Purchase Order Terms and Conditions
<br />1. Offer/Acceptance. If this purchase order ("PO") refers to your bid or proposal, then Mis PO is an
<br />ACCEPTANCE of your OFFER TO SELL in accordance with the terms and conditlons of the IFBlRFP, as
<br />stated in your bid. If no bid or proposal is referenced, this PO is an OFFFJ2 TO BUY, subject to your
<br />acceptance, which must be demonstrated by ether your pertormance of this PO or by o formal
<br />acknowledgment in writing. Any COUNTER-0FFER TO SELL is automatically construed as a
<br />CANCELLATION of this PO unless a change order is issued accepting a~aunter-oger. In the event vendor
<br />form(s) or part(s) of forms ere included in, or as an attachment to, any bid, proposal, offer,
<br />acknovrledgment, or otherwise, vendor agrees that in the event of inconsistencies or contradictions, the
<br />terms and conditions of the sdidtation document and this PO shall supersede and control over those
<br />contained in vendor's form(s) regardless of any statement to the contrary in such form(s). Unless the
<br />purchasing agent specifically agrees in writing through overt reference or other express written indication of
<br />assent, terms and conditions on vendor forms regarding choice of law, venue, warranty disdaimer or
<br />exclusion, indemnification or limitation of liability shall be of no effect.
<br />2. Safety Information. All chemicals, equipment and materials proposed andor used in the performance
<br />of Mis PO must conform to Me standards required by the William-Steiger Occupational Safety and Heaflh
<br />Ad of 1970. Bidders must furnish all Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for any regulated chemicals,
<br />equipment or hazardous materials at the time of delivery.
<br />3. Changes. Vendor agrees to furnish products and/or services in strict accordance with the specifications,
<br />end at the price set forth for each item. Nothing in this PO may be added to, modified, superseded or
<br />otherwise altered except in wrung signed by an authorized representative of the agency purchasing office
<br />end acknowledged by vendor. Each shipment received or service performed shall be only upon the terms
<br />contained in this PO, notwithstanding any terms contained in any invoice or other act of vendor other than
<br />acknov4edgment of a written change order to this PO.
<br />4. Delivery. Unless otherwise specified in the solicitation or in this PO, delivery shall be FOB
<br />destination. In its acceptance o} any quotation offer, the agenry is relying on the promised delivery date,
<br />installation, or service pertormance as material and basic to its acceptance. In the event of vendor's
<br />failure to deliver or perform as and when promised, the agency reserves the right to cancel ks order, or
<br />any part thereof, without prejudice to its other nghLS, and vendor agrees that the agency may return all
<br />or part of any shipment so made, and may charge vendor vriM any loss or expense sustained as a
<br />result of such failure to deliver or perform as promised. Time is of the essence.
<br />5. Rights in Data, Documents, Computer Software or Other Intalleclual Property. Unless otherwise
<br />agreed in writlng, any software, research, reports. studies, data, photographs, negatives or other
<br />documents, drawings or materials delivered by vendor in the performance of its obligations under this PO
<br />shall be the exclusive property of the State. The ownership rights described herein shall indude, ben not be
<br />limited to, the right to cepy,pu blish, display, transfer, prepare derivative works, or otherwise use the works.
<br />6. Quality. The State will be Me sole judge in determining "equals" with regard to quality, pdce antl
<br />pertormance. All produc6 delivered shall be newly manufactured and of the manufacturer's wrrent model,
<br />unless otherwise specified.
<br />7. Warramies. All provisions and remedies of Me Uniform Commerdal Code ('UCCA relatlng to both
<br />implied and expressed warranties are herewith retorted to and made a part hereof and are in addi0on to
<br />any warranties stipulated in the specifications.
<br />8. Inspection and Acceptance. Final acceptance is dependent upon completon o/ all applicable
<br />inspection procedures. Should the products or services fail to meet any inspection requirements, the
<br />agency may exerdse all of its rights, including those provided in the UCC. The agency reserves the right to
<br />inspect services provided under this PO at all reasonable Imes and places. "Services" as used in this
<br />clause includes services performed or tangible material produced or delivered in Me performance of
<br />services. If any of the services do not conform with PO requirements, the agency may require vendor to
<br />penorm the services again in conformity with PO requirements, with no additional payment. When defects
<br />in the quality or quantiy of service cannot be corrected by re-performance, Me agency may (i) require
<br />vendor to tike necessary action to ensure that Me future pertormance confertns to PO requiremenh and
<br />(ii) equitably reduce the payment due vendor to reflect the reduced value of the services performed. These
<br />remedies in no way limit Me remedies available to the agency in the termination provisions of Mi^. PO. or
<br />remedies otherwise available at law or inequity.
<br />9. Cash Discount. The cash discount period will start from date of receipt of acceptable invoice, or from
<br />date o1 receipt of acceptable products/services at the specified destination by an authorized agency
<br />representative, whichever is later.
<br />10. Taxes. The State agency, es purchaser, is exempt from all Federal exdse taxes under Chapter 32 01
<br />the Internal Revenue Code [No. 84-730123K] end Rom all State end local government use taxes [CRS 33
<br />26-14(a) and 203, as amended]. Tax exempt numbers far the specific agency may be found elsevfiere in
<br />Mis PO, Vendor is hereby notified that when materials are purchased for the benefit of the State, such
<br />exemptlens apply except that M certain political subdivisions (e.g., City of Denver) vendor may be required
<br />to pay sales or use taxes even though the ultimate product or service is provided to the State. These sales
<br />or use taxes will not be reimbursed by the State.
<br />it. Prompt Payment. State law and regulatlons provide that vendors will be paid within 45 days aRer
<br />receipt of products or services and a correct notice of amount due, unless otherwise agreed to by contract
<br />or special condtions of the PO. A State liability not paid within 45 days is considered delinquent and,
<br />unless otherwise agreed te, interest on the unpaid balance shall be paid beginning with Me 46th day et the
<br />rate of 1 % per month until paid in full. A liability shall not arise if a good faith dispNe exists es to Me
<br />agencys obligation to pay all or a portlon of the liability. Vendors shall invoice the agency separately for
<br />interest on delinquent amounts due. The billing shall reference the delinquent payment, the number of days
<br />interestto be paid and the applicable interest rate. [CRS 24-30.202(24),as amended.]
<br />12. Vendor OBset. Pursuant to CRS 24-30.202.4, as amended, the State Controller may withhold payment
<br />for debts owed to State agencies under the vendor offset intercept system for: (a) unpaid child support debt
<br />or child suppen arrearages; (b) unpaid balances of tax, accrued interest, ar other charges specified in
<br />Article 21, Title 39, CRS; (c) unpaid loans due to the Student Loan Division of the Department a( Higher
<br />Education; (d) amounts required to be paid to the unemployment cempensation fund; end (e) other unpaid
<br />debts, found to be owing to the Slate or its agendas by final agency tletermination or reduced to judgment,
<br />as certified by the State Controller.
<br />13. Assignment and Successors; AntRmst Claims. Vendor shall not assign rights or delegate duties
<br />under this PO, or subconhact any pan of the performance required under this PO, without the express,
<br />vrtitten consent of the State, which shall not be unreazonably withheld. This PO shall inure to the benefit of
<br />and be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective successors end assigns. Assignment of
<br />accounts receivable maybe made only with written notice furnished to the purchasing agency or instltufion.
<br />14. Indemn~cation. In Me event any article sold or delivered under Mis PO is covered by any patent,
<br />copyright, trademark, or application Merefor, vendor will Indemnify and hold harmless Me State Rom any
<br />and all loss, liability, cost, expenses and legal fees incurred on account of any claims, legal actions or
<br />judgmenR arising out of manufacture, sale or use of such article in violation, inhingement or the like of
<br />rights under such patent, copyright, trademark or application. If Mis PO is for services, to Me extent
<br />authorized by law, vendor shall indemnify, save, and hold harmless Me State, its employees and agents,
<br />against any and all Gaims, damages, liability end court awards including costs, expenses, and attorney
<br />fees and related expenses, incurred as a result of any ad or omission by vendor, or its employees. agents,
<br />subcontractors or assignees, arising out of or in cennection wiM penormance of services ordered by Mis
<br />PO.
<br />15. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. VENDOR SHALL PERFORM ITS DUTIES HEREUNDER AS AN
<br />INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AND NOT AS AN EMPLOYEE. NEITHER VENDOR NOR ANY AGENT
<br />OR EMPLOYEE OF VENDOR SHALL BE OR SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE AN AGENT OR EMPLOYEE
<br />OF THE STATE. VENDOR SHALL PAV WHEN DUE ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYMENT TAXES AND
<br />INCOME TAX WITHHOLDING INCLUDING ALL FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAX AND LOCAL
<br />HEAD TAX ON ANY MONIES PAID PURSUANT TO THIS PO. VENDOR ACKNOWLEDGES THAT
<br />Issued by the State Controller's Office
<br />Rule 2-2
<br />VENDOR AND ITS EMPLOYEES ARE NOT ENTITLED TO UNEMPLOYMENT INSURPNCE BENEFITS
<br />UNLESS VENDOR OR THIRD PARTY PROVIDES SUCH COVERAGE AND THAT THE STATE DOES
<br />NOT PAY FOR OR OTHEFNVISE PROVIDE SUCH COVERAGE. VENDOR SHALL HAVE NO
<br />AUTHORIZATION EXPRESS OR IMPLIED TO BIND THE STATE TO ANY AGREEMENT, LIABILITY, OR
<br />UNDERSTANDING, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN. VENDOR SHALL PROVIDE AND
<br />KEEP IN FORCE, AND SHOW PROOF OF UPON REQUEST, WORKERS COMPENSATION AND
<br />UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION INSURPNCE IN THE AMOUNTS REQUIRED BY LAW, AND
<br />SHALL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ITS ACTS AND THOSE OF ITS EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS.
<br />16. Communietion. All communications, including reports, notices, and advice at any nature, concerning
<br />administration of this PO, prepared by vendor for the agency's use, must be furnished solely to the
<br />purchasing agent within the agency purchasing office.
<br />17. Compliance with Lawa. Vendor agrees to comply with all applicable federal and State laws,
<br />regulations and policies, as amended, inducting those regarding unfair labor practices, ang-kick-back and
<br />collusion.
<br />16. Americans wkh DisabilBies Act (ADA) Requimments. If this solidtatan contemplates Ma provision
<br />of services to the public, vendor shall, in addition to any other requirements under Title 11 0( the ADA,
<br />comply wiM the Title 71 requirements of the ADA regarding Me accessibility of State services and
<br />programs, as en explidt requirement. Vendor assures that, at ell times during the pertormance of any
<br />resulting PO, no qualified individual with a dsabiltty shall, by reason of that dsabilhy, be excluded Rom
<br />participation in, or be denied benefits of, services, programs, or acfivtties pertormed by vendor for the
<br />benefit o(Me State.
<br />19. Insurance. Vendor shall obtain, and maintain et all times dudng the term of this PO, insurance as
<br />specified in Me solicitation or order, and shall provide proof of such coverage.
<br />20. Termination For DefaulVCause. a. Except as otherwise agreed, the UCC shall govern in the case of
<br />goods. In the case of services, if vendor refuses or fails to timely perform any of the provisions of this PO,
<br />with such diligence as will ensure its completion within the time spedfied in this PO, the purchasing agent
<br />may notify vendor in writing of non-pertormance, and it not promptly cortected within the Rme specified,
<br />such agent may terminate vendor's right to proceed wiM the PO or such pan thereof as to which there has
<br />been delay er a failure to property pertorm. Vendor shall continue performance of the PO to the extent it is
<br />not terminated and shall be liable for excess costs incured in proaring airtilar goods or services
<br />elsewhere. Payment for completed services pertormed and accepted shall be at the PO price.
<br />b. In the case of remedes exercised under this paragraph for services, or analogous remedies exercised
<br />under the UCC for in goods, the purchasing agency may withhold amounts due to vendor as the
<br />purchasing agent deems necessary to reimburse Me purchasing agency for the excess costs incured in
<br />curing, completing or procuring similar goods and services.
<br />c. In the case of either goods or services, vendor shall not he in default by reason of any failure in
<br />pertormance of this PO in accordance with its terms, if such failure arises out of acts of God; acts of the
<br />public enemy; acts of the State ar any governmental entity in its sovereign or contractual capacity; fires;
<br />floods; epidemics; quarantine restrictions; strikes or other labor disputes; height embargoes; or unusually
<br />severe weather.
<br />d. If after rejection, revoptlon, or other termination o(vendor's right to proceed under Me provisions of the
<br />UCC or this clause, it is determined for any reason Nat vendor was not in delauR under Me provisions of
<br />this clause, or that Me delay was excusable, the rights and obligations of the parties shall tie the same es if
<br />the notice of termination had been issued pursuant to the termination for convenience clause.
<br />27. Termination For Convenience. a. If not accepted by written acknovbedgment, Ms PO may be
<br />canceled by vrtitten or oral notice to vendor prior to shipment of goods or beginning of pertormance of
<br />services.
<br />b. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, in addition to the rights and remedies governing goods in the UCC,
<br />the purchasing agent may, wfien the interes4 of Me purchasing agency so require, terminate this PO in
<br />whole or in part for the convenience of the agency or institution. The purchasing agent shall give written
<br />notice of Me termination to vendor specifying Me part of the PO terminated and when termination becomes
<br />effective. Upon receipt of notice of terminaton, vendor shall incur no further obligations except to the extent
<br />necessary to mitigate costs of pertormance. In the case of services or specially manufactured goods, Me
<br />State shall pay reasonable seMement expenses, the PO price or rate for supplies and services delivered
<br />and accepted, the reasonable vests of performance on unaccepted supplies and services, and a
<br />reasonable profit for that unaccepted work, in accordance witty the cost principles promulgated in
<br />accordance wkh CRS 24-107-101, as amended. In the case of existing goods, the State shall pay
<br />reasonable settlement expenses, the PO price for goods delivered and accepted, reasonable costs
<br />incurred in preparation for delivery of the undelivered goods, and a reasonable profit for that preparatory
<br />work. The amount of the terminagon liability under this paragraph shall not exceed the amount of the PO
<br />price plus a reaoonable cost for settlement expenses. Vendor agrees to submit a termination proposal as
<br />well as reasonable supporting documentation, cost and pricing data, and a certification as required CRS
<br />2L106-701, es amended, upon request of the purchasing agent.
<br />22. Purchase Order Approval. This PO shall not be valid unless it rs exewted by the purchasing agent for
<br />the purchasing State agency or instiNtion. The State shall have no responsibility or liability for products or
<br />services delivered or performed prior to proper executron herao/.
<br />23. Fund Availability; Federal Funds Contingency. Financial obligations of the State payable after the
<br />current fiscal year are contingent upon funds for that purpose being appropriated, budgeted and otherwise
<br />made available. If this PO is funded in whole or in pan with federal funds, this PO is subject to end
<br />contngent upon the continuing availability of federal lands for the purposes hereof. If this PO contemplates
<br />the purchase of goods to be delivered in a single installment, the State represents that h has set aside
<br />sufficient lands to make payment under this PO in accordance with its terms.
<br />24. Choice of Law. This PO is made in, and the laws of the State of Coorado shall govern, In connection
<br />vriM the formation, pertormance and the legal enforcement of, Mis PO. Unless otherwise specified in the
<br />solicitation or Mis order, venue for any judicial action arising out of or in connectron with this PO shall be in
<br />Denver, Colorado. Vendor shall exhaust administrative remedies in CRS 24-103106, az amended, prior to
<br />commencing any judidal attlon againstth a State.
<br />25. Uniform Commercial Code. All references in this PO to the UCC shall mean the UCC as adopted by
<br />the State of Colorado at Title 4, Colorado Revised StaNtes, as amended.
<br />26. Norr-discrimination. Vendor agrees to complyw iM the letter and spirit of all applicable State and
<br />federal laws respecting discrimination and unfair employment practices.
<br />27. [Not applicable to Intargovammental POs] ILLEGAL ALIENS -PUBLIC CONTRACTS FOR
<br />SERVICES AND RESTRICTIONS ON PUBLIC BENEFITS. a. Vendor certifies that fl shall comply
<br />wiM the provisions of CRS &17.5-101 et seq. Vendor shall not knov4nglyen gaga an illegal alien to
<br />perform work under this PO or enter into a contract or PO with a subcontractor that fails to certify to vendor
<br />that the subcontractor shall not knowingly engage an illegal alien to perform work under this PO. Contractor
<br />represents, warrants, and agrees that it (i) has verified Mat it does not engage any illegal aliens, Mrough
<br />participation in Me federal Basic Pilot Ertployment Verification Program and (ii) otherwise will comply wiM
<br />the requirements of CRS 8-77.5-702(2)(b). Vendor shall comply wiM all reasonable requests made in Me
<br />course of an investigation under CRS 8-17.5-102. Failure to comply wiM any requirement of Mis provision
<br />or CRS 6-17.5-101 et seq., shall be cause for termination for breach and vendor shall be liable for actual
<br />and consequential damages.
<br />b. Vendor,it a naNral person eighteen (18) years of age or oldeche reby swears or affirms under penahy of
<br />perjury Nat he or she (i) is a citizen or otherwise lawfully present in Me United States pursuant to federal
<br />law, (ii) shall comply with Me provisions of CRS 24-76.5-101 et seq., and (iii) shall produce one form o1
<br />identification required by CRS 24-76.5-103 prior to Me effective date of Mis PO.
<br />Date Issued: 7/1/74
<br />Date Revised: 10/25/06
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