(a) The State may conduct checks in relation to the Respondent, each Respondent Member and any of their respective Associates during the Tender Process in relation to probity matters (Probity Checks).
(b) The Respondent and each Respondent Member consents to such Probity Checks, agrees to procure the consents of its directors and to procure the consents of such employees respective Associates as are requested by the State, and as are required by Law to be obtained in connection with such Probity Checks.
(c) The Respondent and each Respondent Member acknowledges and agrees that the State:
(i) is not under any obligation to provide to the Respondent or any Respondent Member the results of any Probity Checks;
(ii) may take into account any matters revealed by any Probity Checks in evaluating any Proposal; and
(iii) may reject any Proposal, suspend or terminate the Respondent's or a Respondent Member's participation in the Tender Process or take such other action as it considers appropriate, in its absolute discretion, in light of matters revealed by any Probity Checks.