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Solicitation XXX – Appendix _ - Sample Contract
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5. RECORDS
The Contractor will maintain accurate records and accounts of services performed and monies
expended under this Agreement. Such records will be maintained for six (6) years following the
close of the State fiscal year to which they pertain and will be made available to representatives
of OGS or the New York State Comptroller, as may be necessary for auditing purposes, upon
request.
6. TAXES
The Contractor will be responsible for all applicable Federal, State and Local taxes and all FICA
contributions.
7. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
It is understood and agreed that the legal status of the Contractor, its subcontractors, agents,
officers and employees is that of an independent contractor and in no manner shall they be
deemed employees or agents of the State of New York and, therefore, are not entitled to any of
the benefits associated with such employment or designation.
8. APPENDIX A
Appendix A, Standard Clauses for New York State Contracts, attached hereto, is hereby
expressly made a part of this Agreement as fully as if set forth at length herein.
9. ASSIGNMENT
Contractor agrees that it will not assign this Agreement, or any interest therein without the prior
written consent of the Commissioner of General Services.
10. LAW
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York.
11. CONDITIONS PRECEDENT
This Agreement shall not be deemed executed, valid or binding unless and until approved in
writing by the Attorney General and the State Comptroller.
12. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement between the parties hereto and no statement,
promise, condition, understanding, inducement or representation, oral or written, expressed or