13-071 - King County - Tukwila Transit Center Design, Construction and Management

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The Parties, through their designated representatives identified in Subsection 14.2 of this Agreement, shall use their best efforts to resolve any disputes that may arise pertaining to this Agreement that may arise between the Parties. If these designated representatives are unable to resolve the dispute, the matter shall be reviewed by the department directors of the Parties or their designees. The Parties agree to exhaust each of these procedural steps before seeking to resolve disputes in a court of law or any other forum. 16. RECORDS RETENTION AND AUDIT During the progress of the performance of this Agreement and for a period not less than six (6) years from the date of completion of the Projector for the retention period required by law, whichever is greater, records and accounts pertaining to the Project and accounting therefore are to be kept available by the Parties for inspection and audit by representatives of the Parties and copies of all records, accounts, documents, or other data pertaining to the Agreement shall be furnished upon request. Records and accounts shall be maintained in accordance with applicable state law and regulations. 17. COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS The Parties agree to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations, including those pertaining to nondiscrimination, and agree to require the same of any contractors or subcontractors providing services or performing any of the Work pursuant to this Agreement using funds provided under this Agreement. 18. LEGAL RELATIONS 18.1 No Partnership or Joint Venture. No joint venture, agent - principal relationship or partnership is formed as result of this Agreement. No employees or agents of one Party or any of its contractors or subcontractors shall be deemed, or represent themselves to be, employees or agents of the other Party. 18.2 No Third Party Beneficiaries. It is understood and agreed that this Agreement is solely for the benefit of the Parties hereto and gives no right to any other person or entity. 18.3 Assignment. Neither this Agreement, nor any interest herein, may be assigned by either Party without the prior written consent of the other Party. 18.4 Binding on Successors and Assigns. This Agreement, and all of its terms, provisions, conditions, and covenants, together with any exhibits and attachments now or hereafter made a part hereof, shall be binding on the Parties and their respective successors and assigns. Agreement Between King County and the City of Tukwila For the Design, Construction and Maintenance of the Tukwila Transit Center