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INDEMNIFICATION: To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Vendor shall be liable for and shall hold the County harmless from all damages and injuries caused to persons or property arising out of the performance of this Contract. The Vendor agrees to assume the defense of the County and its officers and employees in all legal proceedings or claims with third parties connected with the Vendor's performance under this Contract, to pay all expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees incurred directly or indirectly on account of such legal proceedings, and to satisfy any judgment rendered in connection therewith or to pay or reimburse the payment of any sums reasonable to settle such proceedings or claims. PERSONAL LIABILITY: It is agreed by and between the parties hereto that in no event shall any official, officer, employee or agent of the County be in any way liable or responsible for any covenant or agreement herein contained whether express or implied, nor for any statement or representation made herein or in any connection with this agreement. POSTED PRICES: The prices which Kittitas County will pay for fuel he will be the prices set forth on the supplied bid sheet. The prices may vary up or down in direct relation to the bidders' cost from their supplier. Any and all price changes must be justified through the Oil Price Information Service (O.P.I.S.), Pads 4-5 using Seattle, Washington as the referenced city. During the life of this contract, the price difference (Seattle rack price versus the bid price) shall be the same for the corresponding week as indicated on Pad 4-5 of the Oil Price Information Service. TAX PROVISIONS: Kittitas County is exempt from Federal Fuel Taxes. Kittitas County is subject to Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax (RCW 82.36). Kittitas County is exempt from Special Fuel Tax (RCW 82.38 & 70.149). In the event of any increase or decrease in the present taxes during the contract period, contract prices shall be increased or decreased accordingly. CONTRACTOR'S PROTECTIVE CLAUSE: There shall be no obligation to have available or deliver any or all of the products included in this proposal in the customary manner when such availability or deliveries are prevented or hindered by an Act of God, fire, strike, partial or total interruption or loss or shortage of transportation facilities, or by other similar or different acts of civil or military authorities, or by other like causes beyond the control of the Contractor. USE BY OTHER AGENCIES: The items in this bid are for consumption by Kittitas County and other governmental agencies in Kittitas County if they desire. Partial list includes the following: 1. Kittitas County Airport 2. Kittitas County Fair Board 3. Kittitas County Fire Districts 4. Kittitas County Reclamation District 5. Kittitas County School Districts 6. Kittitas County Sheriff 7. Kittitas County Noxious Weed 8. Kittitas County Public Utility District 9. Cascade Irrigation District 10. City of Cle Elum 11. City of Ellensburg 12. City of Kittitas 13. City of Roslyn BID: FURNISHING FUEL FOR 2025 Page 5