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property resulting from any act or omission on the part of itself, its employees, its
<br />subconsultants, its officers, and its agents.
<br />13. Industrial Insurance Waiver: With respect to the performance of this agreement and as
<br />to claims against the County, its officers, agents and employees, the Contractor
<br />expressly waives its immunity under Title 51 of the Revised Code of Washington, the
<br />Industrial Insurance Act, for injuries to its employees and agrees that the obligations to
<br />indemnify, defend and hold harmless provided in this agreement extend to any claim
<br />brought by or on behalf of any employee of the Contractor. This waiver is mutually
<br />negotiated by the parties to this agreement.
<br />14. Independent Status/Contractor. Contractor's services shall be furnished as an
<br />independent contractor and nothing herein contained shall be construed to create a
<br />relationship of employer-employee or master -servant. All payments made hereunder and
<br />all services performed shall be made and performed pursuant to this Agreement by
<br />Contractor as an independent contractor. It is understood and agreed that County is not
<br />responsible for payroll deductions of any kind, including but not limited to, Federal
<br />Taxes, FICA and/or employee benefits.
<br />15. Inspection. During the term of this Agreement and for one (1) year following
<br />termination or expiration of this Agreement, Contractor shall provide reasonable access
<br />to Contractor's place of business, Contractor records, and client records, to County and to
<br />any authorized agent of the state of Washington or the federal government in order to
<br />monitor, audit, and evaluate Contractor's performance and compliance with applicable
<br />laws, regulations, and this Agreement. Such representatives shall be permitted to audit,
<br />examine, and make excerpts or transcripts from such records and to make audits of all
<br />contracts, invoices, materials, payroll, and records of matters covered by this Agreement.
<br />16. Insurance. Contractor is a member of the Washington Counties Risk Pool. Contractor
<br />shall notify County forty-five (45) days before cancellation or reduction in Contractor
<br />insurance coverage.
<br />16.1. Worker's Compensation Insurance: If applicable, Contractor shall show proof of
<br />Worker's Compensation coverage by providing its State Industrial Account
<br />Identification Number. Provision of this number will be Contractor's assurance
<br />that coverage is in effect.
<br />17. Licensure. Contractor shall obtain and maintain continuously for the duration of this
<br />Agreement, all licenses, certifications and/or registrations required for carrying out the
<br />contracted services.
<br />18. Non -Discrimination. Contractor shall not unlawfully discriminate against any employee,
<br />applicant for employment, recipient of services or programs, or applicant for services or
<br />programs, on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, age, marital status, national origin,
<br />Vietnam era or disable veteran status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical
<br />handicap. Contractor shall comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
<br />18.1. In Employ►nent. Contractor shall not discriminate against any employee or
<br />employment because of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, creed, marital
<br />status, age Vietnam era or disable veterans status, or the presence of any sensory,
<br />Intellectual, or physical disability, or the use of any trained dog guide or service
<br />animal by a person with a disability. Contractor shall take affirmative action to
<br />ensure that employees are employed and treated during employment without
<br />discrimination. Such action shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
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