Agmt 2008 Alameda County Waste Management Authority ACWMA

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community safety to the greatest extent practicable. At a minimum, this shall include all of the following for services and products purchased and used on behalf of the WMA: a. All products for which the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established minimum recycled content standard guidelines, such as paper and non-paper office products, shall contain the highest post-consumer content practicable, but no less than the minimum recycled content standards established by the U.S. EPA Guidelines. b. Paper products that are unbleached or that are processed without chlorine or chlorine derivatives, shall be purchased whenever possible. To the greatest extent practicable, recycled content shall be included in products that also meet this specification. c. All photocopying and printing shall be double-sided. d. All pre-printed recycled content materials intended for distribution that are purchased or produced shall include a statement that the material is recycled content. e. Elimination of packaging or use of the minimum amount necessary for product protection is requested, to the greatest extent practicable. Packaging that is reusable, recyclable or compostable is preferred, when suitable uses and programs exist. Take back and reuse of packaging materials by the Grantee is encouraged. Upon request, Grantee shall submit to the WMA written certification that the environmental attributes claimed are accurate. A copy of the WMA's Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy may be obtained from the WMA representative. 21. Dispute Resolution The Parties shall make a good faith effort to settle any dispute or claim arising under this Agreement. If the Parties fail to resolve such disputes or claims, they may, with the consent of both Parties, submit them to non-binding mediation in California. If mediation does not arrive at a satisfactory result, arbitration, if agreed to by all Parties, or litigation may be pursued. In the event any of these dispute resolution processes are involved, each party shall bear its own costs and attorneys fees. 22. Jurisdiction and Severability This Agreement shall be administered and interpreted under the laws of the State of California. Jurisdiction of litigation arising from this Agreement shall be in that state. If any part of this Agreement is found to conflict with applicable laws, such part shall be inoperative, null and void insofar as it conflicts with said laws, but the remainder of this Agreement shall be in full force and effect. 23. Notice of Non-Renewal Grantee understands and agrees that there is no representation, implication, or understanding that Grantee may be entitled to grant funds in the future or that the work or services or other activity performed by Grantee pursuant to this Agreement will be retained by the WMA under a new agreement following expiration or termination of this Agreement. ACWMA Grant Agreement Page 7 of 14 San Leandro Senior Center (COSL Project 210-18-116)