K6353 ExhibitD.docx

CONTRACT

NO. K6353

FOR

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES – GOVERNMENT CONSULTING AND LOBBY SERVICES

By and Between

WASHINGTON RED RASPBERRY COMMISSION

and

Dated January 15, 2026

CONTRACT NO K6353 – PROFESSIONAL SERVICES – GOVERNMENT CONSULTING AND LOBBY SERVICES 27 (Rev. 2025-08-01)

CONTRACT

NO. K6353

FOR

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES – GOVERNMENT CONSULTING AND LOBBY SERVICES

This Contract (“Contract”) is made and entered into by and between the Washington Red Raspberry Commission, a Washington State governmental agency (“Procuring Agency”) and ____________________, a ________________ (“Contractor”) and is dated and effective as of _______________ __, 20__.

R E C I T A L S A. Pursuant to Legislative direction codified in RCW 39.26, Procuring Agency is authorized to solicit and award contracts, through a competitive procurement process, to obtain goods and/or services for its use, including government consulting and lobby services (“Services”).

B. The Washington Red Raspberry Commission issued Solicitation #6353 dated January 1st, 2026.

C. 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).

D. Procuring Agency evaluated all responses to the Competitive Solicitation and identified Contractor as an/the apparent successful bidder.

E. The purpose of this Contract is to enable Procuring Agency to purchase the Goods and/or Services 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 twelve (12) months, commencing January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2026. Provided, however, that if Contractor is not in default and subject to mutual agreement, the term of this contract may be extended for up to three (3) twelve-month terms.

2. SCOPE – INCLUDED GOODS AND/OR SERVICES & PRICES.

2.1. CONTRACT SCOPE. Pursuant to this Contract, Contractor is authorized to sell and provide only those services set forth in Exhibit A – Included Services for the prices set forth in Exhibit B – Prices for Services.

(a) Services. For purposes of this Contract, “Services” means all services of any nature ordered by Procuring Agency pursuant to this Contract.

2.2. PROCURING AGENCY’S ABILITY TO MODIFY SCOPE OF CONTRACT. Subject to mutual agreement between the parties, Procuring Agency reserves the right to modify the Services included in this Contract; Provided, however, that any such modification shall be effective only upon ten (10) days advance written notice; and Provided further, that any such modification must be within the scope of the Competitive Solicitation for this Contract.

2.3. PRICE CEILING. Although Contractor may offer lower prices to Procuring Agency, during the term of this Contract, Contractor guarantees to provide the Goods and/or Services at no greater than the prices set forth in Exhibit B – Prices for Services.

3. 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 of performance pursuant to this Contract. If, at the time of performance, Contractor cannot make such representations and warranties, Contractor shall not perform and shall, within three (3) business days notify Procuring Agency, in writing, of such breach.

3.1. 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.

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

3.3. 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.

3.4. 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.

3.5. 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.

3.6. 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 judgement 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.

3.7. 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 offence in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (federal, state or local) contract 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) are presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a government entity (federal, state or local) with commission of any of the offense enumerated in subsection (b) of this provision; or (d) had one or more public contracts (federal, state or local) terminated for cause or default.

3.8. 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 Washington State employees.

3.9. 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.

3.10. BEST PRICING. Contractor represents and warrants, Contractor’s prices for the Goods and/Services included in Exhibit B – Prices for Goods/Services) are equal to or less than Contractor’s standard prices generally offered to government/public sector purchasers of such Goods and/or Services under similar terms and conditions. If, during the term of this Contract, Contractor enters into an agreement with any other purchaser that contains more favorable pricing than is provided herein, then this Contract shall be deemed to be amended to provide Purchasers such more favorable pricing upon notice from Enterprise Services to Contractor. To ensure compliance, Enterprise Services, upon seven (7) business days advance written notice to Contractor, may audit Contractor’s records.

3.11. 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; provided, however, that Contractor may rely on the representations of any Purchaser and the Washington Red Raspberry Commission regarding such eligibility. Contractor understands and acknowledges that neither Procuring Agency nor the State of Washington are endorsing Contractor’s goods and/or services or suggesting that such goods and/or services are the best or only solution to their needs. Accordingly, Contractor further represents and warrants that Contractor shall make no reference to Procuring Agency or the State of Washington in any promotional material without the prior written consent of Procuring Agency.

3.12. 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.

3.13. FINANCIALLY SOLVENT. Contractor represents and warrants that Contractor has not commenced bankruptcy proceedings and that there are no judgment, liens, or encumbrances of any kind affecting title to any Goods and/or Services that are the subject of this Contract.

3.14. 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.

3.15. ACCESS EQUITY – CONTRACT REPORTING (if utilizing subcontractors). Contractor represents and warrants, as previously certified in Contractor’s Bidder’s Certification, that Contractor, if utilizing subcontractors to perform this Contract, shall register and report monthly, as Contractor, through Access Equity, Washington’s secure online business diversity vendor management system (B2Gnow), which is managed by Washington’s Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises (OMWBE), any payments to subcontractors pertaining to the Contract. Contractor further represents and warrants, as previously certified in Contractor’s Bidder’s Certification, that Contractor shall use commercially reasonable efforts to ensure that such subcontractors also utilize Access Equity to verify such payment information as reported by Contractor.

3.16. WASHINGTON STATE WORKERS’ RIGHTS (EXECUTIVE ORDER 18-03) [IF APPLICABLE]. 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.

3.17. WASHINGTON SMALL BUSINESS [IF APPLICABLE]. 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.

3.18. CERTIFIED VETERAN-OWNED BUSINESS [IF APPLICABLE]. 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.

3.19. CONTRACT TRANSITION. Contractor represents and warrants that, in the event this Contract is transitioned to another contractor (e.g., Contract expiration or termination), Contractor shall use commercially reasonable efforts to assist Procuring Agency for a period of sixty (60) days to effectuate a smooth transition to another contractor to minimize disruption of service and/or costs to the State of Washington.

4. QUALITY; WARRANTY; REMEDIES.

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

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

4.3. FAILURE TO REMEDY. If Contractor does not remedy a defect or nonconformity within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of written notice from Procuring Agency, or if an emergency exists rendering it impossible or impractical for Procuring Agency to have Contractor provide a remedy, Procuring Agency 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 Procuring Agency for its actual costs or, at Procuring Agency’s option, Procuring Agency shall offset the costs incurred from amounts owing to Contractor.

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

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

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

5.2. ACCIDENT AND INJURY REPORTING. If Contractor, its agents, employees, or subcontractors are present at Procuring Agency’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 Procuring Agency in any investigation of incidents.

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

5.4. 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.

6. PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES.

6.1. OWNERSHIP OF DELIVERABLES. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, the parties understand and agree that Procuring Agency shall own all rights to any plans, reports, or other deliverables provided to Procuring Agency pursuant to this Contract. The copyright in all works of authorship created pursuant to this Contract shall be owned by the State of Washington. All such works or portions of works created by the Contractor are hereby agreed to be "works made for hire" within the meaning of 17 U.S.C. § 201. If, however, the State of Washington is not able to obtain copyright ownership under the statutory provisions for "works made for hire," then Contractor hereby assigns to State of Washington all right, title, and interest in: (a) the copyright to Contractor’s work of authorship ("Work") and contribution to any such Work ("Contribution"); (b) any registrations and copyright applications, along with any renewals and extensions thereof, relating to the Contribution or the Work; (c) all works based upon, derived from, or incorporating the Contribution or the Work; (d) all income, royalties, damages, claims and payments now or hereafter due or payable with respect to the Contribution or the Work; (e) all causes of action, either in law or in equity, for past, present, or future infringement of copyright related to the Contribution or the Work, and all rights corresponding to any of the foregoing, throughout the world. In addition, to the extent any applicable law or treaty prohibits the transfer or assignment of any moral rights or rights of restraint the Contractor has in the Contribution or the Work, the Contractor waives those rights as to State of Washington, its successors, licensees, and assigns.

6.2. CONTRACTOR KEY STAFF CHANGES. Except in the case of a leave of absence, sickness, death, termination of employment or unpaid or paid leave of absence, agreed upon Key Staff must not be changed during the term of this Contract. Otherwise, any change in Key Staff must be agreed in writing between the parties. During the term of the Contract, Procuring Agency reserves the right to approve or disapprove of Contractor and Subcontractor Key Staff assigned to perform services as required by this Contract, or to require the removal or reassignment of any Contractor or Subcontractor Key Staff found unacceptable by Procuring Agency, subject to Procuring Agency’s compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Contractor must provide Procuring Agency with a resume of any member of its Key Staff or a Subcontractor’s Key Staff assigned to or proposed for any aspect of performance under this Contract prior to commencing any Services.

In the event that proposed Contractor resources are unavailable to deliver the work, Contractor must staff the project with resources with equal or greater skills and capabilities, subject to approval from Procuring Agency.

Procuring Agency must be notified of any change in Contractor Key Staff as soon as practicable but in no event less than five (5) working days after removal of such staff from their duties in support of this Contract. Contractor must provide resumes and describe the roles and responsibilities of any replacement staff to Procuring Agency as soon as practicable but in no event less than five (5) working days prior to the date that such staff begin work under this Contract. Procuring Agency reserves the right, in its sole judgement, to approve or reject such replacement staff. Procuring Agency’s approval of such staff shall not be unreasonably withheld.

7. INVOICING & PAYMENT.

9.1 CONTRACTOR INVOICE. Contractor shall submit properly itemized invoices to Procuring Agency’s designated invoicing contact for Goods and/or Services delivered under this Contract. Such invoices shall itemize the following:

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

(c) Contractor’s Federal Tax Identification Number;

(d) Date(s) of delivery;

(e) Applicable Goods and/or Services;

(f) Invoice amount;

(g) Applicable taxes; and

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

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

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

7.4. ADVANCE PAYMENT PROHIBITED. Except as authorized by law, Contractor shall not request or receive advance payment for any Goods and/or Services furnished by Contractor pursuant to this Contract.

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

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

8. CONTRACT MANAGEMENT.

8.1. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION & NOTICES. Except for legal notices, the parties hereby designate the following contract administrators as the respective single points of contact for purposes of contract administration for this Contract. Procuring Agency’s contract administrator shall provide contract administrative oversight. Contractor’s contract administrator shall be Contractor’s principal contact for invoice/billing activities under this Contract. The parties may change contract administrators by written notice as set forth below.

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

Attn: Gavin Willis Executive Director 204 Hawley St Lynden, WA 98264

Tel: (360) 354-8767 Email: gavin@redrazz.org Attn: _________________________ Tel: (___) __________ Email: _______________

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

8.2. CONTRACTOR CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE. Contractor shall designate a customer service representative (and inform Procuring Agency of the same) who shall be responsible for addressing Procuring Agency’s issues pertaining to this Contract.

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

Attn: Gavin Willis 204 Hawley St Lynden, WA 98264

Email: gavin@redrazz.org Attn: _________________________ Email: _______________

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

9. RECORDS RETENTION & AUDITS.

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

9.2. AUDIT. Washington Red Raspberry Commission reserves the right to audit, or have a designated third-party audit, applicable records to ensure that Contractor properly has invoiced Procuring Agency. Accordingly, Contractor shall permit Procuring Agency and any other duly authorized agent of a governmental agency, to audit, inspect, examine, copy and/or transcribe Contractor’s books, documents, papers and records directly pertinent to this Contract for the purpose of making audits, examinations, excerpts, and transcriptions. This right shall survive for a period of six (6) years following expiration or termination of this Contract or final payment, whichever is later; Provided, however, that if any litigation, claim, or audit is commenced prior to the expiration of this period, such period shall extend until all such litigation, claims, or audits have been resolved.

10. INSURANCE.

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

10.2. WORKERS COMPENSATION. Contractor shall comply with applicable workers compensation statutes and regulations (e.g., RCW Title 51, Industrial Insurance). If Contractor fails to provide industrial insurance coverage or fails to pay premiums or penalties on behalf of its employees as may be required by law, Procuring Agency may terminate this Contract. This provision does not waive any of the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) rights to collect from Contractor. If Contractor performs Services on Procuring Agency’s behalf in the State of Washington, and only to the extent of claims against Contractor by Procuring Agency under the Indemnity obligations in this Contract, Contractor expressly waives any immunity it may be granted under the Washington State Industrial Insurance Act, Title 51 RCW. Contractor’s indemnification obligation shall not be limited in any way by any limitation on the amount or type of damages, compensation, or benefits payable to or for any third party under workers’ compensation acts, disability benefit acts, or other employee benefit acts. The parties expressly acknowledge and certify that the waiver of immunity under Title 51 RCW was mutually negotiated and agreed upon.

11. CLAIMS.

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11.2. ASSUMPTION OF RISKS; CLAIMS BETWEEN THE PARTIES. Contractor assumes sole responsibility and all risks of personal injury or property damage to itself and its employees and agents in connection with Contractor’s operations under this Contract. Procuring Agency has made no representations regarding any factor affecting Contractor’s risks. Contractor shall pay for all damage to any of the Washington Red Raspberry Commission’s property resulting directly or indirectly from Contractor’s acts or omissions under this Contract.

11.3. THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS; GENERAL INDEMNITY. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor shall defend, indemnify, and hold Procuring Agency and its employees and agents harmless from and against all claims, demands, judgments, assessments, damages, penalties, fines, costs, liabilities or losses including, without limitation, sums paid in settlement of claims, attorneys’ fees, consultant fees, and expert fees (collectively “Claims”) to the extent arising out of Contractor’s or its successors’, agents’, and subcontractors’ negligence, other tortious fault, or intentional misconduct under this Contract. The parties agree that if there are any limitations of Contractor’s liability, including a limitation of liability clause for anyone for whom the Contractor is responsible, such limitations of liability shall not apply to injuries to persons (including death) damages to property, data breach, and/or intellectual property infringement. Contractor shall take all steps needed to keep Procuring Agency’s property free of liens arising from Contractor’s activities, and promptly obtain or bond the release of any such liens that may be filed.

11.4. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDEMNITY. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor shall defend, indemnify, and hold Procuring Agency and its employees and agents harmless from and against any and all Claims resulting from allegations of infringement of any patents, copyrights, trade secret, or similar intellectual property rights covering the Goods and/or Services provided, or the use of the Goods and/or Services under this Contract. If Procuring Agency’s use of the Goods and/or Services provided by Contractor is enjoined based on an intellectual property infringement Claim, Contractor shall, at its own expense, either procure for Procuring Agency the right to continue using the Goods and/or Services or, after consulting with Procuring Agency and obtaining Procuring Agency’s consent, replace or modify the Goods and/or Services with substantially similar and functionally equivalent non-infringing Goods and/or Services.

12. DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties shall cooperate to resolve any dispute pertaining to this Contract efficiently, as timely as practicable, and at the lowest possible level with authority to resolve such dispute. If, however, a dispute persists and cannot be resolved, it may be escalated within each organization. In such situation, upon notice by either party, each party, within five (5) business days shall reduce its description of the dispute to writing and deliver it to the other party. The receiving party then shall have three (3) business days to review and respond in writing. In the event that the parties cannot then agree on a resolution of the dispute, the parties shall schedule a conference between the respective senior managers of each organization to attempt to resolve the dispute. In the event the parties cannot agree, either party may resort to court to resolve the dispute.

13. TERMINATION; EXPIRATION; SUSPENSION; & REMEDIES.

13.1. TERMINATION. This Contract may be terminated: (a) upon the mutual written agreement of the parties; (b) by the non-breaching party where the breach is not cured within thirty (30) calendar days after written notice of breach is delivered to the breaching party, unless a different time for cure is otherwise stated in this Contract; and (c) as otherwise expressly provided for in this Contract. This Contract shall terminate automatically and without further action if a party becomes insolvent or is placed in receivership, reorganization, liquidation, or bankruptcy. In addition to any other available remedies, the non-breaching party may terminate this Contract as provided in subsection (b) above without further liability by written notice to the breaching party. A termination for breach shall not affect rights or obligations accrued or owed before the effective date of the termination notice.

13.2. TERMINATION FOR NONAPPROPRIATION OR REDUCTION OF FUNDS OR CHANGES IN LAW. Procuring Agency may suspend or terminate this Contract, at the sole discretion of Procuring Agency or, as applicable, if Procuring Agency reasonably determines that: (a) a change in Federal or State legislation or applicable laws materially affects the ability of either party to perform under the terms of this Contract; or (b) that a change in available funds affects Procuring Agency’s ability to pay Contractor. A change of available funds as used in this section includes, but is not limited to, a change in Federal or State funding, whether as a result of a legislative act or by order of the President or the Governor. If a written notice is delivered under this provision, Procuring Agency shall reimburse Contractor for Goods properly ordered and/or Services properly performed until the effective date of said notice. Except as stated in this provision, in the event of termination for nonappropriation or reduction of funds or changes in law, Procuring Agency shall have no obligation or liability to Contractor.

13.3. TERMINATION FOR PUBLIC CONVENIENCE. Procuring Agency, for public convenience, may terminate this Contract; Provided, however, that such termination for public convenience must, in Procuring Agency’s judgment, be in the best interest of the State of Washington; and Provided further, that such termination for public convenience shall only be effective upon sixty (60) days prior written notice; and Provided further, that such termination for public convenience shall not relieve Procuring Agency from payment for Goods and/or Services already ordered as of the effective date of such notice. Except as stated in this provision, in the event of such termination for public convenience, Procuring Agency shall not have any obligation or liability to Contractor.

13.4. EXPIRATION – PROCURING AGENCY’S OBLIGATIONS. Upon expiration of this Contract, Procuring Agency’s shall accept and take delivery of all outstanding and not yet fulfilled orders and pay Contractor the price as set out in the Contract.

13.5. EXPIRATION OR TERMINATION – CONTRACTOR’S OBLIGATIONS. Upon expiration or termination of this Contract, Contractor shall: (a) continue to fulfill its warranty obligations with respect to any Goods and/or Services sold hereunder and all provisions of the Contract that, by their nature, would continue beyond the expiration, termination, or cancellation of the Contract shall so continue and survive; and (b) promptly return to Procuring Agency all keys, badges, and other materials supplied by Procuring Agency pursuant to this Contract.

13.6. DEFAULT. Any of the following events shall constitute cause for Procuring Agency to declare Contractor in default of this Contract:

(a) Contractor fails to perform or comply with any of the terms or conditions of this Contract;

(b) Contractor fails to maintain the insurance coverages specified herein or timely provide to Procuring Agency the Certificate of Insurance and updates thereto specified herein;

(c) Contractor breaches any representation or warranty provided herein; or

(d) Contractor enters into proceedings relating to bankruptcy, whether voluntary or involuntary.

13.7. SUSPENSION & TERMINATION FOR DEFAULT. Procuring Agency may suspend Contractor’s operations under this Contract immediately by written cure notice of any default. Suspension shall continue until the default is remedied to Procuring Agency’s reasonable satisfaction; Provided, however, that, if after twenty (20) calendar days from such a suspension notice, Contractor remains in default, Procuring Agency may terminate Contractor’s rights under this Contract. All of Contractor’s obligations to Procuring Agency survive termination of Contractor’s rights under this Contract, until such obligations have been fulfilled.

13.8. REMEDIES FOR DEFAULT.

(a) Procuring Agency’s rights to suspend and terminate Contractor’s rights under this Contract are in addition to all other available remedies.

(b) In the event of termination for default, Procuring Agency may exercise any remedy provided by law including, without limitation, the right to procure replacement Goods and/or Services. In such event, Contractor shall be liable to Procuring Agency for damages as authorized by law including, but not limited to, any price difference between the Contract price and the replacement or cover price as well as any administrative and/or transaction costs directly related to such replacement procurement – e.g., the cost of the competitive procurement.

13.9. LIMITATION ON DAMAGES. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, the parties agree that in no event shall any party be liable to the other for exemplary or punitive damages; Provided, however, that nothing contained in this Section shall in any way exclude or limit: (a) a party’s liability for all damages arising out of that party’s intentional acts or omissions; (b) the operation of any Goods and/or Services warranty provided in this Contract; or (c) damages subject to the Intellectual Property Indemnity section of this Contract. Any limitation of either party’s obligations under this Contract, by delivery slips or other documentation is void.

13.10. SUSPENSION/TERMINATION PROCEDURE. Regardless of basis, in the event of suspension or termination (in full or in part), the parties shall cooperate to ensure an orderly and efficient suspension or termination. Accordingly, Contractor shall deliver to Procuring Agency all Goods and/or Services that are complete (or with approval from Procuring Agency, substantially complete) and Procuring Agency shall inspect, accept, and pay for the same in accordance with this Contract. Unless directed by Procuring Agency to the contrary, Contractor shall not process any orders after notice of suspension or termination inconsistent therewith.

14. PUBLIC INFORMATION & PUBLIC RECORDS DISCLOSURE REQUESTS.

14.1. WASHINGTON’S PUBLIC RECORDS ACT. Unless statutorily exempt from public disclosure, this Contract and all related records are subject to public disclosure as required by Washington’s Public Records Act, RCW 42.56.

14.2. CONTRACTOR’S OBLIGATION. Contractor shall identify and mark the precise portion(s) of the relevant page(s) of any records provided to Procuring Agency that Contractor believes are statutorily exempt from disclosure and identify the precise statutory basis for exemption from disclosure. In addition, if, in Contractor’s judgment, certain portions of such records are not statutorily exempt from disclosure but are sensitive because particular portions of Contractor’s records (NOT including pricing) include highly confidential, proprietary, or trade secret information (or the equivalent) that Contractor protects through the regular use of confidentiality or similar agreements and routine enforcements through court enforcement actions, Contractor shall identify and mark the precise portion(s) of the relevant page(s) of any records that include such sensitive information.

14.3. PROCURING AGENCY’S OBLIGATION. In the event that Procuring Agency receives a public records disclosure request pertaining to records that Contractor has submitted and marked either as (a) statutorily exempt from disclosure; or (b) sensitive Procuring Agency, prior to disclosure, shall do the following: Procuring Agency’s Public Records Officer shall review any records marked by Contractor as statutorily exempt from disclosure. In those situations, where the designation comports with the stated statutory exemption from disclosure, Procuring Agency shall redact or withhold the record(s) as appropriate. For records marked ‘sensitive’ or for records where Procuring Agency determines that no statutory exemption to disclosure applies or is unable to determine whether the stated statutory exemption to disclosure properly applies, Procuring Agency shall notify Contractor, at the address provided in the Contract, of the public records disclosure request and identify the date that Procuring Agency intends to release the record(s) (including records marked ‘sensitive’ or exempt from disclosure) to the requester unless Contractor, at Contractor’s sole expense, timely obtains a court order enjoining Procuring Agency from such disclosure. In the event Contractor fails to timely file a motion for a court order enjoining such disclosure, Procuring Agency shall release the requested record(s) on the date specified. Contractor’s failure properly to identify exempted or sensitive information or timely respond after notice of request for public disclosure has been given shall be deemed a waiver by Contractor of any claim that such records are exempt or protected from public disclosure.

15. GENERAL PROVISIONS.

15.1. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this Contract.

15.2. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW. Contractor shall comply with all applicable law. Contractor shall obtain all necessary permits and approvals and give all stipulations, certifications, and representations that may be required for it to perform this Contract.

15.3. NONDISCRIMINATION.

(a) Nondiscrimination Requirement. During the term of this Contract, Contractor, including any subcontractor, shall not discriminate on the bases enumerated at RCW 49.60.530(3). In addition, Contractor, including any subcontractor, shall give written notice of this nondiscrimination requirement to any labor organizations with which Contractor, or subcontractor, has a collective bargaining or other agreement.

(b) Obligation to Cooperate. Contractor, including any subcontractor, shall cooperate and comply with any Washington state agency investigation regarding any allegation that Contractor, including any subcontractor, has engaged in discrimination prohibited by this Contract pursuant to RCW 49.60.530(3).

(c) Default. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, Procuring Agency may suspend Contractor, including any subcontractor, upon notice of a failure to participate and cooperate with any state agency investigation into alleged discrimination prohibited by this Contract, pursuant to RCW 49.60.530(3). Any such suspension shall remain in place until Procuring Agency receives notification that Contractor, including any subcontractor, is cooperating with the investigating state agency. In the event Contractor, or subcontractor, is determined to have engaged in discrimination identified at RCW 49.60.530(3), Procuring Agency may terminate this Contract in whole or in part, and Contractor, subcontractor, or both, may be referred for debarment as provided in RCW 39.26.200. Contractor or subcontractor may be given a reasonable time in which to cure this noncompliance, including implementing conditions consistent with any court-ordered injunctive relief or settlement agreement.

(d) Remedies for Breach. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, in the event of Contract termination or suspension for engaging in discrimination, Contractor, subcontractor, or both, shall be liable for contract damages as authorized by law including, but not limited to, any cost difference between the original contract and the replacement or cover contract and all administrative costs directly related to the replacement contract, which damages are distinct from any penalties imposed under Chapter 49.60, RCW. Procuring Agency shall have the right to deduct from any monies due to Contractor or subcontractor, or that thereafter become due, an amount for damages Contractor or subcontractor will owe Procuring Agency for default under this provision.

15.4. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Contract constitutes the entire agreement and understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, and understandings between them. There are no representations or understandings of any kind not set forth herein.

15.5. AMENDMENT OR MODIFICATION. Except as set forth herein, this Contract may not be amended or modified except in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative of each party.

15.6. AUTHORITY. Each party to this Contract, and each individual signing on behalf of each party, hereby represents and warrants to the other that it has full power and authority to enter into this Contract and that its execution, delivery, and performance of this Contract has been fully authorized and approved, and that no further approvals or consents are required to bind such party.

15.7. NO AGENCY. The parties agree that no agency, partnership, or joint venture of any kind shall be or is intended to be created by or under this Contract. Neither party is an agent of the other party nor authorized to obligate it.

15.8. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. The parties intend that an independent contractor relationship is created by this Contract. Contractor and its employees or agents performing under this Contract are not employees or agents of Procuring Agency. Contractor shall not have authorization, express or implied, to bind Procuring Agency to any agreement, liability, or understanding, except as expressly set forth herein. Contractor and its employees and agents are not entitled to unemployment insurance or worker’s compensation benefits through Procuring Agency or the State of Washington, and Procuring Agency and the State of Washington shall not pay for or otherwise provide such coverage for Contractor and its employees and agents.

15.9. ASSIGNMENT. Contractor may not assign its rights under this Contract without Procuring Agency’s prior written consent and Procuring Agency may consider any attempted assignment without such consent to be void; Provided, however, that, if Contractor provides written notice to Procuring Agency within thirty (30) calendar days, Contractor may assign its rights under this Contract in full to any parent, subsidiary, or affiliate of Contractor that controls or is controlled by or under common control with Contractor, is merged or consolidated with Contractor, or purchases a majority or controlling interest in the ownership or assets of Contractor. Unless otherwise agreed, Contractor guarantees prompt performance of all obligations under this Contract notwithstanding any prior assignment of its rights.

15.10. BINDING EFFECT; SUCCESSORS & ASSIGNS. This Contract shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns.

15.11. ASSIGNMENT OF ANTITRUST RIGHTS Regarding Purchased Goods and/or Services. Contractor irrevocably assigns to Procuring Agency, on behalf of the State of Washington, any claim for relief or cause of action which Contractor now has or which may accrue to the Contractor in the future by reason of any violation of state or federal antitrust laws in connection with any Services provided in Washington for the purpose of carrying out the Contractor’s obligations under this Contract, including, at Procuring Agency’s option, the right to control any such litigation on such claim for relief or cause of action.

15.12. FORCE MAJEURE. Except for payment of sums due, neither party shall be liable to the other or deemed in breach under this Contract if, and to the extent that, such party's performance of this Contract is prevented by reason of force majeure. The term “force majeure” means an occurrence that causes a delay that is beyond the control of the party affected and could not have been avoided by exercising reasonable diligence. Force majeure shall include acts of God, war, riots, strikes, fire, floods, epidemics, or other similar occurrences. If either party is delayed by force majeure, said party shall provide written notification within forty-eight (48) hours. The notification shall provide evidence of the force majeure to the satisfaction of the other party. Such delay shall cease as soon as practicable and written notification of same shall likewise be provided. So far as consistent with the rights reserved below, the time of completion shall be extended by Contract amendment for a period of time equal to the time that the results or effects of such delay prevented the delayed party from performing in accordance with this Contract. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, in the event that a Contractor-declared force majeure event lasts for more than thirty (30) days, Procuring Agency shall have the right to terminate the Contract and/or purchase the Services set forth in this Contract; Provided, however, that in such event, Contractor shall not be liable to Procuring Agency for any price difference for such Services.

15.13. FEDERAL FUNDS. To the extent that Procuring Agency uses federal funds to purchase Services pursuant to this Contract, Procuring Agency shall specify any applicable requirement or certification that must be satisfied by Contractor as a condition of payment and Contractor shall adhere to such applicable federal requirements and/or certifications.

15.14. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Contract is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall not affect or invalidate the remainder of this Contract, and to this end the…