PG_Env_to_ERG_Assignment_APP__2024-02-28.pdf

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PG Environmental LLC (IV0000004003) hereinafter referred to as the "ASSIGNOR," hereby represents and warrants that the ASSIGNOR desires to assign Contract No. CTR054765 for Inspections and Audits of Clean Water Act Facilities, Programs and Activities, hereinafter the “CONTRACT” to Eastern Research Group, Inc. (IV0000004029) hereinafter referred to as the "ASSIGNEE”

ASSIGNOR warrants and represents ASSIGNOR has full right and authority to transfer the CONTRACT and the contract rights upon execution of this document.

THEREFORE, essential to the STATE consenting to the assignment of the Contract from ASSIGNOR to ASSIGNEE, ASSIGNOR and ASSIGNEE represent, warrant, and agree with the STATE to the following statements:

1. ASSIGNEE represents and warrants that:

(a) it has read and understands the terms and conditions of the Contract;

(b) it has thorough knowledge of all work performed by ASSIGNOR under the Contract; and

(c) any remaining work under the Contract can and shall be performed in a timely and satisfactory manner for the remaining Term of the Contract.

2. ASSIGNOR warrants and represents that the CONTRACT is in full force and effect and is fully assignable.

3. ASSIGNOR and ASSIGNEE hereby acknowledge and agree with the STATE that upon the date of signatures that neither

ASSIGNOR nor ASSIGNEE have basis for filing any claim against the STATE in connection with the CONTRACT; and that no event has occurred which itself constitutes or would in the future constitute a default under the terms of the CONTRACT.

4. ASSIGNEE understands and agrees that it shall assume and be responsible for all obligations of ASSIGNOR under the CONTRACT, including but not limited to those pertaining to the quality and workmanship of all work performed by ASSIGNOR, and shall fully warrant such work in accordance with the requirements of the CONTRACT.

5. ASSIGNOR hereby releases and discharges the STATE from any and all claims and liabilities relating to or arising out of the CONTRACT. Further, ASSIGNOR understands and agrees that this consent shall not relieve ASSIGNOR of any of the obligations to be observed and performed by ASSIGNOR under the CONTRACT and that this consent shall not be construed as a waiver or limitation of any right the STATE has or may have against ASSIGNOR, and all rights of the STATE under the CONTRACT and/or under the law are expressly reserved.

As witnessed below the ASSIGNOR and ASSIGNEE have executed this Agreement.

ASSIGNOR:

PG Environmental LLC ASSIGNEE: Eastern Research Group, Inc.

TIN: 20-3507389 TIN: 04-2807100

Taxpayer Identification Number as it appears on IRS Form W-9 Taxpayer Identification Number as it appears on IRS Form W-9

By: By:

Authorized Representative Signature Date Authorized Representative Signature Date

Taylor Mears, Contracts Representative Dickran Babigian, Contracts Director

Printed Name / Title Printed Name / Title

Contract No. CTR054765 is without modification and remains on the terms and conditions contained and shall hereinafter be assigned Contract No. CTR070125. The ASSIGNOR’s obligations under the Contract hereby ends by mutual agreement on the 29th day of February, 2024. After this date, the CTR054765 shall be terminated and only CTR070125 shall be an active state contract.

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The STATE hereby consents to this Assignment to the ASSIGNEE effective as of this 1st day of March, 2024.

STATE OF ARIZONA

Department of Environmental Quality, Procurement Division

By: Date:

Ana Machiche Contracts Manager

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