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Ill. COMPENSATION IV. VI. VII. The State, upon written request of the Vendor, agrees to pay the Vendor $8,750 per quarter for completing the scope of service. An additional payment of $2,500 will be made after the receipt of the each summary of the Vulnerable Adult Program services and findings. Total payment under the terms of this agreement shall not exceed $75,000. Final payment requests shall be submitted to the State no later than fifteen (15) days after the expiration of this agreement. VENDOR'S UNDERSTANDING Of TERM OF FUNDING The Vendor understands that this agreement is a one-time agreement, and acknowledges that it has been furnished no assurances that this agreement may be extended for periods beyond its termination date. VENDOR ASSURANCES This agreement shall be construed according to the laws of the State of North Dakota. In connection with the furnishing of supplies or performance of work under this agreement, persons who contract with or receive funds to provide services to the North Dakota Department of Human Services are obligated and agree to comply with all local, state and federal laws, regulations and executive orders related to the performance of this agreement including but not limited to the following: Fair Labor Standards Act, Equal Pay Act of 1963, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the North Dakota Human Rights Act, the Pro-children Act of 1994, and the Drug-free Workplace Act of 1988. Questions regarding the provision of services according to these Acts may be directed to Krista L. Andrews, Contract Officer, North Dakota Department of Human Services, Judicial Wing, State Capitol, 600 E. Boulevard, Bismarck, ND 58505 (701-328-2311 or 701-328-3975 TDD). The Vendor certifies by signing this agreement that neither the Vendor, Subcontractor, nor their principals, are presently debarred, declared ineligible or voluntarily excluded from participation in transactions with the State or Federal Government by any Department or Agency of the Federal Government. AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT The Vendor shall not have the authority to contract for or on behalf of or incur obligations on behalf of the State. However, the Vendor may subcontract with qualified Vendors of services provided that any such subcontract shall acknowledge the binding nature of this agreement, and incorporate this agreement, together with its attachments as appropriate. The Vendor agrees to be solely responsible for the performance of any subcontractor. INDEPENDENT ENTITY The Vendor shall perform as an independent entity under this agreement. The Vendor, its employees, agents, or representatives are not employees of the State for all purposes, including but not limited to, the application of the Social Security Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Federal Insurance Contribution Act, the Federal Unemployment Act, the North Dakota Unemployment Compensation Law, and the North Dakota Workers' Compensation Act. No part of this agreement shall be construed to represent the creation of an employer/employee relationship. The Vendor will retain sole and absolute discretion -2-