Landscaping and Ground Maintenance for Arkansas City Trailhead and John H.

Contract #: _________________________
STATE OF ARKANSAS
SERVICES CONTRACT
Contract # Federal ID #
Service Type Procurement Method
1. Contracting Parties. State of Arkansas is hereinafter referred to as the Department and contractor is
herein after referred to as the Contractor.
Department No. & Name
Division
Contractor Name
Contractor Address
Contractor Number
2. Objectives, Scope, and Performance. Identify, in reasonable detail, the objectives and scope of the
contractual agreement and the methods the Department will use to determine whether the objectives of
the contract (Contract) have been achieved. If space below is insufficient it may be supplemented with
Attachment 4.
3. Term Dates. The original term (Original Term) of the Contract shall commence on ____________,
and shall continue until ____________, unless earlier terminated or cancelled in accordance with the
Contract or some other writing agreed to and signed by the parties, but in no event may the Original
Term exceed a period of four (4) consecutive years from the effective date of the Original Term, unless
exempt from Arkansas Code Annotated 19-61-512(c)(1). By written agreement of the parties, the term
of the Contract may be extended or renewed for additional time beyond the Original Term. This allows
for a total possible term (Total Possible Term) beyond the Contract's Original Term, as defined in the
following paragraph.
The Total Possible Term of the Contract is a period comprised of the Original Term plus any
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extensions or renewals that may be agreed to by the parties in writing, but in no event longer than a
period of seven (7) consecutive years from the effective date of the Original Term, unless otherwise
provided by law. Subject to applicable law, the terms hereof, and an appropriation of necessary funding,
the Total Possible Term of this Contract expires no later than ____________ (mm/dd/yyyy).
4. Contractor's Performance Obligations. Contractor, for the duration of the Contract and as
consideration for the Department's payment as set forth below, shall provide the following to the
Department:
The parties agree that this paragraph 4 of the Contract, and any incorporated attachment, fully sets
forth the Contractor's performance upon which the Department's obligation to pay the Contractor is
conditioned. (if the space provided is not enough to fully specify the Contractor's duty to perform and
to identify the standards of satisfactory performance, the Contractor's covenant to perform must be set
forth in Attachment 5 hereto, Performance Details, the terms of which, if any, are incorporated herein
by reference.)
5. Department's Payment Obligations. Department, as consideration for the Contractor's satisfactory
performance of the Contractor's Performance Obligations, as set forth above, shall pay the Contractor
as follows:
The parties agree that this paragraph 5 of the Contract, and any incorporated attachment, fully sets forth
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all applicable rates, fees, charges, costs (transportation, per diem, subsistence, out-of-pocket
allowances, and any other costs that may apply), and items for which the Contractor is entitled to
payment under the Contract as consideration for Contractor's satisfactory performance of its obligations
under the Contract.
The Department shall not pay Contractor except as set forth. The parties also agree that the method(s)
of determining the amount of payment corresponding to the Contractor's satisfactory performance is/are
set forth in this paragraph 5 such that the total payment owed under the Contract can be determined
by reference thereto. (If the space provided is not enough to fully set forth the information needed to
determine proper compensation owed by the Department for Contractor's satisfactory performance
under the Contract, that information must be set forth in Attachment 2, Calculation of Compensation, the
terms of which, if any, are incorporated herein by reference.)
Assuming: (a) Contractor's full and satisfactory performance under the Contract for the duration of the
Original Term, and (b) the corresponding compensation identified in paragraph 5; the maximum number
of dollars that the Department may be obligated to pay to the Contractor under the terms of the Contract
for the Original Term is: ____________ (Initial Contract Amount).
Assuming: (a) Contractor's full and satisfactory performance under the Contract for the duration of its
Total Possible Term, and (b) the corresponding compensation identified in paragraph 5, the maximum
number of dollars that the Department may be obligated to pay to the Contractor under the terms of the
Contract for the Total Possible Term is: ____________ (Total Projected Contract Amount).
If either the Total Projected Contract Amount or the amount the Department may be obligated to pay
the Contractor in any given year of the Original Term, or the Total Possible Term of the Contract
meets or exceeds the threshold of Arkansas Code Annotated 19-61-116, the Contract shall be
submitted for legislative review prior to its effective date.
6. Terms and Conditions of Solicitation Incorporated and Order of Precedence. The parties agree
that the agreement in this Contract memorializes and incorporates by reference any and all written
representations, warranties, terms, and conditions, set forth in the underlying solicitation document and
the bid or proposal that became the basis of the Contract award, which representations, warranties,
terms, and conditions continue in full force and effect unless expressly amended hereby.
Accordingly, the provisions of this memorialization of the Contract should be read as being consistent
therewith and supplementary thereto to the extent reasonably possible. However, in the event of a
conflict between the provisions of this memorialization and the specific provisions of the bid or proposal
that was the basis of award, such conflict shall be resolved by giving priority to the documents in the
order listed below, including but not limited to conflicting order of precedence provisions.
A. This Contract, as may be amended in writing by the parties;
B. The solicitation _____________________ (Solicitation number) including all Addenda;
C. Contractor's response to the solicitation.
7. Termination & Cancellation Clauses.
A. Non-Appropriation Clause Pursuant to Arkansas Code Annotated 19-67-206(b)(11). In the
event the State of Arkansas fails to appropriate funds or make monies available for any biennial
period covered by the term of this contract for the services to be provided by the Contractor, this
Contract shall be terminated on the last day of the last biennial period for which funds were
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appropriated or monies made available for such purposes.
This provision shall not be construed to abridge any other right of termination the agency may have.
B. For Convenience. The Department may terminate this contract for any reason by giving the
Contractor written notice of such termination no less than sixty (60) days prior to the date of
termination.
C. For Cause. The Department may cancel this Contract for cause when the Contractor fails to perform
its obligations under it by giving the Contractor written notice of such cancellation at least thirty (30)
days prior to the date of proposed cancellation. In any written notice of cancellation for cause, the
State will advise the Contractor in writing of the reasons why the State is considering cancelling
the Contract and may provide the Contractor with an opportunity to avoid cancellation for cause by
curing any deficiencies identified in the notice of cancellation for cause prior to the date of proposed
cancellation. The parties may endeavor to agree to reasonable modifications in the Contract to
accommodate the causes of the cancellation for cause and avoid the cancellation, to the extent
permitted by law, and at the discretion of each party individually.
8. Non-negotiable Governing Law and Venue.
A. This contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the Laws of the State of
Arkansas. Exclusive venue arising under this Contract is Pulaski County, Arkansas.
B. Any legislation that may be enacted subsequent to the date of this Contract, which may cause all or
any part of the Contract to be in conflict with the laws of the State of Arkansas, will be given proper
consideration if and when this contract is renewed or extended. At such time, the parties agree that
the Contract shall be amended to comply with any applicable laws in effect.
C. Under Arkansas law, the release of public records is governed by the Arkansas Freedom of
Information Act found at Section 25-19-101 et. seq. of the Arkansas Code Annotated.
9. Non-negotiable Sovereign Immunity. Nothing in this Contract shall be construed as a waiver of the
State's sovereign immunity. Any claims Contractor wishes to assert against the State in connection with
this Contract shall be brought in the Arkansas State Claims Commission.
10. Non-negotiable Intergovernmental/Cooperative Use. In accordance with Arkansas Code Annotated
19-61-802, any State public procurement unit may participate in this Contract with a participating
addendum signed by the Contractor and approved by the chief procurement officer of the procurement
agency issuing the contract.
11. Non-negotiable Disclosure Required by Executive Order 98-04. Any contract or amendment to a
contract executed by an agency which exceeds $10,000 shall require the Vendor to disclose information
as required under the terms of Executive Order 98-04 and the Regulations pursuant thereto. The
Vendor shall also require the subcontractor to disclose the same information. The Contract and Grant
Disclosure and Certification Form shall be used for this purpose. Contracts with another government
entity such as a state agency, public education institution, federal government entity, or body of a local
government are exempt from disclosure requirements.
The failure of any person or entity to disclose as required under any term of Executive Order 98-04, or
the violation of any rule, regulation or policy promulgated by the Department of Finance and
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Administration pursuant to this Order, shall be considered a material breach of the terms of the contract,
lease, purchase agreement, or grant and shall subject the party failing to disclose, or in violation, to all
legal remedies available to the Agency under the provisions of existing law.
12. Compliance. The Contractor shall ensure, in cooperation with the Department, that the Contract
adheres to the requirements of Arkansas procurement law, including without limitation the inclusion of
any mandatory language and the submission of the contract for any required review. The signature of
the Contractor on this Contract serves as an acknowledgement that the Contractor is:
A. Equally responsible with the Department for adhering to the requirements of Arkansas Procurement
Law related to the content and review of the Contract; and
B. Subject to the relevant ethical provisions of Arkansas Code Annotated 19-64-101 et seq.
13. Indemnity. The Contractor shall be fully liable for the actions of its agents, employees, partners, and
assigns and shall fully indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Department, and their officers, agents,
and employees from third party suits, actions, damages, and costs of every name and description,
including attorney's fees to the extent arising from or relating to personal injury and damage to real or
personal property, caused in whole or in part by the negligence or willful misconduct of Contractor, its
agents, employees, partners, or assigns.
14. Assignment/Subcontracting. Contractor shall not assign, sell, transfer, subcontract or sublet rights,
or delegate responsibilities under this Contract, in whole or in part, without the prior written approval of
the Department.
15. Amendments. The terms of this Contract shall not be waived, altered, modified, supplemented or
amended in any manner whatsoever without written approval of both parties. Any amendment that
increases compensation or represents a material substantive change may require review by Legislative
Council or Joint Budget Committee pursuant to Arkansas Code Annotated 19-61-116.
16. Records. Financial and accounting records reasonably relevant to State of Arkansas transactions
under this Contract shall be subject to examination by appropriate Arkansas government authorities for
a period of five (5) years from the date of expiration, termination or cancellation and final payment under
this Contract, provided, however, that such government authorities will provide thirty (30) days written
notice to the Contractor of its intent to conduct such examination contemplated by this section; and
provided that such examination occurs pursuant to a mutually agreed upon location, during normal
business hours and subject to reasonable confidentiality obligations.
17. Non-waiver. The failure by one party to require performance of any provision shall not affect that party's
right to require performance at any time thereafter, nor shall a waiver of any breach or default of this
Contract constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach or default or a waiver of the provision itself.
18. Severability. If any provision of this contract is held unenforceable, all remaining provisions of this
Contract shall remain in full force and effect.
19. ACH Payment. All payments to the Contractor under this Contract shall be made exclusively through
ACH (Automated Clearing House) direct deposit or through the State's authorized VISA Procurement
Card (p-card). The Contractor agrees to provide the necessary banking information, including account
number, routing number, and any other details required to facilitate ACH direct deposits. The Contractor
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is responsible for ensuring that the provided banking information is accurate and up to date. Any
delays or errors in payment caused by incorrect or outdated information provided by the Contractor
shall not be the responsibility of the Department. The Department will process payments according to
the agreed payment schedule, and all payments made via ACH direct deposit shall be considered as
duly received upon successful transmission to the Contractor's designated bank account.
20. Attachments.
1. Certification of Contractor
2. Calculation of Compensation, as applicable;
3. Source of Funds
4. Objectives, Scope, and Performance Standards, as applicable; and
5. Performance Details, as applicable
6. Additional Attachments as applicable
A. ____________________________________________________
B. ____________________________________________________
C. ____________________________________________________
21. Notices.
A. Method of Notice. The parties shall give all notices and communications between the parties in
writing by (i) personal delivery, (ii) a nationally-recognized, next-day courier service, (iii) first-class
registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, (iv) fax, or (v) electronic mail to the party's address
specified in this Contract, or to the address that a party has notified to be that party's address for
the purposes of this section.
B. Receipt of Notice. A notice given under this Contract will be effective on
i. the other party's receipt of it, or
ii. if mailed, the earlier of the other party's receipt of it and the fifth business day after mailing it.
C. Issuance of Notice. All notices and communications between the parties in writing shall be directed
to the respective parties in accordance with the following:
Contact #1 - Department Representative submitting/tracking this contract
Name Title
Telephone # Email
Contact #2 - Department Representative with knowledge of this project (for general questions and responses)
Name Title
Telephone # Email
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Contact #3 - Department Representative Director or Critical Contact (for time sensitive questions and
responses)
Name Title
Telephone# Email
22. Technology Access. If the Commodities are electronic information processing hardware or software,
including telecommunications hardware or software ("Information Technology"), then the Contractor
represents and warrants it shall comply with federal and state law relating to accessibility by persons
with visual impairments and nonvisual access standards established by the Office of State Technology,
which standards can be found at Technology Access Clause and are included herein by reference, as
applicable.
23. SIGNATURES
DEPARTMENT SIGNATURE CERTIFIES NO OBLIGATIONS WILL BE INCURRED BY A STATE
DEPARTMENT UNLESS SUFFICIENT FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY THE OBLIGATIONS WHEN
THEY BECOME DUE.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties sign and cause this Contract to be executed. Notwithstanding
verbal or other representations by the parties, the "Effective Date" of this Contract shall be the date
provided in Section 3 above.
CONTRACTOR AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE DEPARTMENT AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE
Printed Name Printed Name
Title Title
Address Address
Signature Signature
Date Date
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Attachment #1 CERTIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR
Sections A, B and C apply to all service contracts. Sections D and E apply to Professional and Consulting
Services contracts only.
A. "I, , _________________________________________________
(Contractor) (Title)
certify under penalty of perjury that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, no regular full-time or part- time
employee of the State of Arkansas will receive any personal, direct or indirect monetary benefits as a result of
the execution of this contract that would violate the law." Where the Contractor is a widely-held public
corporation, the term 'direct or indirect monetary benefits' "shall not apply to any regular corporate dividends
paid to a stockholder of said corporation who is also a State employee and who owns less than ten percent
(10%) of the total outstanding stock of the contracting corporation."
B. List any other contracts or subcontracts Contractor has with any other state government entities. (Not
applicable to contracts between Arkansas state departments. If no contracts or subcontracts, please put "Not
applicable" or "None.")
C. Is Contractor currently engaged in any legal controversies with any state agencies or representing any clients
engaged in any controversy with any Arkansas state department? If no controversies, please put "Not
applicable" or "None.")
D. Contractor shall list below, or on an attachment hereto, names, addresses, and relationship of those
persons who will be supplying services to the State at the time of the execution of the contract. If the names
are not known at the time of the execution of the contract, the Contractor shall submit the names along with
the other information as they become known. Such persons shall, for all purposes, be employees or
independent contractors operating under the control of the Contractor (subcontractors), and nothing herein
shall be construed to create an employment relationship between the departments and the persons listed
below.
Name Address Relationship
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CERTIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR CONT'D
E. The State has no managerial responsibilities over the Contractor or Contractor's employees. In carrying out
this contract, Contractor understands and represents that there is no employment relationship between the
contracting parties.
Pursuant to Arkansas law, a vendor must certify as specified below and as designated by the applicable laws.
1. Israel Boycott Restriction: For contracts valued at $1,000 or greater.
A public entity shall not contract with a person or company (the "Contractor") unless the Contractor certifies
in writing that the Contractor is not currently engaged in a boycott of Israel. If at any time after signing this
certification the Contractor decides to boycott Israel, the Contractor must notify the contracting public entity
in writing. See Arkansas Code Annotated 25-1-503.
2. Illegal Immigrant Restriction: For contracts valued at $25,000 or greater.
No state agency may contract for services with a Contractor who knowingly employs or contracts with an
illegal immigrant. The Contractor shall certify that it does not knowingly employ, or contract with, illegal
immigrants. See Arkansas Code Annotated 19-60-105.
3. Energy, Fossil Fuel, Firearms, and Ammunition Industries Boycott Restriction: For contracts valued
at $75,000 or greater.
A public entity shall not contract unless the contract includes a written certification that the Contractor is not
currently engaged in and agrees not to engage in, a boycott of an Energy, Fossil Fuel, Firearms, or
Ammunition Industry for the duration of the contract. See Arkansas Code Annotated 25-1-1102.
4. Scrutinized Company Restriction: Required with bid or proposal submission.
A state agency shall not contract with a Scrutinized Company or a company that employs a Scrutinized
Company as a subcontractor. A Scrutinized Company is a company owned in whole or with a majority
ownership by the government of the People's Republic of China. A state agency shall require a company
that submits a bid or proposal for a contract to certify that it is not a Scrutinized Company and does not
employ a Scrutinized Company as a subcontractor. See Arkansas Code Annotated 25-1-1203.
By signing this form, the Contractor agrees and certifies they are in compliance with the certification
requirements listed above that are relevant to this contract and will remain so for the aggregate term of any
resultant contract.
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Attachment #2 Calculation of Compensation
Calculation of Compensation (for Professional & Consulting Service Contracts Only):
A. In the table below, provide the various levels of expertise, the number of personnel for each level, the
compensation rate, and total for each level, as applicable.
Level of Personnel Number Compensation Rate Total for Level
TOTAL COMPENSATION EXCLUSIVE OF EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT(S)
B. In the table below, provide any allowable reimbursable expenses, estimated rates, and a total for each level.
Reimbursable Expense Items (Specify) Estimated Rate of Reimbursement Total
TOTAL REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES
Total compensation inclusive of expenses reimbursement: _________________________
Annual Contract Amount: _________________________
Calculation of Services and Commodities (for Technical & General Service Contracts Only):
A. In the table below, as applicable, provide the various services to be rendered, the quantity, cost per item,
and total cost.
Services Quantity Cost Per Item Total Cost
TOTAL SERVICES
B. In the table below, as applicable, provide the various commodities, quantity, cost per item, and total cost
Commodities Quantity Cost Per Item Total Cost
TOTAL COMMODITIES
Total services inclusive of commodities: _________________________
Annual Contract Amount: _________________________
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