Opening of Proposals - Utility Billing System - Advanced Utility Systems - Part 3

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(b) Harris's Discretion -- Harris shall determine in its sole discretion the manner and means by which the Services shall be performed, with due consideration of adequate knowledge transfer to the Organization personnel. Harris will communicate openly with the Organization on its methodology, manner and means. (c) Conduct on Organization's Premises -- The Services shall be performed with the Organization's full co-operation, on the premises of the Organization or, if agreed to by both parties, at an alternative location. Harris agrees, while working on the Organization's premises, to observe the Organization's rules and policies relating to the security thereof, access to or use of all or part of the Organization's premises and any of the Organization's property, including proprietary or confidential information. Harris agrees that when it is working on the Organization's premises, its personnel shall observe the Organization's administrative and ethics codes relating to the security, access or use of all or part of the Organization's premises and any of the Organization's property, including proprietary or confidential information. (d) Inquiries by Organization -- Harris shall respond expeditiously to any inquiries pertaining to this Agreement from the Organization. (e) Independence -- As an independent consultant, Organization retains Harris on an independent contractor basis and not as an employee. (f) Coordination of Services -- Harris agrees to work closely with Organization staff in the performance of Services and shall be available to Organization's staff, consultants, and other staff at all reasonable times. (g) Maintenance and Inspection -- Harris shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to all costs and expenses incurred under this Agreement. All such records shall be clearly identifiable. Harris shall allow a representative of Organization, during normal business hours, to examine, audit, and make transcripts or copies of such records and any other documents created, pursuant to the Agreement. Harris shall allow inspection of all work, data, documents, proceedings, and activities related to the agreement for a period of two (2) years from the date of final payment under this Agreement unless Harris is required to maintain such records pursuant to any law or regulation. 2.3 Performance by Organization (a) Co-operation by Organization -- The Organization acknowledges that the success and timeliness of the implementation process shall require the active participation and collaboration of the Organization and its staff and agrees to act reasonably and co-operate fully with Harris to achieve the Completion of Services. (b) Required Programs -- The Organization acknowledges that the use of the Software requires that the Organization obtain and install additional required -4-