Common use of Payment for Services and Expenses Clause in Contracts

Payment for Services and Expenses. The term of the initial contract shall be from __________, 20__ through _________________, 20____. The Contract may be renewed for two (2) one (1) year periods through negotiation between the Vendor and Delaware. As a Service subscription license costs shall be incurred at the individual license level only as the individual license is utilized within a fully functioning solution. Subscription costs will not be applicable during periods of implementation and solution development prior to the State’s full acceptance of a working solution. Additional subscription license requests above actual utilization may not exceed 5% of the total and are subject to Delaware budget and technical review. Delaware will pay Vendor for the performance of services described in Appendix ___, Statement of Work. The fee will be paid in accordance with the payment schedule attached hereto as part of Appendix ___. Delaware’s obligation to pay Vendor for the performance of services described in Appendix ___, Statement of Work will not exceed the fixed fee amount of $__________. It is expressly understood that the work defined in the appendices to this Agreement must be completed by Vendor and it shall be Vendor’s responsibility to ensure that hours and tasks are properly budgeted so that all services are completed for the agreed upon fixed fee. Delaware’s total liability for all charges for services that may become due under this Agreement is limited to the total maximum expenditure(s) authorized in Delaware’s purchase order(s) to Vendor. The State reserves the right to pay by Automated Clearing House (ACH), Purchase Card (P-Card), or check. Agencies that are part of the First State Financial (FSF) system are required to identify the contract number ENTER CONTRACT NUMBER on all Purchase Orders (P.O.) and shall complete the same when entering P.O. information in the state’s financial reporting system. The State of Delaware intends to maximize the use of the Purchase Card (P-Card) for payment for goods and services provided under contract. Vendors shall not charge additional fees for acceptance of this payment method and shall incorporate any costs into their proposals. Additionally there shall be no minimum or maximum limits on any P-Card transaction under the contract. Vendor shall submit monthly invoices to Delaware in sufficient detail to support the services provided during the previous month. Delaware agrees to pay those invoices within thirty (30) days of receipt. In the event Delaware disputes a portion of an invoice, Delaware agrees to pay the undisputed portion of the invoice within thirty (30) days of receipt and to provide Vendor a detailed statement of Delaware’s position on the disputed portion of the invoice within thirty (30) days of receipt. Delaware’s failure to pay any amount of an invoice that is not the subject of a good-faith dispute within thirty (30) days of receipt shall entitle Vendor to charge interest on the overdue portion at the lower of 1.0% per month. All payments should be sent to the Vendor’s identified address on record with the State of Delaware’s Division of Accounting as identified in the completion of the electronic W-9. Unless provided otherwise in an Appendix, all expenses incurred in the performance of the services are to be paid by Vendor. If an Appendix specifically provides for expense reimbursement, Vendor shall be reimbursed only for reasonable expenses incurred by Vendor in the performance of the services, including, but not necessarily limited to, travel and lodging expenses, communications charges, and computer time and supplies. In accordance with the Internal Revenue Service regulations, the State of Delaware is generally exempt from federal excise tax for communications, certain fuels, sales by manufacturers and the tax on heavy trucks, trailers and tractors. More detail is included in IRS Publication 510 Excise Taxes located at xxxxx://xxx.xxx.xxx/publications/p510 . Per IRS regulations, all exemption certificates must be specific to the vendor and the type of excise tax. If an exemption certificate is requested by a vendor, the Division of Accounting will work with the agency and vendor to complete the appropriate certificate. Such taxes shall not be included in prices quoted. Delaware shall subtract from any payment made to Vendor all damages, costs and expenses caused by Vendor’s negligence, resulting from or arising out of errors or omissions in Vendor’s work products, which have not been previously paid to Vendor. Invoices shall be submitted to: Responsibilities of Vendor. Vendor shall be responsible for the professional quality, technical accuracy, timely completion, and coordination of all services furnished by Vendor, its subcontractors and its and their principals, officers, employees and agents under this Agreement. In performing the specified services, Vendor shall follow practices consistent with generally accepted professional and technical standards. Vendor shall be responsible for ensuring that all services, products and deliverables furnished pursuant to this Agreement comply with the standards promulgated by the Department of Technology and Information ("DTI") published at xxxx://xxx.xxxxxxxx.xxx/, and as modified from time to time by DTI during the term of this Agreement. If any service, product or deliverable furnished pursuant to this Agreement does not conform to DTI standards, Vendor shall, at its expense and option either (1) replace it with a conforming equivalent or (2) modify it to conform to DTI standards. Vendor shall be and remain liable in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and applicable law for all damages to Delaware caused by Vendor’s failure to ensure compliance with DTI standards. It shall be the duty of the Vendor to assure that all products of its effort are technically sound and in conformance with all pertinent Federal, State and Local statutes, codes, ordinances, resolutions and other regulations. Vendor will not produce a work product that violates or infringes on any copyright or patent rights. Vendor shall, without additional compensation, correct or revise any errors or omissions in its work products. Permitted or required approval by Delaware of any products or services furnished by Vendor shall not in any way relieve Vendor of responsibility for the professional and technical accuracy and adequacy of its work. Delaware’s review, approval, acceptance, or payment for any of Vendor’s services herein shall not be construed to operate as a waiver of any rights under this Agreement or of any cause of action arising out of the performance of this Agreement, and Vendor shall be and remain liable in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and applicable law for all damages to Delaware caused by Vendor’s performance or failure to perform under this Agreement. Vendor shall appoint a Project Manager who will manage the performance of services. All of the services specified by this Agreement shall be performed by the Project Manager, or by Vendor’s associates and employees under the personal supervision of the Project Manager. The positions anticipated include: Project Team Title % of Project Involvement ________________ ______________________ ____________________ Designation of persons for each position is subject to review and approval by Delaware. Should the staff need to be diverted off the project for what are now unforeseeable circumstances, Vendor will notify Delaware immediately and work out a transition plan that is acceptable to both parties, as well as agree to an acceptable replacement plan to fill or complete the work assigned to this project staff position. Replacement staff persons are subject to review and approval by Delaware. If Vendor fails to make a required replacement within 30 days, Delaware may terminate this Agreement for default. Upon receipt of written notice from Delaware that an employee of Vendor is unsuitable to Delaware for good cause, Vendor shall remove such employee from the performance of services and substitute in his/her place a suitable employee. Vendor shall furnish to Delaware’s designated representative copies of all correspondence to regulatory agencies for review prior to mailing such correspondence. Vendor agrees that its officers and employees will cooperate with Delaware in the performance of services under this Agreement and will be available for consultation with Delaware at such reasonable times with advance notice as to not conflict with their other responsibilities. Vendor has or will retain such employees as it may need to perform the services required by this Agreement. Such employees shall not be employed by Delaware or any other political subdivision of Delaware. Vendor will not use Delaware’s name, either express or implied, in any of its advertising or sales materials without Delaware’s express written consent. The rights and remedies of Delaware provided for in this Agreement are in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law. Time Schedule. A project schedule is included in Appendix A. Any delay of services or change in sequence of tasks must be approved in writing by Delaware. In the event that Vendor fails to complete the project or any phase thereof within the time specified in the Contract, or with such additional time as may be granted in writing by Delaware, or fails to prosecute the work, or any separable part thereof, with such diligence as will insure its completion within the time specified in this Agreement or any extensions thereof, Delaware shall suspend the payments scheduled as set forth in Appendix A. State Responsibilities. In connection with Vendor's provision of the Services, Delaware shall perform those tasks and fulfill those responsibilities specified in the appropriate Appendices. Delaware agrees that its officers and employees will cooperate with Vendor in the performance of services under this Agreement and will be available for consultation with Vendor at such reasonable times with advance notice as to not conflict with their other responsibilities. The services performed by Vendor under this Agreement shall be subject to review for compliance with the terms of this Agreement by Delaware’s designated representatives. Delaware representatives may delegate any or all responsibilities under the Agreement to appropriate staff members and shall so inform Vendor by written notice before the effective date of each such delegation. The review comments of Delaware’s designated representatives may be reported in writing as needed to Vendor. It is understood that Delaware’s representatives’ review comments do not relieve Vendor from the responsibility for the professional and technical accuracy of all work delivered under this Agreement. Delaware shall, without charge, furnish to or make available for examination or use by Vendor as it may request, any data which Delaware has available, including as examples only and not as a limitation: Copies of reports, surveys, records, and other pertinent documents; Copies of previously prepared reports, job specifications, surveys, records, ordinances, codes, regulations, other documents, and information related to the services specified by this Agreement. Vendor shall return any original data provided by Delaware. Delaware shall assist Vendor in obtaining data on documents from public officers or agencies and from private citizens and business firms whenever such material is necessary for the completion of the services specified by this Agreement. Vendor will not be responsible for accuracy of information or data supplied by Delaware or other sources to the extent such information or data would be relied upon by a reasonably prudent contractor. Delaware agrees not to use Vendor’s name, either express or implied, in any of its advertising or sales materials. Vendor reserves the right to reuse the nonproprietary data and the analysis of industry-related information in its continuing analysis of the industries covered.

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Samples: Professional Services Agreement, Professional Services Agreement, Professional Services Agreement

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Payment for Services and Expenses. The term of the initial contract shall be from __________, 20__ through _________________, 20____. The Contract may be renewed for two (2) one (1) year periods through negotiation between the Vendor and Delaware. As a Service subscription license costs shall be incurred at the individual license level only as the individual license is utilized within a fully functioning solution. Subscription costs will not be applicable during periods of implementation and solution development prior to the State’s full acceptance of a working solution. Additional subscription license requests above actual utilization may not exceed 5% of the total and are subject to Delaware budget and technical review. Delaware will pay Vendor for the performance of services described in Appendix ___, Statement of Work. The fee will be paid Services in accordance with the payment schedule set out on Exhibit 2 attached hereto as and made a part of Appendix ___hereof. Delaware’s obligation to pay Vendor for the performance of services described in Appendix ___, Statement of Work Services will not exceed the fixed fee amount of $__________amounts set out on Exhibit 2. It is expressly understood that the work defined in the appendices to this Agreement Services must be completed by Vendor and it shall be Vendor’s responsibility to ensure that hours sufficient competency and tasks are properly budgeted efficiency so that all services Services are completed for the agreed upon fixed feefees. Unless otherwise provided on Exhibit 2, all payments will be sent to the Vendor’s identified address on record with Delaware’s total liability for all charges for services that may become due under this Agreement is limited to Division of Accounting as identified in the total maximum expenditure(s) authorized in Delaware’s purchase order(s) to Vendor. The State reserves the right to pay by Automated Clearing House (ACH), Purchase Card (P-Card), or check. Agencies that are part completion of the First State Financial (FSF) system are required to identify the contract number ENTER CONTRACT NUMBER on all Purchase Orders (P.O.) and shall complete the same when entering P.O. information in the state’s financial reporting system. The State of Delaware intends to maximize the use of the Purchase Card (P-Card) for payment for goods and services provided under contract. Vendors shall not charge additional fees for acceptance of this payment method and shall incorporate any costs into their proposals. Additionally there shall be no minimum or maximum limits on any P-Card transaction under the contractelectronic W-9. Vendor shall submit monthly quarterly invoices to Delaware in sufficient detail to support identify the services Services provided during the previous monthquarter. Delaware agrees to pay those invoices within thirty (30) days of receipt. In the event that Delaware disputes a all or any portion of an invoice, Delaware agrees to pay the undisputed portion of the invoice within thirty (30) days of receipt and to provide Vendor with a detailed statement of Delaware’s position on the invoice, or disputed portion of the invoice invoice, within thirty (30) days of receipt. Delaware’s failure to pay any amount of an invoice that is not the subject of a good-faith dispute within thirty (30) days of receipt shall entitle Vendor to charge interest on the overdue portion at the lower of 1.0% per month. All payments should be sent to the Vendor’s identified address on record with the State of Delaware’s Division of Accounting as identified in the completion of the electronic W-9. Unless provided otherwise in an AppendixExhibit 1, all expenses incurred in the performance of the services Services are to be paid by Vendor. If an Appendix Exhibit 1 specifically provides for expense reimbursement, Vendor shall be reimbursed only for reasonable expenses incurred by Vendor in the performance of the servicesServices, including, but not necessarily limited to, travel and lodging expenses, communications charges, and computer time and supplies. In accordance with the Internal Revenue Service regulations, the State of Delaware is generally exempt from federal excise tax for communicationsa sovereign entity, certain fuels, sales by manufacturers and the tax on heavy trucks, trailers and tractors. More detail is included in IRS Publication 510 Excise Taxes located at xxxxx://xxx.xxx.xxx/publications/p510 . Per IRS regulations, all exemption certificates must be specific to the vendor and the type of excise tax. If an exemption certificate is requested by a vendor, the Division of Accounting will work with the agency and vendor to complete the appropriate certificate. Such taxes shall not be included in prices quotedliable for the payment of federal, state and local sales, use and excise taxes, including any interest and penalties from any related deficiency, which may become due and payable as a consequence of this Agreement. Delaware shall have the right to set aside or subtract from any payment to be made to Vendor all damages, costs and expenses caused by Vendor’s negligence, resulting from or arising out of errors or omissions in Vendor’s work products, which have not been previously paid to Vendorprovisions of Services hereunder. Invoices shall be submitted to: Director – Finance & Investment Services Office of the State Treasurer 000 Xxxxxx Xxxx Xxxx., Xxxxx 000 Xxxxx XX 00000 Time Schedule. A project schedule is set out on Exhibit 3, if applicable, attached hereto and made part hereof. Any delay of Services or change in the sequence of Services, as applicable, must be approved in writing by Delaware. In the event that Vendor fails to complete the Services or any portion thereof within the time specified in Exhibit 3, or with such additional time as may be granted in writing by Delaware, or fails to perform the Services, or any separable part thereof, with such diligence as will insure its completion within the time specified in Exhibit 3 or any extensions thereof, Delaware shall suspend the payments scheduled as set forth in Exhibit 2. Responsibilities of Vendor. Vendor shall be responsible for the professional quality, technical accuracy, timely completion, and coordination of all services Services furnished by Vendor, its subcontractors and its and their principals, officers, employees and agents under this Agreement. In performing the specified servicesServices, Vendor shall follow practices consistent with generally accepted professional and technical standardsstandards and comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, codes and regulations. Vendor shall be responsible for ensuring that all servicesServices, additional work, products and deliverables furnished pursuant to this Agreement comply with the standards promulgated by the Delaware’s Department of Technology and Information ("DTI") published at xxxx://xxx.xxxxxxxx.xxx/, and as modified from time to time by DTI during the term of this Agreement. If any serviceService, additional work product or deliverable furnished pursuant to this Agreement does not conform to DTI standards, Vendor shall, at its expense and option either (1) replace it with a conforming equivalent or (2) modify it to conform to DTI standards. Vendor shall be and remain liable in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and applicable law for all damages to Delaware caused by Vendor’s failure to ensure compliance with DTI standards. It shall be the duty of the Vendor to assure that all products of its effort are technically sound and in conformance with all pertinent Federal, State and Local statutes, codes, ordinances, resolutions and other regulations. Vendor will not produce a work product that violates or infringes on any copyright or patent rights. Vendor shall, without additional compensation, correct or revise any errors or omissions in its work products. Permitted or required approval by Delaware of any products or services furnished by Vendor shall not in any way relieve Vendor of responsibility for the professional and technical accuracy and adequacy of its work. Delaware’s review, approval, acceptance, or payment for any of Vendor’s services herein shall not be construed to operate as a waiver of any rights under this Agreement or of any cause of action arising out of the performance of this Agreement, and Vendor shall be and remain liable in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and applicable law for all damages to Delaware caused by Vendor’s performance or failure to perform under this Agreement. Vendor shall appoint a Project Manager who will manage the performance of services. All of the services specified by this Agreement shall be performed by the Project Manager, or by Vendor’s associates and employees under the personal supervision of the Project Manager. The positions anticipated include: Project Team Title % of Project Involvement ________________ ______________________ ____________________ Designation of persons for each position is subject to review and approval by Delaware. Should the staff need to be diverted off the project for what are now unforeseeable circumstances, Vendor will notify Delaware immediately and work out a transition plan that is acceptable to both parties, as well as agree to an acceptable replacement plan to fill or complete the work assigned to this project staff position. Replacement staff persons are subject to review and approval by Delaware. If Vendor fails to make a required replacement within 30 days, Delaware may terminate this Agreement for default. Upon receipt of written notice from Delaware that an employee of Vendor is unsuitable to Delaware for good cause, Vendor shall remove such employee from the performance of services and substitute in his/her place a suitable employee. Vendor shall furnish to Delaware’s designated representative copies of all correspondence to regulatory agencies for review prior to mailing such correspondence. Vendor agrees that its officers and employees will cooperate with Delaware in the performance of services under this Agreement and will be available for consultation with Delaware at such reasonable times with advance notice as to not conflict with their other responsibilities. Vendor has or will retain such employees as it may need to perform the services required by this Agreement. Such employees shall not be employed by Delaware or any other political subdivision of Delaware. Vendor will not use Delaware’s name, either express or implied, in any of its advertising or sales materials without Delaware’s express written consent. The rights and remedies of Delaware provided for in this Agreement are in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law. Time Schedule. A project schedule is included in Appendix A. Any delay of services or change in sequence of tasks must be approved in writing by Delaware. In the event that Vendor fails to complete the project or any phase thereof within the time specified in the Contract, or with such additional time as may be granted in writing by Delaware, or fails to prosecute the work, or any separable part thereof, with such diligence as will insure its completion within the time specified in this Agreement or any extensions thereof, Delaware shall suspend the payments scheduled as set forth in Appendix A. State Responsibilities. In connection with Vendor's provision of the Services, Delaware shall perform those tasks and fulfill those responsibilities specified in the appropriate Appendices. Delaware agrees that its officers and employees will cooperate with Vendor in the performance of services under this Agreement and will be available for consultation with Vendor at such reasonable times with advance notice as to not conflict with their other responsibilities. The services performed by Vendor under this Agreement shall be subject to review for compliance with the terms of this Agreement by Delaware’s designated representatives. Delaware representatives may delegate any or all responsibilities under the Agreement to appropriate staff members and shall so inform Vendor by written notice before the effective date of each such delegation. The review comments of Delaware’s designated representatives may be reported in writing as needed to Vendor. It is understood that Delaware’s representatives’ review comments do not relieve Vendor from the responsibility for the professional and technical accuracy of all work delivered under this Agreement. Delaware shall, without charge, furnish to or make available for examination or use by Vendor as it may request, any data which Delaware has available, including as examples only and not as a limitation: Copies of reports, surveys, records, and other pertinent documents; Copies of previously prepared reports, job specifications, surveys, records, ordinances, codes, regulations, other documents, and information related to the services specified by this Agreement. Vendor shall return any original data provided by Delaware. Delaware shall assist Vendor in obtaining data on documents from public officers or agencies and from private citizens and business firms whenever such material is necessary for the completion of the services specified by this Agreement. Vendor will not be responsible for accuracy of information or data supplied by Delaware or other sources to the extent such information or data would be relied upon by a reasonably prudent contractor. Delaware agrees not to use Vendor’s name, either express or implied, in any of its advertising or sales materials. Vendor reserves the right to reuse the nonproprietary data and the analysis of industry-related information in its continuing analysis of the industries covered.

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Samples: Professional Services Agreement

Payment for Services and Expenses. The term of the initial contract shall be from __________, 20__ through _________________, 20____. The Contract may be renewed for two (2) one (1) year periods through negotiation between the Vendor and DelawareGovernment Support Services. As a Service subscription license costs shall be incurred at the individual license level only as the individual license is utilized within a fully functioning solution. Subscription costs will not be applicable during periods of implementation and solution development prior to the State’s full acceptance of a working solution. Additional subscription license requests above actual utilization may not exceed 5% of the total and are subject to Delaware budget and technical review. Delaware will pay Vendor for the performance of services described in Appendix ___, Statement of Work. The fee will be paid in accordance with the payment schedule attached hereto as part of Appendix ___. Delaware’s obligation to pay Vendor for the performance of services described in Appendix ___, Statement of Work will not exceed the fixed fee amount of $__________. It is expressly understood that the work defined in the appendices to this Agreement must be completed by Vendor and it shall be Vendor’s responsibility to ensure that hours and tasks are properly budgeted so that all services are completed for the agreed upon fixed fee. Delaware’s total liability for all charges for services that may become due under this Agreement is limited to the total maximum expenditure(s) authorized in Delaware’s purchase order(s) to Vendor. The State reserves the right to pay by Automated Clearing House (ACH), Purchase Card (P-Card), or check. Agencies that are part of the First State Financial (FSF) system are required to identify the contract number ENTER CONTRACT NUMBER on all Purchase Orders (P.O.) and shall complete the same when entering P.O. information in the state’s financial reporting system. The State of Delaware intends to maximize the use of the Purchase Card (P-Card) for payment for goods and services provided under contract. Vendors shall not charge additional fees for acceptance of this payment method and shall incorporate any costs into their proposals. Additionally there shall be no minimum or maximum limits on any P-Card transaction under the contract. Vendor shall submit monthly invoices to Delaware in sufficient detail to support the services provided during the previous month. Delaware agrees to pay those invoices within thirty (30) days of receipt. In the event Delaware disputes a portion of an invoice, Delaware agrees to pay the undisputed portion of the invoice within thirty (30) days of receipt and to provide Vendor a detailed statement of Delaware’s position on the disputed portion of the invoice within thirty (30) days of receipt. Delaware’s failure to pay any amount of an invoice that is not the subject of a good-faith dispute within thirty (30) days of receipt shall entitle Vendor to charge interest on the overdue portion at the lower of 1.0% per month. All payments should be sent to the Vendor’s identified address on record with the State of Delaware’s Division of Accounting as identified in the completion of the electronic W-9. Unless provided otherwise in an Appendix, all expenses incurred in the performance of the services are to be paid by Vendor. If an Appendix specifically provides for expense reimbursement, Vendor shall be reimbursed only for reasonable expenses incurred by Vendor in the performance of the services, including, but not necessarily limited to, travel and lodging expenses, communications charges, and computer time and supplies. In accordance with the Internal Revenue Service regulations, the State of Delaware is generally exempt from federal excise tax for communicationsa sovereign entity, certain fuels, sales by manufacturers and the tax on heavy trucks, trailers and tractors. More detail is included in IRS Publication 510 Excise Taxes located at xxxxx://xxx.xxx.xxx/publications/p510 . Per IRS regulations, all exemption certificates must be specific to the vendor and the type of excise tax. If an exemption certificate is requested by a vendor, the Division of Accounting will work with the agency and vendor to complete the appropriate certificate. Such taxes shall not be included in prices quotedliable for the payment of federal, state and local sales, use and excise taxes, including any interest and penalties from any related deficiency, which may become due and payable as a consequence of this Agreement. Delaware shall subtract from any payment made to Vendor all damages, costs and expenses caused by Vendor’s negligence, resulting from or arising out of errors or omissions in Vendor’s work products, which have not been previously paid to Vendor. Invoices shall be submitted to: Responsibilities of Vendor. Vendor shall be responsible for the professional quality, technical accuracy, timely completion, and coordination of all services furnished by Vendor, its subcontractors and its and their principals, officers, employees and agents under this Agreement. In performing the specified services, Vendor shall follow practices consistent with generally accepted professional and technical standards. Vendor shall be responsible for ensuring that all services, products and deliverables furnished pursuant to this Agreement comply with the standards promulgated by the Department of Technology and Information ("DTI") published at xxxx://xxx.xxxxxxxx.xxx/, and as modified from time to time by DTI during the term of this Agreement. If any service, product or deliverable furnished pursuant to this Agreement does not conform to DTI standards, Vendor shall, at its expense and option either (1) replace it with a conforming equivalent or (2) modify it to conform to DTI standards. Vendor shall be and remain liable in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and applicable law for all damages to Delaware caused by Vendor’s failure to ensure compliance with DTI standards. It shall be the duty of the Vendor to assure that all products of its effort are technically sound and in conformance with all pertinent Federal, State and Local statutes, codes, ordinances, resolutions and other regulations. Vendor will not produce a work product that violates or infringes on any copyright or patent rights. Vendor shall, without additional compensation, correct or revise any errors or omissions in its work products. Permitted or required approval by Delaware of any products or services furnished by Vendor shall not in any way relieve Vendor of responsibility for the professional and technical accuracy and adequacy of its work. Delaware’s review, approval, acceptance, or payment for any of Vendor’s services herein shall not be construed to operate as a waiver of any rights under this Agreement or of any cause of action arising out of the performance of this Agreement, and Vendor shall be and remain liable in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and applicable law for all damages to Delaware caused by Vendor’s performance or failure to perform under this Agreement. Vendor shall appoint a Project Manager who will manage the performance of services. All of the services specified by this Agreement shall be performed by the Project Manager, or by Vendor’s associates and employees under the personal supervision of the Project Manager. The positions anticipated include: Project Team Title % of Project Involvement ________________ ______________________ ____________________ Designation of persons for each position is subject to review and approval by Delaware. Should the staff need to be diverted off the project for what are now unforeseeable circumstances, Vendor will notify Delaware immediately and work out a transition plan that is acceptable to both parties, as well as agree to an acceptable replacement plan to fill or complete the work assigned to this project staff position. Replacement staff persons are subject to review and approval by Delaware. If Vendor fails to make a required replacement within 30 days, Delaware may terminate this Agreement for default. Upon receipt of written notice from Delaware that an employee of Vendor is unsuitable to Delaware for good cause, Vendor shall remove such employee from the performance of services and substitute in his/her place a suitable employee. Vendor shall furnish to Delaware’s designated representative copies of all correspondence to regulatory agencies for review prior to mailing such correspondence. Vendor agrees that its officers and employees will cooperate with Delaware in the performance of services under this Agreement and will be available for consultation with Delaware at such reasonable times with advance notice as to not conflict with their other responsibilities. Vendor has or will retain such employees as it may need to perform the services required by this Agreement. Such employees shall not be employed by Delaware or any other political subdivision of Delaware. Vendor will not use Delaware’s name, either express or implied, in any of its advertising or sales materials without Delaware’s express written consent. The rights and remedies of Delaware provided for in this Agreement are in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law. Time Schedule. A project schedule is included in Appendix A. Any delay of services or change in sequence of tasks must be approved in writing by Delaware. In the event that Vendor fails to complete the project or any phase thereof within the time specified in the Contract, or with such additional time as may be granted in writing by Delaware, or fails to prosecute the work, or any separable part thereof, with such diligence as will insure its completion within the time specified in this Agreement or any extensions thereof, Delaware shall suspend the payments scheduled as set forth in Appendix A. State Responsibilities. In connection with Vendor's provision of the Services, Delaware shall perform those tasks and fulfill those responsibilities specified in the appropriate Appendices. Delaware agrees that its officers and employees will cooperate with Vendor in the performance of services under this Agreement and will be available for consultation with Vendor at such reasonable times with advance notice as to not conflict with their other responsibilities. The services performed by Vendor under this Agreement shall be subject to review for compliance with the terms of this Agreement by Delaware’s designated representatives. Delaware representatives may delegate any or all responsibilities under the Agreement to appropriate staff members members, and shall so inform Vendor by written notice before the effective date of each such delegation. The review comments of Delaware’s designated representatives may be reported in writing as needed to Vendor. It is understood that Delaware’s representatives’ review comments do not relieve Vendor from the responsibility for the professional and technical accuracy of all work delivered under this Agreement. Delaware shall, without charge, furnish to or make available for examination or use by Vendor as it may request, any data which Delaware has available, including as examples only and not as a limitation: Copies of reports, surveys, records, and other pertinent documents; Copies of previously prepared reports, job specifications, surveys, records, ordinances, codes, regulations, other documents, and information related to the services specified by this Agreement. Vendor shall return any original data provided by Delaware. Delaware shall assist Vendor in obtaining data on documents from public officers or agencies and from private citizens and business firms whenever such material is necessary for the completion of the services specified by this Agreement. Vendor will not be responsible for accuracy of information or data supplied by Delaware or other sources to the extent such information or data would be relied upon by a reasonably prudent contractor. Delaware agrees not to use Vendor’s name, either express or implied, in any of its advertising or sales materials. Vendor reserves the right to reuse the nonproprietary data and the analysis of industry-related information in its continuing analysis of the industries covered.

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Samples: Professional Services Agreement

Payment for Services and Expenses. The term of the initial contract shall be from __________, 20__ through _________________, 20____. The Contract may be renewed for two (2) one (1) year periods through negotiation between the Vendor and Delaware. As a Service subscription license costs shall be incurred at the individual license level only as the individual license is utilized within a fully functioning solution. Subscription costs will not be applicable during periods of implementation and solution development prior to the State’s full acceptance of a working solution. Additional subscription license requests above actual utilization may not exceed 5% of the total and are subject to Delaware budget and technical review. Delaware will pay Vendor for the performance of services described in Appendix ___, Statement of Work. The fee will be paid in accordance with the payment schedule attached hereto as part of Appendix ___. Delaware’s obligation to pay Vendor for the performance of services described in Appendix ___, Statement of Work will not exceed the fixed fee amount of $__________. It is expressly understood that the work defined in the appendices to this Agreement must be completed by Vendor and it shall be Vendor’s responsibility to ensure that hours and tasks are properly budgeted so that all services are completed for the agreed upon fixed fee. Delaware’s total liability for all charges for services that may become due under this Agreement is limited to the total maximum expenditure(s) authorized in Delaware’s purchase order(s) to Vendor. The State reserves the right to pay by Automated Clearing House (ACH), Purchase Card (P-Card), or check. Agencies that are part of the First State Financial (FSF) system are required to identify the contract number ENTER CONTRACT NUMBER on all Purchase Orders (P.O.) and shall complete the same when entering P.O. information in the state’s financial reporting system. The State of Delaware intends to maximize the use of the Purchase Card (P-Card) for payment for goods and services provided under contract. Vendors shall not charge additional fees for acceptance of this payment method and shall incorporate any costs into their proposals. Additionally there shall be no minimum or maximum limits on any P-Card transaction under the contract. Vendor shall submit monthly invoices to Delaware in sufficient detail to support the services provided during the previous month. Delaware agrees to pay those invoices within thirty (30) days of receipt. In the event Delaware disputes a portion of an invoice, Delaware agrees to pay the undisputed portion of the invoice within thirty (30) days of receipt and to provide Vendor a detailed statement of Delaware’s position on the disputed portion of the invoice within thirty (30) days of receipt. Delaware’s failure to pay any amount of an invoice that is not the subject of a good-faith dispute within thirty (30) days of receipt shall entitle Vendor to charge interest on the overdue portion at the lower of 1.0% per month. All payments should be sent to the Vendor’s identified address on record with the State of Delaware’s Division of Accounting as identified in the completion of the electronic W-9. Unless provided otherwise in an Appendix, all expenses incurred in the performance of the services are to be paid by Vendor. If an Appendix specifically provides for expense reimbursement, Vendor shall be reimbursed only for reasonable expenses incurred by Vendor in the performance of the services, including, but not necessarily limited to, travel and lodging expenses, communications charges, and computer time and supplies. In accordance with the Internal Revenue Service regulations, the State of Delaware is generally exempt from federal excise tax for communicationsa sovereign entity, certain fuels, sales by manufacturers and the tax on heavy trucks, trailers and tractors. More detail is included in IRS Publication 510 Excise Taxes located at xxxxx://xxx.xxx.xxx/publications/p510 . Per IRS regulations, all exemption certificates must be specific to the vendor and the type of excise tax. If an exemption certificate is requested by a vendor, the Division of Accounting will work with the agency and vendor to complete the appropriate certificate. Such taxes shall not be included in prices quotedliable for the payment of federal, state and local sales, use and excise taxes, including any interest and penalties from any related deficiency, which may become due and payable as a consequence of this Agreement. Delaware shall subtract from any payment made to Vendor all damages, costs and expenses caused by Vendor’s negligence, resulting from or arising out of errors or omissions in Vendor’s work products, which have not been previously paid to Vendor. Invoices shall be submitted to: Responsibilities of Vendor. Vendor shall be responsible for the professional quality, technical accuracy, timely completion, and coordination of all services furnished by Vendor, its subcontractors and its and their principals, officers, employees and agents under this Agreement. In performing the specified services, Vendor shall follow practices consistent with generally accepted professional and technical standards. Vendor shall be responsible for ensuring that all services, products and deliverables furnished pursuant to this Agreement comply with the standards promulgated by the Department of Technology and Information ("DTI") published at xxxx://xxx.xxxxxxxx.xxx/, and as modified from time to time by DTI during the term of this Agreement. If any service, product or deliverable furnished pursuant to this Agreement does not conform to DTI standards, Vendor shall, at its expense and option either (1) replace it with a conforming equivalent or (2) modify it to conform to DTI standards. Vendor shall be and remain liable in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and applicable law for all damages to Delaware caused by Vendor’s failure to ensure compliance with DTI standards. It shall be the duty of the Vendor to assure that all products of its effort are technically sound and in conformance with all pertinent Federal, State and Local statutes, codes, ordinances, resolutions and other regulations. Vendor will not produce a work product that violates or infringes on any copyright or patent rights. Vendor shall, without additional compensation, correct or revise any errors or omissions in its work products. Permitted or required approval by Delaware of any products or services furnished by Vendor shall not in any way relieve Vendor of responsibility for the professional and technical accuracy and adequacy of its work. Delaware’s review, approval, acceptance, or payment for any of Vendor’s services herein shall not be construed to operate as a waiver of any rights under this Agreement or of any cause of action arising out of the performance of this Agreement, and Vendor shall be and remain liable in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and applicable law for all damages to Delaware caused by Vendor’s performance or failure to perform under this Agreement. Vendor shall appoint a Project Manager who will manage the performance of services. All of the services specified by this Agreement shall be performed by the Project Manager, or by Vendor’s associates and employees under the personal supervision of the Project Manager. The positions anticipated include: Project Team Title % of Project Involvement ________________ ______________________ ____________________ Designation of persons for each position is subject to review and approval by Delaware. Should the staff need to be diverted off the project for what are now unforeseeable circumstances, Vendor will notify Delaware immediately and work out a transition plan that is acceptable to both parties, as well as agree to an acceptable replacement plan to fill or complete the work assigned to this project staff position. Replacement staff persons are subject to review and approval by Delaware. If Vendor fails to make a required replacement within 30 days, Delaware may terminate this Agreement for default. Upon receipt of written notice from Delaware that an employee of Vendor is unsuitable to Delaware for good cause, Vendor shall remove such employee from the performance of services and substitute in his/her place a suitable employee. Vendor shall furnish to Delaware’s designated representative copies of all correspondence to regulatory agencies for review prior to mailing such correspondence. Vendor agrees that its officers and employees will cooperate with Delaware in the performance of services under this Agreement and will be available for consultation with Delaware at such reasonable times with advance notice as to not conflict with their other responsibilities. Vendor has or will retain such employees as it may need to perform the services required by this Agreement. Such employees shall not be employed by Delaware or any other political subdivision of Delaware. Vendor will not use Delaware’s name, either express or implied, in any of its advertising or sales materials without Delaware’s express written consent. The rights and remedies of Delaware provided for in this Agreement are in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law. Time Schedule. A project schedule is included in Appendix A. Any delay of services or change in sequence of tasks must be approved in writing by Delaware. In the event that Vendor fails to complete the project or any phase thereof within the time specified in the Contract, or with such additional time as may be granted in writing by Delaware, or fails to prosecute the work, or any separable part thereof, with such diligence as will insure its completion within the time specified in this Agreement or any extensions thereof, Delaware shall suspend the payments scheduled as set forth in Appendix A. State Responsibilities. In connection with Vendor's provision of the Services, Delaware shall perform those tasks and fulfill those responsibilities specified in the appropriate Appendices. Delaware agrees that its officers and employees will cooperate with Vendor in the performance of services under this Agreement and will be available for consultation with Vendor at such reasonable times with advance notice as to not conflict with their other responsibilities. The services performed by Vendor under this Agreement shall be subject to review for compliance with the terms of this Agreement by Delaware’s designated representatives. Delaware representatives may delegate any or all responsibilities under the Agreement to appropriate staff members members, and shall so inform Vendor by written notice before the effective date of each such delegation. The review comments of Delaware’s designated representatives may be reported in writing as needed to Vendor. It is understood that Delaware’s representatives’ review comments do not relieve Vendor from the responsibility for the professional and technical accuracy of all work delivered under this Agreement. Delaware shall, without charge, furnish to or make available for examination or use by Vendor as it may request, any data which Delaware has available, including as examples only and not as a limitation: Copies of reports, surveys, records, and other pertinent documents; Copies of previously prepared reports, job specifications, surveys, records, ordinances, codes, regulations, other documents, and information related to the services specified by this Agreement. Vendor shall return any original data provided by Delaware. Delaware shall assist Vendor in obtaining data on documents from public officers or agencies and from private citizens and business firms whenever such material is necessary for the completion of the services specified by this Agreement. Vendor will not be responsible for accuracy of information or data supplied by Delaware or other sources to the extent such information or data would be relied upon by a reasonably prudent contractor. Delaware agrees not to use Vendor’s name, either express or implied, in any of its advertising or sales materials. Vendor reserves the right to reuse the nonproprietary data and the analysis of industry-related information in its continuing analysis of the industries covered.

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Samples: Professional Services Agreement

Payment for Services and Expenses. The term of the initial contract shall be from __________October 1, 20__ 2015 through _________________June 30, 20____. The Contract may be renewed for two (2) one (1) year periods through negotiation between the Vendor and Delaware. As a Service subscription license costs shall be incurred at the individual license level only as the individual license is utilized within a fully functioning solution. Subscription costs will not be applicable during periods of implementation and solution development prior to the State’s full acceptance of a working solution. Additional subscription license requests above actual utilization may not exceed 5% of the total and are subject to Delaware budget and technical review2016. Delaware will pay Vendor for the performance of services described in Appendix ___B, Statement of Work. The fee will be paid in accordance with the payment schedule attached hereto as part of Appendix ___. C. Delaware’s obligation to pay Vendor for the performance of services described in Appendix ___B, Statement of Work will not exceed the fixed fee amount of $__________. It is expressly understood that the work defined in the appendices to this Agreement must be completed by Vendor and it shall be Vendor’s responsibility to ensure that hours and tasks are properly budgeted so that all services are completed for the agreed upon fixed fee. Delaware’s total liability for all charges for services that may become due under this Agreement is limited to the total maximum expenditure(s) authorized in Delaware’s purchase order(s) to Vendor. The State reserves the right to pay by Automated Clearing House (ACH), Purchase Card (P-Card), or check. Agencies that are part of the First State Financial (FSF) system are required to identify the contract number ENTER CONTRACT NUMBER on all Purchase Orders (P.O.) and shall complete the same when entering P.O. information in the state’s financial reporting system. The State of Delaware intends to maximize the use of the Purchase Card (P-Card) for payment for goods and services provided under contract. Vendors shall not charge additional fees for acceptance of this payment method and shall incorporate any costs into their proposals. Additionally there shall be no minimum or maximum limits on any P-Card transaction under the contract. Vendor shall submit monthly invoices to Delaware in sufficient detail to support the services provided during the previous month. Delaware agrees to pay those invoices within thirty (30) days of receipt. In the event Delaware disputes a portion of an invoice, Delaware agrees to pay the undisputed portion of the invoice within thirty (30) days of receipt and to provide Vendor a detailed statement of Delaware’s position on the disputed portion of the invoice within thirty (30) days of receipt. Delaware’s failure to pay any amount of an invoice that is not the subject of a good-faith dispute within thirty (30) days of receipt shall entitle Vendor to charge interest on the overdue portion at the lower of 1.0% per month. All payments should be sent to the Vendor’s identified address on record with the State of Delaware’s Division of Accounting as identified in the completion of the electronic W-9. Unless provided otherwise in an Appendix, all expenses incurred in the performance of the services are to be paid by Vendor. If an Appendix specifically provides for expense reimbursement, Vendor shall be reimbursed only for reasonable expenses incurred by Vendor in the performance of the services, including, but not necessarily limited to, travel and lodging expenses, communications charges, and computer time and supplies. In accordance with the Internal Revenue Service regulations, the State of Delaware is generally exempt from federal excise tax for communicationsa sovereign entity, certain fuels, sales by manufacturers and the tax on heavy trucks, trailers and tractors. More detail is included in IRS Publication 510 Excise Taxes located at xxxxx://xxx.xxx.xxx/publications/p510 . Per IRS regulations, all exemption certificates must be specific to the vendor and the type of excise tax. If an exemption certificate is requested by a vendor, the Division of Accounting will work with the agency and vendor to complete the appropriate certificate. Such taxes shall not be included in prices quotedliable for the payment of federal, state and local sales, use and excise taxes, including any interest and penalties from any related deficiency, which may become due and payable as a consequence of this Agreement. Delaware shall subtract from any payment made to Vendor all damages, costs and expenses caused by Vendor’s negligence, resulting from or arising out of errors or omissions in Vendor’s work products, which have not been previously paid to Vendor. Invoices shall be submitted to: Responsibilities Contract Manager Division of Vendor. Vendor shall be responsible for the professional qualityDevelopmental Disabilities Services Office of Budget, technical accuracy, timely completionContracts, and coordination of all services furnished by VendorBusiness Services Woodbrook Professional Center 0000 Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxx, its subcontractors and its and their principals, officers, employees and agents under this Agreement. In performing the specified services, Vendor shall follow practices consistent with generally accepted professional and technical standards. Vendor shall be responsible for ensuring that all services, products and deliverables furnished pursuant to this Agreement comply with the standards promulgated by the Department of Technology and Information ("DTI") published at xxxx://xxx.xxxxxxxx.xxx/, and as modified from time to time by DTI during the term of this Agreement. If any service, product or deliverable furnished pursuant to this Agreement does not conform to DTI standards, Vendor shall, at its expense and option either (1) replace it with a conforming equivalent or (2) modify it to conform to DTI standards. Vendor shall be and remain liable in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and applicable law for all damages to Delaware caused by Vendor’s failure to ensure compliance with DTI standards. It shall be the duty of the Vendor to assure that all products of its effort are technically sound and in conformance with all pertinent Federal, State and Local statutes, codes, ordinances, resolutions and other regulations. Vendor will not produce a work product that violates or infringes on any copyright or patent rights. Vendor shall, without additional compensation, correct or revise any errors or omissions in its work products. Permitted or required approval by Delaware of any products or services furnished by Vendor shall not in any way relieve Vendor of responsibility for the professional and technical accuracy and adequacy of its work. Delaware’s review, approval, acceptance, or payment for any of Vendor’s services herein shall not be construed to operate as a waiver of any rights under this Agreement or of any cause of action arising out of the performance of this Agreement, and Vendor shall be and remain liable in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and applicable law for all damages to Delaware caused by Vendor’s performance or failure to perform under this Agreement. Vendor shall appoint a Project Manager who will manage the performance of services. All of the services specified by this Agreement shall be performed by the Project Manager, or by Vendor’s associates and employees under the personal supervision of the Project Manager. The positions anticipated include: Project Team Title % of Project Involvement ________________ ______________________ ____________________ Designation of persons for each position is subject to review and approval by Delaware. Should the staff need to be diverted off the project for what are now unforeseeable circumstances, Vendor will notify Delaware immediately and work out a transition plan that is acceptable to both parties, as well as agree to an acceptable replacement plan to fill or complete the work assigned to this project staff position. Replacement staff persons are subject to review and approval by Delaware. If Vendor fails to make a required replacement within 30 days, Delaware may terminate this Agreement for default. Upon receipt of written notice from Delaware that an employee of Vendor is unsuitable to Delaware for good cause, Vendor shall remove such employee from the performance of services and substitute in his/her place a suitable employee. Vendor shall furnish to Delaware’s designated representative copies of all correspondence to regulatory agencies for review prior to mailing such correspondence. Vendor agrees that its officers and employees will cooperate with Delaware in the performance of services under this Agreement and will be available for consultation with Delaware at such reasonable times with advance notice as to not conflict with their other responsibilities. Vendor has or will retain such employees as it may need to perform the services required by this Agreement. Such employees shall not be employed by Delaware or any other political subdivision of Delaware. Vendor will not use Delaware’s name, either express or implied, in any of its advertising or sales materials without Delaware’s express written consent. The rights and remedies of Delaware provided for in this Agreement are in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law. Time Schedule. A project schedule is included in Appendix A. Any delay of services or change in sequence of tasks must be approved in writing by Delaware. In the event that Vendor fails to complete the project or any phase thereof within the time specified in the Contract, or with such additional time as may be granted in writing by Delaware, or fails to prosecute the work, or any separable part thereof, with such diligence as will insure its completion within the time specified in this Agreement or any extensions thereof, Delaware shall suspend the payments scheduled as set forth in Appendix A. State Responsibilities. In connection with Vendor's provision of the Services, Delaware shall perform those tasks and fulfill those responsibilities specified in the appropriate Appendices. Delaware agrees that its officers and employees will cooperate with Vendor in the performance of services under this Agreement and will be available for consultation with Vendor at such reasonable times with advance notice as to not conflict with their other responsibilities. The services performed by Vendor under this Agreement shall be subject to review for compliance with the terms of this Agreement by Delaware’s designated representatives. Delaware representatives may delegate any or all responsibilities under the Agreement to appropriate staff members and shall so inform Vendor by written notice before the effective date of each such delegation. The review comments of Delaware’s designated representatives may be reported in writing as needed to Vendor. It is understood that Delaware’s representatives’ review comments do not relieve Vendor from the responsibility for the professional and technical accuracy of all work delivered under this Agreement. Delaware shall, without charge, furnish to or make available for examination or use by Vendor as it may request, any data which Delaware has available, including as examples only and not as a limitation: Copies of reports, surveys, records, and other pertinent documents; Copies of previously prepared reports, job specifications, surveys, records, ordinances, codes, regulations, other documents, and information related to the services specified by this Agreement. Vendor shall return any original data provided by Delaware. Delaware shall assist Vendor in obtaining data on documents from public officers or agencies and from private citizens and business firms whenever such material is necessary for the completion of the services specified by this Agreement. Vendor will not be responsible for accuracy of information or data supplied by Delaware or other sources to the extent such information or data would be relied upon by a reasonably prudent contractor. Delaware agrees not to use Vendor’s name, either express or implied, in any of its advertising or sales materials. Vendor reserves the right to reuse the nonproprietary data and the analysis of industry-related information in its continuing analysis of the industries covered.XX 00000

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Samples: Professional Services Agreement

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Payment for Services and Expenses. The term of the initial contract shall be from __________, 20__ through _________________, 20____. The Contract may be renewed for two (2) one (1) year periods through negotiation between the Vendor and Delaware. As a Service subscription license costs shall be incurred at the individual license level only as the individual license is utilized within a fully functioning solution. Subscription costs will not be applicable during periods of implementation and solution development prior to the State’s full acceptance of a working solution. Additional subscription license requests above actual utilization may not exceed 5% of the total and are subject to Delaware budget and technical review. Delaware will pay Vendor for the performance of services described in Appendix ___, Statement of Work. The fee will be paid in accordance with the payment schedule attached hereto as part of Appendix ___. Delaware’s obligation to pay Vendor for the performance of services described in Appendix ___, Statement of Work will not exceed the fixed fee amount of $__________. It is expressly understood that the work defined in the appendices to this Agreement must be completed by Vendor and it shall be Vendor’s responsibility to ensure that hours and tasks are properly budgeted so that all services are completed for the agreed upon fixed fee. Delaware’s total liability for all charges for services that may become due under this Agreement is limited to the total maximum expenditure(s) authorized in Delaware’s purchase order(s) to Vendor. The State reserves the right to pay by Automated Clearing House (ACH), Purchase Card (P-Card), or check. Agencies that are part of the First State Financial (FSF) system are required to identify the contract number ENTER CONTRACT NUMBER on all Purchase Orders (P.O.) and shall complete the same when entering P.O. information in the state’s financial reporting system. The State of Delaware intends to maximize the use of the Purchase Card (P-Card) for payment for goods and services provided under contract. Vendors shall not charge additional fees for acceptance of this payment method and shall incorporate any costs into their proposals. Additionally there shall be no minimum or maximum limits on any P-Card transaction under the contract. Vendor shall submit monthly invoices to Delaware in sufficient detail to support the services provided during the previous month. Delaware agrees to pay those invoices within thirty (30) days of receipt. In the event Delaware disputes a portion of an invoice, Delaware agrees to pay the undisputed portion of the invoice within thirty (30) days of receipt and to provide Vendor a detailed statement of Delaware’s position on the disputed portion of the invoice within thirty (30) days of receipt. Delaware’s failure to pay any amount of an invoice that is not the subject of a good-faith dispute within thirty (30) days of receipt shall entitle Vendor to charge interest on the overdue portion at the lower of 1.0% per month. All payments should be sent to the Vendor’s identified address on record with the State of Delaware’s Division of Accounting as identified in the completion of the electronic W-9. Unless provided otherwise in an Appendix, all expenses incurred in the performance of the services are to be paid by Vendor. If an Appendix specifically provides for expense reimbursement, Vendor shall be reimbursed only for reasonable expenses incurred by Vendor in the performance of the services, including, but not necessarily limited to, travel and lodging expenses, communications charges, and computer time and supplies. In accordance with the Internal Revenue Service regulations, the State of Delaware is generally exempt from federal excise tax for communicationsa sovereign entity, certain fuels, sales by manufacturers and the tax on heavy trucks, trailers and tractors. More detail is included in IRS Publication 510 Excise Taxes located at xxxxx://xxx.xxx.xxx/publications/p510 . Per IRS regulations, all exemption certificates must be specific to the vendor and the type of excise tax. If an exemption certificate is requested by a vendor, the Division of Accounting will work with the agency and vendor to complete the appropriate certificate. Such taxes shall not be included in prices quotedliable for the payment of federal, state and local sales, use and excise taxes, including any interest and penalties from any related deficiency, which may become due and payable as a consequence of this Agreement. Delaware shall subtract from any payment made to Vendor all damages, costs and expenses caused by Vendor’s negligence, resulting from or arising out of errors or omissions in Vendor’s work products, which have not been previously paid to Vendor. Invoices shall be submitted to: Responsibilities of Vendor. Vendor shall be responsible for the professional quality, technical accuracy, timely completion, and coordination of all services furnished by Vendor, its subcontractors and its and their principals, officers, employees and agents under this Agreement. In performing the specified services, Vendor shall follow practices consistent with generally accepted professional and technical standards. Vendor shall be responsible for ensuring that all services, products and deliverables furnished pursuant to this Agreement comply with the standards promulgated by the Department of Technology and Information ("DTI") published at xxxx://xxx.xxxxxxxx.xxx/, and as modified from time to time by DTI during the term of this Agreement. If any service, product or deliverable furnished pursuant to this Agreement does not conform to DTI standards, Vendor shall, at its expense and option either (1) replace it with a conforming equivalent or (2) modify it to conform to DTI standards. Vendor shall be and remain liable in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and applicable law for all damages to Delaware caused by Vendor’s failure to ensure compliance with DTI standards. It shall be the duty of the Vendor to assure that all products of its effort are technically sound and in conformance with all pertinent Federal, State and Local statutes, codes, ordinances, resolutions and other regulations. Vendor will not produce a work product that violates or infringes on any copyright or patent rights. Vendor shall, without additional compensation, correct or revise any errors or omissions in its work products. Permitted or required approval by Delaware of any products or services furnished by Vendor shall not in any way relieve Vendor of responsibility for the professional and technical accuracy and adequacy of its work. Delaware’s review, approval, acceptance, or payment for any of Vendor’s services herein shall not be construed to operate as a waiver of any rights under this Agreement or of any cause of action arising out of the performance of this Agreement, and Vendor shall be and remain liable in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and applicable law for all damages to Delaware caused by Vendor’s performance or failure to perform under this Agreement. Vendor shall appoint a Project Manager who will manage the performance of services. All of the services specified by this Agreement shall be performed by the Project Manager, or by Vendor’s associates and employees under the personal supervision of the Project Manager. The positions anticipated include: Project Team Title % of Project Involvement ________________ ______________________ ____________________ Designation of persons for each position is subject to review and approval by Delaware. Should the staff need to be diverted off the project for what are now unforeseeable circumstances, Vendor will notify Delaware immediately and work out a transition plan that is acceptable to both parties, as well as agree to an acceptable replacement plan to fill or complete the work assigned to this project staff position. Replacement staff persons are subject to review and approval by Delaware. If Vendor fails to make a required replacement within 30 days, Delaware may terminate this Agreement for default. Upon receipt of written notice from Delaware that an employee of Vendor is unsuitable to Delaware for good cause, Vendor shall remove such employee from the performance of services and substitute in his/her place a suitable employee. Vendor shall furnish to Delaware’s designated representative copies of all correspondence to regulatory agencies for review prior to mailing such correspondence. Vendor agrees that its officers and employees will cooperate with Delaware in the performance of services under this Agreement and will be available for consultation with Delaware at such reasonable times with advance notice as to not conflict with their other responsibilities. Vendor has or will retain such employees as it may need to perform the services required by this Agreement. Such employees shall not be employed by Delaware or any other political subdivision of Delaware. Vendor will not use Delaware’s name, either express or implied, in any of its advertising or sales materials without Delaware’s express written consent. The rights and remedies of Delaware provided for in this Agreement are in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law. Time Schedule. A project schedule is included in Appendix A. Any delay of services or change in sequence of tasks must be approved in writing by Delaware. In the event that Vendor fails to complete the project or any phase thereof within the time specified in the Contract, or with such additional time as may be granted in writing by Delaware, or fails to prosecute the work, or any separable part thereof, with such diligence as will insure its completion within the time specified in this Agreement or any extensions thereof, Delaware shall suspend the payments scheduled as set forth in Appendix A. State Responsibilities. In connection with Vendor's provision of the Services, Delaware shall perform those tasks and fulfill those responsibilities specified in the appropriate Appendices. Delaware agrees that its officers and employees will cooperate with Vendor in the performance of services under this Agreement and will be available for consultation with Vendor at such reasonable times with advance notice as to not conflict with their other responsibilities. The services performed by Vendor under this Agreement shall be subject to review for compliance with the terms of this Agreement by Delaware’s designated representatives. Delaware representatives may delegate any or all responsibilities under the Agreement to appropriate staff members members, and shall so inform Vendor by written notice before the effective date of each such delegation. The review comments of Delaware’s designated representatives may be reported in writing as needed to Vendor. It is understood that Delaware’s representatives’ review comments do not relieve Vendor from the responsibility for the professional and technical accuracy of all work delivered under this Agreement. Delaware shall, without charge, furnish to or make available for examination or use by Vendor as it may request, any data which Delaware has available, including as examples only and not as a limitation: Copies of reports, surveys, records, and other pertinent documents; Copies of previously prepared reports, job specifications, surveys, records, ordinances, codes, regulations, other documents, and information related to the services specified by this Agreement. Vendor shall return any original data provided by Delaware. Delaware shall assist Vendor in obtaining data on documents from public officers or agencies and from private citizens and business firms whenever such material is necessary for the completion of the services specified by this Agreement. Vendor will not be responsible for accuracy of information or data supplied by Delaware or other sources to the extent such information or data would be relied upon by a reasonably prudent contractor. Delaware agrees not to use Vendor’s name, either express or implied, in any of its advertising or sales materials. Vendor reserves the right to reuse the nonproprietary data and the analysis of industry-related information in its continuing analysis of the industries covered.

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Samples: Professional Services Agreement

Payment for Services and Expenses. The term of the initial contract shall be from __________, 20__ through _________________, 20____. The Contract may be renewed for two (2) __________ one (1) year periods through negotiation between the Vendor and DelawareGovernment Support Services. As a Service subscription license costs shall be incurred at the individual license level only as the individual license is utilized within a fully functioning solution. Subscription costs will not be applicable during periods of implementation and solution development prior to the State’s full acceptance of a working solution. Additional subscription license requests above actual utilization may not exceed 5% of the total and are subject to Delaware budget and technical review. Delaware will pay Vendor for the performance of services described in Appendix ___, Statement of Work. The fee will be paid in accordance with the payment schedule attached hereto as part of Appendix ___. Delaware’s obligation to pay Vendor for the performance of services described in Appendix ___, Statement of Work will not exceed the fixed fee amount of $_______negotiated price structure included in Appendix ___. It is expressly understood that the work defined in the appendices to this Agreement must be completed by Vendor and it shall be Vendor’s responsibility to ensure that hours and tasks are properly budgeted so that all services are completed for the agreed upon fixed fee. Delaware’s total liability for all charges for services that may become due under this Agreement is limited to the total maximum expenditure(s) authorized in Delaware’s purchase order(s) to Vendor. The State reserves the right to pay by Automated Clearing House (ACH), Purchase Card (P-Card), or check. Agencies that are part of the First State Financial (FSF) system are required to identify the contract number ENTER CONTRACT NUMBER GSS18689-LEARN_MGT on all Purchase Orders (P.O.) and shall complete the same when entering P.O. information in the state’s financial reporting system. The State of Delaware intends to maximize the use of the Purchase Card (P-Card) for payment for goods and services provided under contract. Vendors shall not charge additional fees for acceptance of this payment method and shall incorporate any costs into their proposals. Additionally there shall be no minimum or maximum limits on any P-Card transaction under the contract. Vendor shall submit monthly invoices to Delaware in sufficient detail to support the services provided during the previous month. Delaware agrees to pay those invoices within thirty (30) days of receipt. In the event Delaware disputes a portion of an invoice, Delaware agrees to pay the undisputed portion of the invoice within thirty (30) days of receipt and to provide Vendor a detailed statement of Delaware’s position on the disputed portion of the invoice within thirty (30) days of receipt. Delaware’s failure to pay any amount of an invoice that is not the subject of a good-faith dispute within thirty (30) days of receipt shall entitle Vendor to charge interest on the overdue portion at the lower of 1.0% per month. All payments should be sent to the Vendor’s identified address on record with the State of Delaware’s Division of Accounting as identified in the completion of the electronic W-9. Unless provided otherwise in an Appendix, all expenses incurred in the performance of the services are to be paid by Vendor. If an Appendix specifically provides for expense reimbursement, Vendor shall be reimbursed only for reasonable expenses incurred by Vendor in the performance of the services, including, but not necessarily limited to, travel and lodging expenses, communications charges, and computer time and supplies. In accordance with the Internal Revenue Service regulations, the State of Delaware is generally exempt from federal excise tax for communicationsa sovereign entity, certain fuels, sales by manufacturers and the tax on heavy trucks, trailers and tractors. More detail is included in IRS Publication 510 Excise Taxes located at xxxxx://xxx.xxx.xxx/publications/p510 . Per IRS regulations, all exemption certificates must be specific to the vendor and the type of excise tax. If an exemption certificate is requested by a vendor, the Division of Accounting will work with the agency and vendor to complete the appropriate certificate. Such taxes shall not be included in prices quotedliable for the payment of federal, state and local sales, use and excise taxes, including any interest and penalties from any related deficiency, which may become due and payable as a consequence of this Agreement. Delaware shall subtract from any payment made to Vendor all damages, costs and expenses caused by Vendor’s negligence, resulting from or arising out of errors or omissions in Vendor’s work products, which have not been previously paid to Vendor. Invoices shall be submitted to: to the address provided by the ordering agency. Responsibilities of Vendor. Vendor shall be responsible for the professional quality, technical accuracy, timely completion, and coordination of all services furnished by Vendor, its subcontractors and its and their principals, officers, employees and agents under this Agreement. In performing the specified services, Vendor shall follow practices consistent with generally accepted professional and technical standards. Vendor shall be responsible for ensuring that all services, products and deliverables furnished pursuant to this Agreement comply with the standards promulgated by the Department of Technology and Information ("DTI") published at xxxx://xxx.xxxxxxxx.xxx/, and as modified from time to time by DTI during the term of this Agreement. If any service, product or deliverable furnished pursuant to this Agreement does not conform to DTI standards, Vendor shall, at its expense and option either (1) replace it with a conforming equivalent or (2) modify it to conform to DTI standards. Vendor shall be and remain liable in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and applicable law for all damages to Delaware caused by Vendor’s failure to ensure compliance with DTI standards. It shall be the duty of the Vendor to assure that all products of its effort are technically sound and in conformance with all pertinent Federal, State and Local statutes, codes, ordinances, resolutions and other regulations. Vendor will not produce a work product that violates or infringes on any copyright or patent rights. Vendor shall, without additional compensation, correct or revise any errors or omissions in its work products. Permitted or required approval by Delaware of any products or services furnished by Vendor shall not in any way relieve Vendor of responsibility for the professional and technical accuracy and adequacy of its work. Delaware’s review, approval, acceptance, or payment for any of Vendor’s services herein shall not be construed to operate as a waiver of any rights under this Agreement or of any cause of action arising out of the performance of this Agreement, and Vendor shall be and remain liable in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and applicable law for all damages to Delaware caused by Vendor’s performance or failure to perform under this Agreement. Vendor shall appoint a Project Manager Primary Contact who will manage have the authority within VENDOR NAME to ensure the performance of services. All of the all services specified by this Agreement shall be performed by the Project Manager, or by Vendor’s associates and employees under the personal supervision of the Project ManagerAgreement. The positions anticipated includePrimary Contact will be: Project Team Name Title % of Project Involvement ________________ ______________________ ____________________ Designation of persons for each position Primary Contact is subject to review and approval by Delaware. Should the staff need to be diverted off the project for what are now unforeseeable circumstances, Vendor will notify Delaware immediately and work out a transition plan that is acceptable to both parties, as well as agree to an acceptable replacement plan to fill or complete the work assigned to this project staff position. Replacement staff persons are subject to review and approval by Delaware. If Vendor fails to make a required replacement within 30 days, Delaware may terminate this Agreement for default. Upon receipt of written notice from Delaware that an employee of Vendor the Primary Contact is unsuitable to Delaware for good cause, Vendor VENDOR shall remove such employee from the performance of services and substitute in his/her place a suitable employee. Vendor shall furnish to Delaware’s designated representative copies of all correspondence to regulatory agencies for review prior to mailing such correspondence. Vendor agrees that its officers and employees will cooperate with Delaware in the performance of services under this Agreement and will be available for consultation with Delaware at such reasonable times with advance notice as to not conflict with their other responsibilities. Vendor has or will retain such employees as it may need to perform the services required by this Agreement. Such employees shall not be employed by Delaware or any other political subdivision of Delaware. Vendor will not use Delaware’s name, either express or implied, in any of its advertising or sales materials without Delaware’s express written consent. The rights and remedies of Delaware provided for in this Agreement are in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law. During the Design Phase, Vendor shall provide Delaware with a data dictionary or conceptual data model as identified in the RFP. Time Schedule. A project schedule is included in Appendix A. Any delay of services or change in sequence of tasks must be approved in writing by Delaware. In the event that Vendor fails to complete the project or any phase thereof within the time specified in the Contract, or with such additional time as may be granted in writing by Delaware, or fails to prosecute the work, or any separable part thereof, with such diligence as will insure its completion within the time specified in this Agreement or any extensions thereof, Delaware shall suspend the payments scheduled as set forth in Appendix A. State Responsibilities. In connection with Vendor's provision of the Services, Delaware shall perform those tasks and fulfill those responsibilities specified in the appropriate Appendices. Delaware agrees that its officers and employees will cooperate with Vendor in the performance of services under this Agreement and will be available for consultation with Vendor at such reasonable times with advance notice as to not conflict with their other responsibilities. The services performed by Vendor under this Agreement shall be subject to review for compliance with the terms of this Agreement by Delaware’s designated representatives. Delaware representatives may delegate any or all responsibilities under the Agreement to appropriate staff members members, and shall so inform Vendor by written notice before the effective date of each such delegation. The review comments of Delaware’s designated representatives may be reported in writing as needed to Vendor. It is understood that Delaware’s representatives’ review comments do not relieve Vendor from the responsibility for the professional and technical accuracy of all work delivered under this Agreement. Delaware shall, without charge, furnish to or make available for examination or use by Vendor as it may request, any data which Delaware has available, including as examples only and not as a limitation: Copies of reports, surveys, records, and other pertinent documents; Copies of previously prepared reports, job specifications, surveys, records, ordinances, codes, regulations, other documents, and information related to the services specified by this Agreement. Vendor shall return any original data provided by Delaware. Delaware shall assist Vendor in obtaining data on documents from public officers or agencies and from private citizens and business firms whenever such material is necessary for the completion of the services specified by this Agreement. Vendor will not be responsible for accuracy of information or data supplied by Delaware or other sources to the extent such information or data would be relied upon by a reasonably prudent contractor. Delaware agrees not to use Vendor’s name, either express or implied, in any of its advertising or sales materials. Vendor reserves the right to reuse the nonproprietary data and the analysis of industry-related information in its continuing analysis of the industries covered.

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Samples: Professional Services Agreement

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