Washington State Department of Transportation 11/8/2021

changes to the federal award identification number, DUNS, project title, federal ID number, CFDA number, milestones, PIN the contact person of either PARTY, or dollar amount changes that do not affect the Project total cost, will not require a written amendment, but will be approved and documented by WSDOT through an administrative revision. WSDOT shall notify the CONTRACTOR of the revision in writing S ection 26 WSDOT Advice The CONTRACTOR bears complete responsibility for the administration and success of the Project as defined by this AGREEMENT and any amendments thereto. If the CONTRACTOR solicits advice from WSDOT on problems that may arise, the offering of WSDOT advice shall not shift the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR for the correct administration and success of the Project, and WSDOT shall not be held liable for offering advice to the CONTRACTOR. S ection 27 Venue and Process In the event that either PARTY deems it necessary to institute legal action or proceedings to enforce any right or obligation under this AGREEMENT, the PARTIES hereto agree that any such action shall be initiated in the Superior Court of the State of Washington situated in Thurston County. The PARTIES agree that the laws of the State of Washington shall apply. S ection 28 Subrogation A. Prior to Subrogation. WSDOT may require the CONTRACTOR to take such reasonable action as may be necessary or appropriate to preserve the CONTRACTOR's right to recover damages from any person or organization alleged to be legally responsible for injury to any equipment, property, or transportation program in which WSDOT has a financial interest. B. Subrogation. WSDOT may require the CONTRACTOR to assign to WSDOT all right of recovery against any person or organization for loss, to the extent of WSDOT's loss Upon assignment, the CONTRACTOR shall execute, deliver, and do whatever else reasonably necessary to secure WSDOT s rights The CONTRACTOR shall do nothing after any loss to intentionally prejudice the rights of WSDOT. C Duties of the CONTRACTOR. If WSDOT has exercised its right of subrogation, the CONTRACTOR shall cooperate with WSDOT and, upon WSDOT's request, assist in the prosecution of suits and enforce any right against any person or organization who may be liable to WSDOT. The CONTRACTOR shall attend hearings and trials as requested by WSDOT, assist in securing and giving evidence as requested by WSDOT, and obtain the attendance of witnesses as requested by WSDOT. S ection 29 Counterparts This AGREEMENT may be simultaneously executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original having identical legal effect. S ection 30 Complete Agreement This document contains all covenants, stipulations, and provisions agreed upon by the PARTIES No agent or representative of WSDOT or the CONTRACTOR has authority to make, and neither WSDOT nor the CONTRACTOR shall be bound by or be liable for, any statement, representation, promise or agreement not set forth herein or made by written amendment hereto. Everett Transit PTD0492 Page 9of11