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performed under this agreement and shall investigate all claims at its own <br /> expense . <br /> i . Neither the State nor any agency or subdivision of the State waives any defense of <br /> sovereign immunity, or increases the limits of its liability, upon entering into a <br /> contractual relationship . <br /> j . The Grantee , its officers , agents , and employees , in performance of this <br /> agreement, shall act int the capacity of an independent contractor and not as an <br /> officer, employee or agent of the DIVISION . Under this agreement, Grantee is not <br /> entitled to accrue any benefits of state employment, including retirement benefits <br /> and any other rights or privileges connected with employment in the State Career <br /> Service . Grantee agrees to take such steps as may be necessary to ensure that <br /> each subcontractor of the Grantee will be deemed to be an independent contractor <br /> and will not be considered or permitted to be an agent, servant, joint venturer, or <br /> partner of the DIVISION . <br /> k. The Grantee shall not assign , sublicense , nor otherwise transfer its rights , duties , <br /> or obligations under this agreement without the prior written consent of the <br /> DIVISION , whose consent shall not unreasonably be withheld . The agreement <br /> transferee must demonstrate compliance with the requirements of the program . If <br /> the DIVISION approves a transfer of the Grantee's obligations , the Grantee <br /> remains responsible for all work performed and all expenses incurred in <br /> connection with the Agreement. In the event the Legislature transfers the rights , <br /> duties , or obligations of the Department to another governmental entity pursuant to <br /> section 20 . 60 , Florida Statutes , or otherwise , the rights , duties , and obligations <br /> under this agreement shall also be transferred to the successor government entity <br /> as if it were an original party to the agreement. <br /> I . This agreement shall bind the successors , assigns and legal representatives of the <br /> Grantee and of any legal entity that succeeds to the obligation of the DIVISION . <br /> m . This agreement shall be terminated by the DIVISION because of failure of the <br /> Grantee to full its obligations under the agreement in a timely and satisfactory <br /> manner unless the Grantee demonstrates good cause as to why it cannot fulfill its <br /> obligations . Satisfaction, of obligations by Grantee shall be determined by the <br /> DIVISION , based on the terms and conditions imposed on the Grantee in <br /> paragraphs I and III of this agreement and guidelines for the State Aid to Libraries <br /> Grant Program . The DIVISION shall provide Grantee a written notice of default <br /> letter. Grantee shall have 15 calendar days to cure the default. If the default is not <br /> cured by Grantee within the stated period , the DIVISION shall terminate this <br /> agreement, unless the Grantee demonstrates good cause as to why it cannot cure <br /> the default within the prescribed time period . For purposes of this agreement, <br /> "good cause" is defined as circumstances beyond the Grantee's control . Notice <br /> shall be sufficient if it is delivered to the party personally or mailed to its specified <br /> address . In the event of termination of this agreement, the Grantee will be <br /> compensated for any work satisfactorily completed prior to notification of <br /> termination . <br /> Page 4 of 5 <br />