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MURIELBOWSERMAYOR
June 26,2025
HonorablePhilMendelson
Chairman
CounciloftheDistrictofColumbia
JohnA.WilsonBuilding
1350PennsylvaniaAvenue,NW,Suite504
Washington,DC 20004
Dear Chairman Mendelson:
Pursuanttosection451oftheDistrictofColumbiaHomeRuleAct(D.C.OfficialCode§ 1-204.51)andsection202oftheProcurementPracticesReformActof2010(D.C.OfficialCodi2-352.02),enclosedforconsiderationandapprovalbytheCounciloftheDistrictofColumbiais.proposedContractNo.CW124482withCiscoSystems,Inc.,inthenot-to-exceedamountof
$35,000,000.Theperiodofperformanceisoneyearfromthedateofaward.
Undertheproposedcontract,CiscoSystems,Inc.,willprovidetheDistrictwithdatacommunicationsequipmentandservicesthatfullyintegratewithitsexistingnetworkinfrastructure.ThiswillenhancecollaborationamongDistrictagencies,thepublic,businesses,governments,andotherstakeholders,inandoutsidetheregion.
My administrationisavailabletodiscussanyquestionsyoumayhaveregardingtheproposedcontract.Inordertofacilitatearesponsetoanyquestionsyoumayhave,pleasehaveyourstaffcontactMareScott,ChiefOperatingOfficer,ContractingandProcurement,at(202)724-8759.
lookforwardtotheCouncil’sfavorableconsiderationofthiscontract.
Sincerely,
jurielRowser
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GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Office of Contracting and Procurement
Pursuant to section 202(c) of the Procurement Practices Reform Act of 2010, as amended, D.C.
Official Code § 2-352.02(c), the following contract summary is provided:
COUNCIL CONTRACT SUMMARY
(Standard)
(A) Contract Number: CW124482
Proposed Contractor: Cisco Systems, Inc
Contract Amount (Base Period): Not-to-Exceed (NTE) $35,000,000
Proposed Contractor’s Principals: Chuck Robbins
Unit and Method of Compensation: Fixed unit prices. The Contractor will be paid
through the issuance of individual purchase orders
Term of Contract: One year from date of award
Type of Contract: Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity
Source Selection Method: Cooperative Agreement
(B) For a contract containing option periods, the contract amount for the base period and for
each option period. If the contract amount for one or more of the option periods differs from
the amount for the base period, provide an explanation of the reason for the difference:
Base Period Amount: NTE $35,000,000
Option Period 1 Amount: NTE $35,000,000
Explanation of difference from base period (if applicable): There is no difference.
(C) The goods or services to be provided, the methods of delivering goods or services, and any
significant program changes reflected in the proposed contract:
Cisco Systems, Inc., will provide the District with data communications equipment and services
related to enterprise communications and information technology. All equipment shall be fully
compatible and interoperable with existing District’s network infrastructure. Cisco Systems, Inc.,
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equipment and services will enable more efficient collaboration and communication among District
agencies, the public, the business community, state and local governments, and other relevant
stakeholders, in and outside the region.
The Contractor shall deliver these products and services in accordance with the terms and
conditions of under the NASPO Master Service Agreement AR3227.
(D) The selection process, including the number of offerors, the evaluation criteria, and the
evaluation results, including price, technical or quality, and past performance components:
The District’s procurement regulations allow acquisition through cooperative purchasing
agreements when such agreements meet the District’s minimum requirements and offer pricing that
is most advantageous to the District.
In accordance with the 27 DCMR § 2100, the District shall satisfy requirements by utilizing
cooperative agreements when no preceding sources are fitting. The National Association of State
Procurement Officials (“NASPO”) ValuePoint agreement AR3227 satisfies the District’s minimum
requirements and offers the District a lower price than what would otherwise not be offered through
the formation of a new contract.
This proposed contract leveraging the Western States Contracting Alliance (“WSCA”) and NASPO
agreement was competitively solicited by the state of Utah and pricing was determined fair and
reasonable at the time of award.
(E) A description of any bid protest related to the award of the contract, including whether the
protest was resolved through litigation, withdrawal of the protest by the protestor, or
voluntary corrective action by the District. Include the identity of the protestor, the grounds
alleged in the protest, and any deficiencies identified by the District as a result of the protest:
There were no protests associated with this procurement.
(F) A description of any other contracts the proposed contractor is currently seeking or holds
with the District:
CW77668 - Data Communications Equipment and Services -Main Cisco Contract
(G) The background and qualifications of the proposed contractor, including its organization,
financial stability, personnel, and performance on past or current government or private
sector contracts with requirements similar to those of the proposed contract:
Cisco Systems, Inc. is a globally recognized leader in networking and IT solutions, with a strong
reputation for innovation and reliability. Here's a breakdown of their background and qualifications:
• Cisco Systems, Inc., founded in 1984, is headquartered in San Jose, California. It is a
multinational corporation specializing in networking hardware, software,
telecommunications equipment, and other high-technology services and products.
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• Cisco Systems, Inc., is a financially robust company, consistently ranking among the top
technology firms worldwide. It has a strong balance sheet and a history of stable revenue
growth, making it a reliable contractor for large-scale projects.
• Cisco Systems, Inc., employs a highly skilled workforce, including engineers, IT specialists,
and cybersecurity experts. The company invests heavily in employee training and
certifications, ensuring its personnel are equipped with the latest knowledge and skills.
• Cisco Systems, Inc., has an extensive track record of successful projects in both the
government and private sectors. Cisco Systems, Inc., has received a satisfactory performance
for their existing contract with OCTO.
(H) A summary of the subcontracting plan required under section 2346 of the Small, Local, and
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Development and Assistance Act of 2005, as amended,
D.C. Official Code § 2-218.01 et seq. (“Act”), including a certification that the subcontracting
plan meets the minimum requirements of the Act and the dollar volume of the portion of the
contract to be subcontracted, expressed both in total dollars and as a percentage of the total
contract amount:
A subcontracting plan is not required for this award.
(I) Performance standards and the expected outcome of the proposed contract:
For Cisco NASPO ValuePoint, performance monitoring should ensure contract compliance by
verifying purchases align with the NASPO ValuePoint Master Agreement (#AR3227) and state
addendums. Service and delivery must be tracked for timeliness, accuracy of invoicing, and
adherence to pricing discounts. Technical performance must be assessed for network uptime,
security, and functionality of Cisco solutions. Value-added services such as maintenance,
consulting, and training should be evaluated for effectiveness. Customer satisfaction must be
monitored based on support response times and resolution efficiency.
(J) The amount and date of any expenditure of funds by the District pursuant to the contract
prior to its submission to the Council for approval:
None.
(K) A certification that the proposed contract is within the appropriated budget authority for the
agency for the fiscal year and is consistent with the financial plan and budget adopted in
accordance with D.C. Official Code §§ 47-392.01 and 47-392.02:
A certification of funding is attached to comply with D.C. Official Code §§ 47-392.01 and 47-
392.02.
(L) A certification that the contract is legally sufficient, including whether the proposed
contractor has any pending legal claims against the District:
The contractor has no pending legal claims against the District. The proposed task order contract
has been determined to be legally sufficient by the Office of the Attorney General.
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(M) A certification that the Citywide Clean Hands database indicates that the proposed contractor
is current with its District taxes. If the Citywide Clean Hands Database indicates that the
proposed contractor is not current with its District taxes, either: (1) a certification that the
contractor has worked out and is current with a payment schedule approved by the District;
or (2) a certification that the contractor will be current with its District taxes after the District
recovers any outstanding debt as provided under D.C. Official Code § 2-353.01(b):
According to the District’s Certificate of Clean Hands, the proposed contractor is current with its
District taxes.
(N) A certification from the proposed contractor that it is current with its federal taxes, or has
worked out and is current with a payment schedule approved by the federal government:
Cisco Systems, Inc., is current with its Federal taxes according to the its Bidder-Offeror Form.
(O) A certification that the proposed contractor has been determined not to violate section 334a of
the Board of Ethics and Government Accountability Establishment and Comprehensive
Ethics Reform Amendment Act of 2011, D.C. Official Code § 1-1163.34a; and (2) A
certification from the proposed contractor that it currently is not and will not be in violation
of section 334a of the Board of Ethics and Government Accountability Establishment and
Comprehensive Ethics Reform Amendment Act of 2011, D.C. Official Code § 1-1163.34a:
According to the Bidder Offer Form submitted on March 18, 2025, the proposed contractor is not
and will not be in violation of section 334a of the Board of Ethics and Government Accountability
Establishment and Comprehensive Ethics Reform Amendment Act of 2011, effective March 13,
2019 (D.C. Law 22-250; D.C. Official Code § 1-1163.34).
(P) The status of the proposed contractor as a certified local, small, or disadvantaged business
enterprise as defined in the Small, Local, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
Development and Assistance Act of 2005, as amended; D.C. Official Code § 2-218.01 et seq.:
The proposed contractor is not a certified local, small, or disadvantaged business enterprise.
(Q) Other aspects of the proposed contract that the Chief Procurement Officer considers
significant:
None.
(R) A statement indicating whether the proposed contractor is currently debarred from providing
services or goods to the District or federal government, the dates of the debarment, and the
reasons for debarment:
The contractor is not listed on the District of Columbia’s Excluded Parties list nor registered in
the SAM.gov database. The submitted Bidder-Offeror Certification does not indicate the
contractor is or has been debarred from providing services to any governmental entity.
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(S) Any determination and findings issues relating to the contract’s formation, including any
determination and findings made under D.C. Official Code § 2-352.05 (privatization
contracts):
Determination and Findings for Contractor Responsibility
Determination and Findings for Price Reasonableness
Determination and Findings for Use of a Cooperative Agreement
(T) Where the contract, and any amendments or modifications, if executed, will be made
available online:
OCP.DC.GOV
(U) Where the original solicitation, and any amendments or modifications, will be made available
online:
OCP.DC.GOV
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Date of Notice: May 8,2025 NoticeNumber: 10014217930 =
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SANJOSECA95164-0550 AsreportedintheCleanHandssystem,theabovereferencedindividual/entityhasnooutstanding
liabilitywiththeDistrictofColumbiaOfficeofTaxandRevenueortheDepartmentofEmploymentServices.Asof thedateabove,theindividual/entityhas complied with DC Code § 47-2862, therefore
thisCertificateof Clean Hands isissued.
TITLE 47. TAXATION, LICENSING, PERMITS, ASSESSMENTS, AND FEES
CHAPTER28GENERALLICENSESUBCHAPTERII.CLEANHANDSBEFORERECEIVINGA LICENSEOR PERMITD.C.CODE §47-2862(2006)§ 47-2862 PROHIBITION AGAINST ISSUANCE OF LICENSE OR PERMIT
AuthorizedBy Melinda Jenkins
Branch Chief,Collectionand Enforcement Administration
Tovalidatethiscertificate,pleasevisitMyTax.DC.gov.OntheMyTaxDC homepage,clickthe“Validate a Certificateof Clean Hands” hyperlink under the Clean Hands section.
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200 I Street Washington, SE, 5th Floor, Washington DC 20003
(202) 727-2277 I Fax: (202) 727-1216
GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Office of the Chief Financial Officer
Government Operations Cluster
MEMORANDUM
TO: Derrick White
Contracting Officer
Office of Contracting and Procurement
FROM: Phil Peng
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Agency Fiscal Officer
Office of the Chief Technology Officer
May 20, 2025
CISCO SYSTEMS
Contract Number: CW124482 (Base Year)
Period of Performance: Award date to One Year
Contract Ceiling: Not to Exceed $35,000,000
By this memorandum, the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) certifies that the Office of the
Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) has the contract minimum of $100,000.00 available in the approved
FY2025 Operating Budget to fund the Citywide Indefinite-Delivery Contract – CW124482. Any
Additional task and delivery orders above the minimum contract amount must be encumbered prior to
issuance, up to the ceiling amount.
If you have any questions concerning this fund certification, please contact Phil Peng, Agency Fiscal
Officer (AFO) at 202-727-8472
Cc: Angelique Rice, ACFO, GOC
Michael Bolden, Director of Financial Operations, GOC
Stephen N Miller, CTO, OCTO
Carol Washington, Chief Administrative Officer, OCTO
Tehsin Faruk, Chief Operating Officer, OCTO
Abdi Yusuf, Budget Director, OCTO
Mekete Seleshi, Financial Manager, OCTO
5/20/25
400 6th Street NW, Suite 9100, Washington, DC 20001 (202) 727-3400
GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Office of the Attorney General
ATTORNEY GENERAL
BRIAN L. SCHWALB
Commercial Division
MEMORANDUM
TO: Tomás Talamante
Director
Office of Policy and Legislative Affairs
FROM: Robert Schildkraut
Section Chief
Government Contracts Section
DATE: June 5, 2025
SUBJECT: Approval of Contract for Data Communications Products & Services
Contractor: Cisco Systems, Inc.
Contract Number: CW124482
Contract Amount: Not-to-Exceed $35,000,000
This is to Certify that this Office has reviewed the above- referenced Contract and that we have
found it to be legally sufficient. If you have any questions in this regard, please do not hesitate to
call me at (202) 724-4018.
______________________________
Robert Schildkraut
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Master Agreement #: AR3227
Participating Addendum/Contract #: CW124482
Contractor: CISCO SYSTEMS, INC.
Participating Entity: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA GOVERNMENT (DCG)
The following products or services are included in this contract portfolio:
• All products and services listed on the Contractor page of the NASPO ValuePoint
website and/or Contactor’s contract website
(https://www.naspovaluepoint.org/portfolio/data-communications-2019-2026/cisco-
systems-inc/).
Master Agreement Terms and Conditions:
1. Scope: This Participating Addendum covers the Data Communications products and
services led by the State of Utah for use by DCG agencies and other entities located in the
Participating State [DCG] authorized by that State’s statutes to utilize State contracts with the
prior approval of the State’s Chief Procurement Official.
2. Participation: This NASPO ValuePoint Master Agreement may be used by all DCG
agencies, institutions of higher education, political subdivisions and other entities authorized
to use statewide contracts in the DCG. Issues of interpretation and eligibility for
participation are solely within the authority of the State Chief Procurement Official.
Pursuant to DC Official Code 2-354.11, the CPO may, and is encouraged to, participate in,
sponsor, or administer cooperative purchasing agreements for the procurement of goods,
services, or construction. Cooperative purchasing agreements entered into by the District
government shall be in accordance with, to the extent practicable, all laws and rules of the
District government with respect to contracting and shall be consistent with laws and rules of
the United States government that apply specifically to the District.
Within the DCG, all DCG agencies, public educational entities (i.e. K-12 schools and Higher
Education institutions) or any other political subdivision, are eligible purchasers and
authorized to purchase Contractor’s products and services under the terms of this
Participating Addendum.
3. Term of the Contract: The term of this contract shall be one (1) year from the date of
execution by the Contracting Officer.
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4. Option to Extend the Term of the Contract
4.1 The District may extend the term of this contract for a period of one (1), one-year option
periods, or successive fractions thereof, by written notice to the Contractor before the
expiration of the contract; provided that the District will give the Contractor preliminary
written notice of its intent to extend at least thirty (30) days before the contract expires. The
preliminary notice does not commit the District to an extension. The exercise of this option is
subject to the availability of funds at the time of the exercise of this option. The Contractor
may waive the thirty (30) day preliminary notice requirement by providing a written waiver
to the Contracting Officer prior to expiration of the contract.
4.2 If the District exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this
option provision.
4.3 The price for the option period(s) shall be as specified in the Section 5 of the contract.
4.4 The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause,
shall not exceed two (2) years.
5. Minimums/Maximums: The District shall spend a minimum amount of $100,000.00 and a
maximum not-to exceed amount of $35,000,000.00..
5.1 Any extension to the term of this contract in accordance with section 4, shall spend a
minimum amount of $100,000.00 and a maximum not-to-exceed amount of $35,000,000.00.
6. Indemnification: The DCG shall not indemnify the Contractor and/or any affiliated party to
this contract under this Participating Addendum or the Master Agreement.
7. Invoice: The District will make payments upon the submission of proper invoices, at the
prices stipulated in this contract, for supplies delivered and accepted or services performed
and accepted, less any discounts, allowances or adjustments provided for in this contract.
7.1 The District will pay the invoice on or before the 30th day after receiving a proper invoice
from the Contractor.
8. Invoice Submittal: The awarded reseller of each order placed under this contract shall
submit proper invoices on a monthly basis or as otherwise specified in the contract.
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8.1 The reseller shall submit payment requests in electronic format through the DC Vendor
Portal www.vendorportal.dc.gov by selecting the applicable purchase order number which is
listed on the Contractor’s profile.
8.2 To constitute a proper invoice, the Contractor shall attach to all payment requests the invoice
and all supporting documentation or information.
9. The Quick Payment Act
9.1 Interest Penalties to Contractors
9.1.1 The District will pay interest penalties on amounts due to the Contractor under the Quick
Payment Act, D.C. Official Code § 2-221.01 et seq., as amended, for the period beginning
on the day after the required payment date and ending on the date on which payment of the
amount is made. Interest shall be calculated at the rate of at least 1.5% per month. No
interest penalty shall be paid if payment for the completed delivery of the item of property
or service is made on or before the required payment date. The required payment date
shall be:
9.1.1.1 The date on which payment is due under the terms of the contract;
9.1.1.2 Not later than 7 calendar days, excluding legal holidays, after the date of delivery of
meat or meat food products;
9.1.1.3 Not later than 10 calendar days, excluding legal holidays, after the date of delivery of a
perishable agricultural commodity; or
9.1.1.4 30 calendar days, excluding legal holidays, after receipt of a proper invoice for the
amount of the payment due.
9.1.2 No interest penalty shall be due to the Contractor if payment for the completed delivery of
goods or services is made on or after:
9.1.2.1 3rd day after the required payment date for meat or a meat food product;
9.1.2.2 5th day after the required payment date for an agricultural commodity; or
9.1.2.3 15th day after any other required payment date.
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9.1.3 Any amount of an interest penalty which remains unpaid at the end of any 30-day period
shall be added to the principal amount of the debt and thereafter interest penalties shall
accrue on the added amount.
9.2 Payments to Subcontractors
9.2.1 The Contractor must take one of the following actions within seven (7) days of receipt of
any amount paid to the Contractor by the District for work performed by any subcontractor
under the contract:
9.2.1.1 Pay the subcontractor(s) for the proportionate share of the total payment received from
the District that is attributable to the subcontractor(s) for work performed under the
contract; or
9.2.1.2 Notify the CO and the subcontractor(s), in writing, of the Contractor’s intention to
withhold all or part of the subcontractor’s payment and state the reason for the
nonpayment.
9.2.2 The Contractor must pay any subcontractor or supplier interest penalties on amounts due
to the subcontractor or supplier beginning on the day after the payment is due and ending
on the date on which the payment is made. Interest shall be calculated at the rate of at least
1.5% per month. No interest penalty shall be paid on the following if payment for the
completed delivery of the item of property or service is made on or before the:
9.2.2.1 3rd day after the required payment date for meat or a meat product;
9.2.2.2 5th day after the required payment date for an agricultural commodity; or
9.2.2.3 15th day after any other required payment date.
9.2.3 Any amount of an interest penalty which remains unpaid by the Contractor at the end
of any 30-day period shall be added to the principal amount of the debt to the
subcontractor and thereafter interest penalties shall accrue on the added amount.
9.2.4 A dispute between the Contractor and subcontractor relating to the amounts or entitlement
of a subcontractor to a payment or a late payment interest penalty under the Quick
Payment Act does not constitute a dispute to which the District is a party. The District may
not be interpleaded in any judicial or administrative proceeding involving such a dispute.
9.3 Subcontract Requirements: The Contractor shall include in each subcontract under this
contract a provision requiring the subcontractor to include in its contract with any lower-tier
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subcontractor or supplier the payment and interest clauses required under paragraphs (1) and
(2) of D.C. Official Code § 2-221.02(d).
10. Primary Contacts: The primary contact individuals for this Participating Addendum are as
follows (or their named successors):
Contractor:
Name: Gigi Feril
Address: 170 West Tasman Dr. San Jose, CA 95134
Telephone: (408) 424-0712
Fax: (408) 608-1802
Email: nvp-help@cisco.com
Participating Entity:
Name: Derrick White
Address: 200 I Street., SE, Washington, DC 20003
Telephone: 202-297-8318
Fax:
Email: derrick.white@dc.gov
11. Participating Entity Modification or Additions to the Master Agreement: These
modifications or additions apply only to actions and relationships within the Participating
Entity.
Participating Entity must check one of the boxes below.
[X] No changes to the terms and conditions of the Master Agreement are required.
[ ] The following changes are modifying or supplementing the Master Agreement terms and
conditions.
12. Lease Agreements and Alternative Financing Methods:
Leasing and other forms of financing are authorized by this Addendum. Contractor's Master
Agreement, which allows for Leasing and Alternative Financing Methods under Section 45, is
approved for use by the Participating Entity. The terms and conditions of the lease or financing
arrangement will be separately negotiated and set forth in an agreement between the purchaser and
either Cisco Capital or its designated and/or approved financing partner, subject to any requirements
or restrictions within any purchasing entity. This is from NVP AR3227 DC PA # CW77668 - -
Amendment M0006.
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13. Subcontractors: All contractors, dealers, and resellers authorized in the State of Utah, as
shown on the dedicated Contractor (cooperative contract) website, are approved to provide
sales and service support to Purchasing Entities in the NASPO ValuePoint Master
Agreement. The contractor’s Fulfillment Partners participation will be in accordance with the
terms and conditions set forth in the aforementioned Master Agreement.
All Contractor’s Fulfillment Partners, as defined in the Master Agreement, authorized in the
State of Utah, as shown on the dedicated Contractor’s (cooperative contract) website, are
approved to provide sales and service support to Participating Entities, e.g. for direct order
taking, processing, fulfillment or provisioning. The Fulfillment Partners’ participation will be
in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the aforementioned Master
Agreement.
Subject to approval of the Participating State/Entity, and at the sole discretion of Contractor,
Contractor may add Fulfillment Partners at any time during the term of this Participating
Addendum. Contractor may designate a minimum or maximum number of Fulfilment
Partners to provide sales and services support. Contractor, in its sole discretion, is not
required to add Fulfillment Partners. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Contractor may remove,
at its sole discretion, upon ten (10) business days advance written notice, any Fulfillment
Partner who does not meet Contractor’s established qualifying criteria, or where the addition
of the Fulfillment Partner would violate any state or federal law or regulation.
14. Orders: The Master Agreement number and the Participating Addendum Number must
appear on every Purchase Order placed under this Participating Addendum
Purchasers may place orders directly only through Contractor’s approved Fulfillment
Partners or through Contractor (only on an as-needed basis) for products or services as
authorized under this Participating Addendum. Only those Fulfillment Partners approved
and listed during the term of Participating Addendum at Contractor’s website are authorized
to directly provide quotes, receive purchase orders, invoice Customers, and receive payment
from purchasers on Contractor’s behalf.
14.1 Except as otherwise set forth in the qualifying criteria, Contractor will not, directly or
indirectly, restrict any Fulfillment Partner’s participation or ability to quote pricing for a
Customer. The approved Fulfillment Partners will not offer less favorable pricing
discounts than the contract discounts established by Contractor under the Master
Agreement. However, the Fulfillment Partner may offer any additional incremental
discounts to Participating State/Entity, and such additional discounts if offered, may be
provided in the discretion and as the sole legal obligation of the approved Fulfillment
Partner to the Participating State/Entity.
14.2 Any order placed by a Participating Entity or Purchasing Entity for a product and/or
service under this Master Agreement shall be deemed to be a sale under (and governed
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by the prices and other terms and conditions) of the Master Agreement unless the parties
to the order agree in writing that another contract or agreement applies to such order. For
clarity, sales of Contractor’s product or services by Contractor or an authorized reseller
made under a separate contract, where the applicable quoting or ordering documents
reference that separate contract, are not deemed to be sales under this Master
Agreement.
15. The Term of this Participating Addendum: Shall begin on the date of last signature below.
The term shall continue for a period ending on the Termination Date of the Master
Agreement or when this Participating Addendum is terminated in accordance with the Master
Agreement, whichever shall occur first.
16. Notices: Notwithstanding anything contained in the Master Agreement to the contrary, all
notices required or permitted under this Participating Addendum will be in writing and will
be deemed given: (a) when delivered personally; (b) when sent by confirmed facsimile or
electronic mail (in the case of Cisco to Agreement-notice@cisco.com); (c) three (3) days
after having been sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage
prepaid; or (d) one (1) day after deposit with a commercial express courier specifying next
day delivery, with written verification of receipt. All communications will be sent to the
addresses set forth Section 3 of this Participating Addendum (and notices to Cisco shall be
further addressed to the Office of the General Counsel, Attn: Contract Notice) or such other
address as may be designated by a party by giving written notice to the other party pursuant
to this paragraph, or, in the absence of such an address from Customer, to the address to
which the last invoice under this Participating Addendum was sent before notice is served.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, notices regarding changes in pricing, Software license terms,
policies or programs may be by posting on Cisco.com or by e-mail or fax.
17. Entire Agreement: This Participating Addendum and the Master Agreement (including all
amendments and attachments thereto) constitute the entire agreement between the parties
concerning the subject matter of this Participating Addendum and replaces any prior oral or
written communications between the parties, all of which are excluded. There are no
conditions, understandings, agreements, representations or warranties, expressed or implied,
that are not specified herein. This Participating Addendum may be modified only by a
written document executed by the parties hereto.
18. Exclusions: At no time throughout the duration of this entire agreement shall this contract
violate the District of Columbia Anti-Deficiency Act of 2002, effective April 4, 2003 (D.C.
Law 14-285; D.C. Official Code, et seq. (2005 Supp.), any such language shall be deemed
null and void.
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IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Addendum as of the last date of
execution by both parties below.
Participating Entity:
District of Columbia Government
Contractor:
Signature: Signature:
Name:
Derrick White
Name:
Title:
Chief Contracting Officer
Title:
Date: Date:
Cisco Systems, Inc.
Steve Kite
Authorized Signatory
May 1st, 2025