Common use of Communications and Confidentiality Clause in Contracts

Communications and Confidentiality. The Contractor agrees that it shall make no statements, press releases, or publicity releases concerning the Contract or its subject matter or otherwise disclose or permit to be disclosed any of the data or other information obtained or furnished in compliance with the Contract, or any particulars thereof, during the period of the Contract, without first notifying the Department’s Contract Manager or the Department designated contact person and securing prior written consent. The Contractor shall maintain confidentiality of all confidential data, files, and records related to the services and/or commodities provided pursuant to the Contract and shall comply with all state and federal laws, including, but not limited to sections 381.004, 384.29, 392.65, and 456.057, F.S. The Contractor’s confidentiality procedures shall be consistent with the most recent version of the Department security policies, protocols, and procedures. The Contractor shall also comply with any applicable professional standards with respect to confidentiality of information. Request for Proposals (RFP) For Office Supplies RFP No. 07-44111513-K The State of Florida Department of Management Services July 5, 2016 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Communications and Confidentiality. The Contractor agrees that it shall make no statements, press releases, or publicity releases concerning the Contract or its subject matter or otherwise disclose or permit to be disclosed any of the data or other information obtained or furnished in compliance with the Contract, or any particulars thereof, during the period of the Contract, without first notifying the Department’s Contract Manager or the Department designated contact person and securing prior written consent. The Contractor shall maintain confidentiality of all confidential data, files, and records related to the services and/or commodities provided pursuant to the Contract and shall comply with all state and federal laws, including, but not limited to sections 381.004, 384.29, 392.65, and 456.057, F.S. The Contractor’s confidentiality procedures shall be consistent with the most recent version of the Department security policies, protocols, and procedures. The Contractor shall also comply with any applicable professional standards with respect to confidentiality of information. Request for Proposals (RFP) For For‌ Office Supplies RFP No. 07-44111513-K The State of Florida Department of Management Services July 5, 2016 TABLE OF CONTENTSCONTENTS Section 1 Introductory Section 3 Section 2 Instructions to Respondents (General and Special) 11