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Gateway Area Agency on Aging & Independent Living Request for Proposal FY 2019-2021

VENDOR GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

VENDOR SUBMISSION CHECKLIST

The vendor MUST include the following items in the appropriate submission packet as outlined below.

Technical Proposal___ SIGNED AND COMPLETED SOLICITATION AND/OR THE LATEST

ADDENDUM, if applicable (Section 6.05 of this RFP)

___ COMPLETE SECTION 4.52 – VIOLATION OF TAX AND EMPLOYEMENT LAWS

___ *TECHNICAL PROPOSAL SOLUTION (UNDER SEALED COVER) AND BY CLOSING DATE (Section 8.00 of this RFP)

___ TRANSMITTAL LETTER (Section 6.03 of this RFP)

___ PROOF OF REGISTRATION WITH SECRETARY OF STATE BY A FOREIGN ENTITY) (Section 4.45 of this RFP)

___ SIGNED AND NOTARIZED REQUIRED AFFIDAVIT(S) (Section 6.03 of this RFP)

___ ORIGINAL TECHNICAL PROPOSAL WITH FOUR (4) COPIES AS NOTED IN SECTION 6.02

Cost Proposal___ *COST PROPOSAL SOLUTION (UNDER SEALED COVER) AND BY CLOSING

DATE (Section 6.02 of this RFP)

*The Gateway Area Development District defines SEALED as “a closure that must be broken to be opened and that thus reveals tampering”. (Merriam-Webster Dictionary, http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seal)


VENDOR GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

1. RFP ORGANIZATION

Sections 1-5 contain language specific to the services requested and the terms and conditions of the contract itself.

Sections 6-9 contain information on the rules of procurement, how to submit a proposal and what to include in submittal, and how submittals will be evaluated.

The RFP and any Addenda thereto shall become part of the Contract with the successful Contractor and shall be incorporated by reference into the Contract.

Titles of paragraphs used herein are for the purpose of facilitating ease of reference only and shall not be construed to infer a contractual construction of language.

2. SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

The schedule listed below presents the major activities associated with the RFP distribution, written questions, and proposal submission. While there is no guaranteed date for the award of a contract, an anticipated date of award is also given. The Gateway Area Development District reserves the right at its sole discretion to change the Schedule of Activities, including the associated dates and times.

Release of RFP March 28, 2018Mandatory Offeror’s Conference 2:00 p.m. April 4, 2018Written Questions due by: 4:00 p.m. April 5, 2018Anticipated GADD Responses to Written Questions April 6, 2018Proposals Due by: 4:00 p.m. April 13, 2018Anticipated Date of Award: April 27, 2018Anticipated Contract effective Date: July 1, 2018

All bid/proposal deliveries shall be time stamped no later than the due date and time defined in this Solicitation. In person or courier delivered bids/proposals in response to this Solicitation should be delivered a minimum of thirty minutes to an hour earlier than the published closing time to allow for any electronic GPS navigational issues and delivery to the address listed on the Solicitation Title Page. Delays due to GPS navigational issues shall not be justification for acceptance of a late bid. Vendor attention to this advisory is encouraged.

*NOTE: ALL TIME REFERENCES ARE EASTERN TIME ZONE

Offeror’s Conference

The Offeror’s Conference will be held at 2:00 p.m. at the Gateway Area Development District office on April 4, 2018. Attendance is mandatory. This will be the only opportunity to ask oral questions. The GADD shall not be bound by oral answers to the questions presented at the Conference or oral statements made at any other time by any member of the GADD’s staff. Salient questions asked at the Offeror’s Conference and the responses will be reduced to writing and issued in an Addendum that shall be posted to the RFP section of the GADD website http://gwadd.org/rfps-public-comment/.

http://gwadd.org/rfps-public-comment/


3. ACCESS TO SOLICITATION AND ADDENDA

All questions must be submitted in writing to the Agency Contact listed as the Sole Point of Contact on the Title Page. Vendors are encouraged to submit written questions pursuant to the Schedule of RFP Activities stated above. Questions may be sent as an attachment to the e-mail if they are in Word format. Questions should be numbered without any column or tables. Oral questions will not be accepted at any time other than the Offeror’s conference. The final deadline for written questions is listed in the schedule above. No questions will be accepted after that date. The GADD will respond to salient questions in writing by issuing an Addendum to the Solicitation. The Addendum shall be posted to the RFP section of the GADD website http://gwadd.org/rfps-public-comment/.

To view the solicitation, access the RFP section of the GADD website http://gwadd.org/rfps-public-comment/.

Check this web site periodically for any updates that may be posted to the Solicitation. It is the responsibility of the vendor to obtain copies of all information and forms.

4. RFP TERMINOLOGY

For the purpose of this RFP, the following terms may be used interchangeably;

Proposer, Offeror, Contractor, Provider, Bidder, Applicant, Vendor, or Second Party

Contract Specialist, Contracting Agency, Buyer, Purchaser, First Party, Contract Officer, or GADD

RFP, Solicitation, or Procurement

Bid, Proposal, or Offer

Commonwealth of Kentucky, Commonwealth, or State

Fiscal Year will be defined as the Commonwealth fiscal year: July 1 through June 30

Biennium will be defined as the Commonwealth biennium: July 1 of each even numbered year through June 30 of the next even numbered year.

5. INSTRUCTIONS AND TERMS FOR BID SUBMISSION

Please see Section 6 for bidding instructions along with the terms that must be adhered to in order for a bid to be accepted and evaluated for the award of a contract.

6. Award Notification

Vendors chosen for awards for this solicitation will be provided a notification of award from the GADD Executive Director. Unsuccessful vendors will be provided written notification of the results of an Award of Contract. To view the award of contract(s) and the contractor(s) receiving the award(s) for this solicitation, access the RFP section of the GADD website http://gwadd.org/rfps-public-comment/.







Title Page

For

Request for Proposals

For

Fiscal Years

FY 2019 = July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019

FY 2020 = July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020

FY 2021 = July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021

RFP Solicitation No: 19-04

Nutrition Services Program

Release Date: March 28, 2018

Issued by

Gateway Area Development DistrictArea Agency on Aging and Independent Living

SOLE POINT OF CONTACT

Becky CombsDirector of Aging Programs

GADD/AAAIL110 Lake Park DriveMorehead, KY 40351

Telephone: 855-882-5307E-mail: [email protected]

RFP # 19-04Nutrition Program

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1─PURPOSE AND BACKGROUND

1.00─Purpose and Background

1.02─Acronyms

1.03─Definitions

1.04─DAIL Taxonomy of Services

SECTION 2─SCOPE OF WORK

2.00─Provider Responsibilities

2.01─Services Required

2.02─Deliverables

2.03─Reporting Requirements

2.04─Pricing and Payment Requirements

2.05-CHFS/DAIL & GADD/AAAIL Responsibilities

2.06─Monitoring Requirements – Federal and State

2.07─Performance and Evaluation

2.08─Related Documents and Materials Incorporated by Reference

2.09─Information Technology Requirements

SECTION 3─FINANCE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

3.00─Award of Contract and Contract Terms and Conditions3.00.01─Beginning of Work3.00.02─Contract Components and Order of Precedence3.00.03─Term of Contract and Renewal Options3.00.04─Changes and Modifications to the Contract3.00.05─Notices

3.01─Personal Service Contract (PSC) Standard Terms and Conditions3.01.01─Effective Date3.01.02─Renewals3.01.03─LRC Policies3.01.04─Choice of Law and Forum3.01.05─Cancellation3.01.06─Funding Out Provision3.01.07─Reduction in Contract Worker Hours3.01.08─Authorized to do Business in Kentucky3.01.09─Registration with the Secretary of State by a Foreign Entity3.01.10─Invoices for fees3.01.11─Travel expenses, if authorized


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3.01.12─Other expenses, if authorized herein3.01.13─Purchasing and specifications3.01.14─Conflict-of-interest laws and principles3.01.15─Campaign finance3.01.16─Access to Records3.01.17─Protest3.01.18─Social security3.01.19─Violation of tax and employment laws3.01.20─Discrimination

3.02─Contract Components and Order of Precedence

3.03─Term of Contract and Renewal Options

3.04─Changes and Modifications to the Contract

3.07─Notices

3.08─Payment

3.09─Expenses

3.10─Advertising Award

3.11─No Required Use of Contract

3.12─Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act Compliance

3.13─Minimum Wage for the GADD’s Service Providers

SECTION 4─GADD STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS

4.00─Attachment(s)

4.01─Contract Conformance



4.04─Minority Recruitment, Hiring and Reporting Requirements

4.05─Assignment

4.06─Bankruptcy

4.07─Contractor Cooperation in Related Efforts

4.08─Headings

4.09─Severability

4.10─Indemnification

4.11─Sovereign Immunity

4.12─Force Majeure


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4.13─Code of Ethics

4.14─Notices and Pamphlets

4.15─Service Delivery Requirements

4.16─Total Amount of Funds and Budget Revisions

4.17─Subcontractors4.17.01─Responsibility for Subcontractor Contract Requirements4.17.02─Subcontractor Monitoring Requirements

4.18─Indirect Cost

4.19─Financial Record Retention

4.20─Response/Compliance with Audit Findings

4.21─Equipment and Property4.21.01─Property of CHFS4.21.02─Property Control Ledger/Logs4.21.03─Requirement of Inventory

4.22─Litigation Bond

4.23─Maintenance of Insurance

4.24─Research Project Approval and Institutional Review Board Requirements

4.25─Scientific Misconduct

4.26─Intellectual Property

4.27─Turnover Assistance

4.28─Licensure, Certification, and Registration

4.29─Permits, Licenses, Taxes, and Laws

4.30─Legal Proceedings

4.31─Certification Regarding Drug Free Workplace

4.32─Confidential Information

4.33─Confidentiality, Confidentiality Agreements and Limitations on Information and Data Use

4.34─HIPAA Confidentiality Compliance

4.35─No Grant of Employment or Agency

4.36─The Contract

4.37─Effective Date of Contract and Earliest Date of Payment

4.38─Contract Renewals

4.39─LRC Policies


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4.40─Choice of Law and Forum

4.41─Cancellation

4.42─Funding Out Provision

4.43─Reduction in Contract Worker Hours

4.44─Authorized to do Business in Kentucky

4.45─Registration with the Secretary of State by a Foreign Entity

4.46─Purchasing and Specifications

4.47─Conflict-of-Interest Laws and Principles

4.48─Campaign Finance

4.49─Access to Records

4.50─Protest

4.51─Social Security

4.52─Violation of Tax and Employment Laws

4.53─Discrimination Prohibited (Because of Race, Religion, Color, National Origin, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Age, or Disability)

4.54─Vendor Cooperation in Related Efforts

4.55─Notice

4.56─Obligation of Good Faith

4.57─Influence on Purchasing and Other Business Transactions


4.59─Roles and Responsibilities for Proposed and Existing Staff

4.60─Terms and Conditions of Contract Payments

4.61─Travel and Travel Hourly Rate

4.62─Responsibility for Subcontractor Contract Requirements

4.63─Subcontractor Monitoring Requirements

4.64─Cost Principles, Requirements and Limitations

4.65─Requirements and Limitations on Indirect or Administrative Cost Requirements

4.66─Audit Requirements

4.67─Property of CHFS

4.68─Property Control Ledger/Logs


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4.69─Requirement of Inventory

4.70─Provisions for Termination


4.72─Remedies for Breach

4.73─Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility, and Voluntary Exclusion, Lower Tier Covered Transactions

4.74─Certification of Lobbying Activities

SECTION 5─FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS

5.00─Certain Provisions Contained Within 2 CFR Part 200 Appendix II5.00.01─Remedies for Breach5.00.02─Provisions for Termination5.00.03─Clean Air Act and Federal Water Pollution Control Act5.00.04─Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility, and Voluntary Exclusion, Lower Tier Covered Transactions5.00.05─Certification of Lobbying Activities

5.01─Subrecipient Provisions5.01.01─Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act Compliance5.01.02─Audit Requirements5.01.03─Response/Compliance with Audit Findings5.01.04─Reporting Requirements5.01.05─Indirect Cost5.01.06─Cost Share or Matching5.01.07─Additional information required under 2 CFR §200.331(a)(1)

5.02─Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters

SECTION 6─COMMUNICATIONS AND PROPOSAL SUBMISSION CRITERIA

6.00─Point of Contact

6.01─Questions Regarding this RFP

6.02─Proposal Submission

6.03─Format of Technical Proposal

6.04─Format of Cost Proposal

6.05─Required Solicitation Form

SECTION 7─PROCUREMENT PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTS

7.00─Rules of Procurement

7.01─Approach

7.02─Independent Price Determination


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7.03─No Contingent Fees

7.04─Cancellation of This Solicitation

7.05─Cost of Preparing Proposal

7.06─EEO Requirements

7.07─Waiver of Minor Irregularities

7.08─Clarifications of Proposal

7.09─Best and Final Offers

7.10─Rules of Withdrawal of Proposals

7.11─Disposition of Proposals

7.12─GADD’s Right to Use Proposal Ideas

7.13─Confidentiality of Contract Terms

7.14─Prohibitions of Certain Conflicts of Interest

7.15─Sworn Statement Regarding Violations of Kentucky Revised Statutes

7.16─Open Records Law

7.17─Deviations to Provisions of the Solicitation

7.18─Vendor Response and Public Inspection

7.19─Reciprocal Preference for Resident Bidders and Preferences for a Qualified Bidder

SECTION 8─RFP EVALUATION CRITERIA AND CONTRACT AWARD

8.00─Technical Evaluation Criteria8.00.01─Organization Profile8.00.02─Staffing and Personnel8.00.03─Quality Assurance8.00.04─Facilities and Operations8.00.05─Reporting

8.01─Technical Scoring Criteria

8.02─Cost Evaluation Criteria

8.03─Cost Scoring Criteria

8.04─Contract Award Notification

SECTION 9─ORAL PRESENTATION AND/OR NEGOTIATIONS

9.00─Right to Use Oral Presentations to Verify/Expand on Proposal

9.01─Right to Reject Based on Oral Presentations


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9.02─Oral Presentations Evaluation Criteria

9.03─Negotiation

9.04─Items to Be Negotiated

SECTION 10─RANKING PROPOSALS AND AWARD OF CONTRACT

10.00─Best Interest of the Commonwealth

10.01─Total Points Possible for Proposal

SECTION 11─ATTACHMENTS

Staffing Matrix

TRAINING PLAN SCHEUDULE

Anticipated FY 19 Funding

Fiscal Year 2017 Service Units


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SECTION 1─PURPOSE AND BACKGROUND

1.00─Purpose and Background

In accordance with the Older Americans Act of 1965 and regulations thereto, Gateway Area Development District (GADD) is the designated Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living in the Gateway District. The Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living (AAAIL) is responsible for administering federal and state-funded programs and services for individuals age 60 and older. The geographical regions for which services are available for eligible persons include: Bath, Menifee, Montgomery, Morgan, and Rowan Counties in Kentucky.

GADD is seeking proposals from organizations experienced and qualified to provide Congregate and Home Delivered Meals, and Nutrition services for the target populations described under KRS 205.204, 910 KAR 1:160, 910 KAR 1:170, 910 KAR 1:180, 910 KAR 1:190, 910 KAR 1:200, 910 KAR 1:210, and 910 KAR 1:220. These regulations may be found at www.lrc.ky.gov/kar/titles.htm.

The period in which services are to be performed is July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019, with the option to extend the provision of services for two (2) additional one (1) year periods, contingent upon the availability of funding, satisfactory performance of services, compliance with the provisions of the awarded contract and mutual agreement by both parties. GADD reserves the right to extend the procurement period as necessary to ensure the continuous delivery of services for seniors in the region. The type of contract and payment method will be a firm fixed unit price. Payment is based on services authorized by GADD and delivered by the successful provider(s) or its subcontractor(s). All costs incurred prior to the date of the contract award are not allowable for reimbursement from GADD through this process.

All organizations, if funded shall give priority to low-income, rural and minority seniors in the delivery of its services funded through GADD. Applicants must meet the minimum requirements and complete the application document in its entirety, with submission of documents as requested, to be eligible for consideration of funding.

GADD allocates the funds it receives for Aging Direct Services to clients through a network of providers established through the procurement process. Successful applicants will be expected to offer a high quality service and carry out the services as represented in the application while meeting expected outcomes. GADD reserves the right to negotiate with eligible applicants with regard to the scope of work, service area, budget and special provisions. All applicants eligible for consideration and meeting specified standards for a successful proposal will be given equal opportunity for negotiation. GADD seeks to serve the greatest number of clients with the highest standard of quality care. GADD reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals meeting minimum requirements for consideration.

Geographic Region

The Gateway Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living service area for this procurement process is comprised of the following counties: Bath, Menifee, Montgomery, Morgan, and Rowan. Clients served through the Aging programs must reside in the GADD region. Based on the Census 2010, Gateway was home to 15,504 persons 60 and older representing 19% of the total population. It is anticipated that this population will increase to 22,960 persons 60 and older by 2030 representing 25.4% of the population.

As the demographics of our communities continue to shift and change, our programs and service network must adjust to meet the needs and provide opportunities for its citizens. In particular, the senior service network must continue to develop and evolve into a system that has the ability to reach all of its older adults who currently need or potentially need services in the home and community setting.


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As more individuals choose to remain in the community and their homes, it is the responsibility of the provider network to offer services in a manner that will allow for continued independence. Applicants shall consider if the current services, programs and activities that exist within the community and provider network are appropriate to meet the needs of older individuals utilizing services over the next ten to twenty years. Applicants are encouraged to evaluate the effectiveness and quality of the current system and offer progressive services to meet the current and changing environment of the future.

1.02─Acronyms

1. "AAAIL" means the Area Agency on Independent Living which resides within the ADD.

2. "ACL" means Administration for Community Living.

3. “ADD” means Area Development District pursuant to KRS 147A.050, also referred to as "Agency"

4. "Aging and Disability Resource Center" or "ADRC" means a program which provides access to long-term care options by using a wide range of community resources.

5. "AoA" means the Federal Administration on Aging.

6. “CHFS” means the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services

7. "DAIL" means the Department for Aging and Independent Living which shall serve as the state unit as designated by the Administration on Aging Services under the Older Americans Act (OAA) and shall have responsibility for administration of the federal community support services, in-home services, meals, family and caregiver support services, elder rights and legal assistance, senior community services employment program, the state health insurance assistance program, state home and community based services including home care, Alzheimer's respite services and the personal care attendant program, certifications of adult day care and assisted living facilities, the state Council on Alzheimer's Disease and other related disorders, the Institute on Aging, and guardianship services. DAIL shall also administer the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCOP) and the Medicaid Home and Community Based Waivers Consumer Directed Option (CDO) Program. DAIL shall serve as the information and assistance center for aging and disability services and administer multiple federal grants and other state initiatives. DAIL shall be headed by a commissioner appointed by the secretary with the approval of the Governor in accordance with KRS 12.050 pursuant to KRS 194A.030 (13).

8. "District Long-Term Care Ombudsman" or "DLTCO" means the individual certified by the Kentucky Long-Term Care Ombudsman to implement the Ombudsman provisions of the approved contract agency as defined in 910 KAR 1:210 Section 1 (10).

9. “GADD” means the Gateway Area Development District

10. "NAPIS" means National Aging Program Information System.

11. "Older Americans Act" or "OAA" means the Older Americans Act of 1965 as amended.

12. "RFP" means Request for Proposal.

13. "SAMS" means Social Assistance Management System, a Harmony product, currently used as the state data system.

14. "SOP" means Standard Operating Procedure.


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1.03─Definitions

1. "Adult Day" means any adult care facility which provides part-time care, day or night, but less than twenty-four (24) hours, to at least four (4) adults not related to the operator of the adult care facility by blood, marriage, or adoption in accordance with KRS 205.010(15).

2. "Advocacy" means action taken on behalf of an older person to secure his or her rights or benefits. Advocacy includes receiving, investigating, and working to resolve disputes or complaints; assistance with housing issues; and how to write letters and talk to people about their issues. This does not include services provided by an attorney or person(s) under the supervision of an attorney.

3. "Agency" means the ADD, an entity designated by the Commonwealth to administer, at the local level, the programs funded by the Older Americans Act of 1965, as amended, pursuant to KRS 205.20 and 910 KAR 1:170 Section 1 (2)

4. "Assessment" means the collection and evaluation of information about a person's situation and functioning to determine the applicant or recipient service level and development of a plan of care utilizing a holistic, person centered approach by a qualified independent care coordinator (ICC) in accordance with 910 KAR 1:170 Section 1(3).

5. "Assisted Transportation" means a one way trip to accompany an eligible person who requires assistance for safety or protection to or from his or her physician, dentist, or other necessary service pursuant to 910 KAR 1:170 Section 1(4).

6. "Back-up documentation" includes but is not limited to documents that include evidence of a financial transaction, such as debit/credit memos, invoices, receipts, orders, vouchers, account reports/ledgers, cancelled checks which shall be submitted with all invoices.

7. "Bonus" means additional compensation either monetary or otherwise provided to an employee at any given time above their established base rate of pay and is not reflected in the base rate of pay on an ongoing basis.

8. "Case Management" means a process, coordinated by a case manager, for the linking of a client to appropriate, comprehensive, and timely home or community based services as identified in the plan of care by planning, referring, monitoring, advocating and following the timeline of the assessment agency to obtain service level and development of the plan of care pursuant to 910 KAR 1:170 Section 1(5)

9. "Case Manager" means the individual employee responsible for case management including coordinating services and supports from all agencies involved in providing services required by the plan of care, ensuring that all service providers have a working knowledge of the plan of care and ensuring that services are delivered as required pursuant to 910 KAR 1:170 Section 1(7).

10. "Cash and Counseling" means a range of services provided or paid for through allowance, vouchers, or cash which are provided to the client so that the client can obtain the supportive services which are needed.

11. "Certification" means the official notification by the Kentucky Long-Term Care Ombudsman that the local Long-Term Care Ombudsman individual staff are qualified and acceptable to function in that capacity as defined in 910 KAR 1:210 Section 1 (4).

12. "Certified Ombudsman" means a person who has received formal training from state approved curriculum regarding the Ombudsman program, and has received certification by the Kentucky Long-Term Care Ombudsman.


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13. "Counseling" means advisory services conducted by a certified or licensed professional or someone who has had approved training but not board certified to advise and enable the older person and their family to resolve problems or to relieve temporary stresses encountered by their family.

14. “Department” means the Department for Aging and Independent Living

15. "Disaster" means floods, tornadoes, earthquakes, droughts, extreme heat/cold, fires, chemical spill, power outages in excess of 10 hours, ice storm, severe thunderstorms, wind, or hail storms, contaminated water, pandemic flu, nuclear war, radioactive waste leaks, snow storm, public health emergency, terrorist attacks, accidents, or explosions which result in a halt or temporary discontinuation of services.

16. "Disease Prevention and Health Promotion" means services which include health screenings and assessments; organized physical fitness activities; evidence-based health promotion programs; medication management; home injury control services; and/or information, education, and prevention strategies for chronic disease and other health conditions that would reduce the length or quality of life of the person sixty (60) or older.

17. "District" means Area Development District pursuant to KRS 205.455(4).

18. "Embed" means standard services provided by the agency, a normal part of the agency's services provided whether it is in the senior center or a community setting.

19. "Education" means providing formal or informal opportunities for older individuals to acquire knowledge, experience, or skills.

20. "Emergency Meals" means meals furnished during inclement weather conditions, power failure, or any disaster that may cause isolation or create a special need pursuant to 910 KAR 1:190 Section 6.

21. "Evidence-based" means criteria required to implement Title III-D funded activities as specified by the ACL and approved by DAIL.

22. "Friendly Visiting" means physically interacting with a client to offer comfort or assistance.

23. "Homecare Program" means a program that offers in-home support and services to individuals 60 years of age and over who have functional disabilities and are at risk of long term institutional placement. Services include personal care, homemaker, home health aide, home delivered meals, home repair, chore, respite, escort, and assessment (core) as defined in 910 KAR 1:180 Section 1(11)(b).

24. "Home Health Aide" means the performance of simple procedures, including but not limited to personal care, ambulation, exercises, household services essential to health care at home, assistance with medications that are ordinarily self-administered, reporting changes in the patient's condition and needs, and completing appropriate records in accordance with KRS 205.455(9).

25. "Independent Care Coordinator" or "ICC" means the individual that completes the initial plan of care, and annual reassessment as defined in 910 KAR 1:180 Section 1(12).

26. "Information and Assistance" means a service for individuals that provides current information about services available within the community as defined in 910 KAR 1:170 Section 1(13).

27. "In-home Services" means (a) Homemaker and home health aides; (b) visiting and telephone reassurance; (c) chore maintenance; (d) in-home respite care for families, including adult day care as a respite service for families; and (e) minor modification of homes (also known as home repair in accordance with KRS 205.455(11)) that is necessary to facilitate the ability of older individuals to


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remain at home, and that is not available under other programs, except that not more than $150 per client may be expended under this part for such modification pursuant to 45 CFR 1321.3.

28. "Justification" means a written reason, fact, circumstance, or explanation that justifies or defends a change.

29. "Legal Assistance" means legal advice and representation by an attorney or counseling or other appropriate assistance by a paralegal or law student under the supervision of an attorney.

30. "Ombudsmanager" means a Harmony data system used to record and report data collected by the LTCOP.

31. "Outreach " means interventions with individuals initiated by an agency or organization for the purpose of identifying potential clients or their caregivers and encouraging their use of existing services and benefits as defined by 910 KAR 1:170 Section 1(19).

32. "Person centered planning" means an individualized planning process that is led by the participant, is timely, occurs at times and locations of convenience to the individual, and offers informed choice, defined as choosing from options based on accurate and thorough knowledge and understanding, to the individual regarding the services, and supports they receive and from whom.

33. "Personal Care" means providing assistance for persons with the inability to perform one or more activities of daily living.

34. "Public Information" means the provision of information, assistance or outreach to a group of individuals including contact with several current or potential client/caregivers.

35. "Recreation" means the provision of activities which foster the health or social well-being of individuals through social interaction.

36. "Respite" means care provided to an older person by a caregiver for a designated time period due to the absence or need for relief of those normally providing care.

37. "Senior Center Services" means the provision of activities that foster the health or social well-being of individuals through social interactions and leisure as defined in 910 KAR 1:170 Section 1(23).

38. "Service Level" means the minimum contact required through face-to-face visits and telephone calls by the case manager or social service assistant as defined in 910 KAR 1:170 Section 1(24).

39. "Supplemental Services" means services provided on a limited basis through Title lllE to complement the care provided by grandparents or caregivers. Examples of supplemental services include, but are not limited to, home modifications, assistive technologies, emergency response systems, and incontinence supplies pursuant to the OAA, Part E, Section 373(b)(5).

40. "Supportive Service Provider" means an entity that provides supportive services funded by OAA under the approved area plan as defined in 910 KAR 1:170 Section 1.

41. "SOP" means Standard Operating Procedure.

42. "Telephone Reassurance" means providing a wellness check by phone with the agreement of the individual in accordance with 910 KAR 1:170 (27).

43. "Third party in-kind contributions " means the value of non-cash contributions (i.e., property or services) that benefit a federally assisted project or program and are contributed by non-Federal third parties, without charge, to a non-Federal entity under a Federal award in accordance with 2 CFR 200.96.


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44. "Title III" means programs under Title III of the Older Americans Act of 1965 as amended.

45. "Title III Administration" means administration of the programs for elderly Kentuckians under Title III of the Older Americans Act of 1965 as amended.

46. "Title III-B Supportive Services" means a service to provide community support to people age 60 years and older pursuant to the OAA as amended.

47. "Title III-B Ombudsman" means a program that advocates for the health, safety, welfare, and rights of long-term care residents pursuant to the OAA as amended.

48. "Title III-C1 Congregate Meals" means a meal provided to a qualified individual in a congregate or group setting pursuant to 910 KAR 1:190 Section 1 (6).

49. "Title III-C2 Home Delivered Meals" means a meal provided to an qualified individual in his or her place of residence pursuant to 910 KAR 1:190 Section 1 (14).

50. "Title III-D Disease Prevention and Health Promotion" means a service providing disease prevention and health promotion to people 60 and older pursuant to the OAA as amended.

51. "Title III-E Caregiver Program" means the NFCSP which assists families to fulfill their roles as caregivers, pursuant to the OAA as amended

52. "Transportation" means transporting an individual from one location to another.

53. "Waiting List" means a formal list of persons determined eligible, and not yet receiving services.

1.04─DAIL Taxonomy of Services

Offeror will be required to maintain the following provisions when serving, assembling and delivering all congregate and home delivered meals and providing nutritional counseling and educational services.

1. Title III C-1 Congregate Meals (1 Meal) A meal provided to a qualified individual in a congregate or group setting. A qualified individual (over 60 years of age and their spouse, volunteers providing services during meal hours, individuals with disabilities who reside at home with older eligible individuals, individuals with disabilities who reside in housing facilities occupied primarily by older individuals at which congregate meals are served in his or her place of residence.) The meal shall provide one-third (1/3) of the Dietary Reference Intake (DRI), meet the requirements of the most recent Dietary Guidelines for Americans, and have been approved by a licensed dietitian or certified nutritionist. Congregate meals shall be provided by a nutrition service provider who, five (5) or more days a week, in each rural or urban community within the nutrition service provider’s service and planning area, provides at least one (1) hot or non-traditional meal per day and any additional meals which the nutrition service provider may elect to provide in a congregate setting.

2. Title III C-2 & Homecare Home Delivered Meals (1 Meal) A meal provided to a qualified individual in his or her place of residence. A qualified individual shall be eligible for home-delivered nutrition services if the individual is a person aged sixty-(60) or over or the spouse of a person aged sixty-(60) or over. The individual must be unable to attend a congregate site because of illness or an incapacitating disability, and do not have an individual in the home who is able to prepare a nutritious meal on a regular basis. Others that qualify include those under age sixty-(60) who have a disability and resides with a homebound individual aged sixty-(60) or over. The meal shall provide one-third (1/3) of the dietary reference intakes (DRI), meet the requirements of the most recent Dietary Guidelines for Americans, and have been approved by a licensed dietitian or certified


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nutritionist. Home Delivered Meals shall be provided by a nutrition service provider who, five (5) or more days a week, in each rural or urban community within the nutrition service provider’s service and planning area, provide at least one (1) hot or non-traditional meal per day, and any additional meals which the nutrition service provider may elect to provide.

3. Nutrition Counseling (1 session per participant) Individualized guidance to individuals who are at nutritional risk because of their health or nutritional history, dietary intake, chronic illnesses, or medications use, or to caregivers. Counseling is provided one-on-one by a registered dietitian, and addresses the options and methods for improving nutrition status.

4. Nutrition Education (1 session per participant / month minimum) A program to promote better health by providing accurate and culturally sensitive nutrition, physical fitness, or health (as it relates to nutrition) information and instruction to participants, caregivers, or participants and caregivers in a group or individual setting overseen by a dietitian or individual of comparable expertise. Nutrition Education units may be counted as individual or in consumer groups with the number of units equal to the number of participants provided education.

For example, if thirty (30) participants attend a nutrition session at a Senior Center that would be reported as thirty (30) unduplicated clients and thirty (30) units of nutrition education. Nutrition education must occur at least once per month and the units should accumulate throughout the year. The nutrition education program shall include a variety of teaching methods on the following topic: Nutrition and its relevance to health promotion and disease prevention, consumer approaches to food safety and food purchasing, food fad and diets, physical activity, and activities to modify behavior and improve health literacy including providing information and optimal nutrients.

A complete list of the DAIL taxonomy for services can be downloaded on the CHFS website at http://chfs.ky.gov/NR/rdonlyres/FC794C84-3E49-4901-AE72-46507A380130/0/DAILTaxonomy.pdf

Services offered under the Title III and Homecare Home Delivered Meals programs follow recommendations of the Case Management/Assessment Agency. All new clients for Home Delivered Meals services must be approved by the CM/Agency before services can be provided.

The Department for Aging and Independent Living and the GADD Area Agency on Aging require compliance with the Older Americans Act nutritional requirements. Applicant will be required to follow the Department for Aging and Independent Living Nutrition Program Policies and Menu Planning Guidelines, as amended. Applicant will be required to meet the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the RDAs that are now included in the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) which is available at http://chfs.ky.gov/dail/DAILSOP.htm

SECTION 2─SCOPE OF WORK

2.00─Provider Responsibilities

1. Assure the provision of services throughout the geographic region in accordance with 910 KAR 1:180 & 1:190 and Chapter 13 & 17 of DAIL SOP.

2. Provide the required match. Total amount based on budget for each county being served.3. Assure that all employees are paid a livable wage for work performed under this contract.4. Assure that a staff person knowledgeable about aging program services will be available to answer

telephone calls five days per week (Monday – Friday) from clients, caregivers, GADD and other providers during normal business hours specified in the application response.


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5. Treat clients in a respectful and dignified manner, involve the client and caregiver in the delivery of services and provide services in a timely and safe manner.

6. Assure all employees are trained in HIPPA regulations and insure client confidentiality.7. Assure only employees will be in the client home during service provision. No visitors may

accompany an employee to a client’s home.8. Permit staff of GADD and the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to monitor and evaluate

services/meals delivered.9. Assure that each paid or voluntary staff member meets minimum qualifications and training standards

established by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services.10. Assure supervisors participate in training arranged through GADD or an established subcontractor

that meets the same standards for training as required. 11. Maintain written job descriptions for staff and voluntary positions involved in direct service delivery

and maintain written personnel policies and wage scales.12. Designate a supervisor to ensure staff providing services are provided professional supervision and

monitor the timeliness and quality of service delivery.13. Notify a client’s designated Case Manager or SSA when the client refuses or is unavailable for a

particular service or meal(s). Further, indicate the number of times the client has refused services/meal, and document it in SAMS.

14. Transfer of Client Records – In the event an agreement with GADD is terminated, copies of all appropriate records of all active clients and/or participant data shall be provided to the new Contractor. The out-going provider must continue to provide services through entire contracted fiscal year.

15. Provide or arrange for appropriate general liability insurance coverage which includes premise liability, service liability and product liability. Provide or arrange for appropriate insurance coverage to protect volunteers from personal liabilities.

16. Provide and/or secure appropriate orientation prior to the delivery of services and continued in-service training annually for staff responsible for the provision of services/meals.

17. Utilize the electronic data system adopted by GADD and follow GADD instructions for input and maintenance of client data, case notes and communication with GADD. Annual service agreement charges and licenses will be covered by GADD, up to a maximum number of licenses established annually.

18. Follow GADD procedures for reporting units of service in the SAMS system and adjustment to units and charges for the delivery of services in the event an error is identified. Units in excess of those identified in the client’s plan of care will not be approved or paid without prior authorization by the GADD. If an error is found in reporting and units billed, GADD must be notified to make adjustments. GADD reserves the right to adjust its policy on adjustments to units of service, if necessary to comply with its data and reporting requirements to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services.

19. Ensure the accuracy of reports, units of service, clients served on a monthly basis. Provide signed original invoices to GADD monthly by the 8th of the following month, which will be specified in the contract.

20. Subcontracting is prohibited without prior written approval from GADD.21. Notify Adult Protective Services and GADD when potentially unsafe and/or hazardous conditions exist

that may place the client, case managers, aides or others in imminent danger.22. Notify Adult Protective Services and GADD when there are suspicions of abuse, neglect or

exploitation regardless of suspected perpetrator in accordance with KRS 209.23. Implement a plan that addresses how clients will be served and the procedures that will be instituted

in the event an emergency or disaster occurs. Explain how clients will be assisted during the emergency or unexpected event. Emergency preparedness and service plans shall include services for homebound persons during pandemic illness and reducing the spread of disease through protocols established for the delivery of service. Ensure services will continue in a safe manner in the event bedbugs are found to be in a client’s home. Ensure all staff has a copy of and/or understanding of the organizations’ emergency preparedness plan.

24. Must have an audit conducted in compliance with Governmental Auditing Standards to be submitted to GADD by October 10th following the end of the fiscal year.

25. Show proof that a line of credit or other funding is in place to ensure continuation of services.


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26. Must demonstrate that policies and procedures are in place that meet all state and federal contacting deliverable and regulatory requirements.

2.01─Services Required

Organizations submitting proposals must be able to provide all services in the program as detailed below:1. General Requirements

A. Ensure public awareness activities supported with federal funds and allocated to the ADD through this Contract contains the following statement: "This information is made possible by state and/or federal funding provided by the Department for Aging and Independent Living". Public awareness activities include printed materials such as posters, brochures, or flyers, community/public events such as health fairs, school activities, and media events via television, radio, internet, e-mail or newspaper.

B. Ensure that all services made available under this Contract are provided and maintained on a continuing basis throughout the fiscal year, subject to the availability of funds provided by DAIL. The Contractor shall keep a policy and procedure on file that addresses how interruption of service shall be managed.

C. Ensure that client eligibility has been determined, according to program regulations, prior to the provision of services and that required client information including eligibility, is entered into the appropriate program database.

D. Ensure that clients meeting program eligibility requirements shall only be removed or denied services if said client meets the requirements of 910 KAR 1:220 (7)(4)(b).

E. Ensure that services and information shall be offered to those clients that express a desire to pursue private pay designation.

F. Ensure client records are transferred appropriately, when necessary. Upon termination of this Contract, copies of all appropriate records of all active clients and/or participant data shall be provided to the new service provider in accordance with policy.

G. Ensure the retention of client-specific clinical records, in a secured location, for five (5) years after the last date of service and ensure their subsequent destruction by shredding or burning.

H. Provide information, upon request of GADD or DAIL, concerning all activities performed pursuant to this Contract, including but not limited to, periodic data reporting and data system input concerning program activities or any data that is required by applicable state or federal law.

I. Maintain written personnel policies and procedures, including salary, conditions of employment, and job descriptions relative to all personnel, including those who provide services other than on a full-time basis and/or secured by processes other than direct employment.

J. Ensure volunteers working with the programs are trained and those working as required staff meet all qualifications and maintain volunteer records including training, total number of volunteers, and the training hours provided.

K. Provide or arrange for appropriate insurance coverage to protect volunteers from personal liabilities.

L. Report all incidences or suspected incidences of abuse, neglect, and exploitation to the appropriate agencies, within 24 hours of learning of such incidences.

M. Assist with voter registration per KRS 116.048(1)(d) and as described per SOP on voter registration.

N. Acknowledge that for state-funded contracts GADD reserves the right to withhold payments under this Contract and provide services directly for the counties within the ADD if GADD or DAIL determines that the Contractor's performance under this Contract has endangered the health, safety, or welfare of its clients or if GADD or DAIL determines the Contractor has failed to comply with federal or state laws, including the area plan requirements, regulations, or policies.

O. Acknowledge that for OAA contracts that pursuant to Section 306 of the OAA and SOP on financial management, GADD may withhold a portion of the funds to the Contractor


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under this Contract if GADD or DAIL finds that the Contractor has failed to comply with federal or state laws, including area plan requirements, regulations, or policies. If GADD withholds funds, GADD may directly administer the program described in this Contract in the planning and service area served by the ADD.

P. Ensure that Budget Narratives are included for all budgets submitted to GADD on a form provided by GADD. These forms shall be submitted to the ADD's AAAIL DAIL Financial Liaison for approval by Financial and Program staff. This includes initial budgets and any budgetary shifts requiring contract modification.

Q. Ensure that back-up documentation is included for any and all expenditures and revenue claimed on all invoices including but not limited to detailed payroll reports, subcontractor invoices, financial system generated reports, and any additional requested documentation.

R. Participate in GADD's Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) process, a quality improvement project designed to create a "one-stop-shop" to enhance the identification of appropriate resources for potential consumers of aging and independent living programs and provide a single coordinated entry into SAMS.

S. Follow all functions of the approved disaster plan in accordance with DAIL SOP. Each disaster plan shall include:

I. A plan to maintain communications between GADD and Contractor staff during the time of a disaster unless telecommunication devices are rendered inoperable.

II. A plan to contact all homebound clients in the designated disaster area within 48 hours of the initial disaster to ensure health, safety, and welfare. Biweekly contact will occur thereafter until the Contractor resumes services for the client. Documentation of each contact shall be entered into SAMS.

T. Provide, per 2 CFR Part 200.203 Internal Controls, for the establishment of effective internal controls that are in compliance with guidance in "Standards for Controls in the Federal Government" also known as the "Green Book". Controls in the Federal Government" also known as the "Green Book".

U. Provide educational materials regarding changes to the service delivery of programs within five (5) business days to each participant when indicated to do so by GADD.

V. Notify GADD within one (1) business day when the Contractor’s office is closed during normal business hours and the reason for closure. This information shall be emailed to the [email protected].

2. Administer and provide the detailed services for Title III Administration. The ADD shall provide administration functions for programs that aide elderly Kentuckians including but not limited to the following:

A. Provide program participants an opportunity to voluntarily contribute to the cost of services by:

I. Using the contributions to increase the number of meals served and facilitate access to such meals.

II. Ensuring that eligible persons are not denied services due to their inability to contribute.

III. Protecting the privacy of each older person with respect to contributions.B. Assist participants in taking advantage of benefits under the program.C. Employ adequate qualified staff based on the number of programs and types of services

provided for participants.D. Permit GADD and DAIL staff and federal representatives to monitor and inspect the

operation, including subcontractor files and operations. The contractor, and any sub-contractor of the contractor, will allow Cabinet staff immediate access to all records, equipment and program staff for any program funded in full or partially by CHFS.

E. Provide services to one hundred percent (100%) of the ADD's service region.F. Develop and implement a DAIL approved policy and procedure for prioritizing and

purging the ADD's waiting list for Title III services quarterly.


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G. Develop a list of community resources for individuals placed on the waiting list and provide community resources to each person on the waiting list based upon the individual's need.

H. Documentation for third party in-kind contributions for match shall be provided with monthly invoices. This information shall include but may not be limited to documentation of size and value of space donated, total volunteer time spent and total value of time, including hours and duties preformed.

I. Ensure that all budget modification requests submitted to GADD contain justifications for the budget modification.

J. Provide participants with written information to contact adult protective services to report adult abuse, neglect, or exploitation on the first visit and every six (6) months thereafter.

K. Utilize ADRC screening to determine potentially eligible clients for Title III programs, and to provide community resources to potential clients on the waiting list for Title III services. Case management services shall not be provided to potential clients on the waiting list.

L. Follow the DAIL Taxonomy (version 2017) Definitions, Authority, and Requirements for each service.

3. Provide ACL Program Title lll-C1 Congregate Meals, Title lll-C2 and Homecare Home Delivered Meals, and the Nutrition Services Incentive Program, together referred to as the Nutrition Program for older persons in accordance with OAA, 910 KAR 1:180, and 910 KAR 1:190. The Contractor shall:

A. Provide a meal as a unit service to all eligible recipients.B. Administer the Title lll-C1 Congregate Meals Program as follows:

I. Provide one (1) hot or nontraditional congregate meal per day, five (5) or more days per week, within each county (except in a rural area where such frequency is not feasible and a less frequency is approved in writing by DAlL (42 U.S.C. 3030e)).

II. An exception request is required to serve congregate meals less than five (5) days per week within a rural area. The ADD shall submit the exception request as part of the ADD's area plan in the Waivers and Special Program Approvals section. lf an area plan has already been approved by DAlL for a fiscal year, the ADD shall submit an amended area plan to comply with this requirement.

III. Provide opportunities for social engagement at senior centers or on field trips.IV. Encourage seniors to engage in volunteer roles that will contribute to their overall

health and well-being.V. Employ a site director on a paid or volunteer basis whom is responsible for

activities at the site. OAA Title lll-C1 funds may pay a maximum of five (5) hours per day of the site director's time.

VI. Contractor shall meet all requirements of 910 KAR 1:190 including allowing GADD to monitor contract compliance 12 times per year to evaluate compliance with nutrition policies and a minimum of one (1) time a year to monitor central kitchen.

C. Administer the Title lll-C2 Home Delivered Meals Program as follows:I. Provide one (1) hot or nontraditional home delivered meal per day, five (5) or

more days per week, for the same cost within each county.a. Provide documentation for approval for provision of non-traditional

meals.b. Include documentation of contact with participants who receive non-

traditional meal delivery less than once a week. More frequent contact is needed for the frail and isolated.

II. Home Delivered Meals can only be served to a participant who is unable to attend a congregate site because of illness or an incapacitating disability and there is no one in the home able to prepare a nutritious meal on a regular basis. The reason a participant is unable to attend and no one able to prepare a meal must be documented. A copy of this documentation shall be stored in a secure location at the provider site.


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III. Perform Nutrition Screening using the Nutrition Screening Questions required by DAlL. Responsibilities shall include:

a. The nutrition screening shall be completed when each participant is added to the program and at least annually thereafter. Nontraditional home delivered meal recipients must be assessed every six (6) months to remain in the program.

b. The score assigned to each question and the total score shall be recorded in SAMS and at the site which the screening was completed.

c. Record the following items at the site screening was completed:i. The need for further intervention as determined by a score of 6

or greater.ii. Intervention including Referral to a Registered Dietitian or

Physician must be provided based on score.iii. Follow up on previous interventions are the next screening must

be recorded.D. Administering the Homecare Home Delivered Meals Program as follows:

I. Provide a hot or nontraditional home delivered meal in accordance with a participant's plan of care for the same cost within each county. Provide documentation for approval for provision of non-traditional meals.

II. Home delivered meals can only be served to a participant who is unable to attend a congregate meal site because of illness or an incapacitating disability and there is no one in the home able to prepare a nutritious meal on a regular basis. The reason a participant is unable to attend and no one able to prepare a meal must be documented. A copy of this documentation shall be stored in a secure location at the provider site.

III. Nutrition Screening shall be performed using the Nutrition Screening Questions required by DAIL. Responsibilities shall include:

a. The nutrition screening shall be completed when each participant is added to the program and at least annually thereafter.

b. The score assigned to each question and the total score shall be recorded in SAMS and at the site which the screening was completed.

c. Record the following items at the site screening was completed:i. The need for further intervention as determined by a score of six

(6) or greater.ii. Intervention provided based on score.iii. Follow up on precious interventions are the next screening must

be recorded.E. Nutrition Education is a required component of the meals program and must be

provided at least once per month to all participants of the nutrition program for the elderly. In providing the monthly education, the Nutrition Service Provider shall ensure the monthly nutrition education be approved and delivered by a registered dietitian or certified nutritionist. The monthly education shall be available at all meal sites. The monthly use of the DAIL Senior Health and Wellness Newsletter meets all nutrition education requirements for both Congregate and Home Delivered Meals.

I. The service provider will provide an ongoing nutritional education and counseling program in all five counties located in the Gateway area. The program shall follow guidelines specified in the DAIL SOP (DAIL-NP-17.7) and include the following:

a. An ongoing annual nutrition plan;b. A minimum of one counseling session each month for seniors at each

senior center site; andc. The plan shall include how educational materials shall be provided to

home delivered meal clients as least monthly; andd. Nutrition education topics shall include at least the following:

i. Nutrition and its relevance to health promotion and disease prevention;


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ii. Consumer approaches to food safety and food purchasing;iii. Food fads and diets;iv. Physical activity; andv. Activities to modify behavior and improve health literacy,

including providing information and optimal nutrients. F. Provide GADD with statistical and other information necessary for state reporting

requirements.

4. Match Requirements and Program IncomeA. Local Match

For any local match, the Contractor shall meet the match requirements through allowable costs and/or third party in-kind contributions, state funds or local cash, pursuant to the Budget/Fiscal Summary form included as the budget attachment, along with substantial documentation to include but not limited to volunteer forms, provider invoices, and floor plan with square footage. The application of funds shall be in accordance with requirements for local match of the specific funding source, as referenced in 2 CFR 200.29, 2 CFR 200.306.

B. Administration on Aging (AOA) As stated in the OAA, Title III funds may be used for Senior centers and nutrition services. (85% federal - 15% state and/or local match)

C. The federal share of a project cost is earned only when the cost is accrued and the nonfederal share of the cost has been contributed. Receipt of federal funds (through reimbursement) does not constitute earning of these funds. Failure of the ADD to provide the required local match will result in proportionate reduction of the federal allotment.

D. Any interest income earned by the Contractor on any portion of the funds reimbursed under this agreement shall be used to expand services in the programs in which the interest is earned. It is also expressly understood that if interest income, earned from a specific fund dollar, is not expended for the same services in the same fiscal year in which it is earned, the funds shall be returned to the DAIL. Procedures to minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds and this disbursement by the Contractor shall be maintained.

E. Match shall be verified by a certified statement of the service provider and submitted to the ADD when applicable. DAIL retains the right to request a review of these documents.

F. Match may include state funds, local cash, third party in-kind contributions, unreimbursed expenditures, corporate funds or assets in accordance with requirements of the specific funding source.

G. Any program income shall be used to purchase additional services within the program they were collected, within the same year as collected.

H. Any program income collected by a provider may be retained or submitted to the ADD, at its discretion. If retained by the provider, any income shall be used to expand services in the programs in which the income is earned. A report of program income, by program, must be submitted to the ADD, with financial reports, for the ADD's approval. This report will then be submitted to DAIL

I. Collect, account for, provide source documentation, and expend program income in accordance with 2 CFR 200.80, 2 CFR 200.307, and as further defined by AOA Policy. Program income must be used for current costs i.e., costs incurred during the same budget period and in the same program, in which the income is earned.

J. Third party in-kind contributions shall be defined as stated in 45 CFR Part 92.24 and its application shall be subject to applicable portions of this regulation, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Federal Register Volume 78, No. 248 Subsection 200.96, and contractual provisions.

K. All training shall be documented using an agenda that includes training dates and times, topics of discussion, and the trainer(s) name and title. Documentation shall also include a sign-in sheet to verify training attendance.

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I. Except as provided in subsection (ii) of this section, an individual shall be eligible for congregate meals and congregate nutrition services if the individual:

a. Is aged sixty (60) or older;b. Is the spouse of an individual aged sixty (60) or older; orc. Has a disability and resides at home with the eligible older individual.

II. The AAAIL may, in accordance with 42 U.S.C. 3030g-21(2)(H), (I), provide a congregate meal to:

a. A volunteer providing services during meal hours; orb. An individual under age sixty (60) who:

i. Has a disability; andii. Resides in a housing facility primarily occupied by older

individuals at which congregate nutrition services are provided.B. Eligibility for Home Delivered meals shall be based on the following criteria:

I. An individual shall be eligible for Title III C-2 home-delivered meals and home-delivered nutrition services if the individual:

a. Is a person aged sixty (60) or over, or the spouse of a person aged sixty (60) or over;

b. Is unable to attend a congregate site because of illness or an incapacitating disability; and

c. Does not have a person in the home able to prepare a nutritious meal on a regular basis; or

d. Is under age sixty (60);i. Has a disability; andii. Resides with a homebound individual aged sixty (60) or over.

II. Eligibility for the Homecare Program home-delivered meals and nutrition services shall be in accordance with 910 KAR 1:180 and determined by the GADD’s Homecare Case Manager

a. Person age sixty (60) years of age or older;b. Not be eligible for the same or similar services through Medicaid; andc. Be functionally impaired in the performance of two (2) activities of daily

living, three (3) instrumental activities of daily living, or a combination of one (1) ADL and two (2) IADL’s;

d. Have a stable medical condition requiring skilled health services; ore. Currently reside in a skilled nursing facility, an intermediate care facility,

or a personal care facility and have the ability to be maintained at home if appropriate living arrangements and support systems are established.

C. All assessment, eligibility, home visits, and service provisions shall be entered into the Aging Services data base within ten (10) business days. (Gateway AAAIL Coordinator will determine eligibility for Title III C-2 and Homecare HDM participants.)

2.02─Deliverables

For Title lll-C1 Congregate Meals, Title lll-C2 and Homecare Home Delivered Meals the Contractor shall:

1. Serve the same number of units according to the final previous fiscal year SAMS number of units served.

2. Ensure every meal shall provide one-third (1/3) of the dietary reference intake (DRl), meet the requirements of the most recent Dietary Guidelines for Americans, and have been approved by a licensed dietitian or certified nutritionist. This includes emergency and shelf-stable meals.

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2.03─Reporting Requirements

The Contractor shall:1. Ensure all reported data is accurately reflected and documented in SAMS no later than the 8 th of

the following month of service. The SAMS report information shall match the information submitted on the backup report for each program. The SAMS information shall include:

A. All data required by the ADRC.B. Complete client record, including the DAIL approved assessment, intake, DAIL approved

plan of care, screening, and service units.C. Submit waiting list totals utilizing the form provided by DAIL monthly with invoices.D. Submit quarterly an updated waiting list by district/county in the DAIL approved format.

2. Allow GADD to monitor programs by March 21st annually.3. Conduct client satisfaction surveys have available for GADD and DAIL staff review during on-site

monitoring.4. For the Title lll-C1,Title lll-C2, and Homecare, the Contractor shall ensure cost effective meals by

collecting data including the information listed below. The information shall be available to the DAlL Dietician upon request and/or during monitoring.

A. Track and compare over-produced meal numbers for all providers. This would include meals produced, but not consumed by a participant.

B. Monitor food purchasing practices to ensure best cost.C. Monitor delivery times and routes.D. Maintain documentation of Home Delivered Meals clients who were not home to receive

meals/E. Review to ensure accuracy and compliance of provider invoices.F. Maximize use of volunteers and other unpaid staffing options. Track volunteer numbers

and service time.5. Submit a corrective action plan detailing what action will be taken to spend funds if the funds are

not forty percent (40%) spent at the end of the second quarter of the state fiscal year.6. The NAPIS State Program Reports are completed by the states to comply with AoA reporting

requirements for submission of annual performance reports. Three principal types of data are included in the NAPIS design: (1) performance data on programs and services funded by the OAA; (2) demographic/descriptive data on the elderly population obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau and other sources; and (3) descriptive data on the infrastructure of home- and community-based services in place to assist older persons, based on AoA studies and related reviews.The state's annual NAPIS report is a roll up compilation of the ADD's NAPIS Report. In order to successfully comply with the AOA requirement for continued funding, the Contractor shall assist the ADD to submit a timely correct and accurate NAPIS report that meets DAIL's requirements.

7. For all programs, the second party shall complete and submit monthly invoices including backup-reports that shall include programmatic and administrative cost categories and source documentation, as required by GADD/AAAIL. The AAAIL shall ensure all reported data is documented in SAMS. The SAMS report information shall match the information submitted on the backup report for each program. SAM’s information shall include all client and service data required by the GADD/AAAIL and DAIL. Any provider failing to maintain the data system or service entry may be terminated.

8. For all programs, the second party shall complete a year-end report documenting units and unduplicated people by county for each service provided for each fiscal year. The GADD/AAAIL shall have the right to deny any outstanding payments for noncompliance with this provision.

2.04─Pricing and Payment Requirements

GADD shall make payment to the Second Party only after:1. The Contract is approved by the Executive Director.2. An invoice is submitted in the form described herein.


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3. GADD’s program and financial offices have reviewed the invoice and included the information in its report to DAIL.

GADD reserves the right to delay payment until such time as DAIL has reimbursed GADD for the month’s expenses. Issuance of an invoice to the GADD by the Second Party constitutes an affirmation that the invoice truly and accurately represents work actually performed and expenses actually incurred. GADD shall reimburse the Second Party for services rendered only. If, for any reason, the Second Party is unable to render services, GADD shall not be liable for payment to the Second Party for the time period in which the Second Party does not provide the services for which GADD contracted. GADD retains the right to withhold payment if the Second Party does not comply with GADD programmatic and fiscal reporting and monitoring requirements.

Payments by GADD to the Contractor shall be conditioned upon receipt of appropriate, accurate, and actual invoices along with backup documentation including source documentation, submitted by the eighth (8th) day of each month following the month of service to GADD by the Contractor, as well as the Contractor's continued satisfactory performance, as determined by GADD, and shall be subject to the availability and allocation of local agency or governmental funds, or state or federal funds necessary to finance the performance of the services described in this Contract. If invoices are not received by the 8th, no approval or payment will take place until the following month's submission of invoices. In this event individual monthly invoices are required and will not be accepted in a combined amount on a single invoice. If notification of incorrect invoices is received, the Contractor will have two (2) business days to respond. If invoices are not correct in totality (financial and programmatic) by the 15 th day of each month following the month of service, payments will not be made until the following month with the submission of that month's invoice. This policy excludes the procedures for the month of June. June invoices shall be due to GADD in compliance with the Commonwealth's fiscal year close out procedure. June invoices shall be submitted seven (7) business days prior to the last day to post transactions to the current fiscal year. All services billed must be documented, as required, in SAMS, or other systems required by specific programs. Required data on invoices or invoice backup forms must match that data recorded in SAMS.

The anticipated program budget is included in Section 11 attachment - Anticipated FY 19 Funding

2.05-CHFS/DAIL & GADD/AAAIL Responsibilities

DAIL is designated as the sole state unit on aging for the state of Kentucky to develop and administer the state plan in Kentucky and is primarily responsible for the planning, policy development, administration, coordination, priority setting and evaluation of all state activities related to objectives of the Older Americans Act of 1965. DAIL may:

1. Provide technical assistance for successful completion of the tasks outlined in the Contract.2. Provide invoice forms and instructions to complete the Contract requirements.3. Ensure that all policy decisions, changes, interpretations, and reinterpretations affecting this

Contract are distributed promptly to the ADD.4. Maintain administrative regulations and procedures to assist in the implementation of Older

Americans Act programs and other appropriate programs that the Department deems necessary and furnish such regulations and procedures in writing to the ADD.

The GADD/AAAIL shall:1. Provide technical assistance for successful completion of the tasks outlined in the Contract.2. Provide invoice forms and instructions to complete the Contract requirements.3. Ensure that all policy decisions, changes, interpretations, and reinterpretations affecting this

Contract are distributed promptly to the Second Party.4. Maintain administrative regulations and procedures to assist in the implementation of Older

Americans Act programs and other appropriate programs that the Department deems necessary and furnish such regulations and procedures in writing to the Second Party.


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5. Monitor, evaluate and report on the service delivery activities of the second Party performed pursuant to this contract.

2.06─Monitoring Requirements – Federal and State

The Contractor shall:1. Monitor and evaluate the performance of all programs and activities initiated under the OAA for

quality and effectiveness (45 CFR 1321.11) and for compliance with the OAA and as applicable in accordance with DAIL SOPs.

2. Assist GADD in responding to DAIL monitoring reports by submission of and compliance with a corrective action plan based on monitoring results.

3. Monitor and respond to any fiscal and/or program exceptions established by evaluation, monitoring and/or auditing of this Contract, and resolve promptly any monitoring, fiscal and program audit exceptions by making direct payment or reduction of future reimbursement, or by other methods approved by GADD and DAIL.

4. Follow the same internal monitoring process for services provided by the Contractor as for those that are subcontracted.

5. Acknowledge that sub-awards and/or sub-providers to this Contract shall be subject to monitoring by GADD and DAIL staff on an as needed basis.

2.07─Performance and Evaluation

1. The Contractor shall:A. Submit 100% of program budgets, invoices with backup and source documentation and

reports on or before due date.B. Ensure 100% of the data required on budgets, invoices and reports are documented in

SAMS, by the 8th of the month following the month of service delivery.C. Allow GADD to perform required subcontract monitoring by March 21st of each year.D. Expend 99% of federal program funds by the end of the fiscal yearE. Expend 99% of state program funds by the end of the fiscal year.F. Ensure 100% of programs have conducted client satisfaction surveys.G. Submit 100% of completed client survey results to GADD by March 21st of each year.H. Demonstrate action toward expansion of local funding and financial resources.I. Ensure 100% of program staff meet qualifications according to program state regulations.J. Ensure 100% of staff training, according to program requirements, have been completed and

documented within three months of hire date.K. Ensure 100% of referrals and intakes shall be completed through the district's ADRC staff.L. Ensure 100% of persons place on a waiting list for services receive information on available

community resources based upon their need.M. Ensure 100% of in-home service recipients receive written information on contacting adult

protective services, information on alleviating caregiver stress and information on preventing financial exploitation on the first service visit and annually thereafter. If any changes are made in between the first and annual visit, recipients would receive the updated information.

N. Ensure 100% of all participants are notified of service delivery changes within five (5) business days as indicated to do so by GADD or DAIL.

O. Ensure 100% of all sub-providers are notified of service delivery changes within five (5) business days as indicated to do so by GADD or DAIL.

P. Ensure 100% of the units reported in SAMS match the units listed on the monthly invoices.


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2. Ensure that the following Core Performance Measures for Title lll-C1, Title lll-C2, and Homecare Home Delivered Meals for Older Persons are met as follows:A. Ensure 100% of participants annually have the nutrition screening completed and

interventions including a referral to a Registered Dietitian or Physician be made based on a score of 6 (six) or more.

B. Ensure 100% of participants receiving nontraditional meals have the nutrition screening completed every six (6) months and interventions including a referral to a Registered Dietitian or Physician be made based on a score of 6 (six) or more.

C. Ensure 100% of nutrition program providers shall have an educational program plan in place that includes at least 1 (one) monthly educational session on all required topics or utilize the DAlL Health and Wellness Newsletter.

2.08─Related Documents and Materials Incorporated by Reference

Older Americans Act & the Aging Network

Federal Register Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards

910 KAR 1:220. General administration, programs for older individuals and persons with Disabilities

910 KAR 1:170. Older Americans Act supportive services for the elderly

910 KAR 1:180 Homecare Program for the elderly

910 KAR 1:190. Nutrition program for older persons

200 KAR 2:006. Employees' reimbursement for travel

DAIL Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)

2.09─Information Technology Requirements

The online case management and service database, SAMS, and other standard forms are based on Microsoft technology. Inputs can only be made from computers that are capable of running various Microsoft technologies including Silverlight and require a high speed internet connection. Vendors will be required to demonstrate that they can meet the minimum technology requirements.

Electronic Health Record Technology Incentive Program - The Vendor shall comply with all applicable provisions of 42 CFR 495 where applicable.

The Contractor shall comply with the Financial Management System Requirements, which includes establishing and/or maintaining a financial management system that:

1. Provide accurate, current, and complete disclosure of the financial results of the functions and services performed under this Contract, in accordance with reporting requirements set forth in the guidelines for allowable costs found in the applicable documents: Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Federal Register Volume 78, No. 248 Rules and Regulations 2 CFR Part 200); and the federal agency's common rule.

2. Provides complete records that identify the source and application of funds for activities, functions, and services performed pursuant to this Contract. These records shall contain


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http://chfs.ky.gov/dail/DAILSOP.htm

http://www.lrc.ky.gov/kar/200/002/006.htm





https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/05/17/2017-09909/uniform-administrative-requirements-cost-principles-and-audit-requirements-for-federal-awards

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/05/17/2017-09909/uniform-administrative-requirements-cost-principles-and-audit-requirements-for-federal-awards

https://www.ncoa.org/public-policy-action/older-americans-act/


information pertaining to federal and/or state funds received, obligations, unobligated balances (if applicable), assets, liabilities, expenditures, and income.

3. Maintains effective control over and accountability for all funds, property, and other assets. The ADD shall safeguard all such assets and shall assure that they are used solely for authorized purposes in the provision of functions/services under this Contract. An inventory must be maintained and a complete physical inventory of all equipment and/or furniture purchased under programs outlined in this Contract must be conducted annually.

4. Comply with procedures for determining reasonableness and allowability of costs in accordance with the guidelines for allowable costs found in the applicable documents Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Federal Register Volume 78, No. 248 Rules and Regulations 2 CFR Part 200); and the federal agency's common rule.

5. Maintains accounting records that are supported by source documentation.

6. Ensures that no other funds or assets of the Agency shall be co-mingled with the funds provided for the programs to be administered under this Contract to any other program account, and that these funds shall not be utilized for any purposes except those specifically identified herein.

7. Monitors and responds to any fiscal and/or program exceptions established by evaluation, monitoring and/or auditing of this Contract, and resolve promptly any monitoring, fiscal and program audit exceptions by making direct payment or reduction of future reimbursement, or by other methods approved by DAIL.

8. Uses 2 CFR 200.402-405 as the basis for determining any "allowable cost," except as otherwise specified in this Contract.

9. All funds received from DAIL shall be expended solely for the use of implementing DAIL programs as budgeted and approved by DAIL. Any DAIL funds utilized for non-DAIL programs are subject to recoupment.

SECTION 3─FINANCE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

3.00─Award of Contract and Contract Terms and Conditions

3.00.01─Beginning of Work

All Memorandum of Agreements are not effective until approved by the GADD Executive Director and Kentucky Department for Aging and Independent Living. The contractor shall not commence any billable work until a valid contract has been fully executed. The contract, including the components referenced in Section 3.00.02, shall represent the entire agreement between the parties. Prior negotiations, representations, or agreements, either written or oral, between the parties hereto relating to the subject matter hereof shall be of no effect upon this contract.

3.00.02─Contract Components and Order of Precedence

The GADD’s acceptance of the Contractor’s offer in response to the Solicitation, indicated by the


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issuance of a Contract Award shall create a valid contract between the Parties consisting of the following:

1. Any written agreement between the Parties;2. Any addenda to the Solicitation;3. The Solicitation and all attachments thereto; 4. Any Best and Final Offer;5. Any clarifications concerning the Contractor’s proposal in response to the Solicitation;6. The Contractor’s proposal in response to the Solicitation.

In the event of any conflict between or among the provisions contained in the contract, the order of precedence shall be as enumerated above.

3.00.03─Term of Contract and Renewal Options

The initial term of the Contract is anticipated to be from July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. GADD/AAAIL is only authorized by law to contract on a fiscal year basis for the period July 1 to June 30 each year.

The terms and conditions of this contract may be extended or amended according to the provisions of KRS Chapter 45A. This contract may be renewed at the completion of the initial contract period for two (2) additional one (1) year periods upon the mutual agreement of the parties and approval of the GADD Executive Director.

Upon expiration of the initial term, the contract may be renewed in accordance with the terms and conditions in the original solicitation. The GADD/AAAIL reserves the right not to exercise any or all renewal options. The GADD/AAAIL reserves the right to extend the contract for a period less than the length of the above-referenced renewal period if such an extension is determined by the GADD Executive Director to be in the best interest of the GADD/AAAIL.

3.00.04─Changes and Modifications to the Contract

Pursuant to 200 KAR 5:311, no modification or change of any provision in the Contract shall be made, or construed to have been made, unless such modification is mutually agreed to in writing by the Contractor and the GADD, and incorporated as a written amendment by the Agency prior to the effective date of such modification or change. Modification shall be subject to prior approval from the Secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet, or this authorized designee, and the LRC Government Contract Review Committee. Memoranda of Understanding, written clarification, and/or other correspondence shall not be construed as amendments to the Contract.

3.00.05─Notices

Unless otherwise instructed, all notices, consents, and other communications required and/or permitted by the Contract shall be in writing.

After the Award of Contract, all communications of a contractual or legal nature are to be in writing and sent to the GADD Executive Director, with a copy to the Sole Point of Contact listed on the title page immediately preceding the Table of Contents.

Notices made by the GADD to the vendor shall be sent to the Vendor Representative resulting contract.

3.01─Personal Service Contract (PSC) Standard Terms and Conditions


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The GADD has concluded that either its personnel are not available to perform said function, or it would not be feasible to utilize its personnel to perform said function; and the Vendor is available and qualified to perform such function; and for the abovementioned reasons, the GADD desires to avail itself of the services of the second party;

3.01.01─Effective Date

The anticipated effective date of the initial contract term is July 1, 2018. This contract is not effective until the GADD Executive Director or his authorized designee has approved the contract and until the contract has been fully executed by all parties.

Payments on personal service contracts and memoranda of agreement shall not be authorized for services rendered until after contract approval.

3.01.02─Renewals

See Section 4.38─Contract Renewals

3.01.03─LRC Policies

See Section 4.39─LRC Policies

3.01.04─Choice of Law and Forum

See Section 4.40─Choice of Law and Forum

3.01.05─Cancellation

See Section 4.41─Cancellation

3.01.06─Funding Out Provision

See Section 4.42─Funding Out Provision

3.01.07─Reduction in Contract Worker Hours

See Section 4.43─Reduction in Contract Worker Hours

3.01.08─Authorized to do Business in Kentucky

See Section 4.44─Authorized to do Business in Kentucky

3.01.09─Registration with the Secretary of State by a Foreign Entity

See Section 4.45─Registration with the Secretary of State by a Foreign Entity

3.01.10─Invoices for fees

The Contractor shall maintain supporting documents to substantiate invoices and shall furnish same if required by GADD or state government. The invoice must conform to the method described in this contract.

No payment shall be made on any personal service contract unless the individual, firm, partnership, or corporation awarded the personal service contract submits its invoice for payment on a form established by the GADD.


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3.01.11─Travel expenses, if authorized

The Contractor shall be paid for no travel expenses, unless and except as specifically authorized by the specifications of this contract, or authorized in advance and in writing by the GADD. Either original or certified copies of receipts must be submitted for airline tickets, hotel bills, restaurant charges, rental car charges, and any other miscellaneous expenses.

3.01.12─Other expenses, if authorized herein

The Contractor shall be reimbursed for no other expenses of any kind, unless and except as specifically authorized within the specifications of this contract, or authorized in advance and in writing by the GADD.

If the reimbursement of such expenses is authorized, the reimbursement shall be only on an out-of-pocket basis. Request for payment of same shall be processed upon receipt from the Contractor of valid, itemized statements submitted periodically for payment at the time any fees are due. The Contractor shall maintain supporting documents that substantiate every claim for expenses and shall furnish copies of same in support of requests for payment submitted to the GADD.

3.01.13─Purchasing and specifications

See Section 4.46─Purchasing and Specifications

3.01.14─Conflict-of-interest laws and principles

See Section 4.47─Conflict-of-Interest Laws and Principles

3.01.15─Campaign finance

See Section 4.48─Campaign Finance

3.01.16─Access to Records

See Section 4.49─Access to Records

3.01.17─Protest

See Section 4.50─Protest

3.01.18─Social security

See Section 4.51─Social Security

3.01.19─Violation of tax and employment laws

See Section 4.52─Violation of Tax and Employment Laws

3.01.20─Discrimination

See Section 4.53─Discrimination Prohibited (Because of Race, Religion, Color, National Origin,Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Age, or Disability)

3.02─Contract Components and Order of Precedence


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See Section 3.00.02─Contract Components and Order of Precedence

3.03─Term of Contract and Renewal Options

See Section 3.00.03─Term of Contract and Renewal Options

3.04─Changes and Modifications to the Contract

See Section 3.00.04─Changes and Modifications to the Contract

3.05─Changes in Scope

GADD may, at any time by written order, make changes within the general scope of the Contract. No changes in scope are to be conducted except at the approval of the GADD through the process described in Section 3.00.04—Changes and Modifications to the Contract.


If GADD determines that deliverables due under the Contract are not in conformance with the terms and conditions of the Contract, GADD may request the Contractor to deliver assurances in the form of additional Contractor resources and to demonstrate that other major schedules will not be affected. GADD shall determine the quantity and quality of such additional resources and failure to comply may constitute default by the Contractor.

3.07─Notices

See Section 3.00.05─Notices

3.08─Payment

The fees and expenses relative to the performance of the services outlined in the Contract shall not exceed the amount as approved in the Contract. The services are to be performed during the term of the Contract. The Contract is not effective and binding until approved by the GADD Executive Director.

Contractor’s invoice shall constitute an affirmation by the Contractor that the invoice truly and accurately represents work actually performed and expenses actually incurred. The contractor shall maintain supporting documents to substantiate invoices and shall furnish same if required by GADD. GADD will make payment within thirty (30) working days of receipt of the Contractor’s invoice or of acceptance of goods and/or services in accordance with KRS 45.453, KRS 45.454 and KRS 44.010. Invoices for payment shall be submitted to the Financial Department of GADD and to the sole point of contact on the title page or his/her representative.

Payments are predicated upon successful completion and acceptance of the described services and delivery of the required documentation.

Pursuant to KRS 45A.695, no payment shall be made on any personal service contract unless the individual, firm, partnership, or corporation awarded the personal service contract submits its invoice for payment on a form established by the GADD.

3.09─Expenses


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The successful applicant shall be paid a fixed cost per unit of service based on the actual number of units provided during each contract period as detailed in the contract. No other expenses will be reimbursed.


The Contractor shall not refer to the Award of Contract in commercial advertising in such a manner as to state or imply that the firm or its services are endorsed or preferred by the Commonwealth of Kentucky or GADD.


This contract does not guarantee any minimum use of services. The Cabinet reserves the right to leave all, or any portion, of the contract unused and/or to establish other contracts for additional and/or related services.

3.12─Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act Compliance

See Section 5.01.01─Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act Compliance

3.13─Minimum Wage for the GADD’s Service Providers

The Contractor shall pay its employees performing services under this contract a livable wage rate that meets the higher of either the current federal minimum wage rate or the minimum wage rate set by the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The current minimum wage rate is $7.25 hourly.

SECTION 4─GADD STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The following standard terms and conditions shall be applicable to the solicitation and any contract(s) awarded.

4.00─Attachment(s)

The Attachment(s) as referenced in this Contract is/are incorporated into this Contract and is/are binding on all Parties. If an Attachment(s) is/are in conflict with this Contract and its contract clause(s), this Contract shall prevail.


If first party determines that deliverables due under the Contract are not in conformance with the terms and conditions of the Contract, first party may request the Contractor to deliver assurances in the form of additional Contractor resources and to demonstrate that other major schedules will not be affected. The Commonwealth shall determine the quantity and quality of such additional resources and failure to comply may constitute default by the Contractor.



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The Contractor shall not refer to the Award of Contract in commercial advertising in such a manner as to state or imply that the firm or its services are endorsed or preferred by the Commonwealth of Kentucky or GADD.


This contract does not guarantee any minimum use of services. The GADD reserves the right to leave all or any portion, of the contract unused and/or to establish other contracts for additional and/or related services.

4.04─Minority Recruitment, Hiring and Reporting Requirements

The Contractor shall maintain and provide documentation, as needed, of its minority recruiting and hiring policies and procedures, and make available, upon request, a report of these activities.

4.05─Assignment

This Contract shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the respective legal successors of the Parties. However, neither this Contract nor any rights or obligations hereunder may be assigned, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of GADD.

4.06─Bankruptcy

In the event the Contractor becomes the subject debtor in a case pending under the Federal Bankruptcy Code, the GADD’s right to terminate this Contract may be subject to the rights of a trustee in bankruptcy to assume or assign this Contract. The trustee shall not have the right to assume or assign this Contract unless the trustee:

1. promptly cures all defaults under this Contract;

2. promptly compensates the Commonwealth for the monetary damages incurred as a result of such default, and

3. provides adequate assurance of future performance, as determined by the GADD.

4.07─Contractor Cooperation in Related Efforts

The GADD may undertake or award other contracts for additional or related work, services, supplies, or commodities, and the Contractor shall fully cooperate with such other contractors and GADD employees. The Contractor shall not commit or permit any act that will interfere with the performance of work by any other contractor or by GADD employees.

4.08─Headings

The section headings in this Contract are for reference and convenience only and shall not have any effect on the construction or legal effect of this Contract.

4.09─Severability


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It is understood and agreed by the Parties that if any part, term, or provision of this Contract is held by the courts to be illegal or in conflict with any law of the Commonwealth of Kentucky or of the United States of America, the validity of the remaining portions or provisions shall not be affected, and the rights and obligations of the Parties shall be construed and enforced as if the Contract did not contain the particular part, term, or provision held to be invalid, if the remainder of the Contract is capable of performance.

4.10─Indemnification

The Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless GADD and its agents, representatives, officers, directors, employees, insurers, successors, and assigns from and against any and all expenses, costs (including attorneys’ fees), causes of action, liability, loss and/or damages suffered or incurred by it or any of them, that results from or arises out of (a) this Contract; (b) any and all acts of the Contractor and or its Subcontractor(s); (c) the policies and procedures of the Contractor, specifically including all Contractor employment practices employed by Contractor during the term of this or any prior Agreement with GADD; (d) any dishonest, fraudulent, criminal, or negligent or unauthorized acts or errors or omissions which are committed by Contractor or any of the Contractor’s employees or agents or Subcontractors; (e) the publication translation, reproduction, delivery, performance, use or disposition of any data produced by GADD in an unauthorized manner, provided that such action was not taken by Contractor or as a result of the express written request of GADD; or (f) Contractor failure to comply with any applicable state or federal laws or regulations.

Provided, however, in the event the Contractor is a state agency or subcontracts for services with a state agency subject to the jurisdiction of the Board of Claims pursuant to KRS 44.070 through KRS 44.160, the state agency's tort liability shall be limited to an award from the Board of Claims up to the jurisdictional amount.

4.11─Sovereign Immunity

The Parties expressly agree that no provision of this Contract is in any way intended to constitute a waiver by GADD, CHFS, or the Commonwealth of Kentucky of any immunities from suit or from liability that GADD, CHFS, or the Commonwealth of Kentucky may have by operation of law.

4.12─Force Majeure

Neither Party shall be liable for public utility performance (e.g., Postal service, telephone or water company) or for the consequence of public utility non-performance. Events or conditions beyond the reasonable control of the Parties, such as natural disasters, fires, floods, elements, transportation crashes, or utility failures shall not be construed as non-performance, nor shall reductions be applied as a result of such events, provided that GADD shall have the right to obtain the necessary services elsewhere in the event of such non-performance by the Contractor and the Parties shall negotiate in good faith any appropriate offset to the compensation payable under this Contract. The Contractor shall cooperate and shall require that any Sub Contractor cooperate with GADD in such event. The existence of such causes of delay or failure will extend the period of performance in the exercise of reasonable diligence until after the causes of delay or failure have been removed. Each Party must inform the other in writing with proof of receipt within five (5) business days of the existence of a force majeure event or otherwise waive this right as a defense.

4.13─Code of Ethics

The Contractor and all professional personnel who may provide services under this contract or any subcontract with the Contractor shall be familiar with and abide by any and all code of ethics or conduct


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as designated by GADD that have been established by a national or regional association and are generally recognized as being applicable. Failure of the Contractor to abide by the applicable code of ethics shall result in the immediate termination of the contract.

4.14─Notices and Pamphlets

All notices, employment, advertisements, information pamphlets, research reports, and similar public notices prepared and released by the Contractor, pursuant to this Contract, shall include a statement identifying the appropriate source of funds, for the project or service, including but not limited to, identifying whether the funding is in whole or in part from GADD, federal, CHFS, or other state funds.


All services provided by the Contractor under the terms and conditions of this Contract shall be delivered in accordance with:

1. All applicable federal and state statutes and regulations as they are currently in effect;

2. All commitments and assurances as set forth in all CHFS grant awards with respect to goals, strategies, funding, and outcomes made by the Commonwealth as required by and contained in grant applications to federal agencies, foundations, and other agencies providing grant funding and in the resulting award notices from those agencies; and

3. All final federally-funded grant award terms and conditions, including federal reporting and expenditure requirements, for any federally-funded proposed project developed jointly by the Contractor and GADD and submitted to a federal agency.

4.16─Total Amount of Funds and Budget Revisions

The Contractor shall not be reimbursed for any expenses other than those expressly prescribed in this Contract and other Attachments incorporated herein by reference. GADD shall have the right to recoup the amount of any overpayment, regardless of the reason for the overpayment. Any reconciliation or settlement of fund balances contained in the Summary Line Item Section of this Contract shall be negotiated between GADD and the Contractor and determined as soon as feasible before the end of the scope of work as set forth under the Contract.

The Contractor shall not request a budget revision within the last sixty (60) days of the contract period.

4.17─Subcontractors

Unless provided in the scope of work and pre-approved by GADD, the Contractor shall make no subcontract with any other party for furnishing any of the work or services herein. This provision shall not require the approval of contracts of employment between the Contractor and personnel assigned for services thereunder. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for performance of the entire Contract whether or not subcontractors are used.

All references to the Contractor shall be construed to encompass both the Contractor and any subcontractors of the Second Party.

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The Contractor shall have a Contract with any subcontractor that the Second Party contracts with to meet the statement of work, method of payment, and deliverables of this Contract that specifies the responsibilities of the parties and the cost. In addition, the Second Party’s Contract with the subcontractor shall specify that all requirements of this Contract are applicable and binding on the subcontractor. Any plan to subcontract any of the provisions of this Contract must be set forth in the Contractor’s proposal for the delivery of products or services and included in the body of the contract in the subcontractor’s section. The subcontractor must make available to the Contractor, GADD, and to CHFS, if requested, copies of personnel records and documentation of employees’ compliance with the terms and conditions of this Contract.

No obligation or right of the Contractor under this Contract shall be subcontracted to another, without prior written approval, of GADD after GADD has had the opportunity to review all contract documents setting forth the terms and conditions for the subcontract. The Contractor, upon the GADD’s request, shall submit the subcontract for approval to the sole point of contact on the title page.

4.17.02─Subcontractor Monitoring Requirements

The Contractor shall monitor subcontractors for programmatic and fiscal compliance with the terms and conditions of this Contract and those specific provisions set out under the Second Party’s contract with the subcontractor. The Contractor agrees to utilize restraints or requirements imposed by such factors as generally accepted sound business practices, arm’s length bargaining, Federal and State laws regulations, and terms and conditions of the federal grant award in contracting with subcontractors.

The Contractor further understands and agrees, and shall ensure that any Subcontractor understands and agrees, that GADD, CHFS and any of its duly authorized agents or representatives shall have access to any books, documents, papers, records, or any other materials which are pertinent to this contract or Subcontract, for the purposes of making monitoring, auditing, examination, excerpts, and transcriptions.

4.18─Indirect Cost

This solicitation is for a fixed unit price contract, except as otherwise authorized within unit cost calculation, no indirect costs shall be reimbursed.

4.19─Financial Record Retention

The Contractor agrees to maintain all records pertaining to this contract for a period of not less than three (3) years after all matters pertaining to this contract (e.g., audit, settlement of audit exceptions, disputes) are resolved in accordance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and policies (except as may otherwise be specified in this contract).

4.20─Response/Compliance with Audit Findings

The Contractor shall take action to ensure its or a subcontractor’s compliance with or correction of any finding of noncompliance with any law, regulation, audit requirement, or generally accepted accounting principle relating to the services and deliverables or any other deficiency contained in any audit, review, or inspection conducted under this section. This action will include Contractor’s delivery to GADD, for GADD’s approval, a Corrective Action Plan that addresses deficiencies identified in any audit(s), review(s), or inspection(s) within thirty (30) calendar days of the close of the audit(s), review(s), or inspection(s).


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The Contractor shall bear the expense of compliance with any finding of noncompliance that is:

1. Required by a Kentucky or Federal law, regulation, rule or other audit requirement relating to Contractor’s business;

2. Performed by Contractor as part of this Contract; or

3. Necessary due to Contractor’s noncompliance with any law, regulation, rule, or audit requirement imposed on Contractor.

4.21─Equipment and Property

The Contractor shall not purchase equipment or property with contract funds, unless and except as specifically authorized under the scope of work and specifications of this Contract.

If equipment and property purchases are specifically allowed by the Scope of Work the following shall apply:

4.21.01─Property of CHFS

Equipment and property purchased by GADD or CHFS for the purposes of fulfilling the requirements of this Contract, and which may include, but not be limited to, furniture, computer software, computer hardware, office equipment, and supplies are considered the property of CHFS with any single item purchase of $500.00 or greater, as well as single item purchases of $5000.00 or greater (capital expenditures), requiring prior approval by the Cabinet. Any Capital Expenditures of $5,000 or greater with Federal Dollars must also have the Federal Agency Prior Approval before the Federal government will allow the costs in accordance with 2 CFR, Part 200. All computer and information technology equipment purchases, regardless of cost, require prior approval from the Finance and Administration Cabinet’s Commonwealth Office of Technology and must comply with state technology standards. All required prior approvals shall be obtained by e-mailing the Sole Point of Contact referenced on the Title Page of this contract. This equipment and property will remain as such, unless otherwise set forth in this Contract or other controlling documents incorporated herein by reference.

4.21.02─Property Control Ledger/Logs

The Contractor shall maintain a property control ledger/log that lists all property and/or furniture provided (whether leased or purchased) by GADD or CHFS with funds from this contract. As items are procured, a copy of the information that follows must be provided immediately to the CHFS Agency Property Officer such that a bar-coded Asset Tag can be assigned for all items with a cost of $500 or more. The Contractor shall immediately affix the tag provided to the corresponding property.

1. GADD and CHFS Property Tag Number;2. Equipment serial number;3. Full Description of the item including make, model, color, etc; 4. Unit invoice to include all cost (i.e. upgrades to the item such as additional computer

memory purchased);5. Date of purchase and/or lease;6. Location where the equipment and furniture are located, include full address and state

building number when applicable; and7. Name of individual responsible for the equipment.


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Once tagged and upon receipt of the following information for all items purchased, the first party will secure insurance coverage for the item. If the Contractor fails to report the required information, loss of the item will be at their expense.

If there is a change to the information above during the course of this contract, a CHFS 117 is required to be submitted to the CHFS Agency Property Officer.

4.21.03─Requirement of Inventory

1. Inventory Tracking

The Contractor shall conduct a complete, physical inventory of all equipment and/or furniture provided by CHFS and/or purchased with funds from this contract and provides such to the CHFS Agency Property Officer by February 1st of each year unless otherwise stated herein. Said findings shall include the information in Section 4.21.02 and be submitted to the point of contact identified on the title page as well as acknowledgement that the item was located or missing, and where applicable the steps taken to locate the item and/or report such to the police. If an item is/has been transferred to another location or there is a custodian change, a CHFS-117 form is to be immediately completed and routed to the Cabinet’s Agency Property Officer, but no later than February 1st, or as otherwise stated, with the corresponding inventory.

2. Loss/Destruction

The Contractor shall immediately notify the GADD and the Department immediately if an item purchased by CHFS is damaged, missing, or stolen. In compliance with KRS 45.313, the Contractor shall forward in writing to CHFS the item description and corresponding property tag number with a written explanation of how the item was damaged, missing, and a police report if the item was stolen. The Department will immediately notify the Agency Property Officer and the DFM, such that the proper steps can be taken to document/claim this loss to support replacement of the item if possible.

3. Surplus

All state owned property and supplies no longer needed, may be declared surplus and disposed of upon prior approval from the Cabinet. The CHFS, Office of Administration and Technology Services staff are responsible for sanitizing all computer equipment prior to disposal. Upon identification of items to be surplused or returned, the Contractor shall complete a B-217 and mail it to the CHFS Agency Property Officer with a copy to the Department within thirty (30) calendar days when any of the following occurs:

A. The equipment or furniture is no longer needed by the Contractor and is available for surplus;

B. The contract is terminated; or

C. The contract period ends and will not be renewed.

Upon receipt of the B-217, the Agency’s property officer shall review the fixed asset information and advise if the disposal method requested is approved. If the item(s) were purchased by federal funds, any funds received from the sale of the equipment having an acquisition cost of $5,000 or more, must be credited against the appropriate federal grant.


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As soon as possible, but no later than five (5) business days of terminating this contract for any reason, the Contractor shall deliver to CHFS a complete and current inventory, including the information referenced in Section 4.21.02, of any and all of the Cabinet’s equipment and furniture in its possession, custody, or control. Within thirty (30) business days of the contract expiration/termination date, the Contractor shall return or make available any equipment and/or furniture.

If needed, both the CHFS 117 and 217 forms can be obtained by contacting Sole Point of Contact listed on the Title Page.

4.22─Litigation Bond

The Offeror must provide a Litigation Bond in the amount of two million and five hundred thousand dollars ($2,500,000). The Litigation Bond shall remain in effect for two (2) years from the deadline for Proposal Submission. The Litigation Bond must be in the form of a policy or certificate issued by a surety company licensed to do business in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. In lieu of a Litigation Bond, an Offeror may file securities or an irrevocable Letter of Credit in the form required by KRS 154A.100 and KRS 154A.600 (5).

The GADD reserves the right to make a claim upon the Litigation Bond if all of the following apply:

1. The Offeror brings any legal action against the GADD, any officer or employee of the GADD, any consultant or employee of a consultant under Contract with the GADD, or any Retailer, over the issuance of the RFP, the selection of the Successful Offeror, or execution of a Contract with the Successful Offeror.

2. The GADD or such other party is the prevailing party at the conclusion of the legal action.

3. A court determines that the action or any portion thereof was frivolous or was brought in bad faith, or was not brought upon reasonable grounds.

4. Following the signing of a Contract with the Successful Offeror, the Litigation Bond of any Offeror may be released upon acceptance by the GADD of an Offeror’s covenant not to sue.

4.23─Maintenance of Insurance

During the term of this Contract, the Contractor shall maintain and shall require any Subcontractor to maintain their directors and officers liability insurance, workers' compensation insurance, employer liability insurance, and such other liability insurance as reasonably necessary in the Contractor's business judgment to provide adequate coverage against losses and liabilities attributable to the respective acts or omissions of the Contractor and the Subcontractor(s) in the performance of this Contract. The Contractor shall provide or cause to be provided and shall require any Subcontractor to provide or cause to be provided evidence of such coverage upon request.

To the extent that the Contractor and any Subcontractor are not self-insured, each shall, in any event, name GADD as an additional insured on any policy of coverage, with the exception of the workers compensation and any reinsurance. The Contractor and any Subcontractor shall notify GADD of the evidence of insurance coverage within five (5) business days of coverage. Notice shall be sent in writing to the GADD.

GADD shall not be responsible for any premiums or assessments on the policy or policies held by the Contractor or any Subcontractor under this Contract. GADD may, at its sole option, pay one or more premiums, if it decides that to do so would be in the best interest of the GADD. Should GADD exercise


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this option, it shall be fully reimbursed by the Contractor, either by Contractor directly or by an offset against future payments.

The Certificate of Insurance for any policy other than self-insurance or any reinsurance must require that the insurer shall not cancel the coverage without thirty (30) days prior written notice to GADD.

Contractor shall notify GADD within five (5) business days of any cancellation or interruption of Contractor or Subcontractor’s insurance coverage. GADD shall require in any subcontracts that the Subcontractor provide such notice within five (5) business days the Contractor and GADD. Contractor shall assure and require that any Subcontractor assure that insurance is in effect at all times during the life of this Contract. If their respective insurance coverage expires at any time during the term of this Contract, the Contractor and any Subcontractor shall provide at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the expiration date, to the extent possible, a new Certificate of Insurance evidencing coverage as provided herein for not less than the remainder of the term of this Contract.

4.24─Research Project Approval and Institutional Review Board Requirements

Any proposed research project undertaken under the terms and conditions of this Contract shall follow the procedures and protocols established under 920 KAR 1:060 which provide for a Cabinet review of research projects supported or funded in whole or in part through CHFS. If the proposed research project involves human subjects, it shall comply with federal regulations 45 CFR 46 and the requirements of the Cabinet’s Institutional Review Board for the Protection of Human Subjects, which CHFS is required to establish and maintain to protect the rights and welfare of human subjects of research conducted or sponsored by CHFS. The project manager assigned by CHFS will provide all documentation and protocols for review and approval by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services Institutional Board. No research may begin until such time as the Board reviews and approves the project.

4.25─Scientific Misconduct

The Contractor shall set out a procedure for the inquiry, investigation, appeal, and disposition of complaints alleging misconduct in activities involving any and all research projects funded, in whole or in part, with federal funds included in this Contract, and as authorized under the Public Health Services research grants. Such policies and procedures shall be in accordance with the provisions of 42 CFR 50.101 to 50.104 and 900 KAR 1:080 as amended, and shall be made available, upon request, to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. The Contractor shall immediately report to CHFS any activity reported to the Contractor under these terms and conditions. Notice shall be sent in writing to the Department and GADD.

4.26─Intellectual Property

The Contractor agrees that any formulae, methodology, other reports and compilations of data provided by the GADD to the Contractor for the purposes of meeting the terms and conditions of this Contract shall be the exclusive property of the GADD, unless the specific ownership of any proposed or developed formulae, methodology or data compilation analyses is otherwise identified in any Attachment(s). The Contractor further agrees that any formulae, methodology, other reports and compilations of data prepared or produced by the Contractor during the course of work pursuant to this Contract shall be made available to GADD and CHFS for the Cabinet’s use upon request and without charge. Any use of these materials other than for the purposes of meeting the terms and conditions of this Contract must be reviewed and approved in advance by GADD.

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this Contract, appropriate credit for the funding source must be given. This provision shall be included in any subcontract, including contracting for staff, issued by the Contractor under this Contract.

Any proposed project under the scope of work for any of the Projects set forth under the Summary Line Item Section in this Contract shall include specific documentation and justification for titles of ownership as:

1. Patents;

2. Trademarks as proposed or registered with the U. S. Patent and Trademark Office; or

3. Copyrights proposed or certified with the Library of Congress, U.S. Copyright Office.


Upon receipt of notice of termination of the Contract from GADD, the Contractor shall provide any turnover assistance reasonably necessary to enable GADD or its designee to effectively close out the Contract and move the work to another vendor or to perform the work by itself.

4.28─Licensure, Certification, and Registration

The Contractor shall:

1. Ensure that each employee under contract or in its employ obtains and maintains all appropriate licenses, registrations, and/or certifications (at all times) necessary to the extent such are required for performance under this Contract;

2. Ensure that it has readily accessible copies of licenses, registration and/or certifications necessary for each employee under contract or in its employ; and

3. Produce copies of any employee’s license, registration and/or certification at the request of GADD or its designee.

4.29─Permits, Licenses, Taxes, and Laws

The Contractor shall procure all necessary permits and licenses and abide by all applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances of all Federal, State, and local governments in which work under this Contract is performed.

The Contractor shall pay any sales, use, personal property and income taxes arising out of this Contract and the transaction contemplated hereby. Any other taxes levied upon this Contract, the transaction, or the equipment or services delivered pursuant hereto shall be borne by the Contractor.

4.30─Legal Proceedings

Except as specifically disclosed in writing to GADD by the Contractor, prior to the date of this Contract, Contractor certifies there are no suits, investigations, or other proceedings pending or threatened against Contractor or any subcontractor which would have a material effect on Contractor's ability to perform under this Contract, or on Subcontractors ability to perform under their respective subcontracts, if applicable. Further, the Contractor shall use its best efforts to notify GADD within one (1) business day,


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and in writing within three (3) business days, of all suits, investigations, or other proceedings involving Contractor related to this Contract. The Contractor shall send written notice to the GADD.

4.31─Certification Regarding Drug Free Workplace

The Contractor hereby certifies that it will, or will continue to, provide a drug free workplace in accordance with 45 CFR Part 182. The Contractor shall at a minimum:

1. Publish a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession or use of a controlled substance is prohibited from the Contractor’s workplace and specifying actions that will be taken against employees for violation of such prohibition;

2. Establish an ongoing drug free awareness program to inform employees about:

A. The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;

B. The Contractor’s policy of maintaining a drug free workplace;

C. Available drug counseling, rehabilitation and employee assistance programs; and

D. The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violation.

4.32─Confidential Information

The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 and instruct its employees to use the same degree of care as it uses with its own data to keep confidential information concerning client data, the business of the GADD, its financial affairs, its relations with its citizens and its employees, as well as any other information which may be specifically classified as confidential by the GADD in writing to the Contractor. All Federal and State Regulations and Statutes related to confidentiality shall be applicable to the Contractor. The Contractor shall have an appropriate agreement with its employees to that effect, provided however, that the foregoing will not apply to:

1. Information which the GADD has released in writing from being maintained in confidence;

2. Information which at the time of disclosure is in the public domain by having been printed and published and available to the public in libraries or other public places where such data is usually collected; or

3. Information, which, after disclosure, becomes part of the public domain as defined above, through no act of the Contractor; or

4. Information required to be disclosed by law.

The Contractor shall have an appropriate agreement with its Subcontractors extending these confidentiality requirements to all Subcontractors’ employees.

The Contractor is a nonaffiliated third party as defined by KRS 61.931, and as such agrees to protect personal information in accordance with KRS 61.932 and KRS 61.933.

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The Contractor agrees that it and any employee or agent acting on its behalf in providing services under this Contract will abide by the state and federal rules and regulations governing access to and use of information and data provided by GADD or collected by the Contractor and will use such information or data only for those purposes expressly delineated, defined and authorized in this Contract. In the performance of services under this Contract, the Contractor agrees as follows:

1. The Contractor shall cause all personnel who may have access to confidential information provided by GADD to enter into GADD approved confidentiality agreements and shall maintain such confidentiality agreements on file. GADD reserves the right to direct the removal from contract administration, or the termination of access to GADD provided information, for any individual covered by this Contract who has not signed a confidentiality agreement.

2. Any subcontractor, their agent, and any of their employees who enter into any type of agreement to fulfill the requirements of this contractual agreement with the Contractor, must provide written assurances that they and any of their agents will abide by the terms of confidentiality as set forth in this Contract, as well as any federal or state confidentially agreements which may govern the terms and conditions in this Contract.

3. Any dissemination of information about projects funded and the scope of work described in the terms and conditions of this Contract, must be fully documented and reviewed by the GADD or the Cabinet’s project manager before any representation, electronic or otherwise, of projects, their funding sources, use of data, or data analyses may be posted to a web page or otherwise published.

4. The Contractor shall permit unrestricted access on demand to personnel of the GADD, the Cabinet, the Office of the Attorney General, the Office of the Auditor of Public Accounts, and any representative of a government funding agency authorized to review records for audit or investigation purposes to its current policies and procedures for ensuring compliance with these confidentiality requirements, the confidentiality agreements with its personnel, and subcontractor confidentiality assurances.

4.34─HIPAA Confidentiality Compliance

The Contractor agrees to abide by the “HIPAA Privacy Rule,” 45 CFR Parts 160 and 164, established under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, Public Law 104-191 (42 USC 1320d) to protect the security, confidentiality, and integrity of health information. In the event, the Contractor is determined to be a business associate under HIPAA Privacy Rule, the Contractor agrees to execute a separate Business Associate Agreement, and use and disclose Protected Health Information only in accordance with HIPAA Privacy Rule.

4.35─No Grant of Employment or Agency

Nothing in this Contract shall be construed, in any way, as granting to any individual providing services under the Contract any of the claims, privileges, or rights established or recognized under KRS Chapter 18A or KAR Title 101.

At no point shall any individual providing services under this Contract be considered an employee of GADD, for any purpose, including but not limited to unemployment, taxes, withholding, health insurance, liability, retirement, workers’ compensation, vacation, sick or other leave, the Family Medical Leave Act, accrued benefits, evaluations, or any other purpose. At all times, any such individual shall be considered and deemed to be an employee of the Contractor.


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In no event shall any employee of the Contractor be deemed to be a third-party beneficiary of this Contract or an agent or an employee of the GADD.

4.36─The Contract

GADD has concluded that either its personnel are not available to perform said function, or it would not be feasible to utilize its personnel to perform said function; and the Contractor is available and qualified to perform such function; and for the abovementioned reasons, GADD desires to avail itself of the services of the Contractor.

4.37─Effective Date of Contract and Earliest Date of Payment

This agreement is not effective and binding until the GADD Executive Director or his/her authorized designee have approved the contract. The anticipated effective date of the initial contract period is July 1, 2018.

Payments on personal service contracts and memoranda of agreement shall not be authorized for services rendered until after contract approval.

4.38─Contract Renewals

Upon expiration of the initial term, contract renewal shall be subject to prior approval from the GADD Executive Director or his/her authorized designee and contingent upon available funding. The GADD reserves the right to renew this contract for up to two (2) additional one (1) year periods.

4.39─LRC Policies

Pursuant to KRS 45A.725, LRC has established policies which govern rates payable for certain professional services. These are located on the LRC webpage (http://www.lrc.ky.gov/Statcomm/Contracts/homepage.htm) and would impact any contract established under KRS 45A.690 et seq., where applicable.

4.40─Choice of Law and Forum

All questions as to the execution, validity, interpretation, construction and performance of this agreement shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Furthermore, the parties hereto agree that any legal action which is brought on the basis of this agreement shall be filed in the Rowan County Circuit Court of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

4.41─Cancellation

The GADD shall have the right to terminate and cancel this contract at any time not to exceed thirty (30) days written notice served on the Contractor by registered or certified mail.

4.42─Funding Out Provision

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Contract to the extent that the funding allocations specified are made available to GADD. The Second Party shall have no right of action against GADD in the event that GADD is unable to perform its obligations under this Contract as a result of the suspension, termination, withdrawal, or failure of funding to GADD or lack of sufficient funding to GADD for any activities or functions contained within the scope of this Contract.

GADD may terminate this agreement if funds are not appropriated to the contracting agency or are not otherwise available for the purpose of making payments without incurring any obligation for payment after the date of termination, regardless of the terms of the agreement. GADD shall provide the Contractor thirty (30) calendar day’s written notice of termination of the agreement due to lack of available funding.

4.43─Reduction in Contract Worker Hours

The Kentucky General Assembly may allow for a reduction in contract worker hours in conjunction with a budget balancing measure for some professional and non-professional service contracts. If under such authority the agency is required by Executive Order or otherwise to reduce contract hours, the agreement will be reduced by the amount specified in that document.

4.44─Authorized to do Business in Kentucky

Businesses can register with the Secretary of State at http://www.sos.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx.

The Contractor affirms that it is properly authorized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky to conduct business in this state and will remain in good standing to do business in the Commonwealth of Kentucky for the duration of any contract awarded.

The Contractor shall maintain certification of authority to conduct business in the Commonwealth of Kentucky during the term of this Contract. Such registration is obtained from the Secretary of State, who will also provide the certification thereof.

4.45─Registration with the Secretary of State by a Foreign Entity

Pursuant to KRS 45A.480(1)(b), an agency, department, office, or political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Kentucky shall not award a state contract to a person that is a foreign entity required by KRS 14A.9-010 to obtain a certificate of authority to transact business in the Commonwealth (“certificate”) from the Secretary of State under KRS 14A.9-030 unless the person produces the certificate within fourteen (14) days of the bid or proposal opening. Therefore, foreign entities should submit a copy of their certificate with their solicitation response. If the foreign entity is not required to obtain a certificate as provided in KRS 14A.9-010, the foreign entity should identify the applicable exception in its solicitation response. Foreign entity is defined within KRS 14A.1-070.

For all foreign entities required to obtain a certificate of authority to transact business in the Commonwealth, if a copy of the certificate is not received by the contracting agency within the time frame identified above, the foreign entity’s solicitation response shall be deemed non-responsive or the awarded contract shall be cancelled.

Businesses can register with the Secretary of State at https://secure.kentucky.gov/sos/ftbr/welcome.aspx

4.46─Purchasing and Specifications


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https://secure.kentucky.gov/sos/ftbr/welcome.aspx

http://www.lrc.ky.gov/KRS/014A01/070.PDF




http://www.sos.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx


The Contractor certifies that he/she will not attempt in any manner to influence any specifications to be restrictive in any way or respect nor will he/she attempt in any way to influence any purchasing of services, commodities or equipment by the GADD or the Commonwealth of Kentucky. For the purpose of this paragraph and the following paragraph that pertains to conflict-of-interest laws and principles, "he/she" is construed to mean "they" if more than one person is involved. If a firm, partnership, corporation, or other organization is involved, then "he/she" is construed to mean any person with an interest therein.

4.47─Conflict-of-Interest Laws and Principles

The Contractor certifies that he/she is legally entitled to enter into this contract with the GADD and/or the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and by holding and performing this contract, he/she will not be violating any conflict-of-interest statute (KRS 45A.330-45A.340, 45A.990, 164.390), nor KRS 11A.040 of the executive branch code of ethics relating to the employment of former public servants.

4.48─Campaign Finance

The Contractor certifies that neither he/she nor any member of his/her immediate family having an interest of 10% or more in any business entity involved in the performance of this contract, has contributed more than the amount specified in KRS 121.056(2), to the campaign of the gubernatorial candidate elected at the election last preceding the date of this contract. The contractor further swears under the penalty of perjury, as provided by KRS 523.020, that neither he/she nor the company which he/she represents, has knowingly violated any provisions of the campaign finance laws of the Commonwealth, and that the award of a contract to him/her or the company which he/she represents will not violate any provisions of the campaign finance laws of the Commonwealth.

4.49─Access to Records

The Contractor, as defined in KRS 45A.030(8) and (10), agrees that the contracting agency, the Finance and Administration Cabinet, the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, the Auditor of Public Accounts, and the Legislative Research Commission, or their duly authorized representatives, shall have access to any books, documents, papers, records, or other evidence, which are directly pertinent to this contract for the purpose of a financial audit or program review. The Contractor also recognizes that any books, documents, papers, records, or other evidence, received during a financial audit or program review shall be subject to the Kentucky Open Records Act, KRS 61.870 to 61.884. Records and other prequalification information confidentially disclosed as part of the bid process shall not be deemed as directly pertinent to the contract and shall be exempt from disclosure as provided in KRS 61.878(1)(c).

4.50─Protest

An unsuccessful applicant has the right to file a written protest for an appeal in accordance with the 910 KAR 1:140 Appeal Procedures and 910 KAR 1:220 General Administration Programs for the Elderly. All protests or notices of other controversies must be in writing and shall be addressed to:

Gail K. Wright, Executive DirectorGateway Area Development District110 Lake Park DriveMorehead, KY 40351

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The parties are cognizant that, pursuant to 42 U.S. Code, section 418, the state or the GADD is not liable for social security contributions relative to the compensation of the second party for this contract.

4.52─Violation of Tax and Employment Laws

KRS 45A.485 requires the Contractor and all subcontractors performing work under the contract to reveal to the GADD, prior to the award of a contract, any final determination of a violation by the Contractor within the previous five (5) year period of the provisions of KRS chapters 136, 139, 141, 337, 338, 341, and 342. These statutes relate to the state sales and use tax, corporate and utility tax, income tax, wages and hours laws, occupational safety and health laws, unemployment insurance laws, and workers compensation insurance laws, respectively.

To comply with the provisions of KRS 45A.485, the Contractor and all subcontractors performing work under the contract shall report any such final determination(s) of violation(s) to the GADD by providing the following information regarding the final determination(s): the KRS violated, the date of the final determination, and the state agency which issued the final determination.

KRS 45A.485 also provides that, for the duration of any contract, the Contractor and all subcontractors performing work under the contract shall be in continuous compliance with the provisions of those statutes, which apply to their operations, and that their failure to reveal a final determination, as described above, or failure to comply with the above statutes for the duration of the contract, shall be grounds for the GADD's cancellation of the contract and their disqualification from eligibility for future state contracts for a period of two (2) years.

Contractor must check one:

_____ The Contractor has not violated any of the provisions of the above statutes within the previous five (5) year period.

_____ The Contractor has violated the provisions of one or more of the above statutes within the previous five (5) year period and has revealed such final determination(s) of violation(s). Attached is a list of such determination(s), which includes the KRS violated, the date of the final determination, and the state agency which issued the final determination.

4.53─Discrimination Prohibited (Because of Race, Religion, Color, National Origin, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Age, or Disability)

This section applies only to agreements disbursing federal funds, in whole or part, when the terms for receiving those funds mandate its inclusion. Discrimination (because of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability) is prohibited. During the performance of this agreement, the Contractor agrees as follows:

1. The Contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or age. The Contractor further agrees to comply with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Public Law 101-336, and applicable federal regulations relating thereto prohibiting discrimination against otherwise qualified disabled individuals under any program or activity. The Contractor agrees to provide, upon request, needed reasonable accommodations. The Contractor will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability. Such action shall include, but not be limited to the following; employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensations; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. The


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Contractor agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices setting forth the provisions of this non-discrimination clause.

2. In all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the Contractor, the Contractor will state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability.

3. The Contractor will send to each labor union or representative of workers with which he/she has a collective bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding, a notice advising the said labor union or workers' representative of the Contractor's commitments under this section, and shall post copies of the notice in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment. The Contractor will take such action with respect to any subcontract or purchase order as the administering agency may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions, including sanctions for noncompliance.

4. The Contractor will comply with all provisions of Executive Order No. 11246 of September 24, 1965 as amended, and of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor.

5. The Contractor will furnish all information and reports required by Executive Order No. 11246 of September 24, 1965, as amended, and by the rules, regulations and orders of the Secretary of Labor, or pursuant thereto, and will permit access to his books, records and accounts by the administering agency and the Secretary of Labor for purposes of investigation to ascertain compliance with such rules, regulations and orders.

6. In the event of the Contractor's noncompliance with the nondiscrimination clauses of this agreement or with any of the said rules, regulations or orders, this agreement may be cancelled, terminated or suspended in whole or in part and the Contractor may be declared ineligible for further government contracts or federally-assisted construction contracts in accordance with procedures authorized in Executive Order No. 11246 of September 24, 1965, as amended, and such other sanctions may be imposed and remedies invoked as provided in or as otherwise provided by law.

7. The Contractor will include the provisions of paragraphs (1) through (7) of section 202 of Executive Order 11246 in every subcontract or purchase order unless exempted by rules, regulations or orders of the Secretary of Labor, issued pursuant to section 204 of Executive Order No. 11246 of September 24, 1965, as amended, so that such provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor or vendor. The Contractor will take such action with respect to any subcontract or purchase order as the administering agency may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions including sanctions for noncompliance; provided, however, that in the event a Contractor becomes involved in, or is threatened with, litigation with a subcontractor or vendor as a result of such direction by the agency, the contractor may request the United States to enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the United States.

4.54─Vendor Cooperation in Related Efforts

The GADD may undertake or award other contracts for additional or related work, services, supplies, or commodities, and the Vendor shall fully cooperate with such other contractors and GADD employees. The Vendor shall not commit or permit any act that will interfere with the performance of work by any other contractor or by GADD employees.

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Unless otherwise provided, all notices, consents, and other communications required and/or permitted by this Contract shall be in writing as specified in Section 3.00.05 and shall be deemed given to a Party when:

1. Delivered to the appropriate address by hand, United States Postal Service, or by a nationally recognized overnight courier service (costs prepaid);

2. Sent by facsimile with confirmation of transmission by the transmitting equipment; or 3. Received or rejected by the addressee if sent by certified mail, return receipt requested.

If personally delivered, such notice shall be effective upon delivery and if mailed as provided for above, such notice shall be deemed effective three (3) calendar days after it is placed in the mail.

4.56─Obligation of Good Faith

Each party shall be obligated to act in good faith in the performance and enforcement of its obligations herein, and shall deal fairly, honestly and reasonably with the other party, having due regard for all relevant facts and circumstances.

4.57─Influence on Purchasing and Other Business Transactions

The Second Party shall not attempt, in any manner, to unlawfully influence any business transactions in any way or respect, nor attempt in any way to influence specifications for or purchasing of services, commodities, or equipment by the GADD.


All services provided by the Second Party under the terms and conditions of this Contract shall be delivered in accordance with:

1. All applicable federal and state statutes and regulations as they are currently in effect;2. All commitments and assurances as set forth in all CHFS grant awards with respect to goals,

strategies, funding, and outcomes made by the Commonwealth as required by and contained in grant applications to federal agencies, foundations, and other agencies providing grant funding and in the resulting award notices from those agencies; and

3. All final federally-funded grant award terms and conditions, including federal reporting and expenditure requirements, for any federally-funded proposed project developed jointly by the Second Party and GADD and submitted to a federal agency.

4.59─Roles and Responsibilities for Proposed and Existing Staff

The roles and responsibilities and the written qualifying criteria for all personnel to be employed under the scope of work for all projects funded under this Contract, including any proposed employees under subcontract to the Second Party, shall be in compliance with state and federal laws governing the distribution of funds and the performance of activities as set forth in this Contract. The Second Party shall maintain and make available, upon written request, documentation of all personnel policies and procedures that govern the recruitment, hiring and performance evaluation for all personnel funded under this Contract. All employees hired by the Second Party or its subcontractors and funded under the terms and conditions of this Contract, shall have position descriptions which set out the required qualifications, skills and knowledge required to complete the scope of work as set out under this Contract.

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The Second Party shall not begin work on this contract until GADD has a binding contract with the DAIL and the GADD Board of Directors or if DAIL has approved the contract.

GADD shall make payment to the Second Party only after:1. The Contract is approved by the Secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet or his

designee and filed with the Government Contract Review Committee;2. An invoice is submitted in the form described herein.

Once approved, GADD shall make payment to the Second Party within thirty (30) business days of receipt of accurate, acceptable and timely invoices, as specified in the Contract, submitted by the Second Party under the terms and conditions of the Contract. Invoices shall be submitted every ninety (90) days unless this Contract specifies a different submission time period. Separate invoices shall be submitted for each distinct matter and signed by the individual responsible for that matter. Issuance of an invoice to the Commonwealth by the Second Party constitutes an affirmation that the invoice truly and accurately represents work actually performed and expenses actually incurred. Payment is contingent upon Second Party’s continued satisfactory performance throughout the duration of the Contract, as determined by GADD.

Payment on personal service Contracts shall not be authorized for services rendered after the Government Contract Review Committee’s disapproval, unless the decision of the Committee is overridden by the Secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet or agency head, if the agency has been granted delegation authority by the Secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet. [KRS 45A.695(7)]

GADD shall reimburse the Second Party for services rendered only. If, for any reason, the Second Party is unable to render services, GADD shall not be liable for payment to the Second Party for the time period in which the Second Party does not provide the services for which GADD contracted.

GADD shall reimburse the Second Party for benefits accrued during the Contract period only in accordance with the Approved Budget and shall not be liable for benefits accrued prior to the beginning of or after the end of the Contract period. All invoices for benefits, including sick, compensation, and annual leave time must be submitted prior to the Contract expiration date to be considered appropriate, acceptable, and timely.

Payment is subject to the availability and allocation of local agency or governmental funds, or state or federal funds necessary to finance the performance of the services described in this Contract. GADD retains the right to withhold payment if the Second Party does not comply with GADD programmatic and fiscal reporting and monitoring requirements.

4.61─Travel and Travel Hourly Rate

The Second Party shall be paid for no travel expenses unless and except as specifically authorized under the specifications of this Contract. Travel reimbursement for activities under the terms and conditions of this Contract shall be in accordance with the Legislative Research Commission Government Contract Review Committee Travel Policy #98-1 and 200 KAR 2:006. It is the intent of the Cabinet that the contractor’s employees and the subcontractor’s employees are reimbursed for travel expenses at rates not to exceed the travel reimbursement rates authorized for state employees. No travel time or travel expenses shall be included in the hourly rates of the Second Party’s employees, or any subcontractor’s employees to the Second Party, under this Contract.

4.62─Responsibility for Subcontractor Contract Requirements

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responsibilities of the parties and the cost. In addition, the Second Party’s Contract with the subcontractor shall specify that all requirements of this Contract are applicable and binding on the subcontractor. Any plan to subcontract any of the provisions of this Contract must be set forth in the Second Party’s proposal for the delivery of products or services and included in the body of the contract in the subcontractor’s section. The subcontractor must make available to the Second Party and to GADD, if requested, copies of personnel records and documentation of employees’ compliance with the terms and conditions of this Contract.

No obligation or right of the Second Party under this Contract shall be subcontracted to another, without prior written approval, of GADD after GADD has had the opportunity to review all contract documents setting forth the terms and conditions for the subcontract. The Second Party, upon the cabinet’s request, shall submit the subcontract for approval to: Gateway Area Development District 110 Lake Park Drive, Morehead, KY 40351.

4.63─Subcontractor Monitoring Requirements

The Second Party shall monitor subcontractors for programmatic and fiscal compliance with the terms and conditions of this Contract and those specific provisions set out under the Second Party’s contract with the subcontractor. The Second Party agrees to utilize restraints or requirements imposed by such factors as generally accepted sound business practices, arms length bargaining, Federal and State laws regulations, and terms and conditions of the federal grant award in contracting with subcontractors.

Second Party further understands and agrees, and shall ensure that any Subcontractor understands and agrees, that GADD and any of its duly authorized agents or representatives shall have access to any books, documents, papers, records, or any other materials which are pertinent to this contract or Subcontract, for the purposes of making monitoring, auditing, examination, excerpts, and transcriptions.

4.64─Cost Principles, Requirements and Limitations

The Second Party shall conform to the cost principles as set forth in 200 KAR 5:317; 45 C.F.R Parts 74, 92, 96; 48 C.F.R.31 and Contract Cost Principles and Procedures, Office of Management and Budget Circular A-122, Cost Principles for Non-Profit Organizations (as revised) and OMB Circular A-110, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Contracts with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Non-Profit Organizations unless excluded by Federal laws or regulations, as applicable.

4.65─Requirements and Limitations on Indirect or Administrative Cost Requirements

Pursuant to OMB A-122, the Second Party shall maintain a written indirect cost allocation plan of direct and/or indirect costs, in instances where the Second Party operates more than one (1) project, service, program, or activity.

The cost allocation plan shall be consistently and uniformly applied except where it is determined in writing by the GADD Executive Director or his or her designee to be in the best interest of GADD to do otherwise.

In the event the Second Party has an indirect cost allocation rate and/or plan in operation that has been accepted and approved by the Second Party’s cognizant federal agency, GADD shall recognize the cost allocation plan for purposes of recording and reporting reimbursable costs to the extent that such costs are allowable and within the administrative and/or indirect cost limitation as set forth in the approved budget for each funding source of this Contract. Two (2) copies of the approved indirect cost allocation rate and/or plan shall be furnished to the agency contact identified in Section 4.01.


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4.66─Audit Requirements

The Contractor (sub-recipient) shall have an audit conducted in accordance with 2 CFR, Part 200, Uniform Guidance, Subpart F – Audit Requirements. The audit report’s accompanying financial statements shall be issued in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and reflect its financial position, results of operations or changes in net assets, and, where appropriate, cash flows for the fiscal year audited.

The audit shall cover each fiscal year period of the contract duration, and a copy of the Contractor’s audit report(s), federal schedule of expenditures, supplemental information by cost center and/or program and audit findings with corrective action plan shall be submitted to the agency contact identified on the Title Page, within nine (9) months after the fiscal year end.

Should the audit report refer to a separate management letter of findings, the Contractor shall include a copy of the management letter with the audit report and comments and/or a corrective action plan. All material findings shall be reported in the audit section of audit findings and shall include the management’s response and/or corrective action as required by 2 CFR, Part 200, Subpart F.

The audit report shall include a schedule of expenditures of federal awards and all federal award identification information as stipulated by 2 CFR, Part 200, Subpart F requirements.

The audit report shall include supplemental information of all federal grant and/or award expenditures by cost centers and/or programs identifying all administrative and indirect cost for each state fiscal year. The Contractor shall include in the supplemental information a list of their sub-recipients of federal monies received through this agreement and provide their sub-recipient name, DUNS, Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number and description, sub-recipient’s expenditures and related contract number in addition to all other information as required in 2 CFR, Part 200.

A copy of the engagement letter shall be submitted to the agency contact identified on the Title Page no later than three (3) months prior to the Contractor’s fiscal year end, unless GADD grants an extension in writing. If the Auditor of Public Accounts (APA) is to perform the audit, the name of the APA auditor and the anticipated start date shall be submitted to the agency contact on the Title Page no later than three (3) months prior to fiscal year end, unless that office or its designee grants an extension in writing.

4.67─Property of CHFS

See Section 4.21.01─Property of CHFS

4.68─Property Control Ledger/Logs

See Section 4.21.02─Property Control Ledger/Logs

4.69─Requirement of Inventory

See Section 4.21.03─Requirement of Inventory

4.70─Provisions for Termination

The Contract shall be subject to the termination provisions set forth in 200 KAR 5:312.


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This Contract may be terminated:

1. If the Contractor is in default of its contractual obligations, after the GADD has provided the Contractor written notice of the identified deficiencies and a specified time to cure;

2. For convenience of the GADD by providing the Contractor thirty (30) calendar days written notice of termination;

3. Immediately for cause; or 4. Upon less than thirty (30) calendar days’ notice to the Contractor, upon written determination of

the GADD Executive Director, or his/her designee, for convenience of the GADD.

All termination notices shall be sent certified mail, return receipt requested and in accordance with 200 KAR 5:312.


Upon receipt of notice of termination of the Contract from GADD the Second Party shall provide any turnover assistance reasonably necessary to enable GADD or its designee to effectively close out the Contract and move the work to another vendor or to perform the work by itself.

4.72─Remedies for Breach

It is agreed by the Parties that in the event of breach of contract by the Second Party, GADD may pursue any remedy available to it pursuant to this Contract, or to the provisions of KRS Chapter 45A, or any remedy that is available to it by law. The remedies available to GADD may be invoked without regard to the existence of any other available remedy, and may include the enforcement of any holdback provision or payment of any specified liquidated damages by the Second Party to GADD for noncompliance as provided for in this Contract.

4.73─Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility, and Voluntary Exclusion, Lower Tier Covered Transactions

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.209-5, the Offeror shall certify, by signing the Solicitation, that to the best of its knowledge and belief, the Offeror and/or its Principals is (are) not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, or declared ineligible for the award of contracts by any state or federal agency.

For the purposes of this certification, “Principals”, means officers, directors, owners, partners, and persons having primary management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity (e.g., general manager, plant manager, head of subsidiary, division, or business segment, and similar positions.

4.74─Certification of Lobbying Activities

Contractor shall disclose any lobbying activities in accordance with Section 1352, Title 31, U. S. Code. The Contractor certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that:

1. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of an agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the


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extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement.

2. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, ``Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying,'' in accordance with its instructions.

3. The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.

SECTION 5─FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS

If federal funds are utilized, the Contractor is responsible for complying with all provisions of 2 CFR Part 200, Appendix II.

The following terms shall apply to this contract regardless of whether the funding source is federal, state or other.

5.00─Certain Provisions Contained Within 2 CFR Part 200 Appendix II

5.00.01─Remedies for Breach

See Section 4.72─Remedies for Breach

5.00.02─Provisions for Termination

See Section 4.70─Provisions for Termination

5.00.03─Clean Air Act and Federal Water Pollution Control Act

Contractor and sub-contractors shall agree to comply with all applicable standards, orders or regulations issued pursuant to the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. 7401et seq., and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended 33 U.S.C. 1251et seq. Violations shall be reported to the HHS and the appropriate Regional Office of the Environmental Protection Agency.

5.00.04─Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility, and Voluntary Exclusion, Lower Tier Covered Transactions

See Section 4.73─Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility, and VoluntaryExclusion, Lower Tier Covered Transactions


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5.00.05─Certification of Lobbying Activities

See Section 4.74─Certification of Lobbying Activities

5.01─Subrecipient Provisions

This contract has been identified as a sub-recipient agreement. Therefore the Contractor (sub-recipient) and all lower tier sub-recipients shall comply with the provisions of 2 CFR, Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance), and the federal funding agency implementing regulations, in their entirety.

Federal agency implementing regulations for the Uniform Guidance are located as follows:

2 CFR Part 300, Department of Health and Human Services2 CFR Part 400, Department of Agriculture2 CFR Part 800, Department of Veterans Affairs2 CFR Part 900, Department of Energy2 CFR Part 1500, Environmental Protection Agency2 CFR Part 2200, Corporation for National and Community Service2 CFR Part 2400, Department of Housing and Urban Development2 CFR Part 2800, Department of Justice2 CFR Part 2900, Department of Labor2 CFR Part 3400, Department of Education

Unless otherwise indicated by this agreement, this sub-award does not include Research and Development.

The Contractor (sub-recipient) and all lower tier sub-recipients shall adhere to all the requirements of the federally approved grant application, Notice(s) of Grant Award and Terms and Conditions. The Contractor shall be fully liable for federal refund of any deficiencies identified in audit, state or federal review.

5.01.01─Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act Compliance

The Contractor shall comply with the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA or Transparency Act - P.L.109-282, as amended by section 6202(a) of P.L. 110-252), in accordance with 2 CFR, Part 170, including registration of a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) identifier number if the amount of Federal funding awarded to the Contractor is $25,000 or more. Details on how to register and acquire a DUNS number are available at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform , and are free for all entities required to register for grant awards under these provisions. The Contractor must disclose to GADD the names of the top five executives and total compensation to each, if:

1. More than 80% of the Contractor’s annual gross revenues originate from federal funds (received directly or indirectly), and those revenues are greater than $25,000,000 annually; and,

2. Compensation information is not already available to the public (such as, through reporting under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. See 2 CFR, Part 170 for additional details regarding executive compensation requirements).

5.01.02─Audit Requirements


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See Section 4.66─Audit Requirements

5.01.03─Response/Compliance with Audit Findings

See Section 4.20─Response/Compliance with Audit Findings

5.01.04─Reporting Requirements

1. Single Audit Report: When applicable, the Contractor shall ensure audit reports are made available through the Federal Audit Clearinghouse, in accordance with 2 CFR 200.512(b), and shall provide notice of audit completion and availability within ten (10) calendar days of submission to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse, to the Point of Contact identified on the Title Page of the Contract. If not required to submit audit reports through the Federal Audit Clearinghouse, the Contractor shall submit three (3) written copies of the audit report or an electronic copy to the Contact identified on the Title Page of the Contract no later than six (6) months following the end of the fiscal year audited, unless an extension is approved in writing by GADD.

2. All reports and documentation: Electronic submission of required documents may be acceptable at the discretion of the GADD Executive Director.

5.01.05─Indirect Cost

See Section 4.18─Indirect Cost

5.01.06─Cost Share or Matching

If indicated elsewhere in this agreement, Contractor (Sub-recipient) shall provide the required match as outlined in the federally approved grant application. The Contractor shall be fully liable for federal refund of any match deficiencies identified in audit. The cost sharing or matching contributions shall meet all of the following criteria:

Are verifiable from the Contractor’s records;

Are not included as match contributions for any other federal award;

Are necessary and reasonable for accomplishment of project or program objectives;

Are allowable under 2 CFR Part 200, subpart E – Cost Principles;

Are not paid by the federal government under another federal award, except where the federal statute authorizing a program specifically provides that federal funds made available for such program can be applied to matching or cost sharing requirements of other federal programs and written authorization has been received from the other federal program; and,

Conform to other provisions of 2 CFR, Part 200, and the federal funding agency implementing regulation for 2 CFR, Part 200, as applicable.

5.01.07─Additional information required under 2 CFR §200.331(a)(1)

2 CFR §200.331(a)(1), Federal Award Identification, stipulates the data elements to be identified for each sub-award. Due to differences in timing of the state fiscal year based contract document compared with differing federal grant award dates, some of the information required under this


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provision may not be available at the time of contract issuance. Information available shall be provided to the Contractor upon initial issuance of this agreement and GADD shall provide the specified federal grant information as it becomes available. The Contractor may request an updated listing of information from the Contact identified on the Title Page of the Contract at any time during the contract period.

5.02─Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.209-5, the Offeror certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief that the Offeror and/or any of its Principals—

1. Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any state or federal department or agency;

2. Have not, within a three-year period preceding this offer, been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for: commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State, or local) contract or subcontract; violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes relating to the submission of offers; or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, tax evasion, violating Federal criminal tax laws, or receiving stolen property;

3. Are not presently indicted for, or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity with, commission of fraud or a criminal offense as enumerated in subdivision 5.02 (2) above;

4. Have not, within a three-year period preceding this offer, been notified of any delinquent Federal or state taxes in an amount that exceeds $3,000 for which the liability remains unsatisfied.

Where the prospective recipient of federal assistance funds is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, such prospective participant shall submit an explanation in writing to GADD; and that should Second Party or its principals, and/or its subcontractors become debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any federal department or agency, it shall notify the Sole Point of Contact on the Title page immediately by telephone and within five (5) business days in writing of same.

“Principals”, for the purposes of this certification, means officers, directors, owners, partners, and persons having primary management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity (e.g., general manager, plant manager, head of subsidiary, division, or business segment, and similar positions.

SECTION 6─COMMUNICATIONS AND PROPOSAL SUBMISSION CRITERIA

6.00─Point of Contact

The Sole Point of Contact listed on the Title Page immediately preceding the Table of Contents shall be the sole point of contact throughout the procurement process. All communications, oral and written (regular mail, express mail, electronic mail or fax), concerning this procurement shall be addressed to:

Becky Combs, Director of Aging ServicesGateway Area Development District Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living


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110 Lake Park DriveMorehead, KY [email protected]

From the issue date of this RFP until a Contractor(s) is selected and the selection is announced, Offerors shall not communicate with any other GADD/AAAIL staff concerning this RFP.

GADD reserves the right to reject the proposal response for any violation of this provision.

6.01─Questions Regarding this RFP

All questions must be submitted in writing to the Sole Point of Contact on the Title Page. Vendors are encouraged to submit written questions pursuant to the Schedule of Activities stated in the Vendor General Instructions Sheet. Questions may be sent as an attachment to the e-mail if they are in Microsoft Word format. Questions should be numbered without any column or tables. Oral questions will not be accepted at any time except at the Vendor’s Conference. The final deadline for written questions is 4:00 PM April 5, 2018. No questions will be accepted after that date. All written questions and responses are anticipated to be issued as an Addendum and be posted on the GADD website by April 7, 2018.

6.02─Proposal Submission

Each qualified Offeror shall submit only one (1) proposal per solicitation. Alternate proposals shall not be accepted. Failure to submit as specified may result in the proposal’s rejection. All submitted technical and cost proposals shall remain valid for a minimum of six (6) months after the proposal due date.

Proposals shall be submitted in three (3) parts: The Technical Proposal, the Cost Proposal, and the Proprietary Information.

The Technical Proposal should include one (1) marked original technical (signed in blue ink), four (4) marked technical copies, and one (1) marked technical thumb/flash drive (in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel or PDF format ONLY). Do not include embedded documents, hyperlinks or hyperlinks to videos.

The Cost Proposal should include one (1) marked original cost, four (4) marked technical copies, and one (1) marked cost thumb/flash drive (in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel or PDF format ONLY). Do not include embedded documents, hyperlinks or hyperlinks to videos.

Any Proprietary Information should include one (1) marked original proprietary, four (4) marked proprietary copies, and one (1) marked proprietary data thumb/flash drive (in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, or PDF format ONLY). Do not include embedded documents, hyperlinks or hyperlinks to videos.

The copies must be exact replicas of the original proposal as individuals on the proposed evaluation committee will review the copies submitted. Information omitted from the copies may not be considered in the evaluation.

All proposals must be received in accordance with the date and time listed in the Schedule of Activities listed in the Vendor General Instructions Sheet.

Proposals shall be submitted to the Sole Point of Contact listed on the Title Page immediately preceding the Table of Contents.

The outside cover of the package containing the technical proposal shall be marked:

Title of RFP


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RFP NumberTECHNICAL PROPOSALName of Offeror

The outside cover of the package containing the cost proposal shall be marked:

Title of RFPRFP NumberCOST PROPOSALName of Offeror

GADD will accept all proposals properly submitted. However, the GADD reserves the right to request necessary amendments, reject any or all proposals in whole or in part, reject any proposal in whole or in part that does not meet mandatory requirements or cancel this RFP, according to the best interest of the GADD.

In the event of any conflict or variation between the solicitation or modification as issued by the GADD and the vendor’s response, the version as issued shall prevail.

ELECTRONIC OR FACSIMILE PROPOSALS SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Acknowledgment of AddendaIt is the vendor's responsibility to check the GADD’s website http://gwadd.org/rfps-public-comment/ for any modifications to this solicitation. Vendors are encouraged to acknowledge each addendum by signing and submitting the latest addendum with their response. However, signing the face of the solicitation or the solicitation form in Section 6.05 constitutes the vendor’s acknowledgement of an agreement to be bound by the terms of all addenda issued.

Failure to specifically acknowledge addenda will not excuse the vendor from adhering to all changes to the requirements of the solicitation set forth therein nor provide justification for any pricing changes.

6.03─Format of Technical Proposal

The Proposal must be arranged and labeled in the manner set forth below. Failure to arrange and label your submittal in this manner may result in rejection of your proposal. Failure to submit the following documentation may result in rejection of your proposal.

Do not include any of your Cost Proposal pricing in your Technical Proposal

1. Transmittal Letter – a Transmittal letter shall be submitted on Vendor’s letterhead, and signed by an agent authorized to bind the Vendor. The Transmittal letter shall include the following:

A. A statement that deviations are included, if applicable.B. A statement that proprietary information is included, if applicable.C. A statement that, if awarded a contract as a result of this Solicitation, the Vendor shall comply

in full with all the requirements of the Kentucky Civil Rights Act, and shall submit all data required by KRS 45.560 to 45.640.

D. A sworn statement pursuant to KRS 11A.040 that the Vendor has not knowingly violated any provisions of the Executive Branch Code of Ethics.

E. A statement certifying that the price in this proposal was arrived at independently without collusion, consultation, communication, or agreement as to any matter relating to such prices with any other Offeror or with any competitor.

F. A statement affirming that the Vendor is properly authorized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky to conduct business in this state and will remain in good


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standing with the Office of the Kentucky Secretary of State for the duration of any awarded contract resulting from this Solicitation.

G. The name, address, telephone number, fax number and email address and website address, if available, of the contact person to serve as a point of contact for day-to-day operation.

H. Subcontractor information to include the name of company, address, telephone number and contact name, if applicable.

I. Foreign entity’s organization number issued by the Secretary of State in a certificate of authority or a statement of foreign qualification, if applicable.

2. Completed and Signed Solicitation and Addenda (Section 6.05) – An authorized representative of the Vendor MUST complete and sign the Coversheet form. Failure to sign shall render the bid response invalid. The following information must be completed: A. “Vendor” box and “Remit To” box must be completed. Information required in the “Vendor”

box includes the vendor name, address, telephone number, fax number and e-mail address.B. Provide the same information in the “Remit To” box if different than the vendor address. C. Vendor shall indicate ownership type D. Vendor shall complete “FEIN” if applicable.E. Vendor shall provide date the form is completed and signed.F. Signed face of most recent Addenda, if applicable.

3. Complete one of the following affidavits applicable to the Vendor:A. Signed and Notarized Required Affidavit for Bidders or Offerors (available at the following

link) https://finance.ky.gov/services/forms/Documents/Revised%20Affidavit%20DECEMBER2015.pdf

B. Signed and Notarized Required Affidavit for Bidders, Offerors and Contractors Claiming Resident Bidder Status, if applicable (available at the following link) https://finance.ky.gov/services/eprocurement/Documents/AffidavitforClaimingResidentBidderStatusMarch2011.pdf *Vendors not claiming Resident Bidder Status need not submit the affidavit.

C. Signed and Notarized Required Affidavit for Bidders, Offerors and Contractors Claiming Qualified Bidder Status, if applicable (available at the following link) https://finance.ky.gov/services/eprocurement/Documents/AffidavitforQualifiedBidderStatusApril2011.pdf *Vendors not claiming Qualified Bidder Status need not submit the affidavit.

D. Should any of the links to the above affidavit forms become broken, the latest version of each form can be found on Finance & Administration Cabinet website in the Procurement section at the following link: http://finance.ky.gov/services/forms/Pages/default.aspx

4. Certificate of Authority to Transact Business in the Commonwealth (if applicable) Foreign entities should submit a copy of their certificate of authority to transact business in the Commonwealth "certificate" with their solicitation response in accordance with Section 9.10. If the foreign entity is not required to obtain a certificate as provided in KRS 14A.9-010, the foreign entity should identify the applicable exception in its solicitation response. Foreign entity is defined within KRS 14A.1-070. If the certificate is not submitted with the proposal response, the Offeror shall submit the certificate within fourteen (14) days of the proposal response. Certificates not received within fourteen (14) days will cause the Offeror’s proposal to be deemed non-responsive or the awarded contract to be cancelled.

5. Offeror’s authorized agent must review and sign all the forms contained in the separate Assurances attachment document.


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http://finance.ky.gov/services/forms/Pages/default.aspx

https://finance.ky.gov/services/eprocurement/Documents/AffidavitforQualifiedBidderStatusApril2011.pdf

https://finance.ky.gov/services/eprocurement/Documents/AffidavitforQualifiedBidderStatusApril2011.pdf

https://finance.ky.gov/services/eprocurement/Documents/AffidavitforClaimingResidentBidderStatusMarch2011.pdf

https://finance.ky.gov/services/eprocurement/Documents/AffidavitforClaimingResidentBidderStatusMarch2011.pdf

https://finance.ky.gov/services/forms/Documents/Revised%20Affidavit%20DECEMBER2015.pdf

https://finance.ky.gov/services/forms/Documents/Revised%20Affidavit%20DECEMBER2015.pdf


6. Response to the Technical Portion of the RFP—Please provide a detailed response to the technical requirements outlined in the Technical Evaluation Criteria in Section 8.00. No cost information shall be provided in the technical portion.

6.04─Format of Cost Proposal

The Cost Proposal must be submitted under separate cover from the Technical Proposal and must be arranged and labeled in the manner specified herein. The Cost Proposal forms are in Microsoft Excel format and included as an attachment to this RFP. The Proposal with the lowest price receives the maximum score. The proposal with the next lowest price receives points by dividing the lowest price by the next lowest price and multiplying that percentage by the available points. See Section 8.02 and 8.03 related to cost proposal.

Response to the Cost Portion of the RFP—Please provide detailed budget and proposed cost information on the cost proposal forms included as an attachment. The attachment document is named (RFP#.1) Cost Proposal Forms (Program) and is in Microsoft Excel format.

6.05─Required Solicitation Form

An authorized representative MUST complete and sign the Solicitation form on the following page and include the following:

1. “Vendor” box and “Remit To” box must be completed.2. Vendor shall indicate ownership type.3. Vendor shall provide “FEIN” if applicable.4. Vendor shall provide date the form is completed and signed.5. Signed face of the most recent Addenda, if applicable.

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Gateway Area Development DistrictRequest for Proposal # 19-04

Fiscal Year 2019, 2020, and 2021

Nutrition Program ServicesSolicitation Form

Vendor Legal Name & Address

Remit To (If Different from above)

Program Contact Person E-Mail

Fiscal Contact Person E-Mail

Phone Number Fax

Website Address

Legal Form of OrganizationCheck Designation

Non-Profit Community Based OrganizationFor-Profit Faith Based Organization (NonProfit)Other (Describe Legal Existence: Inc., LLC, Partnership etc.)

Federal Tax ID # KY State Tax ID #

Geographic Area To Be ServedCheck Designation

Bath Menifee Montgomery Morgan Rowan

Type of MealCongregate

Home Delivered

Hot Frozen Other

Name of Authorized Official Title

Signature of Authorized Official Date

SECTION 7─PROCUREMENT PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTS


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7.00─Rules of Procurement

To facilitate this procurement, various rules have been established. These are described in the following paragraphs.

Offerors should review and comply with the General Conditions and Instructions for Solicitation/Contract listed under “Response to Solicitation” located on the eProcurement web page athttp://finance.ky.gov/services/policies/Documents/FAP%20110-10-00.pdf

The procurement process will provide for the evaluation of proposals and selection of the winning proposal in accordance with state law and regulations. KRS Chapter 45A of the Kentucky Model Procurement Code provides the regulatory framework for the procurement of services by state agencies.

7.01─Approach

The Gateway Area Development District (GADD), in the exercise of its lawful duties, has determined that the services outlined in this Solicitation are necessary for the performance of the statutory and regulatory requirements of the GADD. GADD has concluded that either GADD or state personnel are not available to perform these services or it would not be feasible to utilize GADD or state personnel to perform these services. Additionally, a Second Party is available and qualified to perform these services; and, for the before-stated reasons, the GADD desires to avail itself of the services of a Second Party.

The procurement process will provide for the evaluation of proposals and selection of the winning proposal in accordance with State law and regulations. KRS Chapter 45A of the Kentucky Model Procurement Code provides the regulatory framework for the procurement of services by State agencies.

7.02─Independent Price Determination

A proposal shall not be considered for award if the price in the proposal was not arrived at independently without collusion, consultation, communication, or agreement as to any matter relating to such prices with any other Offeror or with any competitor. In addition, the Offeror is prohibited from making multiple proposals in a different form for the same solicitation.

The Offeror must include a certified statement in the proposal that the price was arrived at without any conflict of interest, as described above. Should a conflict of interest be detected at any time during the contract, the contract shall be null and void and the Contractor shall assume all costs of the project until such time that a new Contractor is selected.

7.03─No Contingent Fees

No person or selling agency shall be employed or retained or given anything of monetary value to solicit or secure this contract, except bona fide employees of the Offeror or bona fide established commercial or selling agencies maintained by the Offeror for the purpose of securing business. For breach or violation of this provision, the GADD shall have the right to reject the proposal or cancel the contract without liability.

7.04─Cancellation of This Solicitation

In accordance with KRS 45A.105, this Solicitation may be canceled at any time and for any reason, or all bids or proposals rejected, if it is determined in writing that such action is in the best interest of the GADD.


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Receipt of proposal materials by the GADD or submission of a proposal to the Commonwealth confers no rights upon the Proposer nor obligates the GADD in any manner.

7.05─Cost of Preparing Proposal

Costs for developing the proposals are solely the responsibility of the Offerors. GADD will provide no reimbursement for such costs.

7.06─EEO Requirements

The Kentucky EEO Act, KRS 45.560-45.640, applies to all State government projects with an estimated value exceeding $500,000.00. The Contractor shall comply with all terms and conditions of the Act. Prior to issuing a contract award, Name of the Department will send copies of this documentation to the Finance and Administration Cabinet, Office of EEO and Contract Compliance (EEO/CC) for review and approval. No contract award will become effective until all forms are satisfactorily submitted and the office of EEO/CC has certified compliance.

If applicable to this project, the Contractor is advised that the following documents are required in accordance with the requirements of the Solicitation:

EEO-1: Employer Information Report, Affidavit of Intent to Comply, a Subcontractor Report

OR A copy of the Kentucky EEO Approval Letter issued by the EEO/CC.

Contractors may obtain copies of the required EEO documents at http://finance.ky.gov/services/forms/Pages/default.aspx under Procurement. Failure to complete, sign and submit all required documents will delay the award process as incomplete submissions will not be processed.

Contractors must advise each subcontractor with a subcontract of more than $500,000.00 of the Contractor’s obligation to comply with the KY EEO Act. Further, Contractors are responsible for compiling EEO documentation from their subcontractors and submitting the documentation to the office of EEO/CC.

Pursuant to KRS 45.610 (2), the office of EEO/CC reserves the right to request additional information and/or documentation and to conduct on-site monitoring reviews of project sites and/or business facilities at any point for the duration of any contract which exceeds $500,000.00 to ascertain compliance with the Act and such rules, regulations and orders issued pursuant thereto.

All questions regarding EEO forms or contract compliance issues should be directed to the office of EEO/CC via e-mail: [email protected] or via telephone: (502) 564-2874.

Failure to comply or remain compliant with the Act may result in non-award, withdrawal of award, cessation of contract payments, etc.

7.07─Waiver of Minor Irregularities

GADD reserves the right to reject any offers and to waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received providing such action is in the best interest of the GADD.


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Where the GADD may waive minor irregularities, such waiver shall in no way modify the RFP requirements or excuse the Offeror from full compliance with the RFP specifications and other requirements if the Offeror is awarded the contract.

7.08─Clarifications of Proposal

GADD reserves the right to request additional information as may reasonably be required for selection, and to reject any proposals for failure to provide additional information on a timely basis.

GADD reserves the right to conduct discussions with any offeror who has submitted a proposal to determine the offeror’s qualifications for further consideration. Discussions shall not disclose any information derived from proposals submitted by other offerors.

7.09─Best and Final Offers

GADD reserves the right at its discretion to request a Best and Final Offer (BAFO) for proposals. Offerors are cautioned to propose their best possible offers at the outset of the process, as there is no guarantee that any Offeror will be allowed an opportunity to submit a Best and Final offer.

7.10─Rules of Withdrawal of Proposals

Prior to the date specified for receipt of offers, a submitted proposal may be withdrawn by submitting a signed written request for its withdrawal to the Contact on the Title Page.

7.11─Disposition of Proposals

All proposals become the property of the GADD. The successful proposal will be incorporated into the resulting contract by reference. Disposal of unsuccessful proposals shall be at the discretion of the GADD Executive Director.

7.12─GADD’s Right to Use Proposal Ideas

GADD shall have the right to use all system ideas, or adaptations of those ideas, contained in any proposals received in response to the RFP. Selection or rejection of the proposal will not affect this right.

7.13─Confidentiality of Contract Terms

The Contractor and GADD agree that all information communicated between them before the effective date of the Contract shall be received in strict confidence and shall not be necessarily disclosed by the receiving party, its agents, or employees without prior written consent of the other party. Such material will be kept confidential subject to Commonwealth and Federal public information disclosure laws.

Upon signing of the Contract by all Parties, terms of the Contract become available to the public, pursuant to the provisions of the Kentucky Revised Statutes.

The Contractor shall have an appropriate agreement with its Subcontractors extending these confidentially requirements to all Subcontractors’ employees.

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In accordance with KRS 45A.340, the contractor represents and warrants, and the GADD relies upon such representation and warranty, that it presently has no interest and shall not acquire any interest, direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of its services. The contractor further represents and warrants that in the performance of the contract, no person, including any subcontractor, having any such interest shall be employed.

In accordance with KRS 45A.340 and KRS 11A.040 (4), the contractor agrees that it shall not knowingly allow any official or employee of the GADD who exercises any function or responsibility in the review or approval of the undertaking or carrying out of this contract to voluntarily acquire any ownership interest, direct or indirect, in the company prior to the completion of the contract.

7.15─Sworn Statement Regarding Violations of Kentucky Revised Statutes

Pursuant to KRS 45A.485, contractors are required to reveal final determinations of violation of certain statutes incurred within the last five years and be in continuous compliance with those statutes during the contract. Where applicable, the vendor is required to complete and submit the Sworn Statement Regarding Violations of Kentucky Revised Statutes with the Proposal.

7.16─Open Records Law

Requests for bid/contract information shall comply with the Kentucky Open Records Act (KRS 61.870 to 61.884).

7.17─Deviations to Provisions of the Solicitation

The provisions appearing elsewhere in this Solicitation shall become a part of any resulting contract. Any deviations from the provisions of the Solicitation must be specifically identified by the vendor in its proposal, which if successful, shall become a part of the Contract. Such deviations shall not be in conflict with the basic nature of the requirements of this Solicitation. Deviations must be submitted as stated in Section 3 of this Solicitation. GADD reserves the right to reject any and/or all deviations in whole or in part. Deviations to the terms and conditions set forth in Section 8 of this solicitation shall not be accepted.

7.18─Vendor Response and Public Inspection

This RFP specifies the format, required information and general content of proposals to be submitted in response to the RFP. The GADD shall not disclose any portions of the proposals prior to contract award to anyone outside the Agency, representatives of the agency for whose benefit the contract is proposed, representatives of the federal government, if required, and the members of the evaluation committee. After a contract is awarded in whole or in part, the GADD and the Commonwealth shall have the right to duplicate, use, or disclose all proposal data submitted by Offerors in response to this RFP as a matter of public record.

Any and all documents submitted by an Offeror in response to the RP shall be available for public inspection after contract award pursuant to the Kentucky Open Records Act, KRS 61.870 to 61.884 (“the Act”). When responding to a request to inspect records submitted in response to this RFP, the Commonwealth will not redact or withhold any information or documents unless the records sought are exempt from disclosure pursuant to KRS 61.878 or other applicable law. Similarly, no such documents shall be exempt from public disclosure, regardless of the Offeror’s designation of the information contained therein as “proprietary,” “confidential,” or otherwise, except in cases where the requested documents (or information contained therein) would be excluded from application of the Act under KRS 61.878(1)(c).


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The GADD and the Commonwealth of Kentucky shall have the right to use all system ideas, or adaptations of those ideas, contained in any proposal received in response to this RFP. Selection or rejections of the proposal will not affect this right.

7.19─Reciprocal Preference for Resident Bidders and Preferences for a Qualified Bidder

The scoring of bids/proposals is subject to the reciprocal preference for Kentucky resident bidders and preferences for a Qualified Bidder or the Department of Corrections, Division of Prison Industries (See KRS 45A.490(1), (2), 45A.492, 45A.494 and KAR 200 5:410).

Vendors not claiming resident bidder or qualified bidder status need not submit the corresponding affidavit.

Determining the residency of a bidder for purposes of applying a reciprocal preference

Any individual, partnership, association, corporation, or other business entity claiming resident bidder status shall submit the attached Required Affidavit for Bidders, Offerors and Contractors Claiming Resident Bidder Status as part of its response. The Agency/Organization reserves the right to request documentation supporting a bidder’s claim of resident bidder status. Failure to provide such documentation upon request shall result in disqualification of the bidder or contract termination.

As part of its response, a nonresident bidder shall submit its certificate of authority to transact business in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Secretary of State. The location of the principal office identified therein shall be deemed the state of residency for that bidder. If the bidder is not required by law to obtain said certificate, the state of residency for that bidder shall be deemed to be that which is identified in its mailing address as provided in its bid.

Preferences for Qualified Bidder or the Department of Corrections, Division of Prison Industries (200 KAR 5:410)

Pursuant to KRS 45A.470 and 200 KAR 5:410, Kentucky Correctional Industries will receive a preference equal to twenty (20) percent of the maximum points awarded to a bidder in a solicitation. In addition, the following “qualified bidders” will receive a preference equal to fifteen (15) percent of the maximum points awarded to a bidder in a solicitation. New Vision Industries, Inc., any nonprofit corporation that furthers the purposes of KRS Chapter 163 and any qualified nonprofit agencies for individuals with severe disabilities as defined in KRS 45A.465(3). Any bidder claiming “qualified bidder” status, other than New Vision Industries, Inc., shall submit a notarized affidavit affirming that it meets the requirements to be considered a qualified bidder as part of its response to the solicitation (affidavit form included as part of this RFP). If requested, failure to provide documentation proving qualified bidder status to a public agency, if requested, may result in disqualification of the bidder or contract termination.

SECTION 8─RFP EVALUATION CRITERIA AND CONTRACT AWARD

8.00─Technical Evaluation Criteria

GADD shall conduct a comprehensive, fair, and impartial evaluation of all proposals. GADD may reject any proposal that is incomplete or in which there are significant inconsistencies or inaccuracies. GADD reserves the right to reject all proposals.


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GADD has established a Review Committee to review, evaluate and verify information submitted by the Offeror. GADD reserves the right to alter the composition of the committees or to designate other staff to assist in the evaluation process. Each vendor is responsible for submitting all relevant, factual and correct information with their offer to enable the evaluator(s) to afford each vendor the maximum score based on the available data submitted by the vendor. This information must be attached with cross-references to the appropriated location in the Solicitation (i.e. page number, paragraph, subject, etc.).

GADD seeks responses that demonstrate an understanding of each area and explains how the requirement will be met and/or how the vendor will comply with the requirements of the RFP.

GADD shall evaluate the proposals by assigning scores in the categories according to established criteria using a consensus or group scoring methodology. GADD reserves the right to conduct discussions with any bidder who has submitted a proposal to determine the bidder qualifications for further consideration. Discussions shall not disclose any information derived from proposals submitted by other bidders.

The GADD will evaluate the proposal based on the technical portion of the Evaluation Criteria. Each Offeror is responsible for submitting all relevant, factual and correct information with their offer to enable the evaluator(s) to afford each vendor the maximum score based on the available data submitted by the Offeror. Past Offeror Performance may be considered in the award of this Contract. Offerors with a record of poor performance in the last twelve (12) months may be found non-responsible and ineligible for award.

8.00.01─Organization Profile

1. Describe the history and experience of the organization as it pertains to its work with seniors and the service category(ies) for which the organization is applying. New Offerors must provide professional references.

2. Submit current agency articles of incorporation and by-laws or other business structure filings and operating agreements.

3. Provide proof of good standing with the Kentucky Secretary of State

4. Provide a list of Board Members and/or other governing body of the organization applying for funds.

5. Provide a brief description of your agency’s financial management capabilities. Please submit your agency’s most recent audit. Audit must include the accountant’s report. Address any material weakness in the audit, indicate what plan of action your agency has taken to correct the issues

6. Describe and specify the availability of funds to support the cost of providing services to ensure service delivery continues throughout the contracted period and continuation of services occurs until reimbursement for services is made.

7. Provide proof of a line of credit with a financial institution or proof of sufficient fund balance equal to, at minimum, four months of operating expenses

8. List and describe all services to be subcontracted. Include the name of the sub-contract organization, experience and history of the potential sub-contractor, list subcontractor board or governing body members, and include a copy or draft copy of the subcontract.

9. Contractors must submit with application, copies of assurances of agency bonding and insurance coverage (liability, malpractice, auto, etc.) as required, when working directly with client. Submit certificate of insurance.


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10. Submit copies of your agency’s staff and client grievance procedures.

11. Please describe your agency’s plan regarding weather related emergencies. Include the following information: Conditions under which the agency will be closed. Describe weather related emergency plans to ensure elderly clients receive services they

need during emergency situations. Submit name of contact persons. Plan for receiving emergency calls for assistance.

8.00.02─Staffing and Personnel

1. Identify staff designated to oversee services and describe how oversight for services delivered in multiple counties will occur. At least one regional coordinator must be named as the designated program administrator.

2. Describe how supervisory staff will monitor and verify that services have been delivered.

3. Describe how supervisory staff will assure that workers adhere to service schedules, deliver services as outlined and complete documentation in a timely manner.

4. Include an organizational chart delineating lines of authority for all staff who work on behalf of the GADD Aging Services program. Complete the staffing matrix attached

5. Describe and include procedures for internal monitoring and assessment. Detail how internal monitoring reports will be submitted to GADD when completed. The Internal monitoring should be attached to this RFP and include: Service to be monitored and evaluated Name of the person or position responsible for monitoring and evaluating each service. Procedures for corrective action or follow-up A copy of the internal monitoring tool (s) to be used.

6. Describe the utilization of volunteers in program activities. Describe how volunteers are going to be recruited to assist the drivers with the delivery of meals. Enclose any agreements with local volunteer agencies. Include a description of how the agency will supervise, train, recruit and retain volunteers. In addition, state whether volunteers will receive volunteer insurance.

7. Describe method for ensuring back-up staff are available to serve clients in the event staff are not available at the scheduled time for service delivery. What methods and procedures will be utilized to ensure services will be provided to the clients in a timely manner?

8. Describe the plan for staff training. Describe all orientation, in-service and training to be provided to staff and volunteers. List who will provide the training, subject of the training and potential dates or anticipated time frame. Describe plan for scheduling and ensuring that staff and supervisors will comply with training requirements. Complete Training Plan Attached.

9. Attach job descriptions and resumes for supervisory staff and job descriptions for all contract workers and volunteers. Include a copy of appropriate licenses (if applicable). If an employee is not currently on staff, a commitment letter must accompany the bid with time frames for the hiring of the position.

10. Ensure compliance with KRS 216.793 Criminal Records Checks on employees having contact with consumers.

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12. Describe procedures established to ensure confidentiality of information by, or on behalf of a client.

13. Please provide a list of emergency and back-up staff for all senior centers and nutrition sites.

14. Describe how information on program income and donations will be provided to program participants and other interested parties. Include a description of procedures and mechanisms for collection, use and management of program income and donations. All donations must be accounted for and submitted monthly to GADD with the monthly budget reports.

8.00.03─Quality Assurance

Submit a plan of quality assurance procedures to be implemented for each proposed service and describe each of the following procedures implemented by the provider to address each of the following (include in the proposal a response to each of the following in this order and in the format provided, not as a separate attachment):

1. Identification of worker by visible nametag.

2. Maximum of five (5) working days is expected for implementation of services from the date the order is placed by the GADD Case Manager.

3. Notification (by phone) to client by applicant of any change in service delivery schedule.

4. Provide a contingency plan for the provision of services and when necessary, assisting clients in case of inclement weather, emergencies, disasters, or other events that may affect the provision of services. Describe how actions taken by the provider will be communicated to GADD.

5. Describe the method for ensuring that individual client files, contain a copy of the Client Enrollment forms, as well as service documentation and that these files are in a secure centralized location.

6. The Second Party shall conduct client satisfaction surveys and the results of the surveys provided to GADD. Satisfaction Surveys should be approved by GADD before being utilized for the program. Describe how the results of surveys are used to improve or modify services.

7. Describe methods for monitoring performance of services and how the provider will meet performance outcomes outlined in this proposal.

8. New providers shall include a transition plan. This is a plan that will describe the implementation plan from the time of award to the delivery of services for GADD clients. Include training, staffing, and other components necessary to ensure services will be delivered July 1, 2018. Providers responding to this application having provided services during the last procurement cycle, respond to how new staff will be trained consistent with State/Federal guidelines.

9. Describe method for reporting incidents related to service delivery and client conditions to GADD.

10. Please attach a copy of the organizations personnel policies and procedures.

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utilize when these problems occur. (If contract is awarded, subcontractor will be required to meet with catered meals provider to discuss alternate vendor list.)

12. Describe how your agency will continue to provide services if unusual circumstances occur, such as; several multipurpose senior center managers or drivers resign at one time, your agency is unable to employ and train new people in a timely manner to provide services; several senior center managers or drivers are ill.

13. Explain the method that will be used by senior center managers to ensure that correct and appropriate meals are ordered on a site-by site basis and under the appropriate program, such as, Title III and Homecare, Congregate, or Home Delivered. Shelf stable, emergency, breakfast, and special meals will be used in the program throughout the fiscal year.

14. Provide a plan regarding how the agency will assure stability and growth of the senior centers. Describe how the senior centers are going to attract new participants and the baby boomers that are turning 60 years of age.

15. Please explain your agency’s procedures that will be utilized by the driver or other senior center staff/volunteer when a client is found not to be at home during the home delivered meals route, friendly visiting, or telephone reassurance calls.

8.00.04─Facilities and Operations

1. Provide a description of your agency communication capacity. Including telephone / toll free numbers, fax lines, and Internet capability.

2. List the days and hours of operation for each Service/Program Venue described in this

application.

3. Identify where activities will be conducted. Include an address and contact information of individuals responsible for activities at the facility(ies). List the capacity for clients to meet both the current need and potential growth.

4. Congregate sites: Describe the accessibility features of the facility for persons with disabilities. Each Service/Program Venue and collaborating agencies and/or sites shall meet accessibility requirements as prescribed by the Older Americans Act, state and local government. Narrative description and, if necessary, applicable attachments must demonstrate compliance.

5. Provide documentation demonstrating compliance with local health department and safety codes (sanitation and fire) for each Service/Program venue as applicable. Submit annual health and fire inspections for your facility.

6. Congregate Sites: Include fire safety policies and procedures for each Service/Program Venue. Fire safety procedures should include fire drills, safety inspections, maintenance of fire extinguishers, and periodic inspection and training by fire department personnel. If not indicated in policies and procedures, validate that fire safety information is posted in the facility.

7. Identify Service Area(s) to be covered by the applicant.

8. Kitchen: It is anticipated that the nutrition provider will utilize the established regional kitchen and senior center located in and owned by Menifee County to prepare meals for the district; the provider might utilize the existing senior center sites in each of the other counties. New


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providers will include a description of the facility transitions as part of the required transition plan or kitchen approvals if a new meal preparation site is proposed.

9. Describe the complete food operation and delivery system. Please include: A. Describe equipment to be used to transport home delivered meals to participants.

B. Please explain method that will be implemented to ensure home delivered meals are complete when packaged, ensuring adequate temperatures and delivered to homebound clients. Explain how volunteers will be utilized to assist the driver with the home delivered meals

C. Submit the method that will be used to correct problems when they occur. (Home Delivered Meal temperatures must be kept at 140 degrees or above for hot foods and 40 degrees and below for cold foods. Agency must provide Home Delivered Meal carriers/Coolers or items equivalent to ensure proper home delivery temperatures are maintained. Other items will be considered if proper temperatures can’t be ensured).

D. Explain what method will be utilized to ensure proper hot holding temperatures at senior centers are maintained. (Crest cor heater, steam table, sealed cambro etc. Alternative methods will be considered if proper temperatures can’t be ensured).

E. Explain who will package or serve the meals to participants.F. Describe how delivery routes will be determined. (No routes can be longer than 1

hour).G. Describe how your agency will ensure that hot home delivery routes will be expanded

when there is a need.

10. Describe agency’s plan for maintenance and upkeep of the multipurpose senior centers (focal points), senior centers and nutrition sites where services are to be provided. (For example: cleaning of the multipurpose centers, repair of necessary equipment such as heat units, air conditioning units, etc.)

8.00.05─Reporting

1. Describe the system used to maintain accurate records for each Service/Program including units of each service, description of services delivered, number of unduplicated clients served, match records and program income records for purposes of reporting to GADD. Provide this information as it relates to individual client services.

2. Describe the process for maintaining volunteer hours and value for purposes of reporting in-kind match.

3. Describe the procedures for notifying clients of ability to donate to the program, collecting and accounting for donations.

4. Describe how the organization will maintain a record of match. Include the type of match to be provided, source of match and service provided with the match.

5. Describe the plan for utilization of program income to enhance program services.

6. Provide a letter of assurance is required to show that funds or in-kind used for these programs’ match is not supported by other Federal funds or are being used to match other programs. This letter must be included in your bid packet.

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The proposal of each responsible applicant, which is deemed to be responsive to the Request for Proposal, shall be evaluated for completeness, details provided for operations, and experience. The Agency will evaluate the proposals based on the following evaluation factors:

1. Mandatory Requirements – All items listed in Section 6.03─Format of Technical Proposal, signed assurances attachments, and staffing matrix.

2. Professional References – Include names and addresses of two organizations with whom the Offeror has previously contracted to provide similar services.

3. Previous experience – Agency should state the number of years of experience and describe the type of experience working with the elderly.

Criteria Points PossibleTransmittal Letter, Proposal Submission & General Instructions 20Professional References & Bidder Affidavit 25Organizational Profile 25Staffing and Personnel 30Quality Assurance 30Facilities and Operations 50Reporting 20Total Points Possible for Technical Proposal 200

The RFP Scoring Tool form can be found as an attachment in this RFP.

8.02─Cost Evaluation Criteria

Contracts will be based on a fixed-cost price per unit of services for Unit cost which includes the required match. The Offeror is responsible for including and identifying all costs associated with the delivery of service. Offerors shall ONLY provide cost information on the Cost Proposal. Offerors shall submit their cost proposals in the manner set forth below otherwise the proposal may be deemed non-responsive. The Agency will evaluate the proposals based on the following:

Line Item Budget Budget Narrative Unit Cost Proposal for FY 2019, 2020, and 2021 Funding to Support Services Local Resource / Match Form Equipment Purchases

1. Match Requirements All applicants, both for profit and non profit, must match Title III B, C, D, Title VII, and Homecare Service Funds by a minimum of fifteen percent (15%). Match may be in-kind, cash or a combination. All match, whether it is cash or in-kind, must meet the following requirements:

Federal Funds cannot be utilized as match It must be an allowable cost. It must be included in the accounting records and agency audit. It cannot be used to match any other Federal Funds. Must be verifiable

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A. In-Kind Match: This is the value of a third party contribution such as the value of volunteer time, value of space utilized, or the value of supplies contributed to conduct the services. Records to substantiate match reported shall be maintained by the provider.

B. Cash Match: Cash match is the amount of the contribution by the Second Party to carry out services. This form of match may be supplies, personnel contributing to the project in addition to the support provided by GADD for staffing, space, or cash. Records of match shall be maintained and made available to GADD upon request.

C. Match Calculation: Please utilize the following formula to calculate Match for Title III B, C, D, Title VII, and Homecare Services:

(Federal + State Dollars) ⁄ 0.85 – (Federal + State)

2. Program Income Program Income is the value of donations or contributions (no fees) provided by clients or other parties to support program activities. Providers are prohibited from assessing fees to clients receiving services or caregivers benefiting from services under Older American Act Programs. All program income received must be reported to GADD monthly and shall be utilized to expand the program services. Providers receiving program income will report income on the monthly billing report and shall retain records to account for program income and its disposition. Program Income cannot be utilized as a match for Title III Services.

A. Describe how program income will be used to expand program services.B. Complete the Local Resources form included as an attachment to this proposal if the

applicant anticipates the receipt of donations or contributions to support the program.

3. Client Fees Some clients receiving Homecare Services may be required to pay a fee for a portion of the services provided through the GADD programs based on income. Should fees be assessed, the direct service provider will be responsible for the billing and collection of all fees. The Homecare Provider shall be responsible for billing the percentage of the unit cost needing to paid by the client on a monthly basis once the GADD Case manager notifies the provider of the fee. However, should a provider receive a donation or contribution for services, GADD shall be notified and program income accurately reported.

4. Round all unit cost to the nearest two decimal places. For example: $1.2461 should be $1.25.

5. All units of service and proposed unduplicated persons to be served must be whole numbers. For example: 12.33 units equal 12 units.

6. Congregate and Home Delivered Meal cost must be broken down by cost of meal and cost of service / delivery. Separate Unit cost must be given for the meal and the service / delivery.

7. If your agency is proposing delivering some Frozen Home Delivered Meals, please consider the cost savings of delivering once per week in your unit cost.

8. Nutrition Program Costs A standardized single method for computing actual meal costs shall be used. This computation shall be referred to as the ready-to-serve meal cost and the food service and delivery cost. The ready-to-serve cost provides a mechanism for comparing costs among differing programs and providers.

A. Ready-to-Serve Meal Cost


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I. Food Costs: Include the cost of raw food (food normally purchased by a food service operation, which prepares its own food, and convenience foods, which may require very little preparation). This also includes food purchased with NSIP funds.

II. Non-Food Costs: Include the costs of serving supplies, disposables, cleaning materials, and all non-capital items used ·in the preparation of food. (Paper goods, disposables, eating and serving utensils, detergents and other cleaning supplies and equipment)

III. Labor Costs - Food Preparation: Include the costs of labor for food preparation; cooking, and portioning bulk foods; and delivery of food to the site of service. Fringe benefits are also included.

a. Fringe benefits are also included;b. Wages paid to all persons who prepare food. c. Wages for persons who prepare and maintain the sanitary condition of the

kitchen and storage areas; and d. Wages paid for time spent in food and supplies inventorying, storing and

receiving and in direct supervision of kitchen employees.

IV. Equipment Costs: Include the costs of such capital items as ranges, dishwashers, trucks and vans, steam tables, freezers, etc.

V. Utility Costs: Include the costs of space and related utility costs incurred for food preparation, including equipment operation costs and costs for maintenance and repair.

VI. Other Costs: Include the non-labor costs of transporting food, food storage, insurance, and general liability.

B. Food Service and Delivery Cost (Use cash outlay and value of resources used for minimum required match)

I. Portioning Costs: Include the costs of labor for serving foods and labor for home delivery of meals to participants Fringe benefits are also included

a. Fringe benefits are also included;b. Wages paid to all persons who portion food; c. Wages for persons who maintain the sanitary condition of the service kitchen

and dining areas; and d. Wages paid to persons who supervise these activities.

II. Delivery Costs: Include the costs of labor for delivering meals to homes of participants and mileage and maintenance of vehicles used for this purpose.

III. Other Nutrition Service Costs: Include costs incurred for nutrition education and nutrition outreach services needed to meet the needs of participants. These costs include personnel, equipment and supplies, etc., which can be properly allocated to the nutrition program. Include the cost, if any, for rental and maintenance of facilities used for nutrition services.

IV. Project Management Costs: Exclude expenses .incurred for nutrition education and nutrition outreach services.

a. Personnel Costs: Include expenses incurred for the program director and related administrative staff, such as bookkeepers, clerical staff, nutritionists, registered dietitians, etc.


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b. Equipment and Supply Costs: Include equipment and supplies related to overall program administration, such as typewriters, computers, software for menu analysis, office supplies, office furniture, cleaning supplies, disposable paper supplies and janitorial supplies.

c. Other General Expenses: Include costs related to overall program management, such as insurance, bonding, licenses, membership fees paid to professional organizations, utilities, repair and maintenance of equipment in centers, pest control, office and site rental, office supplies, insurance and other miscellaneous costs.

9. Pursuant to 200 KAR 5:410, the cost evaluation is subject to Reciprocal preference for Kentucky resident bidders and Preferences for a Qualified Bidder or the Department of Corrections, Division of Prison Industries as described in Section 7.19, herein.

8.03─Cost Scoring Criteria

Criteria Possible PointsLine Item Budget

100Budget NarrativeProposed Unit Cost FY 2019, 2020, 2021Anticipated Funding to Support ServicesResources Used for MatchTotal Cost Proposal Points 100

The proposal of each responsible applicant, which is deemed to be responsive to the Request for Proposal, shall be evaluated as to the cost per unit stated in terms of dollars and cents per unit of services. The cost proposal with the lowest price will receive the maximum score. The other cost proposal scores will be determined by dividing the lowest price by the price offered in other proposals and then multiplied by the number of available points. EXAMPLE: Assume 100 points are available for cost and Firm A offers the lowest price of $10. Firm A receives 100 points. Assume Firm B offers a price of $12. Firm B receives 83 points per the following calculation: 10/12 = .83 x 100 = 83.

8.04─Contract Award Notification

Complete, responsive and responsible Proposals that receive the highest scores will be those recommended from the AAAIL council for approval by the GADD Board of Directors. A notice of award will be issued to those Offerors approved by the GADD Board. To view the award of contract(s) and the contractor(s) receiving the award(s) for this solicitation, access the RFP section of the GADD website at http://gwadd.org/rfps-public-comment/

SECTION 9─ORAL PRESENTATION AND/OR NEGOTIATIONS

9.00─Right to Use Oral Presentations to Verify/Expand on Proposal

The GADD/AAAIL reserves the right to require Oral Presentations to verify or expand on the Technical or Cost Proposals.


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9.01─Right to Reject Based on Oral Presentations

The GADD/AAAIL reserves the right at its discretion to require Oral Presentations by some or all of the Offerors to verify or expand on the Technical or Cost Proposals.

9.02─Oral Presentations Evaluation Criteria

The highest ranking vendors may be requested to provide oral presentations/demonstrations to answer questions or to clarify the understanding of the evaluators in accordance with the requirements of this RFP. The oral presentation shall be scheduled at the discretion of the GADD. The GADD reserves the right not to require oral presentations/demonstrations at its discretion or in the event that they would not affect the final rankings.

9.03─Negotiation

After conducting the evaluation to determine the best proposal received, the GADD reserves the right to negotiate a fair and reasonable compensation based on the pricing submitted in the offeror’s proposal. If the negotiations fail to reach an agreement on a fair and reasonable compensation rate, the Agency reserves the right to proceed to the next highest ranked proposal. Other terms and conditions relating to the technical and/or cost proposals may be negotiated at the sole discretion of the GADD.

9.04─Items to Be Negotiated

All items in this solicitation may be negotiated at the discretion of the GADD.

SECTION 10─RANKING PROPOSALS AND AWARD OF CONTRACT

10.00─Best Interest of the Commonwealth

The GADD will rank the proposal in the manner set forth in the Evaluation Criteria within this Solicitation. However, the GADD reserves the right to reject any or all proposals in whole or in part based on the best interest of the GADD and the Commonwealth.

10.01─Total Points Possible for Proposal

Criteria Points PossibleTechnical Proposal 200Cost Proposal 100Oral Presentation (if applicable) 30Total Points Possible for Proposal 330

SECTION 11─ATTACHMENTS


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Staffing Matrix

Direct Service Staff:Position # of

StaffNumber of clients per

staff

Number of Work Hours

per Week

Responsibilities Funding Source

Volunteers:Job Number of

VolunteersDescription of Responsibilities Number of hours

to project

Supervisory Staff: Position Number of Staff Number of

Staff Supervised

Responsibilities


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TRAINING PLAN SCHEUDULE

Fiscal Year 2019

Please list trainings in order by date or quarter provided.

QUARTER TRAINING IS TO BE PROVIDED

TARGET AUDIENCE-WHO AND HOW MANY

TOPIC OF TRAINING

PROVIDED BY


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Anticipated FY 19 Funding

Service Allocation

Homecare Services $219,597Title III B In-Home Services $18,000

Title III ServicesTitle III B Supportive Services $77,535Title III D Disease Prevention & Health Promotion $5,965

Title III B Legal Assistance $18,300

Nutrition ServicesHomecare Home Delivered Meals $89,700Title III C1 Congregate Meals $137,493Title III C2 Home Delivered Meals $123,933NSIP Funding $37,370

Ombudsman & Elder Abuse PreventionState Long Term Care Ombudsman $29,323Title III B Ombudsman $14,800Title VII Ombudsman $2,538Title VII Elder Abuse $1,539

State Health Insurance Program (SHIP)State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) $12,813Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA-SHIP)

$8,872

Personal Care Attendant Program (PCAP) $239,635.00


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Fiscal Year 2017 Service Units

Source Service Clients Units

Homecare In-Home Services

Homemaking 82 3,102Personal Care 66 4,047Chore 7 42Respite 6 253TOTAL 88 7,444

Title III-B

Assisted Transportation 12 680Information & Assistance 884 6,319Outreach 800 2,473Transportation 99 22,778TOTAL 950 32,250

Title III-D

Arthritis Foundation Exercises 98 470Bingocize 84 586In-Home Mental Health 5 5TOTAL 120 1,061

Title III-B Legal Assistance Legal Assistance 98 300

Title III-C1 Congregate Meals

C-1 Meals 484 25,041Nutrition Education 329 1,438TOTAL 485 26,479

Title III-C2 Home Delivered Meals

C-2 Meals 172 22,211Nutrition Education 101 539TOTAL 172 22,750

Homecare Home Delivered Meals

Homecare Meals 66 10,817Nutrition Education 37 217TOTAL 66 11,034

SHIPSHIP 350 350MIPPA SHIP 98 98

PCAP

Evaluation 23 83Program Coordination 23 633Subsidy 23 29,748TOTAL 23 30,464

Source Service

Individual Consultation

sComplaint

s Closed

Ombudsman & Elder Abuse

III-B Ombudsman 73 218SLTCOP 134 401VII Ombudsman 15 42VII Elder Abuse 14 30


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