2010/05/26 Council Agenda Packet

10 .28. TERMINATION OR SUSPENSION FOR CAUSE In the event the Department, in its sole discretion, determines the Contractor has failed to fulfill in a timely and proper manner its obligations under this contract, is in an unsound financial condition so as to endanger performance hereunder, is in violation of any laws or regulations that render the Contractor unable to perform any aspect of the contract, or has violated any of the covenants, agreements or stipulations of this contract, the Department has the right to immediately suspend or terminate this contract in whole or in part. The Department may notify the Contractor in writing of the need to take corrective action and provide a period of time in which to cure. The Department is not required to allow the Contractor an opportunity to cure if it is not feasible as determined solely within the Department's discretion. Any time allowed for cure shall not diminish or eliminate the Contractor's liability for damages or otherwise affect any other remedies available to the Department. If the Department allows the Contractor an opportunity to cure, the Department shall notify the Contractor in writing of the need to take corrective action. If the corrective action is not taken within ten (10) calendar days or as otherwise specified by the Department, or if such corrective action is deemed by the Department to be insufficient, the contract may be terminated in whole or in part. The Department reserves the right to suspend all or part of the contract, withhold further payments, or prohibit the Contractor from incurring additional obligations of funds during investigation of the alleged compliance breach, pending corrective action by the Contractor, if allowed, or pending a decision by the Department to terminate the contract in whole or in part. In the event of termination, the Contractor shall be liable for all damages as authorized by law, including but not limited to, any cost difference between the original contract and the replacement or cover contract and all administrative costs directly related to the replacement contract, e.g., cost of administering the competitive solicitation process, mailing, advertising and other associated staff time. The rights and remedies of the Department provided for in this section shall not be exclusive and are in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law. terial breach, or ailure to If it is determined e Cont ac or'sacontrol,)fault or negligwas not in fence, the ault or atermi termination shall (bef perform deemed to ba was outsid "Termination for Convenience". 29. TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE Notwithstanding any provisions of this contract, the Contractor may terminate this contract by providing written notice of such termination to the Department's Key Personnel identified in the contract, specifying the effective date thereof, at least thirty (30) days prior to such date. Except as otherwise provided in this contract, the Department, in its sole discretion and in the best interests of the State of Washington, may terminate this contract in whole or in part by providing ten (10) calendar days written notice, beginning on the second day after mailing to the Contractor. Upon notice of termination for convenience, the Department reserves the right to suspend all or part of the contract, withhold further payments, or prohibit the Contractor from incurring additional obligations of funds. In the event of termination, the Contractor shall be liable for all damages as authorized by law. The rights and remedies of the Department provided for in this section shall not be exclusive and are in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law. 30. TERMINATION PROCEDURES In addition to the procedures set forth below, if the Department terminates this contract, the Contractor shall follow any procedures specified in the termination notice. Upon termination of this contract and in addition to any other rights provided in this contract, the Department may require the Contractor to deliver to the Department any property specifically produced or acquired for the performance of such part of this contract as has been terminated. If the termination is for convenience, the Department shall pay to the Contractor the agreed upon price, if separately stated, for properly authorized and completed work and services rendered or goods delivered to and accepted by the Department prior to the effective date of contract termination, and the amount agreed upon by the Contractor and the Department for (i) completed work and services and/or equipment or supplies provided for which no separate price is stated, (ii) partially completed work and DHS-FEMA-EMPG-FFY 10 Page 12 of 21 City of Everett Emergency Management E10-249 77