3 2.5 Licenses, Permits, Fees and Assessments . Provider shall obtain, at Provider ’s sole cost and expense, such licenses, permits an d approvals as may be required by law for the performance of the Services required by this Agreement. Provider shall have the sole obligation to pay for any fees, assessments and taxes, plus applicable penalties and interest, which may be imposed by law and which arise from or are necessary for the performance of the Services required by this Agreement.
2.6 Nondiscrimination. The Parties agree not to discriminate against any person or class of persons by reason of sex, color, race, creed, religion, marital status, handicap, ancestry or national origin in its provision of Services. To the extent this Agreement provides that the Parties offer accommodations or Services to the public, such accommodations or Services shall be offered by the Parties to the public on fair and reasonable terms.
2.7 Familiarity with Work . By executing this Agreement, Provider represents that Provider (i) has thoroughly investigated and considered the Services to be performed, (ii) has carefully considered how the Services should be provided, and (iii) fully understands the facilities, difficulties and restrictions attending the provision of the Services under this Agreement. Should the Provider discover any latent or unknown conditions materially differing from those inherent in the provision of such Services or as represented by the City, Provider shall immediately inform the City of such fact and shall not proceed except at Provider ’s risk until written instructions are received from the City.
2.8 Additional Services. Provider may provide Services in addition to those specified in the Scope of Services when directed to do so in writing by the City, provided that Provider shall not be required to provide any such additional Services without compensation and such Services will be agreed upon in a mutually executed agreement.
2.9 Reporting. Pursuant to the National Opioid Settlement Agreement s and the Allocation Agreements, the City is required to prepare written reports at least annually regarding the use of settlement funds, including c ertifications that all funds received have been used in compliance with the settlements, which will be reviewed by the California Department of Health Care Services (“DHCS”). Provider shall assist City and provide any and all information and confirmations requested by DHCS or necessary to complete such reports and certifications.
Section 3. Term.
The term of this Agreement shall commence on February 1, 2026, and shall terminate on January 31, 2028, unless sooner terminated as provided herein ("Term").
Section 4. Compensation.
4.1 Amount of Compensation. It is understood by and agreed between the Parties to this Agreement that full and complete payment for all Services provided in accordance with this Agreement, including sub-Provider fees, if any, and reimbursable expenses, shall not exceed ONE HUNDRED SIXTY THREE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED TWENTY AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($163,720.00) ("Maximum Compensation"), without the prior written authorization of City. City agrees to pay, and Provider agrees to accept, as full compensation for Provider 's
Budget
Cost Categories
Period 1
2/1/2026
1/31/2027
Period 2
1/1/2027
1/31/2028
Cumulative
Senior/Key Personnel: $53,449 $55,475 $108,924
Kathleen Pine $10,602 $10,920 $21,522
ERE: $3,342 $3,546 $6,888
Effort (FTE Months; AY/SUM/CAL): 0/0.75/0.75 0/0.75/0.75 Raminta Daniulaityte $7,920 $8,157 $16,077
ERE: $2,496 $2,649 $5,145
Effort (FTE Months; AY/SUM/CAL): 0/0.5/0.5 0/0.5/0.5
Min JANG $21,300 $21,939 $43,239
ERE: $7,789 $8,264 $16,053
Effort (FTE Months; AY/SUM/CAL): 0/0/3.6 0/0/3.6
Other Personnel: $0 $0 $0
Total Number Other Personnel 0 0 0
Total Salary, Wages and ERE: $53,449 $55,475 $108,924
Equipment: $0 $0 $0
Travel: $6,000 $6,000 $12,000
1. Domestic $6,000 $6,000 $12,000
Other Direct Costs: $17,500 $17,500 $35,000
3. Consulting Costs $17,000 $17,000 $34,000
8. Human Subject Pay $500 $500 $1,000
Direct Costs: $76,949 $78,975 $155,924
Indirect Costs: $3,847 $3,949 $7,796
Total Direct and Indirect Costs: $80,796 $82,924 $163,720 SENIOR PERSONNEL: $80,838
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athleen Pine, PhD, Principal Investigator, is an Associate Professor with the College of Health Solutions at Arizona State University (ASU). Dr. Pine will be responsible for overall project management, quant and qual data collection, qual data analysis, assembling reports, presentations, manuscript development, data collection strategy.
Effort: 0.75 summer months per year
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aminta Daniulaityte, PhD, Co-Investigator, is a Professor with the College of Health Solutions at Arizona State University (ASU). Dr. Daniulaityte will be responsible for qual data collection, qual data analysis, informing SUD treatment and evaluation, manuscript development, data collection strategy.
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ffort: 0.5 summer months per year
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in Jang, Co-Investigator, is an Assistant Research Scientist with the College of Health Solutions at Arizona State University (ASU). Mr. Jang will be responsible for quant data collection, quant data management and analysis, assembling reports, presentations, manuscript development, data collection strategy.
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ffort: 3.6 calendar months per year
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Personnel salary requests are based on the individual current rate as stated in the University’s Human Capital Management system. An estimated cost escalation has been included in the out years, consistent with ASU policy. The College of Health Solutions defines salary ranges for GRAs based on educational program, academic progress, and experience.
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mployee Related Expenses (ERE): $28,086
Arizona State University (a) defines fringe benefits as direct costs and (b) charges to sponsored accounts are based on rates approved by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The most current rate agreement is dated February 27, 2025. For purposes of proposal budgeting, fringe benefit estimates are calculated as a percent of salary. An estimated cost escalation has been included and is consistent with ASU policy for both fringe rates and Institutional Base Salary. The ASU fringe benefit rate for faculty and staff includes retirement, FICA, worker’s compensation, unemployment, long-term disability, risk management, health insurance, and dental insurance. Benefits are calculated as follows on base salaries.
FY2027 FY2028
Faculty 31.52% 32.47%
Staff 36.57% 37.67%
TRAVEL: $12,000 ($6,000 Per Year)
Domestic Travel Costs are requested to attend meetings/data collection (i.e. ridealongs, interviews) and to attend academic conferences. Estimates for 2-personnel x an estimated 1 trip each per year are as follows: Airfare $770, lodging $1,104 ($276/night x 4 nights), $410 per diem ($82 per diem x 5 days), $370 ground transportation, $13 ASU travel fee.
Note: The travel budget was estimated in accordance with the University’s travel policy (see) based on current air fares, current ASU authorized per diem rates, airport shuttle services, and, if applicable, conference registration fees and/or car rental.
ASU’s travel system software provider, Concur Technologies, assesses a charge of $12.75/per person for each travel expense report submitted. The expense is a direct cost charged per trip and is included in part of the total budget allocated for travel.
OTHER DIRECT COSTS: $35,000
Consultant Costs:
$10,000 ($5,000 per year) consulting costs for Matthew Parrish to provide insight into strategy and evaluation based on his extensive experience designing, implementing, and managing an SUD-focused MIH program.
$24,000 ($12,000 per year) for a research assistant who is a UCLA undergraduate student and paramedic who will assist with quantitative and qualitative data collection, data analysis, project management, literature review, and manuscript development. Pay rate is $26/hour.
Participant Incentives:
$1,000 ($500 per year) for gift cards to give to participants for completing interviews and surveys.
FACILITIES AND ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS (F&A): $7,796
Indirect costs have been calculated at 5% on Total Direct Costs (TDC) in accordance with sponsor policy found here:
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