for a Saferide Application

Page 1 of 27 Procurement and Contracting Services Request for Proposals for a Saferide Application Please mark all proposal submission Files with the following information Sealed RFP # L192305 Due on September 20, 2022 no later than 2:00PM, MST Page 2 of 27 TABLE OF CONTENTS For REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. L192305 SECTION # TITLE 1.0 Statement of Work 2.0 Definitions 3.0 General Information and Instructions to Proposers 4.0 Agreement Terms and Conditions 5.0 Scope of Work, Specifications, Technical Requirements 6.0 Certifications and Forms (Vendor to complete and return with proposal) Page 3 of 27 PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING SERVICES REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS, RFP #L192305 1.0 STATEMENT OF WORK 1.1 Summary. The Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR), on behalf of the University of Arizona, is soliciting proposals from interested vendors to furnish the University with on demand transportation services administered through a telephone application to serve the University of Arizona community through

ASUA’s Saferide program. 1.2 Coverage and Participation. The intended coverage of this RFP and any Agreement resulting from this solicitation shall be for the use of all Departments at the University of Arizona. The other State Universities, Arizona State University (ASU) and Northern Arizona University (NAU), along with Pima Community College (PCC) and any other educational institution or Governmental entity may access an Agreement resulting from this solicitation issued and administered by the University of Arizona. 2.0 DEFINITIONS 2.1 Agreement / Contract. All types of agreements entered into by the Arizona Board of Regents, regardless of what they may be called, for the procurement of materials, services or construction, or the disposal of materials. Meaning is interchangeable. 2.2 Customer. Unless otherwise implied by the context of the specific provision within this RFP, "Customer" means a customer of the vendor, other than the University. 2.3 Contractor. Same as Successful Vendor. 2.4 May, Should. Indicates something that is not mandatory but permissible, recommended or desirable. 2.5 MST. Mountain Standard Time. We do not observe Daylight Savings Time. 2.6 Must, Shall, Will. Indicates a mandatory requirement. Failure to meet these mandatory requirements may result in the rejection of your proposal as non-responsive. 2.7 Proposal. The entirety of the vendor's responses to each point of this RFP, including any and all supplemental offers or information not explicitly requested within this RFP. 2.8 Proprietary Information. Information held by the owner that if released to the public or anyone outside the owner’s organization, would be detrimental to its interests. It is an issue of fact rather than opinion. Pricing and/or revenues cannot be considered proprietary or confidential. 2.9 Provider. Same as Vendor. Page 4 of 27 2.10 Request for Proposals (RFP). A competitive process under which discussions and negotiations are allowed, it is not to be confused with a Request for Bid (RFB), in which goods or services are precisely specified and price is substantially the only competitive factor. This RFP provides the University the flexibility to negotiate to arrive at a mutually agreeable relationship. Price will be considered, but will not be the only factor of evaluation. 2.11 Respondent. Same as Vendor. 2.12 Response. Same as Proposal. 2.13 Responsible Vendor. A person who has the capability, including necessary experience, to perform the contract requirements; who has the integrity and reliability which will ensure good faith performance and appropriate quality of the materials, services, construction or construction services, to be provided; and who is in compliance with any and all licensing requirements of the State of Arizona. 2.14 Responsive Vendor. A person who submits a proposal which conforms in all material respects to the Request for Proposals. 2.15 Successful Vendor. Any vendor selected by the University to receive a notice of award as a result of this RFP and to enter into a contract to provide the University with the products or services sought by this RFP 2.16 Supplemental Agreement. Any supplemental terms and conditions agreed to by the parties in writing, which take precedence over all other documents governing the transaction. 2.17 Supplier. Same as Vendor. 2.18 University. Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR), a body corporate, for and on behalf of the University of Arizona. 2.19 Vendor. For purposes of this RFP, "Vendor" means any entity responding to this RFP with the intention of winning the resulting award of contract, performing the work, and/or delivering the goods specified herein. 2.20 Vendor’s Proposal. Same as Proposal. 2.21 Vendor’s Response. Same as Proposal. 3.0 GENERAL INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS 3.1 Original RFP Document. The Office of Procurement and Contracting Services shall retain the RFP, and all related terms and conditions, exhibits and other attachments, in original form in an archival copy. Any modification of these, in the vendor’s submission, is grounds for immediate disqualification. 3.2 About the University. For information about the University of Arizona, please visit the University’s Internet web page at: www.arizona.edu/. For specific demographic information, visit https://uair.arizona.edu/content/overview. http://www.arizona.edu/ https://uair.arizona.edu/content/overview Page 5 of 27 University Purpose and Core Values. The University of Arizona’s purpose is working together to expand human potential, explore new horizons and enrich life for all. To fulfill this purpose, the University has adopted Core Values that apply to all faculty, staff, and students, as well as to those doing business with the University. The Core Values are central to the culture of the University, and Vendors are encouraged to review and uphold the following: • Integrity – Be honest respectful and just • Compassion – Choose to Care • Exploration – Be insatiably curious • Adaptation – Stay open-minded and eager for what’s next • Inclusion – Harness the power of diversity • Determination – Bear Down For additional information regarding the University’s Purpose and Core Values, please visit https://www.arizona.edu/purpose-values. 3.3 Schedule of Events. The following is the tentative schedule that will apply to this RFP, but may change in accordance with the University's needs. 08/29/2022 Issuance of RFP 09/06/2022 Technical Questions/Inquiries due no later than 12:00 PM, MST 09/20/2022 RFP is Due no later than 2:00 PM, MST 3.4 Pre-Proposal Conference. Not Applicable. 3.5 Pre-Proposal Site Visit. Not Applicable. 3.6 Accommodations for People with Disabilities. If the vendor or any of the vendor's employees participating in this RFP need, or have questions about the University's accommodations for people with disabilities, please make arrangements with Celeste Kanzig at telephone # 520-621-3067 or email address cdkanzig@arizona.edu. Such requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation(s). 3.7 PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS 3.7.1 Vendor's Understanding of the RFP. In responding to this RFP, the vendor accepts the responsibility fully to understand the RFP in its entirety, and in detail, including making any inquiries to the University as necessary to gain such understanding. The University reserves the right to disqualify any vendor who demonstrates less than such understanding. Further, the University reserves the right to determine, at its sole discretion, whether the vendor has demonstrated such understanding. Related to this, the University's right extends to cancellation of award if award has been made. Such disqualification and/or cancellation shall be at no fault, cost, or liability whatsoever to the University. 3.7.2 University Provides Information in Good Faith without Liability. All information provided by the University in this RFP is offered in good faith. Individual items are subject to change at any time. The University makes no certification that any item is without error. The University is not responsible or liable for any use of the information, or for any claims attempted to be asserted therefrom. 3.7.3 Verbal versus Written Communication. Verbal communication shall not be effective unless formally confirmed in writing by the specified University procurement official in https://www.arizona.edu/purpose-values Page 6 of 27 charge of managing this RFP’s process. In no case shall verbal communication override written communication. 3.7.4 Questions, Communications and Inquiries between the University and Vendors. All Vendor inquiries, questions and requests for clarification related to this RFP are to be directed, in writing via email, ONLY to the Buyer listed below. Once this RFP has been sent out, Vendors are not to contact any University Department, other than Procurement and Contracting Services, concerning this RFP, or risk disqualification (see Section 3.7.1 above): Attn: Celeste Kanzig Telephone No. 520-621-3067 Email Address: cdkanzig@arizona.edu Applicable terms and conditions herein shall govern communications and inquiries between the University and vendors, as they relate to this RFP. Informal communications shall include but are not limited to requests from/to vendors or vendors' representatives of any kind or capacity, to/from any University employee or representative of any kind or capacity, with the exception of the Purchasing Department, for information, comments, speculation, etc. Inquiries for clarifications and information that will not require addenda may be submitted verbally to the Buyer named above, at any time. Formal communications shall include but are not limited to the following. • Questions concerning this RFP must be submitted in writing, and be received no later than September 6, 2022 at 12:00PM MST. • Errors and omissions in this RFP and enhancements. Vendors shall bring to the University’s attention any discrepancies, errors, or omissions that may exist within this RFP. Vendors shall recommend to the University any enhancements in respect to this RFP, which might be in the University’s best interests. These must be submitted in writing, and be received no later than September 6, 2022 at 12:00PM MST. • Inquiries about technical interpretations must be submitted in writing, and be received no later than September 6, 2022 at 12:00PM MST. • Inquiries for clarifications / information that will not require addenda may be submitted verbally to the Buyer named above at any time during this process. • Verbal and/or written presentations and pre-award negotiations under this RFP. • Addenda to this RFP. Informal communications shall cease on the date of distribution of this RFP and formal communications shall commence. On the date that the University notifies responding vendors of this RFP's results and executes the resulting contract with the successful Vendor, informal communications may resume and formal communications may cease. 3.7.5 Addenda and the University’s Response to Communications from Vendor. The University will make a good-faith effort to provide a written response to each question or request for clarification that requires addenda within five (5) University business days. Page 7 of 27 All addenda will be posted to our web site only: http://pacs.arizona.edu/RFP-BID_Opportunities  Vendors who want the addenda supplied to them in another form must notify Celeste Kanzig. Otherwise, it will be the vendor’s responsibility to check the web site for any additional information and addenda concerning this RFP. The University will not respond to any questions / requests for clarification that require addenda, if received by the University after September 6, 2022 at 12:00PM MST. 3.7.6 Pricing and/or Revenue Proposal. Vendors shall indicate pricing and/or revenue offers in the appropriate spaces and/or areas provided in this RFP. The University may presume and hold as the vendor's final offer all pricing and/or revenue offerings, whether stated as amounts or percentages, and/or whether or not offered on an all-or- none basis, if not specified by the vendor. The University may accept or reject in part or entirely the vendor's pricing and/or revenue offerings when such offerings are not on an all-or-none basis. Vendor’s pricing and/or revenue proposals may not be modified after the RFP Due date and time unless University at its sole discretion decides that future negotiations will only enhance the Vendor’s offer to University. Should University decide that such negotiations would not be in University’s best interests, pricing and revenue offer by Vendor at Due date and time may be considered by University as the Vendor’s best and final offer. Unless otherwise specifically proposed by the vendor, the University reserves the right to hold such pricing and/or revenue proposal as effective for the entire intended contract term. The University may prescribe the manner and method by which pricing and/or revenue offerings shall be communicated in the vendor’s proposal. The University may reject any proposal in which the pricing and/or revenue offering does not conform to such prescribed manner and method. Vendors shall indicate pricing and/or revenue offers in the appropriate spaces and/or areas provided in this RFP. Vendors shall ensure that any departure from this condition results in an offer that is clearly cross-referenced to the applicable sections within this RFP. For any material departure from this condition, vendors shall provide clear and unambiguous explanations how the departure relates in detail to the applicable sections within this RFP. If the vendor responds with an "All-or-None" proposal, it shall be clearly and unambiguously marked as such. 3.7.7 Revisions to the RFP. The University may revise any part of this RFP for any reason by issuing addenda. The University will communicate additional information and addenda to this RFP by posting them on our web site. http://pacs.arizona.edu/RFP-BID_Opportunities  Vendors that want the revisions supplied to them in another way must notify the Buyer listed in this document of that request. Otherwise, it will be the vendor’s responsibility to check the web site for any additional information and addenda concerning this RFP. Vendors are responsible for the information contained in such addenda, whether or not they acknowledge receipt. The University is under no obligation to communicate such addenda to vendors who notify the University that they will not be responding to this RFP. The University may determine whether an addendum will be considered as http://pacs.arizona.edu/RFP-BID_Opportunities http://pacs.arizona.edu/RFP-BID_Opportunities Page 8 of 27 part of this RFP and/or as part of any resultant contract. The University shall reject vendors' responses to addenda if such responses are received after the RFP Due date and time. 3.7.8 Attention to Terms and Conditions. Vendors are cautioned to thoroughly understand and comply with all matters covered under the Terms and Conditions section of this RFP. The successful Vendor is expected to enter into a form of agreement approved by the Arizona Board of Regents. The University agreement terms and conditions included in this RFP are intended to be incorporated into this agreement. Proposals that are contingent upon any changes to these terms and conditions may be deemed to be non-responsive and may be rejected. 3.7.9 Required Signatures. The University may reject any vendor's response if it is not signed as indicated and/or required by the areas, spaces, or forms provided within this RFP. 3.7.10 Proposal Organization. Vendors shall present proposals in a format that can be readily incorporated into a contract. Vendors may present narrative proposals provided that such proposals follow the same outline and numbering scheme of this RFP, including full descriptive cross-references to all requirements listed in Section 5.0. Vendors should ensure that their proposals include page numbers and are organized in a manner that will facilitate the University's evaluation of them. The University reserves the right to reject without prior notice and without liability of any kind or amount any proposal that it deems overly complex, disorganized, or difficult to evaluate. The University reserves the right to make such a decision without any input or communication from any other party. Vendors shall ensure that, at a minimum, their proposals contain the components set forth in the following list.  Original required sections from this RFP  Any additional responses in corresponding sequence order  Any additional supporting data 3.7.11 Collusion Prohibited. In connection with this RFP, vendor collusion with other vendors or employees thereof, or with any employee of the University, is prohibited and may result in vendor disqualification and/or cancellation of award. Any attempt by the vendor, whether successful or not, to subvert or skirt the principles of open and fair competition may result in vendor disqualification and/or cancellation of award. Such disqualification and/or cancellation shall be at no fault or liability whatsoever to the University. 3.7.12 Improper Business Relationships / Conflict of Interest Prohibited. In connection with this RFP, each vendor shall ensure that no improper, unethical, or illegal relationships or conflict of interest exists between or among the vendor, the University, and any other party to this RFP. The University reserves the right to determine the materiality of such relationships, when discovered or disclosed, whether intended or not; and to decide whether or not vendor disqualification and/or cancellation of award shall result. Such disqualification and/or cancellation shall be at no fault or liability whatsoever to the University. 3.7.13 Corrections, Changes, and Providing Information on Forms within the RFP. Vendors shall ensure that an authorized individual initials each correction using pen and ink. Vendors shall use pen and ink or typewriter in providing information directly on pages, or copies thereof, contained within this RFP. Page 9 of 27 3.7.14 Proposal Bond. NA 3.7.15 Performance and / or Payment Bonds. NA 3.7.16 Anti-Kickback. In compliance with FAR 52.203-7, the University has in place and follows procedures designed to prevent and detect violations of the Anti-Kickback Act of 1986 in its operations and direct business relationships. 3.8 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION AND SUBSEQUENT ACTION Proposals must be received by the date / time and uploaded to the University’s secure box no later than September 20, 2022 at 2:00PM MST. Vendors, please be advised that it is your sole responsibility to ensure that your proposal is received as described in the paragraph above. The University shall not be responsible for any delays that may occur. Proposals must be uploaded to: Box Secure Upload: In response to the current COVID-19 Pandemic, proposal responses will be accepted until the due date and time at: https://arizona.app.box.com/f/dab353a1a356408d957a3610eccda067 Please title your response in the upload folder as: RFP#_VendorName_Response **Vendor please note: no more than three files should be uploaded, you may include a redacted copy if necessary** no later than September 20, 2022 at 2:00PM MST. The University shall, at the specified Due date and time, accept all proposals that are otherwise in order. The University will allow interested parties to be present via zoom for purposes of identifying which vendors have responded, if requested. The University will make no immediate decision at such time, and there will be no disclosure of any information contained in any proposal until after formal notice of award and execution of any contract resulting from this RFP. When multiple solicitations have been scheduled to open at the same date and time, the University will open solicitations that have interested individuals present in sequential order by solicitation number. The University will hold unopened any proposals received after the Due date and time, and will not consider such proposals. The University reserves the right to retain or dispose of such proposals at its discretion; however, the University may return such proposals to their related vendors, but only at such vendor’s request and at no cost or expense whatsoever to the University. If the University determines that due to an insufficient number of proposals received, it would be in the University’s best interest, the University may extend the Due date in order to determine why other vendors did not respond and to encourage other vendors to respond. 3.8.1 Proposal Costs. The University is not liable in any manner or to any extent for any cost or expense incurred by any vendor in the preparation, submission, presentation, https://arizona.app.box.com/f/dab353a1a356408d957a3610eccda067 Page 10 of 27 or any other action connected with proposing or otherwise responding to this RFP. Such exemption from liability applies whether such costs are incurred directly by the vendor or indirectly through the vendor's agents, employees, assigns or others, whether related or not to the vendor. 3.8.2 Withdrawal of RFP. Vendors may withdraw their proposals any time prior to the RFP Due date and time. Vendors may request to withdraw their proposals after the RFP Due date and any time prior to selection and notice of award. The University shall have sole authority to grant or deny such a request. In the event the University grants such a request, it may withhold issuing future RFP’s to such vendors. 3.8.3 University's Right to Use Vendor's Ideas / Proprietary Information. If the vendor needs to submit proprietary information with the proposal, the vendor shall ensure that it is enclosed in a separate redacted file from the proposal and that it is clearly designated and conspicuously labeled as such. The vendor may submit a full PDF for the committee and a redacted file for proprietary and confidential information within the guidelines below. The University shall have the right to use any ideas that are contained in any proposal received in response to this RFP, along with any adaptation of such ideas. Selection or rejection of the proposal shall not affect the University’s right of use. Provided, however, that the University will, in good faith, honor any vendor information that is redacted and saved as a separate file from the proposal and clearly designated and conspicuously labeled as proprietary, and the University concurs that the information is proprietary. The file must also contain the reason(s) why the enclosed material is to be considered proprietary. Trade secrets or other proprietary data contained in the proposal documents shall be maintained as confidential in accordance with procedures promulgated by the Procurement Officer and subject to limitations in Arizona or Federal law. Pricing information cannot be considered proprietary or confidential. The University shall not be liable in any manner or in any amount for disclosing proprietary information if such information is not clearly so designated and conspicuously so labeled. The University shall likewise not be liable if it did not know or could not have reasonably known that such information was proprietary. At no time will the entire proposal be considered proprietary and be kept confidential. If the entire proposal is marked as confidential and/or proprietary and no redacted copy is sent, the University will not consider any part of the proposal confidential. 3.9 EVALUATION PROCESS AND AWARD 3.9.1 Contractual Intent / Right to Terminate and Recommence RFP Process. The University intends to contract with one or more vendors whose proposal(s) are considered to be in the best interests of the University. However, the University may terminate this RFP process at any time up to notice of award, without prior notice, and without liability of any kind or amount. Further, the University reserves the right to commence one or more subsequent RFP processes seeking the same or similar products or services covered hereunder. 3.9.2 Effective Period of Proposals. Under this RFP, the University shall hold that vendors' responses to this RFP shall remain in effect for a period of ninety (90) days following the Due date, in order to allow time for evaluation, approval, and award of the contract. Any vendor who does not agree to this condition shall specifically Page 11 of 27 communicate in its proposal such disagreement to the University, along with any proposed alternatives. The University may accept or reject such proposed alternatives without further notification or explanation. 3.9.3 Proposal Acceptance/Rejection. The University reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. Such rejection may be without prior notice and shall be without any liability of any kind or amount to the University. The University shall not accept any proposal that the University deems not to be in its best interests. The University shall reject proposals submitted after the Due date and time. 3.9.4 Errors and Omissions in Vendors Proposals. The University may accept or reject any vendor's proposal, in part or in its entirety, if such proposal contains errors, omissions, or other problematic information. The University may decide upon the materiality of such errors, omissions, or other problematic information. 3.9.5 Determination of and Information Concerning Vendor's Qualifications. The University reserves the right to determine whether a vendor has the ability, capacity, and resources necessary to perform in full any contract resulting from this RFP. The University may request from vendors information it deems necessary to evaluate such vendors' qualifications and capacities to deliver the products and/or services sought hereunder. The University may reject any vendor's proposal for which such information has been requested but which the vendor has not provided. Such information may include but is not limited to:  Financial resources  Personnel resources  Physical resources  Internal financial, operating, quality assurance, and other similar controls and policies  Resumes of key executives, officers, and other personnel pertinent to the requirements of the RFP  Customer references  Disclosures of complaints or pending actions, legal or otherwise, against the vendor 3.9.6 Apparently Conflicting Information Obtained by Vendor. The University is under no obligation whatsoever to honor or observe any information that may apparently conflict with any provision herein, regardless of whether such information is obtained from any office, agent, or employee of the University. Such information shall not affect the vendor's risks or obligations under a contract resulting from this RFP. 3.9.7 Rejection of Vendor Counter-offers, Stipulations and Other Exceptions. Any vendor exception, stipulation, counter-offer, requirement, and/or other alternative term or condition shall be considered rejected unless specifically accepted in writing by the University and thereafter incorporated into any contract resulting from this RFP. 3.9.8 Method of Award. Each response to this RFP will be reviewed for its overall competence, compliance, format, and organization. Proposals which the University deems overly complex, disorganized, or difficult to evaluate may be rejected in accordance with Section 3.7.10 of this RFP. The award shall be made to the responsive and responsible vendor whose proposal is determined to be the most advantageous to the University of Arizona, taking into consideration the following evaluation criteria listed in the relative descending order of importance. Pricing must Page 12 of 27 be a criterion. However, the University is under no obligation whatsoever to select, as most responsive the proposal that demonstrates the lowest pricing. Evaluation Criteria  Mobile device compatability  Cost  Maintain saferide as primarily student run program  24/7 support  Ability for dispatcher to manage/edit rides and routing through on-demand pick up system (not fixed routes/stops) The contract will consist of the University’s RFP, the proposal with any and all revisions, award letter, and/or purchase order, and/or the signed agreement between the parties, as stated in that agreement. 3.9.9 Selection, Negotiation, Additional Information. Although the University reserves the right to negotiate with any vendor or vendors to arrive at its final decision and/or to request additional information or clarification on any matter included in the proposal, it also reserves the right to select the most responsive and responsible vendor or vendors without further discussion, negotiation, or prior notice. The University may presume that any proposal is a best-and-final offer. 3.9.10 Pre-Award Presentations. The University reserves the right to require presentations from the highest ranked vendors, in which they may be asked to provide information in addition to that provided in their proposals. 3.9.11 Pre-Award Negotiations. The University reserves the right to negotiate prior to award with the highest ranked vendors for purposes of addressing the matters set forth in the following list, which may not be exhaustive.  Resolving minor differences and scrivener's errors  Clarifying necessary details and responsibilities  Emphasizing important issues and points  Receiving assurances from vendors  Obtaining the lowest and best pricing and/or revenue agreement 3.9.12 Notification of Non-Selection. The University reserves the right not to notify vendors whose RFP responses are not selected for further consideration or notice of award. If the University decides to notify such vendors in writing, it will send the notifications to the address indicated in each such vendor's proposal. Once the award has been finalized, a notice of award may be posted on our website. 3.9.13 Vendor's Need to Use Proprietary Rights of the University. All information proprietary to the University and disclosed by the University to any vendor shall be held in confidence by the vendor and shall be used only for purposes of the vendor's performance under any contract resulting from this RFP. 3.9.14 Public Record. After the award and execution of a contract resulting from this RFP, vendors' proposals become public record and are available for review during the University's regular office hours. The University will, in good faith and to the extent allowed by law, honor any vendor information that is clearly designated and conspicuously labeled as proprietary, and the University agrees that the information is http://www.pacs.arizona.edu/RFP-BID_Results Page 13 of 27 proprietary. If the vendor needs to submit proprietary information with the proposal, the vendor shall ensure that it is enclosed in a separate file from the proposal and that it is clearly designated and conspicuously labeled as such. The file must also contain the reason(s) why the enclosed material is to be considered proprietary. At no time shall the entire proposal be considered proprietary and be kept confidential. The University shall not be liable in any manner or in any amount for disclosing proprietary information if such information is not clearly so designated and conspicuously so labeled. The University shall likewise not be liable if it did not know or could not have reasonably known that such information was proprietary. Pricing information cannot be considered proprietary or confidential. 3.9.15 Certification. By signature on the “Proposal Certification” form included herein, the Vendor certifies that the submission of the proposal did not involve collusion or other anti-competitive practices. The Vendor has not given, offered to give, nor intends to give at any time hereafter any economic opportunity, future employment, gift, loan, gratuity, special discount, trip, favor, or service to a public servant in connection with the submitted proposal. In addition, Vendor certifies whether or not any employee of the University has, or has a relative who has, a substantial interest in any Agreement that may result from this RFP. Vendor also certifies their status with regard to debarment, or suspension by any Federal entity. Failure to provide a valid signature affirming the stipulations required by this clause shall result in the rejection of the submitted proposal and, if applicable, any resulting Agreement. Signing the certification with a false statement shall void the proposal and, if applicable, any resulting Agreement. Any resulting Agreement may be subject to legal remedies provided by law. Vendor agrees to promote and offer to the University only those services and/or materials as stated in and allowed for under resulting Agreement(s). 4.0 AGREEMENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS The following are the Terms and Conditions that will become part of any Agreement consummated between the University and the Successful Vendor. In the event of a conflict between any provisions contained in any of the documents governing this transaction, the following shall be the order of precedence: Supplemental Agreement; Request for Proposals; Information Security and Privacy Addendum; Proposal; any addenda and/or clarifications. 4.1 Actions of Successful Vendor. The University is under no obligation whatsoever to be bound by the actions of any Successful Vendor with respect to third parties. The Successful Vendor is not a division or agent of the University. 4.2 Advertising. The Successful Vendor shall not advertise or publish information concerning the Agreement without prior written consent of the University. The University shall not unreasonably withhold permission. 4.3 Americans with Disabilities Act and Rehabilitation Act. The Successful Vendor will comply with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, and all applicable federal regulations. All electronic and information technology and products and services to be used by University faculty/staff, students, program participants, or other University constituencies must be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended and the Rehabilitation Act. Compliance means that a disabled person can acquire the same information, engage in the Page 14 of 27 same interactions, and enjoy the same services as a nondisabled person, in an equally effective and integrated manner, with substantially equivalent ease of use. 4.3.1 Electronic and Information Technology. Any acquisition considered electronic and information technology (EIT) as defined by the Access Board at 36 CFR 1194.4 and in the FAR at 2.101 must comply with Section 508 (36 CFR Part 1194) and, for web-based applications, WCAG 2.0, Level AA Guidelines. In addition, the submission of a completed Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) is required so the University of Arizona may ascertain conformance. Proposals or bids without a completed VPAT may be disqualified from competition. The UA Guide to the VPAT and the templates themselves are available to assist vendors in this process. See information at http://itaccessibility.arizona.edu/guidelines/purchasing/vpat. EIT is information technology (IT) and any equipment or interconnected system or subsystem of equipment that is used in the creation, conversion, or duplication of data or information. EIT includes, but is not limited to: • telecommunication products, such as telephones; • information kiosks and transaction machines; • World Wide Web sites; • software; • multimedia (including videotapes); and • office equipment, such as copiers and fax machines. The University of Arizona reserves the right to perform real-world testing of a product or service to validate vendor claims regarding Section 508 conformance. To facilitate testing, the vendor will, upon request, provide the University with access to the product being considered for purchase for a period of at least 30 calendar days. 4.3.2 Services and Products. An accessible service or product is one that can be used by as many people as possible, taking into account their physical, cognitive, emotional, and sensory differences. Services provided include, but are not limited to: • education and training; • cultural and athletic events; • vehicle rentals • event space and lodging; and • parking and transportation. Products include, but are not limited to: • office equipment; • office and classroom furniture; and • kiosks 4.4 Conflict of Interest. Pursuant to the provisions of Arizona Revised Statute § 38-511, the Arizona Board of Regents may, within three years after its execution, cancel the Agreement without penalty or further obligation if any person significantly involved in negotiating, drafting, securing or obtaining the Agreement for or on behalf of the Arizona Board of Regents becomes an employee in any capacity of any other party or a consultant to any other party with reference http://itaccessibility.arizona.edu/guidelines/purchasing/vpat Page 15 of 27 to the subject matter of the Agreement while the Agreement or any extension thereof is in effect. 4.5 Drug Free Workplace. The Successful Vendor agrees that in the performance of the Agreement, neither the Successful Vendor nor any employee of the Successful Vendor shall engage in the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance in conducting any activity covered by the Agreement. The University reserves the right to request a copy of the Successful Vendor’s Drug Free Workplace Policy. The Successful Vendor further agrees to insert a provision similar to this statement in all subcontracts for services required. 4.6 Equal Opportunity. The provisions of Section 202 of Executive Order 11246.41 C.F.R. Sec. 60-1.4.41 C.F.R. Sec. 60-250.4 and 41 C.F.R. Sec. 60-741.4 are incorporated herein by reference and shall be applicable to the Agreement unless the Agreement is exempted under the rules, regulations or orders of the U.S. Secretary of Labor. 4.7 Federal, State, and Local Taxes, Licenses and Permits. Successful Vendor is solely responsible for complying with all laws, ordinances, and regulations on taxes, licenses and permits, as they may apply to any matter under this RFP. The Successful Vendor must demonstrate that they are duly licensed by whatever regulatory body may so require during the performance of the Agreement. Prior to the commencement of Agreement, the Successful Vendor shall be prepared to provide evidence of such licensing as may be requested by the University. Successful Vendor shall, at no expense to the University, procure and keep in force during the entire period of the Agreement all such permits and licenses. 4.8 Inspection and Audit. Pursuant to the provisions of Arizona Revised Statute § 35-214, all books, accounts, reports, files and other records relating to the Agreement shall be subject at all reasonable times to inspection and audit by the Arizona Board of Regents, The University of Arizona or the Auditor General of the State of Arizona, or their agents for five (5) years after completion or termination of the Agreement. 4.9 Liens. Each Successful Vendor shall keep the University free and clear from all liens asserted by any person or entity for any reason arising out of the furnishing of services or materials by or to the Successful Vendor. 4.10 Modifications. The Agreement can be modified or rescinded only by a writing signed by both parties or their duly authorized agents. 4.11 Non-Discrimination. The parties shall comply with all applicable state and federal statutes and regulations governing equal employment opportunity, non-discrimination, and immigration. 4.12 Sales and Use Tax. The Successful Vendor agrees to comply with and to require all of his subcontractors to comply with all the provisions of applicable law. The Successful Vendor further agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the University from any and all claims and demands made against it by virtue of the failure of the Successful Vendor or any subcontractors to comply with the provisions of any and all said laws. The University is not exempt from state sales and use tax, except for equipment purchased for research or development. Any equipment ordered as tax exempt shall be invoiced separately from taxable systems, even if purchased on the same purchase order as issued by the University. 4.13 Prohibited Harassment. Federal law and the policies of the University prohibit sexual harassment of University employees or students. Sexual harassment includes any unwelcome sexual advance toward a University employee or student, any request for a sexual favor from Page 16 of 27 a University employee or student, or any other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that is so pervasive as to create a hostile or offensive working environment for University employees, or a hostile or offensive academic environment for University students. University vendors, subcontractors and suppliers for this project are required to exercise control over their employees so as to prohibit acts of sexual harassment of University employees and students. The employer of any person who the University, in its reasonable judgment, determines has committed an act of sexual harassment agrees as a term and condition of the Agreement to cause such person to be removed from the project site and from University premises and to take such other action as may be reasonably necessary to cause the sexual harassment to cease. 4.14 Small Business Utilization Program. The University is committed to its Small Business Utilization Program and to the development of Small Business. If subcontracting is necessary, the Successful Vendor will make every effort to use Small Businesses in the performance of the Agreement. 4.15 Smoking and Tobacco Policy. This policy applies to the University of Arizona main campus in Tucson, the Arizona Health Sciences Center, the Phoenix Biomedical Center, the College of Applied Science and Technology (UA South) and all University vehicles. This policy applies to University students, faculty, employees, contractors, volunteers, and visitors on its campuses and in its vehicles. To view the complete policy, click on https://policy.arizona.edu/ethics-and- conduct/smoking-and-tobacco-policy.The Successful Vendor is expected to respect this tobacco free policy and fully comply with it. 4.16 Export Control. Each party shall comply with all applicable export control laws and economic sanctions programs. Applicable export control or economic sanctions programs may include U.S. export control laws such as the Export Administration Regulations and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, and U.S. economic sanctions programs that are or may be maintained by the U.S. Government. The parties will comply with U.S. export control and U.S. economic sanctions laws with respect to the export (including a deemed export) or re-export of U.S. origin goods, software, services and/or technical data, or the direct product thereof. 4.17 No Boycott of Goods or Services from Israel. If the Goods/Services provided under this Agreement include the acquisition of services, supplies, information technology or construction with a value of at least $100,000 and Supplier is engaged in for-profit activity and has 10 or more full-time employees, then, to the extent required by ARS § 35-393.01, Supplier certifies it is not currently engaged in, and during the term of this Agreement will not engage in, a boycott of goods or services from Israel. 4.18 Safety Standards. To the extent applicable to the services to be performed under this Agreement, Contractor represents and warrants that all articles and services furnished under this Agreement meet or exceed the safety standards established and promulgated under the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Law (Public Law 91-596) and its regulations, in effect or proposed as the date of this Agreement, which shall include the following guidance provided by OSHA, available at the following link https://www.osha.gov/coronavirus/safework. In addition, Contractor, Contractor employees, and/or subcontractors who will be performing work in University of Arizona locations, indoor or outdoor, must review and abide by the mask requirements listed at: https://covid19.arizona.edu/face-coverings. 4.19 Arbitration. The parties agree to arbitrate disputes filed in Arizona Superior Court that are subject to mandatory arbitration pursuant to ARS § 12-133. https://pacs.arizona.edu/supplier_diversity https://pacs.arizona.edu/supplier_diversity https://policy.arizona.edu/ethics-and-conduct/smoking-and-tobacco-policy https://policy.arizona.edu/ethics-and-conduct/smoking-and-tobacco-policy https://www.osha.gov/coronavirus/safework https://covid19.arizona.edu/face-coverings Page 17 of 27 4.20 Travel. If authorized as part of any resulting contract, all reimbursable travel expenses must be authorized in writing by the University in advance of the planned travel and must be consistent with University Financial Policy 9.12 Independent Contractors, https://policy.fso.arizona.edu/fsm/900/912 items 33-42. Each request for reimbursement shall be itemized and accompanied by copies of original receipts. If applicable, reimbursements for airfare shall be for standard airline coach travel only. If applicable, reimbursement for auto travel and per diem shall be made at the rate permitted for State of Arizona employees. Note that the purchase of alcohol shall not be permitted as a reimbursable expense under this Contract. Vendor will submit all receipts and any required backup documentation to the University within 90 days after the applicable expenses were incurred. The University will not be required to reimburse Vendor for any expenses, invoices, or receipts for expenses received after that time. 4.21 Administrative (Legal) Remedies. The Arizona Board of Regents has promulgated Administrative (Legal) Remedies for alleged breaches or disputes arising from the Agreement. These remedies are exclusive and must be exhausted before the filing of any legal action. 4.22 Assignment-Delegation. No right or interest in the Agreement shall be assigned or delegation of any obligation made by Successful Vendor without the written permission of the University. Any attempted assignment or delegation by Successful Vendor shall be wholly void and totally ineffective for all purposes unless made in conformity with this paragraph. 4.23 Assignment of Anti-Trust Overcharge Claims. The parties recognize that in actual economic practice overcharges resulting from anti-trust violations are in fact borne by the ultimate purchaser; therefore, Successful Vendor hereby assigns to the University any and all claims for such overcharges. 4.24 Date for Reckoning Prompt-Payment Discount. For purposes of determining whether a prompt-payment discount, if applicable, may be taken by the University, the starting date of such reckoning period shall be the later of the date of a properly executed invoice or the date of completion of service and/or delivery of product. 4.25 Force Majeure. Neither party shall be held responsible for any losses resulting if the fulfillment of any terms or provisions of the Agreement are delayed or prevented by any cause not within the control of the party whose performance is interfered with, and which by the exercise of reasonable diligence, said party is unable to prevent. Neither the Supplier / Contractor nor the University shall be liable for failure to perform if such failure is caused by or due to acts on regulations of public authorities, labor difficulties, civil tumult, strike, epidemic, pandemic, or any cause beyond the control of Supplier / Contractor or the University. Neither party shall be under any further obligation to the other. 4.26 Indemnification / Hold Harmless. The Successful Vendor shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless to the fullest extent allowed by law the State of Arizona, the Arizona Board of Regents and the University, its officers, agents, and employees (“Indemnitees”) from any and all claims, demands, suits, actions, proceedings, loss, cost, and damages of every kind and description, including attorneys’ fees and/or litigation expenses, which may be brought or made against or incurred on account of breach, or loss of or damage to any property, or for injuries to or death of any person, or financial loss incurred by Indemnitees, caused by, arising out of, or contributed to, in whole or in part, by reasons of any act, omission, professional error, fault, mistake, or negligence of Successful Vendor, its employees, agents, representatives, or subcontractors, their employees, agents, or representatives in connection with or incident to the performance of the Agreement, or arising out of Workers Compensation claims, Unemployment Compensation claims, or Unemployment Disability Compensation claims of https://public.azregents.edu/Policy%20Manual/3-809-Legal%20Remedies.pdf Page 18 of 27 employees of Successful Vendor and/or its subcontractors of claims under similar such laws and obligations. Successful Vendor’s obligation under this provision shall not extend to any liability caused by the sole negligence of the State of Arizona, Arizona Board of Regents, University or its officers, agents, and employees. Such indemnification shall specifically include infringement claims made against any and all intellectual property supplied by Successful Vendor and third party infringement under the Agreement. 4.27 Insurance Requirements. Without limiting any liabilities or any other obligations of Successful Vendor, the Successful Vendor shall provide and maintain the minimum insurance coverage listed below unless otherwise agreed to in writing. Coverage shall be provided with forms and insurers acceptable to the University until all obligations under the Agreement are satisfied. • Commercial General Liability (CGL) insurance with minimum limits of ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000) each occurrence and TWO MILLION DOLLARS ($2,000,000) general aggregate. • Commercial Automobile Liability insurance with a minimum combined single limit of ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000) each occurrence. The insurance policies required in the two statements above shall be endorsed to name the State of Arizona, Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of the University of Arizona as additional insured and shall stipulate that the insurance afforded the Successful Vendor shall be primary insurance and that any insurance carried by the State of Arizona, the Arizona Board of Regents and the University of Arizona, their agents, officials or employees shall be excess and not contributory insurance to that provided by Successful Vendor. • If applicable, Worker’s Compensation insurance in accordance with applicable Arizona Statutes, for any employees engaged in the performance of Agreement; and • Employer’s Liability insurance with a minimum limit of FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($500,000). A certificate of insurance acceptable to the University shall be furnished to the University prior to the commencement of Agreement as evidence that policies providing the required coverage, conditions and limits are in full force and effect. Network Security (Cyber) and Privacy Liability Each Claim $1,000,000 Annual Aggregate $2,000,000 Such insurance shall include, but not be limited to, coverage for third party claims and losses with respect to network risks (such as data breaches, unauthorized access or use, ID theft, theft of data) and invasion of privacy regardless of the type of media involved in the loss of private information, crisis management and identity theft response costs. This should also include breach notification costs, credit remediation and credit monitoring, defense and claims expenses, regulatory defense costs plus fines and penalties, cyber extortion, computer program and electronic data restoration expenses coverage (data asset protection), network business interruption, computer fraud coverage, and funds transfer loss. In the event that the Network Security and Privacy Liability insurance required by this Contract is written on a claims-made basis, Contractor warrants that any retroactive date under the policy shall precede the effective date of this Contract and, either continuous coverage will be maintained, or an extended discovery period will be exercised for a period of two (2) years beginning at the time work under this Contract is completed. Page 19 of 27 4.28 Additional Insurance Requirements (Consultants, Lawyers, Architects and Engineers Agreements). Not Applicable. 4.29 Additional Insurance Requirements (Medical Services Agreement). Not Applicable. 4.30 Additional Insurance Requirements (Handling Hazardous Wastes). Not Applicable. 4.31 Intellectual Property. It is understood and agreed that ownership of intellectual property developed as a result of fulfilling the requirements of this Request for Proposals belongs solely and exclusively to the Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of the University of Arizona. Documents/drawings used in this proposal belong to the Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of the University of Arizona and/or are being used with permission. Intellectual property as used herein, means all forms of legally protectable intellectual property, including copyrights, trademarks, inventions, patent applications, patents and mask works, drawings and/or blueprints. It is also understood and agreed that anything created as a result of an award of this proposal is considered a work for hire under the U.S. copyright laws and as such, the Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of the University of Arizona will own the copyright. 4.32 Labor Disputes. Successful Vendor shall give prompt notice to the University of any actual or potential labor dispute which delays or may delay performance of the Agreement. 4.33 Laws and Regulations. Successful Vendors are solely responsible for keeping themselves fully informed of and faithfully observing all laws, ordinances, and regulations affecting the rights of their employees, and shall protect and indemnify the University, its officers and agents against any claims of liability arising from or based on any violation thereof. 4.34 No Waiver of Right by the University. No waiver by University of any breach of the provisions of the Agreement by the Successful Vendor shall in any way be construed to be a waiver of any future breach or bar the University’s right to insist on strict performance of the provisions of the Agreement 4.35 Parking. The Successful Vendor shall obtain all parking permits and/or decals that may be required while performing project work on University premises. The Successful Vendor should contact Parking and Transportation Services located at 1117 E. Sixth St., Tucson AZ 85721- 0181. 4.36 Performance and / or Payment Bonds. Not Applicable. 4.37 Payment Terms. Payments by the University shall be subject to the provision of Title 35 of Arizona Revised Statutes relating to time and manner of submission of claims. The University’s obligation is payable only and solely from funds appropriated for the purpose of the Agreement. Unless otherwise stated herein, the payment terms for the Agreement are Net 30 days 4.38 Price Adjustment for Multi-Year Contracts. Price changes will normally only be considered at the end of one Agreement period and the beginning of another. Price change requests shall be in writing, submitted at least sixty (60) days prior to the end of the current Agreement period, and shall be supported by written evidence of increased costs to the Successful Vendor. The University will not approve unsupported price increases that will merely increase the gross profitability of the Successful Vendor at the expense of the University. Price change requests shall be a factor in the Agreement extension review process. The University shall, in its sole opinion, determine whether the requested price increase or an alternate option is in the best interest of the University. http://parking.arizona.edu/ Page 20 of 27 4.39 Prior Course of Dealings. No trade usage, prior course of dealing, or course of performance under other agreements shall be a part of any agreement resulting from this RFP; nor shall such trade usage, prior course of dealing, or course of performance be used in the interpretation or construction of such resulting agreement. 4.40 Referencing of Orders. For each order issued against an agreement resulting hereunder, the University intends in good faith to reference this RFP for pricing, terms and conditions, delivery location, and other particulars. However, in the event the University fails to do so, the University’s right to such terms, conditions, and particulars shall not be affected, and no liability of any kind or amount shall accrue to the University. 4.41 Remedies and Applicable Law. The Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Arizona. University and Successful Vendor shall have all remedies afforded each by said law. The venue in any action or litigation commenced to enforce the Agreement shall be instituted in the appropriate courts in Arizona. 4.42 Right of Assurance. Whenever one party to the Agreement in good faith has reason to question the other party’s intent to perform, he may demand that the other party give a written assurance of their intent to perform. In the event that a demand is made and no written assurance is given within ten calendar (10) days, the demanding party may treat this failure as an anticipatory repudiation of the Agreement. 4.43 Right of Offset. The University shall be entitled to offset against any sums due the Successful Vendor, any expenses or costs incurred by the University, or damages assessed by the University concerning the Successful Vendor’s non-conforming performance or failure to perform the Agreement, or any other debt owing the University, including expenses, costs and damages described in the termination provisions contained herein. 4.44 Termination 4.44.1 Convenience. The University reserves the right to terminate the Agreement in whole or in part at any time when in the best interests of the University without penalty or recourse. Upon receipt of the written notice, the Successful Vendor shall immediately stop all work as directed in the notice, notify all subcontractors of the effective date of the termination and minimize all further costs to the University. In the event of termination under this provision, all documents, data and reports prepared by the Successful Vendor under the Agreement shall become the property of and delivered to the University. The Successful Vendor shall be entitled to receive just and equitable compensation for work in progress, work completed and materials accepted before the effective date of termination. Such compensation shall be the Successful Vendor’s sole remedy against the University in the event of termination under this provision. 4.44.2 Default. The University reserves the right to terminate the Agreement in whole or in part due to the failure of the Successful Vendor to comply with any term or condition of the Agreement, to acquire and maintain all required insurance policies, bonds, licenses and permits, or to make satisfactory progress in performing the Agreement. The University shall provide written notice of the termination and the reasons for it to the Successful Vendor. Upon termination under this provision, all goods, materials, documents, data and reports prepared by the Successful Vendor under the Agreement shall become the property of and be delivered to the University on demand. The University may, upon termination of the Agreement, procure, on terms and in the manner that it deems appropriate, materials or services to replace those under the Page 21 of 27 Agreement. The Successful Vendor shall be liable to the University for any Excess Costs incurred by the University in re-procuring the materials or services. 4.44.3 Gratuities. The University may, by written notice to the Successful Vendor, cancel the Agreement if it is discovered by the University that gratuities, in the form of entertainment, gifts or other, were offered or given by the Successful Vendor, or any agent or representative of the Successful Vendor, to any officer or employee of the University with a view toward securing an Agreement or securing favorable treatment with respect to the awarding or amending, or the making of any determinations with respect to the performing of such Agreement. In the event the Agreement is canceled by the University pursuant to this provision, University shall be entitled, in addition to any other rights and remedies, to recover or withhold the amount of the cost incurred by Successful Vendor in providing such gratuities. 4.44.4 Insolvency. The University shall have the right to terminate the Agreement at any time in the event Successful Vendor files a petition in bankruptcy; or is adjudicated bankrupt; or if a petition in bankruptcy is filed against Successful Vendor and not discharged within thirty (30) days; or if Successful Vendor becomes insolvent or makes an assignment for the benefit of its creditors or an arrangement pursuant to any bankruptcy law; or if a receiver is appointed for Successful Vendor or its business. 4.44.5 Lack of Funding. The Agreement may be canceled without further obligation on the part of the Arizona Board of Regents and the University of Arizona in the event that sufficient appropriated funding is unavailable to assure full performance of the terms. The Successful Vendor shall be notified in writing of such non-appropriation as soon as reasonably possible. No penalty shall accrue to the Board or the University in the event this cancellation provision is exercised. This cancellation provision shall not be construed so as to permit the University to terminate the Agreement in order to acquire similar equipment, material, supplies or services from another party. 4.44.6 Stop Work Order. The University may at any time, by written order to the Successful Vendor, require the Successful Vendor to stop all or any part of the work called for by the Agreement for a period of ninety (90) days after the order is delivered to the Successful Vendor, and for any further period to which the parties may agree. The order shall be specifically identified as a Stop Work Order issued under this provision. Upon receipt of the order, the Successful Vendor shall immediately comply with its terms and take all reasonable steps to minimize the incidence of costs allocable to the work covered by the order during the period of work stoppage. If a Stop Work Order issued under this provision is canceled or the period of the order or any extension expires, the Successful Vendor shall resume work. The University shall make an equitable adjustment in the delivery schedule or Agreement price, or both, and the Agreement shall be amended in writing accordingly. 4.44.7 Suspension or Debarment. The University may by written notice to the Successful Vendor immediately terminate the Agreement if the University determines that the Successful Vendor has been debarred, suspended or otherwise lawfully prohibited from participating in any public procurement activity, including but not limited to, being disapproved as a subcontractor Vendor of any public procurement unit or other governmental body. 4.45 Continuation of Performance through Termination. The Successful Vendor shall continue to perform, in accordance with the requirements of Agreement, up to the date of termination, as directed in the termination notice. Page 22 of 27 4.46 Confidentiality. The parties shall comply with 20 USC Section 1232(g), the Buckley Amendment to the Family Educational Right and Privacy Act of 1974. Therefore, Vendor shall not be entitled to receive Employee or Student information directly from University, other than public information available in University directories which is not protected by federal or state privacy or confidentiality statutes or regulations. Vendor may solicit Employee and Student information directly from Employees and Students subject to prior disclosures by Vendor of all intended uses of such information. Regardless of the Employee or Student personal information, even if such information is publicly available via directories, Vendor shall under no circumstances sell, duplicate, market, or give to any person or persons, entities or other companies a list or other personal information of any or all Employees or Students. All identities and personal information Employees and Students shall remain confidential. And disclosure by Vendor occurring without the express prior written consent of the Employee or Student shall result in the immediate termination of this agreement. 4.47 Data Use, Ownership, and Privacy. The terms of this section apply if Supplier receives, has access to, stores, or analyzes any UA Data (as defined below). As between the parties, UA will own, or retain all of its rights in, all data and information that UA provides to Supplier, as well as all data and information managed by Supplier on behalf of UA, including all output, reports, analyses, and other materials relating to, derived from, or generated pursuant to the Agreement, even if generated by Supplier, as well as all data obtained or extracted through UA’s or Supplier’s use of such data or information (collectively, UA Data). UA Data also includes all data and information provided directly to Supplier by UA students and employees, and includes personal data, metadata, and user content. UA Data will be UA’s Intellectual Property and Supplier will treat it as UA Confidential Information (as defined below). Supplier will not use, access, disclose, or license, or provide to third parties, any UA Data, except: (i) to fulfill Supplier’s obligations to UA hereunder; or (ii) as authorized in writing by UA. Without limitation, Supplier will not use any UA Data, whether or not aggregated or de-identified, for product development, marketing, profiling, benchmarking, or product demonstrations, without, in each case, UA’s prior written consent. Supplier will not, directly or indirectly: (x) attempt to re-identify or de- aggregate de-identified or aggregated information; or (y) transfer de-identified and aggregated information to any third party unless that third party agrees not to attempt re-identification or de-aggregation. For UA Data to be considered de-identified, all direct and indirect personal identifiers must be removed, including names, ID numbers, dates of birth, demographic information, location information, and school information. Upon request by UA, Supplier will deliver, destroy, and/or make available to UA, any or all UA Data. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Agreement allows Supplier to provide aggregated and de-identified data to third parties, then Supplier may provide such data solely to the extent allowed in the Agreement, and, unless otherwise stated herein, only if such data is aggregated with similar data of others (i.e. is not identified as UA, ABOR, or Arizona-specific). 4.48 Non-Discrimination, Affirmative Action. Contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. Page 23 of 27 4.49 Clean Air and Federal Water Pollution Control Act. The successful vendor agrees to comply with all applicable standards, orders or regulations issued pursuant to the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401–7671q) and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act as amended (33 U.S.C.1251– 1387). Violations must be reported to the Federal awarding agency and the Regional Office of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). 4.50 COVID-19 Safety Protocols. The successful vendor must comply with FAR 52.223-99. 4.51 PCI DSS AND PABP COMPLIANCE. Contractor acknowledges, warrants and will maintain all applicable PCI DSS requirements to the extent the service provider handles, has access to, or otherwise stores, processes, or transmits the customer’s cardholder data and/or sensitive authentication data and/or can affect security of those entities that store, process, or transmit cardholder data (e.g. Managed Services). Furthermore, Contractor must certify at time of contract/agreement to be in compliance and continue to meet all applicable requirements by providing validation either by appearing on the VISA Global Registry of Service Providers (CISP), Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council Validated Payment Applications list (if applicable), or provide a completed and signed Attestation of Compliance (AOC) signed by a PCI approved Quality Security Assessor (QSA). Any change in Contractor’s certification requires prompt (within thirty (30) days) written notification to the University of Arizona. Furthermore, Contractor agrees to provide to the University of Arizona upon request, any supporting compliance documentation such as but not limited to Approved Scan Vendor (ASV) Attestation of Compliance (AOC), external scan results, penetration testing results, and/or a completed Service Provider Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) D (if not completing a third- party assessment). Contractor agrees to indemnify the University of Arizona for any breach of its cardholder data attributed to the application, system, or Contractor controlled interface to CHD or service provided by the Contractor. Contractor agrees to notify the University of Arizona authorized representative within 24 hours in the event of unauthorized release of cardholder data Contractor must provide written documentation, which outlines the specific PCI DSS compliance responsibilities of both the Contractor and the University of Arizona. 4.52 Information Security. The attached information security and privacy addendum will be part of any agreement with the University of Arizona. 5.0 SCOPE OF WORK, SPECIFICATIONS, TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS Saferide is a primarily student run program under the Associated Students of the Unviesity of Arizona. Safeide is a nightime alternative to walking alone on campus or in the Tucson community. We operate similarly to uber/lyft but only available to active students & staff at the University of Arizona, free of charge. We are looking to obtain a mobile application for students & staff to download for free to request a ride from Saferide only within the limited geographic range of the University. 5.1 Vendors must respond as to their ability to provide the following: 5.1.1 System shall provide interface that shows steady vehicle movement without reloading. 5.1.2 Vendor shall submit map change requests made by Customer to its map provider for correction of any incorrect map data. Changes must be made within seven business days. 5.1.3 Vendor will provide perform systems testing prior to the launch of the service. Page 24 of 27 5.1.4 System shall provide access to Real Time vehicle location and estimated arrival times for vehicle. 5.1.5 System shall notify rider when vehicle has arrived. 5.1.6 System shall have the capability for real-time ride requests to any location within the map that is provided by the Customer. 5.1.7 System should provide ability to view location and estimated arrival time for vehicles within an internet enabled mobile phone. 5.1.8 System should provide access to announcements on internet-enabled mobile phones. 5.1.9 System should allow riders to access arrival estimates via SMS text messaging. 5.1.10 For phone with GPS capability, System should provide geolocation features to allow riders to identify location on map. 5.1.11 System should provide a free to download native Iphone application. 5.1.12 System should provide a free to download native Android application. 5.1.13 System shall include a management interface for drivers and dispatchers to edit or cancel routes as needed. 5.1.14 Vendor shall have 24/7 customer support in case of emergencies with the application. 5.1.15 Interface should be intuitive and simple to use. 5.1.16 System shall have a reporting feature that allow Customer to track wait time, ride requests, and rides completed. 5.1.17 Vendor shall provide training to the Customer’s staff prior to deployment of System. 5.1.18 Vendor shall provide 24/7 support for the first year of service with the product. The start date of the year will be the first go-live date. 5.1.19 Vendor shall provide any maintenance updates to the System that Vendor may release to improve or maintain the stability of the system at no charge for the life of this agreement. 5.2 Attachment A. Vendor must submit Attachment A as as part of any RFP submission in addition to other RFP requirements. 5.3 Term of Agreement. The term of service will be from the effective date of an executed agreement for two (2) years with the option to renew for three (3) additional years. 5.4 Accessibility. 5.4.1 Address compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA and UA Rehabilitation Act Section 508. a. Address accessibility for both user and administrator/staff functionality. 5.4.2 Provide your VPAT for accessibility (Voluntary Product Accessibility Template) or your WCAG 2.1 Conformance Statement. Templates to be completed can be provided upon request. a. Include specific information regarding the accessibility of platform, keyboard navigation, and screen reader accessibility. 5.4.3 Has your product been verified for accessibility with assistive technologies for all functionality? If so, was verification through in-house testing or via third tester/vendor? a. Please list OS, assistive technologies and applications (browsers) tested, including version numbers. 5.4.4 Discuss where and how accessibility is included in your product development process. Page 25 of 27 5.4.5 If you are designing digital content such as email, Web-based or Social Media content, discuss your efforts to ensure accessibility. 5.5 Detailed Pricing. Please utilize Attachment A, worksheet “Cost” to provide pricing. 5.6 Method of Payment & Discount for Early Payment. The University’s preferred method of payment is via credit card. The University would issue a Purchase Order and upon receipt of goods or services, pay subsequent invoices by credit card. Will you accept payment via credit card? Yes _____ No _____ Do you offer an early payment discount? Yes _____ No _____ If yes, what is your offer? _____ % if paid within _____ days after the University receives a proper, accurate and uncontested Invoice for Payment. If payment via credit card is accepted and an early payment discount is offered, would the University receive the discount if paying by credit card? Yes _____ No _____ 5.7 References. Vendor to provide three (3) customer references, from comparable institutions for similar products or services specified in this RFP, including the company names, contact names, telephone numbers and emails of the contact persons. 6.0 CERTIFICATIONS AND FORMS (Vendor to complete and return with proposal) 6.1 Certification of Proposal 6.2 Legal Workers Certification (Required for all Contracts for: Services; Construction or Maintenance of Structure, Building or Transportation Facility; or Improvements to Real Property costing $100K and over) 6.3 Information Security and Privacy Addendum. This form does not have to be signed for RFP submission. Page 26 of 27 6.1. Certification of Proposal (vendor to complete and return with proposal) Explanation. This certification attests to the vendor’s awareness and agreement to the content of this RFP and all accompanying provisions contained herein. Action. Vendor is to ensure that the following certificate is duly completed and correctly executed by an authorized officer of your company. This proposal is submitted in response to Request for Proposals # L192305 issued by the University of Arizona. The undersigned, as a duly authorized officer, hereby certifies that _______________ ____________________________________________________ (Vendor Name), located at ______________________________________________________________________(address), agrees to be bound by the content of this proposal and agrees to comply with the terms, conditions and provisions of the referenced Request for Proposals (RFP) and any addenda thereto in the event of an award. Exceptions are to be noted as stated in the RFP. The proposal shall remain in effect for a period of ninety- (90) calendar days as of the Due Date for responses to the RFP. The undersigned certifies that to the best of his/her knowledge: (check one) There is no officer or employee of the University of Arizona who has, or whose relative has, a substantial interest in any Contract award subsequent to this proposal. The names of any and all public officers or employees of the University of Arizona who have, or who's relative has, a substantial interest in any Contract award subsequent to this proposal are identified by name as part of this submittal. The undersigned further certifies that their firm (check one) IS or IS NOT currently debarred, suspended, or proposed for debarment by any federal entity. The undersigned agrees to notify the University of any change in this status, should one occur, until such time as an award has been made under this procurement action. In accordance with Purchasing Policy 4.3 – Small Business Utilization Program, the Undersigned further certifies that your business (check the appropriate areas) does or does not meet the Federal (S.B.A.) Small Business definition (FAR 19.001) and size standards (FAR 19.102). If it does, please “CHECK” one of the following: Small Business Small Disadvantaged Small Business Women-Owned Women- Owned Disadvantaged Veteran owned HUB Zone Disabled Veteran Owned Alaska Native Corp. Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Institutions Arizona Small Business (has less than 100 fulltime employees, including employees employed in any subsidiary or affiliated corporation) please “CHECK one of the following: AZ. Small Business AZ. Women Owned AZ Disadvantaged AZ Disadvantaged Women-owned. The undersigned further certifies that as a duly authorized officer, is authorized to negotiate in good faith on behalf of this firm for purposes of this Request for Proposals. Name: ___________________________ Title: ____________________________ Signature: ________________________ Date: ________ Email: _____________________ F.E.I.N:______________ RFP Email and Notification Contact: _____________________________________________ http://www.pacs.arizona.edu/manual_page04#small Page 27 of 27 6.2. LEGAL WORKER CERTIFICATION Required for all Contracts for: Services; Construction or Maintenance of any Structure, Building or Transportation Facility; or Improvements to Real Property costing $100K and over. Date: _____________________ Procurement and Contracting Services University of Arizona PO Box 210300 Tucson, AZ 85721-0300 As required by Arizona Revised Statutes §41-4401 the University is prohibited after September 30, 2008 from awarding a contract to any contractor who fails, or whose subcontractors fail, to comply with Arizona Revised Statutes § 23-214-A. The undersigned entity warrants that it complies fully with all federal immigration laws and regulations that relate to its employees, that it shall verify, through the employment verification pilot program as jointly administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration or any of its successor programs, the employment eligibility of each employee hired after December 31, 2007, and that it shall require its subcontractors to provide the same warranties to the below entity. The undersigned acknowledges that a breach of this warranty by the below entity or by any subcontractor(s) under any Contract resulting from this solicitation shall be deemed a material breach of the Contract and is grounds for penalties, including termination of the Contract by the University. The University retains the right to inspect the records of the below entity, subcontractor(s) and employee(s) who perform work under the Contract, and to conduct random verification of the employment records of the below entity and any subcontractor(s) who perform work under the Contract, to ensure that the below entity and each subcontractor is complying with the warranties set forth above. Contractor shall be responsible for all costs associated with compliance with such programs. ________________________________ ________________________________ (Firm) (Address) ________________________________ ________________________________ (Signature Required) (Phone) ________________________________ ________________________________ (Print Name) (Fax) ________________________________ ________________________________ (Print Title) (Federal Taxpayer ID Number) (November 3, 2009)