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interest comes to the attention of Independent Contractor at any time, a full and complete
disclosure of the interest shall be immediately made in writing to the City of Nashua.
Independent Contractor also warrants that it presently has no interest and that it will not
acquire any interest, direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner or degree with
the performance of services required to be performed under this contract. Independent
Contractor further warrants that no person having such an interest shall be employed in
the performance of this contract. If City of Nashua determines that a conflict exists and
was not disclosed to the City of Nashua, it may terminate the contract at will or for cause
in accordance with paragraph 8.
In the event Independent Contractor (or any of its officers, partners, principals, or
employees acting with its authority) is convicted of a crime involving a public official arising
out or in connection with the procurement of work to be done or payments to be made
under this contract, City of Nashua may terminate the contract at will or for cause in
accordance with paragraph 8. Upon termination, Independent Contractor shall refund to
the City of Nashua any profits realized under this contract, and Independent Contractor
Shall be liable to the City of Nashua for any costs incurred by the City of Nashua in
completing the work described in this contract. At the discretion of the City of Nashua,
these sanctions shall also be applicable to any such conviction obtained after the expiration
or completion of the contract.
Independent Contractor warrants that no gratuities (including, but not limited to,
entertainment or gifts) were offered or given by Independent Contractor to any officer or
employee of the City of Nashua with a view toward securing a contract or securing
favorable treatment with respect to the awarding or amending or making of any
determinations with respect to the performance of this contract. If City of Nashua
determines that such gratuities were or offered or given, it may terminate the contract at
will or for cause in accordance with paragraph 8.
The rights and remedies of this section shall in no way be considered for be construed as
a waiver of any other rights or remedies available to the City of Nashua under this contract
or at law.
THIRD PARTY INTERESTS AND LIABILITIES The City of Nashua and Independent Contractor,
including any of their respective agents or employees, shall not be liable to third parties
for any act or omission of the other party. This contract is not intended to create any
rights, powers, or interest in any third party and this agreement is entered into for the
exclusive benefit of the City of Nashua and Independent Contractor.
SURVIVAL OF RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The rights and obligations of the parties that by their
nature survive termination or completion of this contract shall remain in full force and
effect.
SEVERABILITY In the event that any provision of this contract is rendered invalid or
unenforceable by any valid act of Congress or of the New Hampshire legislature or any
court of competent jurisdiction, or is found to be in violation of state statutes or
regulations, the invalidity or unenforceability of any particular provision of this contract
shall not affect any other provision, the contract shall be construed as if such invalid or
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