Common use of Headers Clause in Contracts

Headers. The descriptive headings hereof do not constitute a part of any Schedule and no inferences shall be drawn therefrom. Language context. Whenever the context of this MLA requires, the masculine gender includes the feminine or neuter, and the singular number includes the plural, and whenever the word Lessor is used herein, it shall include all assignees of Lessor. Lessor Certifications. Lessor certifies that: it has not given, offered to give, and does not intend to give at any time hereafter any economic opportunity, future employment, gift, loan, gratuity, special discount, trip, favor, or service to a public servant in connection with this MLA and/or any Schedules executed hereunder; it is not currently delinquent in the payment of any franchise tax owed the State of Texas and is not ineligible to receive payment under Section 231.006, Texas Family Code and acknowledges this MLA may be terminated and payment withheld if this certification is inaccurate; neither it , nor anyone acting for it, has violated the antitrust laws of the United States or the State of Texas, nor communicated directly or indirectly to any competitor or any other person engaged in such line of business for the purpose of obtaining an unfair price advantage; it has not received payment from DIR, Lessee or any of their employees for participating in the preparation of this MLA and the Schedule(s) hereunder; during the term of this MLA, it will not discriminate unlawfully against any employee or applicant and that, upon request it will furnish information regarding its nondiscriminatory hiring and promotion policies, as well as specific information on the composition of its principals and staff, including the identification of minorities and women in management or other positions with discretionary or decision making authority, under Section 2155.004, Texas Government Code, the Lessor certifies that the individual or business entity named in this MLA is not ineligible to receive the specified MLA and acknowledges that this MLA may be terminated and payment withheld if this certification is inaccurate; to the best of their knowledge and belief, there are no suits or proceedings pending or threatened against or affecting them, which if determined adversely to them will have a material adverse effect on the ability to fulfill their obligations under the MLA; Lessor and its principals are not suspended or debarred from doing business with the federal government as listed in the System for Award Management (XXX) maintained by the General Services Administration; as of the effective date of the MLA, are not listed in the prohibited vendors list authorized by Executive Order #13224, "Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions with Persons Who Commit, Threaten to Commit, or Support Terrorism”, published by the United States Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control; to the extent applicable to this scope of this MLA, Lessor hereby certifies that it is in compliance with Subchapter Y, Chapter 361, Health and Safety Code related to the Computer Equipment Recycling Program and its rules, 30 TAC Chapter 328; Vendor represents and warrants that, for its performance of this contract, it shall purchase products and materials produced in the State of Texas when available at the price and time comparable to products and materials produced outside the state, to the extent that such is required under Texas Government Code, Section 2155.4441; agrees that all equipment and materials used in fulfilling the requirements of this contract are of high-quality and consistent with or better than applicable industry standards, if any. All Works and Services performed pursuant to this Contract shall be of high professional quality and workmanship and according consistent with or better than applicable industry standards, if any; Lessor agrees that any payments due under this MLA will be applied towards any debt, including but not limited to delinquent taxes and child support that is owed to the State of Texas; Lessor certifies that they are in compliance Section 669.003, Texas Government Code, relating to contracting with executive head of a state agency; if Section 669.003 applies, Vendor will complete the following information: Name of Former Executive; Name of State Agency; Position with Vendor and Date of Employment with Vendor. Lessor represents and warrants that the provision of goods and services or other performance under the MLA will not constitute an actual or potential conflict of interest and certifies that it will not reasonably create the appearance of impropriety, and, if these facts change during the course of the MLA, Lessor certifies it shall disclose for itself and on behalf of subcontractors the actual or potential conflict of interest and any circumstances which create the appearance of impropriety; Lessor represents and warrants that the Lessee’s payment to Lessor and Lessor’s receipt of appropriated or other funds under this Agreement are not prohibited by Sections 556.005 or Section 556.008, Texas Government Code; Under Section 2155.006, Government Code, Lessor certifies that the individual or business entity in this MLA is not ineligible to receive the specified MLA and acknowledges that this MLA may be terminated and payment withheld if this certification is inaccurate. In addition, Lessor acknowledges the applicability of §2155.444 and §2155.4441, Texas Government Code, in fulfilling the terms of the MLA; and (xviii) Lessor certifies that it has complied with the Section 556.0055, Texas Government Code, restriction on lobbying expenditures.. In addition, Vendor acknowledges the applicability of §2155.444 and §2155.4441, Texas Government Code, in fulfilling the terms of the Contract. During the term of the MLA, Lessor shall, for itself and on behalf of its subcontractors, promptly disclose to DIR all changes that occur to the foregoing certifications, representations and warranties. Lessor covenants to fully cooperate in the development and execution of resulting documentation necessary to maintain an accurate record of the certifications, representations and warranties Dispute Resolution. The following paragraph applies only to Lessees designated as a State agency as defined in Section 2054.003, Texas Government Code, including a university system or institution of higher education, and those purchasing from a DIR contract through an Interagency Agreement, as authorized by Chapter 771, Texas Government Code. Pursuant to Chapter 2260 of the Texas Government Code, any dispute arising under a contract for goods and services for which this chapter applies must be resolved under the provisions of this chapter. To the extent that Chapter 2260 of the Texas Government Code, as it may be amended from time to time (“Chapter 2260”), is applicable to this Agreement and is not preempted by other applicable law, the dispute resolution process provided for in Chapter 2260, and rules promulgated there under shall be used by the Lessee and Lessor to attempt to resolve any claim for breach of agreement made by Lessor. Sovereign Immunity. Nothing herein shall be construed to waive the State’s sovereign immunity.