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subcontract as well as deficiencies in the procurement process that led to the subcontract. The Division's <br /> review and comments shall not constitute an approval of the subcontract. Regardless of the Division's <br /> review,the Recipient remains bound by all applicable laws, regulations, and agreement terms. If during <br /> its review the Division identifies any deficiencies,then the Division shall communicate those deficiencies <br /> to the Recipienfas quickly as possible within the three(3) business day window outlined above. If the <br /> Recipient executes a subcontract after receiving a communication from the Division that the subcontract <br /> is non-compliant, then the Division may: <br /> (1) Terminate this Agreement in accordance with the provisions outlined in <br /> paragraph 16 above; and, <br /> (2) Refuse to reimburse the Recipient for any costs associated with that <br /> subcontract. <br /> F. The Recipient agrees to include in any subcontract the following: <br /> (1) The subcontractor is bound by the terms of this Agreement; <br /> (2) The subcontractor is bound by all applicable state and federal laws and <br /> regulations; and, <br /> (3) The subcontractor shall hold the Division and Recipient harmless against all <br /> claims of whatever nature arising out of the subcontractor's performance of work under this Agreement, to <br /> the extent allowed and required by law. -` <br /> G. The Recipient shall maintain written standards of conduct covering conflicts of <br /> interest and governing the actions of its employees engaged in the selection, award and administration of <br /> contracts. <br /> H. The Recipient shall conduct any procurement under this agreement in a manner <br /> providingfull and open competition. Accordingly,the Recipient shall not: <br /> (1) Place unreasonable requirements on firms in order for them to qualify to do <br /> business; <br /> (2) Require unnecessary experience or excessive bonding; <br /> (3) Use noncompetitive pricing practices between firms or between affiliated <br /> companies; ._ <br /> (4) Execute noncompetitive contracts to consultants that are on retainer <br /> contracts; <br /> (5) Authorize, condone, or ignore organizational conflicts of interest; <br /> (6) Specify only a brand name product without allowing vendors to offer an <br /> equivalent; <br /> (7) Specify a brand name product instead of describing the performance, <br /> Specifications, or other relevant requirements that pertain to the commodity or service solicited by the <br /> procurement; <br /> 13 <br /> • <br />