23-OTHER POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS (OPEB)

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G. Work Product. The final work product will be the property of the CONTRACTING GOVERNMENT to be used as stated in the specific engagement letter. Ancillary use of the product is permitted but GRS is not responsible for the reliability of those projections. It is understood that all reports are subject to the open records laws of the State of Texas and the contracting jurisdiction. H. Independent Contractor. All the services provided by GRS will be as an independent contractor. None of the terms in the engagement letter will be interpreted to create an agency or employment relationship. Term. The term of this master ageement will be governed by the afore referenced NCTCOG RFP and will expire on September 30, 2014. Complete Agreement. This letter combined with the specific engagement letter and as clarified by the RFP and Proposal set forth the entire agreement between the CONTRACTING GOVERNMENT and GRS. K. Indemnification. GRS covenants and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless and defend and does hereby indemnify, hold harmless, and defend CONTRACTING GOVERNMENT, its officers and employees, from and against any and all suits or claims for damages or injuries, including death, to persons or property, whether real or asserted, arising out of any negligent act or omission on the part of the contractor, its officers, agents, servants, employees, or subcontractors, and the contractor does hereby assume all liability for injuries, claims or suits for damages to persons, property, or whatever kind of character, whether real or asserted, occurring during or arising out of the performance of this contract as a result of any negligent act or omission on the part of the contractor, its officers, agents, servants, employees, or subcontractors to the extent permitted by law. Please review this master agreement letter and the attached schedules and indicate your acceptance by having an official of CONTRACTING GOVERNMENT sign below. L. Force Maieure. A force majeure event shall be defined to include governmental decrees or restraints, acts of God (except that rain, wind, flood or other natural phenomena normally expected for the locality, shall not be construed as an act of God), work stoppages due to labor disputes or strikes, fires, explosions, epidemics, riots, war, rebellion, and sabotage. If a delay or failure of performance by either party to this contract results from the occurrence of a force majeure event, the delay shall be excused and the time fixed for completion of the work extended by a period equivalent to the time lost because of the event. - 15'7 Gabriel Roeder Smith & Company