Item 09 - Citywide Purchase Order with DS Services of America, Inc.

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17. DATA — TITLE TO: All materials, documents, data or information obtained from the County data files or any County medium furnished to the Contractor in the performance of this Contract will at all times remain the property of the County. Such data or information may not be used or copied for direct or indirect use by the Contractor after completion or termination of this Contract without the express written consent of the County. All materials, documents, data or information, including copies, must be returned to the County at the end of this Contract. 18. DEBARMENT: Contractor shall certify that neither Contractor nor its principles are presently debarred, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible or voluntarily excluded from participation in the transaction by any Federal department or agency. Where Contractor as the recipient of federal funds, in unable to certify to any of the statements in the certification, Contractor must include an explanation with the bid/proposal. Debarment pending debarment, declared ineligibility or voluntary exclusion from participation by any Federal department of agency may result in the bid/proposal being deemed non -responsible. 19. DEFAULT: In case of default by Contractor, the County of Orange may procure the services from other sources. If the cost for those goods and/or services is higher than under the terms of the existing Contract, Contractor will be responsible for paying the County the difference between the Contract cost and the price paid, and the County may deduct this cost from any unpaid balance due the Contractor. The price paid by the County shall be the prevailing market price at the time such purchase is made. This is in addition to any other remedies available under this Contract and under law. 20. DELIVERY LOCATION — NO LOADING DOCK: Delivery locations may not have loading docks. The Contractor is required to make all necessary arrangements for lift trucks or other means necessary to complete delivery. Inside delivery to secured facilities may be required. 21. COUNTY OF ORANGE DISABLED VETERAN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PREFERENCE REQUIREMENTS: Contractor certifies it is in compliance with County of Orange Disable Veteran Business Enterprise Preference requirements at the time this Contract is executed. 22. DISPUTES — CONTRACT: a. The parties shall deal in good faith and attempt to resolve potential disputes informally. If the dispute concerning a question of fact arising under the terms of this Contract is not disposed of in a reasonable period of time by the Contractor's Project Manager and the County`s Project Manager, such matter shall be brought to the attention of the County Deputy Purchasing Agent by way of the following process: i. Contractor shall submit to the agency/department assigned Deputy Purchasing Agent a written demand for a final decision regarding the disposition of any dispute between the parties arising under, related to, or involving this Contract, unless the County, on its own initiative, has already rendered such a final decision. ii. Contractor's written demand shall be fully supported by factual information, and, if such demand involves a cost adjustment to the Contract, the Contractor shall include with the demand a written statement signed by a senior official indicating that the demand is made in good faith, that the supporting data are accurate and complete, and that the amount requested accurately reflects the Contract adjustment for which the Contractor believes the County is liable. b. Pending the final resolution of any dispute arising under, related to, or involving this Contract, the Contractor agrees to diligently proceed with the provision of services under this Contract. The Contractor's failure to diligently proceed shall be considered a material breach of this Contract. Any final decision of the County shall be expressly identified as such, shall be in writing, and shall be signed by the County Deputy Purchasing Agent or his designee. If the County fails to render a decision within 90 days after receipt of the Contractor's demand, it shall be deemed a final decision adverse to the Contractor's contentions. Nothing in this section shall be construed County of Orange Page 10 of 25 RCA-017-22010155 County Procurement Office File No. 2267902