2018-291-E DSS - Dispute Settlement Center services

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DocuSign Envelope ID: 23D00540- 4B67- 4A91- B622- 510CAEF24EEE Contract #68 -1017 The Dispute Settlement Center, Inc. 11. Disbursements. As a condition of this contract, the Contractor acknowledges and agrees to make disbursements in accordance with the following requirements: a. Implement adequate internal controls over disbursements; b. Pre -audit all vouchers presented for payment to determine: i. Validity and accuracy of payment ii. Payment due date iii. Adequacy of documentation supporting payment iv. Legality of disbursement c. Assure adequate control of signature stamps /plates; d. Assure adequate control of negotiable instruments; and e. Implement procedures to insure that account balance is solvent and reconcile the account monthly. 12. Outsourcing to Other Countries: The Contractor certifies that it has identified to the County all jobs related to the contract that have been outsourced to other countries, if any. The Contractor further agrees that it will not outsource any such jobs during the term of this contract without providing notice to the County. 13. Federal Certifications: Individuals and Organizations receiving federal funds must ensure compliance with certain certifications required by federal laws and regulations. The contractor is hereby complying with Certifications regarding Nondiscrimination, Drug -Free Workplace Requirements, Environmental Tobacco Smoke, Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion Lower Tier Covered Transactions, and Lobbying. These assurances and certifications are to be signed by the contractor's authorized representative. 14. Relationship of the Parties: Contractor is an independent contractor of the County. Contractor represents that it has or will secure, at its own expense, all personnel required in performing the services under this Agreement, Such personnel shall not be employees of or have any contractual relationship with the County. All personnel engaged in work under this Agreement shall be fully qualified and shall be authorized or permitted under state and local law to perform such services. It is further agreed by Contractor that it shall obey all State and Federal statutes, miles and regulations which are applicable to provisions of the services called for herein, Neither Contractor nor any employee of the Contractor shall be deemed an officer, employee or agent of the County. 15. Termination: This Agreement may be terminated as specified in Attachment A, General Terms And Conditions. 16. Insurance Requirements: Contractor shall obtain, at its sole expense, all insurance as required in Attachment A, General Terms And Conditions. 17. Indemnification: Contractor agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the County, for all loss, liability, claims or expense (including reasonable attorney's fees) arising from bodily injury, including death or property damage, to any person or persons caused in whole or in part by Contractor in accordance with Attachment A, General Terms And Conditions. It is the intent of this Section that Contractor indemnify County to the full extent permitted by law, 18. Entire Agreement. The parties have read this Agreement, including the Contract Documents, and agree to be bound by all of its terms, and further agree that it constitutes the complete and exclusive statement of the Agreement between the parties. 19. Interpretation: When the context in which words are used in this Agreement indicates that such is the intent, words shall in the singular number shall include the plural and vice versa. The masculine gender shall include the feminine and neuter. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the County and the Contractor have been first duly authorized, have executed and entered into this Agreement as of the day and year first above written. Contract- General (07/ 10) Page 3 of 5