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Docusign Envelope ID: 794C590E-C1B9-8347-83D2-BF 7E8DCS5E31E OPCMR EXERCISE OF RENEWAL OPTION GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS SaaS DEPARTMENT OF PROPERTY & PROCUREMENT CONTRACT NO.: PO030BOCT25 DATED: May 5, 2025 EXERCISE OF RENEWAL OPTION Contractor Description of Scope of Work/Services Promising People, LLC To support and reduce inmate risk of recidivism, 604 N. Highway 27, Suite 5 and ensure inmates have the foundational education Minneola, Florida 34715-6265 and vocation necessary to find employment or continue their education following release from prison. Pursuant to the renewal option provision of Contract No. PO30BOCT25, and subject to the appropriation and allotment of necessary funds, notice is hereby given that the Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands, Bureau of Corrections exercises, its option to renew and does hereby renew the aforementioned contract for the period May 5, 2026, to May 4, 2027, at the cost of Sixty Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($60,000.00). All the terms, covenants, and conditions of the contract affected shall continue in full force and effect. A facsimile, electronic or digital signature on this Contract shall be deemed an original and binding upon the Parties hereto. Please acknowledge receipt and acceptance hereby signing and returning the original to: The Department of Property and Procurement 3274 Richmond Christiansted, VI 00820 KNQWLEDGMENT & ACCEPTANCE: yy. ME OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS (eA Onn Pe Evans, Jr. Wynnie Testamark, Director President Bureau of Corrections Promising People, LLC DATE: 4/23/2026 DATE: ze) 2026 A Z Le , DATE: 5/6/2026 Lisa M. Alejand mmissioner Ano Department of Property and Procurement PO-26-150-1501-1436 Zoho Sign Document ID: 2F5E5420-7RNZTH1 YJUDJJFH7GXJOCAWJOO8KGOSSJMRHPTF5VSO OPCMR CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES THIS AGREEMENT is made this__ 5th day of __ May , 2025, in the Territory of the Virgin Islands, by and between the Government of the Virgin Islands, Department of Property and Procurement, on behalf of the Virgin Islands Bureau of Corrections (hereinafter referred to as “Government”) and Promising People, LLC (hereinafter referred to as “Contractor or PP). WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the Government is in need of the services of a Contractor to support and reduce inmate risk of recidivism, and ensure inmates have the foundational education and vocation necessary to find and retain employment or continue their education following release from prison which duties and responsibilities are more particularly described for services rendered in accordance with Addendum I (Scope of Services) attached hereto; and WHEREAS, the Contractor was selected in accordance with 31 V.I.C. § 239(a)(8) and31 V.LC. § 239(a)(9); and WHEREAS, the Contractor represents that it is willing and capable of providing such services and equipment; and NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the compensation and mutual covenants herein contained, and intending to be legally bound by this written instrument, the parties hereto do covenant and agree as follows: 1. SERVICES The Contractor will provide the services described in Addendum I (Scope of Services), attached hereto and made a part of this contract. 2. TERM AND EFFECTIVE DATE This Contract shall be effective upon the date of execution of Commissioner of the Property and Procurement and shall terminate one year (1) thereafter (“Initial Term”). The Government, in its sole discretion, shall have the option to renew this contract for (2) additional period of one (1) year each, subject to the same terms noted herein, by providing the Contractor with sixty (60) days written notice of the Government’s election to renew. I Contract No. PO30BOCT25- Cotte nine E Zoho Sign Document ID: 2F5ES420-7RNZTH1YJUDJJFH7GXJOCAWJOOSKGOSSJMRHPTFSVSO OPCMR 3. COMPENSATION The Government, in consideration of the satisfactory performance of the services described in Addendum I (Scope of Services), agrees to pay Contractor a sum not to exceed Two Hundred Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty-Five Dollars and Zero Cents ($209,985.00) during the term of the contract in accordance with the provisions set forth in Addendum I] (Compensation) attached hereto and made a part of this contract. 4. TRAVEL EXPENSES Inclusive of the compensation for services as specified in Paragraph 3 (Compensation) above, the Government agrees to pay documented transportation, subsistence, lodging and other travel expenses, while in travel status, for trips which have been authorized in writing, in advance, by the Government. These costs shall be advanced or reimbursed on the same basis as is applicable to non-contract employees of the Government, or as agreed to by an addendum to this Contract, however, said costs and expenses shall not exceed N/A. 5. RECORDS The Contractor, when applicable, will present documented precise records of time and/or money expended under this Contract. 6. PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS The Contractor agrees to maintain the professional standards applicable to its profession and to consultants doing business in the United States Virgin Islands. 7. DOCUMENTS, PRINTOUTS, ETC. All documents, books, records, instructional materials, programs, printouts and memoranda of every description derived therefrom and pertaining to this Contract shall become the property of the Government and shall be turned over to it at the termination of this Contract. The above described materials shall not be used by Contractor or by any other person or entity except upon the written permission of the Government. 8. LIABILITY OF OTHERS Nothing in this Contract shall be construed to impose any liability upon the Government to persons, firms, associations or corporations engaged by Contractor as servants, agents or independent contractors, or in any other capacity whatsoever, or make Government liable to any such persons, firms, associations or corporations for the acts, omissions, liabilities, obligations and taxes of Contractor of whatsoever nature, including, but not limited to, unemployment insurance, gross receipt, excise, and social security taxes for Contractor, its servants, agents or independent contractors. Contract No. PO30BOCT25 L. Contractor’s Initials: LE Zoho Sign Document ID: 2F5E542D-7RNZTH1YJUDJJFH7GXJOCAWJOC8KGOSSJMRHPTF5VSO OPCMR 9. ASSIGNMENT The Contractor shall not subcontract or assign any part of the services under this Contract without the prior written consent of the Government. 10. INDEMNIFICATION Contractor agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Government from and against any and all loss, damage, liability, claims, demands, detriments, costs, charges and expenses (including attorney’s fees) and causes of action of whatsoever character which Government may incur, sustain or be subjected to, arising out of or in any way connected to the services to be performed by Contractor under this Contract and arising from any cause, except the sole negligence of Government. 11. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR The Contractor shall perform this Contract as an independent contractor and nothing herein contained shall be construed to be inconsistent with this relationship or status. 12. GOVERNING LAW This Contract shall be governed by the laws of the United States Virgin Islands and jurisdiction shall remain in the United States Virgin Islands. 13. WAIVERS AND AMENDMENTS No waiver, modification or amendment of any term, condition, or provision of this Contract shall be valid or of any force or effect unless made in writing, signed by the parties hereto or their duly authorized representatives, and specifying with particularity the nature and extent of such waiver, modification or amendment. Any such waiver, modification or amendment in any instance or instances shall in no event be construed to be a general waiver, modification or amendment of any of the terms, conditions or provisions of this Contract, but the same shall be strictly limited and restricted to the extent and occasion specified in such signed writing or writings. 14, ENTIRE AGREEMENT This agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the parties relating to the subject matter addressed in this Agreement. This agreement supersedes all prior communications, contracts, or agreements between the parties with respect to the subject matter addressed in this agreement, whether written or oral. 3 Contract No. PO30BOCT25 Contractor's Initials: JE - Zoho Sign Document ID: 2F5E542D-7RNZTH1YJUDJJFH7GXJOCAWJOOSKGOSSJMRHPTF5VSO OPCMR 15. RIGHT TO WITHHOLD If work under this Contract is not performed in accordance with the terms hereof, the Government will have the right to withhold out of any payment due to Contractor, such sums as Government may deem ample to protect it against loss or to assure payment of claims arising therefrom, and, at its option, the Government may apply such sums in such manner as the Government may deem proper to secure itself or to satisfy such claims. The Government will immediately notify the Contractor in writing in the event that it elects to exercise its right to withhold. No such withholding or application shall be made by the Government if and while Contractor gives satisfactory assurance to Government that such claims will be paid by Contractor or its insurance carrier, if applicable in the event that such contest is not successful. 16. CONDITION PRECEDENT This Contract shall be subject to the availability and appropriation of funds and to the approval of the Commissioner of the Department of Property and Procurement. 17. TERMINATION Either party will have the right to terminate this Contract with or without cause on 60 days written notice to the other party specifying the date of termination. 18. PARTIAL TERMINATION The performance of work under this Contract may be terminated by the Government, in part, whenever the Government shall deem such termination advisable by providing 30 days written notice to the Contractor. This partial termination shall be effected by delivering to the Contractor a Notice of Partial Termination specifying the extent to which the term and/or duties under this Contract are terminated and the date upon which such termination becomes effective. The Contractor shall be entitled to receive payment for services provided to the date of termination, including payment for the period of the 30-day notice. 19. NON-DISCRIMINATION No person shall be excluded from participating in, be denied the proceeds of or be subject to discrimination in the performance of this Contract on account of race, creed, color, sex, religion, disability or national origin. 20. CONFLICT OF INTEREST (a) Contractor covenants that it has no interest and will not acquire any interest direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of services required to be performed under this Contract. (b) Contractor further covenants that it is: 4 Contract No, PO30BOCT25 Contractor's Initials: ZE Zaho Sign Document ID: 2FSES42D-7RNZTHIYJUDJUFH7GXJOCAWJOOSKGOSSJMRHPTFSVSO OPCMR (1) not a territorial officer or employee (i.c., the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, member of the Legislature, or any other elected territorial official; or an officer or employee of the legislative, executive or judicial branch of the Government or any agency, board, commission or independent instrumentality of the Government, whether compensated on a salary, fee or contractual basis); or (2) _ a territorial officer or employee and, as such, has: (i) familiarized itself with the provisions of Title 3, Chapter 37 of the Virgin Islands Code, pertaining to conflicts of interest, including the penalties provision set forth in section 1108 thereof; (ii) not made, negotiated or influenced this Contract, in its official capacity; and (iii) no financial interest in the Contract as that term is defined in section 1101(1) of said Code chapter. 21, NOTICE Any notice required to be given by the Terms of this Contract shall be deemed to have been given when the same is sent by email, facsimile, certified mail, postage prepaid or personally delivered, addressed to the parties as follows: GOVERNMENT Lisa M. Alejandro Commissioner Department of Property and Procurement 8201 Sub Base, Suite 4 St. Thomas, VI 00802 Email: lisa.alejandro@dpp.vi.gov Telephone: (340) 774-0828 Wynnie Testamark Director Bureau of Corrections RR 1, Box 9909 Kingshill, VI 00850 Email: wynnie.testamark@boc.vi.gov Telephone: (340) 773-6309 CONTRACTOR John L. Evans, Jr. President Promising People 604 N. Highway 27, Suite 5 Minneola, Florida Email: john.evans@promisingpeople.com Telephone: (407) 335-2250 5 Contract No. PO30BOCT25 Contractor's Initials: LE Zoho Sign Document ID: 2F5E5420-7RNZTH1Y JUQJJFH7GXJOCAWJOOSKGOSSJMRHPTF5VSO OPCMR 22. LICENSURE The Contractor covenants that it has: (a) obtained all of the applicable licenses or permits, permanent, temporary or otherwise as required by Title 27 of the Virgin Islands Code; and (b) _—_ familiarized itself with the applicable provisions of Title 27 of the Virgin Islands Code pertaining to professions and occupations. 23. OTHER PROVISIONS Addenda I and II, attached hereto, are a part of this Contract and are incorporated herein by reference. 24, DEBARMENT CERTIFICATION By execution of this contract, the contractor certifies that it is eligible to receive contract awards using federally appropriated funds and that it has not been suspended or debarred from entering into contracts with any federal agency. The Contractor shall include this provision in each of its subcontracts hereunder and shall furnish its subcontractors with the current “LIST OF PARTIES EXCLUDED FROM FEDERAL PROCUREMENT OR NON PROCUREMENT”. In the event the Contractor or any subcontractor misrepresents its eligibility to receive contract awards using federal funds, the Contractor or subcontractor agrees that it shall not be entitled to payment for any work performed under this contract or any subcontract and that the Contractor or subcontractor shall promptly reimburse the Government of the Virgin Islands for any progress payments heretofore made. 25. FALSE CLAIMS Contractor warrants that it shall not, with respect to this Contract, make or present any claim upon or against the Government of the Virgin Islands, or any officer, department, board, commission, or other agency thereof, knowing such claims to be false, fictitious or fraudulent. Contractor acknowledges that making such a false, fictitious or fraudulent claim is an offence under Virgin Islands law. 26. INSURANCE Contractor shall maintain the following insurance coverages during the term of this Contract: (a) COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY: Commercial general liability insurance, in a form acceptable to the Government, on a “per occurrence” basis with a minimum limit of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) for any one person per occurrence for death or personal injury and one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) for any 6 Contract No. Contractor’s Initials: LE : Zoho Sign Document ID: 2F5ES42D-7RNZTH1YJUDJJFH7GXJOCAWJOCSKGOSSJMRHPTF5VSO =. Bes) 45 = OPCMR one occurrence for property damage. Insurance policy(ies) shall name the Government of the Virgin Islands as the certificate holder and additional insured via an endorsement. (6) PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY: Professional liability insurance, in a form acceptable to the Government, which covers the services being performed under this Contract, with policy limits of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) per claim. The Government shall be listed thereon as a certificate holder. (c) WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: Contractor shall supply current coverage under the Government Insurance Fund or other form of coverage. 27, FACSIMILE, ELECTRONIC & DIGITAL SIGNATURES A facsimile, electronic or digital signature on this Contract shall be deemed an original and binding upon the Parties hereto. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands on the day and year first above written. WITNESSES: GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS wi Testamark, Director ffaa Bureau of Corrections pel lo—gik Horene— oa 05/05/2025 ‘a, | Lisa M. hie Commissioner _ Date ss AT Department of Property and Procurement CONTRACTOR Promising People, LLC Arye Howrent Dob fowns Apr 23 2025 10:18 EDT John L. Evans, Jr. Date faye eee! President APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUMFICTHRY. L 4/29/2025 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE BY: joe Ete Date PURCHASE ORDER NO. : . Contract No. PO30BOCT25 Contractor’s Initials: YEE