Washington State Department of Licensing 4/13/2023

DOL CDL Third Party Examiner 5 of 28 DOL K7951 AG Rev June 2022 6. COMPENSATION There is no requirement for DOL to compensate the Contractor under this contract. DOL is not responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by the Contractor in the performance of any duties under this agreement. The amount of compensation charged to the applicants by the Contractor must be approved by DOL. Independent TPEs must complete and submit an A-19 with proper documentation to be reimbursed for fees collected by DOL on behalf of Contractor. If logs are submitted after the 5th of the following month, reimbursements may be delayed. 7. BACKGROUND CHECKS Each examiner must receive and pass an FBI National Background check in accordance with Federal Regulation CFR 384.228. A Washington State Patrol Background check for each examiner is required upon contract renewal. 8. AUDITS DOL will conduct audits of the Contractor to determine compliance with this Agreement, with all examiner certification requirements, and with 49 C.F.R. Sec.383.75. Audits will also measure Examiner’s ability to properly perform CDL examinations. Annual Audits: DOL will conduct performance audits at least annually to verify the contractor’s compliance with this agreement and to further verify employee certification. Contractor’s failure to permit the audit as required will result in the suspension of the Contractor’s authorization to perform CDL Third Party Testing. Only the Examiners who are properly certified at the completion of the audit will maintain their authorization to conduct third party testing. Random Audits: In addition to the Annual audits, DOL may conduct random overt, covert and administrative performance audits. Audits will be performed at DOLs discretion. Contractor’s failure to permit the audit as required will result in the suspension of the Contractor’s authorization to engage in any CDL testing under this agreement. Audit reports may result in: a. Require a Resolution Action Plan for DOL’s approval b. Require attendance at training and/or c. Suspend authorization under this contract Attachment C: Compliance Matrix, will be used to ensure the examiner adheres to state and federal guidelines. Disciplinary actions resulting from violations will be calculated during a preceding 12- month period. Resolution Action Plans: Audit findings will be corrected as set forth in the matrix incorporated hereto as Attachment C: Compliance Matrix. 9. SAFEGUARDING OF PERSONAL INFORMATION A. Data Security and Safeguarding Data obtained by Contractor, directly from the Driver Applicants is categorized by the state of Washington as being Confidential Information containing personal information. Because Contractor will be storing such information on behalf of the Driver Applicants, and will be further supplying such information to DOL, Contractor has a continuing obligation to comply with all federal and state laws, regulations, and security standards as enacted or revised over time, regarding Data Security, electronic data interchange and restricted uses of such information. The Contractor agrees to implement physical, electronic, and managerial policies, procedures, and safeguards to prevent unauthorized access, use, or disclosure of confidential information. The Contractor shall prohibit the access, use, and disclosure of such Information to individuals and entities DocuSign Envelope ID: AC966A65-E68A-4258-A8B9-AE46FE8283C3