24023 Exhibit-D-PurchasingAgreementV2.docx

COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT

WASHINGTON/OREGON COOPERATIVE

NO24023

FOR

VARIABLE MESSAGE BOARDS

CATEGORY (IES):

For Use by Eligible Purchasers

By and Between

STATE OF WASHINGTON

DEPARTMENT OF ENTERPRISE SERVICES

and

Dated _____________________, 2024

WA/OR COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT NO. 24023 – VARIABLE MESSAGE BOARDS 7

(Rev. 2023-12-12)

COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT

WASHINGTON/OREGON COOPERATIVE

NO.

24023

CATEGORY(IES)_______________

This Cooperative Purchasing Agreement (Cooperative Purchasing Agreement or “Contract”) is made and entered into by and between the State of Washington acting by and through the Department of Enterprise Services, a Washington State governmental agency (“Enterprise Services”) and ____________________, a ________________ (“Contractor”) and is dated and effective as of _______________ __, 2024.

This is a contract for eligible purchasers to purchase Variable Message Boards defined as:

· 2-Line Message Sign (Truck Mounted)

· 3-Line Message Sign (Truck Mounted)

· Led Arrow Board 3’ x 3’ (Truck Mounted)

· Full Matrix – Mid-size for Small Trucks (Truck Mounted)

· Full Matric – Small Changeable Message Sign (Trailer Mounted)

· Full Matrix – Mid-size Changeable Message Sign (Trailer Mounted)

· Full Matrix – Large Changeable Message Sign (Trailer Mounted)

· Line Matric – Small changeable Message Sign (Trailer Mounted)

· Line Matrix – Mid-size Changeable Message Sign (Trailer Mounted)

· Line Matric – Large Changeable Message Sign (Trailer Mounted)

· Full Matric 5-Color Message Sign (Trailer Mounted) R E C I T A L S A. Pursuant to Legislative authorization, Enterprise Services, on behalf of the State of Washington, is authorized to develop, solicit, and establish enterprise procurement solutions, including statewide contracts, for goods - to support Washington state agencies (“Contract”). See RCW 39.26.050(1). The Washington State Legislature also has authorized Enterprise Services to make these contracts available, pursuant to an agreement in which Enterprise Services ensures full cost recovery, to other local or federal government agencies or entities, public benefit nonprofit organizations, and any tribes located in the State of Washington. See RCW 39.26.050(1) & (2).

B. The Washington State Legislature also has authorized Enterprise Services to participate in, sponsor, conduct, or administer cooperative purchasing agreements. See RCW 39.26.050(1). Accordingly, pursuant to Washington’s Procurement Code for Goods, RCW 39.26, and the Interlocal Cooperation Act, RCW 39.34, Enterprise Services and the State of Oregon have entered into an Interstate Cooperative Agreement for Joint Participation In Each State’s Purchasing Program. See WA/OR Interstate Cooperative Agreement No. DASPS-56815-14 (dated January 1, 2015). The WA/OR Interstate Cooperative Agreement enables specified eligible purchasers to utilize certain of each state’s designated competitively solicitated Contracts. The WA/OR Interstate Cooperative Agreement creates the opportunity for procurement efficiencies and cost savings as well as increasing potential use and marketplace incentives for vendors to contract with the states.

C. Enterprise Services, on behalf of the State of Washington, in collaboration with the State of Oregon, as part of a competitive governmental procurement, issued Competitive Solicitation No. 24023 dated __________, 2024 to establish Cooperative Purchasing Agreements for Variable Message Boards to enable eligible purchasers to procure Variable Message Boards from the qualified awarded Contractors in a cost effective, efficient manner using the terms and conditions of the Cooperative Purchasing Agreement.

D. Enterprise Services evaluated all responses to the Competitive Solicitation and identified Contractor as an apparent successful bidder.

E. Enterprise Services has determined that entering into this Cooperative Purchasing Agreement will meet the identified needs and be in the best interest of the State of Washington.

F. The purpose of this Cooperative Purchasing Agreement is to enable eligible purchasers to purchase the Goods - as set forth herein.

A G R E E M E N T NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants, and conditions set forth herein, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:

1. TERM. The term of this Cooperative Purchasing Agreement is twenty-five- (25) months, commencing September 1, 2024 and ending September 30, 2026; Provided, however, that if Contractor is not in default and if, by June 01, 2026, in Enterprise Services’ reasonable judgment, Contractor satisfactorily has met the performance-based goals for contract extension, Enterprise Services shall extend the term of this Cooperative Purchasing Agreement, by written amendment, for up to twenty-four (24) additional months. Such extension amendment shall be on the same terms and conditions as set forth in this Cooperative Purchasing Agreement. To earn the performance-based term extension, Contractor must achieve the following performance-based metrics:

Note: Contractor must pay the VMF within thirty (30) calendar days of invoice from Enterprise Services. If Contractor is delinquent in timely paying the VMF for three (3) or more quarters within the first nine (9) quarters of the Contract term, Contractor shall not be eligible for a performance-based extension.

Contract Sales Reports:

Contractor timely provides to Enterprise Services, with no less than a 75% on time rate over the contract term, the required Contract quarterly sales reports.

Note: Contractor must provide the quarterly sales reports to Enterprise Services within thirty (30) calendar days of the quarter’s end. If Contractor is delinquent in providing the quarterly sales reports for three (3) or more quarters within the first nine (9) quarters of the Contract term, Contractor shall not be eligible for a performance-based extension.

2. ELIGIBLE PURCHASERS. This Cooperative Purchasing Agreement may be utilized by any of the following types of entities (each an eligible “Purchaser”):

2.1. WASHINGTON STATE AGENCIES. All Washington state agencies, departments, offices, divisions, boards, and commissions.

2.2. WASHINGTON STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION Any the following institutions of higher education (colleges) in Washington:

· State universities – i.e., University of Washington & Washington State University;

· Regional universities – i.e., Central Washington University, Eastern Washington University, & Western Washington University

· Evergreen State College;

· Community colleges; and

· Technical colleges.

2.3. ORCPP MEMBERS. Oregon Cooperative Purchasing Program (ORCPP) Members, which include the following Oregon entities:

· Cities, counties, school districts, and special districts;

· Qualified rehabilitation facilities and residential programs in contract with the Oregon Department of Human Services;

· Quasi-state agencies and independent state agencies with their own procurement authority;

· Public bodies created as governmental entities but not considered a unit of local or municipal government;

· Oregon constitutional offices;

· Specified Public Benefit Nonprofit Corporations; and

· American Indian tribes or agencies.

ORCPP Members do not include Oregon state agencies subject to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services’ procurement authority.

2.4. CONTRACT USAGE AGREEMENT PARTIES. Any of the following types of entities that have executed a Contract Usage Agreement with Enterprise Services:

· Political subdivisions (e.g., counties, cities, school districts, public utility districts) in the State of Washington;

· Federal governmental agencies or entities;

· Public-benefit nonprofit corporations (i.e., public benefit nonprofit corporations as defined by RCW 24.03A.245 who receive federal, state, or local funding); and

· Federally-recognized Indian Tribes located in the State of Washington.

3. SCOPE – INCLUDED GOODS & PRICES.

CONTRACT SCOPE. Pursuant to this Cooperative Purchasing Agreement, Contractor is authorized to sell and provide only those Goods - set forth in Exhibit A – Included Goods for the prices set forth in Exhibit B – Prices for Goods. Contractor shall not represent to any Purchaser under this Cooperative Purchasing Agreement that Contractor has contractual authority to sell or provide any goods and/or services beyond those set forth in Exhibit A – Included Goods.

(a) Goods. For purposes of this Cooperative Purchasing Agreement, “Goods” means all equipment, materials, supplies, ancillary parts, accessories, components and other items purchased by Purchaser pursuant to this Cooperative Purchasing Agreement and as identified in the Purchase Order.

(b) Services. For purposes of this Cooperative Purchasing Agreement, “Services” means all services of any nature ordered by Purchaser pursuant to this Cooperative Purchasing Agreement and as identified in the Purchase Order.

(c) Specifications. Where applicable, specifications for Goods - are detailed in this Cooperative Purchasing Agreement and the Purchase Order. Unless otherwise specified in the Purchase Order, all Goods provided shall be new and unused of the latest model or design.

3.2. ABILITY TO MODIFY SCOPE OF COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT. Subject to mutual agreement between the parties, Enterprise Services reserves the right to modify the Goods included in this Cooperative Purchasing Agreement; Provided, however, that any such modification shall be effective only upon thirty (30) calendar days advance written notice; and Provided further, that any such modification must be within the scope of the Competitive Solicitation for this Cooperative Purchasing Agreement.

3.3. ECONOMIC ADJUSTMENT. Beginning thirteen (13) months after the effective date of this Contract, Contractor may request an annual price adjustment. Requests for price adjustments must be made in writing and be received at least sixty (60) days prior to the adjustment date (on October 1st). In the event Contractor fails to timely request a price adjustment, Enterprise Services, at its sole discretion, may allow an untimely adjustment; Provided, however, that such adjustment will not be effective for any time prior to Enterprise Services’ price adjustment. Price adjustments will be made in accordance with the percentage change in the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS) Produce Price Index (PPI),noted below. If an index is recoded (i.e., the recoded index is a direct substitute for the prior index according to the BLS), this Cooperative Purchasing Agreement will use the recoded index, as applicable. If an index becomes unavailable, Enterprise Services shall substitute a proxy index. If there is not a direct substitute, the next higher aggregate index available shall be used. The economic adjustment shall be calculated as follows:

New Price = Old Price x (Current Period Index/Base Period Index).

100%

3.4. MSRP DISCOUNT. (If applicable) Notwithstanding the foregoing, the MSRP discount set forth in Exhibit B – Prices will not be adjusted through the Economic Adjustment process. Prices for goods provided under the MSRP discount must be on the current MSRP list. Contractor must provide an MSRP list and description of products to Purchasers upon Purchaser’s request.

3.5. PRICE CEILING. Although Contractor may offer lower prices to Purchasers, during the term of this Cooperative Purchasing Agreement, Contractor guarantees to provide the Goods and/or Services at no greater than the prices set forth in Exhibit B – Prices for Goods/Services (subject to economic or other adjustment as set forth herein).

3.6. CONTRACT INFORMATION. Enterprise Services shall maintain and provide to eligible Purchasers information regarding this Cooperative Purchasing Agreement, including scope, pricing, and lowest responsive, responsible bidder designation. In addition, Enterprise Services identifies awarded contractors who qualify as Washington Small Businesses, Certified Veteran-Owned Businesses, or that, pursuant to the Cooperative Purchasing Agreement provide goods that meet specified state procurement priorities as set forth in the Competitive Solicitation.

4. CONTRACTOR REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. Contractor makes each of the following representations and warranties as of the effective date of this Cooperative Purchasing Agreement and at the time any order is placed pursuant to this Cooperative Purchasing Agreement. If, at the time of any such order, Contractor cannot make such representations and warranties, Contractor shall not process any orders and shall, within three (3) business days notify Enterprise Services, in writing, of such breach.

4.1. QUALIFIED TO DO BUSINESS. Contractor represents and warrants that Contractor is (a) in good standing; (b) qualified to do business in the State of Washington; and (c) registered with the Washington State Department of Revenue and the Washington Secretary of State.

4.2. TAXES. Contractor represents and warrants that Contractor is current, in full compliance, and has paid all applicable taxes owed to the State of Washington.

4.3. LICENSES; CERTIFICATIONS; AUTHORIZATIONS; & APPROVALS. Contractor represents and warrants that Contractor possesses and shall keep current during the term of this Cooperative Purchasing Agreement all required licenses, certifications, permits, authorizations, and approvals necessary for Contractor’s proper performance of this Cooperative Purchasing Agreement.

4.4. SUSPENSION & DEBARMENT. Contractor represents and warrants as previously certified in Contractor’s Bidder’s Certification, that neither Contractor nor its principals or affiliates presently are nor have ever been debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in any governmental contract by any governmental department or agency within the United States.

4.5. WAGE VIOLATIONS. Contractor represents and warrants as previously certified in Contractor’s Bidder’s Certification, that during the term of this Cooperative Purchasing Agreement and the three (3) year period immediately preceding the award of the Cooperative Purchasing Agreement, Contractor has not been determined, by a final and binding citation and notice of assessment issued by the Washington Department of Labor and Industries or through a civil judgment entered by a court of limited or general jurisdiction, to be in willful violation of any provision of Washington state wage laws set forth in RCW 49.46, 49.48, or 49.52.

4.6. CIVIL RIGHTS. Contractor represents and warrants that Contractor complies with all applicable requirements regarding civil rights. Such requirements prohibit discrimination against individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

4.7. EXECUTIVE ORDER 18-03 – WORKERS’ RIGHTS. Contractor represents and warrants, as previously certified in Contractor’s Bidder’s Certification, that Contractor does NOT require its employees, as a condition of employment, to sign or agree to mandatory individual arbitration clauses or class or collective action waivers. Contractor further represents and warrants that, during the term of this Cooperative Purchasing Agreement, Contractor shall not, as a condition of employment, require its employees to sign or agree to mandatory individual arbitration clauses or class or collective action waivers.

4.8. WASHINGTON SMALL BUSINESS. Contractor represents and warrants, as previously certified in Contractor’s Bidder’s Certification, that Contractor qualifies as a Washington Small Business as defined and set forth in Contractor’s Bidder’s Certification.

4.9. CERTIFIED VETERAN-OWNED BUSINESS. Contractor represents and warrants, as previously certified in Contractor’s Bidder’s Certification, that Contractor qualifies as a Certified Veteran-Owned Business as defined and set forth in Contractor’s Bidder’s Certification.

4.10. PUBLIC CONTRACTS AND PROCUREMENT FRAUD. Contractor represents and warrants that, within the three (3) year period prior to this Cooperative Purchasing Agreement, neither Contractor nor its principals or affiliates: (a) have been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offence in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (federal, state, local, or tribal) contract or purchase order under a public contract; (b) have been in violation of federal or state antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements or receiving stolen property; (c) have been indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a government entity (federal, state, local, or tribal) with commission of any of the offense enumerated in subsection (b) of this provision; or (d) had one or more public contracts (federal, state, local, or tribal) terminated for cause or default.

4.11. PROCUREMENT ETHICS & PROHIBITION ON GIFTS. Contractor represents and warrants that Contractor complies fully with all applicable procurement ethics restrictions including, but not limited to, restrictions against Contractor providing gifts or anything of economic value, directly or indirectly, to Enterprise Services and Purchasers’ employees.

4.12. WASHINGTON’S ELECTRONIC BUSINESS SOLUTION (WEBS). Contractor represents and warrants that Contractor is registered in Washington’s Electronic Business Solution (WEBS), Washington’s contract registration system and that, all of Contractor’s information therein is current and accurate and that throughout the term of this Cooperative Purchasing Agreement, Contractor shall maintain an accurate profile in WEBS.

4.13. WASHINGTON’S STATEWIDE PAYEE DESK. Contractor represents and warrants that Contractor is registered with Washington’s Statewide Payee Desk, which registration is a condition to payment.

4.14. CONTRACT PROMOTION; ADVERTISING AND ENDORSEMENT. Contractor represents and warrants that Contractor shall use commercially reasonable efforts both to promote and market the use of this Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with eligible Purchasers and to ensure that those entities that utilize this Cooperative Purchasing Agreement are eligible Purchasers. Contractor understands and acknowledges that neither Enterprise Services nor Purchasers are endorsing Contractor’s Goods or suggesting that such Goods are the best or only solution to their needs. Accordingly, Contractor further represents and warrants that Contractor shall make no reference to Enterprise Services, any Purchaser, or the State of Washington in any promotional material without the prior written consent of Enterprise Services.

4.15. CONTINGENT FEES. Contractor represents and warrants that no person or selling agent has been employed or retained to solicit or secure this Cooperative Purchasing Agreement upon an agreement or understanding for a commission, percentage, brokerage, or contingent fee, excepting bona fide employees or bona fide established agents as defined in the Federal Acquisition Regulations.

4.16. FINANCIALLY SOLVENT. Contractor represents and warrants that Contractor has not commenced bankruptcy proceedings and that there are no judgment, liens, or encumbrances of any kind affecting title to any Goods that are the subject of this Cooperative Purchasing Agreement.

4.17. OPERATIONAL CAPABILITY. Contractor represents and warrants, as previously certified in Contractor’s Bidder’s Certification, that Contractor has the operational and financial capability to perform the Cooperative Purchasing Agreement.

4.18. CONTRACT TRANSITION. Contractor represents and warrants that, in the event this Cooperative Purchasing Agreement or a similar contract, is transitioned to another contractor (e.g., Contract expiration or termination), Contractor shall use commercially reasonable efforts to assist Enterprise Services (including the Purchasers hereunder) for a period of sixty (60) calendar days to effectuate a smooth transition to another contractor to minimize disruption of service and/or costs to the State of Washington and such Purchasers; Provided, however, that, if costs are incurred, Contractor shall be compensated for such costs consistent with the terms and conditions pertaining to this Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for the sixty (60) day period immediately before such transition.

4.19. COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT. Contractor represents and warrants, as previously certified in Contractor’s Bidder’s Certification, that Contractor is able to and shall service all Eligible Purchasers, as specified herein, in the States of Washington & Oregon.

4.20. STATUTORY PREFERENCE FOR PCB-FREE PRODUCTS AND PRODUCTS-IN-PACKAGING. Contractor represents and warrants, as previously certified in Contractor’s Bidder’s Certification, that Contractor qualifies for the Statutory Preference for PCB-Free Products and Products-In-Packaging.

4.21. MERCURY FREE. Contractor represents and warrants that during the term of this Contract, for any product (s) for which Contractor sought and was awarded a purchasing priority pursuant to RCW 70.95M.060 and Washington State Procurement Policy DES-POL-70.95M.060-00, such product(s) shall meet or exceed the lowest amount of mercury that enabled Contractor to be awarded such preference.

5. QUALITY; WARRANTY; REMEDIES.

5.1. GOODS WARRANTY. Contractor warrants that, for a period of twelve (12) months from the date when the Goods are put into use, or eighteen (18) months after delivery of the Goods, whichever is later (“Goods Warranty Period”), the Goods: (a) are free from defects in design, material, and workmanship; (b) are fit and safe for the intended purposes and appropriate for the specified application(s) (if any); (c) are consistent with recognized industry quality standards; (d) comply with the requirements, specifications, drawings, standards, and descriptions included in this Contract; and (e) are produced and delivered in full compliance with applicable law (“Goods Warranty”). Contractor further warrants that it has good and marketable title to the Goods and shall keep Purchaser’s property free of liens. If Purchaser receives notice of a lien caused by Contractor, Purchaser may withhold any payment otherwise due Contractor until Contractor submits proof, in a form satisfactory to Purchaser, that all lienable claims have been fully paid or waived.

5.2. GOODS REMEDY. If Goods do not comply with the Goods Warranty or any defects develop during the Goods Warranty Period under normal use, at Purchaser’s election, Contractor promptly shall remedy the defect by removing, repairing, correcting, or replacing, and/or reinstalling any defective Goods. Contractor’s Goods Warranty support shall include, at Contractor’s sole expense, all technical support, parts, materials and equipment, and labor, including freight and “in/out” costs required to address the defect. If, in Purchaser’s judgment, repair or replacement is inadequate, or fails of its essential purpose, Contractor shall refund the full amount of any payments that have been made. The rights and remedies of the parties under this warranty are in addition to any other rights and remedies of the parties provided by law or equity, including, without limitation, actual damages, and, as applicable and awarded under the law, to a prevailing party, reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs.

5.3. SERVICES WARRANTY. Contractor warrants that: (a) Services shall be performed in a timely, efficient, and professional manner; (b) all Contractor personnel assigned to perform Services shall have the necessary skill and training; and (c) Services shall be performed in a manner consistent with the standard of care in the industry (“Services Warranty”). The Services Warranty shall survive for a period of twelve (12) months after the date when Services are completed (“Services Warranty Period”).

5.4. SERVICES REMEDY. If Services do not comply with the Services Warranty or are in any manner found to be nonconforming during the Services Warranty Period, Contractor promptly shall remedy the non-conformance, or at Purchaser’s election, Contractor shall re-perform or correct the nonconforming Services at no additional cost to Purchaser or refund the amounts paid for the Services.

5.5. IT WARRANTY. Contractor warrants, that all hardware, software, and firmware associated with Goods or Services (“IT Goods” and “IT Services”, respectively) shall not: (a) contain any viruses, malicious code, Trojan horse, worm, time bomb, self-help code, back door, or other software code or routine designed to: (i) damage, destroy, or alter any software or hardware; (ii) reveal, damage, destroy, or alter any data; (iii) disable any computer program automatically; or (iv) permit unauthorized access to any software or hardware; (b) contain any third party software (including software that may be considered free software or open source software) that (i) may require any software to be published, accessed, or otherwise made available without the consent of Purchaser, or (ii) may require distribution, copying, or modification of any software free of charge; and (c) infringe on any patent, copyright, trademark, or other proprietary or intellectual property right of any third party or misappropriate any trade secret of any third party (“IT Warranty”). The IT Warranty shall expire twelve (12) months after the date IT Goods are delivered or IT Services are complete, as applicable.

5.6. IT REMEDY. If IT Goods or IT Services do not comply with the IT Warranty, or if any defect or non-conformance develops during the IT Warranty Period, Contractor, at Purchaser’s election, promptly shall: (a) remedy the defect by removing, repairing, correcting or replacing, and/or reinstalling any defective IT Goods; (b) re-perform or correct the non-conforming IT Services at no additional cost to Purchaser; or (c) refund the amounts paid for IT Services and IT Goods.

5.7. FAILURE TO REMEDY. If Contractor does not remedy a defect or nonconformity within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of written notice from Purchaser, or if an emergency exists rendering it impossible or impractical for Purchaser to have Contractor provide a remedy, Purchaser may, without prejudice to any other rights or remedies available to it, make or cause to be made required modifications, adjustments, or repairs, or may replace Goods, -, in which case Contractor shall reimburse Purchaser for its actual costs or, at Purchaser’s option, Purchaser shall offset the costs incurred from amounts owing to Contractor.

5.8. TECHNICAL SUPPORT. During any applicable warranty period, Contractor shall provide all warranty service and telephone support, including after-hour technical support, at its own cost. Contractor shall maintain a technical support hotline to address breakdowns and safety incidents.

6. SAFETY; SECURITY; CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS WHILE ON PURCHASER’S PREMISES. Contractor’s failure to comply with any of the requirements in this Section shall be cause for termination.

6.1. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS/SAFETY. Goods supplied by Contractor shall meet all applicable health, safety, and other federal, state, local, and/or tribal regulatory requirements applicable to the Goods .

6.2. MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS. As applicable, Contractor shall provide Purchaser with all appropriate current Material Safety Data Sheets (“MSDS”) at the time of delivery of each shipment of Goods which requires such compliance and/or and for materials used by Contractor while performing Services pursuant to this Contract.

6.3. CLEAN-UP. If Contractor, its agents, employees, or subcontractors perform onsite Services, Contractor, at its cost, shall remove all excess materials, equipment, packaging, and garbage within the scope of its performance of Services and leave that portion of the premises in which the work was performed in a clean condition. Should Contractor fail to clean up a Site after completion of work, Purchaser shall have the right to remove the materials and set off the cost of clean up against amounts owed to Contractor.

6.4. ACCIDENT AND INJURY REPORTING. If Contractor, its agents, employees, or subcontractors are present at Purchaser’s premises, Contractor promptly shall report in writing all injuries, accidents, property damage, near-miss incidents, or any claims regarding damages or injury involving Contractor, its agents, employees, or subcontractors occurring at such premises. Contractor agrees to cooperate and assist Purchaser in any investigation of incidents.

6.5. ON SITE REQUIREMENTS. As applicable, while on Purchaser’s premises or while interacting with Purchaser and/or Enterprise Services’ personnel, Contractor, its agents, employees, or subcontractors shall comply, in all respects, with Purchaser’s physical, fire, access, safety, health and security requirements and not interfere with Purchaser’s operations. Contractor represents and warrants that Contractor, its agents, employees, or subcontractors who access Purchaser’s premises shall be adequately trained and at all times comply with Purchaser’s requirements.

6.6. IT SECURITY POLICIES. Contractor, its agents, employees, or subcontractors shall comply with all Washington State IT security policies and standards which shall be made available to Contractor upon request.

7. SUBCONTRACTORS.

7.1. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, in the event Contractor elects to utilize subcontractors to perform this Cooperative Purchasing Agreement, Contractor shall: (a) incorporate Contractor’s responsibilities under this Cooperative Purchasing Agreement into its subcontracts; (b) be fully responsible for the performance of any such subcontractors (regardless of tier) and ensure that subcontractors comply with each and every Contractor obligation set forth in this Cooperative Purchasing Agreement; (c) be the sole point of contact for Enterprise Services and any Purchasers regarding all contractual matters; (d) ensure that such subcontractors are registered in WEBS; and (e) defend, indemnify, and hold Enterprise Services and Purchasers harmless in case of negligence, other tortious fault, or intentional misconduct by any such subcontractors (regardless of tier). Prior to utilizing any subcontractor to perform this Cooperative Purchasing Agreement, Contractor shall provide written notice to Enterprise Services’ contract administrator. Such notice shall confirm that the subcontractor is registered in WEBS and provide the necessary information for Enterprise Services’ contract administrator to include such subcontractor(s) in Washington’s Purchasing Contract Management System (PCMS).

7.2. REPORTING. If Contractor is required to report to Purchaser and/or Enterprise Services, such report(s) shall include subcontractor data, by subcontractor, for any data that Contractor is required to report as well as a consolidated ‘rollup’ report combining Contractor and subcontractor data.

7.3. SUBCONTRACTOR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS. Any Contractor representations or certifications set forth in this Cooperative Purchasing Agreement shall apply to subcontractors (at any tier) and Contractor shall not utilize any subcontractors (at any tier) who cannot provide such representations or certifications, excepting the certification to be registered with Washington’s Statewide Payee Desk, unless Purchaser shall pay such subcontractor directly.

8. USING THE COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT – PURCHASES.

8.1. ORDERING REQUIREMENTS. Eligible Purchasers shall order Goods from this Cooperative Purchasing Agreement, consistent with the terms hereof and by using any ordering mechanism agreeable both to Contractor and Purchaser but including, at a minimum, a purchase order. When practicable, Contractor and Purchaser also shall use telephone orders, email orders, web-based orders, and similar procurement methods (collectively “Purchaser Order”). All Purchase Orders must reference the Contract number. The terms of this Cooperative Purchasing Agreement shall apply to any Purchase Order and, in the event of any conflict, the terms of this Cooperative Purchasing Agreement shall prevail. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, in no event shall any ‘click-agreement,’ software or web-based application terms and conditions, or any other agreement modify the terms and conditions of this Cooperative Purchasing Agreement.

8.2. DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS. Contractor must ensure that the Goods are delivered or provided as required by this Cooperative Purchasing Agreement, the Purchase Order used by Purchaser, and as otherwise mutually agreed in writing between Purchaser and Contractor. The following apply to all deliveries:

(a) Contractor shall make all deliveries to the applicable delivery location specified in the Purchase Order. Such deliveries shall occur during Purchaser’s normal work hours and within the time period mutually agreed in writing between Purchaser and Contractor.

(b) Contractor shall ship all Goods - purchased pursuant to this Contract, freight charges passed directly from the carrier to the Purchaser, FOB Purchaser’s specified destination with all transportation and handling charges added to invoice as a separate line item. Contractor shall bear all risk of loss, damage, or destruction of the Goods and/or Services ordered hereunder that occurs prior to delivery, except loss or damage attributable to Purchaser’s fault or negligence.

(c) All packing lists, packages, instruction manuals, correspondence, shipping notices, shipping containers, and other written materials associated with this Contract shall be identified by the Contract number set forth on the cover of this Contract and the applicable Purchaser’s Purchase Order number. Packing lists shall be enclosed with each shipment and clearly identify all contents and any backorders.

8.3. RECEIPT AND INSPECTION OF GOODS -. Goods - purchased under this Cooperative Purchasing Agreement are subject to Purchaser’s reasonable inspection, testing, and approval at Purchaser’s destination. Purchaser reserves the right to reject and refuse acceptance of Goods - that are not in accordance with this Cooperative Purchasing Agreement and Purchaser’s Purchase Order. If there are any apparent defects in the Goods at the time of delivery, Purchaser promptly shall notify Contractor. At Purchaser’s option, and without limiting any other rights, Purchaser may require Contractor to repair or replace, at Contractor’s expense, any or all of the damaged Goods and/or Services or, at Purchaser’s option, Purchaser may note any such damage on the receiving report, decline acceptance, and deduct the cost of rejected Goods from final payment. Payment for any Goods under such Purchase Order shall not be deemed acceptance.

9. INVOICING & PAYMENT.

9.1. CONTRACTOR INVOICE. Contractor shall submit properly itemized invoices to Purchaser’s designated invoicing contact for Goods delivered under this Cooperative Purchasing Agreement. Such invoices shall itemize the following:

(a) Contract No. 24023;

(b) Contractor name, address, telephone number, and email address for billing issues (i.e., Contractor Customer Service Representative);

(c) Contractor’s Federal Tax Identification Number;

(d) Date(s) of delivery;

(e) Applicable Goods ;

(f) Invoice amount; and

(g) Payment terms, including any available prompt payment discounts.

Contractor’s invoices for payment shall reflect accurate Cooperative Purchasing Agreement prices. Invoices will not be processed for payment until receipt of a complete invoice as specified herein.

9.2. PAYMENT. Payment is the sole responsibility of, and shall be made by, the Purchaser. Purchaser’s obligation to pay invoices is subject to receipt of a timely and accurate invoice and conforming Goods . Unless Contractor has provided a prompt payment discount set forth in Exhibit B – Prices for Goods, Purchaser’s payment is due within thirty (30) calendar days of invoice. Purchaser retains the right of setoff for any amount due or owing to Purchaser. Purchaser may make payments electronically (e.g., ACH payments). Contractor shall provide information necessary to facilitate electronic payments. If Purchaser fails to make timely payment(s), Contractor may invoice Purchaser in the amount of one percent (1%) per month on the amount overdue or a minimum of $1. Payment shall not be considered late if a check or warrant is mailed within the time specified.

9.3. OVERPAYMENTS. Contractor promptly shall refund to Purchaser the full amount of any erroneous payment or overpayment. Such refunds shall occur within thirty (30) calendar days of written notice to Contractor; Provided, however, that Purchaser shall have the right to elect to have either direct payments or written credit memos issued. If Contractor fails to make timely refunds of overpayment(s) (either directly or by credit memo), Contractor shall pay Purchaser interest at the rate of one percent (1%) per month on the amount overdue thirty (30) calendar days after notice to Contractor.

9.4. ADVANCE PAYMENT PROHIBITED. Except as authorized by law, Contractor shall not request or receive advance payment for any Goods furnished by Contractor pursuant to this Cooperative Purchasing Agreement.

9.5. NO ADDITIONAL CHARGES. Unless otherwise specified herein, Contractor shall not include or impose any additional charges including, but not limited to, charges for shipping, handling, insurance, or payment processing.

9.6. TAXES/FEES. Contractor promptly shall pay all applicable taxes on its operations and activities pertaining to this Contract. Failure to do so shall constitute breach of this Contract. Unless otherwise agreed, Purchaser shall pay applicable sales tax imposed by the State of Washington on purchased Goods . Contractor’s invoices shall separately state (a) taxable and non-taxable charges and (b) sales/use tax due by jurisdiction. In regard to federal excise taxes, Contractor shall include federal excise taxes only if, after thirty (30) calendar days written notice to Purchaser, Purchase has not provided Contractor with a valid exemption certificate from such federal excise taxes.

10. CONTRACT MANAGEMENT.

10.1. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION & NOTICES. Except for legal notices, the parties hereby designate the following contract administrators as the respective single points of contact for purposes of this Cooperative Purchasing Agreement. Enterprise Services’ contract administrator shall provide contract oversight. Contractor’s contract administrator shall be Contractor’s principal contact for business activities under this Cooperative Purchasing Agreement. The parties may change contract administrators by written notice as set forth below.

Any notices required or desired shall be in writing and sent by U.S. mail, postage prepaid, or sent via email, and shall be sent to the respective addressee at the respective address or email address set forth below or to such other address or email address as the parties may specify in writing:

Attn: Carmen Hill, Contract and Procurement Specialist Washington Dept. of Enterprise Services PO Box 41411 Olympia, WA 98504-1411 Tel: (360) 407-2215 Email: DESContractsTeamCedar@des.wa.gov Attn: _________________________ Tel: (___) __________ Email: _______________

Notices shall be deemed effective upon the earlier of receipt, if mailed, or, if emailed, upon transmission to the designated email address of said addressee.

10.2. CONTRACTOR CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE. Contractor shall designate a customer service representative (and inform Enterprise Services of the same) who shall be responsible for addressing Purchaser issues pertaining to this Cooperative Purchasing Agreement.

10.3. LEGAL NOTICES. Any legal notices required or desired shall be in writing and sent by U.S. mail, postage prepaid, or sent via email, and shall be sent to the respective addressee at the respective address or email address set forth below or to such other address or email address as the parties may specify in writing:

Attn: Legal Services Manager Washington Dept. of Enterprise Services PO Box 41411 Olympia, WA 98504-1411 Email: greg.tolbert@des.wa.gov Attn: _________________________ Email: _______________

Notices shall be deemed effective upon the earlier of receipt if mailed, or, if emailed, upon transmission to the designated email address of said addressee.

11. CONTRACTOR SALES REPORTING; VENDOR MANAGEMENT FEE; & CONTRACTOR REPORTS.

11.1. CONTRACT SALES REPORTING. Contractor shall report total Contract sales quarterly for this Cooperative Purchasing Agreement to Enterprise Services, as set forth below.

(a) Contract Sales Reporting System. Contractor shall report quarterly Contract sales in Enterprise Services’ Contract Sales Reporting System. Enterprise Services shall provide Contractor with a login password and a vendor number. The password and vendor number shall be provided to the Sales Reporting Representative(s) listed on Contractor’s Bidder Profile.

(b) Data. Each sales report must identify every authorized Purchaser by name as it is known to Enterprise Services and its total combined sales amount invoiced during the reporting period (i.e., sales of an entire agency or political subdivision, not its individual subsections). The “Miscellaneous” option may be used only with prior approval by Enterprise Services. Upon request, Contractor shall provide contact information for all authorized Purchasers specified herein during the term of the Contract. If there are no Contract sales during the reporting period, Contractor must report zero sales.

(c) Due dates for Contract Sales Reporting. Quarterly Contract Sales Reports must be submitted electronically by the following deadlines for all Contract sales invoiced during the applicable calendar quarter:

11.2. VENDOR MANAGEMENT FEE. Contractor shall pay to Enterprise Services a vendor management fee (“VMF”) of 1.25 percent on the purchase price for all Cooperative Purchasing Agreement sales (the purchase price is the total invoice price less applicable sales tax) under this Cooperative Purchasing Agreement.

(a) The sum owed by Contractor to Enterprise Services as a result of the VMF is calculated as follows:

Amount owed to Enterprise Services = Total Contract sales invoiced (not including sales tax) x .0125.

(b) The VMF must be rolled into Contractor’s current pricing. The VMF must not be shown as a separate line item on any invoice unless specifically requested and approved by Enterprise Services.

(c) Enterprise Services shall invoice Contractor quarterly based on Contract sales reported by Contractor. Contractor is not to remit payment until Contractor receives an invoice from Enterprise Services. Payments must be received within thirty (30) calendar days of the invoice issue date from Enterprise Services. Contractor’s VMF payment to Enterprise Services must reference the invoice number.

(d) Contractor’s VMF payment to Enterprise Services must reference this Contract number, the year and quarter for which the VMF is being remitted, and Contractor’s name as set forth in this Contract, if not already included on the face of the check.

(e) Contractor’s failure to report accurate total net Contract sales, to submit a timely Contract sales report, or to remit timely payment of the VMF to Enterprise Services, shall be cause for Enterprise Services, at its discretion, to suspend Contractor or terminate this Contract or exercise remedies provided by law. Without limiting any other available remedies, the parties agree that Contractor’s failure to remit to Enterprise Services timely payment of the VMF shall obligate Contractor to pay to Enterprise Services, to offset the administrative and transaction costs incurred by the State to identify, process, and collect such sums, the sum of $200.00 or twenty-five percent (25%) of the outstanding amount, whichever is greater, or the maximum allowed by law, if less.

(f) Enterprise Services reserves the right, upon thirty (30) calendar days advance written notice, to increase, reduce, or eliminate the VMF for subsequent purchases, and reserves the right to renegotiate Contract pricing with Contractor when any subsequent adjustment of the VMF might justify a change in pricing.

11.3. ANNUAL CONTRACT SALES REPORT. Contractor shall provide to Enterprise Services a detailed annual Contract sales report. Such report shall include, at a minimum, the following:

· The Goods sold (including, as applicable, item number or other identifier);

· Per unit quantities sold;

· Items and volumes purchased by Purchaser;

· Shipment/delivery locations by Purchaser; and

· Contract price.

This report must be provided in an electronic format that can be read by Microsoft (MS) Excel. Such report is due within thirty (30) calendar days of the annual anniversary of the effective date of this Contract.

12. RECORDS RETENTION & AUDITS.

12.1. RECORDS RETENTION. Contractor shall maintain books, records, documents, and other evidence pertaining to this Cooperative Purchasing Agreement and orders placed by Purchasers under it to the extent and in such detail as shall adequately reflect contract performance and administration of purchases, payments, taxes, and fees. Contractor shall retain such records for a period of six (6) years following expiration or termination of this Cooperative Purchasing Agreement or final payment for any order placed by a Purchaser against this Cooperative Purchasing Agreement, whichever is later; Provided, however, that if any litigation, claim, or audit is commenced prior to the expiration of this period, such period shall extend until all such litigation, claims, or audits have been resolved.

12.2. AUDIT. Enterprise Services reserves the right to audit, or have a designated third-party audit, applicable records to ensure that Contractor properly has invoiced Purchasers and that Contractor has paid all applicable vendor management fees to Enterprise Services. Accordingly, Contractor shall permit Enterprise Services, any Purchaser, and any other duly authorized agent of a governmental agency, to audit, inspect, examine, copy and/or transcribe Contractor’s books, documents, papers and records directly pertinent to this Cooperative Purchasing Agreement or Purchase Orders placed by a Purchaser under this Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for the purpose of making audits, examinations, excerpts, and transcriptions. This right shall survive for a period of six (6) years following expiration or termination of this Cooperative Purchasing Agreement or final payment for any order placed by a Purchaser against this Cooperative Purchasing Agreement, whichever is later; Provided, however, that if any litigation, claim, or audit is commenced prior to the expiration of this period, such period shall extend until all such litigation, claims, or audits have been resolved.

12.3. OVERPAYMENT OF PURCHASES OR UNDERPAYMENT OF FEES. Without limiting any other remedy available to any Purchaser, Contractor shall (a) reimburse Purchasers for any overpayments inconsistent with the terms of this Cooperative Purchasing Agreement or Purchase Orders placed thereunder, at a rate of 125% of any such overpayments, found as a result of the examination of Contractor’s records; and (b) reimburse Enterprise Services for any underpayment of vendor management fees, at a rate of 125% of such fees found as a result of the examination of Contractor’s records (e.g., if Contractor underpays the Vendor Management Fee by $500, Contractor would be required to pay to Enterprise Services $500 x 1.25 = $625); Provided, however, that, in the event Contractor timely discovers and corrects any Purchaser overpayment or Contractor underpayment of vendor management fees and does so prior to the initiation of any audit, Contractor shall be entitled to reimburse Purchaser or pay to Enterprise Services the actual amount of such Purchaser overpayment or such underpayment of vendor management fees.

13. INSURANCE.

13.1. REQUIRED INSURANCE. Contractor, at its expense, shall maintain in full force and effect the insurance coverages set forth in Exhibit C – Insurance Requirements. All costs for insurance, including any payments of deductible amounts, shall be considered incidental to and included in the prices for Goods and no additional payment shall be made to Contractor.

13.2. WORKERS COMPENSATION. Contractor shall comply with applicable workers compensation statutes and regulations (e.g., RCW Title 51, Industrial Insurance). If Contractor fails to provide industrial insurance coverage or fails to pay premiums or penalties on behalf of its employees as may be required by law, Enterprise Services may terminate this Cooperative Purchasing Agreement. This provision does not waive any of the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) rights to collect from Contractor.