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This is a statewide indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (ID/IQ) contract between the State of Michigan, Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB), and Gud Marketing Inc. for Statewide Marketing and Advertising Services. The contract was initially executed on October 1, 2021, and has been subject to six change notices. The contract is a pre-qualified pool arrangement available to multiple Michigan state agencies, as well as MiDEAL members (local units of government, school districts, universities, community colleges, and nonprofit hospitals). The contractor is located in Lansing, Michigan, with Zach Krieger as the primary contact and Debbie Horak as the alternate.

The contract provides comprehensive marketing and advertising services including creative development, media planning and placement, market research, public relations, digital marketing, production services, and website content development. The pricing structure is commission-based, with contractor fees ranging from 25-35% for projects valued between $1.00-$500,000, 15-25% for projects valued between $500,001-$5,000,000, and 5-10% for projects exceeding $5,000,000. Website services are charged at an hourly rate of $130 per hour. The initial contract value was $3,000,000, which has been increased through successive change notices to a total estimated aggregate value of $17,417,000 as of the sixth change notice dated April 27, 2026. The contract includes two one-year renewal options at the State's discretion, with pricing firm for the first three years. Payment terms are NET 45 days via electronic funds transfer, and the contract extends through September 30, 2026, with the final option year exercised in May 2025.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN PROCUREMENT

Department Technology, Management and Budget Central Procurement Services 320 S Walnut Street Lansing, MI 48933 P.O. Box 30026, Lansing, MI 48909

CONTRACT CHANGE NOTICE

Change Notice Number 6 to

Contract Number MA210000000953

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GUD MARKETING INC

1223 Turner St., Ste. 100

Lansing MI 48906

Zack Krieger

517-853-3873 krieger@gudmarketing.com

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C on tr ac t Ad m in is tr at or Marissa Gove DTMB

(517) 449-8952 govem1@michigan.gov

CONTRACT SUMMARY

Statewide Marketing & Advertising Services

INITIAL EFFECTIVE DATE

October 1, 2021

INITIAL EXPIRATION DATE

September 30, 2024

INITIAL AVAILABLE OPTIONS

2 - 1 Year

EXPIRATION DATE BEFORE

September 30, 2026

PAYMENT TERMS

NET 45

DELIVERY TIMEFRAME

N/A

ALTERNATE PAYMENT OPTIONS

P-Card Direct Voucher (PRC) Other

EXTENDED PURCHASING

Yes No

MINIMUM DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS

N/A

DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE NOTICE

OPTION LENGTH OF OPTION EXTENSION LENGTH OF EXTENSION REVISED EXP. DATE

CURRENT VALUE

$16,677,000.00

VALUE OF CHANGE NOTICE

$740,000.00

ESTIMATED AGGREGATE CONTRACT VALUE

$17,417,000.00

DESCRIPTION

Please note the Program Manager or Contract Administrator may have changed, and are reflected on this Change Notice.

Effective April 27, 2026, this Contract is hereby increased by $740,000 ($500,000 from the preapproved pool of funding and $240,000 for statewide use). All other terms, conditions, specifications and pricing remain the same. Per contractor and agency agreement, and DTMB Central Procurement approval.

CHANGE NOTICE NO. 6 TO CONTRACT NO. MA210000000953

Program Managers for

Multi-Agency and Statewide Contracts

AGENCY NAME PHONE EMAIL

MDOS Jonathon Khon 517-241-3886 khonj@michigan.gov

DNR Beth Fults 517-388-1748 fultsb@michigan.gov

MDARD Brandon Colby 517-342-4487 colbyb@michigan.gov

EGLE Emily Freeman 517-256-9466 freemane@michigan.gov

LEO Jennifer Frank FrankJ4@michigan.gov

STATE OF MICHIGAN

ENTERPRISE PROCUREMENT

Department of Technology, Management, and Budget 320 S. Walnut Street 2nd Floor Lansing, MI 48933

P.O. BOX 30026 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909

CONTRACT CHANGE NOTICE

CONTRACT SUMMARY

Statewide Marketing & Advertising Services

INITIAL EFFECTIVE DATE INITIAL EXPIRATION DATE INITIAL AVAILABLE OPTIONS EXPIRATION DATE

BEFORE

October 1, 2021 September 30, 2024 2 - 12 Months September 30, 2025

PAYMENT TERMS DELIVERY TIMEFRAME

ALTERNATE PAYMENT OPTIONS EXTENDED PURCHASING

MINIMUM DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS

N/A

P-Card Direct Voucher (PRC) Other Yes No

1223 Turner St., Ste. 100

Lansing MI 48906

Zach Krieger

517-853-3873 krieger@gudmarketing.com

CV0036125

GUD MARKETING INC

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517-449-8952

DTMB

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Change Notice Number 5

Contract Number MA210000000953 to

DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE NOTICE

OPTION EXTENSIONLENGTH OF OPTION LENGTH OF EXTENSION REVISED EXP. DATE

CURRENT VALUE VALUE OF CHANGE NOTICE ESTIMATED AGGREGATE CONTRACT VALUE

12 Months September 30, 2026

$12,177,000.00 $4,500,000.00 $16,677,000.00

DESCRIPTION

Effective May 20, 2025, this Contract is hereby increased by $4,500,000 and the last option year available is exercised. All other terms, conditions, specifications, and pricing remain the same. Per contractor and agency agreement, DTMB Central Procurement approval, and State Administrative Board approval on May 20, 2025.

AGENCY NAME PHONE EMAIL

MDOS Jonathon Khon 517-241-3886 khonj@michigan.gov

DNR Beth Fults 517-388-1748 fultsb@michigan.gov

MDARD Brandon Colby 517-342-4487 colbyb@michigan.gov

EGLE Emily Freeman 517-256-9466 freemane@michigan.gov

LEO Jennifer Frank 517-719-9798 FrankJ4@michigan.gov

DNR Kip Conley 517-331-0856 ConleyK1@michigan.gov

Program Managers for

Multi-Agency and Statewide Contracts

CHANGE NOTICE NO. 5 TO CONTRACT NO. MA210000000953

ENTERPRISE PROCUREMENT

Department of Technology, Management, and Budget

525 W. ALLEGAN ST., LANSING, MICHIGAN 48913

P.O. BOX 30026 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909

CONTRACT CHANGE NOTICE

CONTRACT SUMMARY

Statewide Marketing & Advertising Services

INITIAL EFFECTIVE DATE INITIAL EXPIRATION DATE INITIAL AVAILABLE OPTIONS EXPIRATION DATE

BEFORE

October 1, 2021 September 30, 2024 2 - 12 Months September 30, 2024

PAYMENT TERMS DELIVERY TIMEFRAME

ALTERNATE PAYMENT OPTIONS EXTENDED PURCHASING

MINIMUM DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS

N/A

P-Card Direct Voucher (PRC) Other Yes No

1223 Turner St., Ste. 100

Lansing MI 48906

Zach Krieger

517-853-3873 krieger@gudmarketing.com

CV0036125

GUD MARKETING INC

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(517) 449-8952

DTMB

Various Various govem1@michigan.gov

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Change Notice Number 4

Contract Number MA210000000953 to

DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE NOTICE

OPTION EXTENSIONLENGTH OF OPTION LENGTH OF EXTENSION REVISED EXP. DATE

CURRENT VALUE VALUE OF CHANGE NOTICE ESTIMATED AGGREGATE CONTRACT VALUE

12 Months September 30, 2025

$7,000,000.00 $5,177,000.00 $12,177,000.00

DESCRIPTION

Effective July 30, 2024, the first option year available is exercised and $5,177,000 ($2,677,000 for Statewide use, and $2,500,000 from previously approved pre-qual pool funding) is hereby added. All other terms, conditions, specifications, and pricing remain the same. Per contractor and agency agreement, DTMB Central Procurement approval, and State Administrative Board approval on July 30, 2024.

CENTRAL PROCUREMENT SERVICES

Department of Technology, Management, and Budget

320 S. WALNUT ST., LANSING, MICHIGAN 48933

P.O. BOX 30026 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909

CONTRACT CHANGE NOTICE

Change Notice Number 3 to

Contract Number 210000000953

Various

Marissa Gove krieger@gudmarketing.com

Zach Krieger

Lansing, MI 48906

PACE & PARTNERS INC dba/ GUD MARKETING

CV0036125

517-853-3873

1223 Turner St., Ste. 100

(517) 449-8952 S

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DTMB

govem1@michigan.gov

$7,000,000.00

October 1, 2021 September 30, 2024

STATEWIDE MARKETING & ADVERTISING SERVICES

September 30, 2024

INITIAL AVAILABLE OPTIONS EXPIRATION DATE

BEFORE

2 - 1 Year

PAYMENT TERMS DELIVERY TIMEFRAME

NET 45

ALTERNATE PAYMENT OPTIONS EXTENDED PURCHASING

☐ P-Card ☐ PRC ☐ Other ☒ Yes ☐ No

MINIMUM DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS

DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE NOTICE

OPTION LENGTH OF OPTION EXTENSION LENGTH OF EXTENSION REVISED EXP. DATE

☐ ☐ September 30, 2024

CURRENT VALUE VALUE OF CHANGE NOTICE ESTIMATED AGGREGATE CONTRACT VALUE

N/A

$0.00 $7,000,000.00

Effective 5/10/23, the attached Schedule B Pricing hereby supersedes all previous versions.

All other terms, conditions, specifications and pricing remain the same. Per contractor and agency agreement, and DTMB Central Procurement approval.

INITIAL EXPIRATION DATEINITIAL EFFECTIVE DATE

N/A

DESCRIPTION

CONTRACT SUMMARY

SW

SCHEDULE B - PRICING

Contract No. 210000000953 Statewide Advertising Services

1. Price proposals must include all costs, including but not limited to, any one-time or set-up charges, fees, and potential costs that Contractor may charge the State (e.g., shipping and handling, per piece pricing, and palletizing).

Please Note: Travel, lodging and meal expenses, including holiday or overtime hours, will not be paid by the State.

2. The Contractor is encouraged to offer quick payment terms. The number of days must not include processing time for payment to be received by the Contractor's financial institution.

Quick payment terms: 0% discount off invoice if paid within N/A days after receipt of invoice.

3. The Contractor must make all payments to subcontractors utilized without waiting for the State’s payment of corresponding invoice(s) and maintain a line of credit for such purposes.

4. The State will not accept fees, mark-ups, or commission from subcontractors.

5. The Contractor must pass on all reductions in cost, such as media volume, media buying discounts, early payment discounts, and/or unplaced media for each project.

6. Schedule B – Pricing Structures -- As indicated in the Scope section of Schedule A, when a need is established by a State Agency, the Agency in need will reach out to the Contractor to initiate Services.

7. Requesting State Agencies will pay for Advertising services in one of the formats, or combination of formats depending on the type of service needed. Pricing will be determined with each SOW issuance using the pricing provided below:

A. Pricing Table

Deliverable Price

1. Variable Blended Hourly Rate* $155

2. Media Placement Agency Fee – Commission Percentage

a. $0 to $500,000.00 15%

b. $500,000.01 to $1,000,000.00 12%

c. $1,000,000.01 + 9%

*Variable Blended Hourly Rate is defined as a not-to-exceed rate that will be paid to the Contractor for Creative Design, Production, Communications, Marketing, Research, Implementation, and Additional Services.

B. Event Pricing

Proposed pricing for events must be provided to the Agency for review, approval will be given by the issuance of a Delivery Order (DO). The variable blended hourly rate above will be applicable. All costs related to reserving and administering the event must be itemized and billed with no mark-up.

Department of Technology, Management, and Budget

320 S. WALNUT ST., LANSING, MICHIGAN 48933

P.O. BOX 30026 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909

CONTRACT CHANGE NOTICE

Change Notice Number 2-Revised to

Contract Number 210000000953

Various

Marissa Gove krieger@gudmarketing.com

Zach Krieger

Lansing, MI 48906

PACE & PARTNERS INC dba/ GUD MARKETING

CV0036125

517-853-3873

1223 Turner St., Ste. 100

(517) 449-8952 S

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DTMB

govem1@michigan.gov

$4,000,000.00

October 1, 2021 September 30, 2024

STATEWIDE MARKETING & ADVERTISING SERVICES

September 30, 2024

INITIAL AVAILABLE OPTIONS EXPIRATION DATE

BEFORE

2 - 1 Year

PAYMENT TERMS DELIVERY TIMEFRAME

NET 45

ALTERNATE PAYMENT OPTIONS EXTENDED PURCHASING

☐ P-Card ☐ PRC ☐ Other ☒ Yes ☐ No

MINIMUM DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS

DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE NOTICE

OPTION LENGTH OF OPTION EXTENSION LENGTH OF EXTENSION REVISED EXP. DATE

☐ ☐ N/A

CURRENT VALUE VALUE OF CHANGE NOTICE ESTIMATED AGGREGATE CONTRACT VALUE

N/A

$3,000,000.00 $7,000,000.00

Effective 10/26/22, capturing increase of $3,000,000 that was added to this Contract on 1/11/22 from preapproved funding. All other terms, conditions, specifications and pricing remain the same. Per contractor and agency agreement, and DTMB Central Procurement approval.

INITIAL EXPIRATION DATEINITIAL EFFECTIVE DATE

N/A

DESCRIPTION

Department of Technology, Management, and Budget

320 S. WALNUT ST., LANSING, MICHIGAN 48933

P.O. BOX 30026 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909

CONTRACT CHANGE NOTICE

Change Notice Number 1-Revised to

Contract Number 210000000953

Various

Marissa Gove krieger@gudmarketing.com

Zach Krieger

Lansing, MI 48906

PACE & PARTNERS INC dba/ GUD MARKETING

CV0036125

517-853-3873

1223 Turner St., Ste. 100

(517) 449-8952 S

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DTMB

govem1@michigan.gov

$3,000,000.00

October 1, 2021 September 30, 2024

STATEWIDE MARKETING & ADVERTISING SERVICES

September 30, 2024

INITIAL AVAILABLE OPTIONS EXPIRATION DATE

BEFORE

2 - 1 Year

PAYMENT TERMS DELIVERY TIMEFRAME

NET 45

ALTERNATE PAYMENT OPTIONS EXTENDED PURCHASING

☐ P-Card ☐ PRC ☐ Other ☒ Yes ☐ No

MINIMUM DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS

DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE NOTICE

OPTION LENGTH OF OPTION EXTENSION LENGTH OF EXTENSION REVISED EXP. DATE

☐ ☐ N/A

CURRENT VALUE VALUE OF CHANGE NOTICE ESTIMATED AGGREGATE CONTRACT VALUE

N/A

$1,000,000.00 $4,000,000.00

Effective 10/25/22, this contract is hereby increased by $1,000,000 for Statewide use. All other terms, conditions, specifications, and pricing remain the same. Per contractor and agency agreement, DTMB Central Procurement approval, and State Administrative Board approval on 10/25/22.

INITIAL EXPIRATION DATEINITIAL EFFECTIVE DATE

N/A

DESCRIPTION

Department of Technology, Management, and Budget

320 S. WALNUT ST., LANSING, MICHIGAN 48933

P.O. BOX 30026 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909

CONTRACT CHANGE NOTICE

Change Notice Number 2 to

210000000953Contract Number

Various

Marissa Gove krieger@gudmarketing.com

Zach Krieger

Lansing, MI 48906

PACE & PARTNERS INC dba/ GUD MARKETING

CV0036125

517-853-3873

1223 Turner St., Ste. 100

(517) 449-8952 S

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P ro g n a g e r

C o n tra ct

A d m in istra to r

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DTMB

govem1@michigan.gov

$4,000,000.00

October 1, 2021 September 30, 2024

STATEWIDE MARKETING & ADVERTISING SERVICES

September 30, 2026

INITIAL AVAILABLE OPTIONS EXPIRATION DATE

BEFORE

2 - 1 Year

PAYMENT TERMS DELIVERY TIMEFRAME

NET 45

ALTERNATE PAYMENT OPTIONS EXTENDED PURCHASING

☐ P-Card ☐ PRC ☐ Other ☒ Yes ☐ No

MINIMUM DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS

DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE NOTICE

OPTION LENGTH OF OPTION EXTENSION LENGTH OF EXTENSION REVISED EXP. DATE

☐ ☐ N/A

CURRENT VALUE VALUE OF CHANGE NOTICE ESTIMATED AGGREGATE CONTRACT VALUE

N/A

$3,000,000.00 $7,000,000.00

Effective 10/26/22, capturing increase of $3,000,000 that was added to this Contract on 1/11/22 from preapproved funding. All other terms, conditions, specifications and pricing remain the same. Per contractor and agency agreement, and DTMB Central Procurement approval.

INITIAL EXPIRATION DATEINITIAL EFFECTIVE DATE

N/A

DESCRIPTION

Department of Technology, Management, and Budget

320 S. WALNUT ST., LANSING, MICHIGAN 48933

P.O. BOX 30026 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909

CONTRACT CHANGE NOTICE

Change Notice Number 1 to

210000000953Contract Number

Various

Marissa Gove krieger@gudmarketing.com

Zach Krieger

Lansing, MI 48906

PACE & PARTNERS INC dba/ GUD MARKETING

CV0036125

517-853-3873

1223 Turner St., Ste. 100

(517) 449-8952 S

T A

T E

P ro g n a g e r

C o n tra ct

A d m in istra to r

C O

N T R A C T O

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DTMB

govem1@michigan.gov

$3,000,000.00

October 1, 2021 September 30, 2024

STATEWIDE MARKETING & ADVERTISING SERVICES

September 30, 2026

INITIAL AVAILABLE OPTIONS EXPIRATION DATE

BEFORE

2 - 1 Year

PAYMENT TERMS DELIVERY TIMEFRAME

NET 45

ALTERNATE PAYMENT OPTIONS EXTENDED PURCHASING

☐ P-Card ☐ PRC ☐ Other ☒ Yes ☐ No

MINIMUM DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS

DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE NOTICE

OPTION LENGTH OF OPTION EXTENSION LENGTH OF EXTENSION REVISED EXP. DATE

☐ ☐ N/A

CURRENT VALUE VALUE OF CHANGE NOTICE ESTIMATED AGGREGATE CONTRACT VALUE

N/A

$1,000,000.00 $4,000,000.00

Effective 10/25/22, this contract is hereby increased by $1,000,000 for Statewide use. All other terms, conditions, specifications, and pricing remain the same. Per contractor and agency agreement, DTMB Central Procurement approval, and State Administrative Board approval on 10/25/22.

INITIAL EXPIRATION DATEINITIAL EFFECTIVE DATE

N/A

DESCRIPTION

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Güd Marketing Inc.

1223 Turner St., Ste. 100

Lansing, MI 48906 Primary: Zach Krieger

Alternate: Debbie Horak Zach: C:989-598-5941 O:517-853-3873

Debbie: O: 571-853-3870 Zach: krieger@gudmarketing.com Debbie: gudbusiness@gudmarketing.com

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Sarah Walter DTMB

517-256-4237

Walters6@michigan.gov

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A dm in is tra to r Sarah Walter SW

517-256-4237 walters6@michigan.gov

STATE OF MICHIGAN PROCUREMENT

Department of Technology Management and Budget 525 W Allegan Street, Lansing, MI 48913 PO BOX 30026 Lansing, MI 48909

NOTICE OF CONTRACT

NOTICE OF CONTRACT NO. 210000000953

between

THE STATE OF MICHIGAN

and

Statewide Marketing & Advertising Services

INITIAL EFFECTIVE DATE INITIAL EXPIRATION DATE INITIAL AVAILABLE

OPTIONS

EXPIRATION DATE BEFORE

CHANGE(S) NOTED BELOW

October 1, 2021 September 30, 2024 2, 1-year N/A

PAYMENT TERMS DELIVERY TIMEFRAME

Net 45 N/A

ALTERNATE PAYMENT OPTIONS EXTENDED PURCHASING

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

MINIMUM DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS

N/A

MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

THIS IS NOT AN ORDER. This Contract Agreement is awarded on the basis of RFP NO 210000001333. Orders for delivery will be issued directly by Departments through the issuance of a Delivery Order Form.

ESTIMATED CONTRACT VALUE AT TIME OF EXECUTION $3,000,000.00

mailto:krieger@gudmarketing.com mailto:gudbusiness@gudmarketing.com mailto:walters6@michigan.gov

CONTRACT NO. 210000000953

FOR THE CONTRACTOR:

Gud Marketing, Inc.

Company Name

Authorized Agent Signature

Debbie Horak

Authorized Agent (Print or Type)

Date

FOR THE STATE:

Signature

Sarah Walter, Category Analyst

Name & Title

DTMB Central Procurement Services

Agency

Date

Michigan.gov/MiProcurement

MA#: 210000000953 – Statewide Advertising Services 1

STANDARD CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

These Terms and Conditions, together with all Schedules (including Schedule A and all other Statement(s) of Work), Exhibits and any other applicable attachments or addenda incorporated herein (collectively this “Contract”) are agreed to between the State of Michigan (the “State”) and Gud Marketing, Inc. (“Contractor”), a Michigan Corporation.

This Contract is effective on October 1, 2021 (“Effective Date”), and unless terminated, expires on September 30, 2024.

The Contract may be renewed for up to 2, 1-year options. Renewal is at the sole discretion of the State and will automatically extend the Term of this Contract. The State will document its exercise of renewal options via Contract Change Notice.

The parties agree as follows:

1. Duties of Contractor. Contractor must perform the services and provide the deliverables described in Statement(s) of Work entered into under this Contract (the “Contract Activities”). “Statement of Work” means any statement of work entered into by the parties and incorporated into this Contract. The initial Statement of Work is attached as Schedule A. The terms and conditions of this Contract and Schedule A will apply at all times to any Statement of Work. 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 the applicable Statement of Work.

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, with no material defects; (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) not make any media releases without prior written authorization from the State; (i) assign to the State any claims resulting from state or federal antitrust violations to the extent that those violations concern materials or services supplied by third parties toward fulfillment of the Contract; (j) comply with all State physical and IT security policies and standards which will be made available upon request; and (k) provide the State priority in performance of the Contract except as mandated by federal disaster response requirements. 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.

Michigan. g o v / Mi Procurement

STANDARD CONTRACT TERMS

MA#: 210000000953 – Statewide Advertising Services 2

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:

Sarah Walter 525 W. Allegan Street Lansing, MI 48913 Walters6@michigan.gov 517-256-4237

Zach Krieger 1223 Turner Street, Ste 100 Lansing, MI 48906 krieger@gudmarketing.com Office: 517-853-3873 Mobile: 989-598-5941

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:

525 W. Allegan Street Lansing, MI 48913 Walters6@michigan.gov 517-256-4237

Debbie Horak 1223 Turner Street, Ste 100 Lansing, MI 48906 horak@gudmarketing.com 517-853-3870

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:

525 W. Allegan Street Lansing, MI 48913 Walters6@michigan.gov 517-256-4237

Molly Tipton 1223 Turner Street, Suite 101 Lansing, MI 48906 Tipton@gudmarketing.com 517-318-6343

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 – Statement of Work) if, in the opinion of the State, it will ensure performance of the Contract.

6. Insurance Requirements. Contractor, at its sole expense, must maintain the insurance coverage identified below. 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.

mailto:Walters6@michigan.gov mailto:krieger@gudmarketing.com mailto:Walters6@michigan.gov mailto:horak@gudmarketing.com mailto:Walters6@michigan.gov mailto:Tipton@gudmarketing.com

MA#: 210000000953 – Statewide Advertising Services 3

Required Limits Additional Requirements Commercial General Liability Insurance

Minimum Limits:

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

$50,000 Each Occurrence

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 04.

Automobile Liability Insurance Minimum Limits:

$1,000,000 Per Accident

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 Minimum Limits:

Coverage according to applicable laws governing work activities.

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

Employers Liability Insurance Minimum Limits:

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

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 cancelled 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 delivery order number, at Contract formation and within twenty (20) calendar days of the expiration date of the applicable policies; (b) require that subcontractors maintain the required insurances contained in this Section; (c) notify the Contract Administrator within five (5) business days if any insurance is cancelled; and (d) waive all rights against the State for damages covered by insurance.

Failure to maintain the required insurance does not limit this waiver.

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This Section is not intended to and is not to 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. Administrative Fee and Reporting. Contractor must pay an administrative fee of 1% on all payments made to Contractor under the Contract including transactions with the State (including its departments, divisions, agencies, offices, and commissions), MiDEAL members, and other states (including governmental subdivisions and authorized entities). Administrative fee payments must be made online by check or credit card at: https://www.thepayplace.com/mi/dtmb/adminfee Contractor must submit an itemized purchasing activity report, which includes at a minimum, the name of the purchasing entity and the total dollar volume in sales.

Reports should be mailed to MiDeal@michigan.gov.

The administrative fee and purchasing activity report are due within 30 calendar days from the last day of each calendar quarter.

8. Extended Purchasing Program. This contract is extended to MiDEAL members.

MiDEAL members include local units of government, school districts, universities, community colleges, and nonprofit hospitals. A current list of MiDEAL members is available at www.michigan.gov/mideal.

Upon written agreement between the State and Contractor, this contract may also be extended to: (a) other states (including governmental subdivisions and authorized entities) and (b) State of Michigan employees.

If extended, Contractor must supply all Contract Activities at the established Contract prices and terms. The State reserves the right to impose an administrative fee and negotiate additional discounts based on any increased volume generated by such extensions.

Contractor must submit invoices to, and receive payment from, extended purchasing program members on a direct and individual basis.

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.

Contractor hereby acknowledges that the State is and will be the sole and exclusive owner of all right, title, and interest in the Contract Activities and all associated intellectual property rights, if any. Such Contract Activities are works made for hire as defined in Section 101 of the Copyright Act of 1976. To the extent any Contract Activities and related intellectual property do not qualify as works made for hire under the Copyright Act, Contractor will, and hereby does, immediately on its creation, assign, transfer and otherwise convey to the State, irrevocably and in perpetuity, throughout the universe, all right, title and interest in and to the Contract Activities, including all intellectual property rights therein.

https://www.thepayplace.com/mi/dtmb/adminfee mailto:MiDeal@michigan.gov http://www.michigan.gov/mideal

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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. Pursuant to Michigan law, all agencies subject to IRS Pub.

1075 are required to ask the Michigan State Police to perform fingerprint background checks on all employees, including Contractor and Subcontractor employees, who may have access to any database of information maintained by the federal government that contains confidential or personal information, including, but not limited to, federal tax information. Further, pursuant to Michigan law, any agency described above is prohibited from providing Contractors or Subcontractors with the result of such background check. For more information, please see Michigan Public Act 427 of 2018. Upon request, or as may be specified in the Statement of Work, Contractor must perform background checks on all employees and subcontractors and its employees prior to their assignment. The scope is at the discretion of the State and documentation must be provided as requested. Contractor is responsible for all costs associated with the requested background checks. The State, in its sole discretion, may also perform background checks.

13. Assignment. Contractor may not assign this Contract to any other party without the prior approval of the State. Upon notice to Contractor, the State, in its sole discretion, may assign in whole or in part, its rights or responsibilities under this Contract to any other party. If the State determines that a novation of the Contract to a third party is necessary, Contractor will agree to the novation and provide all necessary documentation and signatures.

14. Change of Control. Contractor will notify within 30 days of any public announcement or otherwise once legally permitted to do so, 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; (e) a change in ownership through a transaction or series of transactions; (f) 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.

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

16. Acceptance. Contract Activities are subject to inspection and testing by the State within 30 calendar days of the State’s receipt of them (“State Review Period”), unless otherwise provided in the Statement of Work. If the Contract Activities are not fully accepted by the State, the State will notify Contractor by the end of the State Review Period that either: (a) the Contract Activities are accepted but noted deficiencies must be corrected; or (b) the Contract Activities are rejected. If the State finds material deficiencies, it may: (i) reject the Contract Activities 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 of any Contract Activities, Contractor must cure, at no additional cost, the deficiency and deliver unequivocally acceptable Contract Activities to the State. If acceptance with deficiencies or rejection of the Contract Activities impacts the content or delivery of other non-completed Contract Activities, the parties’ respective Program Managers must determine an agreed to number of days for re-submission that minimizes the overall impact to the Contract.

However, nothing herein affects, alters, or relieves Contractor of its obligations to correct deficiencies in accordance with the time response standards set forth in this Contract.

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 perform the Contract Activities and recover the difference between the cost to cure and the Contract price plus an additional 10% administrative fee.

17. Reserved.

18. Reserved.

19. Reserved.

20. Terms of Payment. Invoices must conform to the requirements communicated from time-to-time by the State. All undisputed amounts are payable within 45 days of the State’s receipt. Contractor may only charge for Contract Activities performed as specified in the Statement of Work or the Pricing Schedule. Invoices must include an itemized statement of all charges. The State is exempt from State sales tax for direct purchases and may be exempt from federal excise tax, if Services purchased under this Agreement are for the State’s exclusive use. All prices are exclusive of taxes, and Contractor is responsible for all sales, use and excise taxes, and any other similar taxes, duties and charges of any kind imposed by any federal, state, or local governmental entity on any amounts payable by the State under 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

MA#: 210000000953 – Statewide Advertising Services 7 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 the Statement of Work. The assessment of liquidated damages will not constitute a waiver or release of any other remedy the State may have under this Contract for Contractor’s breach of this Contract, including without limitation, the State’s right to terminate this Contract for cause under Section 23 and the State will be entitled in its discretion to recover actual damages caused by Contractor’s failure to perform its obligations under this Contract. However, the State will reduce such actual damages by the amounts of liquidated damages received for the same events causing the actual damages.

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 delivery 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. 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.

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, http://www.michigan.gov/SIGMAVSS

MA#: 210000000953 – Statewide Advertising Services 8 court costs, transition costs, and any costs the State incurs to procure the Contract Activities from other sources.

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, Contractor must, for a period of time specified by the State (not to exceed 4 months ), 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 provided directly or indirectly to Contractor by any entity, agent, vendor, or employee of the State; (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) any breach by Contractor (or any of Contractor’s employees, agents, subcontractors, or by anyone else for whose acts any of them may be liable) of any of the promises, agreements, representations, warranties, or insurance requirements contained in this Contract; (b) any infringement, misappropriation, or other violation of any intellectual property right or other right of any third party; (c) any bodily injury, death, or damage to real or tangible personal property occurring wholly or in part due to action or inaction by Contractor (or any of Contractor’s employees, agents, subcontractors, or by anyone else for whose acts any of them may be liable); and (d) 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).

The State will notify Contractor in writing if indemnification is sought; however, failure to do so will not relieve Contractor, except to the extent that Contractor is materially prejudiced. Contractor must, to the satisfaction of the State, demonstrate its financial

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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 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.

27. Infringement Remedies. If, in either party’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, (b) replace or modify the same so that it becomes non-infringing; or (c) accept its return by the State with appropriate credits to the State against Contractor’s charges and reimburse the State for any losses or costs incurred as a consequence of the State ceasing its use and returning it.

28. Limitation of Liability and Disclaimer of Damages. IN NO EVENT WILL THE

STATE’S AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO CONTRACTOR 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. The State is not liable for consequential, incidental, indirect, or special damages, regardless of the nature of the action.

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, a subcontractor, or an officer or director of Contractor or subcontractor, that arises during the term of the Contract, including: (a) a criminal Proceeding; (b) a parole or probation Proceeding; (c) a Proceeding under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act; (d) a civil Proceeding involving: (1) a claim that might reasonably be expected to adversely affect Contractor’s viability or financial stability; or (2) a governmental or public entity’s claim or written allegation of fraud; or (e) a Proceeding involving any license that Contractor is required to possess in order to perform under this Contract.

30. Reserved.

31. State Data.

a. Ownership. The State’s data (“State Data,” which will be treated by Contractor as Confidential Information) includes: (a) the State’s data collected, used, MA#: 210000000953 – Statewide Advertising Services 10 processed, stored, or generated as the result of the Contract Activities; (b) personally identifiable information (“PII“) collected, used, processed, stored, or generated as the result of the Contract Activities, including, without limitation, any information that identifies an individual, such as an individual’s social security number or other government-issued identification number, date of birth, address, telephone number, biometric data, mother’s maiden name, email address, credit card information, or an individual’s name in combination with any other of the elements here listed; and, (c) personal health information (“PHI”) collected, used, processed, stored, or generated as the result of the Contract Activities, which is defined under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and its related rules and regulations. State Data is and will remain the sole and exclusive property of the State and all right, title, and interest in the same is reserved by the State. This Section survives the termination of this Contract.

b. Contractor Use of State Data. Contractor is provided a limited license to State Data for the sole and exclusive purpose of providing the Contract Activities, including a license to collect, process, store, generate, and display State Data only to the extent necessary in the provision of the Contract Activities. Contractor must: (a) keep and maintain State Data in strict confidence, using such degree of care as is appropriate and consistent with its obligations as further described in this Contract and applicable law to avoid unauthorized access, use, disclosure, or loss; (b) use and disclose State Data solely and exclusively for the purpose of providing the Contract Activities, such use and disclosure being in accordance with this Contract, any applicable Statement of Work, and applicable law; and (c) not use, sell, rent, transfer, distribute, or otherwise disclose or make available State Data for Contractor’s own purposes or for the benefit of anyone other than the State without the State’s prior written consent. This Section survives the termination of this Contract.

c. Extraction of State Data. Contractor must, within five (5) business days of the State’s request, provide the State, without charge and without any conditions or contingencies whatsoever (including but not limited to the payment of any fees due to Contractor), an extract of the State Data in the format specified by the State.

d. Backup and Recovery of State Data. Unless otherwise specified in Schedule A, Contractor is responsible for maintaining a backup of State Data and for an orderly and timely recovery of such data. Unless otherwise described in Schedule A, Contractor must maintain a contemporaneous backup of State Data that can be recovered within two (2) hours at any point in time.

e. Loss or Compromise of Data. In the event of any act, error or omission, negligence, misconduct, or breach on the part of Contractor that compromises or is suspected to compromise the security, confidentiality, or integrity of State Data or the physical, technical, administrative, or organizational safeguards put in place by Contractor that relate to the protection of the security, confidentiality, or integrity of State Data, Contractor must, as applicable: (a) notify the State as soon as practicable but no later than twenty-four (24) hours of becoming aware of such occurrence; (b) cooperate with the State in investigating the occurrence, including making available all relevant records, logs, files, data reporting, and other materials required to comply with applicable law or as otherwise required

MA#: 210000000953 – Statewide Advertising Services 11 by the State; (c) in the case of PII or PHI, at the State’s sole election, (i) with approval and assistance from the State, notify the affected individuals who comprise the PII or PHI as soon as practicable but no later than is required to comply with applicable law, or, in the absence of any legally required notification period, within five (5) calendar days of the occurrence; or (ii) reimburse the State for any costs in notifying the affected individuals; (d) in the case of PII, provide third-party credit and identity monitoring services to each of the affected individuals who comprise the PII for the period required to comply with applicable law, or, in the absence of…

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