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This document is a Professional Services Contract template between the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission and an unnamed contractor, serving as a standard agreement for professional services. The contract provides a framework for engagement, including general terms and conditions, with placeholders for specific project details. The period of performance is set from the date of execution through an unspecified expiration date, with the total compensation not to exceed a predetermined amount. The contract includes standard provisions for billing, payment, contract management, insurance requirements, and various legal protections and obligations for both parties.
The contract establishes key financial and operational parameters, including a maximum compensation limit and monthly invoicing procedures. The contractor is required to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability with a minimum of $1,000,000 per occurrence and Automobile Liability insurance. The document outlines specific requirements for confidentiality, nondiscrimination, record-keeping, and potential termination scenarios. While this is a generic template, it provides a comprehensive framework for professional services engagements, with flexibility to be customized for specific projects by filling in the placeholder information marked with «variable» tags.
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Cost Code: «FundingCode» Contract No. PSA «ContractNumber» 1 of 12
Professional Services Contract – Parks Number: PSA «ContractNumber»
Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission and
«ContractorConsultantName»
This Contract is made and entered into by and between Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission, hereinafter referred to as the "State Parks," and the below-named firm, hereinafter referred to as “Contractor.”
ACQUISITION AUTHORITY
State Parks has the authority as provided by RCW 39.26.090. Currently, STATE PARKS has delegated authority for services in the amount of $1,000,000 per contract event for services. Per policy DES—090-00, section 6, subsection c: General Delegated Authority dollar amounts are not cumulative; the dollar amounts apply to each contract term or to each purchase event.
PURPOSE
This project involves .
SCOPE OF WORK
A. Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated by reference, contains the General Terms and
Conditions governing work to be performed under this contract, the nature of the working relationship between the State Parks and the Contractor, and specific obligations of both parties.
B. The Contractor will provide services and staff, and otherwise do all things necessary for or incidental to the performance of work, as set forth below [or as set forth in the Scope of Services, attached and made part of this agreement as Attachment A]:
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
The period of performance under this contract will be from the date of execution through «OriginalExpirationDate», unless otherwise amended in writing.
COMPENSATION
Total compensation payable to Contractor for satisfactory performance of the work under this contract shall not exceed «Origcontractamount» («OrigContractAmount»).
BILLING PROCEDURES AND PAYMENT
State Parks will pay Contractor upon acceptance of services provided and receipt of properly completed invoices, which shall be submitted to the Contract Manager not more often than monthly.
The invoices shall describe and document, to the State Parks’ satisfaction, a description of the
«ContractorConsultantName» Location: «PhysicalAddress», «PhysicalCity» «PhysicalState» «PhysicalZipCode» Phone: «PhoneNumber» Email: «EmailAddress» Federal TIN: «FederalID» WA State UBI Number: «UBINumber»
Cost Code: «FundingCode» Contract No. PSA «ContractNumber» 2 of 12 work performed, the progress of the project, and fees. The invoice shall include the contract number at a minimum. If expenses are invoiced, provide a detailed breakdown of each type. A receipt must accompany any single expenses in the amount of $50.00 or more in order to receive reimbursement.
Payment shall be considered timely if made by the State Parks within thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of properly completed invoices. Payment shall be sent to the address designated by the Contractor.
State Parks may, in its sole discretion, terminate the contract or withhold payments claimed by the Contractor for services rendered if the Contractor fails to satisfactorily comply with any term or condition of this contract.
No payments in advance or in anticipation of services or supplies to be provided under this contract shall be made by State Parks.
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
The below-identified representatives for each of the parties shall be the contact person for all communications and billings regarding the performance of this contract.
Contractor’s representative shall be «FirstName» «LastName», «Title», «PhoneNumber», «EmailAddress».
State Parks’ representative shall be «ProjectRepName», «ProjectRepTitle», «ProjectRepPhone»,«ProjectRepEmail».
INSURANCE
The Contractor shall provide insurance coverage as set out in this section. The intent of the required insurance is to protect the state should there be any claims, suits, actions, costs, damages, or expenses arising from any negligent or intentional act or omission of the Contractor or subcontractor, or agents of either, while performing under the terms of this contract.
The Contractor shall provide insurance coverage, which shall be maintained in full force and effect during the term of this contract, as follows:
1. Commercial General Liability Insurance Policy. Provide a Commercial General Liability Insurance Policy, including contractual liability, in adequate quantity to protect against legal liability arising out of contract activity but no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence.
Additionally, the Contractor is responsible for ensuring that any subcontractors provide adequate insurance coverage for the activities arising out of subcontracts.
2. Automobile Liability. In the event that services delivered pursuant to this contract involve the use of vehicles, either owned or unowned by the Contractor, automobile liability insurance shall be required. The minimum limit for automobile liability is $1,000,000 per occurrence, using a Combined Single Limit for bodily injury and property damage.
The insurance required shall be issued by an insurance company/ies authorized to do business within the state of Washington, and shall name the state of Washington, its agents and employees as additional insureds under the insurance policy/ies. All policies shall be primary to any other valid and collectable insurance. Contractor shall instruct the insurers to give State Parks thirty
(30) calendar days advance notice of any insurance cancellation.
ASSURANCES
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State Parks and the Contractor agree that all activity pursuant to this contract will be in accordance with all the applicable current federal, state and local laws, rules, and regulations.
ORDER OF PRECEDENCE
Each of the exhibits listed below is by this reference hereby incorporated into this contract. In the event of an inconsistency in this contract, the inconsistency shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:
1. Applicable federal and state of Washington statutes and regulations
2. Special terms and conditions as contained in this basic contract instrument
3. Exhibit A – General Terms and Conditions
4. Any other provision or term incorporated herein by reference or otherwise incorporated
ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This contract, including referenced exhibits, represents all the terms and conditions agreed upon by the parties. No other statements or representations, written or oral, shall be deemed a part hereof.
CONFORMANCE
If any provision of this contract violates any statute or rule of law of the state of Washington, it is considered modified to conform to that statute or rule of law.
APPROVAL
This contract shall be subject to the written approval of State Parks’ authorized representative and shall not be binding until so approved. The contract may be altered, amended, or waived only by a written amendment executed by both parties.
THIS CONTRACT, consisting of twelve (12) pages and one (1) attachment, is executed by the persons signing below, who warrant they have the authority to execute the contract.
«CONTRACTORCONSULTANTNAME»
WASHINGTON STATE PARKS AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
Signature Signature
Manuel Iglesias, Contracts and Grants Manager
Title Title
Date
Date
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
AAG Matt Kernutt /s/ 08/23/2007
Cost Code: «FundingCode» Contract No. PSA «ContractNumber» 4 of 12
EXHIBIT A
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
DEFINITIONS
As used throughout this contract, the following terms shall have the meaning set forth below:
A. "State Parks" shall mean the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission, any division, section, office, unit, or other entity of State Parks, or any of the officers or other officials lawfully representing that State Parks.
B. "Agent" shall mean the Director, and/or the delegate authorized in writing to act on the Director's behalf.
C. "Contractor" shall mean that firm, provider, organization, individual, or other entity performing service(s) under this contract and shall include all employees of the
CONTRACTOR.
D. "Subcontractor" shall mean one not in the employment of the Contractor, who is performing all or part of those services under this contract under a separate contract with the Contractor. The terms "Subcontractor" and "Subcontractors" means Subcontractor(s) in any tier.
ACCESS TO DATA
The Contractor shall provide access to data generated under this contract to State Parks, the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee, and the State Auditor at no additional cost. This includes access to all information that supports the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the Contractor’s reports, including computer models and methodology for those models.
ADVANCE PAYMENTS PROHIBITED
No payments in advance of or in anticipation of goods or services to be provided under this contract shall be made by State Parks.
AMENDMENTS
This contract may be amended by mutual agreement of the parties. Such amendments shall not be binding unless they are in writing and signed by personnel authorized to bind each of the parties.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) OF 1990, PUBLIC LAW 101-336, also referred to as the "ADA" 28 CFR Part 35 The Contractor must comply with the ADA, which provides comprehensive civil rights protection to individuals with disabilities in the areas of employment, public accommodations, state and local government services, and telecommunications.
ASSIGNMENT
Neither this contract, nor any claim arising under this contract, shall be transferred or assigned by the Contractor without prior written consent of State Parks.
ATTORNEYS’ FEES
In the event of litigation or other action brought to enforce contract terms, each party agrees to bear its own attorney fees and costs.
CONFIDENTIALITY/SAFEGUARDING OF INFORMATION
The Contractor will be provided some information to enable it to perform its duties under this contract that may be exempt from disclosure under the Public Records Act, chapter 42.56 RCW, or other state or federal law. Confidential information may include medical or other personal
Cost Code: «FundingCode» Contract No. PSA «ContractNumber» 5 of 12 information; privileged information, and protected work product. The Contractor shall not use, disclose, or share any confidential information provided to it under this Contract for any purpose not directly connected with the performance of its duties under this Contract, except with prior written consent of State Parks, or as may be required by law. The Contractor shall protect such information against disclosure, using the degree of care a reasonable person would use to protect its own confidential or protected information.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Notwithstanding any determination by the Executive Ethics Board or other tribunal, State Parks may, in its sole discretion, by written notice to the Contractor terminate this contract if it is found after due notice and examination by the Agent that there is a violation of the Ethics in Public Service Act, Chapter 42.52 RCW; or any similar statute involving the Contractor in the procurement of, or performance under this contract.
In the event this contract is terminated as provided above, State Parks shall be entitled to pursue the same remedies against the Contractor as it could pursue in the event of a breach of the contract by the Contractor. The rights and remedies of State Parks provided for in this clause shall not be exclusive and are in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law. The existence of facts upon which the Agent makes any determination under this clause shall be an issue and may be reviewed as provided in the “Disputes” clause of this contract.
COPYRIGHT PROVISIONS
Unless otherwise provided, all materials produced under this contract shall be considered "works for hire" as defined by the U.S. Copyright Act and shall be owned by State Parks. State Parks shall be considered the author of such materials. In the event the materials are not considered “works for hire” under the U.S. Copyright laws, Contractor hereby irrevocably assigns all right, title, and interest in materials, including all intellectual property rights, to State Parks effective from the moment of creation of such materials.
Materials means all items in any format and includes, but is not limited to, data, reports, documents, pamphlets, advertisements, books, magazines, surveys, studies, computer programs, films, tapes, and/or sound reproductions. Ownership includes the right to copyright, patent, register and the ability to transfer these rights.
For materials that are delivered under the contract, but that incorporate pre-existing materials not produced under the contract, Contractor hereby grants to State Parks a nonexclusive, royalty-free, irrevocable license (with rights to sublicense others) in such materials to translate, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works, publicly perform, and publicly display. The Contractor warrants and represents that Contractor has all rights and permissions, including intellectual property rights, moral rights and rights of publicity, necessary to grant such a license to State Parks.
The Contractor shall exert all reasonable effort to advise State Parks, at the time of delivery of materials furnished under this contract, of all known or potential invasions of privacy contained therein and of any portion of such document that was not produced in the performance of this contract.
State Parks shall receive prompt written notice of each notice or claim of infringement received by the Contractor with respect to any data delivered under this contract. State Parks shall have the right to modify or remove any restrictive markings placed upon the data by the Contractor.
COVENANT AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES
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The Contractor warrants that no person or selling agent has been employed or retained to solicit or secure this contract upon an agreement or understanding for a commission, percentage, brokerage, or contingent fee, excepting bona fide employees or bona fide established agents maintained by the Contractor for securing business.
State Parks shall have the right, in the event of breach of this clause by the Contractor, to annul this contract without liability or, in its discretion, to deduct from the contract price or consideration or recover by other means the full amount of such commission, percentage, brokerage, or contingent fee.
DISALLOWED COSTS
The Contractor is responsible for any audit exceptions or disallowed costs incurred by its own organization or that of its Subcontractors.
DISPUTES
Except as otherwise provided in this contract, when a dispute arises between the parties and it cannot be resolved by direct negotiation, either party may request a dispute hearing with Agent as follows:
1. The request for a dispute hearing must:
Be in writing;
State the disputed issue(s);
State the relative positions of the parties;
State the Contractor’s name, address, and contract number; and Be mailed to the Agent and the other party’s (respondent’s) contract manager within 3 working calendar days after the parties agree that they cannot resolve the dispute.
2. The respondent shall send a written answer to the requester’s statement to both the agent and the requester within 5 working calendar days.
3. The Agent shall review the written statements and reply in writing to both parties within 10 working days. The Agent may extend this period if necessary by notifying the parties.
4. The parties agree that this dispute process shall precede any action in a judicial or quasi-judicial tribunal.
Nothing in this contract shall be construed to limit the parties’ choice of a mutually acceptable ADR method in addition to the dispute resolution procedure outlined above.
DUPLICATE PAYMENT
State Parks shall not pay the Contractor, if the Contractor has charged or will charge the State of Washington or any other party under any other contract or agreement, for the same services or expenses.
GOVERNING LAW
This contract shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington, and the venue of any action brought hereunder shall be in the Superior Court for Thurston County.
INDEMNIFICATION
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless State, agencies of State and all officials, agents and employees of State, from and against all claims for injuries or death arising out of or resulting from the performance of the contract. “Claim,” as used in this contract, means any financial loss, claim, suit, action, damage, or expense, including but not limited to attorney’s fees, attributable for bodily injury, sickness, Cost Code: «FundingCode» Contract No. PSA «ContractNumber» 7 of 12 disease, or death, or injury to or destruction of tangible property including loss of use resulting therefrom.
Contractor’s obligations to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless includes any claim by Contractor’s agents, employees, representatives, or any subcontractor or its employees.
Contractor expressly agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the State for any claim arising out of or incident to Contractor’s or any subcontractor’s performance or failure to perform the contract. Contractor’s obligation to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the State shall not be eliminated or reduced by any actual or alleged concurrent negligence of State or its agents, agencies, employees and officials.
Contractor waives its immunity under Title 51 RCW to the extent it is required to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless State and its agencies, officials, agents or employees.
INDEPENDENT CAPACITY OF THE CONTRACTOR
The parties intend that an independent contractor relationship will be created by this contract.
The Contractor and his or her employees or agents performing under this contract are not employees or agents of State Parks. The Contractor will not hold himself/herself out as or claim to be an officer or employee of State Parks or of the State of Washington by reason hereof, nor will the Contractor make any claim of right, privilege or benefit that would accrue to such employee under law. Conduct and control of the work will be solely with the Contractor.
INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE COVERAGE
The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of Title 51 RCW, Industrial Insurance. If the 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, State Parks may collect from the Contractor the full amount payable to the Industrial Insurance accident fund. State Parks may deduct the amount owed by the Contractor to the accident fund from the amount payable to the Contractor by State Parks under this contract, and transmit the deducted amount to the Department of Labor and Industries, (L&I) Division of Insurance Services. This provision does not waive any of L&I’s rights to collect from the Contractor.
LICENSING, ACCREDITATION AND REGISTRATION
The Contractor shall comply with all applicable local, state, and federal licensing, accreditation and registration requirements/standards, necessary for the performance of this contract.
LIMITATION OF AUTHORITY
Only the Agent or Agent’s delegate by writing (delegation to be made prior to action) shall have the express, implied, or apparent authority to alter, amend, modify, or waive any clause or condition of this contract. Furthermore, any alteration, amendment, modification, or waiver or any clause or condition of this contract is not effective or binding unless made in writing and signed by the Agent.
NONCOMPLIANCE WITH NONDISCRIMINATION LAWS
In the event of the Contractor’s non-compliance or refusal to comply with any nondiscrimination law, regulation, or policy, this contract may be rescinded, canceled, or terminated in whole or in part, and the Contractor may be declared ineligible for further contracts with State Parks. The Contractor shall, however, be given a reasonable time in which to cure this noncompliance. Any dispute may be resolved in accordance with the "Disputes" procedure set forth herein.
NONDISCRIMINATION
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During the performance of this contract, the Contractor shall comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination laws, regulations, and policies.
a. Nondiscrimination Requirement. During the term of this Contract, Contractor, including any subcontractor, shall not discriminate on the bases enumerated at RCW 49.60.530(3). In addition, Contractor, including any subcontractor, shall give written notice of this nondiscrimination requirement to any labor organizations with which Contractor, or subcontractor, has a collective bargaining or other agreement.
b. Obligation to Cooperate. Contractor, including any subcontractor, shall cooperate and comply with any Washington state agency investigation regarding any allegation that Contractor, including any subcontractor, has engaged in discrimination prohibited by this Contract pursuant to RCW 49.60.530(3).
c. Default. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, State Parks may suspend
Contractor, including any subcontractor, upon notice of a failure to participate and cooperate with any state agency investigation into alleged discrimination prohibited by this Contract, pursuant to RCW 49.60.530(3). Any such suspension will remain in place until State Parks receives notification that Contractor, including any subcontractor, is cooperating with the investigating state agency. In the event Contractor, or subcontractor, is determined to have engaged in discrimination identified at RCW 49.60.530(3), State Parks may terminate this Contract in whole or in part, and Contractor, subcontractor, or both, may be referred for debarment as provided in RCW 39.26.200. Contractor or subcontractor may be given a reasonable time in which to cure this noncompliance, including implementing conditions consistent with any court-ordered injunctive relief or settlement agreement.
d. Remedies for Breach. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, in the event of
Contract termination or suspension for engaging in discrimination, Contractor, subcontractor, or both, shall be liable for contract damages as authorized by law including, but not limited to, any cost difference between the original contract and the replacement or cover contract and all administrative costs directly related to the replacement contract, which damages are distinct from any penalties imposed under Chapter 49.60, RCW. State Parks shall have the right to deduct from any monies due to Contractor or subcontractor, or that thereafter become due, an amount for damages Contractor or subcontractor will owe State Parks for default under this provision.
PRIVACY
Personal information including, but not limited to, “Protected Health Information,” collected, used, or acquired in connection with this contract shall be protected against unauthorized use, disclosure, modification or loss. Contractor shall ensure its directors, officers, employees, subcontractors or agents use personal information solely for the purposes of accomplishing the services set forth herein. Contractor and its subcontractors agree not to release, divulge, publish, transfer, sell, or otherwise make known to unauthorized persons personal information without the express written consent of State Parks or as otherwise required by law.
Any breach of this provision may result in termination of the contract and the demand for return of all personal information. The Contractor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless State Parks for any damages related to the Contractor’s unauthorized use of personal information.
PUBLICITY
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The Contractor agrees to submit to State Parks all advertising and publicity matters relating to this contract wherein State Parks’ name is mentioned, or language used from which the connection of State Parks’ name may, in State Parks’ judgment, be inferred or implied. The Contractor agrees not to publish or use such advertising and publicity matters without the prior written consent of State Parks.
RECORDS MAINTENANCE
The Contractor shall maintain books, records, documents, data, and other evidence relating to this contract and performance of the services described herein, including, but not limited to accounting procedures and practices that sufficiently and properly reflect all direct and indirect costs of any nature expended in the performance of this contract.
Contractor shall retain such records for a period of six years following the date of final payment.
At no additional cost, these records, including materials generated under the contract, shall be subject at all reasonable times to inspection, review, or audit by State Parks, personnel duly authorized by State Parks, the Office of the State Auditor, and federal and state officials so authorized by law, regulation, or agreement.
If any litigation, claim, or audit is started before the expiration of the six (6) year period, the records shall be retained until all litigation, claims, or audit findings involving the records have been resolved.
REGISTRATION WITH DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
The Contractor shall complete registration with the Washington State Department of Revenue and be responsible for payment of all taxes due on payments made under this contract.
RIGHT OF INSPECTION
The Contractor shall provide right of access to its facilities to State Parks, or any of its officers, or to any other authorized agent or official of the state of Washington or the federal government, at all reasonable times, in order to monitor and evaluate performance, compliance, and/or quality assurance under this contract.
SAVINGS
In the event funding from state, federal, or other sources is withdrawn, reduced, or limited in any way after the effective date of this contract and prior to normal completion, State Parks may terminate the contract under the "Termination for Convenience" clause, without the ten-day notice requirement, subject to renegotiation at State Parks’ discretion under those new funding limitations and conditions.
SEVERABILITY
The provisions of this contract are intended to be severable. If any term or provision is illegal or invalid for any reason whatsoever, such illegality or invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remainder of the contract.
SITE SECURITY
While on State Parks premises, Contractor, its agents, employees, or subcontractors shall conform in all respects with physical, fire or other security policies or regulations.
SUBCONTRACTING
Neither the Contractor nor any Subcontractor shall enter into subcontracts for any of the work contemplated under this contract without obtaining prior written approval of State Parks. In no event shall the existence of the subcontract operate to release or reduce the liability of the
Cost Code: «FundingCode» Contract No. PSA «ContractNumber» 10 of 12 contractor to the Department for any breach in the performance of the contractor’s duties. This clause does not include contracts of employment between the contractor and personnel assigned to work under this contract.
Additionally, the Contractor is responsible for ensuring that all terms, conditions, assurances, and certifications set forth in this agreement are carried forward to any subcontracts. Contractor and its Subcontractors agree not to release, divulge, publish, transfer, sell, or otherwise make known to unauthorized persons personal information without the express written consent of State Parks or as provided by law.
TAXES
All payments accrued because of payroll taxes, unemployment contributions, any other taxes, insurance, or other expenses for the Contractor or its staff shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor.
TERMINATION FOR CAUSE
In the event State Parks determines the Contractor has failed to comply with the conditions of this contract in a timely manner, State Parks has the right to suspend or terminate this contract. Before suspending or terminating the contract, State Parks shall notify the Contractor in writing of the need to take corrective action. If corrective action is not taken within 30 calendar days, the contract may be terminated or suspended.
In the event of termination or suspension, the Contractor shall be liable for damages as authorized by law including, but not limited to, any cost difference between the original contract and the replacement or cover contract and all administrative costs directly related to the replacement contract, e.g., cost of the competitive bidding, mailing, advertising and staff time.
State Parks reserves the right to suspend all or part of the contract, withhold further payments, or prohibit the Contractor from incurring additional obligations of funds during investigation of the alleged compliance breach and pending corrective action by the Contractor or a decision by State Parks to terminate the contract. A termination shall be deemed a “Termination for Convenience” if it is determined that the Contractor: (1) was not in default; or (2) failure to perform was outside of his or her control, fault, or negligence. The rights and remedies of State Parks provided in this contract are not exclusive and are, in addition to any other rights and remedies, provided by law.
TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE
Except as otherwise provided in this contract, State Parks may, by 10 calendar days written notice, beginning on the second day after the mailing, terminate this contract, in whole or in part. If this contract is so terminated, State Parks shall be liable only for payment required under the terms of this contract for services rendered or goods delivered prior to the effective date of termination.
TERMINATION PROCEDURES
Upon termination of this contract, State Parks, in addition to any other rights provided in this contract, may require the Contractor to deliver to State Parks any property specifically produced or acquired for the performance of such part of this contract as has been terminated. The provisions of the "Treatment of Assets" clause shall apply in such property transfer.
State Parks shall pay to the Contractor the agreed upon price, if separately stated, for completed work and services accepted by State Parks, and the amount agreed upon by the Contractor and State Parks for (i) completed work and services for which no separate price is stated, (ii) partially completed work and services, (iii) other property or services that are accepted by State Parks, and (iv) the protection and preservation of property, unless the termination is for default, in which
Cost Code: «FundingCode» Contract No. PSA «ContractNumber» 11 of 12 case the Agent shall determine the extent of the liability of State Parks. Failure to agree with such determination shall be a dispute within the meaning of the "Disputes" clause of this contract. State Parks may withhold from any amounts due the Contractor such sum as the Agent determines to be necessary to protect State Parks against potential loss or liability.
The rights and remedies of State Parks provided in this section shall not be exclusive and are in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law or under this contract.
After receipt of a notice of termination, and except as otherwise directed by the Agent, the Contractor shall:
1. Stop work under the contract on the date, and to the extent specified, in the notice;
2. Place no further orders or subcontracts for materials, services, or facilities except as may be necessary for completion of such portion of the work under the contract that is not terminated;
3. Assign to State Parks, in the manner, at the times, and to the extent directed by the Agent, all of the rights, title, and interest of the Contractor under the orders and subcontracts so terminated, in which case State Parks has the right, at its discretion, to settle or pay any or all claims arising out of the termination of such orders and subcontracts;
4. Settle all outstanding liabilities and all claims arising out of such termination of orders and subcontracts, with the approval or ratification of the Agent to the extent Agent may require, which approval or ratification shall be final for all the purposes of this clause;
5. Transfer title to State Parks and deliver in the manner, at the times, and to the extent directed by the Agent any property which, if the contract had been completed, would have been required to be furnished to State Parks;
6. Complete performance of such part of the work as shall not have been terminated by the Agent; and
7. Take such action as may be necessary, or as the Agent may direct, for the protection and preservation of the property related to this contract, which is in the possession of the Contractor and in which State Parks has or may acquire an interest.
TREATMENT OF ASSETS
A. Title to all property furnished by State Parks shall remain in State Parks. Title to all property furnished by the Contractor, for the cost of which the Contractor is entitled to be reimbursed as a direct item of cost under this contract, shall pass to and vest in State Parks upon delivery of such property by the Contractor. Title to other property, the cost of which is reimbursable to the Contractor under this contract, shall pass to and vest in State Parks upon (i) issuance for use of such property in the performance of this contract, or (ii) commencement of use of such property in the performance of this contract, or (iii) reimbursement of the cost thereof by State Parks in whole or in part, whichever first occurs.
B. Any property of State Parks furnished to the Contractor shall, unless otherwise provided herein or approved by State Parks, be used only for the performance of this contract.
C. The Contractor shall be responsible for any loss or damage to property of State Parks that results from the negligence of the Contractor or which results from the failure on the part of the Contractor to maintain and administer that property in accordance with sound management practices.
D. If any State Parks property is lost, destroyed, or damaged, the Contractor shall immediately notify State Parks and shall take all reasonable steps to protect the property from further damage.
E. The Contractor shall surrender to State Parks all property of State Parks prior to settlement upon completion, termination or cancellation of this contract
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F. All reference to the Contractor under this clause shall also include Contractor’s employees, agents, or Subcontractors.
WAIVER
Waiver of any default or breach shall not be deemed a waiver of any subsequent default or breach.
Any waiver shall not be construed to be a modification of the terms of this contract unless stated to be such in writing and signed by authorized representative of State Parks.
END OF GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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