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9. Reporting
<br />Unless otherwise provided in this contract or the exhibits hereto, Contractor shall submit, on a quarterly
<br />basis and upon termination or completion of work, a written progress report analyzing the performance
<br />under this contract and specifying progress made for each activity identified in Contractor's duties and
<br />obligations. Such written analysis shall be in accordance with the procedures developed and prescribed
<br />by the State. The preparation of reports in a timely manner shall be the responsibility of Contractor and
<br />failure to comply may result in the delay of payment of funds and /or termination of this contract. Required
<br />reports shall be submitted to the State not later than the end of each calendar quarter, or at such time as
<br />otherwise specified. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, including without limitation the
<br />priority provisions set forth in Section 35, specific reporting requirements set forth in Exhibit A, Statement
<br />of Work, or in other exhibits to this contract, shall take precedence over this general reporting provision.
<br />10. Rights in Data, Documents, and Computer Software
<br />10.1 Any software, research, reports, studies, data, photographs, negatives or other documents,
<br />drawings, models, materials, or work product of any type, including drafts, prepared by Contractor
<br />in the performance of its obligations under this contract (the "Work Product "), shall be the exclusive
<br />property of the State and all Work Product shall be delivered to the State by Contractor upon
<br />completion, termination, or cancellation of this contract. The rights of the State with respect to such
<br />Work Product shall include, but not be limited to, the right to copy, publish, display, transfer,
<br />prepare derivative works, or otherwise use such Work.
<br />10.2 Contractor shall not use, willingly allow, cause or permit such property to be used for any purpose
<br />other than the performance of Contractor's obligations under this contract, without the prior written
<br />consent of the State. The rights of the State with respect to such property shall include, but not be
<br />limited to, the right to copy, publish, display, transfer, prepare derivative works, or otherwise use
<br />such property.
<br />11. Maintenance, Inspection and Monitoring of Records
<br />11.1 Contractor shall maintain a complete file of all records, documents, communications, notes and
<br />other written materials or electronic media, files or communications, which pertain in any manner to
<br />the operation of programs or the delivery of Services or Goods under this contract, and shall
<br />maintain such records for a period of three (3) years after the date of termination of this contract or
<br />final payment hereunder, whichever is later, or for such further period as may be necessary to
<br />resolve any matters which may be pending, or until an audit has been completed; provided, that if
<br />an audit by or on behalf of the Federal and /or Colorado State government has begun but is not
<br />completed or audit findings have not been resolved after a three (3) year period, such materials
<br />shall be retained until the resolution of the audit findings.
<br />11.2 Contractor shall permit the State, the'Federal Government or any other duly authorized agent of a
<br />governmental agency to audit, inspect, examine, excerpt, copy and /or transcribe Contractor's
<br />records during the term of this contract and for a period of three (3) years following termination of
<br />this contract or final payment hereunder, whichever is later, to assure compliance with the terms
<br />hereof or to evaluate Contractor's performance hereunder.
<br />11.3 Contractor also shall permit these same described entities to monitor all activities conducted by
<br />Contractor pursuant to the terms of this contract. As the monitoring agency, in its sole discretion,
<br />may deem necessary or appropriate, such monitoring may consist of internal evaluation
<br />procedures, examination of program data, special analyses, on -site checking, formal audit
<br />examinations, or any other reasonable procedure. All such monitoring shall be performed in a
<br />manner that will not unduly interfere with contract performance.
<br />12. Confidentiality of State Records and Information
<br />12.1 Contractor acknowledges that it may come into contact with confidential information in connection
<br />with this contract or in connection with the performance of its obligations under this contract,
<br />including but not limited, to personal records and information of individuals. It shall be the
<br />responsibility of Contractor to keep all State records and information confidential at all times and to
<br />comply with all Colorado State and Federal laws and regulations concerning the confidentiality of
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