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Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity.During the term of this Purchase Order,Supplier will not discriminate
<br /> against any employee or applicant for employment because of creed, religion, race, color, sex, marital status, sexual
<br /> orientation, political ideology, ancestry, national origin, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, unless
<br /> based upon a bona fide occupational qualification. The Supplier will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants and
<br /> employees are treated fairly, without regard to their creed, religion, race, color, sex, national origin, or the presence of any
<br /> sensory, mental or physical disability. Such action shall include all terms and conditions of employment, compensation, and
<br /> benefits,including apprenticeship.
<br /> Governing Law/Venue.This Contract shall be deemed to have been executed and delivered within the State of Washington,and the
<br /> rights and obligations of the parties hereunder shall be construed and enforced in accordance with,and governed by,the laws of
<br /> the State of Washington,without regard to the principles of conflict of laws.Any action or suit brought in connection with this
<br /> Contract shall be brought in the Superior Court of Snohomish County, Washington.
<br /> Independent Contractor. Supplier, its subcontractors, agents and employees are independent Suppliers performing services for
<br /> the City and are not employees of City.The Supplier,its subcontractors,agents and employees,shall not,as a result of this Contract,
<br /> accrue leave, retirement, pension, insurance, bonding or any other benefits afforded to City employees. The Supplier, its
<br /> subcontractors,agents and employees,shall not bind the City in any way except as may be specifically provided herein.The Supplier
<br /> shall have the authority to control and direct the performance and details of the work described herein.
<br /> Insurance.The Supplier shall obtain and keep in force during the entire term of this Contract, liability insurance against any
<br /> and all claims for damages to person or property which may arise out of the performance of this Contract whether such work
<br /> shall be by the Supplier,subcontractor or anyone directly or indirectly employed by either the Supplier or a subcontractor.The
<br /> amount of coverage provided by such insurance shall be not less than one million($1,000,000)combined single limit for bodily
<br /> injury and property damage not less than five hundred thousand($500,000)combined single limit for automobile liability. The
<br /> Supplier agrees to the following requirements relating to insurance coverage:
<br /> a Liability Insurance.All liability insurance required herein shall be under a comprehensive or commercial general liability and
<br /> business, automobile policy or policies. The City shall be named as a Certificate Holder and an additional insured with
<br /> respect to all such policies. Copies of all such policies shall be furnished to the City upon request.
<br /> b. Worker's Compensation. Supplier shall take out and maintain during the life of the Contract, Worker's Compensation,
<br /> including Washington State Stop Gap, insurance for all its employees engaged in work under or pursuant to this Contract
<br /> who are required to be so covered by the laws of the State of Washington and in case any work is subcontracted, the
<br /> Supplier shall require the subcontractor to provide worker's compensation insurance for all of its employees unless or to
<br /> the extent that such employees are covered by the protection provided by the Supplier.
<br /> Employment Security.Supplier shall comply with all employment security laws of the State of Washington,and shall timely
<br /> make all required payments in connection therewith.
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