support.
9.07 Relationship of the Parties
Grantee is,and will be,an independent contractor and,subject only to the terms of this Contract,
will have the sole right to supervise, manage, operate, control, and direct performance of the
details incident to its duties under this Contract. Nothing contained in this Contract will be
deemed or construed to create a partnership or joint venture, to create relationships of an
employer-employee or principal-agent, or to otherwise create for the System Agency any
liability whatsoever with respect to the indebtedness, liabilities, and obligations of Grantee or
any other Party.
Grantee will be solely responsible for, and the System Agency will have no obligation with
respect to:
a. Payment of Grantee's employees for all Services performed;
b. Ensuring each of its employees, agents, or Subcontractors who provide Services or
Deliverables under the Contract are properly licensed, certified, or have proper permits to
perform any activity related to the Work;
c. Withholding of income taxes,FICA,or any other taxes or fees;
d. Industrial or workers'compensation insurance coverage;
e. Participation in any group insurance plans available to employees of the State of Texas;
f. Participation or contributions by the State to the State Employees Retirement System;
g. Accumulation of vacation leave or sick leave;or
h. Unemployment compensation coverage provided by the State.
9.08 Technical Guidance Letters
In the sole discretion of the System Agency,and in conformance with federal and state law,the
System Agency may issue instructions, clarifications, or interpretations as may be required
during Work performance in the form of a Technical Guidance Letter. A TGL must be in
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writing, and may be delivered by regular mail,electronic mail,or facsimile transmission. Any
TGL issued by the System Agency will be incorporated into the Contract by reference herein for
all purposes when it is issued.
9.09 Governing Law and Venue
This Contract and the rights and obligations of the Parties hereto will be governed by, and
construed according to,the laws of the State of Texas, exclusive of conflicts of law provisions.
Venue of any suit brought under this Contract will be in a court of competent jurisdiction in
Travis County, Texas unless otherwise elected by the System Agency. Grantee irrevocably
waives any objection, including any objection to personal jurisdiction or the laying of venue or
based on the grounds of forum non conveniens, which it may now or hereafter have to the
bringing of any action or proceeding in such jurisdiction in respect of this Contract or any
document related hereto.
9.10 Severability
If any provision contained in this Contract is held to be unenforceable by a court of law or
equity, this Contract will be construed as if such provision did not exist and the non-
enforceability of such provision will not be held to render any other provision or provisions of
this Contract unenforceable.
9.11 Survivability
Termination or expiration of this Contract or a Contract for any reason will not release either
party from any liabilities or obligations in this Contract that the parties have expressly agreed
will survive any such termination or expiration,remain to be performed,or by their nature would
be intended to be applicable following any such termination or expiration,including maintaining
confidentiality of information and records retention.
9.12 Force Majeure
Except with respect to the obligation of payments under this Contract, if either of the Parties,
after a good faith effort, is prevented from complying with any express or implied covenant of
this Contract by reason of war;terrorism;rebellion;riots;strikes;acts of God;any valid order,
rule,or regulation of governmental authority;or similar events that are beyond the control of the
affected Party (collectively referred to as a "Force Majeure"), then, while so prevented, the
affected Party's obligation to comply with such covenant will be suspended, and the affected
Party will not be liable for damages for failure to comply with such covenant. In any such event,
the Party claiming Force Majeure will promptly notify the other Party of the Force Majeure
event in writing and,if possible,such notice will set forth the extent and duration thereof.
9.13 No Waiver of Provisions
Neither failure to enforce any provision of this Contract nor payment for services provided under
it constitute waiver of any provision of the Contract.
9.14 Publicity
Except as provided in the paragraph below, Grantee must not use the name of, or directly or
indirectly refer to, the System Agency, the State of Texas, or any other State agency in any
media release, public announcement,or public disclosure relating to the Contract or its subject
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matter, including in any promotional or marketing materials, customer lists, or business
presentations.
Grantee may publish,at its sole expense,results of Grantee performance under the Contract with
the System Agency's prior review and approval, which the System Agency may exercise at its
sole discretion. Any publication (written, visual, or sound) will acknowledge the support
received from the System Agency and any Federal agency,as appropriate.
9.15 Prohibition on Non-compete Restrictions
Grantee will not require any employees or Subcontractors to agree to any conditions, such as
non-compete clauses or other contractual arrangements that would limit or restrict such persons
or entities from employment or contracting with the State of Texas.
9.16 No Waiver of Sovereign Immunity
Nothing in the Contract will be construed as a waiver of sovereign immunity by the System
Agency.
9.17 Entire Contract and Modification
The Contract constitutes the entire agreement of the Parties and is intended as a complete and
exclusive statement of the promises, representations, negotiations, discussions, and other
agreements that may have been made in connection with the subject matter hereof. Any
additional or conflicting terms in any future document incorporated into the Contract will be
harmonized with this Contract to the extent possible by the System Agency.
9.18 Counterparts
This Contract may be executed in any number of counterparts,each of which will be an original,
and all such counterparts will together constitute but one and the same Contract.
9.19 Proper Authority
Each Party hereto represents and warrants that the person executing this Contract on its behalf
has full power and authority to enter into this Contract. Any Services or Work performed by
Grantee before this Contract is effective or after it ceases to be effective are performed at the sole
risk of Grantee with respect to compensation.
9.20 Employment Verification
Grantee will confirm the eligibility of all persons employed during the contract term to perform
duties within Texas and all persons, including subcontractors, assigned by the contractor to
perform work pursuant to the Contract.
9.21 Civil Rights
a. Grantee agrees to comply with state and federal anti-discrimination laws,including:
1. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964(42 U.S.C.§2000d et seq.);
2. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973(29 U.S.C. §794);
3. Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990(42 U.S.C. §12101 et seq.);
4. Age Discrimination Act of 1975(42 U.S.C. §§6101-6107);
5. Title LX of the Education Amendments of 1972(20 U.S.C. §§1681-1688);
6. Food and Nutrition Act of 2008(7 U.S.C. §2011 et seq.);and
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7. The System Agency's administrative rules,as set forth in the Texas Administrative Code,
to the extent applicable to this Agreement.
Grantee agrees to comply with all amendments to the above-referenced laws, and all
requirements imposed by the regulations issued pursuant to these laws.These laws provide in
part that no persons in the United States may,on the grounds of race,color,national origin,
sex,age, disability,political beliefs, or religion,be excluded from participation in or denied
any aid,care,service or other benefits provided by Federal or State funding,or otherwise be
subjected to discrimination.
b. Grantee agrees to comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,and its implementing
regulations at 45 C.F.R. Part 80 or 7 C.F.R. Part 15,prohibiting a contractor from adopting
and implementing policies and procedures that exclude or have the effect of excluding or
limiting the participation of clients in its programs, benefits, or activities on the basis of
national origin. State and federal civil rights laws require contractors to provide alternative
methods for ensuring access to services for applicants and recipients who cannot express
themselves fluently in English. Grantee agrees to take reasonable steps to provide services
and information,both orally and in writing, in appropriate languages other than English, in
order to ensure that persons with limited English proficiency are effectively informed and
can have meaningful access to programs,benefits,and activities.
c. Grantee agrees to post applicable civil rights posters in areas open to the public informing
clients of their civil rights and including contact information for the HHS Civil Rights Office.
The posters are available on the HHS website at:httn:'/hhscx.hlu;c.texas.Qov/system-sunnart-
s e rvi ce s/civil-riahts/n ubl i cat i on s
d. Grantee agrees to comply with Executive Order 13279, and its implementing regulations at
45 C.F.R. Part 87 or 7 C.F.R. Part 16. These provide in part that any organization that
participates in programs funded by direct financial assistance from the United States
Department of Agriculture or the United States Department of Health and Human Services
shall not discriminate against a program beneficiary or prospective program beneficiary on
the basis of religion or religious belief.
e. Upon request, Grantee will provide HHSC Civil Rights Office with copies of all of the
Grantee's civil rights policies and procedures.
f. Grantee must notify HHSC's Civil Rights Office of any civil rights complaints received
relating to its performance under this Agreement.This notice must be delivered no more than
ten(10)calendar days after receipt of a complaint. Notice provided pursuant to this section
must be directed to:
HHSC Civil Rights Office
701 W.51st Street,Mail Code W206
Austin,Texas 78751
Phone Toll Free:(888)388-6332
Phone:(512)438-4313
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Fax: (512)438-5885.
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ATTACHMENT D
CONTRACT AFFIRMATIONS
By entering into this Contract,Contractor affirms,without exception,as follows:
1. Contractor represents and warrants that these Contract Affirmations apply to Contractor
and all of Contractor's principals,officers,directors,shareholders,partners,owners,
agents,employees,subcontractors,independent contractors,and any other representatives
who may provide services under,who have a financial interest in,or otherwise are
interested in this Contract and any related Solicitation_
2. Contractor represents and warrants that all statements and information provided to HHSC
are current,complete,and accurate.This includes all statements and information in this
Contract and any related Solicitation Response.
3. Contractor understands that HHSC will comply with the Texas Public Information Act
(Chapter 552 of the Texas Government Code)as interpreted by judicial rulings and
opinions of the Attorney General of the State of Texas.Information,documentation,and
other material prepared and submitted in connection with this Contract or any related
Solicitation may be subject to public disclosure pursuant to the Texas Public Information
Act.In accordance with Section 2252.907 of the Texas Government Code,Contractor is
required to make any information created or exchanged with the State pursuant to the
Contract,and not otherwise excepted from disclosure under the Texas Public Information
Act,available in a format that is accessible by the public at no additional charge to the
State.
4. Contactor accepts the Solicitation terms and conditions unless specifically noted by
exceptions advanced in the form and manner directed in the Solicitation,if any,under
which this Contract was awarded.Contractor agrees that all exceptions to the Solicitation,
if any,are rejected unless expressly accepted by HHSC in writing.
5. Contractor agrees that HHSC has the right to use,produce,and distribute copies of and to
disclose to HHSC employees,agents,and contractors and other governmental entities all
or part of this Contract or any related Solicitation Response as HHSC deems necessary to
complete the procurement process or comply with state or federal laws.
6. Contractor generally releases from liability and waives all claims against any party
providing information about the Contractor at the request of HHSC.
7. Contractor has not given,has not offered to give,and does not intend 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 this Contract or any
related Solicitation,or related Solicitation Response.
S. Under Section 2155.004,Texas Government Code(relating to financial participation in
preparing solicitations),Contractor certifies that the individual or business entity named
in this Contract and any related Solicitation Response is not ineligible to receive this
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Contract and acknowledges that this Contract may be terminated and payment withheld if
this certification is inaccurate.
9. Under Sections 2155.006 and 2261.053 of the Texas Government Code(relating to
convictions and penalties regarding Hurricane Rita,Hurricane Katrina,and other
disasters),the Contractor certifies that the individual or business entity named in this
Contract and any related Solicitation Response is not ineligible to receive this Contract
and acknowledges that this Contract may be terminated and payment withheld if this
certification is inaccurate_
10. Under Section 231.006(d)of the Texas Family Code regarding child support,Contractor
certifies that the individual or business entity named in this Contract and any related
Solicitation Response is not ineligible to receive the specified payment and acknowledges
that the Contract may be terminated and payment may be withheld if this certification is
inaccurate.
11. Contractor certifies that it and its principals are not suspended or debarred from doing
business with the state or federal government as listed on the State of Texas Debarred
Vendor List maintained by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and the System for
Award Management(SAM)maintained by the General Services Administration_This
certification is made pursuant to the regulations implementing Executive Order 12549
and Executive Order 12689,Debarment and Suspension,2 C.F.R Part 376,and any
relevant regulations promulgated by the Department or Agency funding this project This
provision shall be included in its entirety in Contractor's subcontracts,if any,if payment
in whole or in part is from federal funds_
12. Contractor certifies that it is not listed on the federal government's terrorism watch list as
described in Executive Order 13224.
13. Contractor represents and warrants that it is not engaged in business with Iran,Sudan:or
a foreign terrorist organization,as prohibited by Section 225/152 of the Texas
Government Code.
14_ In accordance with Section 669.003 of the Texas Government Code,relating to
contracting with the executive head of a state agency,Contractor certifies that it is not(1)
the executive head of an HHS agency,(2)a person who at any time during the four years
before the date of this Contract was the executive head of an HHS agency,or(3)a person
who employs a current or former executive head of an HHS agency_
15. Contractor represents and warrants that it is not currently delinquent in the payment of
any franchise taxes owed the State of Texas under Chapter 171 of the Texas Tax Code.
16. Contractor agrees that any payments due under this Contract shall be applied towards any
debt or delinquency that is owed to the State of Texas.
17. Contractor represents and warrants that payments to Contractor and Contractor's receipt
of appropriated or other funds under this Contract or any related Solicitation are not
prohibited by Sections 556.005,556.0055,or 556.008 of the Texas Government Code
(relating to use of appropriated money or state funds to employ or pay lobb)ists,lobbying
expenses,or influence legislation).
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18. Contractor agrees to comply with Section 2155.4441 of the Texas Government Code,
requiring the purchase of products and materials produced in the State of Texas in
performing service contracts_
19. Contractor agrees that upon request of HHSC,Contractor shall provide copies of its most
recent business continuity and disaster recovery plans_
20. Contractor expressly acknowledges that state funds may not be expended in connection
with the purchase of an automated information system unless that system meets certain
statutory requirements relating to accessibility by persons with visual impairments.
Accordingly,Contractor represents and warrants to HHSC that the technology provided
to HHSC for purchase(if applicable under this Contract or any related Solicitation)is
capable,either by virtue of features included within the technology or because it is
readily adaptable by use with other technology,of:
•providing equivalent access for effective use by both visual and non-visual
means;
•presenting information,including prompts used for interactive communications,
in formats intended for non-visual use;and
•being integrated into networks for obtaining,retrieving,and disseminating
information used by individuals who are not blind or visually impaired.
For purposes of this Section,the phrase"equivalent access"means a substantially similar
ability to communicate with or make use of the technology,either directly by features
incorporated within the technology or by other reasonable means such as assistive
device,or services which would constitute reasonable accommodations under the
Americana With Disabilities Act or similar state or federal laws.Examples of methods by
which equivalent access may be provided include;but are not limited to,keyboard
alternatives to mouse commands and other means of navigating graphical displays,and
customizable display appearance.
In accordance with Section 2157.005 of the Texas Government Code,the Technology
Access Clause contract provision remains in effect for any contract entered into before
September 1,2006.
21. If this Contract is for the purchase or lease of computer equipment,then Contractor
certifies that it is in compliance with Subchapter Y,Chapter 361 of the Texas Health and
Safety Code related to the Computer Equipment Recycling Program and the Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality rules in 30 TAC Chapter 328.
22. If this Contract is for the purchase or lease of covered television equipment,then
Contractor certifies that it is compliance with Subchapter Z,Chapter 361 of the Texas
Health and Safety Code related to the Television Equipment Recycling Program.
23. Contractor represents and warrants;during the twelve(12)month period immediately
prior to the date of the execution of this Contract,none of its employees including,but
not limited to those will provide services under the Contract was an employee of an HHS
Agency.Pursuant to Section 2252.901,Texas Government Code(relating to prohibitions
regarding contracts with and involving former and retired state agency employees),
Contractor will not allow any former employee of the System Agency to perform services
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wider this Contract during the twelve(12)month period immediately following the
employee's last date of employment at the System Agency.
24. Contractor acknowledges that::pursuant to Section 572.469 of the Texas Government
Code,a former state officer or employee of a state agency who during the period of state
service or employment participated on behalf of a state agency in a procurement or
contract negotiation involving Contractor may not accept employment from Contractor
before the second anniversary of the date the Contract is signed or the procurement is
terminated or withdrawn.
25. If this Contract is for consulting services under Chapter 2254 of the Texas Government
Code,in accordance with Section 2254.033 of the Texas Government Code,Contractor
certifies that it does not employ an individual who was employed by System Agency or
another agency at any time during the two years preceding the submission of any related
Solicitation Response related to this Contract or,in the alternative,Contractor has
disclosed in any related Solicitation Response the following:(i)the nature of the previous
employment with System Agency or the other agency;(ii)the date the employment was
terminated;and(iii)the annual rate of compensation at the time of the employment was
terminated_
26. Contractor represents and warrants that it has no actual or potential conflicts of interest in
providing the requested goods or services to HHSC under this Contract or any related
Solicitation and that Contractor's provision of the requested goods and/or services under
this Contract and any related Solicitation will not constitute an actual or potential conflict
of interest or reasonably create an appearance of impropriety.
27. Contractor understands that HHSC does not tolerate any type of fraud_The agency's
policy is to promote consistent,legal,and ethical organizational behavior by assigning
responsibilities and providing guidelines to enforce controls.Violations of law,agency
policies,or standards of ethical conduct will be investigated,and appropriate actions will
be taken_All employees or contractors who suspect fraud,waste or abuse(including
employee misconduct that would constitute fraudwaste,or abuse)are required to
immediately report the questionable activity to both the Health and Human Services
Commission's Office of the Inspector General at 1-800-436-6184 and the State Auditor's
Office.Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable laws,rules,regulations,and
HHSC policies regarding fraud including,but not limited to,HHS Circular C-027_
28. The undersigned affirms under penalty of perjury of the laws of the State of Texas that
(a)in connection with this Contract and any related Solicitation Response,neither I nor
any representative of the Contractor has violated any provision of the Texas Free
Enterprise and Antitrust Act,Tex.Bus.&Comm_Code Chapter 15;(b)in connection
with this Contract and any related Solicitation Response,neither I nor any representative
of the Contractor has violated any federal antitrust law;and(c)neither I nor any
representative of the Contractor has directly or indirectly communicated any of the
contents of this Contract and any related Solicitation Response to a competitor of the
Contractor or any other company,corporation,firm,partnership or individual engaged in
the same line of business as the Contractor.
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29. Contractor represents and warrants that it is not aware of and has received no notice of
any court or governmental agency proceeding,investigation,or other action pending or
threatened against Contractor or any of the individuals or entities included in numbered
paragraph 1 of these Contract Affirmations within the five(5)calendar years immediately
preceding execution of this Contract or the submission of any related Solicitation
Response that would or could impair Contractor's performance under this Contract relate
to the contracted or similar goods or services,or otherwise be relevant to HHSC's
consideration of entering into this Contract.If Contractor is unable to make the preceding
representation and warranty,then Contractor instead represents and warrants that it has
provided to HEISC a complete,detailed disclosure of any such court or governmental
agency proceeding investigation,or other action that would or could impair Contractor's
performance under this Contract,relate to the contracted or similar goods or services,or
otherwise be relevant to HHSC's consideration of entering into this Contract.In addition,
Contractor acknowledges this is a continuing disclosure requirement Contractor
represents and warrants that Contractor shall notify}MSC in writing within five(5)
business days of any changes to the representations or warranties in this clause and
understands that failure to so timely update HHSC shall constitute breach of contract and
may result in immediate contract termination.
30. Contractor represents and warrants that pursuant to Section 2270.002 of the Texas
Government Code,Contractor does not boycott Israel and will not boycott Israel during
the term of this Contract.
31. Contractor certifies that for contracts for services, Contractor shall utilize the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security's E&Verify system during the term of this Contract to
determine the eligibility of:
(a) all persons employed by Contractor to perform duties within Texas;and
(b) all persons, including subcontractors; assigned by Contractor to perform work
pursuant to this Contract within the United States of America.
32. Contractor understands acknowledges,and agrees that any false representation or any
failure to comply with a representation,warranty,or certification made by Contractor is
subject to all civil and criminal consequences provided at law or in equity including,but
not limited to,immediate termination of this Contract
33. Contractor represents and warrants that it will comply with all applicable laws and
maintain all permits and licenses required by applicable city,county,state,and federal
rules,regulations,statutes,codes,and other laws that pertain to this Contract
34_ Contractor represents and warrants that all statements and information prepared and
submitted by Contractor in this Contract and any related Solicitation Response are
current complete,true,and accurate.Contractor acknowledges any false statement or
material misrepresentation made by Contractor during the performance of this Contract
or any related Solicitation is a material breach of contract and may void this Contract.
Further,Contractor understands,acknowledges,and agrees that any false representation
or any failure to comply with a representation,warranty,or certification made by
Contractor is subject to all civil and criminal consequences provided at law or in equity
including,but not limited to,immediate termination of this Contract
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35. Contractor represents and warrants that the individual signing this Contract is authorized
to sign on behalf of Contractor and to bind the Contractor.
Authorized representative on behalf of Contractor must complete and sign the following:
Legal Name of Contractor. Annette Rodriguez
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Angie a FoArivier. February 20, 2019
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Representative
Annette Rodriguez 361-826-7205
Printed Name and Title of Phone Number
Authorized Representative
74-6000574
Federal Employer Identification Fax Number
Number
06945776 annetter@cctexas.com
DUNS Number Email Address
1702 Horne Rd corpus Christi , Tx 78416
Physical Street Address City,State,Zip Code
Same Corpus Christi , Tx 78416
Mailing Address,if different City,State,Zip Code
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ATTACHMENT E
SUPPLEMENTAL AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS
SUPPLEMENTAL CONDITIONS
There are no Supplemental Conditions for this Contract that modifies this Contract's HHS
Uniform Terms and Conditions.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
SECTION 1.01 NOTICE OF CONTRACT ACTION
Grantee shall notify their assigned contract manager if Grantee has had any contract suspended or
terminated for cause by any local, state or federal department or agency or nonprofit entity within
five days of becoming aware of the action and include the following:
a. Reason for such action;
b. Name and contact information of the local, state or federal department or agency or
entity;
c. Date of the contract;
d. Date of suspension or termination; and
e. Contract or case reference number.
SECTION 1.02 NOTICE OF CRIMINAL ACTIVITY AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS
a. Grantee shall immediately report in writing to their contract manager when Grantee
has knowledge or any reason to believe that they or any person with ownership or
controlling interest in the organization/business,or their agent, employee, contractor or
volunteer that is providing services under this Contract has:
1. Engaged in any activity that could constitute a criminal offense equal to or greater
than a Class A misdemeanor or grounds for disciplinary action by a state or federal
regulatory authority;or
2. Been placed on community supervision,received deferred adjudication,or been
indicted for or convicted of a criminal offense relating to involvement in any
financial matter, federal or state program or felony sex crime.
b. Grantee shall not permit any person who engaged, or was alleged to have engaged, in
any activity subject to reporting under this section to perform direct client services or
have direct contact with clients,unless otherwise directed in writing by the System
Agency.
Section 1.03 Grantee's Notification of Change of Contact Person or Key Personnel
The Grantee shall notify in writing their contract manager assigned within ten days of any change
to the Grantee's Contact Person or Key Personnel.
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SECTION 1.04 DISASTER SERVICES
In the event of a local, state, or federal emergency, including natural, man- made, criminal,
terrorist, and/or bioterrorism events, declared as a state disaster by the Governor, or a federal
disaster by the appropriate federal official, Grantee may be called upon to assist the System
Agency in providing the following services:
a. Community evacuation;
b. Health and medical assistance;
c. Assessment of health and medical needs;
d. Health surveillance;
e. Medical care personnel;
f. Health and medical equipment and supplies;
g. Patient evacuation;
h. In-hospital care and hospital facility status;
i. Food, drug and medical device safety;
j. Worker health and safety;
k. Mental health and substance abuse;
1. Public health information;
m. Vector control and veterinary services; and
n. Victim identification and mortuary services.
SECTION 1.05 CONSENT BY NON-PARENT OR OTHER STATE LAW TO MEDICAL CARE OF A
MINOR
Unless a federal law applies, before a Grantee or its contractor can provide medical, dental,
psychological or surgical treatment to a minor without parental consent,informed consent must be
obtained as required by Texas Family Code Chapter 32.
SECTION 1.06 TELEMEDICINE/TELEPSYCHIATRY MEDICAL SERVICES
If Grantee or its Contractor uses telemedicine/telepsychiatry,these services shall be in accordance
with the Grantee's written procedures. Grantee must use a protocol approved by Grantee's medical
director and equipment that complies with the System Agency equipment standards,if applicable.
Grantee's procedures for providing telemedicine service must include the following
requirements:
a. Clinical oversight by Grantee's medical director or designated physician
responsible for medical leadership;
b. Contraindication considerations for telemedicine use;
c. Qualified staff members to ensure the safety of the individual being served by
telemedicine at the remote site;
d. Safeguards to ensure confidentiality and privacy in accordance with state and federal
laws;
e. Use by credentialed licensed providers providing clinical care within the scope of their
licenses;
f. Demonstrated competency in the operations of the system by all staff members who
are involved in the operation of the system and provision of the services prior to
initiating the protocol;
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g. Priority in scheduling the system for clinical care of individuals;
h. Quality oversight and monitoring of satisfaction of the individuals served; and
i. Management of information and documentation for telemedicine services that ensures
timely access to accurate information between the two sites. Telemedicine Medical
Services does not include chemical dependency treatment services provided by
electronic means under 25 Texas Administrative Code Rule §448.911.
SECTION 1.07 SERVICES AND INFORMATION FOR PERSONS WITH LIMITED ENGLISH
PROFICIENCY
a. Grantee shall take reasonable steps to provide services and information both orally
and in writing, in appropriate languages other than English,to ensure that persons
with limited English proficiency are effectively informed and can have meaningful
access to programs,benefits and activities.
b. Grantee shall identify and document on the client records the primary language/dialect
of a client who has limited English proficiency and the need for translation or
interpretation services and shall not require a client to provide or pay for the services
of a translator or interpreter.
c. Grantee shall make every effort to avoid use of any persons under the age of 18 or
any family member or friend of the client as an interpreter for essential
communications with a client with limited English proficiency,unless the client has
requested that person and using the person would not compromise the effectiveness of
services or violate the client's confidentiality and the client is advised that a free
interpreter is available.
SECTION 1.08 THIRD PARTY PAYORS
Except as provided in this Contract, Grantee shall screen all clients and may not bill the System
Agency for services eligible for reimbursement from third party payors,who are any person or entity
who has the legal responsibility for paying for all or part of the services provided, including
commercial health or liability insurance carriers,Medicaid,or other federal,state, local and private
funding sources.
As applicable,the Grantee shall:
a. Enroll as a provider in Children's Health Insurance Program and Medicaid if providing
approved services authorized under this Contract that may be covered by those
programs and bill those programs for the covered services;
b. Provide assistance to individuals to enroll in such programs when the screening process
indicates possible eligibility for such programs;
c. Allow clients that are otherwise eligible for System Agency services,but cannot pay a
deductible required by a third party payor,to receive services up to the amount of the
deductible and to bill the System Agency for the deductible;
d. Not bill the System Agency for any services eligible for third party reimbursement until all
appeals to third party payors have been exhausted;
e. Maintain appropriate documentation from the third party payor reflecting
attempts to obtain reimbursement;
f. Bill all third party payors for services provided under this Contract before submitting any
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request for reimbursement to System Agency;and
g. Provide third party billing functions at no cost to the client.
SECTION 1.09 HIV/AIDS MODEL WORKPLACE GUIDELINES
Grantee shall implement System Agency's policies based on the Human Immunodeficiency
Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome(HIV/AIDS),AIDS Model Workplace Guidelines
for Businesses at http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/hivstd/policy/policies.shtm, State Agencies and
State Grantees Policy No. 090.021.
Grantee shall also educate employees and clients concerning HIV and its related conditions.
including AIDS, in accordance with the Texas. Health& Safety Code §§ 85.112-114.
SECTION 1.10 MEDICAL RECORDS RETENTION
Grantee shall retain medical records in accordance with 22 TAC §165.1(b) or other applicable
statutes,rules and regulations governing medical information.
SECTION 1.11 NOTICE OF A LICENSE ACTION
Grantee shall notify their contract manager of any action impacting its license to provide services
under this Contract within five days of becoming aware of the action and include the following:
a. Reason for such action;
b. Name and contact information of the local, state or federal department or agency or
entity;
c. Date of the license action; and
d. License or case reference number.
SECTION 1.12 INTERIM EXTENSION AMENDMENT
a. Prior to or on the expiration date of this Contract,the Parties agree that this Contract
can be extended as provided under this Section.
b. The System Agency shall provide written notice of interim extension amendment to
the Grantee under one of the following circumstances:
1. Continue provision of services in response to a disaster declared by the governor; or
2. To ensure that services are provided to clients without interruption.
c. The System Agency will provide written notice of the interim extension amendment
that specifies the reason for it and period of time for the extension.
d. Grantee will provide and invoice for services in the same manner that is stated in the
Contract.
e. An interim extension under Section(b)(1)above shall extend the term of the contract
not longer than 30 days after governor's disaster declaration is declared unless the
Parties agree to a shorter period of time.
f. An interim extension under Section(b)(2) above shall be a one-time extension for
a period of time determined by the System Agency.
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SECTION 1.13 ELECTRONIC AND INFORMATION RESOURCES ACCESSIBILITY AND SECURITY
STANDARDS
a. Applicability:
The following Electronic and Information Resources (EIR) requirements apply to the
Contract because the Grantee performs services that include EIR that the System
Agency's employees are required or permitted to access or members of the public are
required or permitted to access.
This Section does not apply to incidental uses of EIR in the performance of the
Agreement, unless the Parties agree that the EIR will become property of the State of
Texas or will be used by HHSC's clients or recipients after completion of the Agreement.
Nothing in this section is intended to prescribe the use of particular designs or
technologies or to prevent the use of alternative technologies, provided they result in
substantially equivalent or greater access to and use of a Product.
b. Definitions:
"Accessibility Standards" means accessibility standards and specifications for Texas
agency and institution of higher education websites and EIR set forth in 1 TAC Chapter
206 and/or Chapter 213.
"Electronic and Information Resources" means information resources, including
information resources technologies, and any equipment or interconnected system of
equipment that is used in the creation, conversion, duplication, or delivery of data or
information. The term includes telephones and other telecommunications products,
information kiosks, transaction machines, Internet websites, multimedia resources, and
office equipment, including copy machines and fax machines.
"Electronic and Information Resources Accessibility Standards" means the
accessibility standards for electronic and information resources contained in 1 Texas
Administrative Code Chapter 213.
"Product" means information resources technology that is,or is related to EIR.
"Web Site Accessibility Standards/ Specifications" means standards contained in
Volume 1 Tex. Admin. Code Chapter 206(c)Accessibility Requirements.
Under Tex. Gov't Code Chapter 2054, Subchapter M, and implementing rules of the
Texas Department of Information Resources,the System Agency must procure Products
and services that comply with the Accessibility Standards when those Products are
available in the commercial marketplace or when those Products are developed in
response to a procurement solicitation. Accordingly, Grantee must provide electronic
and information resources and associated Product documentation and technical support
that comply with the Accessibility Standards.
c. Evaluation,Testing,and Monitoring
1. The System Agency may review,test,evaluate and monitor Grantee's Products and
services,as well as associated documentation and technical support for compliance
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with the Accessibility Standards. Review, testing, evaluation and monitoring may be
conducted before and after the award of a contract. Testing and monitoring may
include user acceptance testing. Neither the review,testing(including acceptance
testing), evaluation or monitoring of any Product or service, nor the absence of
review, testing, evaluation or monitoring, will result in a waiver of the State's right to
contest the Grantee's assertion of compliance with the Accessibility Standards.
2. Grantee agrees to cooperate fully and provide the System Agency and its
representatives timely access to Products,records, and other items and
information needed to conduct such review, evaluation, testing, and
monitoring.
d. Representations and Warranties
1. Grantee represents and warrants that:
i. As of the Effective Date of the Contract, the Products and associated
documentation and technical support comply with the Accessibility Standards
as they exist at the time of entering the Agreement, unless and to the extent
the Parties otherwise expressly agree in writing; and
ii. If the Products will be in the custody of the state or a System Agency's client or
recipient after the Contract expiration or termination,the Products will continue
to comply with Accessibility Standards after the expiration or termination of the
Contract Term, unless the System Agency or its clients or recipients, as
applicable, use the Products in a manner that renders it noncompliant.
2. In the event Grantee becomes aware, or is notified that the Product or service
and associated documentation and technical support do not comply with the
Accessibility Standards, Grantee represents and warrants that it will, in a timely
manner and at no cost to the System Agency, perform all necessary steps to
satisfy the Accessibility Standards, including remediation,replacement, and
upgrading of the Product or service, or providing a suitable substitute.
3. Grantee acknowledges and agrees that these representations and warranties
are essential inducements on which the System Agency relies in awarding
this Contract.
4. Grantee's representations and warranties under this subsection will survive the
termination or expiration of the Contract and will remain in full force and effect
throughout the useful life of the Product.
e. Remedies
1. Under Tex. Gov't Code § 2054.465, neither the Grantee nor any other person has
cause of action against the System Agency for a claim of a failure to comply with
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Tex. Gov't Code Chapter 2054, Subchapter M, and rules of the Department of
Information Resources.
2. In the event of a breach of Grantee's representations and warranties, Grantee
will be liable for direct,consequential, indirect, special,or liquidated damages
and any other remedies to which the System Agency may be entitled under this
Contract and other applicable law. This remedy is cumulative of any other
remedies to which the System Agency may be entitled under this Contract and
other applicable law.
SECTION 1.14 CHILD ABUSE REPORTING REQUIREMENT
a. Grantees shall comply with child abuse and neglect reporting requirements in Texas Family
Code Chapter 261.This section is in addition to and does not supersede any other legal
obligation of the Grantee to report child abuse.
b. Grantee shall develop, implement and enforce a written policy that includes at a minimum
the System Agency's Child Abuse Screening,Documenting,and Reporting Policy for
Grantees/Providers and train all staff on reporting requirements.
c. Grantee shall use the System Agency's Child Abuse Reporting Form located at
www.dshs.state.tx.us/childabusereporting as required by the System Agency. Grantee
shall retain reporting documentation on site and make it available for inspection by the
System Agency.
SECTION 1.15 GRANTEE'S CERTIFICATION OF MEETING OR EXCEEDING TOBACCO-FREE
WORKPLACE POLICY MINIMUM STANDARDS.
Grantee certifies that it has adopted and enforces a Tobacco-Free Workplace Policy that
meets or exceeds all of the following minimum standards of:
a) Prohibiting the use of all forms of tobacco products, including but not limited to
cigarettes,cigars,pipes,water pipes(hookah),bidis,kreteks, electronic cigarettes,
smokeless tobacco, snuff and chewing tobacco;
b) Designating the property to which this Policy applies as a "designated area,"which
must at least comprise all buildings and structures where activities funded under this
Contract are taking place, as well as Grantee owned, leased, or controlled sidewalks,
parking lots,walkways, and attached parking structures immediately adjacent to this
designated area;
c) Applying to all employees and visitors in this designated area; and
d) Providing for or referring its employees to tobacco use cessation services.
If Grantee cannot meet these minimum standards,it must obtain a waiver from the System
Agency.
SECTION 1.16 PROGRAM EQUIPMENT, PROGRAM SUPPLIES, PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND
REPORTING.
a. Grantee shall initiate the purchase of all Equipment approved in writing by the System
Agency in the first quarter of the Contract term, as applicable. Failure to timely initiate the
purchase of Equipment may result in the loss of availability of funds for the purchase of
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Equipment. Requests to purchase previously approved Equipment after the first quarter in
the Contract must be submitted to the assigned System Agency contract manager.
b. Controlled Assets include firearms, regardless of the acquisition cost, and the following
assets with an acquisition cost of$500 or more, but less than $5,000: desktop and laptop
computers (including notebooks,tablets and similar devices),non-portable printers and
copiers, emergency management equipment, communication devices and systems,medical
and laboratory equipment, and media equipment. Controlled Assets are considered
Supplies.
c. Grantee shall maintain an inventory of Equipment, supplies defined as Controlled Assets,
and real property and submit an annual cumulative report of the equipment and other
property on HHS System Agency Grantee's Property Inventory Report to the assigned
System Agency contract manager by e-mail not later than October 15 of each year.
d. System Agency funds must not be used to purchase buildings or real property without prior
written approval from the System Agency. Any costs related to the initial acquisition of
the buildings or real property are not allowable without written pre-approval.
e. At the expiration or termination of this Contact for any reason, title to any remaining
equipment and supplies purchased with funds under this Contract reverts to System Agency.
Title may be transferred to any other party designated by System Agency. The System
Agency may,at its option and to the extent allowed by law,transfer the reversionary interest
to such property to Grantee.
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ATTACHMENT F
FEDERAL ASSURANCES AND LOBBYING FORM
View Burden Statement OMB Number:4040-0007
Expiration Date:01!31/2019
ASSURANCES-NON-CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS
Public reporting burden for this collection of information Is estimated to average 15 minutes per response,including time for reviewing
instructions,searching existing data sources,gathering and maintaining the data needed,and completing and reviewing the collection of
information.Send comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information,including suggestions for
reducing this burden,to the Office of Management and Budget,Paperwork Reduction Project(0348-0040),Washington,DC 20503.
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR COMPLETED FORM TO THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET. SEND
IT TO THE ADDRESS PROVIDED BY THE SPONSORING AGENCY.
NOTE Certain of these assurances may not be applicable to your projector program.If you have questions,please contact the
awarding agency.Further,certain Federal awarding agencies may require applicants to certify to additional assurances.
If such is the case,you will be notified.
As the duly authorized representative of the applicant,I certify that the applicant:
1. Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance Act of 1973,as amended(29 U.S.C.§794),which
and the institutional,managerial and financial capability prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicaps;(d)
(including funds sufficient to pay the non-Federal share the Age Discrimination Act of 1975,as amended(42 U.
of project cost)to ensure proper planning,management S.C.§§6101-6107),which prohibits discrimination on
and completion of the project described in this the basis of age;(e)the Drug Abuse Office and
application. Treatment Act of 1972(P.L.92-255),as amended,
relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug
2. WII give the awarding agency,the Comptroller General abuse;(f)the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and
of the United States and,if appropriate,the State, Alcoholism Prevention,Treatment and Rehabilitation
through any authorized representative,access to and Act of 1970(P.L.91-616),as amended, relating to
the right to examine all records,books,papers,or nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or
documents related to the award;and will establish a alcoholism;(g)§§523 and 527 of the Public Health
proper accounting system in accordance with generally Service Act of 1912(42 U.S.C.§§290 dd-3 and 290
accepted accounting standards or agency directives. ee-3),as amended,relating to confidentiality of alcohol
and drug abuse patient records;(h)Tide VIII of the Civil
3. Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from Rights Act of 1968(42 U.S.C.§§3601 et seq.),as
using their positions for a purpose that constitutes or amended,relating to nondiscrimination in the sale,
presents the appearance of personal or organizational rental or financing of housing;(i)any other
conflict of interest,or personal gain. nondiscrimination provisions in the specific statute(s)
under which application for Federal assistance is being
4. WII initiate and complete the work within the applicable made;and,(j)the requirements of any other
time frame after receipt of approval of the awarding nondiscrimination statute(s)which may apply to the
agency. application.
5. Will comply with the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 7. WII comply,or has already complied,with the
1970(42 U.S.C.§§4728-4763)relating to prescribed requirements of Titles II and III of the Uniform
standards for merit systems for programs funded under Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition
one of the 19 statutes or regulations specified in Policies Act of 1970(P.L.91-646)which provide for
Appendix A of OPM's Standards for a Merit System of fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced or
Personnel Administration(5 C.F.R.900,Subpart F). whose property is acquired as a result of Federal or
federally-assisted programs.These requirements
apply to all interests in real property acquired for
6. Will comply with all Federal statutes relating to project purposes regardless of Federal participation in
nondiscrimination.These include but are not limited to: purchases.
(a)Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964(P.L.88-352)
which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race,color 8. Will comply,as applicable,with provisions of the
or national origin;(b)Title IX of the Education Hatch Act(5 U.S.C.§§1501-1508 and 7324-7328)
Amendments of 1972,as amended(20 U.S.C.§§1681- which limit the political activities of employees whose
1683, and 1685-1686),which prohibits discrimination on principal employment activities are funded in whole
the basis of sex;(c)Section 504 of the Rehabilitation or in part with Federal funds.
Previous Edition Usable Standard Form 4248(Rev.7-97)
Authorized for Local Reproduction Prescribed by OMB Circular A.102
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9. Will comply,as applicable,with the provisions of the Davis- 13. WII assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance
Bacon Act(40 U.S.C.§§276a to 276a-7),the Copeland Act with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation
(40 U.S.C.§276c and 18 U.S.C.§874),and the Contract Act of 1966,as amended(16 U.S.C.§470),E0 11593
Work Hours and Safety Standards Act(40 U.S.C.§§327- (identification and protection of historic properties),and
333),regarding labor standards for federally-assisted the Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act of
construction subagreements. 1974(16 U.S.C.§§469a-1 et seq.).
10. WII comply,if applicable,with flood insurance purchase 14. Will comply with P.L.93-348 regarding the protection of
requirements of Section 102(a)of the Flood Disaster human subjects involved in research,development,and
Protection Act of 1973(P.L.93-234)which requires related activities supported by this award of assistance.
recipients in a special flood hazard area to participate in the
program and to purchase flood insurance if the total cost of 15 WII comply with the Laboratory Animal Welfare Act of
insurable construction and acquisition is$10,000 or more. 1966(P.L.89-544,as amended,7 U.S.C.§§2131 et
seq.)pertaining to the care,handling,and treatment of
11. Will comply with environmental standards which may be warm blooded animals held for research,teaching,or
prescribed pursuant to the following:(a)institution of other activities supported by this award of assistance.
environmental quality control measures under the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969(RL.91-190)and 16. Will comply with the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning
Executive Order(EO)11514;(b)notification of violating Prevention Act(42 U.S.C.§§4801 et seq.)which
facilities pursuant to EO 11738;(c)protection of wetlands prohibits the use of lead-based paint in construction or
pursuant to EO 11990;(d)evaluation of flood hazards in rehabilitation of residence structures.
floodplains in accordance with EO 11988;(e)assurance of 17 WII cause to be performed the required financial and
project consistency with the approved State management compliance audits in accordance with the Single Audit
program developed under the Coastal Zone Management Act Amendments of 1996 and OMB Circular No.A-133,
Act of 1972(16 U.S.C.§§1451 et seq.);(f)conformity of "Audits of States,Local Governments,and Non-Profit
Federal actions to State(Clean Air)Implementation Plans Organizations."
under Section 176(c)of the Clean Air Act of 1955,as
amended(42 U.S.C.§§7401 et seq.);(g)protection of 18. Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other
underground sources of drinking water under the Safe Federal laws,executive orders,regulations,and policies
Drinking Water Act of 1974,as amended(P.L.93.523) governing this program.
and.(h)protection of endangered species under the
Endangered Species Act of 1973,as amended(P.L.93- 19. Will comply with the requirements of Section 106(g)of
205). the Trafficking Victims Protection Act(TVPA)of 2000,as
amended(22 U.S.C.7104)which prohibits grant award
12. WII comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of recipients or a sub-recipient from(1)Engaging in severe
1968(16 U.S.G.01271 et seq.)related to protecting forms of trafficking in persons during the period of time
components or potential components of the national that the award Is In effect(2)Procuring a commercial
wild and scenic rivers system. sex act during the period of time that the award is in
effect or(3)Using forced labor in the performance of the
award or subawards under the award.
SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED CERTIFYING OFFICIAL TITLE
r—DocuSiynd by: JHeaI th Di rector
/annexe falai et
"—4FC9D92742CE414...
APPLICANT ORGANIZATION DATE SUBMITTED
Ly of Corpus dr tsLi (February 20, 2019
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CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING
Certification for Contracts.Grants,Loans.and Cooperative Agreements
The undersigned certifies.to the best of his or her knowledge and belief.that:
(1)No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid,by or on behalf of the undersigned,to any
person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of an agency,a Member of
Congress,an officer or employee of Congress,or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with
the awarding of any Federal contract.the making of any Federal grant.the making of any Federal loan.the
entering into of any cooperative agreement,end the extension.continuation,renewal,amendment.a
modification of any Federal contract,grant.loan,or cooperative agreement.
(2)If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person fa
influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency,a Member of Congress,an
officer or employee of Congress,or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal
contract,grant,loan,a cooperative agreement,the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard
Form-LLL,"Disclosure of Lobbying Activities,"in accordance with its instructions.
(3)The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents
for all subawards at all tiers(including subcontracts,subgrants,and contracts under grants,loans,and
cooperative agreements)and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.This certification
is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or
entered into.Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making a entering into this transaction
imposed by section 1352,title 31,U.S.Code.Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be
subject to a civil penalty of not less than$10,000 and not more than$100,000 for each such failure.
Statement for Loan Guarantees and Loan Insurance
The undersigned states.to the best of his a her knowledge and belief,that:
i1 any funds have been paid a will be paid to any penal for influencing a attempting toirrituence an officer
or employee of any agency,a Member of Congress,an officer or employee of Congress,a an employee of
a Member of Congress in connection with this commitment providing for the United States to insure or
guarantee a loan,the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL."Disclosure of Lobbying
Activities,"in accordance with its instructions.Submission of this statement is a prerequisite for making or
entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352.title 31.U.S.Code.Any person who fails to file the
required statement shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than$10,000 and not more than$100.000
for each such failure.
•APPLICANTS ORGANIZATION
city of corpus Christi
•PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
Prefix: 1.71 •First Namet IIIc le l Middle Name:
•Last Name: I yueL J Suffix: 01
•Tale:Health Di rector I J
`SIGNATURE: •DATE sI '11111
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ATTACHMENT G
FFATA CERTIFICATION
Fiscal Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act
(FFATA) CERTIFICATION
The certifications enumerated below represent material facts upon which C6HS relies when reporting
information to the federal government required under federal law.If the Department later determines
that the Contractor knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, DSHS may pursue all available
remedies in accordance with Texas and U.S. law.Signor further agrees that it will provide immediate
written noticeto D6 HS if at any time S ignor learn s th at any of the certifications provided for below were
erroneous when submitted or have since become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.ft/it
Signor cannot certify all of the statements contained hi this section, Signor must provide written
notice to DSHSdetoIIng whkh of the below statements it cannot certifyand
Legal Name of Contractor: FFATA Contact*1 Name,Email and Phone Number.
corpus Christi-Nueces county Constance Sanchez 361-826-3227
Public Health District
Primary Address of Contractor. FFATA Contact#2 Name,Email and Phone Number.
1702 Horne Rd. , Corpus Christi , Blandina Costley 361-826-7252
TX 78416
ZIP Code:9-digits Required www.usps.com DUNS Number:9-digits Required www.sam.gov
V84116-41902 I - I I $69457178E1
State of Texas Comptroller Vendor Identification Number(VIN)14 DlBits
D7460(105*41)2 7 I
Printed Name of Authorized Representative Signature of Authorized Representative
Annette Rodriguez Dxu3lpnedby:1
riiez
Title of Authorized Representative Datie4Fcea92742cE414:V:
Health Director February 20, 2019
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Fiscal Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act
(FFATA) CERTIFICATION
Asthe duly authorized representative(Signor)of the Contractor,I hereby certify that
the statements made by me in this certification form are true,complete and correct to
the best of my knowledge.
Did your organization have a gross income,from all sources, of less than $3D0,000 in
your previous tax year?❑Yes in No
If your answer is"Yes",skip questions"A","B",and"C"andfinish the certification.
If your answer is"No",answer questions"A"and"B".
A.Certification Regarding°A of Annual Gross from Federal Awards.
Did your organization receive 80°,6 or more of its annual gross revenue from federal
awards during the preceding fiscal year?❑Yes ❑No
B.Certification Regarding Amount of Annual Gross from Federal Awards.
Did your organization receive$25 million or more in annual gross revenues from federal
awards in the preceding fiscal year?❑Yes ❑No
If your answer is"Yes"to both question"A"and"B",you must answer question"C".
If your answer is "No" to either question "A" or "B", skip question "C" and finish the
certification.
C.Certification Regarding Public Access to Compensation Information.
Does the public have access to information about the compensation of the senior
executives in your business or organization (including parent organization,all branches,
and all affiliates worldwide) through periodic reports filed under section 13(a) or 15(d)
of theSecurities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m(a),78o(d)) or section 6104 of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986?❑Yes ❑No
If your answer is"Yes"to this question,where can this information be accessed?
If your answer is "Nd' to this question, you must provide the names and total
compensation of the top five highly compensated officers below.
Provide compensation information here:
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ATTACHMENT H
HHS DATA USE AGREEMENT
This Data Use Agreement("DUA"),effective as of the date the Base Contract into which
it is incorporated is signed("Effective Date"),is entered into by and between a Texas Health and
Human Services Enterprise agency("HHS"),and the Contractor identified in the Base Contract a
political subdivision of the State of Texas("CONTRACTOR
ARTICLE L
PURPOSE;APPLICABILITY;ORDER OF PRECEDENCE
The purpose of this DUA is to facilitate creation,receipt,maintenance,use,disclosure or
access to Confidential Information with CONTRACTOR,and describe CONTRACTOR's rights
and obligations with respect to the Confidential Information.45 CPR I64.504(e)(1)-(3).This DUA
also describes HHS's remedies in the event of CONTRACTOR's noncompliance with its
obligations under this DUA.This DUA applies to both Business Associates and contractors who
are not Business Associates who create, receive, maintain, use, disclose or have access to
Confidential Information on behalf of HHS, its programs or clients as described in the Base
Contract.
As of the Effective Date of this DUA,if any provision of the Base Contract,including any
General Provisions or Uniform Terms and Conditions,conflicts with this DUA,this DUA controls.
ARTICLE 2.
DEFINITION'S
For the purposes of this DUA,capitalized,underlined terms have the meanings set forth in
the following:Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996,Public Law 104-191(42
U.S.C. §1320d, et seq.) and regulations thereunder in 45 CFR Parts 160 and 164, including all
amendments,regulations and guidance issued thereafter;The Social Security Act,inrhniling Section
1137(42 U.S.C. §§ 1320b- ),Title XVI of the Act, The Privacy Act of 1974, as amended by the
Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1988, 5 U.S.C.§ 552.a and regulations and
guidance thereunder;Internal Revenue Code,Title 26 of the United States Code and regulations and
publications adopted under that code,including IRS Publication 1075;OMB Memorandum 07-18;
Texas Business and Commerce Code Ch- 521; Texas Government Code, Ch. 552, and Texas
Government Code§2054.1125.In addition,the following terms in this DUA are defined as follows:
"Authorized Purpose"means the specific purpose or purposes described in the Statement
of Work of the Base Contract for CONTRACTOR to fulfill its obligations under the Base Contract,
or any other purpose expressly authorized by HHS in writing in advance.
"Authorized User"means a Person:
(1) Who is authorized to create, receive, maintain, have access to, process, view,
handle,examine,interpret,or analyze Confidential Information pursuant to this DUA;
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(2) For whom CONTRACTOR warrants and represents has a demonstrable need to
create,receive,maintain,use,disclose or have accessto the Confidential Information;and
(3) Who has agreed in writing to be bound by the disclosure and use limitations
pertaining to the Confidential Information as required by this DUA
"Confidential Information"means any communication or record(whether oral written,
electronically stored or transmitted, or in any other form) provided to or made available to
CONTRACTOR,or that CONTRACTOR may,for an Authorized Purpose.create,receive,maintain,
use,disclose or have access to, that consists of or includes any or all of the following:
(1) Client Information;
(2) Protected Health Information in any form including without limitation,Electronic
Protected Health Information or Unsecured Protected Health Information(herein"PHI");
(3) Sensitive Personal Information defined by Texas Business and Commerce Code
Ch.521;
(4) Federal Tax Information;
(5) Individually Identifiable Health Information as related to HIPAA,Texas HIPAA
and Personal Identifying Information under the Texas Identity Theft Enforcement and Protection
Act
(6) Social Security Administration Data including, without limitation, Medicaid
information;
(7) All privileged work product
(8) All information designated as confidential under the constitution and laws of the
State of Texas and of the United States,including the Texas Health&Safety Code and the Texas
Public.Information Act,Texas Government Code,Chapter 552.
"Legally Authorized Representative"of the Individual,as defined by Texas law,including
as provided in 45 CHt 435923 (Medicaid);45 CFR 164.502(gX1) (HIPAA); Tex Occ. Code §
151002(6);Tex.H.&S.Code§166.164;and Estates Code Ch.752.
ARTICLE 3.
CONTRACTOR'S DUTIES REGARDING CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
3.01 Obligations of CONTRACTOR
CONTRACTOR agrees that:
(A) CONTRACTOR will exercise reasonable care and no less than the same
degree of care CONTRACTOR uses to protect its own confidential,proprietary and trade
secret information to prevent any portion of the Confidential Information from being used in
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a manner that is not expressly an Authorized Purpose under this DUA or as Required by Law
45 CFR 164.502(b)(1);45 CFR 164.514(4)
(B) Except as Required bsy Law,CONTRACTOR will not disclose or allow access
to any portion of the Confidential Information to any Person or other entity, other than
Authorized User's Workforce or Subcontractors (as defined in 45 CRR 160.103) of
CONTRACTOR who have completed training in confidentiality,privacy, security and the
importance of promptly reporting any Event or Breach to CONTRACTOR's management,to
carry out CONTRACTOR's obligations in connection with the Authorized Purpose.
HHS,at its election,may assist CONTRACTOR in training and education on specific or
unique HHS processes, systems and/or requirements. CONTRACTOR will produce
evidence of completed training to HHS upon request.45 CF.R 164.308(a)(5)6);Texas
Health&Safety Code.§181.101
(C) CONTRACTOR will establish, implement and maintain appropriate
sanctions against any member of its Workforce or Subcontractor who fails to comply with this
DUA; the Base Contract or applicable law CONTRACTOR will maintain evidence of
sanctions and produce it to HHS upon request45 CF.R. 164308(a)(1)(ii)(C);164.530(e);
164.410(b);164.53001E1)
(D) CONTRACTOR will not, except as otherwise permitted by this DUA,
disclose or provide access to any Confidential Information on the basis that such act is
Required by Law without notifying either HHS or CONTRACTOR's own legal counsel to
determine whether CONTRACTOR should object to the disclosure or access and seek
appropriate relief CONTRACTOR will maintain an accounting of all such requests for
disclosure and responses and provide such accounting to HHS within 48 hours of HHS'
request 45 CFR 164.504(e)(2) (A)
(E) CONTRACTOR will not attempt to re-identify or further identify
Confidential Information or De-identified Information,or attempt to contact any Individuals
whose records are contained in the Confidential Information, except for an Authorized
Purpose,without express written authorization from HHS or as expressly permitted by the
Base Contract 45 CFR 164.502(d)(2)(1) and CONTRACTOR will not engage in
prohibited marketing or sale of Confidential Information. 45 CFR 164.501,164.508(a)(3)
and(4);Texas Health&Safety Code Cat.181.002
(F) CONTRACTOR will not permit, or enter into any agreement with a
Subcontractor to, create, receive, maintain, use, disclose, have access to or transmit
Confidential Information to cavy out CONTRACTOR's obligations in connection with the
Authorized Purpose on behalf of CONTRACTOR unless Subcontractor agrees to comply
with all applicable lams,rules and regulations. 45 CFR 164502(e)(1)(u);164.504(e)(1)(i)
and(2).
(G) CONTRACTOR is directly responsthle for compliance with,and enforcement
of all conditions for creation,maintenance,use,disclosure,transmission and Destruction of
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Confidential Information and the acts or omissions of Subcontractors as may be reasonably
necessary to prevent unauthorized use.45 CFR 164.504(a)(5);42 CFR 43I.300,et seq.
(H) If CONTRACTOR maintains PHI in a DesignatPd Record Set which is
Confidential Information and subject to this Agreement CONTRACTOR will make PHI
available to HHS in a Designated Record Set upon request.CONTRACTOR will protide PHI
to an Individual,or Legally Authorized Representative of the Individual who is requesting
PHI in compliance with the requirements of the HIPAA Priv cy Regulations.
CONTRACTOR will release PHI in accordance with the HIPAA Privacy Regulations upon
receipt of a valid written authorization. CONTRACTOR will make other Confidential
Information in CONTRACTOR's possession available pursuant to the requirements of
HIPAA or other applicable law upon a determination of a Breach of Unsecured PHI as defined
in HIPAA CONTRACTOR will maintain an accounting of all such disclosures and protide
it to HHS within 48 hours of HHS'request 45 CFR 164 524and 164 504(e)(2)((E).
(1) If PHI is subject to this Agreement CONTRACTOR will make PHI as
required by HIPAA available to HHS for review subsequent to CONTRACTOR's
incorporation of any amendments requested pursuant to HIPAA. 45 CFR
164.504(e)(2)(i)(E)and(1).
(J) If PHI is subject to this Agreement;CONTRACTOR will document and make
available to HEIS the PHI required to provide access, an accounting of disclosures or
amendment in compliance with the requirements ofthe HIPAA Privacy Regulations.45 CFR
164.504(e)(2)(i)(G)and 164.528.
(K) If CONTRACTOR receives a request for access,amendment or accounting
of PHI from an individual with a right of access to information subject to this DUA,it will
respond to such request in compliance with the HIPAA Privacy Regulations_
CONTRACTOR will maintain an accounting of all responses to requests for access to or
amendment of PHI and provide it to HHS within 48 hours of HHS' request. 45 CFR
164.504(e)(2).
(L) CONTRACTOR will provide,and will cause its Subcontractors and agents
to provide, to HHS periodic written certifications of compliance with controls and
provisions relating to information privacy, security and breach notification; including
without limitation information related to data transfers and the handling and disposal of
Confidential Information.45 CFR 164.308;164.530(c);1 TAC 202.
(M) Except as otherwise limited by this DUA, the Base Contract, or law
applicable to the Confidential Information,CONTRACTOR may use PHI for the proper
management and administration of CONTRACTOR or to cant' out CONTRACTOR's
legal responsibilities. Except as otherwise limited by this DUA,the Base Contract,or law
applicable to the Confidential Information CONTRACTOR may disclose PHI for the
proper management and administration of CONTRACTOR, or to carry out
CONTRACTOR's legal responsibilities,if:45 CFR 164.504(a)(4)(A).
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(1) Disclosure is Required by Law,provided that CONTRACTOR complies with
Section 3.01(D);or
(2) CONTRACTOR obtains reasonable assurances from the person or entity to
which the information is disclosed that the person or entity will:
(a)Maintain the confidentiality of the Confidential Information in accordance
with this DUA
(b) Use or further disclose the information only as Required by Law or for
the Authorized Purpose for which it was disclosed to the Person;and
(c)Notify CONTRACTOR in accordance with Section 4.01 of any Eta or
Breach of Confidential Information of which the Person discovers or should have
discovered with the exercise of reasonable diligence_ 45 CFR
164.5040.)(4)(7i)(11).
(N) Except as otherwise limited by this DUA,CONTRACTOR will,if required
by law and requested by HHS,use commercially reasonable efforts to use PHI to provide data
aggregation services to HHS,as that term is defined in the HIPAA,45 CFR §164.501 and
permitted by HIPAA_45 CFR 164.504(00MB)
(0) CONTRACTOR will, on the termination or expiration of this DUA or the
Base Contract,at its expense,send to HHS or Destroy_at HHS's election and to the extent
reasonably feasible and permissible by law,all Confidential Information received from HHS
or created or maintained by CONTRACTOR or any of CONTRACTOR's agents or
Subcontractors on HHS's behalf if that data contains Confidential Information_
CONTRACTOR will certify in writing to HHS that all the Confidential Information that has
been created, received, maintained, used by or disclosed to CONTRACTOR, has been
Destroyed or seat to HHS,and that CONTRACTOR and its agents and Subcontractors have
retained no copies thereof.Notwithstanding the foregoing,HHS acknowledges and agrees
that CONTRACTOR is not obligated to send to HHSC and/or Destroy any Confidential
Information if federal law, state law, the Texas State Library and Archives Commission
records retention schedule, and/or a litigation hold notice prohibit such delivery or
Destruction.If such delivery or Destruction is not reasonably feasible,or is impermissible by
law; CONTRACTOR will immediately notify HES of the reasons such delivery or
Destruction is not feasible,and agree to extend indefinitely the protections of this DUA to the
Confidential Information and limit its further uses and disclosures to the purposes that make
the return delivery-or Destruction of the Confidential Information not feasible for as long as
CONTRACTOR maintains such Confidential Information_45 CFR 164.504(e)(2)(1)(J)
(P) CONTRACTOR will create, maintain, use, disclose, transmit or Destroy
Confidential Information in a secure fashion that protects against any reasonably anticipated
threats or hazards to the security or integrity of such information or unauthorized uses. 45
CFR 164.306;164 530(c)
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(Q) If CONTRACTOR accesses,transmits,stores,and/or maintains Confidential
Information, CONTRACTOR will complete and return to HHS at
infosecurity@hhsc_state_ts_us the HHS information security and privacy initial inquiry(SYl)
at Attachment 1 _ The SPI identifies basic privacy and security controls with which
CONTRACTOR must comply to protect HHS Confidential Information_ CONTRACTOR
will comply with periodic security controls complianr'assessment and monitoring by HHS
as required by state and federal law, based on the type of Confidential Information
CONTRACTOR creates, receives, maintains, uses, discloses or has access to and the
Authorized Purpose and level of risk CONTRACTOR's security controls will be based on
the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication 800-53.
CONTRACTOR will update its security controls assessment whenever there are significant
changes in security controls for HHS Confidential Information and will provide the updated
document to HHS_HHS also reserves the right to request updates as needed to satisfy state
and federal monitoring requirements.45 CFR 164.306
(R) CONTRACTOR will establish, implement and maintain reasonable
procedural administrative,physical and technical safeguards to preserve and maintain the
confidentiality,integrity,and availability of the Confidential Information,and with respect to
PHL as described in the HIPAA Privacy and Security Regulations,or other applicable laws
or regulations relating to Confidential Information_ to prevent any unauthorized use or
disclosure of Confidential Information as long as CONTRACTOR has such Confidential
Information in its actual or constructive possession_ 45 CFR 164.308 (administrative
safeguards); 164.310 (physical safeguards); 164.312 (technical safeguards);
164.530(c)(Privacy safeguards).
(S) CONTRACTOR will designate and identify,a Person or Persons,as Privacy
Official 45 CTR 164.530(a)(1)and Information Security Official,each of whom is authorized
to act on behalf of CONTRACTOR and is responsible for the development and
implementation of the privacy and security requirements in this DUA CONTRACTOR will
provide name and current address,phone number and e-mail address for such designated
officials to HHS upon execution of this DUA and prior to any rllange_If such persons fail to
develop and implement the requirements of the DUA, CONTRACTOR will replace them
upon HHS request 45 CFR 164.308(a)(2).
(F' CONTRACTOR represents and warrants that its Authorized Users each have
a demonstrated need to know and have access to Confidential Information solely to the
minimum extent necessary to accomplish the Authorized Purpose pursuant to this DUA and
the Base Contract and further,that each has agreed in writing to be bound by the disclosure
and use limitations pertaining to the Confidential Information contained in this DUA. 45
CFR 164.502;164.514(d).
(U) CONTRACTOR and its Subcontractors will maintain an updated.,complete,
accurate and numbered list of Authorized Users,their signatures,titles and the date they
agreed to be bound by the terms of this DUA,at all times and supply it to HHS,as directed,
upon request
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(V) CONTRACTOR will implement, update as necessary, and document
reasonable and appropriate policies and procedures for privacy; security and Breath of
Confidential Information and an incident response plan for an Event or Breach,to comply
with the privacy,security and breach notice requirements of this DUA prior to conducting
work under the Statement of Work 45 CFR 164,308;16A316;164.514(d);164 530(1}(1).
(W) CONTRACTOR will produce copies of its information security and privacy
policies and procedures and records relating to the use or disclosure of Confidential
Information received from,created by,or received,used or disclosed by CONTRACTOR for
an Authorized Purpose for HHS's review and approval within 30 days of execution of this
DUA and upon request by HHS the following business day or other agreed upon time frame.
45 CFR 164308;164.514(d).
(X) CONTRACTOR will make available to HHS raw information HHS requires
to fulfill HES's obligations to provide access to,or copies of PHI in accordance with HIPAA
and other applicable laws and regulations relating to Confidential Information_
CONTRACTOR will provide such information in a time and rummer reasonably agreed upon
or as designated by the Secretary of the U.S.Department of Health and Human Services,or
other federal Of state law_45 CFR 164.504(e)(2)(1)(1).
(Y) CONTRACTOR will only conduct secure transmissions of Confidential
Information whether in paper,oral or electronic form,in accordance with applicable rules,
regulations and laws_A secure transmission of electronic.Confidential Information in motion
includes,but is not limited to, Secure.File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) or Encryption at an
appropriate level.If required by rule,regulation or law,HHS Confidential Information of rest
requires Encryption unless there is other adequate administrative technical, and physical
security All electronic data transfer and commlminattons of Confidential Information will be
through secure systems_Proof of system,media or device security andlor Encryption must be
produced to HHS no later than 48 hours after HHS's written request in response to a
compliance investigation,audit or the Discovery of an Event or Breach.Otherwise,requested
production of such proofwill be made as agreed upon by the parties.De-irlEritification ofHHS
Confidential Infoniation is a means of security With respect to de-identification of PHI,
"secure"means de-identified according to HIFA_APrivacy standards and regulatory guidance_
45 CFR 16A312;164.53001).
(Z) For each type of Confidential Information CONTRACTOR creates,receives,
maintains,uses,discloses,has access to or transmits in the performance of the Statement of
Work,CONTRACTOR will comply with the following laws rules and regulations,only to
the extent applicable and required by law:
• Title 1,Part 10,Chapter 202,Subchapter B,Texas Administrative Code;
• The Privacy Act of 1974;
• OMB Memorandum 07-16;
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• The Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002(FISMA);
• The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996(H1PAA)
as defined in the DUA;
• Internal Revenue Publication 1075—Tax Information Security Guidelines
for Federal,State and Local Agencies;
• National Institute of Standards and Technology(NIST)Special Publication
800-66 Revision 1—An Introductory Resource Guide for Implementing the
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security
Rule;
• NIST Special Publications 800-53 and 800-53A—Recommended Security
Controls for Federal Information Systems and Organizations,as currently
revised;
• NIST Special Publication 800-47 — Security Guide for Interconnecting
Information Technology Systems;
• NIST Special Publication 800-88,Guidelines for Media Sanitization;
• NIST Special Publication 800-111, Guide to Storage of Encryption
Technologies for End User Devices containing PHI;and
Any other State or Federal law,regulation,or administrative rule relating to the specific HEIS
program area that CONTRACTOR supports on behalf of HEIS.
(AA) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein,CONTRACTOR will treat
any Personal Identifying Information it creates,receives,maintains,uses,transmits,destroys
and or discloses in accordance with Texas Business and Commerce Code,Chapter 521 and
other applicable regulatory standards identified in Section 3.01(Z), and Individually.
Identifiable Health Information CONTRACTOR creates, receives, maintains, uses,
transmits, destroys and/or discloses in accordance with HIPAA and other applicable
regulatory standards identified in Section 3.010_
ARTICLE 4.
BREACH NOTICE,REPORTING AND CORRECTION REQUIREbIENTS
4.01 Breach or Event Notification to HHS.45 CFR 164.400-414.
(A) CONTRACTOR will cooperate fully With HHS in investigating,mitigating to
the extent practicable and issuing notifications directed by HHS,for any Event or Breach of
Confidential Information to the extent and in the manner determined by HHS_
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(B) CONTRACTOR'S obligation begins at the Discovery of an Event or Breach
and continues as long as related activity continues,until all effects of the Event are mitigated
to HHS's reasonable satisfaction(the"incident response period").45 CFR 164.404
(C) Breach Notice:
(1) Initial Notice.
(a) For federal information,incli+d;ng without limitation Federal
Tax Information,Social Security Administration Data.and Medicaid Client
Informationn,within the first,consecutive clock hour of Discovery,and for
all other types of Confidential Information not more than 24 hours after
Discovery or in atimeframe otherwise approved by HHS in writing initially
report to HHS's Privacy and Security Officers via email at
privacy@HHSC.stateisus and to the HHS division responsible for this
DUA;and IRS Publication 1075;Privacy Act of 19'74,as amended by the
Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1988,5 U.S.C. §552a;
OMB Memorandum 07-16 as cited in HHSC-CMS Contracts for
information exchange.
(b) Report all information reasonably available to
CONTRACTOR about the Event or Breach of the privacy or security of
Confidential Information.45 CTR 164.419
(c) Name, and provide contact information to HHS for,
CONTRACTOR's single point of contact olio will communicate with HHS
both on and off business hours during the incident response period.
(2) Formal Notice.No later than two business days after the Initial Notice
above, provide formal notification to privacy@HEISC.state.tx.us HHSC_state.tx.us and to the HHS
division responsible for this DUA, including all reasonably available information
about the Event or Breach, and CONTRACTOR's investigation,including without
limitation and to the extent available:For(a)-on)below:45 CFR 164.400-414.
(a) The date the Event or Breach occurred;
(b) The date of CONTRACTOR's and, if applicable,
Subcontractor's Discovery;
(c) A brief description of the Event or Br'+rh• including how it
occurred and who is responsible(or hypotheses,if not yet determined);
(d) A brief description of CONTRACTOR's investigation and the
status of the investigation;
(e) A description of the types and amount of Confidential
Information involved;
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(f) Identification of and number of all Individuals reasonably
believed to be affected,including first and last name of the Individual and if
applicable the, Legally Authorized Representative, last known address,
age,telephone number,and email address if it is a preferred contact method,
to the extent known or can be reasonably determined by CONTRACTOR at
thattime;
(g) CONTRACTOR's initial risk assessment of the Event or
Breach demonstrating w=hether individual or other notices are required by
applicable law or this DUA for HHS approval, including an analysis of
whether there is a low probability of compromise of the Confidential
Information or whether any legal exceptions to notification apply;
(h) CONTRACTOR's recommendation for HHS's approval as to
the steps Individuals andlor CONTRACTOR on behalf of Individuals,
should take to protect the Individuals from potential halm,including without
limitation CONTRACTOR's provision of notifications, credit protection,
claims monitoring, and any specific protections for a Legally Authorized
Representative to take on behalf of an Individual with special capacity or
circumstances;
(i) The steps CONTRACTOR has taken to mitigate the harm or
potential harm caused (including without limitation the provision of
sufficient resources to mitigate);
(jThe steps CONTRACTOR has taken,or will take,to prevent
or reduce the likelihood of recurrence of a similar Event or Breach;
(k) Identifyy, describe or estimate the Persons, Workforce.
Subcontractor,or Individuals and any law enforcement that may be involved
in the Event or Breach;
(1) A reasonable schedule for CONTRACTOR to provide regular
updates during normal business hours to the foregoing in the future for
response to the Event or Breach,but no less than every three(3)business
days or as otherwise directed by HHS, including information about risk
estimations,reporting,notification,if any,mitigation,corrective action,root
cause analysis and when such activities are expected to be completed;and
(m) Any reasonably available,pertinent information,documents or
reports related to an Event or Breach that HHS requests following
Discovery.
4.02 Investigation,Response and Mitigation.45 CFR 164308,310 and 312;164.530
(A) CONTRACTOR will immediately conduct a full and complete investigation,
respond to the Event or Breach, commit necessary and appropriate staff and resources to
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expeditiously respond,and report as required to and by HHS for incident response purposes
and for purposes of HHS's compliance with report and notification requirements,to the
reasonable satisfaction of HHS.
(B) CONTRACTOR will complete or participate in a risk assessment as directed
by HEIS following an Event or Breach and provide the final assessment,corrective actions
and mitigations to HHS for review and approval.
(C) CONTRACTOR u i11 fully cooperate with HHS to respond to inquiries and/or
proceedings by state and federal authorities,Persons andlor Individuals about the Event or
Breach.
(D) CONTRACTOR will fully cooperate with HHS's efforts to seek appropriate
injunctive relief or otherwise prevent or curtail such Event or Breach,or to recover or protect
any Confidential Information, including complying with reasonable corrective action or
measures,as specified by HEIS in a Corrective Action Plan if directed by HHS under the Base
Contract
4.03 Breach Notification to Individuals and Reporting to Authorities.Tei.Bus.&
Comm. Code §521.053; 45 CFR 164.404 (Individuals), 164.406 (Media); 164.408
(Authorities)
(A) HHS may direct CONTRACTOR to provide Breach notification to
Individuals,regulators or third-parties,as specified by HHS following a Breach
(B) CONTRACTOR than give HHS an opportunity to review and provide
feedback to CONTRACTOR and to confirm that CONTRACTOR's notice meets all
regulatory requirements regarding the time, manner and content of any notification to
Individuals, regulators or third-parties, or any notice required by other state or federal
authorities. HHS ¢hall have ten (10) business days to provide said feedback to
CONTRACTOR Notice letters will be in CONTRACTOR's name and on CONTRACTOR'S
letterhead,unless otherwise directed by HEIS,and will contain contact information,including
the name and title of CONTRACTOR's representative, an email address and a toll-free
telephone number,ifrerluired by applicable law,rule,or regulation,for the Individual to obtain
additional information-
(C) CONTRACTOR will provide HHS with copies of distributed and approved
communications.
(D) CONTRACTOR will have the burden of demonstrating to the reasonable
satisfaction ofHHS that any notification required by HHS was timely made.If there are delays
outside of CONTRACTOR's control,CONTRACTOR will provide written documentation of
the reasons for the delay.
(E) If HHS delegates notice requirements to CONTRACTOR,HHS shall,in the
time and manner reasonably requested by CONTRACTOR, cooperate and assist with
CONTRACTOR's information requests in order to make such notifications and reports.
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ARTICLE 5.
STATEMENT OF WORK
"Statement of Work"means the services and deliverables to be performed or provided by
CONTRACTOR,or on behalf of CONTRACTOR by its Subcontractors or agents for HHS that are
described in detail in the Base Contract The Statement of Work,including any future amendments
thereto,is incorporated by reference in this DUA as if set out word-for-word herein_
ARTICLE 6.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
6.01 Oversight of Confidential Information
CONTRACTOR acknowledges and agrees that HHS is entitled to oversee and monitor
CONTRACTOR'S access to and creation,receipt,maintenance,use,disclosure of the Confidential
Information to confirm that CONTRACTOR is in compliance with this DUA_
6.02 HHS Commitment and Obligations
HHS will not request CONTRACTOR to create,maintain,transmit,use or disclose PHI in
any manner that would not be psi zsible under applicable law if done by HHS_
6.03 HHS Right to Inspection
At any time upon reasonable notice to CONTRACTOR, or if HHS determines that
CONTRACTOR has violated this DUA HHS, directly or through its agent,will have the right to
inspect the facilities,systems,books and records of CONTRACTOR to monitor compliance with this
DUA_For purposes of this subsection,HEIS's agent(s)include,without limitation the HEIS Office of
the Inspector General or the Office of the Attorney General of Texas,outside consultants or legal
counsel or other designee.
6.04 Term;Termination of DUA;Survival
al
This DUA will be effective on the date on which CONTRACTOR executes the DUA,and
will terminate upon termination of the Base Contract and as set forth herein_If the Base Contract is
extended or amended,this DUA'hall be extended or amended concurrent with such extension or
amendment
(A) HHS may immediately terminate this DUA and Base Contract upon a material
violation of this DUA_
(B) Termination or Expiration ofthis DUA will not relieve CONTRACTOR of its
obligation to return or Destroy the Confidential Information as set forth in this DUA and to
continue to safeguard the Confidential Information until such time as determined by HHS.
(C) If HHS determines that CONTRACTOR has violated a material term of this
DUA;HHS may in its sole discretion:
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(1) Exercise any of its rights including but not limited to reports,access
and inspection under this DUA and/or the Base Contract;or
(2) Require CONTRACTOR to submit to a Corrective Action Plan,
including a plan for monitoring and plan for reporting, as HHS may determine
necessary to maintain compliance with this DUA;or
(3) Provide CONTRACTOR with a reasonable period to cure the
violation as determined by HHS;or
(4) Terminate the DUA and Base Contract immediately,and seek relief in
a court of competent jurisdiction in Teas.
Before exercising any of these options; HHS will provide written notice to
CONTRACTOR describing the violation,the requested corrective action CONTRACTOR
may take to cure the alleged violation,and the action HHS intends to take if the alleged
violated is not timely cured by CONTRACTOR
(D) If neither termination nor cure is feasible,HHS shall report the violation to the
Secretary of the U.S.Department of Health and Human Services.
(E) The duties of CONTRACTOR or its Subcontractor under this DUA survive
the expiration or termination of this DUA until all the Confidential Information is Destroyed
or returned to HHS,as required by this DUA.
6.05 Governing Law,Venue and Litigation
(A) The validity,construction and performance ofthis DUA and the legal relations
among the Parties to this DUA will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws
of the State of Texas_
(B) The Parties agree that the courts of Texas,will be the exclusive venue for any
litigation,special proceeding or other proceeding as between the parties that may be brought,
or arise out of or in connection with,or by reason of this DUA.
6.06 Injunctive Relief
(A) CONTRACTOR acknowledges and agrees that HHS may suffer irreparable
injury if CONTRACTOR or its Subcontractor fails to comply with any of the terms of this
DUA with respect to the Confidential Information or a provision of HIP-AA or other laws or
regulations applicable to Confidential Information_
(B) CONTRACTOR further agrees that monetary damages may be inadequate to
compensate HHS for CONTRACTOR's or its Subcontractor's failure to comply.Accordingly,
CONTRACTOR agrees that HHS will,in addition to any other remedies available to it at law
or in equity, be entitled to seek injunctive relief without posting a bond and without the
necessity of demonstrating actual damages,to enforce the terms of this DUA.
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6.07 Respansibiliity.
To the extent permitted by the Texas Constitution, laws and rules, and without waiving any
immunities or defenses available to CONTRACTOR as a governmental entity,CONTRACTOR
shall be solely responsible for its own acts and omissions and the acts and omissions of its
employees,directors,officers,Subcontractors and agents. HHS shall be solely responsible for its
own acts and omissions.
6.08 Insurance
(A) As a governmental entity,and in accordance with the limits of the Texas Tort
Claims Act,Chapter 101 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code,CONTRACTOR
either maintainm commercial insurance or self-insures with policy limits in an amount
sufficient to cover CONTRACTOR's liability y arising under this DUA CONTRACTOR will
request that HEIS be named as an additional insured_HHSC reserves the right to consider
alternative means for CONTRACTOR to satisfy CONTRACTOR's financial responsibility
under this DUA_Nothing herein.halt relieve CONTRACTOR of its financial obligations set
forth in this DUA if CONTRACTOR fails to maintain insurance.
(B) CONTRACTOR will provide HHS with written proof that required insurance
coverage is in effect,at the request of HHS.
6.08 Fees and Costs
Except as otherwise specified in this DUA or the Base Contract,if any legal action or other
proceeding is brought for the enforcement of this DU.,, or because of an alleged dispute, contract
violation,Event,Breach,default,misrepresentation,or injunctive action,in connection with any of
the provisions of this DUA,each party will bear their own legal expenses and the other cost incurred
in that action or proceeding_
6.09 Entirety of the Contract
This DUA is incorporated by reference into the Base Contract as an amendment thereto
and, together with the Base Contract, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties. No
change,waiver,or discharge of obligations arising under those documents will be valid unless in
writing and executed by the party against whom such change,waiver,or discharge is sought to be
enforced. If any provision of the Base Contract, including any General Provisions or Uniform
Terms and Conditions,conflicts with this DUA,this DUA controls.
6.10 Automatic Amendment and Interpretation
If there is(i)a change in any law,regulation or rule,state or federal,applicable to HIPPA and/or
Confidential Information_or(ii)any change in the judicial or administrative interpretation of any
such law,regulation or rule„upon the effective date of such change,this DUA shall be deemed to
have been automatically amended, interpreted and read so that the obligations imposed on HHS
andior CONTRACTOR remain in compliance with such changes.Any ambiguity in this DUA will
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be resolved in favor of a meaning that permits HHS and CONTRACTOR to comply with HIPA_+
or any other law applicable to Confidential Information.
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