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The CONSULTANT shall take such action with respect to any SUBCONSULTANT procurement as the LPA or INDOT may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions including sanctions for noncompliance: Provided, however, that, in the event a CONSULTANT becomes involved in, or is threatened with, litigation with a SUBCONSULTANT or supplier as a result of such direction, the CONSULTANT may request the LPA to enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the LPA, and, in addition, the CONSULTANT may request the United States to enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the United States.
13.
Disputes.
A.
Should any disputes arise with respect to this Contract, the CONSULTANT and the LPA agree to act promptly and in good faith to resolve such disputes in accordance with this Section 13. Time is of the essence in the resolution of disputes.
B.
The CONSULTANT agrees that the existence of a dispute notwithstanding, it will continue without delay to carry out all of its responsibilities under this Contract that are not affected by the dispute. Should the CONSULTANT fail to continue to perform its responsibilities regarding all non-disputed work, without delay, any additional costs (including reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses) incurred by the LPA or the CONSULTANT as a result of such failure to proceed shall be borne by the CONSULTANT.
C.
If a party to this Contract is not satisfied with the progress toward resolving a dispute, the party must notify the other party of this dissatisfaction in writing. Upon written notice, the parties have ten (10) business days, unless the parties mutually agree in writing to extend this period, following the written notification to resolve the dispute. If the dispute is not resolved within ten (10) business days, a dissatisfied party may submit the dispute in writing to initiate negotiations to resolve the dispute. The LPA may withhold payments on disputed items pending resolution of the dispute.
14.
Drug-Free Workplace Certification.
A.
The CONSULTANT hereby covenants and agrees to make a good faith effort to provide and maintain a drug-free workplace, and that it will give written notice to the LPA within ten (10) days after receiving actual notice that an employee of the CONSULTANT in the State of Indiana has been convicted of a criminal drug violation occurring in the CONSULTANT's workplace. False certification or violation of the certification may result in sanctions including, but not limited to, suspension of Contract payments, termination of this Contract and/or debarment of contracting opportunities with the LPA.
B.
The CONSULTANT certifies and agrees that it will provide a drug-free workplace by:
i.
Publishing and providing to all of its employees a statement notifying their employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the CONSULTANT's workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violations of such prohibition;
ii.
Establishing a drug-free awareness program to inform its employees of (1) the dangers of drug abuse in the workplace; (2) the CONSULTANT's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace; (3) any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs; and (4) the penalties that may be imposed upon an employee for drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace;