RES 2022-200 Federal Interagency Agreement Washington State Dept of Commerce

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DocuSign Envelope lD: F 1 31 C1 22-EC99-46F7-A'l 86-408DgBEOABF3 \ /ushrncllon Sltste ... Dr.:lLl'lllHrrl <rl(,onun(lt'(:(. notice requirement. ln lieu of termination, the Grant may be amended to reflect the new funding limitations and conditions. 13. Severabilitv The provisions of this Grant are intended to be severable. lf any term or provision is illegal or invalid for any reason whalsoever, such illegality or invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remainder of the Grant. I 4. Suborantinq/Subcontractino The Grantee may only subcontracl work contemplated under lhis Grant if it obtains the prior written approval of COMMERCE. lf COMMERCE approves subconlracting, the Grantee shall maintain written procedures related to subcontracting, as well as copies of all subcontracts and records related to subcontracts. For cause, COMMERCE in writing may: (a) require the Grantee to amend its subcontracting procedures as they relate to this Grant; (b) prohibit the Grantee from subcontracting with a particular person or entity; or (c) require the Grantee io rescind or amend a subcontract. Every subcontract shall bind the Subgrantee to follow all applicable terms of this Grant. The Grantee is responsible to COMMERCE if the Subgrantee fails to comply with any applicable term or condition of this Grant. The Grantee shall appropriately monitor the activities of lhe Subgrantee to assure fiscal conditions of this grant. ln no event shall the existence of a subcontract operate to retease or reduce the liability of the Grantee to COMMERCE for any breach in the performance of the Grantee's duties. Every subcontract shall include a term that COMMERCE and the State of Washington are not liable for claims or damages arising from a Subgrantee's performance of the subcontract. 15. Survival The terms, conditions, and warranties contained in this Grant that by their sense and context are intended to survive the completion of the performance, cancellation or termination of this Grantee shall so survive. 16. Termination for G,ause ln the event COMMERCE determines the Grantee has failed to comply with the conditions of this Grant in a timely manner, COMMERCE has the right to suspend or terminate this contract. Before suspending or terminating the Grant, COMMERCE shall notify the Grantee in writing of the need to take corrective action. lf corrective action is not taken within 30 calendar days, the Grant may be terminated or suspended. ln the event of termination or suspension, the Grantee shall be liable for damages as authorized by law including, but not limited to, any cost difference between the original Grant and the replacement or cover Grant and all administrative costs directly related to the replacement contract, e.g., cost of the competitive bidding, mailing, advertising and staff time. COMMERCE reserves the right to suspend all or part of the Grant, withhold further payments, or prohibit the Grantee from incurring additional obligations of funds during investigation of ihe alleged compliance breach and pending corrective action by the GRANTEE or a decision by COMMERCE to terminate the grant. A termination shall be deemed a "Termination for Gonvenience" if it is determined that the Grantee: (1) was not in default; or (21failure to perform was outside of his or her control, fault or negligence. The rights and remedies of COMMERCE provided in this Grant are not exclusive and are in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law. lFlr?rf Page 13 of 16