WA State Office of Public Defense 6/22/2026

FY270086 CITY OF EVERETT Page 7 of 17 15. GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS 15.1. DEFINITIONS As used throughout this Contract, the following terms have the meanings set forth below: A. “Client” means an individual receiving services under this Contract. B. “Contractor” and "Recipient" means that agency, firm, provider organization, individual, or other entity performing services or receiving an award under this Contract. It includes any subcontractor retained by Contractor/Recipient as permitted under the terms of this Contract. C. “OPD” means the Washington State Office of Public Defense, any division, section, office, unit, or other entity of OPD, or any of the officers or other officials lawfully representing OPD. D. “Personal Information” means information identifiable to any person, including, but not limited to, information that relates to a person’s name, health, finances, education, business, use or receipt of governmental services or other activities, addresses, telephone numbers, social security numbers, driver license numbers, other identifying numbers, and any financial identifiers. E. “SAAM” means the State Administrative & Accounting Manual. It provides control and accountability over financial and administrative affairs of the state and assists agencies in gathering and maintaining information needed for the preparation of financial statements. F. “Subcontractor” means one not in the employment of the Contractor/Recipient who is performing all or part of those services under this Contract under a separate contract with Contractor/Recipient, regardless of tier. 15.2. ALL WRITINGS CONTAINED HEREIN This Contract contains all the terms and conditions agreed upon by the parties. No other understandings, oral or otherwise, regarding the subject matter of this Contract shall be deemed to exist or to bind any of the parties hereto. 15.3. ASSIGNMENT Contractor/Recipient shall not transfer nor assign this Contract or any portion thereof; any right or benefit accruing to Contractor under this Contract; or any claim arising under this Contract without prior written consent of OPD. 15.4. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT Contractor/Recipient must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended, which provides comprehensive civil rights protection to individuals with disabilities in the areas of employment, public accommodations, state and local government services, and telecommunications and the Washington Law Against Discrimination RCW 49.60. 15.5. AMENDMENTS This Contract may be amended by mutual agreement of the parties. Such amendment shall not be binding unless it is in writing and signed by personnel authorized to bind each of the parties. 15.6. ATTORNEYS' FEES In the event of litigation or other action brought to enforce Contract terms, each party agrees to bear its own attorney fees and costs. 15.7. CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT