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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNJEVITY, INC. - CONTRACT - RFP - 7079 ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE NFRMPORco&C_'T-eD C,(�' 2'-1 'n j evi ty NJIEVITYI INC. MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT NJEVITY, INC. 6140-KG S. Gun Club Road #222 Aurora, CO 80016 720/870.9700 W 720/870.4627 F www.nimdtv.com This Master Services Agreement (the "Agreement") Is executed this day of r7t/f-M r 2009, by and between NJEVITY, INC. ("NJEVITY") and ##rM Fmn- bye, rf4`'5h� , . 'g,r[ .,Lc ("Customer"). NJEVITY and Customer desire to establish mutually satisfactory erms and conditions under which NJEVITY may procure certain Third Party Software and/or provide certain services to Customer. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing premises and the promises and covenants contained herein, Intending to be legally bound hereby, NJEVITY and Customer agree as follows: DEFINITIONS DELIVERgaLFs shall mean any materials provided to Customer by NJEVITY in the course of performing Services under this Agreement, as set forth in a Statement of Work. EFFECTIVE DATE shall mean, with respect to this Agreement, the date first set forth above. The Effective Date of any Statement of Work shall be the later of (€) the Effective Date of this Agreement or (€€) the date as of which both parties have executed such Statement of Work. SERVICES shall mean the services that shall be performed by NJEVITY hereunder pursuant to a Statement of Work or this agreement. STTA E199UT of WORK shall mean a statement of the Services to be provided by NJEVITY to Customer, as mutually agreed upon in writing by the parties and according to the terms and conditions herein. I. STATEMENT OF WORK (a) a or Services. Customer may, from time to time, request that NJEVITY consider performing Services for Customer related to this Agreement. In the event the parties reach an agreement for the engagement of Services, the parties shall complete and execute a written Statement of Work for that engagement prior to beginning the performance of any Services. (b) Relationship to Agreement. Each Statement of Work issued shall be governed in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, unless explicitly noted otherwise in the Statement of Work. Any additional terms and conditions included in any Statement of Work shall apply only to such Statement of Work. (c) SMp -ap-q. Upon Customer's request, NJEVITY may perform remote and/or on -site consulting services to troubleshoot, support and/or maintain Customer's system without a separate Statement of Work. All said services will be performed by NJEVITY at its then - Confidential Page 1 ot9 Nstributlon Requires Prior Written Authorization WEVITY STATEMENT OF SCOPE MICROSOFT DYNAMICS GP AIIitGmxwk GOLD CERTIFIED Partner Microsoft Dynamics - Prepared For: North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization Ms. Crystal Hedberg 419 Canyon Suite 300 Fort Collins, CO 80521 Confidentiality Notice: This document is an internal working paper of Njevity, Inc. It contains trade secrets and other proprietary information, which is the confidential property of Njevity. Neither it nor the information contained within it is to be distributed, in whole or in part, by any means, including, but not limited to, printed, magnetic, electronic and verbal, outside of Njevity without prior authorization. Prepared by: Chris Dobkins November 11, 2009 � o 0 Ti j evi t y 6140-K6 S Gun Club Rd #222 Aurora, CO 80016 720/870.9700 W 720/870.4627 F www.nievity.com The scope of this project is to replace the current QuickBooks system with Dynamics GP. Njevity will perform our standard SmartStart Premium fixed scope, fixed fee implementation of Dynamics GP. SUCCESS CRITERIA The following items have been identified as critical success factors for this implementation: IM Target Go -Live: TBD Replace the current QuickBooks system IM Eliminate the problematic integration between the accounting system and the web site 10 Simplify the billing process M Allow for future integration with Dynamics CRM and the Web Site KEY DELIVERABLES Njevity will deliver the following as part of the scope of this project: Statement of Work; IM Project Plan; Project Budget; 12 Data Conversion Templates; IM User Acceptance Sign Off Sheets. ' MILESTONES I Njevity will manage this project to the following milestones: IM User Acceptance of Initial Data Conversion and System Configuration; IM End User Training; User Acceptance of final production Data Conversion; EIS New Solution is live and operational in a production environment; and IM User Acceptance of complete system. HARDWARE AND NETWORK REQUIREMENTS We will work with you to review the hardware currently in place upon which the Dynamics GP system will run and will make recommendations to optimize and/or replace equipment to ensure optimal performance. Njevity, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL Page 2 of 8 FUTURE PHASE / OUT OF SCOPE ITEMS The following are not included in this proposal: ® Integration with CRM El Integration with the Web Site 10 Automated pricing updates Njevity, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL Page 3 of 8 CONFIDENTIAL SMARTSTART PACKAGES CONFIDENTIAL INCLUDED MODULES The SmartStart program includes the implementation of the following Dynamics GP modules: General Ledger ® Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Fixed Assets Bank Reconciliation 13 Sales Order Processing 10 Purchase Order Processing 10 Inventory/ BOM Other modules, such as Payroll/HR, may be implemented on a time and materials basis. SMARTSTART.SERVICES DEPLOYMENT PLANNING CONFIDENTIAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT CONFIDENTIAL SOFTWARE INSTALLATION CONFIDENTIAL DATA CONVERSION CONFIDENTIAL KEY USER TRAINING Njevity, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL Page 4 of 8 FULL ON -SITE TRAINING USER ACCEPTANCE TESTING GO -LIVE COACHING POST GO -LIVE SUPPORT CONFIDENTIAL CONFIDENTIAL CONFIDENTIAL CONFIDENTIAL CONFIDENTIAL MICROSOFT BUSINESS SOLUTIONS BUSINESS FORMS CONFIDENTIAL Njevity, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL Page 5 of 8 Number List Extended Software Licenses of Users Price Price Dynamics GP Business Essentials Full Access Users Includes: 3 $ 2,250 $ 6,750 General Ledger Sales Order Processing FRx Desktop Purchase Order Processing Payables Management Analytical Accounting Receivables Management Intercompany Fixed Asset Management Encumbrance Management Bank Reconciliation Multicurrency Safe Pay Landed Cost Inventory Control Customization Site License Smart List Builder Extender $ 1,550 $ 1,750 Azox Credit Card Extension $ 5,000 Accountable Software Forms Printer $ 1,500 Total Softvvare`;Licenses Annual Maintenance -- J Amount Dynamics GP Business Ready Advantage Plan (18%) $ 1,809 Azox First Year Maintenance $ 1,000 Accountable First Year Maintenance $ 300 ;Total Annual Maintenance Professional Services Amount SmartStart Premium - Fixed Price Implementation $ 40,000 Total Professional Services $ 40,000 iTotal Price $ 59,659 } -1 IEstimated Monthly Payment (60 Month Finance Plan) $ 1,238 Njevity, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL Page 6 of 8 PURCHASING TERMS The following are due when the order is placed: 93 100% of the Software License and Annual Maintenance fees; El 40% of the SmartStart Professional Services The remainder of the SmartStart Services shall be paid according to the following schedule: 93 30% at User Acceptance Sign -off 0 20% at completion of End User Training 0 10% at Go -Live Sign Off Time and Materials projects are billed semi-monthly as work is performed. Njevity, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL Page 7 of 8 This Statement of Scope incorporates the Terms and Conditions of the Master Services Agreement executed by the Parties. EXECUTED BY: North Front Range Transportation and Air Quality Planning Council By: Name: Title: Date: (Authorized Signature) Njevity, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL Page 8 of 8 current time and materials rates and will be governed exclusively by the terms and conditions of this Agreement. (d) Change Management.. Neither Customer nor NJEVITY can change the scope of the work agreed to in a Statement of Work unless both parties agree to the change In writing. 2. FEES AND PAYMENT (a) Time and Materials Projects. All estimates of hours and costs to complete a project are estimates unless otherwise noted in a Statement of Work. Customer is responsible for paying the actual costs, whether higher or lower than those provided in the estimate. (b) Professional Services. NJEVITY's Standard Consulting Rate is $150.00 per hour for all consulting services unless otherwise agreed to in a Statement of Work. NJEVITY reserves the right to change this rate at any time with thirty (30) days notice to customer. (c) Out of Pocket Ex eennsgs. Customer will reimburse to NJEVITY all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses including but not limited to car rental, airfare, and hotel costs. Mileage between Njevity's office and the Customer site will be reimbursed at the current IRS Mileage Rate. Receipts for such charges will be provided upon request. (d) Third Party Software. Upon execution of a Software Purchase Agreement ("SPA"), Customer shall pay 100% of the total cost of the software, support and enhancement fees as quoted. The Third Party Software shall be shipped to Customer FOB NJEVM's place of business or FOB Customer's place of business. Customer shall be deemed to have accepted the Third Party Software upon receipt. in `eve t (e) Invoicing, Invoices for Professional Services and Out of Pocket expenses will be submitted to Customer on a schedule of NJEVITY`S choosing. Customer agrees to pay said invoices Net 30 days from receipt of each invoice. _ (f) Default. Either party may terminate this Agreement due to a material breach of this Agreement by the other party if such material breach remains uncured for a period of thirty (30) days following receipt of written notice by the breaching party. If Customer is in default of this Section, NJEVITY reserves the right to remove the project team from the project and re- assign the resources to other projects. Before removal of the project team, NJEVITY will provide Customer with at least five (5) days written notice so that Customer may correct the default. Customer acknowledges and understands that certain costs and timing are associated with the removal of a project team for reasons of default and have not been considered in preparation of the project estimate or any Statements of Work. Customer acknowledges and understands that any costs associated with the removal and/or subsequent re -assembling of a project team is the sole responsibility of Customer and agrees to pay for any costs related thereto. (g) Late Payments. Customer may not withhold or "setoff' any amounts due under this Agreement. Any late payment shall be subject to NJEVITY's costs of collection (including reasonable legal fees and costs) and shall also bear Interest at the rate of one and one-half percent (1.5%) per month (or part thereof) or, if lower, the highest rate permitted by applicable law until paid. Qnfidentiai Page 2 of 9 Distribution Requires Prior Written Authorization 3. RESPONSIBILITIES Upon approval of this Agreement, , Customer agrees to all of the following: (a) Customer will designate a single Individual to be the primary point of contact between NJEVITY and Customer. (b) Customer will provide NJEVITY personnel access to appropriate facilities, facility layouts and equipment as needed, including data centers. (c) Customer computers will be In a secure location and protected from adverse conditions. (d) Customer will take any steps necessary to minimize interruptions during consulting sessions. Excessive interruptions for phone calls, questions from the staff or managers, lateness and similar problems create delays and add to the cost of system implementation. (e) Customer will purchase and/or install any and all appropriate hardware, operating systems, network connections and other software licenses that may be required to operate their systems according to t€mellnes and specifications enumerated in the Statement of Work. (f) Customer will implement and maintain a reliable data backup system and disaster recovery plan. Customer is wholly responsible for ensuring the effectiveness of said backup system. If requested, NJEVITY will assist in developing and implementing such a plan, at an additional fee. (g) Customer will implement and maintain reliable and up-to-date Anti - Virus and Anti -Intrusion Protection on all devices connected to the network. Customer Is wholly responsible for protecting their systems, network, data, and proprietary information from electronic viruses and intrusion. If requested, NJEVITY will assist in developing and implementing such a plan, at an additional fee. (h) Customer will implement and maintain a Patch Management and Deployment plan. Customer is wholly responsible for ensuring that any device connected to the network that is running any version of Windows, Office, Exchange, Internet Information Services, and/or SQL Server Is running the latest Service Packs and Patches available from Microsoft. If requested, NJEVITY will assist in developing and implementing such a plan, at an additional fee. (€) Customer is encouraged to provide NJEVITY with secure Remote Access to their network via Windows Terminal Services for the facilitation of system support and maintenance. If requested, NJEVITY will assist In setting. up this remote access system, at an additional fee. W Customer will ensure that, at a minimum, all servers are connected to Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) units and all terminals operate with a high - quality surge protector. Preferably, UPS devices would be connected to all terminals attached to the network. Customer is wholly responsible for implementing, maintaining and periodically testing the UPS and surge protection devices. 4. WARRANTIES and LIMITATION OF LIABILITY (a) NJEVITY warrants to Customer that NJEVITY has the right to procure for and/or resell to Customer the Third Party Software licenses as described in a Software Purchase Agreement ("SPA"), pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. Such software licenses will be governed by the terms of the Third Party License Agreement(s) provided with the Third Party Software. Confidential Page 3 or 9 Distribution Requires Prior Written Authorization (b) NJEVITY warrants that it will perform any services described in this Agreement or related Statement of Work in a good and workmanlike manner, in accordance with the written specifications or requirements provided and agreed to by NJEVITY and Customer. (c) NJEVITY warrants that It hereby assigns all manufacturer's warranties under the Software License to Customer. Such warranties will be in addition to all other warranties, express, Implied or statutory. All warranties will survive acceptance, payment and use by Customer. (d) NJEVITY Is neither practicing nor licensed as Certified Public Accountants. NJEVITY is not providing professional accounting services. NJEVITY is solely attempting to assist Customer in maintaining appropriate accounting controls. NJEVITY is not and will not be responsible for your system of internal controls. Your accounting firm should be consulted In conjunction with the implementation of the System. (e) EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THIS PARAGRAPH, NJEVITY HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS, ANY AND ALL REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHETHER ARISING BY STATUTE OR OTHERWISE IN LAW OR FROM A COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTY OF ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, PERFORMANCE, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON -INFRINGEMENT OR TITLE. (f) IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, SPECIAL, OR SIMILAR DAMAGES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF GOODWILL, WORK STOPPAGE, COMPUTER FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION, LOSS OF WORK in j eve ty PRODUCT, OR ANY AND ALL OTHER COMMERCIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES, WHETHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY CAUSED, WHETHER IN TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. (g) EXCEPT FOR A BREACH OF -THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH HEREIN, IN NO EVENT SHALL NJEVITY HAVE ANY LIABILITY TO CUSTOMER FOR DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR LICENSING OF THE THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE OR ARISING UNDER THIS AGREEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL NJEVITY'S LIABILITY TO CUSTOMER ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR LICENSING OF THE THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE OR ARISING UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, WHETHER IN TORT, CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE, EXCEED THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID BY CUSTOMER FOR THE RELEVANT THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE. (h) The limitations contained in this paragraph shall not apply to any damages suffered by Customer as a direct result of any breach by NJEVITY of its obligations under the "Proprietary Rights and Confidentiality" section of this Agreement, or as a direct result of any willful misconduct or criminal activity by NJEVITY, its employees, representatives or agents acting within the scope of their authority. S. P OPRIETA Y RIGHTS AND CONFIDENTIALM (a) Third Party Software. All title and ownership rights in the Third Party Software as set forth in the respective Third Party Software License Agreement(s) and related manuals, instructions and documentation shall remain with the Third Party, and are protected by various copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret and intellectual property statutes. Confidential Page 4 of 9 Distribution Requires Prior Written Authorization (b) Mutual Non Disclosure. NJEVITY and Customer acknowledge that each party must disclose certain proprietary, confidential and trade secret information to the other during the course of our dealings and work. Each party agrees to make no copies of such information without the prior written consent of the other and each agrees to not disclose such Information to unrelated third parties without the prior written consent of the other. These commitments shall not extend to such Information which (1) Was known and used by the other prior to the date of the disclosure as shown by written records; (ii) Was known to the public prior to the date of receipt of any information obtained hereby; 01013ecame known to the public after the date it was received hereby through no act or failure to act on the part of either party hereto; or (iv)Corresponds in substance to information disclosed to the other at any time by a third party having a bona fide right to disclose or make the information available. (c) Intellectual property. The Intellectual Property Rights associated with all work product, deliverables, discoveries, designs and/or customized applications developed under this Agreement by NJEVITY are owned exclusively by NJEVITY unless otherwise agreed to by both parties in a statement of work. Customer has been granted a non-exclusive, nontransferable right to use internally any custom applications in perpetuity. No warranties of any type are offered on custom code. S. RECRUITING AND HIRING. During the term of this Agreement and for one (1) year thereafter, each party agrees not to, directly or indirectly, Initiate or have Initiated employment discussions with any employee of the other,party, or to make or have made an offer of employment to an employee of the other party, or to hire (whether directly or indirectly, as a full-time or part-time employee, consultant, or subcontractor) an employee of the other party, without the prior written consent of the other party. Each party acknowledges that the damages caused by breach of this Section Is and will be difficult to ascertain and quantify. Consequently, upon a breach of this Section, the breaching party agrees to pay to the non -breaching party liquidated damages within thirty (30) days of such breach In an amount equal to the employee's then -current annualized compensation (including the fair market value of all salary, benefits, property and equity and bonus compensation). Such liquidated damages shall be the non - breaching party's sole and exclusive remedy for a breach of this Section. 11, NJEVITY agrees to defend, indemnify and hold Customer and its affiliates, and all of their respective officers, directors, agents and employees, harmless from and against any and all claims, including liabilities, actions, judgments, costs, and expenses and reasonable attorneys' fees (collectively "Claims"), asserted by a third party arising out of or related to: (i) Any breach or alleged breach of any of NJEVITY's representations and warranties hereunder; Any applications developed by Customer (11) NJEVITY's negligent acts, shall be the sole and exclusive property of omissions and/or willful misconduct in Customer and NJEVITY shall have no supplying the Services under this rights thereto. Agreement; Confidential Page 5 of 9 Distribution Requires Prior Written Authorization (ili)Any obligatlons imposed by law with respect to any withholding taxes, social security, unemployment or disability Insurance, or similar items in connectlon with any payments made to N]EVITY for the rendering of Services hereunder; or (iv)Any claim that the Services infringe or violate any third party's copyright, patent, trade secret, or trademark, or other intellectual property right. 8. MISCELi.ANEOUS (a) Successors. This Agreement, as accepted, shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties of.this agreement and their respective successors and assigns. (b) Force Majeure. Neither party hereto shall have any liability for delay or non -fulfillment of any terms of this Agreement caused by any cause not within such party's direct control (but excluding financial inability) such as an act of God, war, rlots or civil disturbance, strikes, accident, fire, transportation conditions, labor and/or material shortages, governmental controls, regulations and permits and/or embargoes. (c) Severability. If any provision of this Agreement shall be determined to be vold, Invalid, unenforceable or illegal for any reason, then the validity and enforceability of all of the remaining provlslons hereof shall not be affected thereby. Furthermore, If any particular provision of this Agreement shall be adjudicated to be Invalid or unenforceable, then such provision shall be deemed amended by limiting and reducing it so as to be as close to the parties' Intent while remaining valid and enforceable to the maximum extent compatible with the applicable laws of such jurisdiction, such amendment only to apply with respect to the operation of such provision in the applicable jurisdiction in which the adjudication Is made. (d) Waivers. No failure by either party to exercise any right arising from a default by the other party shall Impair that right or constitute a waiver of It. No waiver by either party of any covenant to be performed by the other shall constitute a waiver of any later breach or covenant. (e) Reinedies. Unless stated otherwise, all remedies are cumulative and in addition to any other remedies available at law or in equity. (f) Titles. The titles of the Sections hereof are for convenience only and do not In any way limit or amplify the terms and conditions of this Agreement. (g) Governing Law. This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted and its performance shall be governed by the laws of the State of Colorado without regard to conflicts of law principles of any jurisdiction. (h) Amendments. This Agreement may not be modified or amended except In a writing executed by authorized representatives of both parties. (i) Termiadon. Either party may terminate this Agreement by providing thirty (30) days written notice to the other party. Customer agrees to pay NJEVITY for all services rendered to the date of termination. (j) Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties hereto, and supersedes all other oral or written representations, statements, promises, agreements and letters or other expressions of intent of any kind with respect to the subject matter hereof between them. Confidential Page 6 of 9 Distribution Requires Prior Written Authorization (k) Di es. The parties shall use reasonable efforts to resolve amicably any disputes that may relate to or arise under this Agreement including, if the parties so agree, non -binding mediation. Any disputes that cannot be resolved in such manner shall be settled exclusively by arbitration conducted under the auspices of the American Arbitration Association (the "AAA") in Denver, Colorado, in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the AAA; provided that either party may seek Injunctive relief from any court of competent jurisdiction. The award rendered in such arbitration shall be final, non -appealable and bind the parties, and any court having jurisdiction with respect thereto can enter judgment upon the award. The prevailing party shall be entitled to recover, in addition to any other amounts awarded, an amount for legal and other related costs and expenses, including attorneys' fees, Incurred thereby that is reasonable and equitable In relation to the award. (1) Conflict of Interest. The partles aver that, to their knowledge, their employees have no interest in and shall not acquire an interest in, directly or indirectly, which would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance and services required to be performed under this contract. Additionally, NJEVITY represents and warrants it currently has no interest, and shall not acquire any interest (direct or indirect) that would conflict in any manner with the performance of NJEVITY's duties under this Contract. Further the parties covenant that they will not employ any person having an outside interest In the performance of this contract. Officers, members, or employees of the parties who exercise any function or responsibility in the review or approval of the undertaking or carrying out of this contract, shall not: (1) participate in any decision related to this contract which affects their personal interest or the interest of any corporation, partnership, or association in which they are directly or Indirectly interested; or (2) have any interest, directly or indirectly, in this contract or the proceeds thereof. (m) Assignment of Rights. Neither party shall assign or transfer, or delegate its rights or duties under this agreement to any third party without the prior written consent of the other party to this agreement. . (n) No NFRT&AQPC Obligations to Third Parties, In Connection with performance of the contract, NJEVITY agrees that, absent the NFRT&AQPC's express written consent, the NFRT&AQPC shall not be subject to any obligations or liabilities to any third party contractor, or other person or entity that Is not a part to the Contract. Notwithstanding that the NFRT&AQPC may have concurred In or approved any third party contract, the NFRT&AQPC has no obligations or liabilities to such entity, including any third part contractor. (o) Access to Records. NJEVITY shall maintain all records and other documentation pertaining to the project for a period of three years from the date of final payment under the term of this agreement. These records shall be made available for inspection and audit to the Department, FHWA, FTA, or the Comptroller General of the United States, and copies thereof shall be furnished if requested. (p) Obligations to Thlyd Partles.-The MPO and NJEVITY acknowledge and agree that, notwithstanding any concurrence by the federal government in or approval of the solicitation or award of the underlying contract, absent the express written consent by the federal government, the federal government is not a part to this Agreement and shall not be subject to any ConridenUal Page 7 of 9 Distribution Requires Prior Written Authorization obligations or liabilities to the MPO,. NJEVITY, or any other party (whether or not a party to this Agreement) pertaining to any matter resulting from this Agreement. (q) Incorporation of FTA Terms This Agreement Includes certain Standard Terms and Conditions required by the federal Department of Transportation ("DOT") and other federal and state authorities, whether or not expressly set forth in this Agreement. All contractual provisions required by DOT, as set forth In FTA Circular 4220.1F, dated November 1, 2008 and Rev. April 14,2009 are hereby incorporated by reference. Anything to the contrary herein notwithstanding, all FTA mandated terms shall be deemed to control In the event of a conflict with other provisions contained in this Agreement. NJEVITY shall not perform any act, fail to perform any act, or refuse to comply with any of the MPO request which would cause the MPO to be in violation of the FTA terms and conditions. (r) Grant Assurance and F dq eral Requirements. This Agreement Involves the expenditure of federal funds, which requires the MPO and NJEVITY at all times during the execution of this Agreement to adhere to and comply with all applicable federal laws and regulations, as they currently exist and may hereafter be amended, which are incorporated herein by this reference as terms and conditions of this Agreement. A none -exhaustive list of federal laws and regulations that may be applicable is included below. By signing this Agreement, NJEVITY avers that It Is their responsibility to be aware of the requirements that may be imposed by the following federal laws and regulations, and others not listed, that he or she is aware of any such requirements, and that he or she will comply with all applicable laws and regulations. (1) Laws and regulations prohibiting false claims and statement from being made to the federal government, 31 U.S.C.A § 3801, et seq., 49 C.F.R. Part 31, and 18 U.S.C.A § 1001 in j eyit (2) b. Federal privacy law, 5 U.S.C.A §552 (3) c. Nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity laws in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, 42 U.S.C.A §2000d; § 303 of the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, 42 U.S.C.A §6102; §202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C.A §12132 ("ADA")' and the Federal transit law, 49 U.S.X. § 5332 (4) d. Mandatory standards and policies relating to energy efficiency that are contained in the state energy conservation plan issued In compliance with the Energy Policy and Conservation Ace, 42 U.S.C.A (s) Independent Contractor. NJEVITY shall perform its duties hereunder as an Independent contractor and not as an employee. Neither NJEVITY nor any agent or employee of NJEVITY shall be or shall be deemed to be an agent or employee of the NFRT&AQPC. NJEVITY shall pay when due all required employment taxes and income taxes and local head taxes on any monies paid by the NFRT&AQPC pursuant to this contract. NJEVITY acknowledges that it and its employees are not entitled to unemployment insurance benefits unless It or a third party provides such coverage, and that the NFRT&AQPC does not pay for or otherwise provide such coverage. NJEVITY shall have no authorization, express or implied, to bind the NFRT&AQPC to any agreement, liability or understanding, except as expressly set forth herein. NJEVITY shall provide and keep in force workers compensation (and provide proof of such Insurance when requested by the NFRT&AQPC) and unemployment compensation insurance in the amount required by law and shall be solely responsible for its acts and those of Its employees and agents. (t) Ngn-Discriminatlon. NJEVITY agrees to comply with the letter and the spirit of all applicable State and federal laws respecting discrimination and unfair employment practices. Confidential Page 8 of 9 Distribution Requires Prior Written Authorization (u) Sob=ra Piracy Prohlbitiolis. No state or other public funds payable under this contract shah be used for the acquisition, operation, or maintenance of computer software In violation of federal copyright laws or applicable licensing restrictions. NJEVtTY hereby certlffes that, Por the term of this contract and any extensions, NJEVITY has In place' appropriate systems and controls to prevent such Improper use of public funds. If the NPRT&AQPC determines that NJEVrrY is in violation of this paragraph, the NFT&AQPC may exercise any remedy available at law or equity or under this - contract, Including, without Iiniltation, immediate termination of the contract and any remedy consistent with federal copyright laws or applicable licensing restrictions. in jeyity All notices must be In writing and shall be deemed properly given If sent by reputable overnight courier, fax transmittal (with appropriate confirmation and letter copy sent within one business day thereafter), hand delivery during regular business hours or by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the addresses set forth below: NJEVIT! 6I.40-K6 S. Gun Club Road #222 Aurora, CO 80016 (720) 870-4627 fax Attentiori: Chris Dobkin, President ,uon4, Fiv-V- 4-16 Y~5?-/1c„►'wr1 l�ita► vn : Cn,cr;,,1 �G,{�� IN WITNESS WHEREOF, NIEVITY and Customer have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized 'representatives as of the effective date. EXECUTED 8Y: EXECUTED BY: NJEVITY, INC BY: gy_ (Authorized Signature) (u orized S 'nature' Name:. fi t%674 Dadcdlsoh Title:Xe�r, Name: Title: �it�8✓t�t� Cenffdentlel - Pape 9 of 9 6lstributlon RHqulres PrWr Written Authorization