Item 15 - Citywide Purchase Order to Daily Journal Corporation for Publishing

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DocuSign Envelope ID: 9EOODCF9-CB2D-429E-9C75-BECB90054AA3 2) 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 as affecting the County's right to terminate the Contract for cause or termination for convenience as stated in section K herein. 19. DRUG -FREE WORKPLACE: The Contractor hereby certifies compliance with Government Code Section 8355 in matters relating to providing a drug -free workplace. The Contractor will: a. Publish a statement notifying employees that unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited and specifying actions to be taken against employees for violations, as required by Government Code Section 8355(a)(1). b. Establish a drug -free awareness program as required by Government Code Section 8355(a)(2) to inform employees about all of the following: i. The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace; ii. The organization's policy of maintaining a drug -free workplace; iii. Any available counseling, rehabilitation and employee assistance programs; and iv. Penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations. C. Provide as required by Government Code Section 8355(a)(3) that every employee who works under this Contract: i. Will receive a copy of the company's drug -free policy statement; and ii. Will agree to abide by the terms of the company's statement as a condition of employment under this Contract. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in suspension of payments under the Contract or termination of the Contract or both, and the Contractor may be ineligible for award of any future County contracts if the County determines that any of the following has occurred: a. The Contractor has made false certification, or b. The Contractor violates the certification by failing to carry out the requirements as noted above. 20. EMERGENCY/DECLARED DISASTER REQUIREMENTS: In the event of an emergency or if Orange County is declared a disaster area by the County, state or federal government, this Contract may be subjected to unusual usage. The Contractor shall service the County during such an emergency or declared disaster under the same terms and conditions that apply during non-emergency/disaster County of Orange, County Procurement Office Page 11 of 26 RCA-017-23010049 Legal Notice, Public Awareness Advertising and Publishing File No. 2415301 Daily Journal Corporation Services