| G -- Counselor Aide Personal Services |
| Program Summary |
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| Description |
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General Information
| Document Type: |
Combine Solicitation |
| Solicitation Number: |
RFQ839 |
| Posted Date: |
Dec 01, 2007 |
| Original Response Date: |
Dec 20, 2007 |
| Current Response Date: |
Dec 20, 2007 |
| Original Archive Date: |
Jan 04, 2008 |
| Current Archive Date: |
Jan 04, 2008 |
| Classification Code: |
G -- Social services |
| Naics Code: |
623220 -- Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities |
Contracting Office Address
Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Service, Phoenix Area Office, 40 N Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ, 85004-4424, UNITED STATES
Description
The Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Service requires a Temporary Counselor Aide personal service
Contract for the Desert Visions Youth Wellness Center (DVYWC)Located on the Gila River Indian Reservation in Sacaton, Arizona. The Government?s objective is to obtain services through a Firm-fixed price personal service contract for the period of Performance from January 1, 2008 through September 30, 2008. Contractor shall provide approximately 1,566 hours of service for the entire length of the contract. Time and amount of hours are based on admission rate and program need. Services to be provided are to be in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW). Transportation, per diem, and travel costs, as well as any premium pay shall all be included in quote submission.
DESERT VISIONS YOUTH WELLNESS CENTER (DVYWC) IS A 24-BED RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT CENTER AND IS ACCREDITED BY THE JOINT COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION OF HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS (JCAHO). DESERT VISIONS OFFERS A BIO-PSYCHOSOCIAL TREATMENT APPROACH FOR NATIVE AMERICAN YOUTH BETWEEN THE AGES OF 12 AND 18. DESERT VISIONS PRIMARILY SERVES TRIBES FROM THE STATES OF ARIZONA, NEVADA, UTAH, AND PARTS OF CALIFORNIA.
THE INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE REQUIRES A PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACT TO PROVIDE COUNSELOR AIDE SERVICES FOR CLIENTS AT THE DESERT VISIONS YOUTH WELLNESS CENTER-REGIONAL TREATMENT CENTER IN SACATON, ARIZONA.
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE IS FROM JANUARY 1, 2008 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2008. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE WORK SCHEDULE WITH THE ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER.
SCOPE OF WORK
THE CONTRACTOR WILL ASSIST THE ADOLESCENT CLIENT IN ACHIEVING GOOD PERSONAL HABITS OF DAILY LIVING, TO ENSURE COOPERATIVE GROUP EFFORTS, AND TO PROVIDE A CLEAN AND HEALTHY ATMOSPHERE IN THE FACILITY.
EVALUATION AND OBSERVATIONS ARE RELIED UPON BY THE TREATMENT TEAM TO DETERMINE THE DEGREE OF RECOVERY AND TO DEVELOP TREATMENT STRATEGIES. THE WORK DIRECTLY AFFECTS THE CLIENTS, STAFF, FAMILIES, AND OTHERS AT THE FACILITY AND SETS A TONE FOR POSITIVE CHANGE IN A HEALTHFUL DIRECTION.
CONRACTOR WILL WORK ON AN ON-CALL SCHEDULE DEPENDENT UPON CLIENT TREATMENT SCHEDULE, WORK ASSIGNMENTS, AND DURING PLANNED OR EMERGENCY ABSENCES OF REGULAR STAFF MEMBERS. RANGE IS 0 TO 48 HOURS PER WEEK, NOT TO EXCEED 80 HOURS IN ONE 2-WEEK PAY PERIOD. TRANSPORTATION, PER DIEM, AND TRAVEL COSTS AS WELL AS ANY PREMIUM PAY ARE INCLUDED IN THE HOURLY RATE. TOTAL HOURS REQUESTED WILL DEPEND ON CLIENT CENSUS AND AVAILABILITY OF OTHER STAFF.
TRANSPORTATION, PER DIEM, AND TRAVEL COSTS, AS WELL AS ANY PREMIUM PAY SHALL ALL BE INCLUDED IN CONTRACTOR QUOTE SUBMISSION.
MAJOR DUTIES
A. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE GUIDANCE AND INSTRUCTION IN GROUP ACTIVITIES, PERSONAL HEALTH AND HYGIENE, COURTESY, AND ETIQUETTE TO THE ADOLESCENT CLIENTS.
B. CONTRACTOR SHALL SUPERVISE AND ASSIST CLIENTS IN GETTING READY FOR SCHOOL, GROUP, AND OTHER TREATMENT ACTIVITIES; ESCORT CLIENTS TO AND FROM MEALS AND ON FIELD TRIPS; SUPERVISE DAILY TASKS AND ASSIGNMENTS OF CLIENTS SUCH AS MAKING BEDS, HOUSEKEEPING ASSIGNMENTS, AND ASSISTS IN MAINTENANCE OF THE LIVING UNITS.
C. CONTRACTOR SHALL INSTRUCT NATIVE AMERICAN ADOLESCENT CLIENTS LIVING SKILLS AND ASSIST IN MAINTAINING CLIENT WELFARE, CLOTHING, ETC.
D. CONTRACTOR SHALL ASSIST IN BASIC CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY INSTRUCTION AND EDUCATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH CLIENT TREATMENT PLANS SET BY THE MULTI-DISCIPLINARY TEAM.
E. CONTRACTOR SHALL MAKE LIVING UNIT, ACTIVITY, AND BED CHECKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DESERT VISIONS YOUTH WELLNESS CENTER POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.
F. CONTRACTOR SHALL KEEP WRITTEN RECORD AND LOG ENTRIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DESERT VISIONS YOUTH WELLNESS CENTER POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
G. CONTRACTOR SHALL ASSIST CLIENTS WITH HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS FROM SCHOOL CLASSES AND TREATMENT SESSIONS
H. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE OR CHAPERONE TRANSPORTATION OF CLIENTS TO AIRPORT, HOSPITAL, OR OTHER TREATMENT ACTIVITIES AS DIRECTED.
I. CONTRACTOR SHALL PERFORM OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
J. CONTRACTOR SHALL HAVE ACCESS TO GSA VEHICLES IN THE PERFORMANCE OF HIS OR HER DUTIES. REQUIREMENTS, REGULATIONS, AND RESTRICTIONS SHALL BE THE SAME AS THOSE UNDER A FEDERAL EMPLOYEE.
CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE SERVICES UNDER THE SUPERVISION AND DIRECTION OF CENTER DIRECTION (PROJECT OFFICER) OR DESIGNEE.
QUALITY OF CARE
A. THE CONTRACTOR SHOULD BE SENSITIVE TO THE NEEDS AND CUSTOMS OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN PATIENT.
B. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE IHS CLIENTS TREATED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS CONTRACT PROPER AND ADEQUATE SERVICES WITHIN ACCEPTED PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS.
C. THE CONTRACTOR MUST COMPLY AND ASSIST IN ALL QUALITY ASSURANCE ACTIVITIES NECESSARY FOR THE GOVERNMENT TO MAINTAIN JCAHO ACCREDITATION.
D. CONTRACTOR SHALL BE COMPUTER LITERATE AND ABLE TO DO OWN WORD PROCESSING. NO SECRETARIAL SERVICES PROVIDED.
CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
DESERT VISIONS YOUTH WELLNESS CENTER PROGRAM DIRECTOR OR DESIGNEE SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR MONITORING THE CONTRACTOR'S PROGRESS INCLUDING SURVEILLANCE AND ASSESSMENT OF PERFORMANCE.
PAYMENT
THE PAIHS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT BRANCH IS DESIGNATED FOR PAYMENT PROCESSING. PAYMENT SHALL BE MADE AS CLOSE AS POSSIBLE TO, BUT NOT LATER THAN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER AN INVOICE CONTAINING THE INFORMATION SET FORTH IN THE INVOICING AND RECEIVING INSTRUCTIONS OF THE PURCHASE ORDER IS RECEIVED IN THE PAIHS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT BRANCH.
CONTRACTOR/PROVIDER SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING HIS OR HER OWN INCOME TAX AND SELF EMPLOYMENT TAX (SELF-EMPLOYMENT CONTRIBUTIONS ACT). THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT WITHHOLD TAXES FROM THE PROVIDER?S PAYMENT AND FORM 1099 MISC. AND MISCELLANEOUS INCOME SHALL BE FILED AS APPROPRIATE.
PRIVACY ACT OF 1974
THE PRIVACY ACT OF 1974 MANDATES THAT CONTRACTOR MAINTAIN COMPLETE CONFIDENTIALITY OF ALL ADMINISTRATIVE, MEDICAL, AND ALL OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION THAT COMES TO HIS/HER ATTENTION OR KNOWLEDGE. THE PRIVACY ACT CARRIES BOTH CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR UNLAWFUL DISCLOSURE OF RECORDS.
CRIME CONTRAL ACT OF 1990
NO PERFORMANCE UNDER THIS CONTRACT WILL BE ALLOWED WITHOUT FULL COMPLIANCE WITH THE CRIME CONTROL ACT OF 1990, PUBLIC LAW 101-547, AND THE INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE MEMO DATED FEBRUARY 3, 1997 (See Attachment), INVESTIGATIONS ON CHILD CARE WORKERS. CONTRACTOR SHALL ENSURE PROPOSED PROVIDERS COOPERATE WITH AND ASSIST THE GOVERNMENT IN CONDUCTION OF ANY NECESSARY BACKGROUND CHECKS.
FEDERAL TORT CLAIMS ACT
THE FEDERAL TORTS CLAIM ACT COVERAGE FOR MEDICAL RELATED CLAIMS IS EXTENDED TO PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACTORS ONLY WHEN AN INCIDENT OF NEGLIGENCE IS ALLEGED TO HAVE OCCURRED DURING THE DELIVERY OF SERVICES AS PROVIDED FOR BY THIS CONTRACT. THE SERVICES PROVIDED MUST HAVE BEEN WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THE PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACT.
INDIAN CHILD PROTECTION AND FAMILY PREVENTION ACT
NO PERFORMANCE UNDER THIS CONTRACT WILL BE ALLOWED WITHOUT FULL COMPLIANCE WITH THE CHILD PROTECTION AND FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION ACT, PUBLIC LAW 101-630 AND THE INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE MEMO DATED FEBRUARY 3, 1997 (SEE ATTACHMENT), INVESTIGATIONS ON CHILD CARE WORKERS. CONTRACTOR SHALL ENSURE THAT PROPOSED PROVIDERS COOPERATE WITH AND ASSIST THE GOVERNMENT IN THE CONDUCTION OF ANY NECESSARY BACKGROUND CHECKS.
A.1 NOTICE LISTING CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
The following clauses are hereby incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date) in accordance with the clause at FAR "52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE" contained in this document. FAR 52.252-2 contains the internet address for electronic access to the full text of a clause.
NUMBER TITLE DATE
FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR Chapter 1)
52.203-3 GRATUITIES APR 1984
52.204-7 CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION JUL 2006
52.204-9 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL
52.213-2 INVOICES APR 1984
52.222-42 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR
FEDERAL HIRES
52.223-6 DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE MAY 2001
52.224-2 PRIVACY ACT APR 1984
52.225-13 RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN
PURCHASES
52.232-3 PAYMENTS UNDER PERSONAL SERVICES
CONTRACTS
52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS--CENTRAL
CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION
52.233-4 APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF
CONTRACT CLAIM
52.237-2 PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS,
EQUIPMENT, AND VEGETATION
52.243-1 CHANGES--FIXED PRICE
ALTERNATE I (APR 1984)
52.249-12 TERMINATION (PERSONAL SERVICES) APR 1984
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ACQUISITION REGULATIONS (48 CFR CHAPTER 3) CLAUSES (HHSAR)
352.224-70 CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION APR 1984
352.270-2 INDIAN PREFERENCE APR 1984
A.2 52.213-4 TERMS AND CONDITIONS - SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS
(OTHER THAN COMMERCIAL ITEMS) (MAR 2007)
(A) THE CONTRACTOR SHALL COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR) CLAUSES THAT ARE INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:
(1) THE CLAUSES LISTED BELOW IMPLEMENT PROVISIONS OF LAW OR EXECUTIVE ORDER:
(I) 52.222-3, CONVICT LABOR (JUNE 2003) (E.O. 11755).
(II) 52.222-21, PROHIBITION OF SEGREGATED FACILITIES (FEB 1999) (E.O. 11246).
(III) 52.222-26, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (MAR 2007) (E.O. 11246).
(IV) 52.225-13, RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES (FEB 2006) (E.O.S, PROCLAMATIONS, AND STATUTES ADMINISTERED BY THE OFFICE OF FOREIGN ASSETS CONTROL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY).
(V) 52.233-3, PROTEST AFTER AWARD (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).
(VI) 52.233-4, APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM (OCT 2004) (PUB. L. 108-77, 108-78).
(2) LISTED BELOW ARE ADDITIONAL CLAUSES THAT APPLY:
(I) 52.232-1, PAYMENTS (APR 1984).
(II) 52.232-8, DISCOUNTS FOR PROMPT PAYMENT (FEB 2002).
(III) 52.232-11, EXTRAS (APR 1984).
(IV) 52.232-25, PROMPT PAYMENT (OCT 2003).
(V) 52.233-1, DISPUTES (JUL 2002).
(VI) 52.244-6, SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MAR 2007).
(VII) 52.253-1, COMPUTER GENERATED FORMS (JAN 1991).
(B) THE CONTRACTOR SHALL COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING FAR CLAUSES, INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE, UNLESS THE CIRCUMSTANCES DO NOT APPLY:
(1) THE CLAUSES LISTED BELOW IMPLEMENT PROVISIONS OF LAW OR EXECUTIVE ORDER:
(I) 52.222-19, CHILD LABOR--COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND REMEDIES (JAN 2006) (E.O. 13126). (APPLIES TO CONTRACTS FOR SUPPLIES EXCEEDING THE MICRO-PURCHASE THRESHOLD.)
(II) 52.222-20, WALSH-HEALEY PUBLIC CONTRACTS ACT (DEC 1996) (41 U.S.C. 35-45) (APPLIES TO SUPPLY CONTRACTS OVER $10,000 IN THE UNITED STATES, PUERTO RICO, OR THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS).
(III) 52.222-35, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR SPECIAL DISABLED VETERANS, VETERANS OF THE VIETNAM ERA, AND OTHER ELIGIBLE VETERANS (SEPT 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212) (APPLIES TO CONTRACTS OF $100,000 OR MORE).
(IV) 52.222-36, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (JUNE 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793). (APPLIES TO CONTRACTS OVER $10,000, UNLESS THE WORK IS TO BE PERFORMED OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES BY EMPLOYEES RECRUITED OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES.) (FOR PURPOSES OF THIS CLAUSE, UNITED STATES INCLUDES THE 50 STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, PUERTO RICO, THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS, AMERICAN SAMOA, GUAM, THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, AND WAKE ISLAND.)
(V) 52.222-37, EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON SPECIAL DISABLED VETERANS, VETERANS OF THE VIETNAM ERA, AND OTHER ELIGIBLE VETERANS (SEPT 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212) (APPLIES TO CONTRACTS OF $100,000 OR MORE).
(VI) 52.222-41, SERVICE CONTRACT ACT OF 1965, AS AMENDED (JULY 2005) (41 U.S.C. 351, ET SEQ.) (APPLIES TO SERVICE CONTRACTS OVER $2,500 THAT ARE SUBJECT TO THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT AND WILL BE PERFORMED IN THE UNITED STATES, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, PUERTO RICO, THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS, AMERICAN SAMOA, GUAM, THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, JOHNSTON ISLAND, WAKE ISLAND, OR THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF LANDS).
(VII) 52.223-5, POLLUTION PREVENTION AND RIGHT-TO-KNOW INFORMATION (AUG 2003) (E.O. 13148) (APPLIES TO SERVICES PERFORMED ON FEDERAL FACILITIES).
(VIII) 52.225-1, BUY AMERICAN ACT--SUPPLIES (JUNE 2003) (41 U.S.C. 10A-10D) (APPLIES TO CONTRACTS FOR SUPPLIES, AND TO CONTRACTS FOR SERVICES INVOLVING THE FURNISHING OF SUPPLIES, FOR USE IN THE UNITED STATES OR ITS OUTLYING AREAS, IF THE VALUE OF THE SUPPLY CONTRACT OR SUPPLY PORTION OF A SERVICE CONTRACT EXCEEDS THE MICRO- PURCHASE THRESHOLD AND THE ACQUISITION--
(A) IS SET ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS; OR
(B) CANNOT BE SET ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS (SEE 19.502-2), AND DOES NOT EXCEED $25,000.)
(IX) 52.232-33, PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER--CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (OCT 2003). (APPLIES WHEN THE PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER (EFT) AND THE PAYMENT OFFICE USES THE CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (CCR) DATABASE AS ITS SOURCE OF EFT INFORMATION.)
(X) 52.232-34, PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER--OTHER THAN CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (MAY 1999). (APPLIES WHEN THE PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY EFT AND THE PAYMENT OFFICE DOES NOT USE THE CCR DATABASE AS ITS SOURCE OF EFT INFORMATION.)
(XI) 52.247-64, PREFERENCE FOR PRIVATELY OWNED U.S.-FLAG COMMERCIAL VESSELS (FEB 2006) (46 U.S.C. APPX 1241). (APPLIES TO SUPPLIES TRANSPORTED BY OCEAN VESSELS (EXCEPT FOR THE TYPES OF SUBCONTRACTS LISTED AT 47.504(D).)
(2) LISTED BELOW ARE ADDITIONAL CLAUSES THAT MAY APPLY:
(I) 52.209-6, PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT'S INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, OR PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT (SEPT 2006) (APPLIES TO CONTRACTS OVER $30,000).
(II) 52.211-17, DELIVERY OF EXCESS QUANTITIES (SEPT 1989) (APPLIES TO FIXED-PRICE SUPPLIES).
(III) 52.247-29, F.O.B. ORIGIN (FEB 2006) (APPLIES TO SUPPLIES IF DELIVERY IS F.O.B. ORIGIN).
(IV) 52.247-34, F.O.B. DESTINATION (NOV 1991) (APPLIES TO SUPPLIES IF DELIVERY IS F.O.B. DESTINATION).
(C) FAR 52.252-2, CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998). THIS CONTRACT INCORPORATES ONE OR MORE CLAUSES BY REFERENCE, WITH THE SAME FORCE AND EFFECT AS IF THEY WERE GIVEN IN FULL TEXT. UPON REQUEST, THE CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL MAKE THEIR FULL TEXT AVAILABLE. ALSO, THE FULL TEXT OF A CLAUSE MAY BE ACCESSED ELECTRONICALLY AT THIS/THESE ADDRESS(ES):
HTTP://WWW.ARNET.GOV/FAR
(D) INSPECTION/ACCEPTANCE. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL TENDER FOR ACCEPTANCE ONLY THOSE ITEMS THAT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS CONTRACT. THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO INSPECT OR TEST ANY SUPPLIES OR SERVICES THAT HAVE BEEN TENDERED FOR ACCEPTANCE. THE GOVERNMENT MAY REQUIRE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF NONCONFORMING SUPPLIES OR REPERFORMANCE OF NONCONFORMING SERVICES AT NO INCREASE IN CONTRACT PRICE. THE GOVERNMENT MUST EXERCISE ITS POSTACCEPTANCE RIGHTS--
(1) WITHIN A REASONABLE PERIOD OF TIME AFTER THE DEFECT WAS DISCOVERED OR SHOULD HAVE BEEN DISCOVERED; AND
(2) BEFORE ANY SUBSTANTIAL CHANGE OCCURS IN THE CONDITION OF THE ITEM, UNLESS THE CHANGE IS DUE TO THE DEFECT IN THE ITEM.
(E) EXCUSABLE DELAYS. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE LIABLE FOR DEFAULT UNLESS NONPERFORMANCE IS CAUSED BY AN OCCURRENCE BEYOND THE REASONABLE CONTROL OF THE CONTRACTOR AND WITHOUT ITS FAULT OR NEGLIGENCE, SUCH AS ACTS OF GOD OR THE PUBLIC ENEMY, ACTS OF THE GOVERNMENT IN EITHER ITS SOVEREIGN OR CONTRACTUAL CAPACITY, FIRES, FLOODS, EPIDEMICS, QUARANTINE RESTRICTIONS, STRIKES, UNUSUALLY SEVERE WEATHER, AND DELAYS OF COMMON CARRIERS. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NOTIFY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER IN WRITING AS SOON AS IT IS REASONABLY POSSIBLE AFTER THE COMMENCEMENT OF ANY EXCUSABLE DELAY, SETTING FORTH THE FULL PARTICULARS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, SHALL REMEDY SUCH OCCURRENCE WITH ALL REASONABLE DISPATCH, AND SHALL PROMPTLY GIVE WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE CONTRACTING OFFICER OF THE CESSATION OF SUCH OCCURRENCE.
(F) TERMINATION FOR THE GOVERNMENT'S CONVENIENCE. THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TERMINATE THIS CONTRACT, OR ANY PART HEREOF, FOR ITS SOLE CONVENIENCE. IN THE EVENT OF SUCH TERMINATION, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL IMMEDIATELY STOP ALL WORK HEREUNDER AND SHALL IMMEDIATELY CAUSE ANY AND ALL OF ITS SUPPLIERS AND SUBCONTRACTORS TO CEASE WORK. SUBJECT TO THE TERMS OF THIS CONTRACT, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE PAID A PERCENTAGE OF THE CONTRACT PRICE REFLECTING THE PERCENTAGE OF THE WORK PERFORMED PRIOR TO THE NOTICE OF TERMINATION, PLUS REASONABLE CHARGES THAT THE CONTRACTOR CAN DEMONSTRATE TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE GOVERNMENT, USING ITS STANDARD RECORD KEEPING SYSTEM, HAVE RESULTED FROM THE TERMINATION. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH THE COST ACCOUNTING STANDARDS OR CONTRACT COST PRINCIPLES FOR THIS PURPOSE. THIS PARAGRAPH DOES NOT GIVE THE GOVERNMENT ANY RIGHT TO AUDIT THE CONTRACTOR'S RECORDS. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT BE PAID FOR ANY WORK PERFORMED OR COSTS INCURRED THAT REASONABLY COULD HAVE BEEN AVOIDED.
(G) TERMINATION FOR CAUSE. THE GOVERNMENT MAY TERMINATE THIS CONTRACT, OR ANY PART HEREOF, FOR CAUSE IN THE EVENT OF ANY DEFAULT BY THE CONTRACTOR, OR IF THE CONTRACTOR FAILS TO COMPLY WITH ANY CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS, OR FAILS TO PROVIDE THE GOVERNMENT, UPON REQUEST, WITH ADEQUATE ASSURANCES OF FUTURE PERFORMANCE. IN THE EVENT OF TERMINATION FOR CAUSE, THE GOVERNMENT SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO THE CONTRACTOR FOR ANY AMOUNT FOR SUPPLIES OR SERVICES NOT ACCEPTED, AND THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE LIABLE TO THE GOVERNMENT FOR ANY AND ALL RIGHTS AND REMEDIES PROVIDED BY LAW. IF IT IS DETERMINED THAT THE GOVERNMENT IMPROPERLY TERMINATED THIS CONTRACT FOR DEFAULT, SUCH TERMINATION SHALL BE DEEMED A TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE.
(H) WARRANTY. THE CONTRACTOR WARRANTS AND IMPLIES THAT THE ITEMS DELIVERED HEREUNDER ARE MERCHANTABLE AND FIT FOR USE FOR THE PARTICULAR PURPOSE DESCRIBED IN THIS CONTRACT.
Point of Contact
Santiago Almaraz Jr., Contract Specialist, Phone 602-364-5022, Fax 602-364-5030, Email santiago.almaraz@mail.ihs.gov - Santiago Almaraz Jr., Contract Specialist, Phone 602-364-5022, Fax 602-364-5030, Email santiago.almaraz@mail.ihs.gov
Place of Performance
| Address: |
Sacaton, AZ |
| Postal Code: |
85247 |
| Country: |
UNITED STATES |
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