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MnDOT Agreement # 1002067 <br /> <br />payment of state obligations. These identification numbers may be used in the enforcement of federal and <br />state tax laws which could result in action requiring the Local Government to file state tax returns and pay <br />delinquent state tax liabilities, if any. <br />23. Defense of Claims and Lawsuits <br />If any lawsuit or claim is filed by a third party (including but not limited to the Local Government’s <br />contractors and subcontractors), arising out of trunk highway work performed pursuant to a valid work <br />order issued under this Master Contract, the Local Government will, at the discretion of and upon the <br />request of the State, tender the defense of such claims to the State or allow the State to participate in the <br />defense of such claims. The Local Government will, however, be solely responsible for defending any <br />lawsuit or claim, or any portion thereof, when the claim or cause of action asserted is based on its own <br />acts or omissions in performing or supervising the work. The Local Government will not purport to <br />represent the State in any litigation, settlement, or alternative dispute resolution process. The State will <br />not be responsible for any judgment entered against the Local Government, and will not be bound by the <br />terms of any settlement entered into by the Local Government except with the written approval of the <br />Attorney General and the Commissioner of Transportation and pursuant to applicable law. <br />24. Additional Provisions <br /> <br />[The balance of this page has intentionally been left blank – signature page follows] <br /> <br />Page 13 of 14 <br /> <br />CM Master Partnership Contract (CM Rev. 10/05/2015) <br /> <br />