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Violation of this section by the CONSULTANT or its sub-consultants or subcontractors may result in termination of
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<br />It is understood and acknowledged that the CONSULTANT may provide the AGENCY with information which
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<br />be returned to the disclosing party at the conclusion of the SERVICES under this AGREEMENT.
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<br />and/or proprietary in nature: (a) at the commencement of the term of this AGREEMENT; or (b) as soon as such
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<br />include any information which, at the time of its disclosure: (i) is already known to the other party; (ii) is rightfully
<br />disclosed to one of the parties by a third party that is not acting as an agent or representative for the other party;
<br />(iii) is independently developed by or for the other party; (iv) is publicly known; or (v) is generally utilized by
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<br />The parties also acknowledge that the AGENCY is subject to Washington State and federal public disclosure
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<br />jurisdiction enjoining that disclosure. If the CONSULTANT fails to obtain the court order enjoining disclosure, the
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<br />The CONSULTANT agrees to notify the sub-consultant of any AGENCY communication regarding disclosure that
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<br />that unless the sub-consultant obtains a court order from a court of competent jurisdiction enjoining that disclosure
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<br />a court order or other judicial relief enjoining the AGENCY by the release date, the CONSULTANT shall waive
<br />and release and shall hold harmless and indemnify the AGENCY from all claims of actual or alleged damages,
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<br />XX. Records Maintenance
<br />During the progress of the Work and SERVICES provided hereunder and for a period of not less than six (6) years
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<br />“documents” pertaining to the SERVICES provided pursuant to this AGREEMENT. Copies of all “documents”
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<br />of business during normal working hours. If any litigation, claim or audit is commenced, the CONSULTANT shall
<br />cooperate with AGENCY and assist in the production of all such documents. “Documents” shall be retained until
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<br />the six (6) year retention period.
<br />For purposes of this AGREEMENT, “documents” means every writing or record of every type and description,
<br />including electronically stored information (“ESI”), that is in the possession, control, or custody of the
<br />CONSULTANT, including, without limitation, any and all correspondences, contracts, AGREEMENT ‘s,
<br />appraisals, plans, designs, data, surveys, maps, spreadsheets, memoranda, stenographic or handwritten
<br />notes, reports, records, telegrams, schedules, diaries, notebooks, logbooks, invoices, accounting records,
<br />work sheets, charts, notes, drafts, scribblings, recordings, visual displays, photographs, minutes of meetings,
<br />Agreement Number:
<br />Page 13 of 14 Local Agency A&E Professional Services Cost Plus Fixed Fee Consultant Agreement
<br />Revised
<br />PW 3829-001
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