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General Provisions - 6 engaged and for any and all claims made by a third party as a consequence of any negligent act or omission on the part of Service Provider's employees, while so engaged on any of the Work. D. Service Provider shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and other legislation affecting its employees and the rules and regulations issued thereunder insofar as applicable to its employees and shall at all times save the City free, clear and harmless from all actions, claims, demands and expenses arising out of such act, and rules and regulations that are or may be promulgated in connection therewith. E. Service Provider assumes full responsibility for the payment of all payroll taxes, use, sales, income, or other form of taxes (such as state and, city business and occupation taxes), fees, licenses, excises or payments required by any city, federal or state legislation which are now or may during the term of the Agreement be enacted as to all persons employed by Service Provider and as to all duties, activities and requirements by Service Provider in performance of the Work and Service Provider shall assume exclusive liability therefor, and meet all requirements thereunder pursuant to any rules or regulations that are now or may be promulgated in connection therewith. 14. Employment/Conflict of Interest. Service Provider warrants that it has not employed or retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Service Provider, to solicit or secure this Agreement and that it has not paid or agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Service Provider, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gifts, or any other consideration, contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. For breach or violation of this warranty, the City shall have the right to annul this Agreement without liability or, in its discretion, to deduct from the Agreement price or consideration or otherwise recover, the full amount of such fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift, or contingent fee. Further, it is recognized that Service Provider may or will be performing professional services during the term of this Agreement for other parties; however, such performance of other services shall not conflict with or interfere with Service Provider's ability to perform the Work. Service Provider agrees to resolve any such conflicts of interest in favor of the City. 15. Audits and Inspections. At any time during normal business hours and as often as the City may deem necessary, Service Provider shall make available to the City for the City’s examination all of Service Provider’s records and documents with respect to all matters covered by this Agreement and, furthermore, Service Provider will permit the City to audit, examine and make copies, excerpts or transcripts from such records, and to make audits of all contracts, invoices, materials, payrolls, records of personnel, conditions of employment and other data relating to all matters covered by this Agreement. 16. City of Everett Business License. Service Provider agrees to obtain a City of Everett business license prior to performing any work pursuant to this Agreement. 17. State of Washington Requirements. Service Provider agrees to register and obtain any State of Washington business licenses, Department of Revenue account and/or unified business identifier number as required by RCW 50.04.140 and 51.08.195 prior to performing any work pursuant to this Agreement. 18. Compliance with Federal, State and Local Laws. Service Provider shall comply with and obey all federal, state and local laws, regulations, and ordinances applicable to the operation of its business and to its performance of work hereunder. 19. Compliance with the Washington State Public Records Act. Service Provider acknowledges that the City is subject to the Public Records Act, chapter 42.56 RCW (the “Act”). All records owned, used or retained by the City are public records subject to disclosure unless exempt under the Act,
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