Common use of State of Florida Law Clause in Contracts

State of Florida Law. a. Contractor agrees that this Contract is executed and entered into in the State of Florida, and shall be construed, performed, and enforced in all respects in accordance with the laws, rules, and regulations of the State of Florida. Each Party shall perform its obligations herein in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Contract. Without limiting the provisions of Section II.D., Dispute Resolution, the exclusive venue of any legal or equitable action that arises out of or relates to the Contract shall be the appropriate state court in Xxxx County, Florida; in any such action, the Parties waive any right to jury trial. For avoidance of doubt, should any term of this Contract conflict with any applicable law, rule, or regulation, the law, rule, or regulation shall control over the provisions of this Contract. b. If applicable, Contractor agrees that it is in compliance with the rules for e-procurement as directed by Rule 60A-1.033, F.A.C. and that it will maintain eligibility for this Contract through the XxXxxxxxxXxxxxxxxxxx.xxx system. x. XXX shall ensure compliance with section 11.062, F.S., and section 216.347, F.S. Contractor shall not, in connection with this or any other agreement with the State, directly or indirectly: (1) offer, confer, or agree to confer any pecuniary benefit on anyone as consideration for any State officer or employee’s decision, opinion, recommendation, vote, other exercise of discretion, or violation of a known legal duty; or (2) offer, give, or agree to give to anyone any gratuity for the benefit of, or at the direction or request of, any State officer or employee. For purposes of clause (2), “gratuity” means any payment of more than nominal monetary value in the form of cash, travel, entertainment, gifts, meals, lodging, loans, subscriptions, advances, deposits of money, services, employment, or contracts of any kind. Upon request of DEO’s Inspector General, or other authorized State official, Contractor shall provide any type of information the Inspector General deems relevant to Contractor’s integrity or responsibility. Such information may include, but shall not be limited to, Contractor’s business or financial records, documents, or files of any type or form that refer to or relate to this Contract. Contractor shall retain such records for the longer of: (1) five years after the expiration of the Contract; or (2) the period required by the General Records Schedules maintained by the Florida Department of State available at: xxxx://xxxx.xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/recordsmgmt/gen_records_schedules.cfm. d. 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 Contractor’s compliance with the terms of this or any other agreement between Contractor and the State which results in the suspension or debarment of Contractor. Such costs shall include, but shall not be limited to: salaries of investigators, including overtime; travel and lodging expenses; and expert witness and documentary fees. Contractor shall not be responsible for any costs of investigations that do not result in Contractor’s suspension or debarment. Contractor understands and will comply with the requirements of subsection 20.055(5), F.S., including but not necessarily limited to, the duty of Contractor and any of Contractor’s subcontractors to cooperate with the inspector general in any investigation, audit, inspection, review, or hearing pursuant to section 20.055, F.S. e. Public Entity Crime: Pursuant to subsection 287.133(2)(a), F.S., a person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction for a public entity crime may not submit a bid, proposal, or reply on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity; may not submit a bid, proposal, or reply on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work; may not submit bids, proposals, or replies on leases of real property to a public entity; may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor or consultant under a contract with any public entity and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount provided in section 287.017, F.S., for Category Two for a period of thirty-six (36) months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list. Furthermore, Contractor will complete and provide the certification in Attachment 2. f. Advertising: Subject to chapter 119, F.S., Contractor shall not publicly disseminate any information concerning the Contract without prior written approval from DEO, including, but not limited to mentioning the Contract in a press release or other promotional material, identifying DEO or the State as a reference, or otherwise linking Contractor’s name and either a description of the Contract or the name of DEO or the State in any material published, either in print or electronically, to any entity that is not a Party to the Contract, except potential or actual authorized distributors, dealers, resellers, or service representatives. g. Sponsorship: As required by section 286.25, F.S., if Contractor is a nongovernmental organization which sponsors a program financed wholly or in part by state funds, including any funds obtained through this Contract, it shall, in publicizing, advertising, or describing the sponsorship of the program, state: “Sponsored by (Contractor’s name) and the State of Florida, Department of Economic Opportunity.” If the sponsorship reference is in written material, the words “State of Florida, Department of Economic Opportunity” shall appear in the same size letters or type as the name of the organization.

State of Florida Law. a. Contractor agrees that this Contract is executed and entered into in the State of Florida, and shall be construed, performed, and enforced in all respects in accordance with the laws, rules, and regulations of the State of Florida. Each Party shall perform its obligations herein in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Contract. Without limiting the provisions of Section II.D., Dispute Resolution, the exclusive venue of any legal or equitable action that arises out of or relates to the Contract shall be the appropriate state court in Xxxx County, Florida; in any such action, the Parties waive any right to jury trial. For avoidance of doubt, should any term of this Contract conflict with any applicable law, rule, or regulation, the law, rule, or regulation shall control over the provisions of this Contract. b. If applicable, Contractor agrees that it is in compliance with the rules for e-procurement e‐procurement as directed by Rule 60A-1.033, 60A‐1.030 F.A.C. and that it if applicable, will maintain eligibility for this Contract through the XxXxxxxxxXxxxxxxxxxx.xxx system. x. XXX shall ensure compliance with section 11.062, F.S., and section 216.347, F.S. Contractor shall not, in connection with this or any other agreement with the State, directly or indirectly: (1) offer, confer, or agree to confer any pecuniary benefit on anyone as consideration for any State officer or employee’s decision, opinion, recommendation, vote, other exercise of discretion, or violation of a known legal duty; or (2) offer, give, or agree to give to anyone any gratuity for the benefit of, or at the direction or request of, any State officer or employee. For purposes of clause (2), “gratuity” means any payment of more than nominal monetary value in the form of cash, travel, entertainment, gifts, meals, lodging, loans, subscriptions, advances, deposits of money, services, employment, or contracts of any kind. Upon request of DEO’s Inspector General, or other authorized State official, Contractor shall provide any type of information the Inspector General deems relevant to Contractor’s integrity or responsibility. Such information may include, but shall not be limited to, Contractor’s business or financial records, documents, or files of any type or form that refer to or relate to this the Contract. Contractor shall retain such records for the longer of: (1) five years after the expiration of the Contract; or (2) the period required by the General Records Schedules maintained by the Florida Department of State available at: xxxx://xxxx.xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/recordsmgmt/gen_records_schedules.cfm. d. 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 Contractor’s compliance with the terms of this or any other agreement between Contractor and the State which results in the suspension or debarment of Contractor. Such costs shall include, but shall not be limited to: salaries of investigators, including overtime; travel and lodging expenses; and expert witness and documentary fees. Contractor shall not be responsible for any costs of investigations that do not result in Contractor’s suspension or debarment. Contractor understands and will comply with the requirements of subsection 20.055(5), F.S., including but not necessarily limited to, the duty of Contractor and any of Contractor’s subcontractors to cooperate with the inspector general in any investigation, audit, inspection, review, or hearing pursuant to section 20.055, F.S.. e. Public Entity Crime: Pursuant to subsection 287.133(2)(a), F.S., a person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction for a public entity crime may not submit a bid, proposal, or reply on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity; may not submit a bid, proposal, or reply on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work; may not submit bids, proposals, or replies on leases of real property to a public entity; may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor or consultant under a contract with any public entity and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount provided in section 287.017, F.S., for Category Two for a period of thirty-six thirty‐six (36) months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list. Furthermore, Contractor will complete and provide the certification in Attachment 2. f. Advertising: Subject to chapter Chapter 119, F.S., Contractor shall not publicly disseminate any information concerning the Contract without prior written approval from DEO, including, but not limited to mentioning the Contract in a press release or other promotional material, identifying DEO or the State as a reference, or otherwise linking Contractor’s name and either a description of the Contract or the name of DEO or the State in any material published, either in print or electronically, to any entity that is not a Party to the Contract, except potential or actual authorized distributors, dealers, resellers, or service representatives. g. Sponsorship: As required by section 286.25, F.S., if Contractor is a nongovernmental organization which sponsors a program financed wholly or in part by state funds, including any funds obtained through this Contract, it shall, in publicizing, advertising, or describing the sponsorship of the program, state: “Sponsored by (Contractor’s name) and the State of Florida, Department of Economic Opportunity.” If the sponsorship reference is in written material, the words “State of Florida, Department of Economic Opportunity” shall appear in the same size letters or type as the name of the organization.

State of Florida Law. a. Contractor agrees that this Contract is executed and entered into in the State of Florida, and shall be construed, performed, and enforced in all respects in accordance with the laws, rules, and regulations of the State of Florida. Each Party shall perform its obligations herein in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Contract. Without limiting the provisions of Section II.D., Dispute Resolution, the exclusive venue of any legal or equitable action that arises out of or relates to the Contract shall be the appropriate state court in Xxxx County, Florida; in any such action, the Parties waive any right to jury trial. For avoidance of doubt, should any term of this Contract conflict with any applicable law, rule, or regulation, the law, rule, or regulation shall control over the provisions of this Contract. b. If applicable, Contractor agrees that it is in compliance with the rules for e-procurement as directed by Rule 60A-1.033, 60A-1.030 F.A.C. and that it if applicable, will maintain eligibility for this Contract through the XxXxxxxxxXxxxxxxxxxx.xxx system. x. XXX shall ensure compliance with section 11.062, F.S., and section 216.347, F.S. Contractor shall not, in connection with this or any other agreement with the State, directly or indirectly: (1) offer, confer, or agree to confer any pecuniary benefit on anyone as consideration for any State officer or employee’s decision, opinion, recommendation, vote, other exercise of discretion, or violation of a known legal duty; or (2) offer, give, or agree to give to anyone any gratuity for the benefit of, or at the direction or request of, any State officer or employee. For purposes of clause (2), “gratuity” means any payment of more than nominal monetary value in the form of cash, travel, entertainment, gifts, meals, lodging, loans, subscriptions, advances, deposits of money, services, employment, or contracts of any kind. Upon request of DEO’s Inspector General, or other authorized State official, Contractor shall provide any type of information the Inspector General deems relevant to Contractor’s integrity or responsibility. Such information may include, but shall not be limited to, Contractor’s business or financial records, documents, or files of any type or form that refer to or relate to this the Contract. Contractor shall retain such records for the longer of: (1) five years after the expiration of the Contract; or (2) the period required by the General Records Schedules maintained by the Florida Department of State available at: xxxx://xxxx.xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/recordsmgmt/gen_records_schedules.cfm. d. 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 Contractor’s compliance with the terms of this or any other agreement between Contractor and the State which results in the suspension or debarment of Contractor. Such costs shall include, but shall not be limited to: salaries of investigators, including overtime; travel and lodging expenses; and expert witness and documentary fees. Contractor shall not be responsible for any costs of investigations that do not result in Contractor’s suspension or debarment. Contractor understands and will comply with the requirements of subsection 20.055(5), F.S., including but not necessarily limited to, the duty of Contractor and any of Contractor’s subcontractors to cooperate with the inspector general in any investigation, audit, inspection, review, or hearing pursuant to section 20.055, F.S.. e. Public Entity Crime: Pursuant to subsection 287.133(2)(a), F.S., a person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction for a public entity crime may not submit a bid, proposal, or reply on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity; may not submit a bid, proposal, or reply on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work; may not submit bids, proposals, or replies on leases of real property to a public entity; may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor or consultant under a contract with any public entity and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount provided in section 287.017, F.S., for Category Two for a period of thirty-six (36) months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list. Furthermore, Contractor will complete and provide the certification in Attachment 2.a f. Advertising: Subject to chapter 119, F.S., Contractor shall not publicly disseminate any information concerning the Contract without prior written approval from DEO, including, but not limited to mentioning the Contract in a press release or other promotional material, identifying DEO or the State as a reference, or otherwise linking Contractor’s name and either a description of the Contract or the name of DEO or the State in any material published, either in print or electronically, to any entity that is not a Party to the Contract, except potential or actual authorized distributors, dealers, resellers, or service representatives. g. Sponsorship: As required by section 286.25, F.S., if Contractor is a nongovernmental organization which sponsors a program financed wholly or in part by state funds, including any funds obtained through this Contract, it shall, in publicizing, advertising, or describing the sponsorship of the program, state: “Sponsored by (Contractor’s name) and the State of Florida, Department of Economic Opportunity.” If the sponsorship reference is in written material, the words “State of Florida, Department of Economic Opportunity” shall appear in the same size letters or type as the name of the organization.

State of Florida Law. a. Contractor agrees that this Contract is executed and entered into in the State of Florida, and shall be construed, performed, and enforced in all respects in accordance with the laws, rules, and regulations of the State of Florida. Each Party shall perform its obligations herein in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Contract. Without limiting the provisions of Section II.D., Dispute Resolution, the exclusive venue of any legal or equitable action that arises out of or relates to the Contract shall be the appropriate state court in Xxxx County, Florida; in any such action, the Parties waive any right to jury trial. For avoidance of doubt, should any term of this Contract conflict with any applicable law, rule, or regulation, the law, rule, or regulation shall control over the provisions of this Contract. b. If applicable, Contractor agrees that it is in compliance with the rules for e-procurement e‐procurement as directed by Rule 60A-1.033, 60A‐1.030 F.A.C. and that it if applicable, will maintain eligibility for this Contract through the XxXxxxxxxXxxxxxxxxxx.xxx system. x. XXX shall ensure compliance with section 11.062, F.S., and section 216.347, F.S. Contractor shall not, in connection with this or any other agreement with the State, directly or indirectly: (1) offer, confer, or agree to confer any pecuniary benefit on anyone as consideration for any State officer or employee’s decision, opinion, recommendation, vote, other exercise of discretion, or violation of a known legal duty; or (2) offer, give, or agree to give to anyone any gratuity for the benefit of, or at the direction or request of, any State officer or employee. For purposes of clause (2), “gratuity” means any payment of more than nominal monetary value in the form of cash, travel, entertainment, gifts, meals, lodging, loans, subscriptions, advances, deposits of money, services, employment, or contracts of any kind. Upon request of DEO’s Inspector General, or other authorized State official, Contractor shall provide any type of information the Inspector General deems relevant to Contractor’s integrity or responsibility. Such information may include, but shall not be limited to, Contractor’s business or financial records, documents, or files of any type or form that refer to or relate to this the Contract. Contractor shall retain such records for the longer of: (1) five years after the expiration of the Contract; or (2) the period required by the General Records Schedules maintained by the Florida Department of State available at: xxxx://xxxx.xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/recordsmgmt/gen_records_schedules.cfm. d. 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 Contractor’s compliance with the terms of this or any other agreement between Contractor and the State which results in the suspension or debarment of Contractor. Such costs shall include, but shall not be limited to: salaries of investigators, including overtime; travel and lodging expenses; and expert witness and documentary fees. Contractor shall not be responsible for any costs of investigations that do not result in Contractor’s suspension or debarment. Contractor understands and will comply with the requirements of subsection 20.055(5), F.S., including but not necessarily limited to, the duty of Contractor and any of Contractor’s subcontractors to cooperate with the inspector general in any investigation, audit, inspection, review, or hearing pursuant to section 20.055, F.S. e. Public Entity Crime: Pursuant to subsection 287.133(2)(a), F.S., a person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction for a public entity crime may not submit a bid, proposal, or reply on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity; may not submit a bid, proposal, or reply on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work; may not submit bids, proposals, or replies on leases of real property to a public entity; may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor or consultant under a contract with any public entity and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount provided in section 287.017, F.S., for Category Two for a period of thirty-six thirty‐six (36) months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list. Furthermore, Contractor will complete and provide the certification in Attachment 2. f. Advertising: Subject to chapter Chapter 119, F.S., Contractor shall not publicly disseminate any information concerning the Contract without prior written approval from DEO, including, but not limited to mentioning the Contract in a press release or other promotional material, identifying DEO or the State as a reference, or otherwise linking Contractor’s name and either a description of the Contract or the name of DEO or the State in any material published, either in print or electronically, to any entity that is not a Party to the Contract, except potential or actual authorized distributors, dealers, resellers, or service representatives. g. Sponsorship: As required by section 286.25, F.S., if Contractor is a nongovernmental organization which sponsors a program financed wholly or in part by state funds, including any funds obtained through this Contract, it shall, in publicizing, advertising, or describing the sponsorship of the program, state: “Sponsored by (Contractor’s name) and the State of Florida, Department of Economic Opportunity.” If the sponsorship reference is in written material, the words “State of Florida, Department of Economic Opportunity” shall appear in the same size letters or type as the name of the organization.

State of Florida Law. a. Contractor agrees that this Contract is executed and entered into in the State of Florida, and shall be construed, performed, and enforced in all respects in accordance with the laws, rules, and regulations of the State of Florida. Each Party shall perform its obligations herein in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Contract. Without limiting the provisions of Section II.D., Dispute Resolution, the exclusive venue of any legal or equitable action that arises out of or relates to the Contract shall be the appropriate state court in Xxxx Leon County, Florida; in any such action, the Parties waive any right to jury trial. For avoidance of doubt, should any term of this Contract conflict with any applicable law, rule, or regulation, the law, rule, or regulation shall control over the provisions of this Contract. b. If applicable, Contractor agrees that it is in compliance with the rules for e-procurement as directed by Rule 60A-1.033, F.A.C. and that it will maintain eligibility for this Contract through the XxXxxxxxxXxxxxxxxxxx.xxx system. x. XXX c. Commerce shall ensure compliance with section 11.062, F.S., and section 216.347, F.S. Contractor shall not, in connection with this or any other agreement with the State, directly or indirectly: (1) offer, confer, or agree to confer any pecuniary benefit on anyone as consideration for any State officer or employee’s decision, opinion, recommendation, vote, other exercise of discretion, or violation of a known legal duty; or (2) offer, give, or agree to give to anyone any gratuity for the benefit of, or at the direction or request of, any State officer or employee. For purposes of clause (2), “gratuity” means any payment of more than nominal monetary value in the form of cash, travel, entertainment, gifts, meals, lodging, loans, subscriptions, advances, deposits of money, services, employment, or contracts of any kind. Upon request of DEOCommerce’s Inspector General, or other authorized State official, Contractor shall provide any type of information the Inspector General deems relevant to Contractor’s integrity or responsibility. Such information may include, but shall not be limited to, Contractor’s business or financial records, documents, or files of any type or form that refer to or relate to this Contract. Contractor shall retain such records for the longer of: (1) five years after the expiration of the Contract; or (2) the period required by the General Records Schedules maintained by the Florida Department of State available at: xxxx://xxxx.xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/recordsmgmt/gen_records_schedules.cfm.: d. 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 Contractor’s compliance with the terms of this or any other agreement between Contractor and the State which results in the suspension or debarment of Contractor. Such costs shall include, but shall not be limited to: salaries of investigators, including overtime; travel and lodging expenses; and expert witness and documentary fees. Contractor shall not be responsible for any costs of investigations that do not result in Contractor’s suspension or debarment. Contractor understands and will comply with the requirements of subsection 20.055(5), F.S., including but not necessarily limited to, the duty of Contractor and any of Contractor’s subcontractors to cooperate with the inspector general in any investigation, audit, inspection, review, or hearing pursuant to section 20.055, F.S. e. Public Entity Crime: Pursuant to subsection 287.133(2)(a), F.S., a person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction for a public entity crime may not submit a bid, proposal, or reply on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity; may not submit a bid, proposal, or reply on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work; may not submit bids, proposals, or replies on leases of real property to a public entity; may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor or consultant under a contract with any public entity and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount provided in section 287.017, F.S., for Category Two for a period of thirty-six (36) months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list. Furthermore, Contractor will complete and provide the certification in Attachment 2. f. Advertising: Subject to chapter 119, F.S., Contractor shall not publicly disseminate any information concerning the Contract without prior written approval from DEOCommerce, including, but not limited to mentioning the Contract in a press release or other promotional material, identifying DEO Commerce or the State as a reference, or otherwise linking Contractor’s name and either a description of the Contract or the name of DEO Commerce or the State in any material published, either in print or electronically, to any entity that is not a Party to the Contract, except potential or actual authorized distributors, dealers, resellers, or service representatives. g. Sponsorship: As required by section 286.25, F.S., if Contractor is a nongovernmental organization which sponsors a program financed wholly or in part by state funds, including any funds obtained through this Contract, it shall, in publicizing, advertising, or describing the sponsorship of the program, state: “Sponsored by (Contractor’s name) and the State of Florida, Department of Economic Opportunity.” If the sponsorship reference is in written material, the words “State of Florida, Department of Economic Opportunity” shall appear in the same size letters or type as the name of the organization.

State of Florida Law. a. Contractor agrees that this Contract is executed and entered into in the State of Florida, and shall be construed, performed, and enforced in all respects in accordance with the laws, rules, and regulations of the State of Florida. Each Party shall perform its obligations herein in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Contract. Without limiting the provisions of Section II.D., Dispute Resolution, the exclusive venue of any legal or equitable action that arises out of or relates to the Contract shall be the appropriate state court in Xxxx County, Florida; in any such action, the Parties waive any right to jury trial. For avoidance of doubt, should any term of this Contract conflict with any applicable law, rule, or regulation, the law, rule, or regulation shall control over the provisions of this Contract. b. If applicable, Contractor agrees that it is in compliance with the rules for e-procurement as directed by Rule 60A-1.033, F.A.C. and that it will maintain eligibility for this Contract through the XxXxxxxxxXxxxxxxxxxx.xxx system. x. XXX shall ensure compliance with section 11.062, F.S., and section 216.347, F.S. Contractor shall not, in connection with this or any other agreement with the State, directly or indirectly: (1) offer, confer, or agree to confer any pecuniary benefit on anyone as consideration for any State officer or employee’s decision, opinion, recommendation, vote, other exercise of discretion, or violation of a known legal duty; or (2) offer, give, or agree to give to anyone any gratuity for the benefit of, or at the direction or request of, any State officer or employee. For purposes of clause (2), “gratuity” means any payment of more than nominal monetary value in the form of cash, travel, entertainment, gifts, meals, lodging, loans, subscriptions, advances, deposits of money, services, employment, or contracts of any kind. Upon request of DEOXXX’s Inspector General, or other authorized State official, Contractor shall provide any type of information the Inspector General deems relevant to Contractor’s integrity or responsibility. Such information may include, but shall not be limited to, Contractor’s business or financial records, documents, or files of any type or form that refer to or relate to this Contract. Contractor shall retain such records for the longer of: (1) five years after the expiration of the Contract; or (2) the period required by the General Records Schedules maintained by the Florida Department of State available at: xxxx://xxxx.xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/recordsmgmt/gen_records_schedules.cfm. d. 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 Contractor’s compliance with the terms of this or any other agreement between Contractor and the State which results in the suspension or debarment of Contractor. Such costs shall include, include but shall not be limited to: salaries of investigators, including overtime; travel and lodging expenses; and expert witness and documentary fees. Contractor shall not be responsible for any costs of investigations that do not result in Contractor’s suspension or debarment. Contractor understands and will comply with the requirements of subsection 20.055(5), F.S., including but not necessarily limited to, the duty of Contractor and any of Contractor’s subcontractors to cooperate with the inspector general in any investigation, audit, inspection, review, or hearing pursuant to section 20.055, F.S.in e. Public Entity Crime: Pursuant to subsection 287.133(2)(a), F.S., a person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction for a public entity crime may not submit a bid, proposal, or reply on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity; may not submit a bid, proposal, or reply on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work; may not submit bids, proposals, or replies on leases of real property to a public entity; may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor or consultant under a contract with any public entity and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount provided in section 287.017, F.S., for Category Two for a period of thirty-six (36) 36 months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list. Furthermore, Contractor will complete and provide the certification in Attachment 24. f. Advertising: Subject to chapter 119, F.S., Contractor shall not publicly disseminate any information concerning the Contract without prior written approval from DEO, including, but not limited to mentioning the Contract in a press release or other promotional material, identifying DEO or the State as a reference, or otherwise linking Contractor’s name and either a description of the Contract or the name of DEO or the State in any material published, either in print or electronically, to any entity that is not a Party to the Contract, except potential or actual authorized distributors, dealers, resellers, or service representatives. g. Sponsorship: As required by section 286.25, F.S., if Contractor is a nongovernmental organization which sponsors a program financed wholly or in part by state funds, including any funds obtained through this Contract, it shall, in publicizing, advertising, or describing the sponsorship of the program, state: “Sponsored by (Contractor’s name) and the State of Florida, Department of Economic Opportunity.” If the sponsorship reference is in written material, the words “State of Florida, Department of Economic Opportunity” shall appear in the same size letters or type as the name of the organization.

State of Florida Law. a. Contractor agrees that this Contract is executed and entered into in the State of Florida, and shall be construed, performed, and enforced in all respects in accordance with the laws, rules, and regulations of the State of Florida. Each Party shall perform its obligations herein in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Contract. Without limiting the provisions of Section II.D., Dispute Resolution, the exclusive venue of any legal or equitable action that arises out of or relates to the Contract shall be the appropriate state court in Xxxx Leon County, Florida; in any such action, the Parties waive any right to jury trial. For avoidance of doubt, should any term of this Contract conflict with any applicable law, rule, or regulation, the law, rule, or regulation shall control over the provisions of this Contract. b. If applicable, Contractor agrees that it is in compliance with the rules for e-procurement as directed by Rule 60A-1.033, F.A.C. and that it will maintain eligibility for this Contract through the XxXxxxxxxXxxxxxxxxxx.xxx system. x. XXX shall ensure compliance with section 11.062, F.S., and section 216.347, F.S. Contractor shall not, in connection with this or any other agreement with the State, directly or indirectly: (1) offer, confer, or agree to confer any pecuniary benefit on anyone as consideration for any State officer or employee’s decision, opinion, recommendation, vote, other exercise of discretion, or violation of a known legal duty; or (2) offer, give, or agree to give to anyone any gratuity for the benefit of, or at the direction or request of, any State officer or employee. For purposes of clause (2), “gratuity” means any payment of more than nominal monetary value in the form of cash, travel, entertainment, gifts, meals, lodging, loans, subscriptions, advances, deposits of money, services, employment, or contracts of any kind. Upon request of DEOXXX’s Inspector General, or other authorized State official, Contractor shall provide any type of information the Inspector General deems relevant to Contractor’s integrity or responsibility. Such information may include, but shall not be limited to, Contractor’s business or financial records, documents, or files of any type or form that refer to or relate to this Contract. Contractor shall retain such records for the longer of: (1) five years after the expiration of the Contract; or (2) the period required by the General Records Schedules maintained by the Florida Department of State available at: xxxx://xxxx.xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/recordsmgmt/gen_records_schedules.cfm. d. 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 Contractor’s compliance with the terms of this or any other agreement between Contractor and the State which results in the suspension or debarment of Contractor. Such costs shall include, but shall not be limited to: salaries of investigators, including overtime; travel and lodging expenses; and expert witness and documentary fees. Contractor shall not be responsible for any costs of investigations that do not result in Contractor’s suspension or debarment. Contractor understands and will comply with the requirements of subsection 20.055(5), F.S., including but not necessarily limited to, the duty of Contractor and any of Contractor’s subcontractors to cooperate with the inspector general in any investigation, audit, inspection, review, or hearing pursuant to section 20.055, F.S. e. Public Entity Crime: Pursuant to subsection 287.133(2)(a), F.S., a person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction for a public entity crime may not submit a bid, proposal, or reply on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity; may not submit a bid, proposal, or reply on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work; may not submit bids, proposals, or replies on leases of real property to a public entity; may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor or consultant under a contract with any public entity and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount provided in section 287.017, F.S., for Category Two for a period of thirty-six (36) months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list. Furthermore, Contractor will complete and provide the certification in Attachment 2. f. Advertising: Subject to chapter 119, F.S., Contractor shall not publicly disseminate any information concerning the Contract without prior written approval from DEO, including, but not limited to mentioning the Contract in a press release or other promotional material, identifying DEO or the State as a reference, or otherwise linking Contractor’s name and either a description of the Contract or the name of DEO or the State in any material published, either in print or electronically, to any entity that is not a Party to the Contract, except potential or actual authorized distributors, dealers, resellers, or service representatives. g. Sponsorship: As required by section 286.25, F.S., if Contractor is a nongovernmental organization which sponsors a program financed wholly or in part by state funds, including any funds obtained through this Contract, it shall, in publicizing, advertising, or describing the sponsorship of the program, state: “Sponsored by (Contractor’s name) and the State of Florida, Department of Economic Opportunity.” If the sponsorship reference is in written material, the words “State of Florida, Department of Economic Opportunity” shall appear in the same size letters or type as the name of the organization.

State of Florida Law. a. Contractor agrees that this Contract is executed and entered into in the State of Florida, and shall be construed, performed, and enforced in all respects in accordance with the laws, rules, and regulations of the State of Florida. Each Party shall perform its obligations herein in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Contract. Without limiting the provisions of Section II.D., Dispute Resolution, the exclusive venue of any legal or equitable action that arises out of or relates to the Contract shall be the appropriate state court in Xxxx County, Florida; in any such action, the Parties waive any right to jury trial. For avoidance of doubt, should any term of this Contract conflict with any applicable law, rule, or regulation, the law, rule, or regulation shall control over the provisions of this Contract. b. If applicable, Contractor agrees that it is in compliance with the rules for e-procurement as directed by Rule 60A-1.033, 60A-1.030 F.A.C. and that it if applicable, will maintain eligibility for this Contract through the XxXxxxxxxXxxxxxxxxxx.xxx system. x. XXX shall ensure compliance with section 11.062, F.S., and section 216.347, F.S. Contractor shall not, in connection with this or any other agreement with the State, directly or indirectly: (1) offer, confer, or agree to confer any pecuniary benefit on anyone as consideration for any State officer or employee’s decision, opinion, recommendation, vote, other exercise of discretion, or violation of a known legal duty; or (2) offer, give, or agree to give to anyone any gratuity for the benefit of, or at the direction or request of, any State officer or employee. For purposes of clause (2), “gratuity” means any payment of more than nominal monetary value in the form of cash, travel, entertainment, gifts, meals, lodging, loans, subscriptions, advances, deposits of money, services, employment, or contracts of any kind. Upon request of DEO’s Inspector General, or other authorized State official, Contractor shall provide any type of information the Inspector General deems relevant to Contractor’s integrity or responsibility. Such information may include, but shall not be limited to, Contractor’s business or financial records, documents, or files of any type or form that refer to or relate to this the Contract. Contractor shall retain such records for the longer of: (1) five years after the expiration of the Contract; or (2) the period required by the General Records Schedules maintained by the Florida Department of State available at: xxxx://xxxx.xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/recordsmgmt/gen_records_schedules.cfm. d. 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 Contractor’s compliance with the terms of this or any other agreement between Contractor and the State which results in the suspension or debarment of Contractor. Such costs shall include, but shall not be limited to: salaries of investigators, including overtime; travel and lodging expenses; and expert witness and documentary fees. Contractor shall not be responsible for any costs of investigations that do not result in Contractor’s suspension or debarment. Contractor understands and will comply with the requirements of subsection 20.055(5), F.S., including but not necessarily limited to, the duty of Contractor and any of Contractor’s subcontractors to cooperate with the inspector general in any investigation, audit, inspection, review, or hearing pursuant to section 20.055, F.S.. e. Public Entity Crime: Pursuant to subsection 287.133(2)(a), F.S., a person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction for a public entity crime may not submit a bid, proposal, or reply on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity; may not submit a bid, proposal, or reply on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work; may not submit bids, proposals, or replies on leases of real property to a public entity; may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor or consultant under a contract with any public entity and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount provided in section 287.017, F.S., for Category Two for a period of thirty-six (36) months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list. Furthermore, Contractor will complete and provide the certification in Attachment 2.or f. Advertising: Subject to chapter 119, F.S., Contractor shall not publicly disseminate any information concerning the Contract without prior written approval from DEO, including, but not limited to mentioning the Contract in a press release or other promotional material, identifying DEO or the State as a reference, or otherwise linking Contractor’s name and either a description of the Contract or the name of DEO or the State in any material published, either in print or electronically, to any entity that is not a Party to the Contract, except potential or actual authorized distributors, dealers, resellers, or service representatives. g. Sponsorship: As required by section 286.25, F.S., if Contractor is a nongovernmental organization which sponsors a program financed wholly or in part by state funds, including any funds obtained through this Contract, it shall, in publicizing, advertising, or describing the sponsorship of the program, state: “Sponsored by (Contractor’s name) and the State of Florida, Department of Economic Opportunity.” If the sponsorship reference is in written material, the words “State of Florida, Department of Economic Opportunity” shall appear in the same size letters or type as the name of the organization.

State of Florida Law. a. Contractor agrees that this Contract is executed and entered into in the State of Florida, and shall be construed, performed, and enforced in all respects in accordance with the laws, rules, and regulations of the State of Florida. Each Party shall perform its obligations herein in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Contract. Without limiting the provisions of Section II.D., Dispute Resolution, the exclusive venue of any legal or equitable action that arises out of or relates to the Contract shall be the appropriate state court in Xxxx County, Florida; in any such action, the Parties waive any right to jury trial. For avoidance of doubt, should any term of this Contract conflict with any applicable law, rule, or regulation, the law, rule, or regulation shall control over the provisions of this Contract. b. If applicable, Contractor agrees that it is in compliance with the rules for e-procurement as directed by Rule 60A-1.033, F.A.C. and that it will maintain eligibility for this Contract through the XxXxxxxxxXxxxxxxxxxx.xxx system. x. XXX shall ensure compliance with section 11.062, F.S., and section 216.347, F.S. Contractor shall not, in connection with this or any other agreement with the State, directly or indirectly: : (1) offer, confer, or agree to confer any pecuniary benefit on anyone as consideration for any State officer or employee’s decision, opinion, recommendation, vote, other exercise of discretion, or violation of a known legal duty; or (2) offer, give, or agree to give to anyone any gratuity for the benefit of, or at the direction or request of, any State officer or employee. For purposes of clause (2), “gratuity” means any payment of more than nominal monetary value in the form of cash, travel, entertainment, gifts, meals, lodging, loans, subscriptions, advances, deposits of money, services, employment, or contracts of any kind. Upon request of DEOXXX’s Inspector General, or other authorized State official, Contractor shall provide any type of information the Inspector General deems relevant to Contractor’s integrity or responsibility. Such information may include, but shall not be limited to, Contractor’s business or financial records, documents, or files of any type or form that refer to or relate to this Contract. Contractor shall retain such records for the longer of: (1) five years after the expiration of the Contract; or (2) the period required by the General Records Schedules maintained by the Florida Department of State available at: at xxxx://xxxx.xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/recordsmgmt/gen_records_schedules.cfm. d. 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 Contractor’s compliance with the terms of this or any other agreement between Contractor and the State which results in the suspension or debarment of Contractor. Such costs shall include, but shall not be limited to: salaries of investigators, including overtime; travel and lodging expenses; and expert witness and documentary fees. Contractor shall not be responsible for any costs of investigations that do not result in Contractor’s suspension or debarment. Contractor understands and will comply with the requirements of subsection 20.055(5), F.S., including but not necessarily limited to, the duty of Contractor and any of Contractor’s subcontractors to cooperate with the inspector general in any investigation, audit, inspection, review, or hearing pursuant to section 20.055, F.S.; e. Public Entity Crime: Pursuant to subsection 287.133(2)(a), F.S., a person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction for a public entity crime may not submit a bid, proposal, or reply on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity; may not submit a bid, proposal, or reply on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work; may not submit bids, proposals, or replies on leases of real property to a public entity; may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor subcontractor, or consultant under a contract with any public entity and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount provided in section 287.017, F.S., for Category Two for a period of thirty-six (36) months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list. Furthermore, Contractor will complete and provide the certification in Attachment 2. f. Advertising: Subject to chapter 119, F.S., Contractor shall not publicly disseminate any information concerning the Contract without prior written approval from DEO, including, including but not limited to mentioning the Contract in a press release or other promotional material, identifying DEO or the State as a reference, or otherwise linking Contractor’s name and either a description of the Contract or the name of DEO or the State in any material published, either in print or electronically, to any entity that is not a Party to the Contract, except potential or actual authorized distributors, dealers, resellers, or service representatives. g. Sponsorship: As required by section 286.25, F.S., if Contractor is a nongovernmental organization which sponsors a program financed wholly or in part by state State funds, including any funds obtained through this Contract, it shall, in publicizing, advertising, or describing the sponsorship of the program, state: “Sponsored by (Contractor’s name) and the State of Florida, Department of Economic Opportunity.” If the sponsorship reference is in written material, the words “State of Florida, Department of Economic Opportunity” shall appear in the same size letters or type as the name of the organization.