2008/08/27 Council Agenda Packet

to O. Timely Execution of Agreement Required The successful firm must execute a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with the City for the provision of scope of work subject to and incorporating the material terms of this RFP and successful proposal within fifteen (15) business days after receipt of the final form of the agreement. Failure to execute an agreement within the allotted time releases the City from any obligation and allows the City to select the next most advantageous proposal or call for new proposals without penalty. P. Legal Disputes In submitting a proposal, the proposer agrees that in the event of litigation concerning or arising out of the above-referenced agreement or this RFP, proposals in response to this RFP or related process, the sole venue of any legal action shall be Snohomish County Superior Court, and the laws governing the interpretation of the agreement, this RFP or related process shall be Washington Law. Q. Indemnification In submitting a proposal, the proposer agrees to indemnify and hold the City harmless of all liability,risks, costs, claims, actions, suits, demands, losses expenses, injuries and damages of any kind arising directly or indirectly out of, or in connection with, the City's handling of the RFP process, including, but not limited to, the rejection of any or all proposals. R. City-Requesting Clarifications The City reserves the right to request clarification of information submitted and to request additional information from any proposer. S. Addenda Firms responding to this RFP are responsible for obtaining all addenda issued prior to submitting a proposal. T. Proposal Opening All proposals must be submitted to the City Clerk, 1st Floor, 2930 Wetmore Avenue, Everett, Washington 9820.1 no later than 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 30, 2008 and must be clearly marked: 45 7of7R