(a) The Respondent and each Respondent Member acknowledges and agrees that it will not, and it will ensure that its respective Associates do not, make contact with:
(i) any governmental agency or officer;
(ii) the State or any of its Associates;
(iii) members of Parliament or their staff; or
(iv) any Project Stakeholders,
to discuss any aspect of the Project, the Invitation for EOI, the RFP or any Proposal except as provided for in the Terms and Conditions.
(b) The Respondent and each Respondent Member acknowledges and agrees that it will not offer any inducement, fee or reward to the State or any of its Associates.
(c) Any notification to be provided by the State under the Terms and Conditions will not have been given or deemed to have been given unless such notice has been given by the State Representative in writing.
(d) Unless otherwise directed or agreed by the State, all communications by, or on behalf of, the Respondent or any Respondent Member with the State, including any notices required to be provided by the Respondent under the Terms and Conditions, must be provided by the nominated Respondent Member to the State Representative.
(e) The Probity Advisor has been appointed by the State to advise on and monitor the procedural integrity of the Tender Process. The Respondent and each Respondent Member must immediately advise the Probity Advisor of any issues or concerns it has with the probity or integrity of the Tender Process, so that the matter may be considered and remedied where appropriate. When raising an issue or concern, the Respondent or relevant Respondent Member must provide any such information required by the Probity Advisor so that the Probity Advisor can appropriately address the issue or concern raised. Any contact or communication with the Probity Advisor must be disclosed to the State.
(f) The Respondent and each Respondent Member acknowledges and agrees that it will notify the State immediately if:
(i) it becomes aware of any non-compliance with this Clause 10.1; or
(ii) it has any contact with:
(1) any governmental agency or officer;
(2) the State or any of its Associates;
(3) members of Parliament or their staff; or
(4) any Project Stakeholders,
outside of the formal Tender Process in relation to any aspect of the Project, the Invitation for EOI, the RFP, or any Proposal.