Final SOW PCT PILING 15115.docx

OregonBuys Bid# S-62900-00015115 – Malheur National Forest- Magone GNA PCT and Piling Att A

ATTACHMENT A — SAMPLE CONTRACT

State of Oregon Contract for Services For

PRE-COMMERCIAL THINNING (“PCT”) AND PILING SERVICES.

Contract # PO-62900-0000#### This Contract for Services (this “Contract”) is by and between the State of Oregon, acting through its Department of Forestry, (“Agency” or “ODF” or “STATE”) and ________, a [_______][doing business as _____] (“Contractor”) and is effective as of the Effective Date. Agency and Contractor shall collectively be referred to as the “Parties.”

Contractor’s Contract Administrator for this Contract is:

Name and Title **Address **City, State ZIP Phone: (xxx) xxx-xxxx Fax: (xxx) xxx-xxxx anyname@yahoo.com Agency's Contract Administrator for this Contract is:

Contract Administrator Lane Osborn, FFR Operations Forester

ODF-PVL

3501 NE 3rd St.

Prineville, OR 97754 Phone: (541) 233-3833 Fax: (541) 447-1469 Lane.b.osborn@odf.oregon.gov

Either party may change its Contract Administrator by providing the other party with notice in compliance with Section 15.6 of this Contract.

The Agency has authority to enter into this Contract pursuant to its authority under ORS 526.271 et seq.

Contract Term.

The “Effective Date” of this Contract is the date this Contract has been fully executed by each party and, approved as required by applicable law. Unless extended or terminated earlier in accordance with its terms, this Contract terminates on October 31, 2027. The termination of this Contract will not extinguish or prejudice Agency’s right to enforce this Contract with respect to any default by Contractor that has not been cured.

Contract Documents. This Contract consists of the following documents, which are listed in descending order of precedence:

this Contract less all exhibits;

Exhibit A (Statement of Work).

Exhibit B (Required Insurance), and Exhibit C (Independent Contractor Certification) Exhibit D (Project Maps) The foregoing documents and Exhibits are attached hereto, and the Invitation to Bid (ITB) # S-62900-00015115 and Contractor’s Bid are made a part of the Contract by this reference.

Services.

Performance of Services. Contractor shall perform the services (the “Services”) set forth in Exhibit A, the Statement of Work (the “Statement of Work” ). Contractor shall perform the Services in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Contract.

State Inspections and Acceptance. The State will make periodic inspections while work is in progress on a sample of the completed units. Contractor shall notify the State when units are completed and ready for inspection before moving out of the general area. The State will randomly select units to be inspected; at least 10% of stands will be inspected. At each inspection plot Agency’s contract administrator shall examine the plot area and report his or her findings back to the Contractor. If work is accepted by the State at 90% accuracy or higher, payment will be made at 100%. If 75-89% accuracy pay rate is calculated by multiplying inspection percentages by unit price per acre. Work under 75% accuracy will receive no payment. Rework is allowable within the contract deadline to achieve accuracy above 90%.

Key Person(s). Experienced, qualified foreman who must have a minimum of three (3) years of experience, with at least one (1) year of fuels reduction experience and one (1) year of supervising forestry work, be responsible for the day-to-day oversight of all crewmembers, and be accountable for ensuring timelines, quality standards, and daily reporting requirements are met. The foreman must be able to communicate fluently in English and in any language that crewmembers use to communicate.

Contractor and Agency agree that each individual specified below is an individual whose special qualifications and involvement in Contractor’s performance of Services form part of the basis of agreement between the Parties for this Contract and is an individual through whom Contractor shall provide to Agency the expertise, experience, judgment, and personal attention required to perform Services (“Key Person”). Each of the following is a Key Person under this Contract:

Neither Contractor nor any Key Person of Contractor shall delegate performance of Services any Key Person is required to perform under this Contract to others without first obtaining Agency’s written consent. Further, Contractor shall not, without first obtaining Agency's prior written consent, re-assign or transfer any Key Person to other duties or positions so that the Key Person is no longer available to provide Agency with that Key Person’s expertise, experience, judgment, and personal attention. If Contractor requests Agency to approve a re-assignment or transfer of a Key Person, Agency shall have the right to interview, review the qualifications of, and approve or disapprove the proposed replacement(s) for the Key Person. Any individual Agency approves as a replacement for a Key Person is deemed a Key Person under this Contract.

Compensation.

Not to Exceed Compensation. The maximum, not-to-exceed compensation payable to Contractor under this Contract, which includes any allowable expenses, is $***,***.**. Agency will not pay Contractor any amount in excess of the not-to-exceed compensation of this Contract and will not pay for Services performed before the Effective Date or after the expiration or termination of this Contract. If the maximum compensation is increased by amendment of this Contract, the amendment must be fully effective before Contractor performs Services subject to the amendment.

Payments. Payments, including interim payments, to Contractor are subject to ORS 293.462, will be made only for completed and accepted Deliverables and Services, and will be made in accordance with the payment schedule and requirements set forth in Exhibit A. Contractor must register in OregonBuys https://OregonBuys.gov in order to receive payment from Agency.

Invoices. Contractor shall submit invoices to Agency as set forth in the Statement of Work. Contractor will specifically note in the appropriate invoice when it has requested payment for one-third and two-thirds of the maximum, not-to-exceed compensation.

Expenses. Agency will not pay or reimburse any expenses incurred by Contractor during the completion of the Services except as authorized in the Statement Work or elsewhere in this Contract. Any such authorized travel expenses must comply with the Oregon Travel Policy available on the Internet at: http://www.oregon.gov/das/cfo/sars/policies/oam/40.10.00.pdf Funds Available and Authorized. Contractor will not be compensated for Services performed under this Contract by any agency or department of the State of Oregon other than Agency. Agency believes it has sufficient funds currently available and authorized for expenditure to make payments under this Contract within Agency’s biennial appropriation or limitation. Contractor understands and agrees that Agency’s payments under this Contract are contingent on Agency receiving appropriations, limitations, or other expenditure authority sufficient to allow Agency, in the exercise of its reasonable administrative discretion, to continue to make payments under this Contract.

Independent Contractor; Responsibility For Taxes And Withholding Independent Contractor. Contractor shall perform all Services as an independent contractor. Agency reserves the right (i) to determine and modify the delivery schedule for the Services and (ii) to evaluate the quality of the Services; however, Agency may not and will not control the means or manner of Contractor's performance. Contractor is responsible for determining the appropriate means and manner of performing the Services.

No Conflicts. Contractor, by signature to this Contract, represents and warrants that Contractor’s performance of the Services under this Contract creates no potential or actual conflict of interest as defined by ORS 244; and no statutes, rules or regulations of any State of Oregon or federal agency for which Contractor currently performs work would prohibit Contractor from performing the Services under this Contract.

Affiliation. Contractor understands and agrees that it is not an "officer," "employee," or "agent" of the State of Oregon, as those terms are used in ORS 30.265 or otherwise.

Taxes and Benefits. Contractor is responsible for all federal or state taxes applicable to compensation or payments paid to Contractor under this Contract and, unless required by applicable law, Agency will not withhold from such compensation or payments any amount to cover Contractor's federal or state tax obligations. Contractor is not eligible for any social security, unemployment insurance or workers' compensation benefits from compensation or payments paid to Contractor under this Contract, except as a self‑employed individual.

Subcontracts, Successors, And Assignments Subcontracts. Contractor shall not enter into any subcontracts for any of the Services required by this Contract without Agency's prior written consent. In addition to any other provisions Agency may require, Contractor shall include in any permitted subcontract under this Contract provisions to ensure that Agency will receive the benefit of subcontractor’s performance as if the subcontractor were Contractor. Agency’s consent to any subcontract does not relieve Contractor of any of its duties or obligations under this Contract.

Successors and Assigns. The provisions of this Contract are binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties to this Contract, their respective successors, and permitted assigns, if any.

No Assignment. Contractor shall not assign or transfer any of its rights or delegate its obligations under this Contract without Agency’s prior written consent.

Representations and Warranties.

Contractor’s General Representations and Warranties. Contractor represents and warrants to Agency that:

1.1.1. Contractor has the power and authority to enter into and perform this Contract;

1.1.2. This Contract, when executed and delivered, is a valid and binding obligation of Contractor enforceable in accordance with its terms;

1.1.3. Contractor shall, at all times during the term of this Contract, be qualified, professionally competent, and duly licensed to perform the Services;

1.1.4. Contractor prepared its proposal related to this Contract, if any, independently from all other proposers, and without collusion, fraud, or other dishonesty; and

1.1.5. Contractor (to the best of Contractor’s knowledge, after due inquiry), for a period of no fewer than six calendar years preceding the Effective Date, faithfully has complied with:

1.1.5.1. All tax laws of this state, including but not limited to ORS 305.620 and ORS chapters 316, 317, and 318;

1.1.5.2. Any tax provisions imposed by a political subdivision of this state that applied to Contractor, to Contractor’s property, operations, receipts, or income, or to Contractor’s performance of or compensation for any work performed by Contractor;

1.1.5.3. Any tax provisions imposed by a political subdivision of this State that applied to Contractor, or to goods, services, or property, whether tangible or intangible, provided by Contractor;

1.1.5.4. Any rules, regulations, charter provisions, or ordinances that implemented or enforced any of the foregoing tax laws or provisions; and

1.1.6. Contractor has no undisclosed liquidated and delinquent debt owed to the State or any department or agency of the State.

Contractor’s Performance Warranties.

1.1.7. Contractor has the skill and knowledge possessed by well-informed members of its industry, trade or profession and Contractor shall apply that skill and knowledge with care and diligence to perform the Services in a professional manner and in accordance with the highest standards prevalent in Contractor’s industry, trade or profession;

1.1.8. The Services and each Deliverables delivered by Contractor pursuant to the Services will materially comply with any service descriptions, specifications, standards or requirements set forth in this Contract;

1.1.9. Except as otherwise provided in this Contract, Contractor shall transfer all Deliverables to Agency free and clear of any and all restrictions on or conditions of transfer, modification, licensing, sublicensing, direct or indirect distribution, or assignment, and free and clear of any and all liens, claims, mortgages, security interests, liabilities, and encumbrances of any kind; and

1.1.10. Except as otherwise set forth in this Contract, any subcontractors performing work for Contractor under this Contract have assigned all of their rights in the Deliverables to Contractor or Agency and no third party has any right, title or interest in any Deliverables supplied to Agency under this Contract.

Warranties cumulative. The warranties set forth in this Section are in addition to, and not in lieu of, any other warranties set forth elsewhere in this Contract.

Confidential Information.

Confidential Information. Contractor acknowledges that it and its employees, officers, directors, agents, or subcontractors (collectively, “Contractor Staff”) may, in the course of performing the Services under this Contract, be exposed to or acquire information that is confidential to Agency or Agency’s clients. Any and all information of any form (including but not limited to records, files, papers, materials, documents, and communications in written, verbal, oral and electronic form) that Contractor or any Contractor Staff may come into contact with or that is obtained by Contractor or Contractor Staff in the performance of this Contract shall be considered for the purposes of this Contract the confidential information of Agency (“Confidential Information”). Contractor shall, and shall cause Contractor Staff to, treat any reports or other documents or items (including software) that result from the use of the Confidential Information in the same manner as the Confidential Information. Confidential Information does not include information that (i) is or becomes (other than by disclosure by Contractor or Contractor Staff acquiring such information) publicly known or is contained in a publicly available document except to the extent applicable law still restricts disclosure; (ii) is furnished by Agency to others without restrictions similar to those imposed by this Contract; (iii) is rightfully in Contractor’s possession without the obligation of nondisclosure prior to the time of its disclosure under this Contract; (iv) is obtained from a source other than Agency without the obligation of confidentiality, (v) is disclosed with the written consent of Agency, or; (vi) is independently developed by Contractor or Contractor Staff who can be shown to have had no access to the Confidential Information.

Non-Disclosure. Contractor shall hold, and shall cause Contractor Staff to hold, all Confidential Information in confidence, using the highest standard of care applicable, and shall not copy, reproduce, sell, assign, license, market, transfer, distribute, or otherwise dispose of, give, make available or disclose, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, Confidential Information to third parties (other than its authorized subcontractors), or use Confidential Information for any purposes whatsoever other than the provision of Services to Agency hereunder, and shall advise Contractor Staff of their obligations to keep Confidential Information confidential. Contractor shall assist Agency in identifying and preventing any unauthorized use or disclosure of any Confidential Information. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Contractor shall advise Agency immediately in the event Contractor learns or has reason to believe that any person who has had access to Confidential Information has violated or intends to violate the terms of this Contract, and Contractor will at its expense cooperate with Agency in seeking injunctive or other equitable relief in the name of Agency or Contractor against any such person. Contractor shall not at any time during or after the term of this Contract, except as directed by Agency, disclose, directly or indirectly, any Confidential Information to any person, except in accordance with this Contract. Upon expiration or termination of this Contract or at Agency’s request, Contractor shall deliver to Agency all documents, papers, and other matter in Contractor's possession that embody Confidential Information. Notwithstanding the foregoing and unless otherwise specified in this Contract, Contractor may keep one copy of such Confidential Information necessary for quality assurance, audits and evidence of performance of the Services.

Confidentiality Policies. Contractor shall, upon Agency’s request, provide its policies and procedures for safeguarding Confidential Information to Agency for Agency’s review and consent. Such policies must address information conveyed in oral, written, and electronic format and include procedures for how Contractor will respond when a violation or possible violation occurs.

Injunctive Relief. Contractor acknowledges that breach of this Section, including disclosure of any Confidential Information, will cause irreparable injury to Agency that is inadequately compensable in damages. Accordingly, Agency may seek and obtain injunctive relief against the breach or threatened breach of the foregoing undertakings, in addition to any other legal remedies that may be available. Contractor acknowledges and agrees that the covenants contained herein are necessary for the protection of the legitimate business interests of Agency and are reasonable in scope and content.

Publicity. Contractor agrees that it will not disclose the form, content or existence of this Contract or any Deliverables in any advertising, press releases or other materials distributed to prospective customers, or otherwise attempt to obtain publicity from its association with Agency or the State of Oregon, whether or not such disclosure, publicity or association implies an endorsement by Agency or the State of Oregon of Contractor’s services, without the prior written consent of Agency.

Indemnity by Contractor.

Claims. Contractor shall defend, save, hold harmless, and indemnify the State of Oregon and Agency and their officers, employees and agents from and against all third party claims, suits, actions, losses, damages, liabilities, costs (including attorneys’ fees) and expenses (collectively, "Claims") of any nature whatsoever resulting from, arising out of, or relating to the activities of Contractor or its officers, employees, subcontractors, or agents under this Contract, including but not limited to, unauthorized disclosure of Confidential Information, professional malfeasance, infringement of intellectual property rights, intentional, willful, or wanton wrongful acts, and acts outside the scope of Services set forth in this Contract.

Legal Counsel. If Contractor is required to defend the State of Oregon or Agency or their officers, employees or agents under this Section, then Contractor shall select legal counsel reasonably acceptable to the Oregon Attorney General to act in the name of, or represent the interests of, the State of Oregon, Agency or their officers, employees and agents. Such legal counsel must accept appointment as a special assistant attorney general under ORS chapter 180 before such action or representation. Further, the State of Oregon, acting by and through its Department of Justice, may assume its own defense, including that of its officers, employees and agents, at any time when in the State of Oregon's sole discretion it determines that (i) proposed counsel is prohibited from the particular representation contemplated; (ii) counsel is not adequately defending the interests of the State of Oregon or its officers, employees and agents; (iii) important governmental interests are at stake; or (iv) the best interests of the State of Oregon are served thereby. Contractor's obligation to pay for all costs and expenses includes those incurred by the State of Oregon in assuming its own defense or that of its officers, employees, and agents under (i) and (ii) above.

Damages to State Property and Employees. Contractor is liable for all Claims for personal injury, including death, damage to real property and damage to tangible and intangible personal property of the State of Oregon or any of its employees, subcontractors or agents resulting from, arising out of, or relating to the intentional, reckless or negligent acts or omissions of Contractor or its officers, employees, subcontractors, or agents under this Contract.

CONTRACTOR IS NOT AUTHORIZED TO SETTLE OR COMPROMISE ANY CLAIM REFERENCED IN THIS SECTION WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT OF AGENCY.

Limitation of Liabilities.

EXCEPT FOR LIABILITY TO THIRD PERSONS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO (i) SECTION 8, OR (ii) SECTION 9, NEITHER PARTY WILL BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER FOR ANY LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS, OR PUNITIVE, INDIRECT, EXEMPLARY, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES.

Insurance. Contractor shall maintain insurance as set forth in Exhibit B.

Default; Remedies; Termination.

Default by Contractor. Contractor will be in default under this Contract if:

1.1.11. Contractor institutes or has instituted against it insolvency, receivership or bankruptcy proceedings, makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or ceases doing business on a regular basis; or

1.1.12. Contractor no longer holds a license or certificate that is required for Contractor to perform its obligations under the Contract and Contractor has not obtained such license or certificate within 14 calendar days after Agency’s notice or such longer period as Agency may specify in such notice; or

1.1.13. Contractor commits any material breach or default of any covenant, warranty, obligation, certification, or agreement under this Contract, fails to perform the Services under this Contract within the time specified herein or any extension thereof, or so fails to pursue the Services as to endanger Contractor's performance under this Contract in accordance with its terms, and such breach, default or failure is not cured within 14 calendar days after Agency's notice, or such longer period as Agency may specify in such notice; or

1.1.14. Contractor has liquidated and delinquent debt owed to the State of Oregon or any department or agency of the State.

Agency’s Remedies for Contractor’s Default. In the event Contractor is in default under Section 12.1, Agency may, at its option, pursue any or all of the remedies available to it under this Contract and at law or in equity, including, but not limited to:

1.1.15. Termination of this Contract under Section 12.6.2; or

1.1.16. Withholding all monies due for Services and Deliverables that Contractor has failed to deliver within any scheduled completion dates or has performed inadequately or defectively; or

1.1.17. Initiation of an action or proceeding for damages, specific performance, or declaratory or injunctive relief; or

1.1.18. Exercise of its right of setoff, and withholding of amounts otherwise due and owing to Contractor, without penalty; or

1.1.19. Undertaking collection by administrative offset, or garnishment if applicable, of all monies due for Services and Deliverables to recover liquidated and delinquent debt owed to the State of Oregon or any department or agency of the State. Offsets or garnishment may be initiated after the Contractor has been given notice if required by law.

Remedies Cumulative. The remedies set forth in Section 12.2 are cumulative to the extent the remedies are not inconsistent, and Agency may pursue any remedy or remedies singly, collectively, successively or in any order whatsoever. If a court determines that Contractor was not in default under Sections 12.1, then Contractor will be entitled to the same remedies as if this Contract was terminated pursuant to Section 12.6.1.

Default by Agency. Agency will be in default under this Contract if:

1.1.20. Agency fails to pay Contractor any amount pursuant to the terms of this Contract, and Agency fails to cure such failure within 30 calendar days after Contractor’s notice or such longer period as Contractor may specify in such notice; or

1.1.21. Agency commits any material breach or default of any covenant, warranty, or obligation under this Contract, and such breach or default is not cured within 30 calendar days after Contractor’s notice or such longer period as Contractor may specify in such notice.

Contractor’s Remedies. In the event Agency terminates this Contract under Section 12.6.1, or is in default under Section 12.4, and whether or not Contractor elects to exercise its right to terminate the Contract under Section 12.6.3, Contractor’s sole monetary remedy will be (i) with respect to Services compensable at a stated rate, a claim for unpaid invoices, time worked within any limits set forth in this Contract but not yet invoiced and authorized expenses incurred and interest, subject to ORS 293.462, and (ii) with respect to Deliverables-based Services, a claim for the sum designated for completing the Deliverables multiplied by the percentage of Services completed and accepted by Agency, less previous amounts paid and any claim(s) that Agency has against Contractor. In no event will Agency be liable to Contractor for any expenses related to termination of this Contract or for anticipated profits. If previous amounts paid to Contractor exceed the amount due to Contractor under this Section 12.5, Contractor shall pay immediately any excess to Agency upon written demand.

Termination.

1.1.22. Agency’s Right to Terminate at its Discretion. Agency may terminate this Contract:

1.1.22.1. Upon 30 calendar days’ prior written notice by Agency to Contractor;

1.1.22.2. Immediately upon written notice by Agency to Contractor if Agency fails to receive funding, appropriations, limitations, allotments or other expenditure authority at levels sufficient to pay for the Services or Work Products; or

1.1.22.3. Immediately upon written notice by Agency to Contractor if federal or state laws, regulations, or guidelines are modified or interpreted in such a way that the Agency’s purchase of the Services or Work Products under this Contract is prohibited or Agency is prohibited from paying for such Services or Work Products from the planned funding source.

1.1.23. Agency’s Right to Terminate for Cause. In addition to any other rights and remedies Agency may have under this Contract, Agency may terminate this Contract immediately upon written notice by Agency to Contractor, or at such later date as Agency may establish in such notice, if Contractor is in default under Section 12.1.

1.1.24. Contractor’s Right to Terminate for Cause. Contractor may terminate this Contract immediately upon written notice to Agency, or at such later date as Contractor may establish in such notice, if Agency is in default under Section 12.4.

Return of Property. Upon termination of this Contract for any reason whatsoever, Contractor shall immediately deliver to Agency all of Agency’s property (including without limitation any Services or Work Products for which Agency has made payment in whole or in part) that is in the possession or under the control of Contractor in whatever stage of development and form of recordation such Agency property is expressed or embodied at that time.

Effect of Termination. Upon receiving a notice of termination of this Contract, Contractor shall immediately cease all activities under this Contract, unless Agency expressly directs otherwise in such notice of termination. Upon Agency's request, Contractor shall surrender to anyone Agency designates, all documents, research or objects or other tangible things needed to complete the Services and the Deliverables.

Compliance with Law.

Compliance with Law Generally. Contractor shall comply, and cause all subcontractors to comply with all federal, state and local laws, regulations, executive orders and ordinances applicable to this Contract and the performance of the Services. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Contractor expressly agrees to comply with the following laws, regulations and executive orders to the extent they are applicable to this Contract: (i) Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; (ii) Title V and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; (iii) the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and ORS 659A.142, as amended; (iv) Executive Order 11246, as amended; (v) the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, as amended by the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act portion of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), including the Privacy and Security Rules found at 45 CFR Parts 160 and 164, as the law and its implementing regulations may be updated from time to time; (vi) the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; (vii) the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended; (viii) Section 188 of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) of 1998, as amended; (ix) ORS Chapter 659, as amended; (x) all regulations and administrative rules established pursuant to the foregoing laws; and (xi) all other applicable requirements of federal and state civil rights and rehabilitation statutes, rules and regulations. These laws, regulations and executive orders are incorporated by reference herein to the extent that they are applicable to the Contract and required by law to be so incorporated. Agency’s performance under the Contract is conditioned upon Contractor's compliance with the provisions of ORS 279B.220, 279B.225, 279B.230, 279B.235 and 279B.270 which are incorporated by reference herein. Contractor shall, to the maximum extent economically feasible in the performance of this Contract, use recycled paper (as defined in ORS 279A.010(1)(gg)), recycled PETE products (as defined in ORS 279A.010(1)(hh)), and other recycled products (as “recycled product” is defined in ORS 279A.010(1)(ii)).

Compliance with Oregon Tax Laws.

1.1.25. Contractor shall, throughout the duration of this Contract, comply with all tax laws of this state and all applicable tax laws of any political subdivision of this state.

1.1.26. Any violation of Section 13.2.1 constitutes a material breach of this Contract. Further, any violation of Contractor’s warranty in this Contract that Contractor has complied with the tax laws of this state and the applicable tax laws of any political subdivision of this state also constitutes a material breach of this Contract.

Compliance with Federal Law. Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal laws.

Pay Equity. As required by ORS 279B.235, Contractor shall comply with ORS 652.220 and shall not unlawfully discriminate against any of Contractor’s employees in the payment of wages or other compensation for work of comparable character on the basis of an employee’s membership in a protected class. “Protected class” means a group of persons distinguished by race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or age. Contractor’s compliance with this section constitutes a material element of this Contract and a failure to comply constitutes a breach that entitles Agency to terminate this Contract for cause.

Contractor may not prohibit any of Contractor’s employees from discussing the employee’s rate of wage, salary, benefits, or other compensation with another employee or another person. Contractor may not retaliate against an employee who discusses the employee’s rate of wage, salary, benefits, or other compensation with another employee or another person.

Governing Law; Venue and Jurisdiction.

Governing Law. This Contract is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon without regard to principles of conflicts of law.

Venue and Jurisdiction. Any claim, action, suit or proceeding between Agency (or any other agency or department of the State of Oregon) and Contractor that arises from or relates to this Contract must be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the Circuit Court of Marion County for the State of Oregon. CONTRACTOR, BY EXECUTION OF THIS CONTRACT, HEREBY CONSENTS TO THE IN PERSONAM JURISDICTION OF SAID COURTS. In no event may this section be construed as (i) a waiver by the State of Oregon of any form of defense or immunity, whether it is sovereign immunity, governmental immunity, immunity based on the Eleventh Amendment to the Constitution of the United States or otherwise, from any claim, action, suit or proceeding, or (ii) consent by the State of Oregon to the jurisdiction of any court.

Miscellaneous Provisions.

Records Maintenance; Access. Contractor shall maintain all financial records relating to this Contract in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. In addition, Contractor shall maintain any other records, books, documents, papers, plans, records of shipments and payments and writings of Contractor, whether in paper, electronic or other form, that are pertinent to this Contract (“Records”) in such a manner as to clearly document Contractor's performance. Contractor acknowledges and agrees that Agency and the Oregon Secretary of State's Office and the federal government and their duly authorized representatives will have access to such financial records and other Records that are pertinent to this Contract, whether in paper, electronic or other form, to perform examinations and audits and make excerpts and transcripts. Contractor shall retain and keep accessible all such financial records and other Records for a minimum of 6 years, or such longer period as may be required by applicable law, following final payment and termination of this Contract, or until the conclusion of any audit, controversy or litigation arising out of or related to this Contract, whichever date is later.

Foreign Contractor. If Contractor is not domiciled in or registered to do business in the State of Oregon, Contractor shall promptly provide to the Oregon Department of Revenue and the Secretary of State Corporation Division all information required by those agencies relative to this Contract. Contractor shall demonstrate its legal capacity to perform the Services under this Contract in the State of Oregon prior to entering into this Contract.

Force Majeure. Neither Agency nor Contractor may be held responsible for delay or default caused by fire, riot, acts of God, terrorist acts, or other acts of political sabotage, or war where such cause was beyond the reasonable control of Agency or Contractor, respectively. Contractor shall, however, make all reasonable efforts to remove or eliminate such a cause of delay or default and shall, upon the cessation of the cause, diligently pursue performance of its obligations under this Contract.

Survival. All rights and obligations cease upon termination or expiration of this Contract, except for the rights and obligations and declarations which expressly or by their nature survive termination of this Contract, including without limitation this Section 16.4, and provisions regarding Contract definitions, warranties and liabilities, independent Contractor status and taxes and withholding, maximum compensation, Contractor’s duties of confidentiality, ownership and license of intellectual property and Deliverables, confidentiality and non-disclosure, Contractor’s representations and warranties, control of defense and settlement, remedies, return of Agency property, dispute resolution, order of precedence, maintenance and access to records, notices, severability, successors and assigns, third party beneficiaries, waiver, headings, and integration.

Time is of the Essence. Contractor agrees that time is of the essence under this Contract.

Notice. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Contract, any communications between the Parties hereto or notices to be given hereunder must be given in writing by email, personal delivery, facsimile, or mailing the same, postage prepaid, to Contractor or Agency at the email address, postal address or telephone number set forth in this Contract (page 1). Any communication or notice so addressed and mailed is effective five business days after mailing. Any communication or notice delivered by facsimile is effective on the day the transmitting machine generates a receipt of the successful transmission, if transmission was during normal business hours, or on the next business day, if transmission was outside normal business hours of the recipient. To be effective against Agency, any notice transmitted by facsimile must be confirmed by telephone notice to Agency’s Contract Administrator. Any communication or notice given by personal delivery is effective when actually delivered to applicable Contract Administrator. Any notice given by email is effective when the sender receives confirmation of delivery, either by return email, or by demonstrating through other technological means that the email has been delivered to the intended email address.

No Third Party Beneficiaries. Agency and Contractor are the only Parties to this Contract and are the only Parties entitled to enforce the terms of this Contract. Nothing in this Contract gives, is intended to give, or may be construed to give or provide any benefit or right not held by or made generally available to the public, whether directly, indirectly or otherwise, to third persons unless such third persons are individually identified by name herein and expressly described as intended beneficiaries of the terms of this Contract.

Severability. The Parties agree that if any term or provision of this Contract is declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be illegal or otherwise invalid, the validity of the remaining terms and provisions will not be affected, and the rights and obligations of the Parties will be construed and enforced as if the Contract did not contain the particular term or provision held to be invalid.

Merger Clause; Waiver. This Contract and attached exhibits constitute the entire agreement between the Parties on the subject matter hereof. There are no understandings, agreements, or representations, oral or written, not specified herein regarding this Contract. No waiver, consent, modification or change of terms of this Contract will bind the Parties unless in writing and signed by both Parties and all necessary State approvals have been obtained. Such waiver, consent, modification or change, if made, will be effective only in the specific instance and for the specific purpose given. The failure of Agency to enforce any provision of this Contract in one instance will not constitute a waiver by Agency of its right to enforce that or any other provision.

Amendments. Agency may amend this Contract to the extent permitted by applicable statutes and administrative rules. No amendment to this Contract is effective unless it is in writing signed by the Parties and has been approved as required by applicable law.

Counterparts. This Contract may be executed in several counterparts, all of which when taken together constitute one agreement binding on all Parties, notwithstanding that all Parties are not signatories to the same counterpart. Each copy of the Contract so executed constitutes an original.

Oregon False Claims Act. Contractor acknowledges the Oregon False Claims Act, ORS 180.750 to 180.785, applies to any action by Contractor pertaining to this Contract, including the procurement process relating to this Contract, that constitutes a "claim" (as defined by ORS 180.750(1)). By its execution of this Contract, Contractor certifies the truthfulness, completeness, and accuracy of any statement or claim it has made, it makes, it may make, or causes to be made that pertains to this Contract. In addition to other penalties that may be applicable, Contractor further acknowledges that if it makes, or causes to be made, a false claim or performs a prohibited act under the Oregon False Claims Act, the Oregon Attorney General may enforce the liabilities and penalties provided by the Oregon False Claims Act against Contractor. Contractor understands and agrees that any remedy that may be available under the Oregon False Claims Act is in addition to any other remedy available to the State or Agency under this Contract or any other provision of law.

Certifications. The individual signing on behalf of Contractor hereby:

1.1.27. Certifies and swears under penalty of perjury to the best of the individual’s knowledge that: (a) Contractor is not subject to backup withholding because (i) Contractor is exempt from backup withholding, (ii) Contractor has not been notified by the IRS that Contractor is subject to backup withholding as a result of a failure to report all interest or dividends, or (iii) the IRS has notified Contractor that Contractor is no longer subject to backup withholding; (b) s/he is authorized to act on behalf of Contractor, s/he has authority and knowledge regarding Contractor’s payment of taxes, and to the best of her/his knowledge, that Contractor is not in violation of any Oregon tax laws and that for a period of no fewer than six (6) calendar years preceding the Effective Date of this Contract, Contractor faithfully has complied with: (i) all tax laws of this state, including but not limited to ORS 305.620 and ORS chapters 316, 317, and 318; (ii) any tax provisions imposed by a political subdivision of this state that applied to Contractor, to Contractor’s property, operations, receipts, or income, or to Contractor’s performance of or compensation for any work performed by Contractor; (iii) any tax provisions imposed by a political subdivision of this state that applied to Contractor, or to goods, services, or property, whether tangible or intangible, provided by Contractor; and (iv) any rules, regulations, charter provisions, or ordinances that implemented or enforced any of the foregoing tax laws or provisions; (c) Contractor is an independent contractor as defined in ORS 670.600; and (d) the supplied Contractor tax identification numbers are true and accurate;

1.1.28. Certifies that, to the best of the undersigned’s knowledge, Contractor has not discriminated against and will not discriminate against any disadvantaged business enterprise, minority-owned business, woman-owned business, business that service-disabled veteran owns or emerging small business certified under ORS 200.055 in obtaining any required subcontracts;

1.1.29. Certifies that Contractor has a written policy and practice that meets the requirements, described in ORS 279A.112, of preventing sexual harassment, sexual assault, and discrimination against employees who are members of a protected class. Contractor agrees, as a material term of the Contract, to maintain the policy and practice in force during the entire Contract term.

1.1.30. Certifies that the information provided on the attached Exhibit E, Independent Contractor Certification, is true and correct as of the Effective Date; and

1.1.31. Certifies that Contractor and Contractor’s employees and agents are not included on the list titled “Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons” maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the United States Department of the Treasury and currently found at https://www.treasury.gov/ofac/downloads/sdnlist.pdf.

SIGNATURES

CONTRACTOR,

Authorized Signature:

By (print name):

Title:

Date:

STATE OF OREGON, acting by and through its DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY Authorized Signature:

By (print name):

Title:

Date:

Exhibit A Statement of Work Section 1 – General Information

1.1 Project Description

The objective is to provide PCT and piling services on Magone Project area on the Malheur National Forest, Blue Mountain Ranger District to reduce fuel loading and forest density to move the Magone Project area towards a more resistant and resilient landscape within historical conditions (“the project”). All work will occur on 547 acres, across 17 units of United States Forest Service (USFS) administered land.

1.2 Location of Work

All boundaries in this project are virtual. Major Corners, boundaries along private property, category 1 and 2 RHCA’s, and separate contract areas (i.e. Timber Sales) are marked with orange flagging and tags. Individual unit maps provided will be used for accuracy of treatment boundaries. See maps provided in Exhibit D.

Work areas may be reached by USFS roads that are generally accessible by standard two-wheel drive pickup during summer months. Spring and fall road conditions may necessitate the use of a 4-wheel drive vehicle. Roads may be either native surface, gravel, dirt, or paved. All project areas may exhibit unknown road conditions. Closed roads may be available for ATV/UTV use with Agency Contract Administrator authorization.

Travel to and from the project site will generally be on forest roads. Road surfaces can vary in terms of conditions depending upon location and time of year (i.e., season). Road surfaces can range from paved hard surfaces, graveled, to bare dirt surfaces. Paved road surfaces administered by the USFS are limited in scope across the Forest. Maintenance of forest roads administered by the USFS can also vary which might not be typical of those road systems that are managed by other municipalities (i.e., state, county, city etc.). It’s recommended that vehicles capable of operating off road (e.g., 4-wheel drive) that have adequate ground clearance be used for accessing the project work area given the various road conditions one could potentially encounter when traveling within areas of the Ochoco National. Major access to the Forest can be made by traveling federal, state, county, and local public road systems. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to determine the best route of travel to and from the project area and to seek the necessary permits needed for access in areas that are administratively closed by the USFS.

1.2.1 Project Location

The work area is located on the Malheur National Forest, on the Blue Mountain Ranger District. Units are located North of Mount Vernon, off Forest Road 3940. Maps for this project were created in ArcGIS and saved as georeferenced .pdf documents. GPS enabled smart phones and tablets can use these .pdf documents with an application for reading .pdf maps for field navigation.

Section 2 – Special Considerations

2.1 ODF Furnished Property, Materials, and Services

ODF will furnish the Contractor the following list of materials, supplies, property or services (therein referred to as “ODF Furnished Property”) at the Oregon Department of Forestry Office during regular office hours. Office address is: 415 Patterson Bridge Rd, John Day, OR 97845.

a) Designated representative to acquaint Contractor with areas and access roads and to represent ODF in administration of the Contract.

b) Periodic inspection of work for compliance and certification of Contractors Work.

c) Maps of PCT Hand thinning and Piling Areas.

d) Any gate key that is necessary to uphold the duties outlined in the Contract, if needed:

a. Contractor is subject to $100 fine if Forest Service Yale Key is not returned to the Forest Service at the end of the project.

Contractor shall return all ODF Furnished Property to the Oregon Department of Forestry in John Day prior to request of final payment. At the end of each field season, Contractor shall return the key.

2.2 Contractor Furnished Items, Materials, and Services

Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, equipment, and materials (except those designated as “ODF furnished property” above), transportation, and incidentals needed to carry out the requirements within the scope of this contract. Contractor will supply their own plastic products (polyethylene or polyvinyl chloride) and/or kraft paper for covering piles. Contractor shall furnish an English-speaking foreman who can also read and write in English to ensure the requirements of this contract are understood. Foreman shall be designated by Contractor and shall work as foreman for the duration of the Contract, unless otherwise approved by Agency. The foreman will be responsible for the supervision of the PCT and Piling and overall quality. The foreman shall keep the equipment/crews working together unless approved by Agency. If an English speaking and reading foreman is not provided the contract can be terminated for cause.

Contractor shall provide employees with sufficient skill and experience to properly perform the work assigned to them. Equipment shall be furnished on a fully operational basis and in good condition with a competent qualified operator. Contractor shall provide operators with sufficient skill and experience to properly perform the assigned work. Operators who, as determined by the Agency Contract Administrator, do not perform their work in a proper and skillful manner shall be removed immediately from the contract by Contractor upon written request of the Agency Contract Administrator.

Contractor shall communicate to the Agency Contract Administrator weekly when they are working on this project regarding any changes in their work schedule.

Contractor is required to provide vehicle transportation for all contract and sub-contract personnel. Neither the U.S. Government nor the State of Oregon will provide any Government owned, leased, or rental vehicles. Travel expenses for Contractor must be included in Contractor’s Bid. Contractor shall not change the number or type of equipment used unless approved by Agency.

Contractor shall provide:

a) All equipment necessary to complete the work specified in this Contract.

b) All costs of equipment, operation, and transportation.

c) Crews each day, with an experienced, qualified foreman, as approved consistent with this Contract.

d) All…