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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOOPERATIVE PERSONNEL SERVICES, DBA CPS HUMAN RESOURCES (3)INSURANCE NOT REQUIRED WORK R44Y MUM CLERK VF +,01UNCII DATE: NOY 2 0 2014 N-2014-151 0 �� �O.c�e�5'i�,W (l � Please have the head of your agency (or the person who can enter into contract on your agency's behalf) initial each page as well as sign and date page 3. It will be important that the individuals listed as Authorized Representatives receive a copy of the Agreement so they are aware of our policies and procedures and also sign the agreement on the designated area. Please fax all completed pages of the agreement to 916-921-6240 or email to testrental c sp hnus. *Foryour convenience you can complete most of the agreement electronically and print for initials and signatures. Feel free to contact any of our Test Rental Team members if you have any questions. cps HR mm CONSULTING onalz CPS HR — Test Rental 241 Lathrop Way Sacramento, CA 95815 testrental gpshr.us (t) 915,263.1800 (f) 916.921.5240 www.cpshr.us ®e' Veronica Lara -Lopez Program Coordinator Order inquires/requests, scoring, veronica@cpshr.us account receivables/payables, skills online administration, credit card payment, general in uiries Sheila Jones Technician Test orders, review copy requests, sones Dc shr.us scoring, billing uestions. Meagan Olson Technician Test orders, review copy requests, test molson@cpshr_us publishing Ashley Maxwell Office Assistant Test orders, review copy requests, amaxwell@cpshr.us scoring Holly Hatada Consultant Test selection, interpretation of hhatada@cpshr us statistics/test analyses/item analyses, ass point setting Ana Costa Consultant Test selection, interpretation of acosta c)c sp hr.us statistics/test analyses/item analyses, ass point setting Stephen Nakagawa Consultant Test selection, interpretation of snakagawa@cpshr.us statistics/test analyses/item analyses, ass point setting Amy Blgone Manager Test Rental Agreement change abiaone@coshr.us re uests; an other client concerns cps HR mm CONSULTING onalz CPS HR — Test Rental 241 Lathrop Way Sacramento, CA 95815 testrental gpshr.us (t) 915,263.1800 (f) 916.921.5240 www.cpshr.us TEST RENTAL AND USE AGREEMENT This Test Rental and Use Agreement ("Agreement') is by and between Cooperative Personnel Services, dba CPS HR Consulting, a California Joint Powers Authority ("CPS HR") and the Agency or Organization named in the signature block at the end of the Agreement ("Client'). A. Purpose. This Agreement defines CPS HR test rental, use and security policies and procedures. CPS HR develops and rents tests for a number of purposes and in a number of formats (including but not limited to print and electronic media). For that reason, some of the below paragraphs apply under certain circumstances. But, unless specifically limited, each paragraph applies to all testing purposes and formats. B. Ownership of CPS HR Tests. 1. CPS HR owns all rights, title and interest, including copyrights, in all tests provided under this Agreement. They are the property of CPS HR and shall remain the property of CPS HR, even while in the custody of Client. 2. Additionally, tests that have been constructed or modified based on information provided by the client shall not be considered works made for hire, as that term is defined under U.S. Copyright Law. CPS HR shall own all rights, title and interest, including the copyright, in any test it creates for the Client. 3. Ownership of tests specifically developed for a client and of individual test questions supplied by Client, if any, shall be governed by a separate Agreement between CPS HR and Client. C. Test Materials. Test Materials consist of all used and unused test booklets, proctors instructions, proctors manuals, scoring instructions, key sheets, key overlays, keyed booklets, scoring keys, instructions, CDs (for oral tests), and any other materials generated at the test administration, such as completed answer sheets (if applicable), scratch paper, note paper and the like. D. Test Security. CPS HR security standards are designed to protect the mutual interests of all Clients that use Test Materials as well as the interests of applicants who take CPS HR tests. In order that no person may gain special advantage by having improper access to the material, all users must sign this Agreement and agree to fulfill its terms, before the Agreement is effective. 1. Client agrees to take all reasonable and diligent steps to keep CPS HR tests, sample tests, and testing processes confidential and free from unauthorized access and use. This includes, but is not limited to, client agreeing not to divulge, convey, copy in whole or part, duplicate, convert to another format or medium, or otherwise disseminate tests, portions of tests, or test materials. 2. For on-line tests, client further agrees to take all reasonable and diligent steps to prevent any modification to or reverse engineering of the testing software, and any transfer, storage or dissemination of tests or testing software and data on any storage medium or computer server other than those specifically authorized by CPS HR. 3. Should Client suspect any breach of test security, Client agrees to immediately notify CPS HR and immediately take all steps necessary to preserve 2014 -2016 CPS HR —Test Rental 2 Year Agreement evidence of or related to the breach, whether physical or electronic. E. Test Review, Ordering and Administration. 1. Review Copies. Review of CPS HR tests, regardless of format, is subject to the test security standards. (a) Test Rental Division: To help in deciding whether to rent exams, Client may review CPS HR stock tests and other stock test materials free of charge (e.g., stock supplements, structured interview packages, and specialized item sets). (b) SLPP: CPS HR does not offer review copies of the Spanish Language Proficiency Program (SLPP) tests. However, for new clients, CPS HR can provide a sample written test booklet showing the different components of the test. (c) On-line Testing: To help in deciding whether to utilize on-line testing, Client may review sample on-line tests free of charge. 2. Ordering Testing Materials and Scheduling of Examinations. (a) Test Rental Division and SLPP: (i) To insure materials are received in time, Client must notify CPS HR at least 10 business days prior to the test date of the total number of candidates in each job classification to be tested. If orders are placed less than 10 -business -days prior to the test date, rush shipment charges may apply and timely delivery cannot be guaranteed. (ii) Client shall rent one test booklet per candidate to be tested, CPS HR shall provide Client with Test Materials including instructions for administering the test, sufficient test booklets and any other material CPS HR deems necessary. (b) On-line Testing: (i) To insure Client equipment is functioning and capable of administering on-line testing, Client must request testing from CPS HR at least 10 business days prior to the test date on the first time Client utilizes on-line testing. After Client has successfully used on-line testing, 5 working days notice is normally sufficient for subsequent testing. (ii) Client recognizes that CPS HR has no control over the functioning of the internet, and any problems with on-line testing due to the failure thereof are not attributable to CPS HR. Client Initials 3. After the test date. H. Client Responsibilities. (a) Test Rental Division and SLPP: 1. Client shall perform all parts of the testing process (i) Within 10 business days of the test date, which are not performed by CPS HR. Client has the Client shall return to CPS HR all Test responsibility for assuring that the testing process Materials including all materials provided by performed by Client conforms to any applicable laws, CPS HR for the test administration. rules or ordinances, and for the test as a whole. (ii) Client shall not reuse printed tests on the Under the federal Uniform Guidelines on Employee test date or on any other date but shall Selection Procedures, the Client as test user is return Test Materials to CPS HR, whether responsible for the results of the selection process, or not the test was administered. and Client understands and acknowledges that it must be prepared to demonstrate that the process is (b) On-line Testing: valid and meets other testing standards if it adversely (i) After the scheduled test date(s), CPS HR affects groups protected by fair employment laws. will suspend access to the on-line test site, 2. Client is responsible for insuring that all persons who (ii) Within 10 business days of the test date, handle or have access to Test Materials in any Client shall destroy all CPS HR Test capacity for Client shall do so in compliance with this Materials including scratch paper and note Agreement, and are trained to handle Test Materials paper in a way that make the materials and administer tests before they do so. unrecoverable. I. Legal Proceedings Involving Test Materials. F. Billing, Pricing, and Payment. 1. If Client receives notice of any administrative or court 1. CPS HR shall bill Client at the billing address proceeding involving a CPS HR test, or a request for provided in Exhibit A, unless notified in writing of a disclosure of Test Materials, such as a subpoena, or new billing address, a public records or freedom of information request, 2. The bill shall be derived from the most current Client shall notify CPS HR of such request applicable Rate Sheet (s): Exhibit B for Test Rental, immediately and well before a response is due. Exhibit C for SLPP, and Exhibits D and E for On-line 2. Upon CPS HR request, Client shall maintain the Testing. Client acknowledges and understands that confidentiality of the Test Materials pending the grant the Test Price List(s) are only effective as of the date or denial of a protective order or the decision of a shown each of them and are subject to change, court or administrative body as to whether the 3. Client shall be billed for any work done on a canceled requested Test Materials must be disclosed under or postponed test up to the time CPS HR is notified the applicable public records statute. of such cancellation or postponement, Under certain 3. Client shall cooperate with CPS HR in seeking any circumstances, and in CPS HR's sole discretion, relief necessary to maintain the confidentiality of the credit may be given for work already performed if the Test Materials. test is rescheduled. 4. Client shall indemnify and hold CPS HR harmless 4. CPS HR may charge Client for lost or compromised from and against any and all claims, costs, damages, tests if Test Materials are not timely returned, losses, liabilities and expenses (including reasonable S. Client agrees to and shall pay all invoices within thirty attorney fees and costs) arising out of or in (30) days of receipt of invoice. connection with administration of a test, or with maintaining confidentiality of Test Materials, G. Candidate Inspections J. Term and Termination of Agreement. 1. Test Materials. 1. Term. This Agreement is effective beginning the CANDIDATE INSPECTION OF TEST MATERIALS date it is signed by both parties and continuing for SHALL NOT BE ALLOWED EXCEPT IN CASE OF two years thereafter unless earlier terminated by ANSWER SHEETS AS DESCRIBED BELOW either party as stated below. 2. Answer Sheets. 2. Immediate Termination upon Material Breach. Either (a) If a candidate files a protest regarding the party may terminate this Agreement immediately scoring of his or her test, inspection of a upon any material breach by the other party. For candidate's own answer sheet(s) for the purposes of this Agreement, but without limiting the purpose of detecting whether any clerical or meaning of material breach, any breach of the test other error has been made in the scoring of the security provisions, however minor, shall be answer sheets shall be allowed, upon request considered a material breach. Client understands by the Client, for a 10 -business -day period and acknowledges that immediate termination by immediately following the notification to the CPS HR may result in the withholding or recall of candidate of test results. Test Materials. (b) Candidates are not allowed to review the 3. Termination Without Cause. CPS HR and Client may question booklet during this inspection period. terminate the Agreement without cause upon thirty (c) Not more than one hour will normally be days written notice to the other party. allowed for answer sheet(s) review. A 4. Return of Test Materials. Upon termination of the representative of Client's Personnel or Agreement, Client shall immediately return to CPS Administrative office shall be present to assure HR any Test Materials that it possesses. that no changes or marks of any kind are made by the candidate on the answer sheet(s) or keyed answer sheet. 2- Client Initials 2014 — 2016 CPS HR —Test Rental 2 Year Agreement K. Miscellaneous. 1. Notices. Any notice to the parties required or Permitted under this Agreement shall be given in writing and shall be sent to Client at the address provided for the Principal Signer and to CPS HR at 241 Lathrop Way, Sacramento, CA 95815. 2. Dispute Resolution; Remedies. (a) In the event of a dispute, the parties may agree to pursue mediation or either binding or nonbinding arbitration to resolve their dispute, under such rules as the parties may agree. (b) If either CPS HR or Client determines to file a judicial action, then, in addition to any other remedies available at law or In equity to the parties for breach of this Agreement, Client acknowledges that breach of this Agreement may result in irreparable harm to CPS HR for which damages would be an inadequate remedy and, therefore, in the event of a breach, In addition to its rights and remedies otherwise available by law, CPS HR shaii be entitled to seek equitable relief, Including injunction. 3. Attorneys Fees. If any legal action or arbitration or other proceeding is brought to enforce or construe the term of this Agreement or because of an alleged dispute, breach or default in connection with any provision of this Agreement, the successful or prevailing party shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys fees and other costs incurred in that action, arbitration or proceeding in addition to any other relief to which it may be entitled, 4. Waiver, The failure of any party at any time or times to require performance of any provisions of this Agreement shall In no manner affect its right to enforce such provision at a later time. Nor shall the waiver by either party of a breach of any provision of this Agreement be taken or held to be a waiver of the provision itself. No waiver shall be enforceable unless made in writing and signed by the party granting the waiver. S. Entire Agreement; Modifications. This Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement between the parties regarding the subject matter hereof and supersedes all other Agreements, representations and warranties. All modifications and supplements to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties. 6. Counterparts; Facsimile Signature; Electronic Signature. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts. If this Agreement or any counterpart is signed and then faxed or e-malied by PDF or otherwise, the faxed or e-mailed copy bearing the signature shall be as good as the original wet -ink signed copy for all intents and purposes. Z Interpretation; Jurisdiction. This Agreement shall be interpreted and enforced under the laws of the State of California and jurisdiction shall be in Sacramento County, California. The Agreement shall be interpreted in a fair and balanced manner to best preserve its intent, and without bias against the drafter. 8. Authority to Sign. The person signing this Agreement on behalf of the Client (the Principal Signer) represents that he or she is the head of the agency or is otherwise duly authorized to sign this Agreement and to bind the Client. Principal Signer By signing below, I represent that the persons(s) listed in Exhibit A and on any attached sheets is/are authorized to handle CPS HR Test Materials on Clients behalf. I affirm that I will handle all CPS HR Test Materials in accordance with the terms of the CPS HR Test Rental Agreement then in'f'ect will insure all individuals handling and/or administering tests are properly trained. Akp ft I'�t', a k,'')T® FOF Cooperative Personnel Services dba Client CPS HR Consulting, A California Joint Powers Authority Aute rinedSigna re ' I N By: �� N"U U By r, f�-,,..m�^ k✓�,.., ,,,,,,....., fit, d Authorized Signattfre Name: Amy Bigone Title: Test Rental Program Manager Date:—q�J�(r ATTESM MARIA D. HUITAR (✓( CLERK OF THE COUNCIL 2014 — 2016 CPS HR — Test. Renta P 2 Year Agreement Name: Edward Rava Title: Eueouti,ro Director, Pargnnnag Svcs. Email: eraya@santa—ana.org Date: 9/25/14 3David Cavazos, City Mana er, -- Exhibit A Authorized Re presentative(s) (use an additional page if needed) By signing as an Authorized Representative, I affirm that I will handle all CPS HR Test Materials in accordance with the terms of the CPS HR Test Rental Agreement then in effect. Name, Title S' na u Donna Stu i1z St. Pet6onnet AnaC ht Maribel Carmona, Sr. Personnel Technician E-mail Address d6tupik@,santa-ana. o&g Phone Number M4) 647 - E-mail Address Phone Number irwarmon0santa-an714 647-5 5 Name, Title ature Donna Stu i1z St. Pet6onnet AnaC ht � E-mail Address d6tupik@,santa-ana. o&g Phone Number M4) 647 - Name, Title Maty Ket ey, St. Peuonnet Anakyst Sign {ure� 7 E - 'I ss r ey@zanta-ana. ahg AW Phone u �� e ( �1r 47-5437 Name,Title jXq�r SA Signature E-mail Address 1A,ommeu@,santa-ana.on Phone Nu her 714 647-5348 0 Na e, TitenM Queen, St. Pex6onnek Anatyht Sig r E-mail Address aqueen@z arta-ana.oh P o e Number 714 2 5-8670 Billing Contact Contact Name and Title Signature Date Maribel Carmona, Sr. Personnel Tech. Agency City of Santa Ana Street Address, City, State, Zip 20 Civic Center Plaza M-24 714 647-5353 714 647-6930 E -Mail Phone Number Fax Number mcarmona@santa-ana.org III• Physical Address Agency/ Department Name City of Santa Ana Personnel Services Street Adtlreas, City, State, Zip 20 Civic Center Plaza, M-24 Santa Ana, CA 92701 2014 - 2016 CPS HR - Test Rental 2 Year Agreement Exhibit B CPS HR Test Rental Division Rates (Effective March 25, 2009 - Subject to Change) Base Fee (per order) $ STdCK TESTS* $295.00 MODWLAR 'T;ESTS $395.00 5EMI.STQGK `TESTS;,.. $595.00 GUSTQM TESTS $995.00 q,GENCY . .,TESTS: $350.00 1-100 Candidates (per candidate) $9.00 $12.00 $14.00 $15.00 $10.00 101-500 Candidates (per candidate) $8.50 $11.00 $13.00 $14.00 $9.50 501+ Candidates (per candidate) $8.00 $10.00 $12,00 $13.00 $9.00 New Item Writing/Entry N/A N/A N/A $35 per item N/A Pick Up/Handling 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% Standard Shipping/Handling ** 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% Expedited Shipping/Handling ** 15% 15% 15% 15% 15% Premium Shipping/Handling ** 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% Shipping outside contiguous U.S. CALL FOR DETAILS Entry Law/Fire Candidate Preparation Manuals Now vailakle Online** Structured Interview Packages Quantity Per Booklet/Candidate Fee 10 - 1000 $ 3.00 1001+ Call for volume discount details Base Fee: $ 595.00 Per Candidate Fee: 1 -500 $7.50 *CPS HR will apply a credit of $35.00 for each fully paid UNOPENED package of Stock Exams of test booklets on the current STOCK test order. **Standard shipping applies to orders placed at least 10 business days prior to test date. Expedited shipping applies to orders placed less than 10 business days prior to test date. Orders placed less than 3 business days prior to the test date will be charged at the premium shipping rate. Semi -Stock, Modular and Custom Tests require Job Analysis Workbooks or Job Specifications * Base fee includes the following at no additional charge: Proctor's Manual, Scoring Manual, CPS HR Scoring, CPS HR answer sheets and a scoring report. SPECIAL SERVICES Stock Supplements $ 2.00 per book when ordered with a Stock test Writing Proficiency Exam $ 350.00 Base Fee + $ 15.00 per candidate (Professional Scoring included) Scoring Keys Available at no additional charge Re-Scoring/Hand-Scoring of Answer Sheet $ 30.00 (Requested directly by Agency) Non-specified special services CALL FOR DETAILS (Billed at applicable hourly rate) Test Rental Contact Information: CPS HR Consulting Attn: Test Rental Division 241 Lathrop Way, Sacramento CA 95815 Telephone: 916.263.1800 / Toll Free 866.867.5272 Fax: 916.921.6240/ E-mail: testrental(a)cpshr.us 2014 - 2016 CPS HR - Test Rental 2 Year Agreement Exhibit C Spanish Language Proficiency Test Rental Division Rates Effective March 25, 2009 -- Subject to Change SPECIAL SERVICES Faxing/Emailing Test Results Available at no additional charge Hand Scoring $30.00 Proctoring Services Call for details/quote SLPP Extended Use Program Call for details Minimum cancellation charge once a SLPP order is shipped is $200.00. For each lost written test, there will be a base charge of $10,000. For each additional copy (test) of the same test that is lost, there will be a $75 char a with a maximum total charge of $20,000. For each lost oral test, there will be a base charge of $15,000. For each additional copy (test) of the same test that is lost, there will be a $75 charge with a maximum total charge of $20,000. 2014 — 2016 CPS HR— Test Rental 2 Year Agreement 4irRITT�N TEST :ORAL T�ST z m Base Fee (per order) $295.00 _ $295.00 **Per Booklet Fee $9,00 N/A ***Per Tape Scoring Fee N/A $120.00 Expedited Shipping *20% *20% *Orders placed less than two weeks prior to the exam date will incur expedited shipping charges **Per Booklet Fee will be charged for number of books ordered ***Billed for the number rated SPECIAL SERVICES Faxing/Emailing Test Results Available at no additional charge Hand Scoring $30.00 Proctoring Services Call for details/quote SLPP Extended Use Program Call for details Minimum cancellation charge once a SLPP order is shipped is $200.00. For each lost written test, there will be a base charge of $10,000. For each additional copy (test) of the same test that is lost, there will be a $75 char a with a maximum total charge of $20,000. For each lost oral test, there will be a base charge of $15,000. For each additional copy (test) of the same test that is lost, there will be a $75 charge with a maximum total charge of $20,000. 2014 — 2016 CPS HR— Test Rental 2 Year Agreement Exhibit D CPS HR On-line Skills Test Pricing Schedule Effective January 1, 2010 — Subject to Change ;ate bra #I�trCt$r7i"ginhL� G.0 1 - 25 Candidates (per candidate) $20.00 26 -100 Candidates (per candidate) $18.00 101 -250 Candidates (per candidate) $17.00 251 - 1,000 Candidates (per candidate) $15.00 1,001 - 2,500 Candidates (per candidate) $10.00 2,500 + Candidates (per candidate) $8.00 'When multiple tests are combined into a test battery each test is charged separately. Test Rental Contact Information: CPS HR Consulting Attn: Test Rental Division 241 Lathrop Way, Sacramento CA 95815 Telephone: 916.263.1800 / Toll Free 866.867.5272 Fax: 916.921.6240/ E-mail: testrental(@,cpshr.us 2014 - 2016 CPS HR - Test Rental 2 Year Agreement G.0 E Advanced Skills Advanced Skills Advanced Skills Basic Skills Basic Skills Basic Skills Standard Standard Standard 9 -aa ,p-� i] 07' cx:M. mew r a�-:lMM ... .� _',� -MOfin t AN ale I Advanced Skills Advanced Skills Computing Basic Skills Basic Skills Internet Standard Standard Software Skills Ea#— y �} r Lm'Y.�A.L i ::..5 .' .M :'Lh _. ........- .cm ..._ a5M Egg Basic Computer Literacy Typing Test Excel Functions Ten Key Test Internet Literacy (with Explorer) Data Entry Test - Numeric Outlook 2003 or 2007 - Standard Data Entry Test - Alphanumeric Publisher 2003 - Standard Test Rental Contact Information: CPS HR Consulting Attn: Test Rental Division 241 Lathrop Way, Sacramento CA 95815 Telephone: 916.263.1800 / Toll Free 866.867.5272 Fax: 916.921.6240/ E-mail: testrental(@,cpshr.us 2014 - 2016 CPS HR - Test Rental 2 Year Agreement CPS HR aw CONSULTING November 13, 2017 Dear Business Partner, We are excited to announce that we will be moving to a new office location in Sacramento, effective November 20, 2017. Please update your records with our new contact information: Address: 2450 Del Paso Road, Suite 220 Sacramento, CA 95834 All payments should be sent to our lock box. Remit Address Only: Department#34327 P.O. Box 39000 San Francisco, CA 94139 Our other contact information will remain the same: Telephone: (916) 263-3600 Fax: (916) 263-3613 Website: www.cpshr.us Please accept this letter as formal notice for change of address on all contracts between CPS HR Consulting and your agency. Thank you for taking the time to update your records. Feel free to contact Dimple Patel, Contracts Coordinator at dpatel@cpshr.us with any questions. Sincerely, // Cr JagNishikawa Contracts Manager t:916.263.3600 I:916.263.3613 www.cpshr.us Form W"9 Request for Taxpayer Give Form to the (Rev.December 2014) Identification Number and Certification requester. Do not Department Rwmf the Treasury send to the IRS. Intioe 1 Name(as shown on your Income tax return).Name Is required on this line;do not leave this line blank. Cooperative Personnel Services of 2 Business name/disregarded entity name,If different from above g, CPS HR Consulting a 3 Check appropriate box for federal tax classification;check only one of the following seven boxes: 4 Exemptions(codes apply only to ncertain entities,not Individuals;see m ❑ Individual/sole proprietor or ❑ C Corporation ❑ S Corporation ❑ Partnership 0 Trust/estate instructions on page 3): $ single-member LLC Exempt payee code(if any) 3 ,F'• 0Limited(lability company,Enter the tax classification(0=0 corporation,5=8 corporation,P=partnershlp)► `o 3 Note.For a single-member LLC that Is disregarded,do not check LLC;check the appropriate box In the line above for Exemption from FATCA reporting the tax classification of the single-member owner. code(if any) C E 4 ❑✓ Other(see instructions)► California Joint Powers Authority !Applies to accounts maintained outside the aa) it 6 Address(number,street,and apt.or suite no.) Requester's name and address(optional) a 2450 Del Paso Road,Suite 220 6 City,state,and ZIP code tj Sacramento,CA 95834 7 List account number(s)here(optional) Part I Taxpayer Identification Number(TIN) Enter your TIN In the appropriate box.The TIN provided must match the name given on line 1 to avoid I Social security number backup withholding.For individuals,this is generally your social security number(SSW).However,for a resident alien,sole proprietor,or disregarded entity,see the Part I Instructions on page 3.For other - - entities,it is your employer identification number(EIN).If you do not have a number,see How to get a TIN on page 3. or Note.If the account Is in more than one name,see the instructions for line 1 and the chart on page 4 for Employer identification number guidelines on whose number to enter. 6 8 - 0 0 6 7 2 0 9 Part Ii Certification Under penalties of perjury,I certify that: 1. The number shown on this form is my correct taxpayer Identification number(or I am waiting for a number to be issued to me);and 2. I am not subject to backup withholding because;(a)I am exempt from backup withholding,or(b)I have not been notified by the Internal Revenue Service(IRS)that I am subject to backup withholding as a result of a failure to report all Interest or dividends,or(c)the IRS has notified me that I am no longer subject to backup withholding;and 3. I am a U.S.citizen or other U.S.person(defined below);and 4.The FATCA code(s)entered on this form(if any)Indicating that I am exempt from FATCA reporting Is correct. Certification instructions.You must cross out item 2 above If you have been notified by the IRS that you are currently subject to backup withholding because you have failed to report all interest and dividends on your tax return. For real estate transactions,item 2 does not apply.For mortgage interest paid,acquisition or abandonment of secured property,cancellation of debt,contributions to an individual retirement arrangement(IRA),and generally,payments other than Interest and dividends,you are not required to sign the certification,but you must provide your correct TIN.See the Instructions on page 3. Sign Signature of +r (y Flare U S.parson yi f f l 1, Wof`I1'� Date Iv J General Ins#rut tions •Form 1098(home mortgage interest),1008-E(student loan Interest),1098-T (tuition) Section references are to the Internal Revenue Code unless otherwise noted, •Form 1099-C(canceled debt) Future developments.Information about developments affecting Form W-9(such •Form 1099-A(acquisition or abandonment of secured property) as legislation enacted after we release it)Is at www.Irs.gov/fw9. Use Form W-9 only If you are a U.S.person(Including a resident alien),to Purpose of Form provide your correct TIN. An Individual or entity(Form W-9 requester)who is required to file an Information if you do not return Form W-9 to the requester with a TIN,you might be subject return with the IRS must obtain your correct taxpayer Identification number(TIN) to backup withholding.See What Is backup withholding?on page 2. which may be your social security number(SSN),Individual taxpayer Identification By signing the filled-out form,you: number((TIN),adoption taxpayer identification number(ATIN),or employer 1.Certify that the TIN you are giving Is correct(or you are waiting for a number identification number(EIN),to report on an Information return the amount paid to you,or other amount reportable on an information return,Examples of Information to be Issued), retums include,but aro not limited to,the following; 2.Certify that you are not subject to backup withholding,or •Form 1099-INT(Interest earned or paid) 3.Claim exemption tram backup withholding If you are a U.S.exempt payee.If •Form 1099-DIV(dividends,including those from stocks or mutual funds) applicable,you are also certifying that as a U.S.person,your allocable share of any partnership income from a U.S.trade or business is not subject to the •Form 1099-MISC(various types of income,prizes,awards,or gross proceeds) withholding tax on foreign partners'share of effectively connected income,and •Form 1099-5(stook or mutual fund sales and certain other transactions by 4.Certify that FATCA code(s)entered on this form(If any)Indicating that you are brokers) exempt from the FATCA reporting,Is correct.See Whet Is FATCA reporting?on •Form 1099-S(proceeds from real estate transactions) page 2 for further information. •Form 1099-K(merchant card and third party network transactions) Cat.No.10231k Form W-9(Rev.12-2014)