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Contractor shall be and remain liable to IHCDA in accordance with applicable law for all damages to IHCDA caused by the Contractor's negligent performance of any of the services furnished under this Contract. 49. Work Standards. The Contractor shall execute its responsibilities by following and applying at all times the highest professional and technical guidelines and standards. If IHCDA becomes dissatisfied with the work product of or the working relationship with those individuals assigned to work on this Contract, IHCDA may request in writing the replacement of any or all such individuals, and the Contractor shall grant such request. Contractor represents and warrants that all employees or independent contractors working for Contractor under this Contract either (a) are IFPN state -certified foreclosure prevention specialists under the Indiana Housing Educators Licensing Procedures and Standards ("HELPS"), (b) are, as of the Effective Date, enrolled in HELPS training to become IFPN state - certified foreclosure prevention specialists, or (c) will, within thirty (30) days of the Effective Date, enroll in HELPS training to become IFPN state -certified foreclosure prevention specialists. Contractor acknowledges that IC 32-30-10.5-10(a)(5)(A) states that an individual has the right to be assisted by a mortgage foreclosure counselor at a settlement conference, and that, if requested, Contractor will attend a settlement conference with a client. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Contractor shall use its best efforts to obtain an attorney to represent the client at a settlement conference. Failure to comply with this Section may result in immediate termination of the Contract. 50. Accessibility. The Contractor will ensure that counseling offices and services will be accessible to persons with disabilities, or have a referral list for clients that need accessibility if its building does not provide access. If Contractor does not provide translation services, it must access translation services through Language Line Solutions using IHCDA's account, as detailed in Exhibit E, attached hereto and fully incorporated herein. 51. Buy American Act. To the greatest extent practicable, all equipment and products purchased with funds under this Contract shall be in compliance with the requirements of the Buy American Act (41 U.S.C. § 10). 52. Clean Air Act. If the total consideration set forth in Section 2 of this Contract exceeds $100,000.00, the Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable standards, orders or regulations pursuant to the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. § 7401 et seq.) and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act as amended (33 U.S.C. § 1251 et seq.). 53. Cooperation. The Contractor agrees to comply with the quality control and compliance measures consisting of site visits, file audits, and other measures to ensure compliance. By entering into this Contract the Contractor agrees to cooperate with quality control and compliance efforts of IFPN which include: (00028595-1) Page 16 of 39