WA State Office of Public Defense 6/22/2026

FY270086 CITY OF EVERETT Page 14 of 17 OPD may suspend this Contract or any portion thereof for a temporary period by providing written notice to the Contractor/Recipient a minimum of seven (7) calendar days before the suspension date. Contractor/Recipient shall resume performance on the first business day following the suspension period unless another day is specified in writing by OPD prior to the expiration of the suspension period. 15.47. TAXES Where required by statute or regulation, Contractor/Recipient shall pay for and maintain in current status all taxes that are necessary for Contract performance. If Contractor/Recipient is a business registered out-of-state or out-of- country, then OPD will pay use taxes, if any, imposed on the services and materials acquired hereunder, to the Washington State Department of Revenue (DOR) on behalf of the Contractor/Recipient. Contractor/Recipient shall complete registration with the Washington State Department of Revenue and be responsible for payment of all taxes due on payments made under this Contract. An Out-of-State Contractor/Recipient must contact the Department of Revenue to determine whether they meet criteria to register and establish an account with the Department of Revenue. Refer to WAC 458-20-101 (Tax registration and tax reporting) and call the Department of Revenue at 800-647-7706 for additional information. All payments accrued on account of payroll taxes, unemployment contributions, any other taxes, insurance, or other expenses for Contractor/Recipient or Contractor's/Recipient's staff shall be Contractor's/Recipient's sole responsibility. 15.48. TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE Except as otherwise provided in this Contract, either party may, by written notice, beginning on the second day after the mailing, provide notice to terminate this Contract in whole or in part. If this Contract is so terminated, OPD will be liable only for payment required under the terms of this Contract for services rendered prior to the effective date of termination. 15.49. TERMINATION FOR DEFAULT/CAUSE OPD may terminate this Contract for default, in whole or in part, by written notice to Contractor/Recipient if OPD has a reasonable basis to believe that Contractor/Recipient has: • failed to meet or maintain any requirement for contracting with OPD. • failed to render adequate representation or services to clients or willfully disregarded the rights and best interests of the client. • failed to perform under or otherwise breached any term or condition of this Contract. • violated any applicable law or regulation. • or otherwise breached any provision or condition of this Contract. If it is later determined that Contractor/Recipient was not in default, the termination will be considered a termination for convenience. 15.50. TERMINATION OR SUSPENSION FOR NON-AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS In the event funding from state, federal, or other sources is withdrawn, reduced, or limited in any way, OPD, at its sole discretion, may elect to suspend or terminate the Contract, in whole or part, for convenience or to renegotiate the Contract subject to new funding limitations and conditions. 15.51. TERMINATION PROCEDURE