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which such person or organization agreesto perform economic development services or similar (W business assistance services on behalf of the RECIPIENT shall include provisions requiring that such person or organization report on performance, account for proper use of funds provided under the contract (including the provision of audit rights pursuant to Section 19, AUDITING RECORDS, Section 20, ACCESS TO RECORDS, and Exhibit C, AUDIT REQUIREMENTS when applicable), coordinate with other components of state and local economic development systems, and avoid duplication of existing state and local services and activities. d. Any and all contracts that the RECIPIENT executes with a person or organization shall include provisions whereby the RECIPIENT and the subcontractors expressly agree to abide by all local, state, and federal laws. e. The RECIPIENT will provide the DEPARTMENT with a list and copies of all material subcontracts, which means those entered into necessary to the performance of the RECIPIENT's functions and duties related to its core mission, issued in conjunction with the projects undertaken and funds expended in the performance of this Agreement. The RECIPIENT need not provide, unless specifically requested by the DEPARTMENT, non- material contracts entered into for the normal operation of the RECIPIENT. 14. INDEPENDENT CAPACITY OF CONTRACTOR: a. The Parties agree that the RECIPIENT,its officers, agents, and employees,in performance of this Agreement, shall act in the capacity of an independent contractor. The RECIPIENT agrees to take such steps as may be necessary to ensure that each subcontractor of the RECIPIENT will be deemed to be an independent contractor and will not be considered or permitted to be an agent of the State of Florida. b. The RECIPIENT shall not pledge the State of Florida's nor the DEPARTMENT's credit not make the State of Florida or the DEPARTMENT a guarantor of payment or surety for any contract, debt, obligation,judgment lien, or any form of indebtedness. 15. LIABILITY: The DEPARTMENT shall not assume any liability for the acts, omissions to act, or negligence of the RECIPIENT, its agents, servants, or employees. In all instances, the RECIPIENT shall be responsible for any injury or property damage resulting from any activities conducted by the RECIPIENT. 16. INDEMNIFICATION: The RECIPIENT, shall indemnify and hold the DEPARTMENT harmless to the fullest extent permitted by law, from and against any and all claims or demands for damages resulting from personal injury, and damage to real or personal tangible property. Without exception, the RECIPIENT will indemnify and hold harmless the State of Florida and its employees and agents from liability of any nature or kind, including costs and expenses for or on account of any copyrighted, patented, or unpatented invention, process, or article manufactured by the (W RECIPIENT. 5 80