performance of the entire contract whether or not subcontractors are used. The University shall not be involved in the relationship between the prime contractor and the subcontractor. Any issues that arise as a result of this relationship shall be resolved by the prime contractor.

All references to the contractor shall be construed to encompass both the contractor and any subcontractors of the contractor.

Section 33

Federal Tax Exempt Purchases by the University of Kentucky

Contracts Direct With Manufacturer: In the event a manufacturer bids direct and is awarded a contract, the Purchasing Office shall request the contractor to furnish evidence of registration with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service. This registration shall be in accordance with the “Temporary Rules, 1958 Excise Tax Act”. After such registration, individual Excise Tax Exemption Certificates are not necessary on each individual order issued against the contract by the Purchasing Office. Therefore, quoted prices must be exclusive of Federal Excise Taxes.

Contract With Other Than Manufacturer: If successful bidder is other than the manufacturer, the Purchasing Office will furnish a Tax Exemption Certificate with each individual order issued against this contract. Therefore, quoted prices must be exclusive of Federal Excise Taxes.

Section 34

EEO Requirements

The Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1978 applies to All State government projects with an estimated value exceeding $500,000. The contractor shall comply with all terms and conditions of the Act.

https://finance.ky.gov/eProcurement/Pages/doing-business-with-the-commonwealth.aspx

Section 35

Governing Law

This contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the University of Kentucky. Any action brought against the University on the contract, including but not limited to actions either for breach of contract or for enforcement of the contract, shall be brought in Franklin Circuit Court, Franklin County, Kentucky in accordance with KRS 45A.245.

Section 36

Protest

The President of the University or the Vice President of Finance and Administration as his designee, shall have authority to determine protests and other controversies of actual or prospective offerors in connection with the solicitations or selection for award of a contract.

Any actual or prospective offeror or contractor, who is aggrieved in connection with