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5.5 Independent Contractor. It is specifically understood and acknowledged by the parties hereto that CONTRACTOR or employees or contractors of CONTRACTOR are in no way to be considered employees of COUNTY, but are independent contractors performing solely under the terms of the Agreement and not otherwise. 5.6 Acceptance of Goods and Services. Any goods and/or service(s) rendered under this Agreement may be tested/inspected for compliance with specifications. In the event that any aspect of the goods or services provided is found to be defective or does not conform to the specifications, COUNTY reserves the right to require corrective action as appropriate which may include, but is not limited to, ordering re -performance of service or the termination of the Agreement for default. 5.7 Public Records. All electronic files, audio and/or video recordings, and all papers pertaining to any activity performed by the provider for or on behalf of COUNTY shall be the property of COUNTY and will be turned over to COUNTY upon request. In accordance with Florida "Public Records" law, Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, each file and all papers pertaining to any activities performed for or on behalf of COUNTY are public records available for inspection by any person even if the file or paper resides in CONTRACTOR' s office or facility. CONTRACTOR shall maintain the files and papers for not less than three (3) complete calendar years after the project has been completed or terminated, or in accordance with federal requirements, whichever is longer. Prior to the closeout of the Agreement, CONTRACTOR shall appoint a records custodian to handle any records request and provide the custodian's name and telephone number(s) to the user COUNTY department. 5.8 Right to Audit. COUNTY reserves the right to require CONTRACTOR to submit to an audit by any auditor of COUNTY's choosing. CONTRACTOR shall provide access to all of its records, which relate directly or indirectly to this Agreement at its place of business during regular business hours. CONTRACTOR shall retain all records pertaining to this Agreement and upon request make them available to COUNTY for three (3) years following expiration of the Agreement. CONTRACTOR agrees to provide such assistance as may be necessary to facilitate the review or audit by COUNTY to ensure compliance with applicable accounting and financial standards. 5.9 Codes and Regulations. All work completed under this Agreement shall conform to all applicable federal, state, and local statues, codes, regulations, and ordinances. 5.10 Venue. The laws of the State of Florida shall govern this agreement. Venue for any lawsuit brought by either party against the other party or otherwise arising out of this agreement shall be in Indian River County, Florida, or, in the event of federal jurisdiction, in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. 5.11 Public Entity Crimes. A person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction of a public entity crime may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor under a contract with any public entity in excess of 114