Common use of Inspection; Compliance Clause in Contracts

Inspection; Compliance. The Contractor understands its, and its subcontractors (if any), duty, pursuant to section 20.055(5), F.S., to cooperate with the Inspector General in any investigation, audit, inspection, review, or hearing. Upon request of the Department’s Inspector General, or other authorized State official, the Contractor shall provide any type of information the State official deems relevant to the Contractor’s integrity or responsibility. Such information may include the Contractor’s business or financial records, documents, or files of any type or form that refer to or relate to the Term Contract. The Contractor agrees to reimburse the State for the reasonable costs of investigation incurred by the Inspector General or other authorized State official for investigations of the Contractor’s compliance with the terms of the Term Contract or any other agreement between the Contractor and the State which results in the suspension or debarment of the Contractor. Such costs will include salaries of investigators, including overtime; travel and lodging expenses; and expert witness and documentary fees. The Contractor shall not be responsible for any costs of investigations that do not result in the Contractor’s suspension or debarment.