Limitation of Vendor Indemnification and Similar Clauses This is a requirement of the TIPS Contract and is non-negotiable TIPS, a department of Region 8 Education Service Center, a political subdivision, and local government entity of the State of Texas, is prohibited from indemnifying third-parties (pursuant to the Article 3, Section 52 of the Texas Constitution) except as otherwise specifically provided for by law or as ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction. Article 3, Section 52 of the Texas Constitution states that "no debt shall be created by or on behalf of the State … " and the Texas Attorney General has opined that a contractually imposed obligation of indemnity creates a "debt" in the constitutional sense. Tex. Att'y Gen. Op. No. MW-475 (1982). Thus, contract clauses which require TIPS to indemnify Vendor, pay liquidated damages, pay attorney's fees, waive Vendor's liability, or waive any applicable statute of limitations must be deleted or qualified with ''to the extent permitted by the Constitution and Laws of the State of Texas." Does Vendor agree? Yes, I Agree Alternative Dispute Resolution Limitations This is a requirement of the TIPS Contract and is non-negotiable. TIPS, a department of Region 8 Education Service Center, a political subdivision, and local government entity of the State of Texas, does not agree to binding arbitration as a remedy to dispute and no such provision shall be permitted in this Agreement with TIPS. Vendor agrees that any claim arising out of or related to this Agreement, except those specifically and expressly waived or negotiated within this Agreement, may be subject to non-binding mediation at the request of either party to be conducted by a mutually agreed upon mediator as prerequisite to the filing of any lawsuit arising out of or related to this Agreement. Mediation shall be held in either Camp or Titus County, Texas. Agreements reached in mediation will be subject to the approval by the Region 8 ESC's Board of Directors, authorized signature of the Parties if approved by the Board of Directors, and, once approved by the Board of Directors and properly signed, shall thereafter be enforceable as provided by the laws of the State of Texas. Does Vendor agree? Yes, Vendor agrees Does Vendor agree? Yes, Vendor agrees No Waiver of TIPS Immunity This is a requirement of the TIPS Contract and is non-negotiable. Vendor agrees that nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as a waiver of sovereign or government immunity; nor constitute or be construed as a waiver of any of the privileges, rights, defenses, remedies, or immunities available to Region 8 Education Service Center or its TIPS Department. The failure to enforce, or any delay in the enforcement, of any privileges, rights, defenses, remedies, or immunities available to Region 8 Education Service Center or its TIPS Department under this Agreement or under applicable law shall not constitute a waiver of such privileges, rights, defenses, remedies, or immunities or be considered as a basis for estoppel. 5 Does Vendor agree? Yes, Vendor agrees Payment Terms and Funding Out Clause This is a requirement of the TIPS Contract and is non-negotiable. Vendor agrees that TIPS and TIPS Members shall not be liable for interest or late-payment fees on past-due balances at a rate higher than permitted by the laws or regulations of the jurisdiction of the TIPS Member. Funding-Out Clause: Vendor agrees to abide by the applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to Texas Local Government Code § 271.903, or any other statutory or regulatory limitation of the jurisdiction of any TIPS Member, which requires that contracts approved by TIPS or a TIPS Member are subject to the budgeting and appropriation of currently available funds by the entity or its governing body. 2
WARRANTY OF CONTRACTOR’S ABILITY TO PERFORM The Contractor warrants that, to the best of its knowledge, there is no pending or threatened action, proceeding, or investigation, or any other legal or financial condition, that would in any way prohibit, restrain, or diminish the Contractor’s ability to satisfy its Contract obligations. The Contractor warrants that neither it nor any affiliate is currently on the Suspended Vendor List, Convicted Vendor List, or the Discriminatory Vendor List, or on any similar list maintained by any other state or the federal government. The Contractor shall immediately notify the Department in writing if its ability to perform is compromised in any manner during the term of the Contract. Information Technology Staff Augmentation Services Contract No. 80101507-21-STC-ITSA Contract Exhibit F Resume Self-Certification Form Contractor’s candidates shall complete this Resume Self-Certification Form. Completed Resume Self-Certification Forms shall be submitted within the Contractor’s response to Customer’s requests for quote. “I the undersigned do hereby certify, under the penalty of perjury, that information in my resume submitted for consideration of the State of Florida contract position is true, correct, complete, and made in good faith to the best of my knowledge and belief. If an omission, falsification, misstatement, or misrepresentation has been made regarding my education, work ability, experience, employment history, and/or fitness for employment as a contractor, I may be disqualified as a contractor, and the matter will be reported to appropriate agency or law enforcement personnel. I understand that there may be civil and/or criminal penalties for misrepresenting pertinent information in connection with contract positions, including, but not limited to, penalties available under sections 287.133 or 817.566, Florida Statutes. I further understand that if I am not a United States citizen, violation cases may be reported to the US Department of Homeland Security for potential deportation.” “In addition, I the undersigned do hereby consent to the release of my information by employers, educational institutions, law enforcement agencies, and other individuals and organizations to investigators and other authorized agents of Florida for verification and investigation purposes. I understand that any documents submitted to procure a contract(s) with the State of Florida, including resumes, are public records.” Print Full Legal Name of Candidate Candidate’s Signature Date Candidate’s Form of Identification Presented Identification number Contractor’s Witness Signature One Date Contractor’s Witness Signature Two Date Print Name Contractor’s Witness One Print Name Contractor’s Witness Two Information Technology Staff Augmentation Services Contract No. 80101507-21-STC-ITSA Contract Exhibit G Contractor Selection Justification Form Customers shall complete this Contractor Selection Justification Form for each candidate selected and attach all completed forms to the purchase order. Date: Contractor’s Name: _ Contractor’s Contact Information: Candidate’s Name: Address: _ Phone: _ Email: _ Date Candidate will be available: _ Hourly rate of candidate: $ Position candidate recommended for: _ Justification for selection of candidate: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Agency: Division/Section/Unit: _ Printed Name: _ Title: _ Signature _ Date: Information Technology Staff Augmentation Services Contract No. 80101507-21-STC-ITSA Contract Exhibit H Contractor Performance Survey Note: This is an example of the questions contained in the Contractor Performance Survey. The actual survey will be provided in electronic form. Customers shall complete this Contractor Performance Survey for each Contractor on a quarterly basis. Customers will electronically submit the completed Contractor Performance Survey(s) to the Department Contract Manager no later than the due date indicated the Scope of Work. Contractor's Name: Quarter: Purchase Order (PO) Number: PO Total $ Amount: PO Starting Date Ending Date Please review the attached Rating Definitions and provide your opinion by rating the following: Quality of Service