S-62800-00014366 Attachment A Sample Contract.docx

ATTACHMENT A

State of Oregon Contract for Services PO-62800-XXXXXXXX

This Contract for Services (this “Contract”) is by and between the State of Oregon, acting through its Oregon Forest Resources Institute, (“Agency)” and _______________, an Oregon _________________ corporation (“Contractor”) and is effective as of the Effective Date.

Contractor’s Contract Administrator for this Contract is:

Name Company Address Phone Email

Agency's Contract Administrator for this Contract is:

Kathy Storm Director of Business Operations Oregon Forest Resources Institute 9755 SW Barnes Road, Suite 225 Portland, OR 97225 503-805-0855 storm@ofri.org

Either party may change its Contract Administrator by providing the other notice in compliance with Section 17.6 of this Contract.

Contract Term.

The “Effective Date” of this Contract is the later of (i) October 1, 2025 or (ii) 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 September 30, 2030, with options to renew for two additional five (5) year extensions resulting in a total of twelve (15) years.

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);

Exhibit C (Independent Contractor Certification); and The foregoing documents and Exhibits are attached hereto and made a part of the Contract by this reference.

Services.

Performance of Services. Contractor shall perform the services (the “Services”) and deliver to agency the deliverables (“Deliverables”) set forth in Exhibit A, the Statement of Work (the “Statement of Work”). The Statement of Work includes the delivery schedule for the Deliverables and Services. Contractor shall perform the Services in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Contract.

Submission and Acceptance of Deliverables. When the Statement of Work requires Contractor to deliver Deliverables to Agency, then Contractor shall deliver Deliverables that comply with the requirements and acceptance criteria set forth in the Statement of Work. Contractor shall provide written notice to Agency upon delivery of a completed Deliverables to Agency. By no later than (i) 15 business days after receipt of such notice, or (ii) the date or period for review set forth in the Statement of Work, Agency will determine whether the Deliverables has the characteristics and otherwise meets the acceptance criteria set forth in the Statement of Work. If Agency determines that the Deliverables has the characteristics and meets acceptance criteria set forth in the Statement of Work in all material respects, Agency will notify Contractor in writing of Agency’s acceptance of the Deliverables.

Rejection of Deliverables; Corrections. If Agency determines that a Deliverables does not have the characteristics or otherwise meet the acceptance criteria set forth in the Statement of Work in all material respects, Agency will notify Contractor in writing of Agency’s rejection of the Deliverables, and describe in reasonable detail in such notice the Agency’s basis for rejection of the Deliverables. Upon receipt of notice of non-acceptance, Contractor shall, within a 15 business day period, modify or improve the Deliverables at Contractor’s sole expense so that the Deliverables has the characteristics described in the Statement of Work and meets, in all material respects, the acceptance criteria, and notify the Agency in writing that it has completed such modifications or improvements and re-tender the Deliverables to Agency. Agency will thereafter review the modified or improved Deliverables within 15 business days of receipt of the Contractor's delivery of the Deliverables. Failure of the Deliverables to have the characteristics or meet in all material respects the acceptance criteria set forth in the Statement of Work after the second submission will constitute a default by Contractor. In the event of such default, Agency may either, (i) notify Contractor of such default and instruct Contractor to modify or improve the Deliverables as set forth in this Section, or (ii) notify Contractor of such default and pursue its remedies for default provided for by law or the terms of 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.

Invoices. Contractor shall submit invoices to Agency as set forth in the Statement of Work or, if not set forth therein, to Agency’s Contract Administrator. Contractor may submit invoices in accordance with the payment schedule set forth in the Statement of Work or, if no payment schedule is set forth therein, then no more frequently than once per month for accepted Deliverables and Services The invoices must describe all Services performed with particularity, including the dates Contractor performed the Services for which it is requesting payment, and by whom the Services were performed and shall itemize and explain all expenses that this Contract requires Agency to pay and for which Contractor claims reimbursement.

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.

RESERVED

RESERVED

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 (including Section 9), 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 Section 8 are in addition to, and not in lieu of, any other warranties set forth elsewhere in this Contract.

Ownership of Work Product.

Definitions. As used in this Section 9, and elsewhere in this Contract, the following terms have the meanings set forth below:

1.1.11. “Contractor Intellectual Property” means any intellectual property owned by Contractor and developed independently from the Services.

1.1.12. “Third Party Intellectual Property” means any intellectual property owned by parties other than Agency or Contractor.

1.1.13. “Work Product” means everything that is originally made, conceived, discovered, or reduced to practice by Contractor or Contractor’s subcontractors or agents (either alone or with others) pursuant to this Contract, including every invention, modification, discovery, design, development, customization, configuration, improvement, process, work of authorship, documentation, formula, datum, technique, know how, secret, or intellectual property right whatsoever or any interest therein (whether patentable or not patentable or registerable under copyright or similar statutes or subject to analogous protection).

Original Works. All Work Product created by Contractor pursuant to the Services, including derivative works and compilations of Work Product, and whether or not such Work Product is considered a work made for hire or an employment to invent, is the exclusive property of Agency. Agency and Contractor agree that such Work Product is “work made for hire” of which Agency is the author within the meaning of the United States Copyright Act. If for any reason the Work Product is not “work made for hire,” Contractor hereby irrevocably assigns to Agency any and all of its rights, title, and interest in all Work Product, whether arising from copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret, or any other state or federal intellectual property law or doctrine. Upon Agency’s reasonable request, Contractor shall execute such further documents and instruments necessary to fully vest such rights in Agency. Contractor forever waives any and all rights relating to Work Product, including without limitation, any and all rights arising under 17 USC §106A or any other rights of identification of authorship or rights of approval, restriction or limitation on use or subsequent modifications.

License in Contractor Intellectual Property. In the event that a Deliverables delivered by Contractor under this Contract is or is a derivative work based on Contractor Intellectual Property, or is a compilation that includes Contractor Intellectual Property, Contractor hereby grants to Agency an irrevocable, non-exclusive, perpetual, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, prepare derivative works based upon, distribute copies of, perform and display the pre-existing elements of the Contractor Intellectual Property employed in the Deliverables, and to authorize others to do the same on Agency’s behalf.

License in Third Party Intellectual Property. In the event that a Deliverables delivered by Contractor under this Contract is or is a derivative work based on Third Party Intellectual Property, or is a compilation that includes Third Party Intellectual Property, Contractor shall secure on the Agency’s behalf and in the name of the Agency an irrevocable, non-exclusive, perpetual, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, prepare derivative works based upon, distribute copies of, perform and display the pre-existing elements of the Third Party Intellectual Property employed in the Deliverables, and to authorize others to do the same on Agency’s behalf.

No Rights. Except as expressly set forth in this Contract, nothing in this Contract may be construed as granting to or conferring upon Contractor any right, title, or interest in any intellectual property that is now owned or subsequently owned by Agency. Except as expressly set forth in this Contract, nothing in this Contract may be construed as granting to or conferring upon Agency any right, title, or interest in any Contractor Intellectual Property that is now owned or subsequently owned by Contractor.

Marks. Neither party grants the other the right to use its trademarks, trade names, service marks or other designations in any promotion or publication without prior written consent. Each party grants only the licenses and rights specified in this Contract.

RESERVED

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 Section 11.1, 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 ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO (i) SECTION 10, OR (ii) SECTION 11, CONTRACTOR’S LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES FOR ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER SHALL BE LIMITED TO ONE AND ONE HALF TIMES THE MAXIMUM-NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF THIS CONTRACT.

EXCEPT FOR LIABILITY TO THIRD PERSONS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO (i) SECTION 10, OR (ii) SECTION 11, 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:

1.1.14. 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

1.1.15. 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

1.1.16. 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

1.1.17. 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 14.1, 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:

1.1.18. Termination of this Contract under Section 14.6.2; or

1.1.19. 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

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

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

1.1.22. 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 14.2 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 14.1, then Contractor will be entitled to the same remedies as if this Contract was terminated pursuant to Section 14.6.1.

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

1.1.23. 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

1.1.24. 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 14.6.1, or is in default under Section 14.4, and whether or not Contractor elects to exercise its right to terminate the Contract under Section 14.6.3, 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 14.5, Contractor shall pay immediately any excess to Agency upon written demand.

Termination.

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

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

1.1.25.2. 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

1.1.25.3. 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.

1.1.26. 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 14.1.

1.1.27. 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 14.4.

RESERVED

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.

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 all tax laws of this state and all applicable tax laws of any political subdivision of this state.

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.

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 17.3, 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 to Contractor or Agency at the email address set forth in this Contract, or to such other addresses or numbers as either party may indicate pursuant to this Section 17.5. 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. 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.

Signatures. The Parties, by execution of this Agreement, hereby acknowledge that their signing representatives have read this Agreement, understand it, have authority to execute it, and agree to be bound by its terms and conditions.

(CONTRACTOR) STATE OF OREGON by and through its Oregon Forest Resources Institute

Paul Betts, Board Chair Date

Exhibit A Statement of Work

I. General Information.

Contractor shall serve as OFRI’s proofreader/AP style advisor/editor to review content for its printed materials and online. OFRI’s audiences include the public, forest landowners and K-12 audiences. Contractor shall ensure that these publications and Web content are written using grammar, spelling and style consistent with the Associated Press Stylebook. Contractor will also be advised on a few style-related items unique to OFRI. On an occasional basis, Contractor may also be asked to provide editorial services to improve content clarity, readability and tight writing.

II. Services and Deliverables.

At the request OFRI, Contractor shall:

a. Review Microsoft Word documents and PDF versions of draft publications that are already in production for punctuation, grammar and style consistent with the Associated Press Stylebook and additional style guidelines offered by OFRI.

b. Upon request of the public affairs manager or other OFRI staff, offer editorial comments for clarity and readability.

c. Work on all projects off premises, except for occasional meetings.

d. Deliver comments to Microsoft Word documents via e-mail and using the “track changes” feature of that program.

e. Deliver comments to PDF documents via e-mail and using the highlight and insert text/comment feature of that program.

III. Compensation.

a. Agency will pay Contractor $_______ per hour for work performed under this Contract. Travel expenses are not allowed under this Contract.

IV. Invoices. Contractor shall submit monthly invoices to Agency for services performed and expenses, if applicable. The invoices must describe all Services performed with particularity, including the dates Contractor performed the Services for which it is requesting payment. Invoices shall be sent to Joni Nebril, OFRI, by email nebril@ofri.org.

Exhibit B

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Contractor shall obtain at Contractor’s expense the insurance specified in this Exhibit prior to performing under this Contract. Contractor shall maintain such insurance in full force and at its own expense throughout the duration of this Contract, as required by any extended reporting period or continuous claims made coverage requirements, and all warranty periods that apply. Contractor shall obtain the following insurance from insurance companies or entities that are authorized to transact the business of insurance and issue coverage in the State of Oregon and that are acceptable to Agency. All coverage shall be primary and non-contributory with any other insurance and self-insurance, with the exception of Professional Liability and Workers’ Compensation. Contractor shall pay for all deductibles, self-insured retention, and self-insurance, if any.

If Contractor maintains broader coverage and/or higher limits than the minimums shown in this Exhibit, Agency requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage and/or higher limits maintained by Contractor.

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION & EMPLOYERS’ LIABILITY:

All employers, including Contractor, that employ subject workers, as defined in ORS 656.027, shall comply with ORS 656.017, and provide Workers’ Compensation Insurance coverage for those workers, unless they meet the requirement for an exemption under ORS 656.126(2). Contractor shall require and ensure that each of its subcontractors complies with these requirements. If Contractor is a subject employer, as defined in ORS 656.023, Contractor shall also obtain Employers' Liability Insurance coverage with limits not less than $500,000 each accident.

If Contractor is an employer subject to any other state’s Workers’ Compensation law, Contactor shall provide Workers’ Compensation Insurance coverage for its employees as required by applicable Workers’ Compensation laws including Employers’ Liability Insurance coverage with limits not less than $500,000 and shall require and ensure that each of its out-of-state subcontractors complies with these requirements.

As applicable, Contractor shall obtain coverage to discharge all responsibilities and liabilities that arise out of or relate to the Jones Act with limits of no less than $5,000,000 and/or the Longshoremen’s and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act.

COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY:

Contractor shall provide Commercial General Liability Insurance covering bodily injury and property damage in a form and with coverage that are satisfactory to the State of Oregon. This insurance must include personal and advertising injury liability, products and completed operations, contractual liability coverage for the indemnity provided under this Contract, and have no limitation of coverage to designated premises, project, or operation. Coverage must be written on an occurrence basis in an amount of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and not less than $2,000,000 annual aggregate limit.

AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY INSURANCE:

|_| Required |X| Not required Contractor shall provide Automobile Liability Insurance covering Contractor’s business use including coverage for all owned, non-owned, or hired vehicles with a combined single limit of not less than $__________________ for bodily injury and property damage. This coverage may be written in combination with the Commercial General Liability Insurance (with separate limits for Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability). Use of personal automobile liability insurance coverage may be acceptable if evidence that the policy includes a business use endorsement is provided.

PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY:

|_| Required |X| Not required Contractor shall provide Professional Liability Insurance covering any damages caused by an error, omission or any negligent acts related to the services to be provided under this Contract by the Contractor and Contractor’s subcontractors, agents, officers or employees in an amount not less than $_______________ per claim and not less than $__________________ annual aggregate limit.

If coverage is provided on a claims made basis, then either an extended reporting period of not less than 24 months shall be included in the Professional Liability insurance coverage, or the Contractor shall provide Continuous Claims Made coverage as stated below.

NETWORK SECURITY AND PRIVACY LIABILITY:

|_| Required |X| Not required Contractor shall provide Network Security and Privacy Liability Insurance for the duration of this Contract and for the period of time in which Contractor (or its business associates or subcontractor(s)) maintains, possesses, stores, or has access to Agency or client data, whichever is longer, with a combined single limit of not less than $______________ per claim or incident. This insurance must include coverage for third party claims and for losses, thefts, unauthorized disclosures, access or use of Agency or client data (which may include, but is not limited to, Personally Identifiable Information (“PII”), Payment Card Data and Protected Health Information (“PHI”)) in any format, including coverage for accidental loss, theft, unauthorized disclosure access or use of Agency data.

POLLUTION LIABILITY:

|_| Required |X| Not required Contractor shall provide Pollution Liability Insurance covering Contractor’s or appropriate subcontractor’s liability for bodily injury, property damage and environmental damage resulting from sudden accidental and gradual pollution and related cleanup costs incurred by Contractor, all arising out of the goods delivered or Services (including transportation risk) performed under this Contract with a combined single limit per occurrence not less than $__________________ and not less than $____________________ annual aggregate limit.

An endorsement to the Commercial General Liability or Automobile Liability policy, covering Contractor’s or subcontractor’ liability for bodily injury, property damage and environmental damage resulting from sudden accidental and gradual pollution and related clean-up cost incurred by the Contractor that arise from the goods delivered or Services (including transportation risk) performed by Contractor under this Contract is also acceptable.

EXCESS/UMBRELLA INSURANCE:

A combination of primary and Excess/Umbrella Insurance may be used to meet the required limits of insurance. When used, all of the primary and umbrella or excess policies must provide all of the insurance coverages required herein, including, but not limited to, primary and non-contributory, additional insured, Self-Insured Retentions (SIRs), indemnity, and defense requirements. The umbrella or excess policies must be provided on a true “following form” or broader coverage basis, with coverage at least as broad as provided on the underlying insurance. No insurance policies maintained by the Additional Insureds, whether primary or excess, and which also apply to a loss covered hereunder, must be called upon to contribute to a loss until the Contractor’s primary and excess liability policies are exhausted.

If Excess/Umbrella Insurance is used to meet the minimum insurance requirement, the Certificate of Insurance must include a list of all policies that fall under the Excess/Umbrella Insurance.

ADDITIONAL INSURED:

All liability insurance, except for Workers’ Compensation, Professional Liability, Directors and Officers Liability and Network Security and Privacy Liability (if applicable), required under this Contract must include an Additional Insured endorsement specifying the State of Oregon, its officers, employees, and agents as Additional Insureds, but only with respect to Contractor’s goods to be delivered and Services to be performed under this Contract. Coverage shall be primary and non-contributory with any other insurance and self-insurance.

Regarding Additional Insured status under the General Liability policy, Agency requires Additional Insured status with respect to liability arising out of ongoing operations and completed operations, but only with respect to Contractor's goods to be delivered and Services to be performed under this Contract. The Additional Insured endorsement with respect to liability arising out of Contractor’s ongoing operations must be on, or at least as broad as, ISO Form CG 20 10 and the Additional Insured endorsement with respect to completed operations must be on, or at least as broad as, ISO form CG 20 37.

WAIVER OF SUBROGATION:

Contractor shall waive rights of subrogation which Contractor or any insurer of Contractor may acquire against the Agency or State of Oregon by virtue of the payment of any loss. Contractor shall obtain any endorsement that may be necessary to affect this waiver of subrogation, but this provision applies regardless of whether or not Agency has received a Waiver of Subrogation endorsement from the Contractor or the Contractor’s insurer(s).

CONTINUOUS CLAIMS MADE COVERAGE:

If any of the required liability insurance is on a claims made basis and does not include an extended reporting period of at least 24 months, then Contractor shall maintain continuous claims made liability coverage, provided the effective date of the continuous claims made coverage is on or before the effective date of this Contract, for a minimum of 24 months following the later of:

Contractor ’s completion and Agency’s acceptance of all goods and Services required under this Contract, or Agency’s or Contractor’s termination of this Contract, or The expiration of all warranty periods provided under this Contract.

CERTIFICATE(S) AND PROOF OF INSURANCE:

Contractor shall provide to Agency Certificate(s) of Insurance for all required insurance before delivering any goods and performing any Services required under this Contract. The Certificate(s) of Insurance must list the State of Oregon, its officers, employees, and agents as a Certificate holder and as an endorsed Additional Insured. The Certificate(s) of Insurance must also include all required endorsements or copies of the applicable policy language effecting coverage required by this Contract. If excess/umbrella Insurance is used to meet the minimum insurance requirement, the Certificate(s) of Insurance must include a list of all policies that fall under the Excess/Umbrella Insurance. As proof of insurance, Agency has the right to request copies of insurance policies and endorsements relating to the insurance requirements under this Exhibit.

NOTICE OF CHANGE OR CANCELLATION:

Contractor or its insurer shall provide at least 30 calendar days’ written notice to Agency before cancellation of, material change to, potential exhaustion of aggregate limits of, or non-renewal of the required insurance coverage(s).

INSURANCE REQUIREMENT REVIEW:

Contractor agrees to periodic review of insurance requirements by Agency under this Contract and to provide updated requirements as mutually agreed upon by Contractor and Agency.

STATE ACCEPTANCE:

All insurance providers are subject to Agency acceptance. If requested by Agency, Contractor shall provide complete copies of insurance policies, endorsements, self-insurance documents and related insurance documents to Agency’s representatives responsible for verification of the insurance coverages required under this Exhibit.

Exhibit C Independent Contractor Certification Contractor certifies he/she meets the following standards:

Contractor Signature: Date:

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