7.8 Termination of Contract
7.8.1 Termination Provisions
The Contract shall be subject to the following termination provisions without prejudice to any other right or remedy. The Contract may be terminated by the University for 1) default by the successful Offeror, 2) for Offeror's insolvency or unavailability of funds, or 3) for convenience.
In case of termination of the Contract, it shall be incumbent on the Contractor to continue operations until relieved by a successor Contractor.
7.8.2 Termination for Default
A default in performance by Contractor for which a Contract may be terminated may include, but shall not be limited to, failure to perform the Contract according to its terms, conditions, and specifications, and failure to diligently perform the work under the Contract.
The University shall not be liable for any further payment to Contractor under a Contract terminated for default after the date of notice to Contractor of such default as determined by the Purchasing Official, except for work performed at the request of the University until a successor Contractor is named.
7.8.3 Termination for Contractor Insolvency or Unavailability of Funds
In the event of insolvency, unavailability of funds, or the filing of a petition of bankruptcy by or against the Contractor, the University shall have the right to terminate the Contract upon the same terms and conditions as a termination for default.
7.8.4 Termination for Convenience
If it is determined to be in the University's best interest to do so, the Contract may be terminated, upon ninety (90) days notice, at the convenience of the University.
7.8.5 Procedure for Termination
Upon delivery by certified mail to Contractor of a Notice of Termination specifying the nature of the termination, the extent to which performance of work under the Contract is terminated, and the date upon which such termination becomes effective, the Contractor shall stop work under the Contract on the date and to the extent specified in the Notice of Termination, except where Contractor is notified to continue work until Contractor can be relieved by a successor Contractor.
7.9 Employment Practices
7.9.1 Non Discrimination
Contractor shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran's status, or disability. Contractor must take affirmative action to ensure that employees, as well as applicants for employment, are