Common use of Contractor’s Understanding and Obligations Clause in Contracts

Contractor’s Understanding and Obligations. Contractor understands that any records (including but not limited to bid or proposal submittals, the Contract, and any other contract materials) it submits to Seattle, or that are used by Seattle even if the Contractor possesses the records, are public records under Washington State law, RCW Chapter 42.17. Public records must be promptly disclosed upon request unless a statute exempts them from disclosure. Contractor also understands that even if part of a record is exempt from disclosure, the rest of that record generally must be disclosed.

Contractor’s Understanding and Obligations. Contractor understands that any records (including but not limited to bid or proposal submittals, the Contract, and any other contract materials) it submits to Seattle, or that are used by Seattle even if the Contractor possesses the records, are public records under Washington State law, RCW Chapter 42.1742.56. Public records must be promptly disclosed upon request unless a statute exempts them from disclosure. Contractor also understands that even if part of a record is exempt from disclosure, the rest of that record generally must be disclosed.