Exhibit D - Contract - 00224.docx

CONTRACT

NO. 00224

FOR

AUDIO-VISUAL SOLUTIONS

GEOGRAPHIC AREA(S)_________

For Use by Eligible Purchasers

By and Between

STATE OF WASHINGTON

DEPARTMENT OF ENTERPRISE SERVICES

and

Dated _____________________, 2025

CONTRACT NO. 00224 – AUDIO-VISUAL SOLUTIONS 7

(Rev. 2024-08-19)

CONTRACT

NO. 00224

FOR

AUDIO-VISUAL SOLUTIONS

GEOGRAPHIC AREA(S)______________

This Washington Statewide Contract (“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 _______________ __, 2025.

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 contracts, for goods and/or services to support Washington state agencies. 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. Multiple Washington state agencies have operational needs to procure certain specified audio equipment, video equipment, system controls, projection equipment, photographic equipment, assistive communication technology & accessibility solutions, and peripherals & accessories (collectively, “Audio-Visual Equipment” or “Goods”) and specified consultation, design, installation, maintenance, and warranty coverage services pertaining to such Audio-Visual Equipment (collectively, “Audio-Visual Services” or “Services”).

C. To provide an enterprise procurement solution for all Washington state agencies as well as other eligible purchasers, to procure Audio-Visual Equipment and Audio-Visual Services (collectively, “Audio-Visual Solutions”), in a cost-effective and efficient manner from responsible, qualified Contractors, Enterprise Services, on behalf of the State of Washington, as part of a competitive governmental procurement, issued Competitive Solicitation No. 00224 dated August 7, 2025, to establish solicit and evaluate competitive bids to award Contracts for Audio-Visual Solutions.

D. The Competitive Solicitation was structured to meet purchaser needs and designed to result in multiple Contract awards, by specified Geographic Areas. In addition, the Competitive Solicitation was structured to enable Enterprise Services to make certain additional reserved awards for Contracts to otherwise not awarded, responsive, responsible bidders who certified pursuant to a Bidder’s Certification and qualified as either a Washington Small Business or a Washington Certified Veteran-Owned Business.

E. Pursuant to the Competitive Solicitation for the Contract, Contractor certified that Contractor qualified for the following evaluation and Contract award preferences:

· Executive Order 18-03 – Worker’s Rights;

· Certified Veteran-Owned Business; and

· Washington Small Business.

Accordingly, the Contract includes certain contractor representations and warranties to facilitate procurement integrity requirements and to ensure that, in performing the Contract, Contractor enables the State of Washington to achieve the public policy benefits that informed the above-referenced bid and Contract award preferences. See Contract at § 4 (Contractor Representations and Warranties).

F. Enterprise Services evaluated all responses to the Competitive Solicitation and identified Contractor as an apparent successful bidder for the above-stated specified Geographic Area(s).

G. Enterprise Services has determined that entering into this Contract will meet the identified needs and be in the best interest of the State of Washington.

H. The purpose of this Contract is to enable eligible purchasers to purchase Audio-Visual Solutions 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 Contract is forty-eight (48) months, commencing _____________, 2025 and ending _____________, 2029; Provided, however, that if Contractor is not in default and if, by __________, 2028, in Enterprise Services’ reasonable judgment, Contractor satisfactorily has met the performance-based goals for contract extension, Enterprise Services shall extend the term of this Contract, 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 Contract. To earn the performance-based Contract 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.

2. ELIGIBLE PURCHASERS. This Contract 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. 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 in 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 AND/OR SERVICES & PRICES.

3.1. CONTRACT SCOPE. Pursuant to this Contract, Contractor is authorized to sell and provide only those Audio-Visual Solutions set forth in Exhibit A – Included Audio-Visual Solutions for the prices set forth in Exhibit B – Prices for Audio-Visual Solutions. Contractor shall not represent to any Purchaser under this Contract that Contractor has contractual authority to sell or provide any Audio-Visual Solutions beyond those set forth in Exhibit A – Included Audio-Visual Solutions.

(a) Goods. For purposes of this Contract, “Goods” means all Audio-Visual Equipment, materials, supplies, ancillary parts, accessories, components and other items purchased by Purchaser pursuant to this Contract and as identified in the Purchase Order.

(b) Services. For purposes of this Contract, “Services” means all Audio-Visual Services of any nature ordered by Purchaser pursuant to this Contract, pertaining to included Audio-Visual Equipment and as identified in the Purchase Order.

(c) Specifications. Where applicable, specifications for Audio-Visual Solutions are detailed in this Contract and the Purchase Order. Unless otherwise specified in the Purchase Order, all Audio-Visual Equipment provided shall be new and unused of the latest model or design.

3.2. STATE’S ABILITY TO MODIFY SCOPE OF CONTRACT. Subject to mutual agreement between the parties, Enterprise Services reserves the right to modify the Audio-Visual Solutions included in this Contract to address advancements in Audio-Visual Equipment technology and industry changes; 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 Contract.

3.3. ECONOMIC ADJUSTMENT.

(a) AUDIO-VISUAL EQUIPMENT. The prices for Audio-Visual Equipment set forth in Exhibit B – Prices for Audio-Visual Solutions are based on Contractor’s bid margin over Contractor Cost for such Audio-Visual Equipment and, accordingly, Contractor’s margin over Contractor cost shall remain fixed and firm for the term of this Contract.

(b) AUDIO-VISUAL SERVICES.

1. Audio-Visual Services Subject to Prevailing Wage. Contractor’s labor rates for Audio-Visual Services set forth in Exhibit B – Prices for Audio-Visual Solutions that are governed by the Washington State Prevailing Wages on Public Works Act, RCW 39.12, are based on Contractor’s bid margin over such prevailing wage requirement for such Audio-Visual Services and, accordingly, Contractor’s margin over the applicable prevailing wage requirement shall remain fixed and firm for the term of this Contract.

2. Audio-Visual Services NOT Subject to Prevailing Wage. Contractor’s labor rates set forth in Exhibit B – Prices for Audio-Visual Solutions that are NOT governed by Washington State’s Prevailing Wages on Public Works Act, RCW 39.12, are firm and fixed for one (1) year from the effective date of this Contract. Beginning twelve (12) months after the effective date of this Contract and for every annual anniversary thereafter, Contractor is eligible for a price adjustment to such labor rates listed in Exhibit B – Prices for Audio-Visual Solutions. Contractor requests for price adjustments must be made in writing and be received ninety (90) days prior to the adjustment date (the annual anniversary of the effective date of the Contract). Contracts that do not request an adjustment during this time waive their price adjustment for that contract year, future adjustments will not include adjustment for the non-requested year. 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 Contract 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:

BLS Index: 27-4011 Audio and Video Technicians New Price = Old Price x (Current Period Index/Base Period Index).

3.4. PRICE CEILING. Although Contractor may offer lower prices to Purchasers, during the term of this Contract, Contractor guarantees to provide the Audio-Visual Solutions at no greater than the prices set forth in Exhibit B – Prices for Audio-Visual Solutions (subject to economic or other adjustment as set forth herein).

3.5. CONTRACT INFORMATION. Enterprise Services shall maintain and provide to eligible Purchasers information regarding this Contract, 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 Contract provide Audio-Visual Solutions 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 Contract and at the time any order is placed pursuant to this Contract. 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 Contract all required licenses, certifications, permits, authorizations, and approvals necessary for Contractor’s proper performance of this Contract.

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. 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.

4.6. WASHINGTON STATE WAGE THEFT PREVENTION. Contractor represents and warrants as previously certified in Contractor’s Bidder’s Certification, that during the term of this Contract and the three (3) year period immediately preceding the award of the Contract, 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.

4.7. WASHINGTON STATE PAY EQUALITY FOR ‘SIMILARLY EMPLOYED’ INDIVIDUALS. Contractor represents and warrants, as previously certified in Contractor’s Bidder’s Certification, that, among Contractor’s employees, ‘similarly employed’ individuals are compensated as equals. For purposes of this provision, employees are similarly employed if the individuals work for the same employer, the performance of the job requires comparable skill, effort, and responsibility, and the jobs are performed under similar working conditions. Job titles alone are not determinative of whether employees are similarly employed. Contractor may allow differentials in compensation for Contractor’s workers based in good faith on any of the following: a seniority system; a merit system; a system that measures earnings by quantity or quality of production; a bona fide job-related factor or factors; or a bona fide regional difference in compensation levels. A bona fide job-related factor or factors may include, but is not limited to, education, training, or experience that is: consistent with business necessity; not based on or derived from a gender-based differential; and accounts for the entire differential. A bona fide regional difference in compensation level must be consistent with business necessity; not based on or derived from a gender-based differential; and account for the entire differential. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, upon breach of warranty and Contractor’s failure to provide satisfactory evidence of compliance within thirty (30) days, Enterprise Services may suspend or terminate this Contract and any Purchaser hereunder similarly may suspend or terminate its use of the Contract and/or any agreement entered into pursuant to this Contract.

4.8. PUBLIC CONTRACTS AND PROCUREMENT FRAUD. Contractor represents and warrants that, within the three (3) year period prior to this Contract, 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 offense 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.

4.9. 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.

4.10. 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 Contract, Contractor shall maintain an accurate profile in WEBS.

4.11. 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.

4.12. 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 Contract with eligible Purchasers and to ensure that those entities that utilize this Contract are eligible Purchasers. Contractor understands and acknowledges that neither Enterprise Services nor Purchasers are endorsing Contractor’s Audio-Visual Equipment and/or Audio-Visual Services or suggesting that such Audio-Visual Equipment and/or Audio-Visual Services 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.

4.13. CONTINGENT FEES. Contractor represents and 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 as defined in the Federal Acquisition Regulations.

4.14. 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 Audio-Visual Equipment and/or Audio-Visual Services that are the subject of this Contract.

4.15. 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 Contract.

4.16. WASHINGTON STATE WORKERS’ RIGHTS (EXECUTIVE ORDER 18-03). 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 Contract, 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.

4.17. 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.

4.18. 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.

4.19. TRANSACTIONAL LIMITS TO SATISFY CONTRACTOR’S CONTRACT AWARD STATUS. Contractor represents and warrants that, during the term of this Contract, notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, Contractor shall comply with the following transactional limits:

(a) Contract Assignment. Contractor shall not assign its rights under this Contract, in whole or in part, unless:

(i) Contractor demonstrates to Enterprise Services that the proposed assignee qualifies for each and all of the contract award preferences set forth in Recital E, each of which benefitted Contractor in obtaining the Contract;

(ii) Contractor demonstrates to Enterprise Services that the proposed assignee qualifies as a ‘responsible bidder’ as described in RCW 39.26.160(2); and

(iii) Enterprise Services consents to such proposed assignment and the parties timely execute Enterprise Services’ Assignment, Assumption, and Consent Agreement.

For each of the contract award preferences stated in Recital E, Contractor’s proposed assignee must satisfy the relevant criteria as set forth in the Bidder’s Certification that Contractor submitted pertaining to this Contract.

(b) Subcontracting. Contractor, in exercising any rights set forth in the Contract to utilize subcontractors to perform this Contract, also shall comply with the following:

(i) Qualifying Subcontractors. Contractor may utilize any subcontractor who Contractor can demonstrate qualifies for each and all of the contract award preferences stated in Recital E, each of which benefitted Contractor in obtaining the Contract. Contractor, prior to utilizing such subcontractor(s), shall document such subcontractor qualification in writing and, upon request by Enterprise Services, provide such documentation to Enterprise Services.

(ii) Non-Qualifying Subcontractors. Contractor may utilize one or more non-qualifying subcontractors (i.e., subcontractors who do not qualify for each and all of the contract award preferences stated in Recital E) (“Non-Qualifying Subcontractors”) subject to the following limitation: Contractor shall ensure that Non-Qualifying Subcontractors, collectively, shall not perform more than 49% of the Contract value as measured by Purchase Orders performed by Contractor pursuant to the Contract.

4.20. CONTRACT TRANSITION. Contractor represents and warrants that, in the event this Contract 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 Contract for the sixty (60) day period immediately before such transition.

4.21. ELECTRICAL CODE. Contractor represents and warrants that Contractor complies with applicable electrical code requirements in Chapter 19.28, Revised Code of Washington, Electricians and Electrical Installations.

4.22. PHYSICAL BASE OF OPERATIONS. Contractor represents and warrants that Contractor has a physical base of operations (a permanent, physical location within the Geographic Area where core business activities are performed, properly registered and/or licensed within Washington State (unless exempt)) within each Geographic Area that Contractor was awarded.

4.23. AUDIO-VISUAL CERTIFICATIONS/EDUCATIONAL DEGREES. Contractor represents and warrants that Contractor possesses the following added-value certifications and/or educational degrees that are relevant to the Audio-Visual industry: to be listed upon contract award.

5. PREVAILING WAGES.

5.1. APPLICABILITY OF PREVAILING WAGES. This Contract is subject to Washington’s Prevailing Wages on Public Works Act (RCW 39.12). Accordingly, for work pursuant to this Contract, Contractor (including any subcontractors), unless exempt, shall pay all workers employed in the performance of any part of the work in accordance with RCW 39.12 and the rules promulgated by the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries.

5.2. WAGE RATES. Contractor, and any subcontractor or other person doing any portion of the work covered by this Contract, shall not pay any laborer, worker, or mechanic less than the applicable and most current prevailing hourly wage rates and fringe benefits for said worker’s classification to all laborers workers or mechanics who perform any work pursuant to any resulting contract, in conformance with the scope or work description of the Industrial Statistician of the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries. Contractor shall have sole responsibility to ascertain the applicable prevailing rate of wage for such classification, as set forth by the State of Washington for the County in which the work is performed. The applicable prevailing wage rates are set forth on the website for the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries. Prevailing wage rates are updated twice a year, on the first business day in February and August, and take effect thirty (30) days after publication.

5.3. STATEMENT OF INTENT TO PAY PREVAILING WAGES. Before commencing any work under this Contract, Contractor (and all subcontractors) shall file with the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, for approval, a statement, under oath, certifying its Intent to Pay Prevailing Wages. Contractor also shall provide a copy of the Intent to Pay Prevailing Wages to Purchaser and Enterprise Services.

5.4. INVOICE & CONTRACT PAYMENTS. Contractor understands and agrees that each invoice for payment submitted to Purchaser shall state that prevailing wages have been paid in accordance with the pre-filed Statement(s) of Intent, as approved. Copies of the Intent to Pay Prevailing Wages shall be posted on the work site with the address and telephone number of the Industrial Statistician of the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries where a complaint or inquiry regarding prevailing wages may be made.

5.5. AFFIDAVIT OF WAGES PAID. Upon completion of the work under this Contract, Contractor (and each subcontractor) shall file with the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries the approved Affidavit of Wages Paid. Purchaser shall condition final payment to Contractor on the submittal of such Affidavit of Wages Paid.

5.6. LABOR & INDUSTRIES FEES. Contractor shall pay to the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries any applicable fees for the Statement of Intent and/or Affidavit of Wages Paid that are to be submitted to the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries for certification.

5.7. PAYROLL RECORDS. Contractor shall retain payroll records pertaining to work performed for this Contract for three (3) years following expiration or termination and, upon request, provide certified copies of such payroll records to Purchaser and Enterprise Services.

6. QUALITY; WARRANTY; REMEDIES.

6.1. GOODS WARRANTY. Contractor warrants that, for a period of twelve (12) months from the date the Purchaser accepted the Audio-Visual Equipment pertaining to the Audio-Visual Solution from the Contractor (“Goods Warranty Period”), the Audio-Visual Equipment: (a) is free from defects in design, material, and workmanship; (b) is fit and safe for the intended purposes and appropriate for the specified application(s) (if any); (c) is consistent with recognized industry quality standards; (d) complies with the requirements, specifications, drawings, standards, and descriptions included in this Contract; and (e) is produced and delivered in full compliance with applicable law (“Goods Warranty”). Contractor further warrants that it has good and marketable title to the Audio-Visual Equipment 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.

6.2. GOODS REMEDY. If Audio-Visual Equipment does 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 Audio-Visual Equipment. 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.

6.3. SERVICES WARRANTY. Contractor warrants that: (a) Audio-Visual Services shall be performed in a timely, efficient, and professional manner; (b) all Contractor personnel assigned to perform Audio-Visual Services shall have the necessary skill and training; and (c) Audio-Visual 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 Purchaser accepted the Audio-Visual Solution (“Services Warranty Period”).

6.4. SERVICES REMEDY. If Audio-Visual 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 Audio-Visual Services.

6.5. IT WARRANTY. Contractor warrants, that all hardware, software, and firmware associated with Audio-Visual Equipment or Audio-Visual 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 Purchaser accepted the Audio-Visual Solution from the Contractor.

6.6. 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.

6.7. FAILURE TO REMEDY. If Contractor does not remedy a defect or nonconformity within fifteen (15) 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, Services, IT Goods, or IT Services, 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.

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

6.9. EQUIPMENT GUARANTEE. Contractor guarantees that all Audio-Visual Equipment provided to Purchasers pursuant to this Contract shall be new equipment and that no attachment or part has been substituted or applied contrary to the manufacturer’s recommendations and standard practices.

7. 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.

7.1. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS/SAFETY. Audio-Visual Equipment and/or Audio-Visual Services supplied by Contractor shall meet all applicable health, safety, and other federal, state, local, and/or tribal regulatory requirements applicable to such Audio-Visual Equipment and/or Audio-Visual Services.

7.2. 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 Audio-Visual Equipment which requires such compliance and for materials used by Contractor while performing Audio-Visual Services pursuant to this Contract.

7.3. CLEAN-UP. If Contractor, its agents, employees, or subcontractors perform on-site Audio-Visual Services, Contractor, at its cost, shall remove all excess materials, equipment, packaging, and garbage within the scope of its performance of Audio-Visual 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.

7.4. 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.

7.5. 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.

7.6. 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.

8. DATA SECURITY REQUIREMENTS.

8.1 SECURITY COMPLIANCE. Contractor is responsible for establishing an information security program and maintaining physical, technical, administrative, and organizational safeguards, that comply with: (a) applicable industry standards and guidelines and (b) Washington Technology Solutions Standards (WaTech), as applicable. See Policy 141.10 – Securing Information Technology Assets Standards; Policy 188.10 – Minimum Accessibility Standard; SEC-04-05-S (Network Security Standard).

8.2 DATA OWNERSHIP. Purchaser’s data (“Data”) shall include data collected, used, processed, stored, or generated as the result of the use of the Audio-Visual Equipment and Audio-Visual Services. Data is and shall remain the sole and exclusive property of Purchaser. Contractor shall: (a) keep and maintain Data in strict confidence to avoid unauthorized access, use, disclosure, or loss; (b) not use, sell, rent, transfer, distribute, or otherwise disclose or make available Data for Contractor’s own purposes (other than to fulfill its obligations under the law or under an individual Purchaser Order (i.e. a purchase of Audio-Visual Equipment or provision of Audio-Visual Services)) or for the benefit of anyone other than the Purchaser without Purchaser’s prior written consent.

8.3 DATA BREACH. Contractor must have an incident response process that follows National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards and includes breach detection, breach notification and breach response. Upon discovery or reasonable belief of any access, destruction, loss, theft, use or disclosure of Enterprise Services’ Data by an unauthorized party (“Data Breach”), Contractor shall notify Enterprise Services by the fastest means available and also in writing. Contractor shall provide such notification within forty-eight (48) hours after Contractor reasonably believes there has been such a Data Breach. Contractor’s notification shall identify:

· The nature of the Data Breach;

· The Data accessed, used or disclosed;

· The person(s) who accessed, used, disclosed and/or received Data (if known);

· What Contractor has done or will do to quarantine and mitigate the Data Breach; and

· What corrective action Contractor has taken or will take to prevent future Data Breaches.

Contractor shall quarantine the Data Breach, ensure secure access to Data, and restore Services as needed to comply with terms and conditions of this Contract. Contractor shall conduct an investigation of the Data Breach and shall share the report of the investigation with Enterprise Services.

In the event of the Data Breach, Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable state and federal statutory provisions, including but not limited to RCW 19.255.010 and RCW 42.56.590. Where notifications are required to the public or regulators, Contractor shall coordinate and cooperate with Enterprise Services in the development of a communication plan, and promptly and at no cost, provide advance copies of any notifications for Enterprise Services review before disseminating. If a Data Breach occurs and is found to be the result of Contractor’s acts, omissions or negligence, Contractor shall assume complete responsibility for notification of affected parties, and be liable for all associated costs incurred by Enterprise Services in responding to or recovering from the Data Breach.

8.4 RETURN OF DATA. Upon termination of the Contract, Contractor, shall either return to Purchaser or destroy all Data in Contractor’s custody or control. If Data is returned, Contractor shall within sixty (60) days delete all Data from all Contractor’s systems in compliance with procedures established by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Within the same time period, Contractor shall, when requested, certify to Purchaser that Contractor has destroyed all Data disclosed to it under the Contract.

9 SUBCONTRACTORS.

9.1 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, in the event Contractor elects to utilize subcontractors to perform this Contract, Contractor shall: (a) incorporate Contractor’s responsibilities under this Contract 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 Contract; (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 Contract, 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).

9.2 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.

9.3 SUBCONTRACTOR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS. Any Contractor representations or certifications set forth in this Contract 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. Provided, however, that Non-Qualifying Subcontractors are not required to comply with any of the following representations or certifications set forth in this Contract pertaining to the contract award preferences stated in Recital E [e.g., § 4.16 (Executive Order 18-03), § 4.17 (Washington Small Business), and § 4.18 (Certified Veteran-Owned Business).

9.4 DIVERSE SUBCONTRACTOR INCLUSION PLAN. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Contract, Contractor, in performing this Contract may utilize any of the subcontractors listed on Contractor’s Subcontractor Inclusion Plan attached as Exhibit D – Contractor’s Subcontractor Inclusion Plan.

10 USING THE CONTRACT – PURCHASES.

10.1 ORDERING REQUIREMENTS. Eligible Purchasers shall order Audio-Visual Solutions from this Contract, 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 “Purchase Order”). All Purchase Orders must reference the Contract number. The terms of this Contract shall apply to any Purchase Order and, in the event of any conflict, the terms of this Contract 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 Contract.

10.2 QUOTE REQUIREMENTS. All quotes issued to a Purchaser for Audio-Visual Equipment and/or Audio-Visual Services shall include the following information:

(a) Audio-Visual Equipment.

1. Prior to issuing a quote, Contractor must provide Purchaser with a list of Audio-Visual Equipment that is registered under the Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT), if available and applicable to the Purchaser’s project, so that Purchaser can make an informed decision about purchasing environmentally sustainable Audio-Visual Equipment.

2. Contractor shall provide Purchaser with an itemized list of Audio-Visual Equipment provided as part of the quote, including quantity, pricing, and specified markup percentage information. All pricing on a quote for Audio-Visual Equipment must clearly show the method of pricing.

(b) Audio-Visual Services.

1. Contractor shall provide a “not-to-exceed” number of hours of estimated labor at the time of quote to complete the Audio-Visual Services. Contractor shall clearly indicate each labor category that will be utilized and the quantity of “not-to-exceed” hours for each labor category. The positions will need to correlate with the position listing and hourly rates stated in Exhibit B – Prices for Audio-Visual Solutions. All pricing on a quote for Audio-Visual Services must clearly show the method of pricing

(c) Purchaser Responsibilities. Purchaser must provide Contractor with the following information:

1. A description of Purchaser’s Audio-Visual needs and any specifications that Contractor must construct the Audio-Visual Solution by;

2. A description of where the Audio-Visual Equipment must be installed and physical access to the location with uninterrupted power;

3. Instructions on how to establish network connectivity and access to the internet, if necessary; and

4. Be accessible for Contractor questions and respond in a timely manner.

10.3 DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS. Contractor must ensure that the Audio-Visual Equipment and/or Audio-Visual Services are delivered or provided as required by this Contract, 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 Audio-Visual Equipment purchased pursuant to this Contract, freight charges prepaid by Contractor, FOB Purchaser’s specified destination with all transportation and handling charges included. Contractor shall bear all risk of loss, damage, or destruction of the Audio-Visual Equipment 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.

10.4 RECEIPT AND INSPECTION OF AUDIO-VISUAL EQUIPMENT AND/OR AUDIO-VISUAL SERVICES. Audio-Visual Equipment and/or Audio-Visual Services purchased under this Contract are subject to Purchaser’s reasonable inspection, testing, and approval at Purchaser’s destination. Purchaser reserves the right to reject and refuse acceptance of Audio-Visual Equipment and/or Audio-Visual Services that are not in accordance with this Contract and Purchaser’s Purchase Order. If there are any apparent defects in the Audio-Visual Equipment and/or Audio-Visual Services 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 Audio-Visual Equipment and/or Audio-Visual Services or, at Purchaser’s option, Purchaser may note any such damage on the receiving report, decline acceptance, and deduct the cost of rejected Audio-Visual Equipment and/or Audio-Visual Services from final payment. Payment for any Audio-Visual Equipment and/or Audio-Visual Services under such Purchase Order shall not be deemed acceptance.

10.5 TEST AND ACCEPTANCE PROCEDURE FOR AUDIO-VISUAL SOLUTIONS. Contractor shall conduct an in-person demonstration at the Purchaser’s facilities to show the Purchaser that the Audio-Visual Solution is functioning as intended and is constructed according to the Purchase Order. All features of the Audio-Visual Solution must be operating as intended without deficiencies. Purchaser shall “accept” an Audio-Visual Solution from the Contractor only if Contractor shows Purchaser that the Audio-Visual Solution is functioning during an in-person demonstration, without deficiencies, and upon Purchaser’s receipt and approval of Contractor’s Commissioning Report.

10.6 CUSTOMER SERVICE. Contractor at a minimum must provide Purchaser with support via telephone and…