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RFP DASPS-2224-18 FTIR Att A

ATTACHMENT A

(SAMPLE) PRICE AGREEMENT FOR GOODS

This Price Agreement for Goods (“Agreement”) is between the State of Oregon, acting by and through its Department of Administrative Services, State Procurement Services (“DAS SPS”) on behalf of the Oregon Water Resources Department (“WRD” or “Agency”) and _________(“Contractor”) and becomes effective on the most recent date signed below (“Effective Date”). Agency and Contractor are the parties to this Price Agreement.

Agency or Contractor may change its Agreement Administrator by providing the other notice in compliance with Section 17.9 of this Agreement.

AGREEMENT

The parties agree as follows:

The parties agree that the following terms and conditions will govern the purchase of the Goods by Agency to Contractor.

1. Agreement Term; Option to Renew. The initial term of this Agreement begins on the date this Agreement has been signed by Agency and Contractor and all required approvals have been obtained (the “Effective Date”) and ends six (6) years after the Effective Date unless sooner terminated or extended as provided in this Agreement. Agency has the option to extend this Agreement up to a cumulative maximum total of ten (10) years. Agency must send Contractor a written notice exercising its option to extend no later than 30 Calendar Days before the expiration of the then-current term. The initial term and all extension terms are collectively referred to as the “Term” of this Agreement.

Discontinued goods may be subtracted and additional goods and services within the RFP scope may be added throughout awarded Agreement Term. Goods may be adjusted upon both parties’ approval in writing without an amendment to the price agreement. All adjustments will be included on a revised Exhibit A.

2. Agreement Documents and Definitions. This Agreement consists of the following documents, which are listed in the order of precedence. In the event of a conflict between any of the provisions in this document or any of the exhibits or attachments, the parties shall resolve the conflict applying the terms in the following order:

1) this Agreement less all exhibits’ controls in the event of a conflict; then,

2) Exhibit C (Sample Purchase Order)

3) Exhibit A (Specifications)

4) Exhibit B (Price List)

5) Exhibit D (Insurance)

The foregoing documents and Exhibits are attached hereto and made a part of the Agreement by this reference.

Definitions. For the purposes of this Agreement, the following terms have the following definitions:

“Business Days” means Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Pacific Time, excluding State of Oregon holidays.

“Calendar Days” means contiguous days.

"Contract" means the entire agreement between Contractor and Agency, comprised of a signed Purchase Order and this Price Agreement, including any exhibits and amendments.

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

“IRS” means the Internal Revenue Service.

“Goods” means all the goods, supplies, and materials described on Exhibit A attached hereto.

“Open Source Elements” means any Work Product subject to any open source initiative certified license, including Work Product based upon any open source initiative certified licensed work.

“Purchase Order" means the ordering instrument between Agency and Contractor substantially in the form attached as Exhibit C.

“Services” means the services, if any, described in Exhibit A to be performed by Contractor under a Contract that are incidental to the purchase of Goods.

"Specifications" means the specific attributes of the Goods to be purchased or Services to be provided, if any, as described in Exhibit A.

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

“Work Product” means all Goods and Services Contractor delivers or is required to deliver to Agency pursuant to this Agreement.

3. Delivery, Cancellation, and Acceptance.

3.1. Delivery. Agency shall purchase from Contractor and Contractor shall sell to Agency certain Goods, as described in Exhibit A. Unless otherwise agreed upon, all freight shall be prepaid, F.O.B destination. Contractor shall ship the Goods no later than the date set forth on Exhibit A or as otherwise agreed by Contractor and Agency.

Contractor accepts the risk, responsibility and liability for loss or damage to the Goods. This risk shall remain with Contractor until acceptance of the Goods by Agency in accordance with the acceptance procedures described in Section 3.2 below. However, during the period between delivery of the Goods to Agency and prior to Agency’s acceptance, Contractor shall not be responsible for loss or damage that results from Agency’s use of the Goods with a product that is not authorized by Contractor, Agency’s misuse or unauthorized modification of the Goods, improper maintenance of the Goods by Agency, or Agency’s storage or operation of the Goods in a physical or operating environment that Contractor has advised Agency is unsuitable for the Goods.

Contractor shall deliver and install Goods as described in Exhibit A and shall provide any component or part necessary for proper installation and operation even though that item is not specifically described in the exhibit or in any specifications.

3.2. Cancellation and Acceptance. Agency may cancel an order in whole or in part before Goods are delivered. Agency has fifteen (15) Calendar Days from date of delivery of the entire order within which to inspect and accept or reject the Goods. If the Goods are rejected, Agency shall provide Contractor with written notice of rejection. Notice of rejection must include itemization of apparent defects, including but not limited to (i) discrepancies between the Goods and the applicable specifications or warranties (including variance from demonstrations or sample characteristics where demonstrations or samples have been provided), or (ii) otherwise nonconforming Goods (including late delivery). Notice of rejection must also specify when cure will be allowed.

3.2.1 Agency may elect to have Contractor deliver substitute conforming Goods at no additional cost to Agency. In such an event, Contractor shall deliver substitute conforming Goods within thirty (30) Calendar Days of receipt of notice of rejection.

3.2.2 If the Goods are rejected or acceptance is revoked, Contractor shall refund any Contract payments that have been made with regard to the rejected Goods, and shall (at Contractor’s sole cost and expense) remove the Goods within ten (10) Calendar Days of receiving notice of rejection or revocation of acceptance.

3.3.3 Nothing contained in Section 3 precludes Agency from other remedies to which it may be entitled upon rejection or revocation of acceptance.

3.6. Data and Privacy Laws. Contractor or its affiliates shall comply with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations, and State of Oregon policies governing use and disclosure of Licensee Data and access to State of Oregon information assets, including as those laws, regulations, and policies may be adopted or modified from time to time. Applicable laws, regulations, and policies include but are not limited to:

• Oregon’s Statewide Information Security Standards, found online at: https://www.oregon.gov/eis/cyber-security-services/pages/guidance-for-state-agencies.aspx and at: eis-css-statewide-information-technology(IT)-control-standards.pdf, as specifically identified by the Purchasing Entity in its Order; and

• The Oregon Consumer Information Protection Act (OCIPA), ORS 646A.600 through 646A.628. For purposes of OCIPA, Licensor is a vendor.

4. Compensation.

4.1. Invoices. Upon Final Acceptance of the Goods, Contractor shall submit invoices to Agency’s Agreement Administrator, no more frequently than once per month for accepted Goods. Contractor shall include all of the following in its invoice:

· Price Agreement number.

· Ordering instrument number.

· Goods ordered.

· Date(s) delivered.

· Volume or quantity of Goods delivered.

· The price per item of Goods.

· The total amount invoiced.

· The address to which payment is to be sent.

4.2. Payments. Agency shall pay Contractor the amounts set forth in Exhibit A, subject to the Price List set forth in Exhibit B, for delivery of the Goods. The purchase price shall be paid within 30 Calendar Days following the date of Final Acceptance of the Goods or the date the invoice is received, whichever is later. After 45 Calendar Days, Contractor may assess overdue account charges up to a maximum rate of two-thirds of one percent per month (8% per annum) on the outstanding balance. All payments are subject to ORS 293.462.

4.3. Expenses. Agency will not pay or reimburse any expenses incurred by Contractor except as authorized in this Agreement. Any authorized travel expenses must comply with the Oregon Accounting Manual.

4.4. Funds Available and Authorized. Contractor will not be compensated under this Agreement 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 Agreement within Agency’s biennial appropriation or limitation. Contractor understands and agrees that Agency’s payments under this Agreement 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 Agreement.

5. Representations and Warranties. Contractor hereby represents and warrants to Agency:

5.1. General Warranties. Contractor represents and warrants to Agency that:

5.1.1. Contractor has the power and authority to enter into and perform this Agreement; and

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

5.1.3. Contractor shall perform the installation, training and maintenance services set forth in this Agreement in accordance with the highest professional standards prevailing in Contractor’s profession and in compliance with the requirements of this Agreement; and

5.1.4. Contractor owns or has the right to sell the Goods that are the subject of this Agreement; and

5.1.5. Contractor shall, at all times during the term of this Agreement, be qualified and competent, and shall maintain in effect any necessary licenses related to its performance under this Agreement; and

5.1.6. For a period of no fewer than six (6) calendar years preceding the Effective Date, Contractor (to the best of Contractor’s knowledge, after due inquiry), has faithfully complied with:

· All tax laws of this state, including but not limited to ORS 305.380(4), ORS 305.620 and ORS chapters 316, 317, and 318;

· 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;

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

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

5.1.7. Except as otherwise set forth in this Agreement, any subcontractors performing work for Contractor under this Agreement 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 Agreement.

5.2. Warranties. Contractor hereby warrants to Agency that the Goods shall be free and clear of any liens or encumbrances and shall be new and unused (and, if applicable, the current model) and shall carry full manufacturer warranties, and shall be delivered with complete documentation. Contractor warrants that all Goods delivered to Agency shall be free from defects in labor, material and manufacture, shall be in compliance with the specifications set out in this Agreement, and shall be suitable for the operating environment in which it is installed. Contractor shall furnish the details of both Contractor's and manufacturer's warranties on materials and workmanship.

6. Independent Contractor Certification; Responsibility For Taxes And Withholding

6.1. Independent Contractor. Contractor hereby certifies that it is an independent Contractor, and it shall provide all Goods as an independent Contractor. Agency reserves the right (i) to determine and modify the delivery schedule for the Goods and (ii) to evaluate the quality of the Goods; however, Agency may not and will not control the means or manner of Contractor's performance. Contractor is responsible for determining the appropriate means and manner of the provision of the Goods or its performance under this Agreement.

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

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

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

7. Confidential Information.

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

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

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

7.4. Injunctive Relief. Contractor acknowledges that breach of this Section 7, including disclosure of any Confidential Information, may cause irreparable injury to Agency that is inadequately compensable in damages. Accordingly, Agency may seek and obtain injunctive relief against the breach or threatened breach of the foregoing undertakings, in addition to any other legal remedies that may be available. Contractor acknowledges and agrees that the covenants contained herein are necessary for the protection of the legitimate business interests of Agency and are reasonable in scope and content.

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

8. Indemnification by Contractor.

8.1. 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, statutory penalties, 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 Agreement, including but not limited to, unauthorized disclosure of Confidential Information, professional malfeasance, violation of employment laws or its certification as an independent Contractor, intentional, willful, or wanton wrongful acts, and acts outside the scope set forth in this Agreement.

8.2. Infringement Claims. In addition and without limiting the generality of the above, Contractor shall defend at Contractor's sole expense, and save, hold harmless, and indemnify the State, Agency, and all of their officers, employees and agents from and against any and all costs, damages, attorneys' fees, and any and all costs resulting from, relating to, or arising out of a claim ("Infringement Claim") that any aspect of the Goods or Software furnished under this Agreement infringes a patent, utility model, industrial design, copyright, mask work, trademark, trade dress, or any other legally cognizable proprietary right of any third party. Agency shall give Contractor notice of any Infringement Claim promptly after becoming aware of such Infringement Claim. If any Goods or Software furnished by Contractor, are in Contractor's opinion likely to become the subject of an Infringement Claim, then Contractor may, at its option and expense, procure for Agency the right to continue using the allegedly infringing materials or replace or modify the materials so that they become non-infringing; provided that the replacement or modified version meets Agency's original specifications to the satisfaction of Agency.

If the State or Agency is prevented from exercising its rights under this Agreement based on any Infringement Claim or court order arising from any Infringement Claim, Contractor shall at its expense, procure for Agency, as applicable, the right to continue using the allegedly infringing Goods or replace or modify the allegedly infringing Goods or Software so that it becomes non-infringing; provided that the replacement or modified Goods or Software meets the specifications set forth in this Agreement to the satisfaction of Agency. If the foregoing remedies are not available, then Agency may return the allegedly infringing Goods and Software, in which event Contractor shall refund Agency's payment for the allegedly infringing Goods and Software in full.

8.3. Legal Counsel. If Contractor is required to defend the State of Oregon or Agency or their officers, employees or agents under Sections 8.1 or 8.2, 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.

8.4. Damages to State Property and Employees. Contractor is liable for all Claims or Infringement 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 Agreement.

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

9. Assignment of Antitrust Rights. CONTRACTOR IRREVOCABLY ASSIGNS TO STATE OR AGENCY ANY CLAIM FOR RELIEF OR CAUSE OF ACTION WHICH CONTRACTOR NOW HAS OR WHICH MAY ACCRUE TO CONTRACTOR IN THE FUTURE BY REASON OF ANY VIOLATION OF 15 U.S.C. § 1-15 OR ORS 646.725 OR ORS 646.730, IN CONNECTION WITH ANY GOODS OR SERVICES PROVIDED TO CONTRACTOR FOR THE PURPOSE OF CARRYING OUT CONTRACTOR’S OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, INCLUDING, AT STATE’SOR AGENCY’S OPTION, THE RIGHT TO CONTROL ANY SUCH LITIGATION ON SUCH CLAIM FOR RELIEF OR CAUSE OF ACTION.

CONTRACTOR SHALL REQUIRE ANY SUBCONTRACTORS HIRED TO PERFORM ANY OF CONTRACTOR’S DUTIES UNDER THIS AGREEMENT TO IRREVOCABLY ASSIGN TO STATE OR AGENCY, AS THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARY, ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST THAT HAS ACCRUED OR WHICH MAY ACCRUE IN THE FUTURE BY REASON OF ANY VIOLATION OF 15 U.S.C. § 1-15 OR ORS 646.725 OR ORS 646.730, IN CONNECTION WITH ANY GOODS OR SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE SUBCONTRACTOR FOR THE PURPOSE OF CARRYING OUT THE SUBCONTRACTOR’S OBLIGATIONS TO CONTRACTOR, INCLUDING, AT STATE’S OR AGENCY’S OPTION, THE RIGHT TO CONTROL ANY SUCH LITIGATION ON SUCH CLAIM FOR RELIEF OR CAUSE OF ACTION.

10. Reserved.

11. Insurance Requirements. Contractor shall obtain and maintain insurance as set forth in Exhibit D.

12. Default; Remedies; Termination.

12.1 Default by Contractor.

12.1.1 Contractor will be in default under this Agreement if:

· 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

· Contractor no longer holds a license or certificate that is required for Contractor to perform its obligations under the Agreement 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

· Contractor commits any material breach or default of any covenant, warranty, obligation, certification, or agreement under this Agreement, fails to provide the Goods or perform the Services under this Agreement within the time specified herein or any extension thereof, 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.

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

· Termination of this Agreement under Section 13.3; or

· Withholding all monies due for Goods or Services that Contractor has failed to deliver within any scheduled completion dates or has performed inadequately or defectively; or

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

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

12.1.3 Remedies Cumulative. The remedies set forth in this Section are cumulative to the extent the remedies are not inconsistent, and Agency may pursue any remedy or remedies singly, collectively, successively or in any order whatsoever. If a court determines that Contractor was not in default under Sections 12.1, then Contractor will be entitled to the same remedies as if this Agreement was terminated for convenience pursuant to Section 12.3.1.

12.2 Default by Agency.

12.2.1 Agency will be in default under this Agreement if:

· Agency fails to pay Contractor any amount pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, 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

· Agency commits any material breach or default of any covenant, warranty, or obligation under this Agreement, 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.

12.2.2 Contractor’s Remedies. In the event Agency terminates this Agreement under Section 12.3.1, or Agency is in default under Section 12.2, and whether Contractor elects to exercise its right to terminate the Agreement under Section 12.3.3, Contractor’s sole monetary remedy will be a claim for the balance due, 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 Agreement or for anticipated profits. If previous amounts paid to Contractor exceed the amount due to Contractor under this Section, Contractor shall pay immediately any excess to Agency upon written demand.

12.3. Termination.

12.3.1 Agency’s Right to Terminate at its Discretion. Agency may terminate this Agreement:

· Upon 30 Calendar Days’ prior written notice by Agency to Contractor.

· 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 Goods; or

· 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 Goods under this Agreement is prohibited, or Agency is prohibited from paying for such Goods from the planned funding source.

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

12.3.3 Contractor’s Right to Terminate for Cause. Contractor may terminate this Agreement immediately upon written notice to Agency, or at such later date as Contractor may establish in such notice, if Agency is in default under Section 12.2.

12.4. Return of Property. Upon termination of this Agreement for any reason whatsoever, Contractor shall immediately deliver to Agency all of Agency’s property that is in the possession or under the control of Contractor in whatever stage of development and form of recordation such Agency property is expressed or embodied at that time.

12.5. Effect of Termination. Upon receiving a notice of termination of this Agreement, Contractor shall immediately cease all activities under this Agreement, unless Agency expressly directs otherwise in such notice of termination.

13. Compliance with Law.

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

13.2. Compliance with Oregon Tax Laws.

13.2.1. Contractor shall, throughout the duration of this Agreement, comply with all tax laws of this state and all applicable tax laws of any political subdivision of this state, as defined in Section 5.1.6.

13.2.2. Any violation of this Section constitutes a material breach of this Agreement. Further, any violation of Contractor’s warranty in Section 5.1.6 of this Agreement that Contractor has complied with the tax laws of this state and the applicable tax laws of any political subdivision of this state also constitutes a material breach of this Agreement. Any violation entitles Agency to terminate this Agreement, to pursue and recover any and all damages that arise from the breach and the termination of this Agreement, and to pursue any or all of the remedies available under this Agreement, at law, or in equity, including but not limited to:

· Termination of this Agreement, in whole or in part.

· Exercise of the right of setoff, and withholding of amounts otherwise due and owing to Contractor without penalty; and

· Initiation of an action or proceeding for damages, specific performance, declaratory or injunctive relief. Agency is entitled to recover any and all damages suffered as the result of Contractor's breach of the tax provisions of this Agreement.

13.2.3. These remedies are cumulative to the extent the remedies are not inconsistent, Agency may pursue any remedy or remedies singly, collectively, successively, or in any order whatsoever.

13.3. Disclosure of Social Security Number. Contractor shall provide Contractor’s Social Security number unless Contractor provides a federal tax identification number. This number is requested pursuant to ORS 305.385, OAR 125-246-0330(2)(d), and OAR 150-305.100. Social Security numbers provided pursuant to this authority will be used for the administration of state, federal, and local tax laws.

13.4. Reporting. This Agreement will be reported to the Oregon Department of Revenue. The Department of Revenue may take any and all actions permitted by law relative to the collection of taxes due to the State of Oregon or a political subdivision, including (i) garnishing the Contractor’s compensation under this Agreement or (ii) exercising a right of setoff against Contractor’s compensation under this Agreement for any amounts that may be due and unpaid to the State of Oregon or its political subdivisions for which the Department of Revenue collects debts.

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

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

14. Governing Law; Venue and Jurisdiction.

14.1. Governing Law. The laws of the State of Oregon (without giving effect to its conflicts of law principles) govern all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, including, without limitation, its validity, interpretation, construction, performance, and enforcement.

14.2. 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 Agreement 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 AGREEMENT, 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.

15. Safety and Health Requirements. Contractor warrants that goods and services provided under this Agreement comply with all federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements and with all Oregon safety and health requirements, including those of the State Workers' Compensation Division.

16. Safety Data Sheet. Contractor shall provide Agency with a Safety Data Sheet for any goods which may release, or otherwise result in exposure to, a hazardous chemical under normal conditions of use (OAR 437- 002-0360 and 29 CFR 1910.1020). Contractor shall label, tag or mark such goods.

17. Miscellaneous Provisions.

17.1. Records Maintenance; Access. Contractor shall maintain all financial records relating to this Agreement 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 Agreement (“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 Agreement, 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 Agreement, or until the conclusion of any audit, controversy or litigation arising out of or related to this Agreement, whichever date is later.

17.2. Recycling. Contractor shall, to the maximum extent economically feasible in the performance of the Agreement, use recycled paper (as defined in ORS 279A.010(1)(gg)), recycled PETE products (as defined in ORS 279A.010(1)(hh)), and other recycled plastic resin products and recycled products (as “recycled product” is defined in ORS 279A.010(1)(ii)).

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

17.4. Force Majeure. Neither Agency nor Contractor may be held responsible for delay or default caused by an event 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 Agreement.

17.5. Assignment/Subcontractors/Successors. Contractor shall not assign, sell, transfer, or subcontract rights, or delegate responsibilities under this Agreement, in whole or in part, without the prior written approval of Agency. No such written approval shall relieve Contractor of any obligations under this Agreement, and any transferee or subcontractor shall be considered the agent of Contractor. Contractor shall remain liable to Agency as if no such transfer or subcontract had occurred. The provisions of this Agreement are binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties to the Agreement and their respective successors and permitted assigns.

17.6. Payment of Contractor Claims. If Contractor fails, neglects or refuses to pay promptly, as due, any claim for labor or services furnished to the Contractor or any subcontractor by any person in connection with the goods provided under this Agreement, Agency may, but is not obligated to, pay such claim and charge the amount of the payment against funds due or to become due the Contractor under this Agreement. The payment of a claim by Agency pursuant to this section shall not relieve the Contractor or its surety, if any, from obligation with respect to any unpaid claims.

17.7. Survival. All rights and obligations cease upon termination or expiration of this Agreement, except for the rights and obligations and declarations which expressly or by their nature survive termination of this Agreement, including without limitation this Section 17.7, and provisions regarding Agreement definitions, warranties and liabilities, independent Contractor status and taxes and withholding, maximum compensation, Contractor’s duties of confidentiality, ownership and license of intellectual property, 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, intended beneficiaries, waiver, headings, and integration.

17.8. Time is of the essence. Contractor agrees that time is of the essence under this Agreement.

17.9. Notice. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, any communications between the parties hereto or notices to be given hereunder must be given in writing by email, personal delivery, or mailing the same, postage prepaid, to Contractor or Agency at the email address, postal address or telephone number set forth in this Agreement, or to such other addresses or numbers as either party may indicate pursuant to this Section 17.9. Any communication or notice so addressed and mailed is effective five Business Days after mailing. 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.

17.10. Intended Beneficiaries. Agency and Contractor are the only parties to this Agreement and are the only parties entitled to enforce the terms of this Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement 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 Agreement.

17.11. Severability. The parties agree that if any term or provision of this Agreement 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 Agreement did not contain the particular term or provision held to be invalid.

17.12. Merger Clause; Waiver. This Agreement 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 Agreement. No waiver, consent, modification or change of terms of this Agreement 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 Agreement in one instance will not constitute a waiver by Agency of its right to enforce that or any other provision.

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

17.14. Counterparts. This Agreement 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 Agreement so executed constitutes an original.

17.15. Export Compliance. Agency acknowledges that in various countries, laws and regulations governing the export of computer products and technology may prohibit use, sale or re-export of such products or technology if Agency knows or has reason to know that such products and technology are for use in connection with the design, development, production, stock piling or use of nuclear, chemical or biological weapons or missiles, and in some countries (e.g., China) for certain conventional military end-uses. If Agency sells or transfers to another person or entity title in or right to use any part of products or other materials supplied by Contractor, Agency will ensure that all applicable export restrictions of the nature described in this Section are observed.

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

17.17. Certifications. The individual signing on behalf of Contractor hereby:

· Certifies and swears under penalty of perjury to the best of the individual’s knowledge that: (a) Contractor is not subject to backup withholding because (i) Contractor is exempt from backup withholding, (ii) Contractor has not been notified by the IRS that Contractor is subject to backup withholding as a result of a failure to report all interest or dividends, or (iii) the IRS has notified Contractor that Contractor is no longer subject to backup withholding; (b) s/he is authorized to act on behalf of Contractor, s/he has authority and knowledge regarding Contractor’s payment of taxes, and to the best of her/his knowledge, that Contractor is not in violation of any Oregon tax laws and that for a period of no fewer than six (6) calendar years preceding the Effective Date of this Agreement, Contractor faithfully has complied with: (i) all tax laws of this state, including but not limited to ORS 305.380(4), 305.620 and ORS chapters 316, 317, and 318; (ii) any tax provisions imposed by a political subdivision of this state that applied to Contractor, to Contractor’s property, operations, receipts, or income, or to Contractor’s performance of or compensation for any work performed by Contractor; (iii) any tax provisions imposed by a political subdivision of this state that applied to Contractor, or to goods, services, or property, whether tangible or intangible, provided by Contractor; and (iv) any rules, regulations, charter provisions, or ordinances that implemented or enforced any of the foregoing tax laws or provisions; (c) Contractor is an independent Contractor as defined in ORS 670.600; and (d) the supplied Contractor tax identification numbers are true and accurate;

· Certifies that, to the best of the undersigned’s knowledge, Contractor has not discriminated against and will not discriminate against any disadvantaged business enterprise, minority-owned business, woman-owned business, business that service-disabled veteran owns or…