Everett Public Schools 10/30/2024

Contractual Services Agreement – Everett Public Library Page 3 Discrimination: The Contractor assures the District that the Contractor complies with all state and federal guidelines and/or regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, veteran’s status, disability, or any other protected group under the law. Professional Conduct: •District Contractors shall conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the law, this Code of Conduct, and the District’s civility, professional conduct and other applicable policies and procedures. •They shall not commit any act which may bring reproach or discredit upon the District. •Speech or behavior that violates law, is harassing, intimidating or bullying and/or likely to create an appearance of impropriety will not be tolerated. •Contractors shall not involve themselves in altercations or any other act of hostility with the District employees, other contractors, or the public. Neither shall they engage in acts which will subject the District to criticism or adversely affect the interests of the District. •It is up to each Contractor to maintain a professional, safe, and productive environment. Any violation of this professional Code of Conduct may result in the immediate termination of this Contract at the sole discretion of the District. In the event of such termination, Contractor shall be entitled to compensation for any uncompensated services which have been performed as of termination and to the reimbursement of expenses incurred as of termination, but solely to the extent such expenses are reimbursable pursuant to the provisions of the agreement. 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. Invoice/W-9: Contractor will provide an original invoice(s) for services performed prior to payment. Contractor will also provide a completed IRS Form W-9, to be provided to the District at the execution of this contract and/or in the event the IRS releases a revised form. Payment: Payments are made weekly through the District Accounting Office. The District will not prepay for services. The District will reimburse contractually obligated expenses upon the receipt of original documentation of such expenses. Invoices should be submitted to the address below and must be approved for payment by the school prior to payment being issued. Contractor must notify the District if he/she intends to pick up their payment, otherwise the payment will be mailed to the address provided. Conflict of Interest: Current employees of Everett Public Schools may not enter into a contractual services agreement with the District. By entering into this Contract to perform Work, the Contractor represents that it has no direct or indirect pecuniary or proprietary interest, and that it shall not acquire any such interest, that conflicts in any manner or degree with the Work required to be performed under this Contract. The Contractor shall not employ any Person or agent having any conflict of interest. In the event that the Contractor or its agents, employees or