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CONTRACT
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Cor.tract made this
day of
01, by and between the Georgia Department of Corrections
("GDC") and MCI WORLDCOM Comm nications, Inc., on behalf of itself l1J'lH iAfJFr'Z6-ba~dl F:HillgSes and
successors ("Contractor").
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WHEREAS, the Georgia Technology Authority ("GTA") issued.
955586, as amended through Addendum No.6 (the "RFP") sohcltlng pror:s>efP!PtJRlf~~[l::'Sel'\1fct!
in correctional institutions as described in the RFP; and
WHEREAS, on January 19, 2001, Contractor submitted a proposal in response to the RFP and, as
requested by GTA, submitted clarifications dated March 3 & April 16, 2001 ("Contractor's Proposal"); and
WHEREAS, Contractor's Proposal was deemed by the State of Georgia to be that proposal most
advantageous to the State.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, the parties agree as
follows:
1.
Scope Of Work
Contractor agrees to provide and perform all of the products, services and other deliverables
required in the RFP, plus those products, services and deliverables as may additionally be
described in Contractor's Proposal (collectively, the "Service" or "Services"). Contractor shall
provide the Services in response to written orders issued from GOC from time to time identifying
the correctional facilities at which the Services are to be provided. The provision of the Services
at any correctional facilities shall in all respects be subject to the testing requirements set forth in
the RFP.
2.
Ownership and Risk of Loss
Ownership and title to all goods and equipment used in providing the Services shall at all times
remain with Contractor and Contractor shall assume all risk of loss for such goods and equipment
(except for intentional misconduct by State employees).
3.
Subcontracts/Assignment
Performance shall not be assigned or subcontracted without the prior written consent of GOC.
No subcontract which Contractor enters into with respect to performance under this Contract shall
in any way relieve Contractor of any responsibility for any performance required of Contractor.
Contractor shall give GOC immediate notice in writing by registered or certified mail of any action
or suit filed against it by any subcontractor, and prompt notice of any claim made against
Contractor by any subcontractor or vendor which may result in litigation.
4.
Contract Term
Contractor shall begin providing the Service on the date specified in the notice of award to which
this Contract is attached, and shall continue providing the Service through June 30, 2004. At the
conclusion of the initial Contract term, GDC shall, at its discretion, have the option to renew the
Contract for two additional fiscal years, exercisable in one-year increments (July 1 - June 30),
upon the same terms and conditions as agreed upon herein.
5.
Payment
A.
No later than the 30 lh (thirtieth) day of the following month, Contractor shall send to GDC
the monies from commissions earned each month in the amounts as specified in
Contractor's Proposal along with documentation regarding the call volumes upon which
the commissions paid to GOC are based.
B.
6.
7.
Intermediate Remedies for Non-Performance
A.
If Contractor at any time fails in any respect to provide the Service with promptness and
diligence, other than as described in B. hereunder, GOC may (in addition to any other
contractual, legal or equitable remedies) proceed to take anyone or more of the following
actions after 3 (three) days written notice to Contractor: (1) impose a service interruption
charge, calculated at the rate of 200% (two hundred percent) of the commission amount
that GOC reasonably estimates was lost due to the interruption in Service; or (2) obtain
the Service (or some portion thereof) from a third party, thereupon terminating that
portion of this Contract pertaining to the Service thus obtained.
B.
If Contractor fails to submit commission payments within the time specified in section 5.A.
above, the Contractor will pay late fees for each intervening calendar day that
commissions are past due and unrebated. These late fees will be at the rate of 1.5% (one
and one-half percent) per day applied to said commissions.
Termination
A.
In the event that Contractor breaches any material term or condition of the Contract, or
any other event occurs which demonstrates a reasonable likelihood that Contractor is
unable or unwilling to fulfill its obligations under this Contract, GOC may terminate this
Contract upon providing Contractor with 20 (twenty) days written notice.
B.
This Contract may be immediately terminated in the event that any of the fol/owing
occurs:
C.
8.
Contractor acknowledges and agrees that no payment is due from GOC or the State of
Georgia under this Contract from appropriated funds. Contractor's only source of
compensation shall be the revenues collected in payment for providing the Service under
this Contract.
1.
Contractor becomes insolvent, or liquidation or dissolution of Contractor begins;
2.
A voluntary or involuntary bankruptcy petition is filed by or against Contractor
under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code or any similar petition under any state
insolvency law;
3.
An assignment is made by Contractor for the benefit of creditors; or
4.
A proceeding for the appointment of a receiver, custodian, trustee or similar
agent is initiated with respect to Contractor.
All documents (electronic or hard copy) as they relate to the Service provided under this
Contract are the property of GOC, and will be returned to GOC at its request and at no
cost to GOC within 15 (fifteen) days of termination of this Contract.
Contractor Accountinq Requirements
A.
Contractor agrees to maintain books, records, documents, and other evidence pertaining
to the costs and expenses of this Contract (collectively the "Records") to the extent and in
such detail as will properly reflect all costs for which payment is due or made under this
Contract. Contractor's accounting procedures and practices shall conform to GAAP and
the costs properly applicable to the Contract shall be readily ascertainable therefrom.
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B.
9.
Contractor agrees to make available at all reasonable times during the period set forth
below any of the Records of the contracted work for inspection or audit by any authorized
representative of GDC or the Georgia State Auditor. Contractor shall preserve and make
available its Records for a period of 5 (five) years from the date of final payment under
this Contract. Records which relate to appeals, litigation, or the settlements of claims
arising out of the performance of this Contract, or costs and expenses of any such
agreement as to which exception has been taken by the State Auditor or any of his duly
authorized representatives, shall be retained by Contractor until such appeals, litigation,
claims or exceptions have been disposed of.
Reportinq Requirements
Contractor shall submit reports to GDC regarding the Service as specified in the RFP.
10.
Performance Bond
Contractor shall obtain, at Contractor's own expense, a performance bond issued by a surety
company authorized to do business in the State of Georgia in;the,amount of $500,000 to secure
the performance of all work related to the diversion/transitional centers, and $3,000,000 for all
work related to the secure facilities, which may be undertaken pursuant to the Contract. The
performance bond shall be in the form of the performance bond which is attached to this Contract
as Contract Exhibit 1.
11.
Insurance Requirements
The following requirements shall be adhered to by Contractor throughout the term of the Contract,
any renewal thereof, and as may otherwise be specified herein':
A.
Insurance Certificate:
Contractor shall procure and maintain insurance which shall protect the Contractor and
the State from any claims for bodily injury, property damage, or personal injury which
may arise out of operations under the Contract. Contractor shall procure the insurance
policies at the Contractor's own expense and shall furnish the State an insurance
certificate listing the State as certificate holder. The insurance certificate must document
that the liability insurance coverage purchased by the Contractor includes contractual
liability coverage to protect the State. In addition, the insurance certificate must provide
the following information:
1.
Name and address of authorized agent,
2.
Name and address of insured,
3.
Name of insurance company (licensed to operate in Georgia),
4.
Description of coverage in standard terminology,
5.
Policy period,
6.
Limits of liability,
7.
Name and address of certificate holder,
8.
Acknowledgment of notice of cancellation to the State,
9.
Signature of authorized agent,
10.
Telephone number of authorized agent, and
11.
Details of policy exclusions in comments section of Insurance Certificate.
B.
Contractor also agrees to provide an insurance certificate to document that the following
types of insurance coverages have been purchased by the Contractor:
1.
Workers' Compensation Insurance (Occurrence) in the amounts of the statutory
limits as established by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia. (A selfinsurer must submit a certificate from the Georgia Board of Workers'
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Compensation stating the Contractor qualifies to pay its own workers'
compensation claims.) In addition, Contractor shall require all subcontractors·
occupying the premises or performing work under this Contract to obtain an
insurance certificate showing proof of Workers' Compensation.Coverage.
2.
Commercial General Liability Policy (Occurrence). The Commercial General
Liability Policy shall have dollar limits sufficient to insure that there is no gap in
coverage between this policy and the Commercial Umbrella Policy required in
this Contract.
3.
Business Auto Policy (Occurrence), to include but not be limited to any owned,
non-owned and hired auto liability. The Business Automobile Policy shall have
dollar limits sufficient to insure that there is no gap in coverage between this
policy and the Commercial Umbrella Policy required in this Contract, not I~ss
than $1,000,000 Combined Single Limits for each occurrence.
4.
Commercial Umbrella Policy (Occurrence), which must provide the same or
broader coverages than those provided for in the above Commercial General
Liability and Business Auto Policies. Policy. limits for the Commercial Umbrella
Policy shall be $3,000,000 per occurrence with a $5,000,000 annual aggregate.
All policies must be on an "occurrence" basis, unless expressly otherwise stated.
The foregoing policies shall contain a provision that coverages afforded under the policies will not
be canceled or renewed until at least 30 (thirty) days' prior written notice has been given to GOC.
Certificates of Insurance showing such coverages to be in force shall be filed with GOC prior to
commencement of any work under this Contract. The foregoing policies shall be obtained from
insurance companies licensed to do business in Georgia and shall be with companies acceptable
to GOC. All such coverages shall remain in full force and effect during the initial term of the
Contract and any renewal or extension thereof.
12.
Indemnification
Contractor hereby waives, releases, relinquishes, discharges and agrees to indemnify, protect
and save harmless the State of Georgia (including the State Tort Claims Trust Fund), GOC, their
officers and employees (collectively "Indemnitees"), of and from any and all claims, demands,
liabilities, loss, costs or expenses for any loss or damage for bodily injury, including but not limited
to, death, personal injury, property damage and attorneys' fees related thereto caused by any act
or omission of Contractor, its employees, subcontractors, agents or any other party acting on
behalf of Contractor (collectively, the "Indemnity Claims").
This indemnification extends to the successors and assigns of the Contractor, and this
indemnification and release survives the termination of this Contract and the dissolution or, to the
extent allowed by law, the bankruptcy of the Contractor.
If and to the extent such damage or loss as covered by this indemnification is covered by the
State Tort Claims Fund or any other self-insurance funds maintained by the Department of
Administrative Services (collectively, the "Funds"), the Contractor agrees to reimburse the Funds
for such funds paid out by the Funds. To the full extent permitted by the Constitution and the
laws of the State of Georgia and the terms of the Funds, the Contractor and its insurers waive
any right of subrogation against the State of Georgia, the Indemnitees, and the Funds and
insurers participating thereunder, to the full extent of this indemnification.
Contractor shall, at its expense, procure the commercial general liability policy required by this
Contract, in coverage amounts as specified in this Contract, wtth endorsement waiving right of
subrogation against the State, the Indemnitees, the Funds and insurers participating thereunder.
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Contractor shall, at its expense, be entitled to and shall have the duty to participate in the defense
of any suit against the Indemnitees. No settlement or compromise of any claim, loss, or damage
asserted against Indemnitees shall be binding upon Indemnitees unless expressly approved by
the Indemnitees.
Notwithstanding this or any other provision in this Contract, in no event shall either party be
liable to the other party, for any indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages sustained
or incurred by the other party in connection with this Contract, regardless of the form of action,
whether in contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability or otherwise, whether or not such
damages are foreseen or unforeseen.
13.
Cooperation
In the event that GDC enters into any agreement at any time with any other vendors or
government institutions for additional work related to the Service, Contractor agrees to cooperate
fully with such other parties in order to facilitate the performance of work by such other parties
and to refrain from any activity which would interfere with the performance of work.
14.
Non-Exclusivity
This is a non-exclusive contract and in no way precludes GDC from obtaining like goods and
services from other vendors.
15.
Relationship Of The Parties
All work performed under this Contract by Contractor shall be performed as an independent
contractor. Contractor shall be responsible for compliance with all laws, rules and regulations
involving their respective employees, including, but not limited to, employment of labor, hours or
labor, health and safety, working conditions, workers' compensation insurance, and payment of
wages.
16.
Inclusion Of Documents
The RFP (including any documents referenced therein) and Contractor's Proposal submitted in
response thereto are incorporated into this Contract by reference and form an integral part of this
Contract. In the event of a conflict between the RFP and Contractor's Proposal, the RFP shall
govern.
17.
Taxes
Contractor will pay all taxes lawfully imposed upon it with respect to this Contract. GDC makes
no representation as to the liability or exemption from liability of Contractor to any tax imposed by
any governmental entity.
18.
Compliance With All Laws
Contractor shall comply with all laws, ordinances, rules and regulations of any governmental
entity pertaining to its performance pursuant to this Contract
19.
Survival Of Representations
The terms, provisions, representations and warranties contained in this Contract shall survive the
termination or expiration of this Contract.
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20.
Drug-Free Workplace
A.
If Contractor is an individual, he or she hereby certifies that he or she will not engage in
the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or Use of a
controlled substance or marijuana during the performance of this Contract.
B.
If Contractor is an entity other than an individual, it hereby certifies that:
C.-
21.
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1.
A drug-free workplace will be provided for Contractor's employees during the
performance of this Contract; and
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2.
It will secure from any subcontractor hired to work in a drug-free workplace the
following written certification: "As part of the subcontracting agreement with
(Contractor's Name), (Subcontractors Name) certifies to Contractor that a drugfree workplace will be provided for the subcontractor's employees during the
performance of this Contract pursuant to paragraph 7 of subsection B of Code
Section 50-24-3."
Contractor may be suspended, terminated, or debarred if it is determined that:
1.
Contractor has made false certification hereinabove; or
2.
Contractor has violated such certification by failure to carry out the requirements
of Official Code of Georgia Section 50-24-3.
Trading With State Employees
Contractor hereby certifies that this Contract does not and will not violate the provisions of Official
Code of Georgia Annotated' 45-10-20 et seg. in any respect.
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22.
Notices
All notices under this Contract shall be deemed duly given: Upon delivery, if delivered by hand
(against receipt); or three days after posting, if sent by Registered or Certified Mail, Return
Receipt Requested; to a party hereto at the address set forth below or to such other address as a
party may designate by notice pursuant hereto.
Contractor:
Steve Viefhaus
Sr. Sales Manager, Government Markets
WorldCom
100 South 4th Street - 4th Floor
St. Louis, MO 63105
Tel: 314-342-7105
Fax: 314-342-7306
With copy to:
WorldCom
3 Ravinia Drive
Atlanta, GA 30346
Attn: Law & Public Policy - Gov!. Markets
Fax: 770-280-6041
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GDC:
Michael Murdock, Director, Business and Support Services
E-Mail MurdomOO@dcor.stale.ga.us
Administration Division
Georgia Department of Corrections
2 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. SE
Suite 1054, East Tower
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Following Award:
Allen Lewis Hauck, Manager, Inmate Telephone Sevices
Telephone (404) 463-3598, Fax (404) 651-6447
E-Mail Hauckl@dcor.slate.ga.us
Telecommunications Section
Georgia Department of Corrections
2 Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. SE
Ste 754, East Tower
Atlanta, GA 30334-4900
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Severability
If any term or provision of this Contract shall be found to be illegal or unenforceable then,
notwithstanding, this Contract shall remain in full force and effect and such term or provision shall
be deemed stricken herefrom.
24.
Headings
The paragraph headings used in this Contract are for reference purposes only and shall not be
deemed a part of this Contract.
25.
Publicity
Any publicity given to the program or services provided herein including, but not limited to,
notices, information pamphlets, press releases, research, reports, signs and similar public notices
prepared by or for Contractor shall identify GDC as the sponsoring institution, and shall not be
released prior to approval by GOC; however, Contractor may reference this Contract in proposals
for other contracts without GOC approval.
26.
Time Of The Essence
Time is of the essence in this Contract. Any reference to "days" shall be deemed calendar days
unless otherwise specifically stated.
Notwithstanding this or any other provision in this Contract, neither party shall be liable to the
other party for any delay or failure of performance, nor be considered in breach or default hereof,
nor be liable for any loss, liability or damages (including but not limited to liquidated damages), in
whole or in part, to the extent any delay or failure is due to causes or circumstances beyond the
reasonable control, and without the negligence of the affected party (collectively, "force majeure"),
including but not limited to: acts of God; fire, flood, explosion, vandalism, storm or similar
occurrence; any law, order, regulation, directive or request of the United States government, or of
any state, county or local government having jurisdiction; national emergency; cable cuts; riots or
other civil disturbances; wars (declared or otherwise); strikes, lockouts, work stoppages or other
labor difficulties; acts or omissions of the other party or of any third party beyond the reasonable
control of the affected party, including but not limited to any local exchange company. Any delay
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or failures of performance resulting therefrom shall extend the time for contractor performance by
the amount of the delay caused by the force majeure.
27.
Authority
GDC is authorized to sign this Contract pursuant to the provisions of the Official Code of Georgia
Annotated' 50-5-50 et seq.. Contractor has full power and authority to enter into and perform this
Contract, and the person signing on behalf of Contractor has been pmperly authorized and.
empowered to enter into this Contract. Contractor further acknowledges that it has read this
Contract, understands it, and agrees to be bound by it.
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28.
Parties Bound
This Contract shall be binding on and inure to the benefit of the parties to this Contract and their
respective heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors, and assigns.
29.
Choice Of Law
This Contract shall be governed in all respects by the laws of the State of Georgia.
30.
Amendments In Writing
No amendment to this Contract shall be effective unless it is in writing and signed by duly
authorized representatives of the parties.
NO REPRESENTATION, REQUEST, INSTRUCTION, DIRECTIVE OR ORDER, MADE OR
GIVEN BY ANY OFFICIAL OF ANY AGENCY OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, WHETHER
VERBAL OR WRITTEN, SHALL BE EFFECTIVE TO AMEND THIS CONTRACT OR EXCUSE
OR MODIFY PERFORMANCE HEREUNDER UNLESS REDUCED TO A FORMAL
AMENDMENT AND EXECUTED AS SET FORTH ABOVE. CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT BE
ENTITLED TO RELY ON ANY SUCH REPRESENTATION, REQUEST, INSTRUCTION,
DIRECTIVE OR ORDER AND SHALL NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES WHATSOEVER,
BE ENTITLED TO ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION, DELAY IN PERFORMANCE, OR OTHER
BENEFIT CLAIMED FOR RELYING UPON OR RESPONDING TO ANY SUCH
REPRESENTATION, REQUEST, INSTRUCTION, DIRECTIVE OR ORDER.
31.
Entire Contract
This Contract constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject
matter; all prior agreements, representations, statements, negotiations, and undertakings are
superseded hereby.
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THE PARTIES HERETO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THEY HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND
THIS CONTRACT, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ALL TERMS, CONDITIONS AND
PROVISIONS OF THIS CONTRACT, AS INDICATED BY THEIR SIGNING OF THIS
CONTRACT.
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
By:
Contractor:
By:
MCI WORLDCOM Communications, Inc.
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Jerry A. Edgerton, Sr. Vice President
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CONTrMCT EXHlI3IT 1
PERFORMANCE BONO
Bond Number: 8183-90-43
I(NOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS!
'lhat
Mel WorldCom Communications Incorporated
(Legal Name and A~dress of Ihe Contraclor)
_ _ _ _ _-:-_ _ _ _as principal (herE'::inart~r"Col1tractor"), and
Federal Insuranfe
Company, 3445 Peachtree Road, NE, Atlarta, GA __3~03_2_6_-_1_2_7_6____________
(legal Name and Addmss or Surety)
as Surely (herelnarler "Surely") are held Bnd firmly boulld unlo Ihe Georgia Department of Corred/olls, an
agency of Ihe stale uf Georgia as Obligee (h~lelllane,. "Obligee") hI the amoullt of 'three, Million
Five Hundred Thousand & 00/100 ($ 3,500,000.00) for which payment Contractor and
Surely bind themselves, theIr heirs, executors,' administrators, successors end assigns, JoIntly and,
severally, Oflnly by these presetlts.
WHEREAS, the above bounden Contractor has elltermJ 11110 Contract No,GTA46 7-080-955586 wllh lire
Obligee bearing date or
May 3, 2001
for: :
Georgia Inmate Collect Only Telephone Service,
in
accordance
with
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dra,wlngs
and
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contained
111
Contract
No.
'GTA 467-080-955586
(and all documents referel1ced or incorporated therein) (herelnaner, colledively, lhe "Contract") which
Contract Is Incorporaled by rererence into Ihls bond alld made a part hereof.
NOW THEREFORE, TUE CONDITION OF TI·1I9 OBLIGATION Is such Ulat, If the Contractor shell
promptly and faithfully perform and comply with the terms allll conditions or said contrad; and shall
Indemnlry and save har~less lhe OBligee 9g91not and from all cost, expenses, damages, injUry or logg to
which saId Obligee "'By be subjected by teasoll of 91W wrongdoing, misconduct, wanl of care or skill,
default or failure or performance on lhe part of !?'ald Contractor (or Contractor's agents, subcontractors,
employees or any other enlily acUng Oil Conlnwlor's uehalf) In lhe exqcut!on or performallce of said
Conlract, then lhls obligation shall be l1ull and void; otherwise It shall rernal" In full rorce and erfecl.
(1)
lite said Surety to this bond, for value recelvod, hereby stipulates alld agrees lhal ho challye or
changes, extension of Ume or extensIons of Ume, alteratlofl or allerations or addiUofl o/' addiUoll9
10 lhe terms of Ihe contract or to the work to be performed thereufJder, or tlte specificatiolls or
drawings accompanying same shall In allY wIse affect lis obllgatlun un Ulls bund, alld It does
herelly waive Itotice or any stich change or r;hange9, extension of Ume or extensIons of time,
alteratloll or alterations or addition or additions 10 Ihe lerms or Ihe Contract or to the Service (as
defined I" lhe Contract) or 10 Ihe speclt~catlohs or drawings,
(2)
If pursuant to the Contract Ihe Contraclor shall be amI Is declared by Obligee 10 be jn default or
breach under the aroresald COfltract afl~ llle Obligee has performed Obligee's payrn£lnl
obllgat/olls thereunder nol then 111 dispute, Ifle Surely may promptly perform the Contract In
accordance with Its lettlls and condWons. It shall be the duly of the Surely to give an unequivocal
"olice in writing 10 lhe Obligee within lWQllty-flvl! (25) days atler receipt of a declaration or default
or Ihe Surely's elecUon to eiUler remfldy tlte derault or deraulls promptly or to perform lhe
Conlracl promptly, time being of the essel\ce. In saId notice ot election, the surety shall IndIcate
the date on which the remedy or perforrmmc(1 will commence, and It shall then be tile duly of the
Surely to give prompt notice In writing to lhu ObI/gee Immediately upon completion of (a) the
remedy alld/ot correction of each deraul~ (b) Ihe remedy and/or correction of each item of
cOlldemned work, (c) Ihe furniehlng or eanh olnllted \lem of work, and (d) the performance of lhe
Contract. The Surely shall not asserllls Gon~actor as jUstification for lis failure to give notice of
election or for Its failure to prompUy remedy the default or deraulls or perform the contract.
(3)
Supplementary to and in addition to the torerio\ng, whenever the Obligee shall notify the Surety
that the Obligee has notice that the Contractor It,as failed to pay any subcontractor, material men,
or laborer for labor or materials certlfl~d by the Contractor as having been paid for by the
Contractor In accordance with said ContI apt.,'wl\jch said laborer or materials have been included
in a periodical estimate and certified by thl.'l Architect for payment and paid for. by the Obligee, the
Surety shaU, within 20 days of receipt of £juch notice, cause to be paid any unpaid amounts for
such labor and materials.
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(4)
It is expressly agreed by the Contractor and t~'e Surety that the Obligee, if he desires to do so, is
at liberty to make Inquiries at any time of subc~ntractors, laborers, material men, or other parties
concerning the status of payments for labor, m~terials, or services furnished in the prosecution of
the work.
(5)
No right of action shall accrue on this bond to or for the use of any person or corporation other
than the Obligee named herein or the lega: successors of the Obligee.
(6)
For the purposes of this bond, the name an~address of the Authorized State of Georgia Licensed
Agent to whom correspondence and telecomm'unications may be addressee and/or with whom
business concerning this bond may be cq~q4'c~ed will be as follows:
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Name
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Suzanne Y. Sitler
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Address
J. Smith Lanier & Company
City
Surety Division
POBox 71429
Newnan, GA 30271
Telephone
770-683-1031
Ol iN THE PRESENCE OF:
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Contractor •
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Scott D. Sullivan
Chief Fin
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Title
Federal Insurance Company ._Seal
Witness - Brenda Burdette
Surety
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