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This is a Notice of Contract and Standard Contract Terms agreement between the State of Michigan Department of Treasury and Marshall & Swift Boeckh, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company headquartered in Irvine, California. The contract was executed on July 31, 2019, and involves the State Tax Commission's oversight of assessor manual licensing and related services. Key state contacts include Program Manager Kelli Sobel and Contract Administrator Andy Marple from the Department of Treasury, while Randy Cook serves as the contractor's primary account executive.

The contract provides for the development, maintenance, and licensing of the Michigan State Tax Commission Assessors Manuals, Volumes I and II, which are statutorily required for property tax assessment purposes statewide. Contract activities include developing manual text with cost schedules for residential, agricultural, commercial, and industrial properties; providing instructor-led training and onsite consulting; delivering annual updates via CD and SFTP; maintaining web-based access to the Marshall & Swift Valuation Platform Michigan (MSVP MI); and performing a comprehensive "REBASE" effort with fresh base costs in Year 4 or 5. The five-year contract term runs from July 31, 2019, through July 30, 2024, with an estimated value of $1,405,493.00, comprising annual fees of $204,458 (Year 1), $212,458 (Year 2), $219,459 (Year 3), $226,459 (Year 4), and $234,459 (Year 5). The State may renew the contract for up to five additional one-year periods at its discretion. Optional printing services for 1,600 copies of each manual volume are available at additional cost, ranging from $252,200 for black and white printing to $308,200 for color printing. The State grants non-exclusive, royalty-free licenses to use the Manual and integrated services, including rights to sublicense to third-party Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) software providers for local units of government within Michigan, with delivery deadlines and service level credits of $500 per day for late deliveries established under the contract terms.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN PROCUREMENT

Department of Treasury 7285 Parsons Dr.

Dimondale, MI 48821

NOTICE OF CONTRACT

NOTICE OF CONTRACT NO. 271 190000000342 .

between

THE STATE OF MICHIGAN

and

Marshall & Swift Boeckh, LLC.

40 Pacifica, Suite 900

Irvine, CA 92618

Randy Cook

213.399.1444 rcook@corelogic.com

CV0063572

CONTRACT SUMMARY

DESCRIPTION: Michigan State Tax Commission Assessors Manuals, Volumes I and II, and licensing

INITIAL EFFECTIVE DATE INITIAL EXPIRATION DATE INITIAL AVAILABLE

OPTIONS

EXPIRATION DATE BEFORE

CHANGE(S) NOTED BELOW

7/31/2019 7/30/2024 5, 1-year 7/30/2024

PAYMENT TERMS DELIVERY TIMEFRAME

Net 45

ALTERNATE PAYMENT OPTIONS EXTENDED PURCHASING

☐ P-card ☐ Payment Request (PRC) ☐ Other ☐ Yes ☒ No

MINIMUM DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS

MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

ESTIMATED CONTRACT VALUE AT TIME OF EXECUTION $1,405,493.00

Kelli Sobel TREAS

517.241.0917

SobelK2@michigan.gov

Andy Marple TREAS

517.636.6819 marplea@michigan.gov

STATE OF MICHIGAN

STANDARD CONTRACT TERMS

This STANDARD CONTRACT (“Contract”) is agreed to between the State of Michigan (the “State”) and Marshall and Swift/Boeckh, LLC (“Contractor”), a Delaware limited liability company. This Contract is effective on July 31, 2019 (“Effective Date”), and unless terminated, expires on July 30, 2024.

This Contract may be renewed for up to five (5) additional one-year periods. Renewal is at the sole discretion of the State and will automatically extend the term of this Contract. The Parties will document its exercise of renewal options via a Contract Change Notice.

The parties agree as follows:

1. Duties of Contractor. Contractor must perform the services and provide the deliverables described in Schedule A – Statement of Work (the “Contract Activities”). An obligation to provide delivery of any commodity is considered a service and is a Contract Activity.

Contractor must furnish all labor, equipment, materials, and supplies necessary for the performance of the Contract Activities, and meet operational standards, unless otherwise specified in Schedule A.

Contractor must: (a) perform the Contract Activities in a timely, professional, safe, and workmanlike manner consistent with standards in the trade, profession, or industry; (b) meet or exceed the performance and operational standards, and specifications of the Contract; (c) provide all Contract Activities in good quality; (d) not interfere with the State’s operations; (e) obtain and maintain all necessary licenses, permits or other authorizations necessary for the performance of the Contract; (f) cooperate with the State, including the State’s quality assurance personnel, and any third party to achieve the objectives of the Contract; (g) return to the State any State-furnished equipment or other resources in the same condition as when provided when no longer required for the Contract;

(h) and not make any media releases without prior written authorization from the State(i) comply with applicable State physical and IT security policies and standards made available to Contractor described in Section 4.7 of Schedule A. Any breach under this paragraph is considered a material breach.

Contractor must also be clearly identifiable while on State property by wearing identification issued by the State, and clearly identify themselves whenever making contact with the State.

2. Notices. All notices and other communications required or permitted under this Contract must be in writing and will be considered given and received: (a) when verified by written receipt if sent by courier; (b) when actually received if sent by mail without verification of receipt; or (c) when verified by automated receipt or electronic logs if sent by facsimile or email.

If to State: If to Contractor:

Andy Marple 7285 Parsons Dr.

Dimondale, MI 48821 marplea@michigan.gov 517.636.6819

Marshall & Swift/Boeckh, LLC Attn. Legal Department 40 Pacifica, Suite 900 Irvine, CA 92618

3. Contract Administrator. The Contract Administrator for each party is the only person authorized to modify any terms of this Contract, and approve and execute any change under this Contract (each a “Contract Administrator”):

State: Contractor:

Andy Marple 7285 Parsons Dr.

Dimondale, MI 48821 marplea@michigan.gov 517.636.6819

Marshall & Swift/Boeckh, LLC Attn. Legal Department 40 Pacifica, Suite 900 Irvine, CA 92618

4. Program Manager. The Program Manager for each party will monitor and coordinate the day-to-day activities of the Contract (each a “Program Manager”):

State: Contractor:

Kelli Sobel 430 W. Allegan St.

Lansing, MI 48922 Sobelk2@michigan.gov 517.241.0917

Marshall & Swift/Boeckh, LLC Attn. Randy Cook 40 Pacifica, Suite 900 Irvine, CA 92618 rcook@corelogic.com

(213) 399-1444

5. Performance Guarantee. Contractor must at all times have financial resources sufficient, in the opinion of the State, to ensure performance of the Contract and must provide proof upon request. The State may require a performance bond (as specified in Schedule A) if, in the opinion of the State, it will ensure performance of the Contract.

6. Insurance Requirements. Contractor must maintain the insurances identified below and is responsible for all deductibles. All required insurance must: (a) protect the State from claims that may arise out of, are alleged to arise out of, or result from Contractor's or a subcontractor's performance; (b) be primary and non-contributing to any comparable liability insurance (including self-insurance) carried by the State; and (c) be provided by a company with an A.M. Best rating of "A" or better, and a financial size of VII or better.

Required Limits Additional Requirements Commercial General Liability Insurance

Minimal Limits:

$1,000,000 Each Occurrence Limit $1,000,000 Personal & Advertising Injury Limit $2,000,000 General Aggregate Limit $2,000,000 Products/Completed Operations

Contractor must have their policy endorsed to add “the State of Michigan, its departments, divisions, agencies, offices, commissions, officers, employees, and agents” as additional insureds using endorsement CG 20 10 11 85, or both CG 2010 07 04 and CG 2037 07 0.

Automobile Liability Insurance

Minimal Limits:

$1,000,000 Per Occurrence

Contractor must have their policy: (1) endorsed to add “the State of Michigan, its departments, divisions, agencies, offices, commissions, officers, employees, and agents” as additional insureds; and (2) include Hired and Non-Owned Automobile coverage.

Workers' Compensation Insurance

Minimal Limits:

Coverage according to applicable laws governing work activities.

Waiver of subrogation, except where waiver is prohibited by law.

Employers Liability Insurance

Minimal Limits:

$500,000 Each Accident $500,000 Each Employee by Disease $500,000 Aggregate Disease.

Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions) Insurance

Minimal Limits:

$3,000,000 Each Occurrence $3,000,000 Annual Aggregate

If any of the required policies provide claims-made coverage, the Contractor must: (a) provide coverage with a retroactive date before the effective date of the contract or the beginning of Contract Activities; (b) maintain coverage and provide evidence of coverage for at least three (3) years after completion of the Contract Activities; and (c) if coverage is canceled or not renewed, and not replaced with another claims-made policy form with a retroactive date prior to the contract effective date, Contractor must purchase extended reporting coverage for a minimum of three (3) years after completion of work.

Contractor must: (a) provide insurance certificates to the Contract Administrator, containing the agreement or purchase order number, at Contract formation and within 20 calendar days of the expiration date of the applicable policies; (b) notify the Contract Administrator within 5 business days if any insurance is cancelled; and (c) waive all rights against the State for damages covered by insurance. Failure to maintain the required insurance does not limit this waiver.

This Section is not intended to and is not be construed in any manner as waiving, restricting or limiting the liability of either party for any obligations under this Contract (including any provisions hereof requiring Contractor to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the State).

7. Reserved.

8. Reserved.

9. Independent Contractor. Contractor is an independent contractor and assumes all rights, obligations and liabilities set forth in this Contract. Contractor, its employees, and agents will not be considered employees of the State. No partnership or joint venture relationship is created by virtue of this Contract. Contractor, and not the State, is responsible for the payment of wages, benefits and taxes of Contractor’s employees and any subcontractors. Prior performance does not modify Contractor’s status as an independent contractor.

10. Subcontracting. Contractor may not delegate any of its obligations under the Contract without the prior written approval of the State. Contractor must notify the State at least 90 calendar days before the proposed delegation, and provide the State any information it requests to determine whether the delegation is in its best interest. If approved, Contractor must: (a) be the sole point of contact regarding all contractual matters, including payment and charges for all Contract Activities; (b) make all payments to the subcontractor; and (c) incorporate the terms and conditions contained in this Contract in any subcontract with a subcontractor. Contractor remains responsible for the completion of the Contract Activities, compliance with the terms of this Contract, and the acts and omissions of the subcontractor. The State, in its sole discretion, may require the replacement of any subcontractor.

11. Staffing. The State’s Contract Administrator may require Contractor to remove or reassign personnel by providing a notice to Contractor.

12. Background Checks. Upon request, Contractor must perform background checks on all employees and subcontractors and its employees prior to their assignment. Contractor is responsible for all costs associated with the requested background checks.

13. Assignment. Neither party may assign or transfer the Contract or any rights or obligations under this Contract without the other party’s prior written consent, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. Any unauthorized assignment or transfer of the Contract or any rights or obligations thereunder, shall be void and constitutes ground for immediate termination of the Contract by the non-assigning party. The Contract binds and inures to the benefit of the parties and their respective permitted successors and permitted assigns.

14. Change of Control. Contractor will notify, at least 90 calendar days before the effective date, the State of a change in Contractor’s organizational structure or ownership. For purposes of this Contract, a change in control means any of the following: (a) a sale of more than 50% of Contractor’s stock; (b) a sale of substantially all of Contractor’s assets; (c) a change in a majority of Contractor’s board members; (d) consummation of a merger or consolidation of Contractor with any other entity; (d) or the board (or the stockholders) approves a plan of complete liquidation.

A change of control does not include any consolidation or merger effected exclusively to change the domicile of Contractor, or any transaction or series of transactions principally for bona fide equity financing purposes.

In the event of a change of control, Contractor must require the successor to assume this Contract and all of its obligations under this Contract.

15. Ordering. Contractor is not authorized to begin performance until receipt of authorization as identified in Schedule A.

16. Acceptance. The Manual and any physical media Contractor is obligated to provide to the State under this Contract are subject to inspection and review by the State within 30 calendar days of the State’s receipt thereof (“State Review Period”). If the Manual and/or any physical media is not fully accepted by the State, the State will notify Contractor by the end of the State Review Period that either: (a) the Manual and/or physical media is accepted, but noted deficiencies must be corrected; or (b) the Manual and/or physical media is rejected. If the State finds material deficiencies, it may: (i) reject the Manual and/or physical media without performing any further inspections; (ii) demand performance at no additional cost; or (iii) terminate this Contract in accordance with Section 23 (Termination for Cause). Within 10 business days from the date of Contractor’s receipt of notification of acceptance with deficiencies or rejection under this Section, Contractor must cure, at no additional cost, the deficiency and deliver an unequivocally acceptable Manual and/or physical media to the State.

If Contractor is unable or refuses to correct the deficiency within the time response standards set forth in this Contract, the State may cancel the order in whole or in part. The State, or a third party identified by the State, may correct the deficiencies and print the Manuals and recover the difference between the cost to cure and the Contract price plus an additional 10% administrative fee.

17. Delivery. Contractor must deliver all Contract Activities F.O.B. destination, within the State premises with transportation and handling charges paid by Contractor, unless otherwise specified in Schedule A. All containers and packaging becomes the State’s exclusive property upon acceptance.

18. Risk of Loss and Title. Until final acceptance, title and risk of loss or damage to the Manual and any physical media Contractor is obligated to provide under this Contract, remains with Contractor. Contractor is responsible for filing, processing, and collecting all damage claims. The State will record and report to Contractor any evidence of visible damage. If the State rejects the Manual and/or any physical media, Contractor must remove them from the premises within 10 calendar days after notification of rejection. The risk of loss of rejected or non-conforming Manual and/or physical media remains with Contractor. Rejected Manuals and/or physical media not removed by Contractor within 10 calendar days will be deemed abandoned by Contractor, and the State will have the right to dispose of it as its own property. Contractor must reimburse the State for costs and expenses incurred in storing or effecting removal or disposition of rejected Manuals and/or physical media.

19. DISCLAIMER. UNLESS OTHERWISE SET FORTH IN SCHEDULE A OR A STATEMENT OF WORK, THE

SERVICES PROVIDED BY CONTRACTOR UNDER THE CONTRACT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT

WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY

WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, AVAILABILITY, NON-

INFRINGEMENT, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE (EVEN IF THAT PURPOSE IS KNOWN TO

CONTRACTOR), OR ARISING FROM A COURSE OF DEALING, USAGE, OR TRADE PRACTICE.

20. Terms of Payment. Invoices must conform to the requirements communicated from time-to-time by the State.

Contractor will invoice fees due under this contract on contract Effective Date and every anniversary of the Effective Date thereafter, during the five-year term of the contract. All undisputed amounts are payable within 45 days of the State’s receipt of Contractor’s invoice. Contractor may only charge for Contract Activities performed as specified in Schedule A. Invoices must include an itemized statement of all charges. When Contractor has the legal obligation to collect taxes, the appropriate amount shall be added to Contractor’s invoice via a separate line item and paid by the State, unless the State provides Contractor with a valid tax exemption certificate prior to issuance of the invoice. Such certificate must be in a form authorized by the appropriate taxing authority.

Optional printing services as set forth in Schedule A and B may be enacted at the State’s sole discretion and with issuance of the State’s purchase order pursuant to the fees and terms of Schedule A and B and this contract.

The State has the right to withhold payment of any disputed amounts until the parties agree as to the validity of the disputed amount. The State will notify Contractor of any dispute within a reasonable time. Payment by the State will not constitute a waiver of any rights as to Contractor’s continuing obligations, including claims for deficiencies or substandard Contract Activities. Contractor’s acceptance of final payment by the State constitutes a waiver of all claims by Contractor against the State for payment under this Contract, other than those claims previously filed in writing on a timely basis and still disputed.

The State will only disburse payments under this Contract through Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). Contractor must register with the State at http://www.michigan.gov/SIGMAVSS to receive electronic fund transfer payments.

If Contractor does not register, the State is not liable for failure to provide payment. Without prejudice to any other right or remedy it may have, the State reserves the right to set off at any time any amount then due and owing to it by Contractor against any amount payable by the State to Contractor under this Contract.

21. Liquidated Damages. Liquidated damages, if applicable, will be assessed as described in Schedule A.

22. Stop Work Order. The State may suspend any or all activities under the Contract at any time. The State will provide Contractor a written stop work order detailing the suspension. Contractor must comply with the stop work order upon receipt. Within 90 calendar days, or any longer period agreed to by Contractor, the State will either: (a) issue a notice authorizing Contractor to resume work, or (b) terminate the Contract or purchase order. The State will not pay for Contract Activities, Contractor’s lost profits, or any additional compensation during a stop work period.

23. Termination for Cause.

a. By the State. The State may terminate this Contract for cause, in whole or in part, if Contractor, as determined by the State: (a) endangers the value, integrity, or security of any location, data, or personnel; (b) becomes insolvent, petitions for bankruptcy court proceedings, or has an involuntary bankruptcy proceeding filed against it by any creditor; (c) engages in any conduct that may expose the State to liability; (d) breaches any of its material duties or obligations; or (e) fails to cure a breach within the time stated in a notice of breach. Any reference to specific breaches being material breaches within this Contract will not be construed to mean that other breaches are not material. The State may also terminate this Contract for cause as set forth in Section 27.

If the State terminates this Contract under this Section, the State will issue a termination notice specifying whether Contractor must: (a) cease performance immediately, or (b) continue to perform for a specified period. If it is later determined that Contractor was not in breach of the Contract, the termination will be deemed to have been a Termination for Convenience, effective as of the same date, and the rights and obligations of the parties will be limited to those provided in Section 24, Termination for Convenience.

The State will only pay for amounts due to Contractor for Contract Activities accepted by the State on or before the date of termination, subject to the State’s right to set off any amounts owed by the Contractor for the State’s reasonable costs in terminating this Contract. The Contractor must pay all reasonable costs incurred by the State in terminating this Contract for cause, including administrative costs, attorneys’ fees, court costs, transition costs, and any costs the State incurs to procure the Contract Activities from other sources.

b. By Contractor. If the State breaches the Contract and Contractor, in its sole discretion, determines that the breach is curable, then the Contractor will provide the State with written notice of breach and a time period (not less than 30 days) to cure the breach. The Notice of Breach and opportunity to cure is inapplicable for successive and repeated breaches.

The Contractor may terminate the Contract if the State (i) materially breaches its obligation to pay the Contractor undisputed amounts due and owing under the Contract, (ii) breaches its other obligations under the Contract to an extent that makes it impossible or commercially impractical for the Contractor to perform the services provided by Contractor under the Contract, or (iii) does not cure the breach within the time period specified in a written notice of breach.

24. Termination for Convenience. The State may immediately terminate this Contract in whole or in part without penalty and for any reason, including but not limited to, appropriation or budget shortfalls. The termination notice will specify whether Contractor must: (a) cease performance of the Contract Activities immediately, or (b) continue to perform the Contract Activities in accordance with Section 25 (Transition Responsibilities). If the State terminates this Contract for convenience, the State will pay all reasonable costs, as determined by the State, for State approved Transition Responsibilities.

25. Transition Responsibilities. Upon termination or expiration of this Contract for any reason, upon request by the State, Contractor must, for a period of time specified by the State (not to exceed 30 calendar days), at the applicable rates set forth in the Contract or as otherwise agreed upon by the parties, provide all reasonable transition assistance requested by the State, to allow for the expired or terminated portion of the Contract Activities to continue without interruption or adverse effect, and to facilitate the orderly transfer of such Contract Activities to the State or its designees. Such transition assistance may include, but is not limited to: (a) continuing to perform the Contract Activities at the established Contract rates; (b) taking all reasonable and necessary measures to transition performance of the work, including all applicable Contract Activities, training, equipment, software, leases, reports and other documentation, to the State or the State’s designee; (c) taking all necessary and appropriate steps, or such other action as the State may direct, to preserve, maintain, protect, or return to the State all materials, data, property, and confidential information of the State provided directly or indirectly to Contractor by any entity or agent of the State pursuant to this Contract; (d) transferring title in and delivering to the State, at the State’s discretion, all completed or partially completed deliverables prepared under this Contract as of the Contract termination date; and (e) preparing an accurate accounting from which the State and Contractor may reconcile all outstanding accounts (collectively, “Transition Responsibilities”). This Contract will automatically be extended through the end of the transition period.

26. General Indemnification. Contractor must defend, indemnify and hold the State, its departments, divisions, agencies, offices, commissions, officers, and employees harmless, without limitation, from and against any and all actions, claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, attorney fees, and expenses (including those required to establish the right to indemnification), arising out of or relating to a claim by a third party that is based on: (a) any acts or omissions of Contractor (or any of Contractor’s employees, agents, subcontractors, or by anyone else for whose acts any of them may be liable) attributable to gross negligence or willful misconduct by Contractor or (b) a claim that the services provided by Contractor under the Contract infringe a United States patent, copyright, or trademark. In no event may Contractor settle any claim for which it indemnifies the State under this Section 26 that requires an admission of fault by or financial contribution from the State without the State’s prior, express, written approval, such approval not to be unreasonably withheld, delayed, or conditioned

The State shall notify Contractor in writing if indemnification is sought. Contractor must, to the satisfaction of the State, demonstrate its financial ability to carry out these obligations.

The State is entitled to: (i) regular updates on proceeding status; (ii) participate in the defense of the proceeding;

(iii) employ its own counsel; and to (iv) retain control of the defense if the State deems necessary. Contractor will not, without the State’s written consent (not to be unreasonably withheld), settle, compromise, or consent to the entry of any judgment in or otherwise seek to terminate any claim, action, or proceeding to the extent such settlement requires an admission of fault by the State or financial contribution from the State. To the extent that any State employee, official, or law may be involved or challenged, the State may, at its own expense, control the defense of that portion of the claim.

Any litigation activity on behalf of the State, or any of its subdivisions under this Section, must be coordinated with the Department of Attorney General. An attorney designated to represent the State may not do so until approved by the Michigan Attorney General and appointed as a Special Assistant Attorney General.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, Contractor shall have no obligation to indemnify the State to the extent third party infringement claim arises from (i) the combination, operation or use of the services provided by Contractor under the Contract with any other software, data, products or materials not supplied by Contractor, unless: (a) the documentation or specifications refers to a combination with such software, data, products, materials or hardware (without directing the State not to perform such combination); or (b) such combination achieves functionality described in the documentation or specifications (and neither the documentation or specifications directs the State not to perform such combination); (ii) the use of the services provided by Contractor under the Contract other than as expressly provided in the Contract; (iii) the alteration or modification of services provided by Contractor under the Contract by any person other than Contractor; (iv) Contractor’s compliance with the State’s designs, specifications or instructions; or (v) the State’s continued use of the services provided by Contractor under the Contract after Contractor has informed the State of modifications or changes to services provided by Contractor under the Contract required to avoid the third party infringement claim.

27. Infringement Remedies. If, in Contractor’s opinion, any piece of equipment, software, commodity, or service supplied by Contractor or its subcontractors, or its operation, use or reproduction, is likely to become the subject of a copyright, patent, trademark, or trade secret infringement claim, Contractor must, at its expense: (a) procure for the State the right to continue using the equipment, software, commodity, or service, or if this option is not reasonably available to Contractor, or (b) replace or modify the same so that it becomes non-infringing. The State may terminate this Contract for cause if Contractor fails to fulfill its obligations under Subsections (a) or (b) of this Section 27.

28. (a) Disclaimer of Damages. NEITHER PARTY WILL BE LIABLE, REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR BY STATUTE OR OTHERWISE, FOR ANY CLAIM RELATED TO OR ARISING UNDER THIS CONTRACT FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOST PROFITS AND LOST

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

(b) Limitation of Liability. IN NO EVENT WILL EITHER PARTY’S AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO THE OTHER PARTY UNDER THIS CONTRACT, REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR BY STATUTE OR OTHERWISE, FOR ANY CLAIM RELATED TO OR ARISING UNDER THIS CONTRACT, EXCEED THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF FEES PAYABLE UNDER THIS CONTRACT DURING THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE EVENT OR CIRCUMSTANCE GIVING RISE

TO SUCH LIABILITY.

(c) Exceptions. Subsection (b) (Limitation of Liability) above, will not apply to (i) Contractor’s obligation to indemnify under Section 26 of this Contract, which indemnification obligation is limited to $2,000,000; and ii) damages arising from either party’s recklessness, bad faith, or intentional misconduct.

(d) Nothing herein will be construed to waive any law regarding sovereign immunity, or any other immunity, restriction, or limitation on recovery provided by law.

29. Disclosure of Litigation, or Other Proceeding. Contractor must notify the State within 14 calendar days of receiving notice of any litigation, investigation, arbitration, or other proceeding (collectively, “Proceeding”) involving Contractor that would reasonably be expected to adversely and materially affect Contractor’s ability to perform under the Contract.

30. Ownership and Trademarks. All data and information provided to Contractor by or on behalf of the State, and all data and information derived therefrom, is the exclusive property of the State (“State Data”); this definition is to be construed as broadly as possible. Upon request, Contractor must provide to the State, or a third party designated by the State, all State Data within 30 calendar days of the request and in the format requested by the State.

Contractor will assume all costs incurred in compiling and supplying State Data. No State Data may be used for any marketing purposes. Contractor, its affiliates or third party licensors own and hold all right, title and interest in and to the services provided by Contractor under the Contract, including without limitation, all underlying data compilations and information, all materials related to the services provided by Contractor under the Contract and all intellectual property derived from the services provided by Contractor under the Contract, including without limitation, all patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets derived from the services provided by Contractor under the Contract, notwithstanding that portions of the services provided by Contractor under the Contract may be derived in whole or in part from publicly available sources. Contractor’s name, logo and all Contractor product names are trademarks or service marks of Contractor or its affiliates (collectively, the “Marks”). No right or license to use the Marks is granted under this Contract, except that the State shall have the limited right to use the Marks solely as they appear in the Contract Activities. The State shall not use the Marks in any advertising or promotional material nor shall the State disclose Contractor as a data source to any third party, except for such disclosures required by federal, state or local government law or regulations, or as otherwise may be prior authorized in writing by Contractor. The State shall not remove, alter or obscure any Marks or proprietary notices contained in the Contract Activities, services, or other materials provided Contractor. For purposes of clarification, maintaining such Marks or proprietary notices in the Contract Activities, services, or other materials provided by Contractor shall not be considered by Contractor to be a disclosure by the State of Contractor as a data source. To avoid doubt, the State owns all rights pertaining to the format of the Michigan State Tax Commission Assessors Manual.

31. Reserved.

32. Non-Disclosure of Confidential Information. The parties acknowledge that each party may be exposed to or acquire communication or data of the other party that is confidential, privileged communication not intended to be disclosed to third parties. The provisions of this Section survive the termination of this Contract.

a. Meaning of Confidential Information. In the course of the Contract, each party may obtain nonpublic information from the other party that is confidential and proprietary in nature (“Confidential Information”). Such Confidential Information includes, but is not limited to, the terms of the Contract (except as otherwise required to be disclosed under applicable law), information relating to the services provided by Contractor under the Contract, information regarding a party’s current, future and proposed products and services, product designs, plans and roadmaps, , trade secrets, patents, patent applications, development plans, ideas, samples, , techniques, works of authorship, models, inventions, know-how, processes, algorithms, software schematics, code and source documents, data, formulas, financial information, , customer lists, suppliers, , nonpublic personal information of consumers as defined by the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. Section 6809) and any implementing regulations or guidelines, whether disclosed before or after the effective date of the Contract, and any other information the receiving party knows or reasonably ought to know is confidential, proprietary, or trade secret information of the disclosing party. Confidential Information may be written or verbal. Confidential Information also includes any and all nonpublic information provided to the disclosing party by third parties.

b. Obligation of Confidentiality. The parties agree to hold all Confidential Information in strict confidence and not to copy, reproduce, sell, transfer, or otherwise dispose of, give or disclose such Confidential Information to third parties other than employees, agents, or subcontractors of a party who have a need to know in connection with this Contract or to use such Confidential Information for any purposes whatsoever other than the performance of this Contract. The parties agree to advise and require their respective employees, agents, and subcontractors of their obligations to keep all Confidential Information confidential. Disclosure to a subcontractor is permissible where: (a) use of a subcontractor is authorized under this Contract; (b) the disclosure is necessary or otherwise naturally occurs in connection with work that is within the subcontractor's responsibilities; and (c) Contractor obligates the subcontractor in a written contract to maintain the State's Confidential Information in confidence.

c. Cooperation to Prevent Disclosure of Confidential Information. Each party must use its best efforts to assist the other party in identifying and preventing any unauthorized use or disclosure of any Confidential Information. Without limiting the foregoing, each party must advise the other party immediately in the event either party learns or has reason to believe that any person who has had access to Confidential Information has violated or intends to violate the terms of this Contract and each party will cooperate with the other party in seeking injunctive or other equitable relief against any such person.

d. Exclusions to Confidentiality. The restrictions on use and disclosure of Confidential Information set forth in this Section 32 shall not apply to the extent the Confidential Information: (i) is or becomes generally available to the public through no fault of the receiving party (or anyone acting on its behalf);

(ii) was previously rightfully known to the receiving party free of any obligation to keep it confidential;

(iii) is subsequently disclosed to the receiving party by a third party who may rightfully transfer and disclose the information without restriction and free of any obligation to keep it confidential; (iv) is independently developed by the receiving party or a third party without reference or access to the disclosing party’s Confidential Information; or (v) is otherwise agreed upon in writing by the parties not to be subject to the restrictions set forth in Section 32.b. Notwithstanding that portions of the Services may be derived in whole or in part from publicly available sources, the Services and any of CoreLogic’s databases used in deriving the Services are proprietary, copyrighted and trade secrets of CoreLogic and, for the avoidance of doubt, are not excluded under this Section 32.d. from the restrictions on use and disclosure set forth in Section 32.b.

e. Disclosures Required by Law. The receiving party may disclose Confidential Information if required to do so as a matter of law (including under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act), regulation, subpoena or court order.

f. Remedies for Breach of Obligation of Confidentiality. Each party acknowledges that breach of its obligation of confidentiality may give rise to irreparable injury to the other party, which damage may be inadequately compensable in the form of monetary damages. Accordingly, a party may seek and obtain injunctive relief against the breach or threatened breach of the foregoing undertakings, in addition to any other legal remedies which may be available, to include, in the case of the State, at the sole election of the State, the immediate termination, without liability to the State, of this Contract or any Statement of Work corresponding to the breach or threatened breach.

g. Surrender of Confidential Information upon Termination. Upon termination of this Contract or a Statement of Work, in whole or in part, each party must, within 30 calendar days from the date of termination, return to the other party any and all Confidential Information received from the other party, or created or received by a party on behalf of the other party, which are in such party’s possession, custody, or control; provided, however, that Contractor must return State Data to the State following the timeframe and procedure described further in this Contract. Should Contractor or the State determine that the return of any Confidential Information is not feasible, such party must destroy the Confidential Information and must certify the same in writing within 30 calendar days from the date of termination to the other party. However, the State’s legal ability to destroy Contractor data may be restricted by its retention and disposal schedule, in which case Contractor’s Confidential Information will be destroyed after the retention period expires (and Contractor’s Confidential Information shall not be used for any purpose during such retention period).

33. Reserved.

34. Reserved.

35. Reserved.

36. Records Maintenance, Inspection, Examination, and Audit. The State or its designee may audit Contractor to verify compliance with this Contract. Contractor must retain and provide to the State or its designee and the auditor general upon request, all financial and accounting records related to the Contract through the term of the Contract and for 4 years after the latter of termination, expiration, or final payment under this Contract or any extension (“Audit Period”). If an audit, litigation, or other action involving the records is initiated before the end of the Audit Period, Contractor must retain the records until all issues are resolved.

Within 10 calendar days of providing notice and at a date, time, and place mutually agreed upon by the parties, the State and its authorized representatives or designees have the right to examine, copy, and audit all records related to this Contract. Contractor must cooperate and provide reasonable assistance. If any financial errors are revealed, the amount in error must be reflected as a credit or debit on subsequent invoices until the amount is paid or refunded. Any remaining balance at the end of the Contract must be paid or refunded within 45 calendar days.

37. Warranties and Representations. Contractor represents and warrants: (a) Contractor is the owner or licensee of any Contract Activities that it licenses, sells, or develops and Contractor has the rights necessary to convey title, ownership rights, or licensed use; (b) all Contract Activities are delivered free from any security interest, lien, or encumbrance and will continue in that respect; (c) the Contract signatory has the authority to enter into this Contract; (d) all information furnished by Contractor in connection with the Contract fairly and accurately represents Contractor's business, properties, finances, and operations as of the dates covered by the information;(e) all information furnished and representations made in connection with the award of this Contract is true, accurate, and complete, and contains no false statements or omits any fact that would make the information misleading; and that (f) Contractor is neither currently engaged in nor will engage in the boycott of a person based in or doing business with a strategic partner as described in 22 USC 8601 to 8606. A breach of this Section is considered a material breach of this Contract, which entitles the State to terminate this Contract under Section 23 (Termination for Cause).

38. Conflicts and Ethics. Contractor will uphold high ethical standards and is prohibited from: (a) holding or acquiring an interest that would conflict with this Contract; (b) doing anything that creates an appearance of impropriety with respect to the award or performance of the Contract; (c) attempting to influence or appearing to influence any State employee by the direct or indirect offer of anything of value; or (d) paying or agreeing to pay any person, other than employees and consultants working for Contractor, any consideration contingent upon the award of the Contract.

Contractor must immediately notify the State of any violation or potential violation of these standards. This Section applies to Contractor, any parent, affiliate, or subsidiary organization of Contractor, and any subcontractor that performs Contract Activities in connection with this Contract.

39. Compliance with Laws. Contractor must comply with all federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations. The State shall use the services provided by Contractor under the Contract in compliance with all applicable laws, statutes, ordinances and regulations.

40. Reserved.

41. Reserved.

42. Nondiscrimination. Under the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act, 1976 PA 453, MCL 37.2101, et seq., and the Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act, 1976 PA 220, MCL 37.1101, et seq., and Executive Directive 2019-09, Contractor and its subcontractors agree not to discriminate against an employee or applicant for employment with respect to hire, tenure, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment, or a matter directly or indirectly related to employment, because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (as defined in Executive Directive 2019-09), height, weight, marital status, partisan considerations, any mental or physical disability, or genetic information that is unrelated to the person’s ability to perform the duties of a particular job or position. Breach of this covenant is a material breach of this Contract.

43. Unfair Labor Practice. Under MCL 423.324, the State may void any Contract with a Contractor or subcontractor who appears on the Unfair Labor Practice register compiled under MCL 423.322.

44. Governing Law. This Contract is governed, construed, and enforced in accordance with Michigan law, excluding choice-of-law principles, and all claims relating to or arising out of this Contract are governed by Michigan law, excluding choice-of-law principles. Any dispute arising from this Contract must be resolved in Michigan Court of Claims. Contractor consents to venue in Ingham County, and waives any objections, such as lack of personal jurisdiction or forum non conveniens. Contractor must appoint agents in Michigan to receive service of process.

45. Non-Exclusivity. Nothing contained in this Contract is intended nor will be construed as creating any requirements contract with Contractor. This Contract does not restrict the State or its agencies from acquiring similar, equal, or like Contract Activities from other sources.

46. Force Majeure. Neither party will be in breach of this Contract because of any failure arising from any disaster or acts of god that are beyond their control and without their fault or negligence. Each party will use commercially reasonable efforts to resume performance. Contractor will not be relieved of a breach or delay caused by its subcontractors. If immediate performance is necessary to ensure public health and safety, the State may immediately contract with a third party.

47. Dispute Resolution. The parties will endeavor to resolve any Contract dispute in accordance with this provision.

The dispute will be referred to the parties' respective Contract Administrators or Program Managers. Such referral must include a description of the issues and all supporting documentation. The parties must submit the dispute to a senior executive if unable to resolve the dispute within 30 business days. The parties will continue performing while a dispute is being resolved, unless the dispute precludes performance. A dispute involving payment does not preclude performance.

Litigation to resolve the dispute will not be instituted until after the dispute has been elevated to the parties’ senior executive and either concludes that resolution is unlikely or fails to respond within 30 business days. The parties are not prohibited from instituting formal proceedings: (a) to avoid the expiration of statute of limitations period; (b) to preserve a superior position with respect to creditors; or (c) where a party makes a determination that a temporary restraining order or other injunctive relief is the only adequate remedy. This Section does not limit either party’s right to terminate the Contract.

48. Media Releases. News releases (including promotional literature and commercial advertisements) pertaining to the Contract or project to which it relates must not be made without prior written State approval, and then only in accordance with the explicit written instructions of the State.

49. Website Incorporation. The State is not bound by any content on Contractor’s website unless expressly incorporated directly into this Contract.

50. Entire Agreement and Order of Precedence. This Contract, which includes Schedule A – Statement of Work, and expressly incorporated schedules and exhibits, is the entire agreement of the parties related to the Contract Activities. This Contract supersedes and replaces all previous understandings and agreements between the parties for the Contract Activities. If there is a conflict between documents, the order of precedence is: (a) first, this Contract, excluding its schedules, exhibits, and Schedule A – Statement of Work; (b) second, Schedule A – Statement of Work as of the Effective Date; and (c) third, schedules expressly incorporated into this Contract as of the Effective Date. NO TERMS ON CONTRACTOR’S INVOICES, ORDERING DOCUMENTS, WEBSITE, BROWSE-WRAP, SHRINK-WRAP, CLICK-WRAP, CLICK-THROUGH OR OTHER NON-NEGOTIATED TERMS AND CONDITIONS PROVIDED WITH ANY OF THE CONTRACT ACTIVITIES WILL CONSTITUTE A PART OR AMENDMENT OF THIS CONTRACT OR IS BINDING ON THE STATE FOR ANY PURPOSE. ALL SUCH OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS HAVE NO FORCE AND EFFECT AND ARE DEEMED REJECTED BY THE STATE, EVEN IF ACCESS TO OR USE OF THE CONTRACT ACTIVITIES REQUIRES AFFIRMATIVE ACCEPTANCE

OF SUCH TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

51. Severability. If any part of this Contract is held invalid or unenforceable, by any court of competent jurisdiction, that part will be deemed deleted from this Contract and the severed part will be replaced by agreed upon language that achieves the same or similar objectives. The remaining Contract will continue in full force and effect.

52. Waiver. Failure to enforce any provision of this Contract will not constitute a waiver.

53. Survival. The provisions of this Contract that impose continuing obligations, including warranties and representations, termination, transition, insurance coverage, indemnification, and confidentiality, will survive the expiration or termination of this Contract.

54. Contract Modification. This Contract may not be amended except by signed agreement between the parties (a “Contract Change Notice”). Notwithstanding the foregoing, no subsequent Statement of Work or Contract Change Notice executed after the Effective Date will be construed to amend this Contract unless it specifically states its intent to do so and cites the section or sections amended.

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Michigan State Tax Commission Assessors Manuals, Volumes I and II, and licensing

SCHEDULE A

STATEMENT OF WORK

BACKGROUND

Volumes I and II of the Michigan State Tax Commission Assessors Manual (“Manual”) are required by statute to be used by assessors statewide in the appraisal of all types of properties for property tax assessment purposes. The main purposes of this contract is to continue to update and maintain the Manual and to grant the State certain licenses with respect to the Manual and related information.

Michigan Complied Laws (MCL) 211.10e requires:

All assessing officials, whose duty it is to assess real or personal property on which real or personal property taxes are levied by any taxing unit of the state, shall use only the official assessor's manual or any manual approved by the state tax commission, consistent with the official assessor's manual, with their latest supplements, as prepared or approved by the state tax commission as a guide in preparing assessments.

The cost schedules contained in the manuals must be updated in order to provide a reliable source of cost new estimates. Volume I contains costs related to residential and agricultural buildings. Volume II contains costs related to Commercial and Industrial buildings.

The goal is to develop and maintain cost schedules that will result in true cash values as mandated by MCL 211.27 after application of appropriate multipliers, depreciation and economic condition factors.

1. Contractor Requirements

1.1 Contract Activities. Contractor will perform the following during the term of the…

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