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RELATIONSHIP OF THE PARTIES 15. The GRANTEE shall perform as an independent agent and not as an agent, representative , or employee of the COMMISSION . 16. The GRANTEE covenants that it presently has no interest and shall not acquire any interest which would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of services required . 17. The parties agree that there is no conflict of interest or any other prohibited relationship between the GRANTEE and the COMMISSION . INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS 18. To the extent required by law, the GRANTEE will either be self-insured for Worker's Compensation claims, or will secure and maintain during the life of this Contract, Workers' Compensation Insurance for all of its employees connected with the work of this project. If any work is subcontracted , the GRANTEE shall require the subcontractor similarly to provide Workers' Compensation Insurance for all of the latter's employees unless such employees are covered by the protection afforded by the GRANTEE . Such self-insurance program or insurance coverage shall comply fully with the Florida Workers' Compensation law. In case any class of employees engaged in hazardous work under this Contract is not protected under Workers' Compensation statutes , the GRANTEE shall provide , and cause each subcontractor to provide, adequate insurance satisfactory to the COMMISSION , for the protection of his employees not otherwise protected . Employers who have employees who are engaged in work in Florida must use Florida rates , rules , and classifications for those employees. In the construction industry, only corporate officers of a corporation or any group of affiliated corporations may elect to be exempt from workers' compensation coverage requirements. Such exemptions are limited to a maximum of three per corporation and each exemption holder must own at least 10% of the corporation . Independent contractors, sole proprietors and partners in the construction industry cannot elect to be exempt and must maintain workers' compensation insurance. 19 . The GRANTEE warrants and represents that it is self-funded for liability insurance, appropriate and allowable under Florida law, and that such self-insurance offers protection applicable to the GRANTEE's officers , employees, servants and agents while acting within the scope of their employment with the GRANTEE . CANCELLATION UNDER CHAPTER 119 , FLORIDA STATUTES 20. This Agreement may be unilaterally canceled by the COMMISSION for refusal by the GRANTEE to allow public access to all documents, papers, letters, or other material subject to the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes , and made or received by the GRANTEE in conjunction with this agreement. RECORD KEEPING REQUIREMENTS 21 . The GRANTEE shall maintain accurate books, records, documents and other evidence that sufficiently and properly reflect all direct and indirect costs of any nature expended in the performance of this agreement, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principals . The GRANTEE shall allow the COMMISSION , the State, or other authorized representatives, access to periodically inspect, review or audit such documents as books, vouchers, records, reports, canceled checks and any and all similar material . Such audit may include examination and review of the source and application of all funds whether from the state, local or federal government, private sources or otherwise . These records shall be maintained for five (5) years following the close of this contract. In the event any work is subcontracted , the GRANTEE shall require each subcontractor to similarly maintain and allow access to such records for audit purposes . Page 3 of 8