Shannon Affholter Squared 10/3/2021

2.8 Notices Unless otherwise specified in the Contract,all notices or documentation required or provided pursuant to this Contract shall be in writing and shall be deemed duly given when received at the addresses first set forth below via certified or registered first class mail,return receipt requested,personal delivery or electronic mail.However,if any of the following occur: "notice to cure"a default, Contractor communication in connection with an alleged default, or notice of termination,such notice or communication shall only be delivered personally,or by certified or registered first class mail,return receipt requested. THE DISTRICT CONTRACTOR Anthony Anderson Shannon Affholter Director,STEM Partnerships&Choice Programs Contractor aanderson2@everettsd.org shannonaffholter@yahoo.com 425-385-4185 425-581-8264 2.9 Certification Regarding Debarment,Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters This Contract is a covered transaction for purposes of the Code of Federal Regulations and the Contractor is required to verify that none of the Contractor,its principals,or affiliates,are excluded or disqualified from receiving contract award by the Federal Government.The Contractor is required to comply with CFR and must include the requirement to comply with the CFR in any lower tier covered transaction it enters into.By signing and submitting this Contract,the Contractor certifies as follows: The certification in this clause is;a material representation of fact relied upon by the District.If it is later determined that the Contractor knowingly rendered an erroneous certification,in addition to remedies available to the District,the Federal Government may pursue available remedies,including but not limited to suspension and/or debarment The Contractor agrees to comply with the requirements of the CFR while performing this Contract and further agrees to include a provision requiring such, compliance in its lower tier covered transactions. 2.10 Compliance with Laws and Regulations The Contractor shall comply fully with all applicable federal,state and local laws,ordinances, executive orders and regulations that prohibit discrimination.These laws include,but are not limited to,RCW Chapter 49.60,Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,the American with Disabilities Act, and the Restoration Act of 1987.The Contractor shall further comply fully with any equal opportunity requirements set forth in any federal regulations,statutes or rules included or referenced in the contract documents. SECTION 3 LEGAL RELATIONS;INDEMNITY AND INSURANCE 3.1 Independent Status of Contractor In the performance of this Contract,the parties shall be acting in their individual,corporate or governmental capacities and not as agents,employees,partners,joint ventures,or associates of one another.The parties intend that an independent contractor relationship shall be created by this Contract.The Contractor shall be responsible for all federal and/or state tax,industrial insurance, wages,benefits,or other compensation by or on behalf of the Contractor and its employees.The Contractor shall not make any claim of right,privilege or benefit which would accrue to an employee under chapter 41.06 RCW or Title 51 RCW.