2007-133-RES-Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a contract with the DSHS Document No. 2008-024591

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Fiscal Year 2008 Performance Contract General Provisions (Core/Subrecipient) ARTICLE I COMPLIANCE AND REPORTING Section 1.01 Compliance with Statutes and Rules. Contractor shall comply, and shall require its subcontractor(s) to comply, with the requirements set forth in the Department's rules of general applicability and other applicable state and federal statutes, regulations and rules as such statutes, regulations and rules currently exist and as they may be lawfully amended. The Department rules aze set forth in the Texas Administrative Code, Title 25 (Rules). To the extent this Contract imposes a higher standard, or additional requirements beyond those required by applicable statutes, regulations or the Rules, the terms of the Contract shall control. Section 1.02 Compliance with Requirements of Solicitation Document. Except as specified in these General Provisions or the Program Attachment(s), Contractor shall comply with the requirements, eligibility conditions, assurances, certifications and program requirements of the Solicitation Document (including any revised or additional terms agreed to in writing by Contractor and DSHS prior to execution of this Contract) for the duration of this Contract or any subsequent renewals. The Parties agree that the Department has relied upon the Contractor's response to the Solicitation Document. The Parties agree that any misrepresentation contained in the Contractor's response to the Solicitation Document shall constitute a breach of this Contract. Section 1.03 Reporting. Contractor shall submit reports in accordance with the reporting requirements established by the Department and shall provide any other information requested by the Department in the format required by DSHS. Failure to submit a required report or additional requested information by the due date specified in the Program Attachment(s) or upon request constitutes a breach of contract, may result in delayed payment, and may adversely affect evaluation of Contractor's future contracting opportunities with the Department. Section 1.04 Client Eligibility. Where applicable, financial eligibility criteria, financial assessment procedures, and standards developed by the Department shall be utilized by Contractor to determine client eligibility. Section 1.05 Applicable Contracts Law and Venue for Disputes. Regarding all issues related to contract formation, performance, interpretation, and any issues that may arise in any dispute between the Parties, the Contract shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Texas. In the event of a dispute between the Parties, venue for any suit shall be Travis County, Texas. General Provisions (Core Subrecipient 2008) 6/12/2007 1