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UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. DEFINITIONS – As used throughout this Contract, the following terms shall have the meaning set forth below:

a. “Contract” means purchase order and/or the entire written agreement between the UW and the

Contractor, including any exhibits, Riders, and other materials incorporated by reference.

b. "The Contractor" means that firm, provider, organization, individual or other entity providing goods and/or performing service(s) under this Contract.

c. “Contractor Group” means, collectively, the Contractor and all Subcontractors.

d. “Debarment” means an action taken by a federal official to exclude a person or business entity from participating in transaction involving certain federal funds.

e. “Improper Influence” means any influence that induces or intends to induce a UW employee or officer to give special consideration or award a Contract on any basis other than the merits of the matter.

f. “Materials” means all information in any format and includes, but is not limited to, data, reports, documents, pamphlets, advertisements, books, magazines, surveys, studies, computer programs, films, tapes, and sound reproductions.

g. “Ownership” includes the right to copyright, patent, and register, and the ability to transfer, these rights.

h. “RCW” means the Revised Code of Washington. All reference in this Contract to RCW chapters or sections shall include any successor, or replacement statute.

i. “Regulation” means any federal, state, local, or UW regulation, law, rule, or ordinance.

j. “Rider” means additional terms and conditions, other than General Terms and Conditions that address a specific UW requirement based on the scope and nature of Work.

k. “Subcontract” means any separate agreement or contract between the Contractor and an individual or entity (“Subcontractor”) to perform all or portion of the duties and obligations that the Contractor is obligated to perform pursuant to this Contract.

l. "Subcontractor" means one not in the employment of the Contractor, and/or entity that owns or controls, is owned or controlled by, or is under common ownership or control of the Contractor, who is performing all or part of those services under this Contract under a separate contract with the Contractor, and/or any person or entity appointed by or on behalf of the Contractor to carry out any portion of the Work. The terms "Subcontractor" and "Subcontractors" means Subcontractor(s) in any tier. Control for the context of this paragraph, shall mean the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of an entity, whether through ownership of voting security, by contract, or otherwise.

m. "UW" means the University of Washington, any division, section, office, unit, or other entity of the University of Washington, or any of the officers or other officials lawfully representing the University of Washington.

n. “Work” refers to all services, work, and activities involved in providing the materials, work product deliverables, or other obligations that are the subject of the Contract.

2. ADVANCE PAYMENTS PROHIBITED – No payments in advance of or in anticipation of goods or services to be provided under this Contract shall be made by the UW except as authorized by law.

3. AMENDMENTS –

a. This Contract may be amended by mutual agreement of the parties. No material alterations in any of the terms, conditions, delivery, price, quality, quantity, or specifications shall be effective unless the alteration is expressly acknowledged and accepted in writing by the UW.

b. Automatic extensions and renewals are not authorized unless stated in writing and included in Contract issued by the UW.

4. ANTITRUST ASSIGNMENTS – The Contractor hereby assigns to the UW any and all claims for price fixing or overcharges relating to goods, products, services and/or materials purchased under this Contract, except as to overcharges that result from antitrust violations commencing after the price is established under this Contract and that are not passed on to the UW under an escalation clause.

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5. ASSIGNMENT – The work to be provided under this Contract, and any claim arising thereunder, is not assignable or delegable by the Contractor without prior written consent by the UW. Provision of monies due under this Contract shall only be assignable with prior written permission of the UW.

6. ATTORNEYS’ FEES – In the event of litigation or other action brought to enforce contract terms, each party shall bear its own attorney’s fees and costs.

7. BREACH, DEFAULT, TERMINATION

a. Breach: A breach of a term or condition of this Contract shall mean any one or more of the following events:

i. The Contractor fails to perform the services by the date required or by a later date as may be agreed to in a written amendment to this Contract signed by the UW;

ii. The Contractor breaches any warranty or fails to perform or comply with any term or agreement in this Contract;

iii. The Contractor makes any general assignment for the benefit of creditors;

iv. In the UW ’s sole opinion, the Contractor becomes insolvent or in an unsound financial condition so as to endanger performance hereunder;

v. The Contractor becomes the subject of any proceeding under any law relating to bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization, or relief from creditors and/or debtors;

vi. Any receiver, trustee, or similar official is appointed for the Contractor or any of the Contractor’s property;

vii. The Contractor is determined to be in violation of any regulations and that such determination, in the UW’s sole opinion, renders the Contractor unable to perform any aspect of this Contract.

b. Default: The Contractor may be declared in default for a material breach of any term or condition.

c. Termination for Convenience: The UW may terminate this Contract, in whole or in part, at any time and for any reason by giving thirty (30) calendar days written notice to the Contractor. Termination charges shall not apply unless they are mutually agreed by both parties. Where termination charges are applicable, both parties agree to negotiate in good faith and to limit the extent of negotiations to valid documented expenses incurred by the Contractor prior to date of termination. Should the parties not agree to a satisfactory settlement, the matter shall be handled in accordance with Section 16 (“Dispute Resolution”).

d. Termination for Breach and/or Default: Except in the case of delay or failure resulting from circumstances beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Contractor or the Contractor’s suppliers or subcontractors, the UW shall be entitled, by written or oral notice, to cancel and/or terminate this Contract in its entirety or in part for breach and/or for default of any of the terms herein and to have all other rights against the Contractor by reason of the Contractor’s breach as provided by law.

e. Termination Due to Change in Funding: If the funds the UW relied upon to establish this Contract are withdrawn, reduced or limited, or if additional or modified conditions are placed on funding by the entity funding the UW, the UW may immediately terminate this Contract by providing written notice to the Contractor. The termination shall be effective on the date specified in the termination notice.

f. Termination by Mutual Agreement: The UW or the Contractor may terminate this Contract in whole or in part, at any time, by mutual agreement.

8. COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW – At all times during the term of this Contract, the Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including but not limited to, nondiscrimination laws and regulations. To the extent that Contractor will provide performance to any UW Medicine entity, Contractor agrees to comply with all UW Medicine Compliance policies and the UW Medical Center Corporate Compliance Plan. Any violation of this section shall be considered a material breach of this Contract. Contractor agrees to indemnify and hold the UW harmless from any and all damages or claims caused by Contractor’s failure to comply with law.

9. COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL CIVIL RIGHTS LAW—The Contractor and Subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§, 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation. gender identity or national origin.

Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to protected veteran status or disability.

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10. COMPLIANCE WITH NONDISCRIMINATION REQUIREMENT – During the term of this Contract, Contractor shall not discriminate on the bases enumerated at RCW 49.60.530(3). In addition, Contractor shall give written notice of this nondiscrimination requirement to any labor organization with which Contractor has a collective bargaining or other agreement. In the event Contactor enters into any subcontract, Contractor shall include this clause therein.

11. CONFIDENTIALITY – The Contractor may use information gained by reason of this Contract only for the purpose of this Contract. The Contractor shall not disclose, transfer, or sell any such information to any party, except as provided by law. The Contractor shall maintain the confidentiality of all confidential information gained by reason of this Contract and shall return or certify the destruction of such information if requested in writing by the UW.

12. CONFLICT OF INTEREST – Notwithstanding any determination by the Executive Ethics Board or other tribunal, the UW may, in its sole discretion, by written notice to the Contractor terminate this Contract if it is found after due notice and examination by the UW that there is a violation of the Ethics in Public Service Act, Chapter 42.52 RCW, or any similar statute involving the Contractor in the procurement of this Contract, or the provision of goods or services under this Contract. If this Contract is terminated as provided herein, the UW shall be entitled to pursue the same remedies against the Contractor as it could pursue in the event of a breach of this Contract by the Contractor. The rights and remedies of the UW provided for in this clause shall not be exclusive and are in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law.

13. COPYRIGHT AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PROVISIONS – Unless otherwise provided, all Materials produced under this Contract shall be considered "works for hire" as defined by the U.S. Copyright Act and shall be owned by the UW. The UW shall be considered the author of such Materials. If the Materials are not considered “works for hire” under the U.S. Copyright laws, the Contractor hereby irrevocably assigns all right, title, and interest in Materials, including all intellectual property rights, to the UW effective from the moment of creation of such Materials. For Materials that are delivered under this Contract, but that incorporate pre-existing materials not produced under this Contract, the Contractor grants to the UW a nonexclusive, royalty-free, irrevocable license (with rights to sublicense others) in such Materials to translate, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works, publicly perform, and publicly display. The Contractor warrants and represents that the Contractor has all rights and permissions, including intellectual property rights, moral rights, and rights of publicity, necessary to grant such a license to the UW. The UW shall receive prompt written notice of each notice or claim of copyright infringement received by the Contractor with respect to any Materials delivered under this Contract. The UW shall have the right to modify or remove any restrictive markings placed upon the Materials by the Contractor.

14. COVENANT AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES – The Contractor warrants that no person or selling agent has been employed or retained to solicit or secure this Contract upon an agreement or understanding for a commission, percentage, brokerage, or contingent fee, excepting bona fide employees or bona fide established agents, as defined in the FAR Subpart 3.4, maintained by the Contractor for the purpose of securing business. The UW shall have the right, in the event of breach of this clause by the Contractor, to annul this Contract without liability or, in its discretion, to deduct from the contract price or consideration or recover by other means the full amount of such commission, percentage, brokerage, or contingent fee.

15. DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY – UW is a public entity, and a state of Washington institution of higher education, and in accordance with, inter alia, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II of the ADA, the Amendments Act of 2008, and Washington Technology Solutions Digital Accessibility Policy USER-01, and amendments thereto, is obligated to make its services, programs, and activities accessible to individuals with disabilities.

To the extent the goods and services provided by Contractor include or incorporate digital products or services, including web content, web and mobile applications, or digital user interface, Contractor agrees and represents that Contractor’s Works provided to the University shall (1) meet or exceed the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), version 2.2 Level AA as defined in the University of Washington Digital Accessibility Rider (Rev. 7/8/26) (“Rider”) and (2) shall provide substantially similar functionality, experience, ease of use, and information access to individuals with disabilities as it provides to individuals without disabilities, as defined in the Rider, incorporated by reference or attached to a University purchase order or contract.

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16. DELIVERY– Delivery shall be accomplished by the date and time in the applicable purchase order or contract document. Noncompliance may be construed as grounds for termination for cause for failure to deliver on time.

17. DISPUTE RESOLUTION – If a dispute arises out of or relates to this Contract, or the breach thereof, and if the dispute cannot be settled through negotiation, the parties agree first to try in good faith to settle the dispute by mediation administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Commercial Mediation Procedures before resorting to arbitration, litigation, or some other dispute resolutions procedure.

18. FEDERAL EXCLUSION AND DEBARMENT – The Contractor, by accepting the terms of this Contract, certifies that the Contractor is not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded by any Federal department or agency from participating in transactions. The Contractor shall include the above-mentioned requirement in any and all Subcontracts into which it enters. In the event that the Contractor becomes debarred, suspended or ineligible from participating in transactions, the Contractor shall notify the UW in writing within three (3) working days of an event. To the extent that the Contractor will provide performance to any UW Medicine entity, Contractor hereby represents and warrants that Contractor is not currently, and at no time has been sanctioned, debarred, suspended, or excluded by any federally funded healthcare program, including without limitation, Medicare and Medicaid. Contractor hereby agrees to immediately notify UW of any threatened, proposed, or actual sanctions, debarment action, suspension, or exclusion by or from any federally funded health care program during the term of this Contract.

19. FORCE MAJEURE – Neither the Contractor nor the UW shall be liable for damages arising from causes beyond the reasonable control and without the fault or negligence of either the Contractor or the UW. Such causes may include, but are not restricted to, acts of God or the public enemy, acts of a governmental body other than the UW acting in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, war, explosions, fires, floods, earthquakes, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, freight embargoes, and unusually severe weather; but in every case the delays must be beyond the reasonable control and without fault or negligence of the Contractor, the UW, or their respective Subcontractors.

20. GOVERNING LAW – This Contract shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington, and the venue of any action brought hereunder shall be in the Superior Court for King County.

21. INDEMNIFICATION – The Contractor shall indemnify, defend, and hold the UW, the Board of Regents of the UW, and their officers, employees, students, and agents harmless from and against all claims for damages, costs (including attorney’s fees), or liability, relating to the death or injury to any persons or the damage of any property resulting from or arising out of the acts or omissions of the Contractor or its employees, agents, or Subcontractors in connection with this Contract. The Contractor expressly agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the UW for any claim arising out of or incident to the Contractor’s or any Subcontractor’s performance or failure to perform this Contract. The Contractor shall be required to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the UW only to the extent claim is caused in whole or in part by negligent acts or omissions of the Contractor. The Contractor waives its immunity under Title 51 RCW to the extent it is required to indemnify the UW, the Board of Regents of the UW, and their officers, employees, students, and agents as provided herein.

22. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR – The parties intend that an independent contractor relationship is created by this Contract. The Contractor and his or her employees or agents performing under this Contract are not employees or agents of the UW. The Contractor, his or her employees, or agents performing under this Contract will not hold himself/herself out as, nor claim to be, an officer or employee of the UW or of the State of Washington by reason hereof, or act as attorney in fact, nor will the Contractor make any claim of right, privilege or benefit that would accrue to such employee. Conduct and control of the work will be solely with the Contractor.

23. INFRINGEMENTS – The Contractor agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the UW against all claims for patent, copyright, or franchising infringements arising from the purchase, installation, or use of material ordered under this Contract, and to assume all expense and damage arising from such claims.

24. INSURANCE—If the Contractor’s performance under this Contract will involve Work falling into any of the categories enumerated within this section, Contractor shall maintain, during the performance of this Contract, all relevant types of insurance in amounts equal to or exceeding those listed below. Upon request, Contractor shall, prior to the commencement of Work under this Contract, provide the UW Procurement Services Department, or other University unit identified in Contract, with a certificate of insurance evidencing proof of insurance coverage, and shall name the Board of Regents of the UW as an additional insured.

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All insurance policies shall contain an appropriate severability of interests clause. UW reserves the right to require additional types of insurance, and/or higher insurance limits, as circumstances require. Contractor shall provide appropriate proof of insurance under this section upon request, regardless of type or amount. Upon request, Contractor shall submit to UW within fifteen (15) days of the Contract effective date, a certificate of insurance that outlines the coverage and limits defined in this section. Contractor shall submit renewal certificates as appropriate during the term of the Contract. Contractor shall maintain insurance of at least the following types and amounts:

a. Commercial General Liability Insurance.

For service contracts in which Contractor will perform a significant portion of the Work under this Contract on the UW Campus, within UW facilities, in contact with UW employees or students, or upon request, Contractor shall maintain Commercial General Liability Insurance, and provide proof of such upon request, in the following amounts:

• $1,000,000 per occurrence

• $3,000,000 aggregate

• $100,000 damage to premises

b. Automobile Liability Insurance.

For Contracts including services delivered pursuant to this Contract involving the use of vehicles, either owned, unowned, or hired by the Contractor, Contractor shall maintain Automobile Liability Insurance, and provide proof of such, in the following amount:

• $1,000,000 per occurrence; owned, unowned, and hired vehicles shall be covered.

• Contractor may provide Combined Single Limit for bodily injury and property damage.

c. Professional Liability/Errors and Omissions Insurance.

For services delivered pursuant to this Contract, either directly or indirectly that involve or require professional services, skill, and/or judgment, or upon request, Contractor shall maintain Professional Liability/Errors and Omissions Insurance, and provide proof of such upon request, in the following amounts:

• $2,000,000 per claim

• $3,000,000 aggregate

For Contracts under this subsection, the provision of Professional Liability/Errors and Omissions Insurance shall replace the Contractor’s obligation to maintain and provide proof of Commercial General Liability Insurance.

d. Foreign Liability Insurance For services provided under this Contract which will be performed outside of the United States or upon request, Contractor shall maintain the following types and levels of insurance and provide proof of such upon request:

• International Commercial General Liability coverage with a limit of at least $5,000,000 per occurrence including products/completed operations coverage.

• International voluntary workers’ compensation coverage per statutory requirements.

• International automobile liability insurance with limits of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence.

25. LIENS, CLAIMS AND ENCUMBRANCES – The Contractor warrants and represents that all materials, equipment, or services delivered herein are free and clear of all liens, claims, or encumbrances of any kind.

26. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY – The UW shall not be liable to the Contractor or to any Subcontractor, regardless of the form of action, for any consequential, incidental, indirect, or special damages, or for any claim or demand based on a release of information, or patent, copyright, or other intellectual property right infringement. This section does not modify any specific agreement regarding liquidated damages, or any other conditions expressly agreed elsewhere between the parties.

27. ORDER IDENTIFICATION – All invoices, packing lists, packages, shipping notices, and other written documentation affecting any goods delivered under this Contract shall contain the applicable order number. Packing lists shall be enclosed in each and every box or package shipped pursuant to this Contract indicating the contents therein.

Invoices will not be processed for payment until all items invoiced are received. Shipments received without order numbers may be refused at the Contractor’s expense.

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28. ORDER OF PRECEDENCE – In the event of any inconsistencies or conflicting terms and conditions in this Contract, such inconsistency or conflict shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order: any negotiated Contract between the UW and Contractor; federal flow down terms and conditions (if applicable); federal, state, or local laws or regulations. The Contractor’s terms proposed are rejected unless otherwise provided in writing by the UW Procurement Services Department.

29. MISCELLANEOUS FEES/CHARGES - The UW reserves the right to reject invoices that include unidentified or miscellaneous fees and charges not included in Contractor’s quote, proposal, or contract with the UW.

Miscellaneous fees/charges may include, but are not limited to tariffs, special handling or packaging, fuel surcharge, compliance charge, paper invoice fee, merchant bank fee, energy surcharge, additional time fee.

30. PAYMENT, PAYMENT METHOD, PROMPT PAYMENT DISCOUNT – The UW shall not process invoices for payment, and the period of computation for prompt payment discount will not commence, until the UW receives a properly completed invoice or receives and accepts invoiced items, whichever is later. If an adjustment in payment is necessary due to damage or dispute, the prompt payment discount period shall commence on the date final approval for payment is authorized. If the UW fails to make a timely payment, the Contractor may invoice for a minimum of $1 or maximum of 1% per month on the amount overdue (RCW 39.76.011). Payment shall not be considered late if a check, warrant or electronic transmittal notice has been mailed or issued within the time specified, or, if no terms are specified, within thirty (30) days from date of receipt of a properly completed invoice or goods, whichever is later. The UW shall not honor drafts nor accept goods on a sight draft basis. Contractor shall accept payment via an approved UW payment method. Information about the payment process can be found at https://finance.uw.edu/ps/suppliers. All invoices must be submitted in accordance with instructions provided with the order, whether verbal or written. Contractors must submit invoices in accordance with instructions on the University Purchase order. Failure to comply with order and invoicing instructions may be considered a breach of Contract.

31. PROPRIETARY INFORMATION/PUBLIC RECORDS – The Contractor must clearly identify any material such as, but not restricted to, valuable formulae, design, drawing, and research data claimed to be exempt from public records request, as allowable by law (RCW 42.56.270), along with a statement of the basis for such claim of exemption.

Pricing and entire bid packages are not considered proprietary and are subject to public record requests. The UW will give notice to the Contractor of any request for disclosure of such information. Failure to so label such materials or to timely respond after notice of request for public disclosure has been given shall be deemed a waiver of any claim that such materials are, in fact, exempt.

32. PUBLICITY – The Contractor shall not mention, imply, or utilize UW name and/or logo or other marks in any publicity matters, regardless of media format, without the prior written consent of the UW.

33. RECORD MAINTENANCE AND RIGHT OF INSPECTION – The Contractor shall maintain, at no additional cost, all records and other materials relevant to this Contract for a period of six (6) years, in accordance with Chapter 40.14 RCW following the date of termination or expiration of this Contract. At no additional cost, these records shall be subject at all reasonable time to inspection, review or audit by the UW, personnel duly authorized by the UW, and any representatives of the Washington State Government, including the Office of the State Auditor, and/or the Federal Government, including but not limited to, the Comptroller General, or any authorized representative of the General Accounting Office (GAO), so authorized by statute, regulation or this Contract. Contractor shall provide reasonable access to all such records, upon request, including, but not limited to, any access to Contractor’s facilities necessary to examine these records during the period specified in this section. If any litigation, claim, or audit is initiated before the expiration of the six (6) year period, the records shall be retained until all litigation, claims or audit findings involving the records have been resolved.

34. REJECTION – All goods or materials purchased herein are subject to approval by the UW. Any rejection of goods or materials resulting from nonconformity to the terms, conditions, or specifications of this Contract, whether held by the UW or returned, will be at the Contractor’s risk and expense.

35. RIDERS TO UW GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS - UW reserves the right to supplement these General Terms and Conditions with additional Rider(s) that addresses certain risk area(s) or additional conditions associated with of the Work to be performed by the Contractor.

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A Rider may be required during Contract negotiation and formation, or, during the term of the Contract as an amendment. Based upon the type, nature, and purpose of the Work and this Contract, the Rider may address areas such as: civil rights, educational mission specific requirements, health-care specific, requirements, payment processing, privacy, special technical requirements, special insurance coverages, specific compliance requirements, etc.

36. RIGHTS AND REMEDIES – Failure of the UW to insist upon the strict performance of any term or condition of this Contract or to exercise or delay any right or remedy provided in this Contract or by law, or the acceptance of (or payment for) materials, equipment, or services, shall not release the Contractor from any responsibilities or obligations imposed by this Contract or by law, and shall not be deemed a waiver of any right of the state to insist upon the strict performance of this Contract.

37. SEVERABILITY – If any term or condition of this Contract is deemed invalid by any court, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of the other terms or conditions of this Contract.

38. SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS – Unless otherwise instructed, all goods are to be shipped prepaid, FOB Destination, as defined in RCW Title 62A. Where specific authorization is granted to ship goods FOB Shipping Point, the Contractor agrees to prepay all shipping charges, to route cheapest common carrier, and to bill the UW as a separate item on the invoice for the charges. The UW reserves the right to refuse COD shipments. Regardless of FOB point, the Contractor agrees to bear all risks of loss, injury, or destruction of goods and materials ordered herein that occur prior to delivery, and such loss, injury, or destruction shall not release the Contractor from any obligation hereunder.

39. SUBCONTRACTING – Neither the Contractor nor any Subcontractor shall enter into subcontracts for any of the Work contemplated under this Contract without obtaining prior written approval of the UW.

40. TAXES – All payments accrued on account of property taxes, payroll taxes, unemployment contributions, any other taxes, insurance or other expenses for the Contractor or its staff shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor.

Where required by state statute or regulation, the Contractor shall pay for and maintain in current status all taxes that are necessary for Contract performance. Unless otherwise indicated, the UW agrees to pay State of Washington sales or use taxes on all applicable services and materials purchased. No charge by the Contractor shall be made for federal excise taxes and the UW agrees to furnish the Contractor with an exemption certificate where appropriate. The Contractor shall calculate and enter the appropriate Washington State and local sales tax on the invoice. Tax is to be computed on new items after deduction of any trade-in in accordance with WAC 458- 20-247.

41. TERMINATION PROCEDURES – After receipt of a notice of termination, and except as otherwise directed by the UW, the Contractor shall:

a. Stop work under this Contract on the date, and to the extent specified, in the notice.

b. Place no further orders or Subcontracts for materials, services, or facilities except as may be necessary for completion of such portion of the Work under this Contract that is not terminated.

c. Assign to the UW, in the manner, at the times, and to the extent directed by the UW, all of the rights, title, and interest of the Contractor under the orders and Subcontracts so terminated, in which case the UW has the right, at its discretion, to settle or pay any or all claims arising out of the termination of such orders and Subcontracts.

d. Settle all outstanding liabilities and all claims arising out of such termination of orders and Subcontracts, with the approval or ratification of the UW to the extent the UW may require, which approval or ratification shall be final for all the purposes of this clause;

e. Transfer title to the UW and deliver in the manner, at the times, and to the extent directed by the UW any property which, if this Contract had been completed, would have been required to be furnished to the UW;

f. Complete performance of such part of the Work as shall not have been terminated by the UW; and

g. Take such action as may be necessary, or as the UW may direct, for the protection and preservation of the property related to this Contract which is in the possession of the Contractor and in which the UW has or may acquire an interest.

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The UW shall pay to the Contractor the agreed upon price, if separately stated, for completed Work and services or goods accepted by the UW. The UW may withhold from any amounts due the Contractor a sum that the UW determines to be necessary to protect the UW against potential loss or liability. The rights and remedies of the UW provided in this section shall not be exclusive and are in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law or under this Contract.

42. TREATMENT OF ASSETS

a. Title to all property furnished by the UW shall remain in the UW. Title to all property furnished by the Contractor, for the cost of which the Contractor is entitled to be reimbursed as a direct item of cost under this Contract, shall pass to and vest in the UW upon delivery of such property by the Contractor. Title to other property, the cost of which is reimbursable to the Contractor under this Contract, shall pass to and vest in the UW upon (1) issuance for use of such property in the performance of this Contract, or (2) commencement of use of such property in the performance of this Contract, or (3) reimbursement of the cost thereof by the UW in whole or in part, whichever first occurs.

b. Any property of the UW furnished to the Contractor shall, unless otherwise provided herein or approved by the UW be used only for the performance of this Contract.

c. The Contractor shall be responsible for any loss or damage to property of the UW that results from the negligence of the Contractor or from the failure on the part of the Contractor to maintain and administer that property in accordance with sound management practices.

d. If any UW property is lost, destroyed, or damaged, the Contractor shall immediately notify the UW and shall take all reasonable steps to protect the property from further damage.

e. The Contractor shall surrender to the UW all property of the UW before settlement upon completion, termination, or cancellation of this Contract.

43. WARRANTY

a. Product: The Contractor warrants all goods, products and services delivered under this order conform to specifications herein, shall be free from defects in material and workmanship, and shall be fit for the intended purpose. All goods, products and services found defective shall be replaced upon notification by the UW. All costs of replacement, including shipping charges, shall be borne by the Contractor.

b. Price: The Contractor warrants that prices of materials, equipment, and services set forth herein do not exceed those charged by the Contractor to any other customer purchasing the same goods or services under similar conditions and in like or similar quantities.

c. Financial Status: The Contractor warrants that at the time of the commencement of its performance under this Contract, it has not commenced bankruptcy proceedings and that there are no judgments, liens or encumbrances of any kind affecting title to any goods that are the subject of this Contract.