Contractor Responsibility. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, in the event Contractor elects to utilize subcontractors to perform this Cooperative Purchasing Agreement, Contractor shall: (a) incorporate Contractor’s responsibilities under this Cooperative Purchasing Agreement into its subcontracts; (b) be fully responsible for the performance of any such subcontractors (regardless of tier) and ensure that subcontractors comply with each and every Contractor obligation set forth in this Cooperative Purchasing Agreement; (c) be the sole point of contact for Enterprise Services and any Purchasers regarding all contractual matters; (d) ensure that such subcontractors are registered in WEBS; and (e) defend, indemnify, and hold Enterprise Services and Purchasers harmless in case of negligence, other tortious fault, or intentional misconduct by any such subcontractors (regardless of tier). Prior to utilizing any subcontractor to perform this Cooperative Purchasing Agreement, Contractor shall provide written notice to Enterprise Services’ contract administrator. Such notice shall confirm that the subcontractor is registered in WEBS and provide the necessary information for Enterprise Services’ contract administrator to include such subcontractor(s) in Washington’s Purchasing Contract Management System (PCMS).
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