Wash State Department of Transportation 10/30/2017 (2)

B. The CONTRACTOR shall be deemed an independent contractor for all purposes, and the employees of the CONTRACTOR or its subcontractors and the employees thereof, shall not in any manner be deemed to be the employees of WSDOT. C. The CONTRACTOR specifically assumes potential liability for actions brought by CONTRACTOR's employees and/or subcontractors and solely for the purposes of this indemnification and defense,the CONTRACTOR specifically waives any immunity under the State Industrial Insurance Law,Title 51 Revised Code of Washington. D. In the event either the CONTRACTOR or WSDOT incurs attorney's fees,costs or other legal expenses to enforce the provisions of this section of this AGREEMENT against the other PARTY, all such fees,costs and expenses shall be recoverable by the prevailing PARTY. Section 17 Governing Law,Venue,and Process This AGREEMENT shall be construed and enforced in accordance with, and the validity and performance thereof shall be governed by the laws of the State of Washington. In the event that either PARTY deems it necessary to institute legal action or proceedings to enforce any right or obligation under this AGREEMENT,the PARTIES hereto agree that any such action shall be initiated in the Superior Court of the State of Washington situated in Thurston County. Section 18 Compliance with Laws and Regulations The CONTRACTOR agrees to abide by all applicable State laws and regulations,including,but not limited to those concerning employment, equal opportunity employment, nondiscrimination assurances, Project record keeping necessary to evidence AGREEMENT compliance,and retention of all such records. The CONTRACTOR will adhere to all of the nondiscrimination provisions in Chapter 49.60 RCW. The CONTRACTOR will also comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), Public Law 101-336, including any amendments thereto which provides comprehensive civil rights protection to individuals with disabilities in the areas of employment public accommodations,state and local government services and telecommunication. Section 19 Severability If any covenant or provision of this AGREEMENT shall be adjudged void, such adjudication shall not affect the validity or obligation of performance of any other covenant or provision,or part thereof,that in itself is valid if such remainder conforms to the terms and requirements of applicable law and the intent of this AGREEMENT. No controversy concerning any covenant or provision shall delay the performance of any other covenant or provision except as herein allowed. Section 20 Counterparts This AGREEMENT may be executed in several counterparts,each of which shall be deemed to be an original having identical legal effect. The CONTRACTOR does hereby ratify and adopt all statements,representations, warranties,covenants,and agreements and their supporting materials contained and/or mentioned in such executed counterpart,and does hereby accept State Funds and agrees to all of the terms and conditions thereof. Section 21 • Execution This AGREEMENT is executed by the Director of the Public Transportation Division, State of Washington, Department of Transportation, or the Director's designee, not as an individual incurring personal obligation and liability,but solely by,for,and on behalf of the State of Washington,Department of Transportation,in his/her capacity as Director of the Public Transportation Division. Section 22 Binding Agreement The undersigned acknowledges that they are authorized to execute the AGREEMENT and bind their respective agency(ies)and/or entity(ies)to the obligations set forth herein. GCB2750 Page 6 of 13