HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-18 Approving a State of Colorado Subaward Agreement with CDOTRESOLUTION NO. 18
Series of 2021
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A STATE OF COLORADO SUBAWARD
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF VAIL AND THE COLORADO
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
WHEREAS, the Town and the Colorado Department of Transportation wish to
enter into an agreement with the purpose of providing capital, planning and operating
assistance to support public transportation pursuant to the terms set forth in Exhibit A,
attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference (the "Agreement"),
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO THAT:
Section 1. The Town Council hereby approves the Agreement in substantially the
same form as attached hereto as Exhibit A, and in a form approved by the Town Attorney,
and authorizes the Town Manager to execute the Agreement on behalf of the Town.
Section 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
INTRODUCED, PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town
Council of the Town of Vail held this 20th day of April 2021.
__________________________
Dave Chapin, Town Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Tammy Nagel, Town Clerk
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STATE OF COLORADO SUBAWARD AGREEMENT
COVER PAGE
State Agency
Department of Transportation
Agreement Number / PO Number
21-HTR-ZL-00247 / 491002537
Subrecipient
TOWN OF VAIL
Agreement Performance Beginning Date
The Effective Date
Initial Agreement Expiration Date
December 31, 2021 Subaward Agreement Amount
Federal Funds
Maximum Amount (%)
Local Funds
Local Match Amount (%)
Agreement Total
$229,274.00
$229,274.00
$458,548.00
Fund Expenditure End Date
December 31, 2021
Agreement Authority
Authority to enter into this Agreement exists in
CRS §§43-1-106, 43-1-110, 43-1-117.5, 43-1-701,
43-1-702 and 43-2-101(4)(c), appropriated and
otherwise made available pursuant to the FAST
ACT, MAP-21, SAFETEA_LU, 23 USC §104 and
23 USC §149.
Agreement Purpose
In accordance with 49 USC §5311, the purpose of this Agreement is to provide capital, planning, and
operating assistance to states to support public transportation in rural areas with populations less than 50,000,
where many residents often rely on public transit to reach their destinations. The work to be completed under
this Agreement by the Subrecipient is more specifically described in Exhibit A.
Exhibits and Order of Precedence
The following Exhibits and attachments are included with this Agreement:
1. Exhibit A Statement of Work and Budget.
2. Exhibit B Sample Option Letter.
3. Exhibit C Federal Provisions.
4. Exhibit D Required Federal Contract/Agreement Clauses.
5. Exhibit E Verification of Payment.
In the event of a conflict or inconsistency between this Agreement and any Exhibit or attachment, such
conflict or inconsistency shall be resolved by reference to the documents in the following order of priority:
1. Exhibit C Federal Provisions.
2. Exhibit D Required Federal Contract/Agreement Clauses.
3. Colorado Special Provisions in §17 of the main body of this Agreement.
4. The provisions of the other sections of the main body of this Agreement.
5. Exhibit A Statement of Work and Budget.
6. Executed Option Letters (if any).
Principal Representatives
For the State:
Brodie Ayers
Division of Transit and Rail
Colorado Dept. of Transportation
2829 W. Howard Place
Denver, CO 80204
brodie.ayers@state.co.us
For Subrecipient:
Chris Southwick
TOWN OF VAIL
75 SOUTH FRONTAGE ROAD W
VAIL, CO 81657
csouthwick@vailgov.com
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SIGNATURE PAGE
THE PARTIES HERETO HAVE EXECUTED THIS AGREEMENT
Each person signing this Agreement represents and warrants that the signer is duly authorized to execute this
Agreement and to bind the Party authorizing such signature.
SUBRECIPIENT
TOWN OF VAIL
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
By: Print Name of Authorized Individual
Date: _________________________
STATE OF COLORADO
Jared S. Polis, Governor
Department of Transportation
Shoshana M. Lew, Executive Director
__________________________________________
By: Herman Stockinger, Deputy Director and
Director of Policy
Date: _________________________
2nd State or Subrecipient Signature if needed
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
By: Print Name of Authorized Individual
Date: _________________________
LEGAL REVIEW
Philip J. Weiser, Attorney General
__________________________________________
By: Assistant Attorney General
Date: __________________________
In accordance with §24-30-202, C.R.S., this Agreement is not valid until signed and dated below by the State
Controller or an authorized delegate.
STATE CONTROLLER
Robert Jaros, CPA, MBA, JD
___________________________________________
By: Department of Transportation
Effective Date:_____________________
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. PARTIES.................................................................................................................................................3
2. TERM AND EFFECTIVE DATE .......................................................................................................... 3
3. DEFINITIONS ........................................................................................................................................ 4
4. STATEMENT OF WORK AND BUDGET ........................................................................................... 6
5. PAYMENTS TO SUBRECIPIENT ........................................................................................................ 6
6. REPORTING - NOTIFICATION ........................................................................................................... 8
7. SUBRECIPIENT RECORDS ................................................................................................................. 9
8. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION - STATE RECORDS .................................................................... 9
9. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ............................................................................................................... 10
10. INSURANCE ........................................................................................................................................ 11
11. BREACH OF AGREEMENT ............................................................................................................... 12
12. REMEDIES ........................................................................................................................................... 12
13. DISPUTE RESOLUTION .................................................................................................................... 14
14. NOTICES and REPRESENTATIVES .................................................................................................. 14
15. RIGHTS IN WORK PRODUCT AND OTHER INFORMATION ...................................................... 14
16. GENERAL PROVISIONS .................................................................................................................... 15
17. COLORADO SPECIAL PROVISIONS (COLORADO FISCAL RULE 3-3) ..................................... 17
1. PARTIES
This Agreement is entered into by and between Subrecipient named on the Cover Page for this Agreement (the
Subrecipient State agency named on the Cover
Page for this Agreement (the Subrecipient and the State agree to the terms and conditions in this
Agreement.
2. TERM AND EFFECTIVE DATE
A. Effective Date
This Agreement shall not be valid or enforceable until the Effective Date, and the Grant Funds shall be
expended by the Fund Expenditure End Date shown on the Cover Page for this Agreement. The State shall
not be bound by any provision of this Agreement before the Effective Date, and shall have no obligation to
pay Subrecipient for any Work performed or expense incurred before the Effective Date, except as described
in §5.D, or after the Fund Expenditure End Date.
B. Initial Term
Agreement shall commence on the Agreement Performance
Beginning Date shown on the Cover Page for this Agreement and shall terminate on the Initial Agreement
Expiratio unless sooner terminated
or further extended in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
C. Extension Terms -
The State, at its discretion, shall have the option to extend the performance under this Agreement beyond the
Initial Term for a period, or for successive periods, of one year or less at the same rates and under the same
terms specified in this . In order to exercise this option,
the State shall provide written notice to Subrecipient in a form substantially equivalent to the Sample Option
Letter attached to this Agreement.
D. End of Term Extension
If this Agreement approaches the end of its Initial Term, or any Extension Term then in place, the State, at
its discretion, upon written notice to Subrecipient in a form substantially equivalent to the Sample Option
Letter attached to this Agreement, may unilaterally extend such Initial Term or Extension Term for a period
not to exceed two months
are available or not. The provisions of this Agreement in effect when such notice is given shall remain in
effect during the End of Term Extension. The End of Term Extension shall automatically terminate upon
execution of a replacement Agreement or modification extending the total term of this Agreement.
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E. Early Termination in the Public Interest
The State is entering into this Agreement to serve the public interest of the State of Colorado as determined
by its Governor, General Assembly, or Courts. If this Agreement ceases to further the public interest of the
State, the State, in its discretion, may terminate this Agreement in whole or in part. A determination that this
Agreement should be terminated in the public interest shall not be equivalent to a State right to terminate for
convenience. This subsection shall not apply to a termination of this Agreement by the State for Breach of
Agreement by Subrecipient, which shall be governed by §12.A.i.
i. Method and Content
The State shall notify Subrecipient of such termination in accordance with §14. The notice shall specify
the effective date of the termination and whether it affects all or a portion of this Agreement, and shall
include, to the extent practicable, the public interest justification for the termination.
ii. Obligations and Rights
Upon receipt of a termination notice for termination in the public interest, Subrecipient shall be subject
to the rights and obligations set forth in §12.A.i.a.
iii. Payments
If the State terminates this Agreement in the public interest, the State shall pay Subrecipient an amount
equal to the percentage of the total reimbursement payable under this Agreement that corresponds to the
percentage of Work satisfactorily completed and accepted, as determined by the State, less payments
previously made. Additionally, if this Agreement is less than 60% completed, as determined by the State,
the State may reimburse Subrecipient for a portion of actual out-of-pocket expenses, not otherwise
reimbursed under this Agreement, incurred by Subrecipient which are directly attributable to the
uncompleted portion of obligations, provided that the sum of any and all reimbursement
shall not exceed the Subaward Maximum Amount payable to Subrecipient hereunder.
F.
Subrecipient may request termination of this Agreement by sending notice to the State, or to the Federal
Awarding Agency with a copy to the State, which includes the reasons for the termination and the effective
date of the termination. If this Agreement is terminated in this manner, then Subrecipient shall return any
advanced payments made for work that will not be performed prior to the effective date of the termination.
3. DEFINITIONS
The following terms shall be construed and interpreted as follows:
A. Agreement
by reference, all referenced statutes, rules and cited authorities, and any future modifications thereto.
B. Award
The terms and conditions of the Federal Award flow down to the Award unless the terms and conditions of
the Federal Award specifically indicate otherwise.
C. Breach of Agreement means the failure of a Party to perform any of its obligations in accordance with
this Agreement, in whole or in part or in a timely or satisfactory manner. The institution of proceedings under
any bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar law, by or against Subrecipient, or the appointment of
a receiver or similar officer for Subrecipient or any of its property, which is not vacated or fully stayed within
30 days after the institution of such proceeding, shall also constitute a breach. If Subrecipient is debarred or
suspended under §24-109-105, C.R.S., at any time during the term of this Agreement, then such debarment
or suspension shall constitute a breach.
D. Budget
E. Business Day other than Saturday, Sunday, or a legal holiday as listed in §24-11-101(1),
C.R.S.
F. CORA pen Records Act, §§24-72-200.1, et. seq., C.R.S.
G. Deliverable the outcome to be achieved or output to be provided, in the form of a tangible or
intangible Good or Service that is produced as a result of Subrecipient
by Subrecipient.
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H. Effective Date
Controller or designee, as shown on the Signature Page for this Agreement.
I. End of Term Extension defined in §2.D.
J. Exhibits Agreement as shown on the Cover Page
for this Agreement.
K. Extension Term §2.C.
L. Federal Award an award of Federal financial assistance or a cost-reimbursement contract, under
the Federal Acquisition Regulations or by a formula or block grant, by a Federal Awarding Agency to the
rms and conditions of the Federal
Award. The term does not include payments to a Subrecipient or payments to an individual that is a
beneficiary of a Federal program.
M. Federal Awarding Agency ent. Federal
Transit Administration (FTA) is the Federal Awarding Agency for the Federal Award which is the subject of
this Agreement.
N. FTA means Federal Transit Administration.
O. Goods Subrecipient as set forth in this
Agreement and shall include any movable material acquired, produced, or delivered by Subrecipient in
connection with the Services.
P. Grant Funds herwise made
available for payment by the State under this Agreement.
Q. Incident
unauthorized access, loss, disclosure, modification, disruption, or destruction of any communications or
information resources of the State, which are included as part of the Work, as described in §§24-37.5-401,
et. seq., C.R.S. Incidents include, without limitation (i) successful attempts to gain unauthorized access to a
State system or State Records regardless of where such information is located; (ii) unwanted disruption or
denial of service; (iii) the unauthorized use of a State system for the processing or storage of data; or (iv)
changes to State system hardware, firmware,
instruction, or consent.
R. Initial Term §2.B.
S. Master Agreement means the FTA Master Agreement document incorporated by reference and made part
assistance awarded by FTA.
T. Matching Funds atch) means the funds provided by Subrecipient as a match
required to receive the Grant Funds and includes in-kind contribution.
U. Party
V. PII tifiable information including, without limitation, any information maintained
n name, or biometric records. PII includes,
but is not limited to, all information defined as personally identifiable information in §§24-72-501 and 24-
73-101, C.R.S.
W. Recipient s of this Agreement, for the
purposes of this Federal Award.
X. Services
include any services to be rendered by Subrecipient in connection with the Goods.
Y. State Confidential Information
State Confidential Information shall include but is not limited to PII and State personnel records not subject
to disclosure under CORA. State Confidential Information shall not include information or data concerning
individuals that is not deemed confidential but nevertheless belongs to the State, which has been
communicated, furnished, or disclosed by the State to Subrecipient which (i) is subject to disclosure pursuant
to CORA; (ii) is already known to Subrecipient without restrictions at the time of its disclosure to
Subrecipient; (iii) is or subsequently becomes publicly available without breach of any obligation owed by
Subrecipient to the State; (iv) is disclosed to Subrecipient, without confidentiality obligations, by a third party
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who has the right to disclose such information; or (v) was independently developed without reliance on any
State Confidential Information.
Z. State Fiscal Rules e fiscal rules promulgated by the Colorado State Controller pursuant to §24-
30-202(13)(a), C.R.S.
AA. State Fiscal Year -month period beginning on July 1 of each calendar year and ending on June
30 of the following calendar year. If a single calendar year follows the term, then it means the State Fiscal
Year ending in that calendar year.
BB. State Records
CC. Subaward Maximum Amount l of Grant Funds for this Agreement.
DD. Subcontractor any third party engaged by Subrecipient to aid in performance of the Work.
-recipients of Grant Funds.
EE. Subrecipient -Federal entity that receives a sub-award from a Recipient to carry out part of a
Federal program but does not include an individual that is a beneficiary of such program. A Subrecipient may
also be a recipient of other Federal Awards directly from a Federal Awarding Agency. For the purposes of
this Agreement, Contractor is a Subrecipient.
FF. Uniform Guidance
Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, 2 CFR Part 200, commonly known as the
-21, A-87, A-110, A-122, A-89, A-
102, and A-133, and the guidance in Circular A-50 on Single Audit Act follow-up.
GG. Work this Agreement.
HH. Work Product
including drafts. Work Product includes, but is not limited to, documents, text, software (including source
code), research, reports, proposals, specifications, plans, notes, studies, data, images, photographs, negatives,
pictures, drawings, designs, models, surveys, maps, materials, ideas, concepts, know-how, information, and
de any material that was developed prior to the
Effective Date that is used, without modification, in the performance of the Work.
Any other term used in this Agreement that is defined elsewhere in this Agreement or in an Exhibit shall be
construed and interpreted as defined in that section.
4. STATEMENT OF WORK AND BUDGET
Subrecipient shall complete the Work as described in this Agreement and in accordance with the provisions of
Exhibit A. The State shall have no liability to compensate Subrecipient for the delivery of any goods or the
performance of any services that are not specifically set forth in this Agreement.
5. PAYMENTS TO SUBRECIPIENT
A. Subaward Maximum Amount
Payments to Subrecipient are limited to the unpaid, obligated balance of the Grant Funds. The State shall not
pay Subrecipient any amount under this Agreement that exceeds the Subaward Maximum Amount shown on
.
B. Payment Procedures
i. Invoices and Payment
a. The State shall pay Subrecipient in the amounts and in accordance with the schedule and other
conditions set forth in Exhibit A.
b. Subrecipient shall initiate payment requests by invoice to the State, in a form and manner approved
by the State.
c. The State shall pay each invoice within 45 days following
as the amount invoiced correctly represents Work completed by Subrecipient and previously
accepted by the State during the term that the invoice covers. If the State determines that the amount
of any invoice is not correct, then Subrecipient shall make all changes necessary to correct that
invoice.
d. The acceptance of an invoice shall not constitute acceptance of any Work performed or Deliverables
provided under this Agreement.
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ii. Interest
Amounts not paid by the State within 45 days shall bear interest
on the unpaid balance beginning on the 45th day at the rate of 1% per month, as required by §24-30-
202(24)(a), C.R.S., until paid in full; provided, however, that interest shall not accrue on unpaid amounts
that the State disputes in writing. Subrecipient shall invoice the State separately for accrued interest on
delinquent amounts, and the invoice shall reference the delinquent payment, the number of days interest
to be paid and the interest rate.
iii. Payment Disputes
If Subrecipient disputes any calculation, determination or amount of any payment, Subrecipient shall
notify the State in writing of its dispute within 30 days following the ea
receipt of the payment or notification of the determination or calculation of the payment by the State.
The State will review the information presented by Subrecipient and may make changes to its
determination based on this review. The calculation, determination or payment amount that results from
a dispute under this subsection shall be due until after the State has concluded its review, and the State
shall not pay any interest on any amount during the period it is subject to dispute under this subsection.
iv. Available Funds-Contingency-Termination
The State is prohibited by law from making commitments beyond the term of the current State Fiscal
Year. Payment to Subrecipient beyond the current State Fiscal Year is contingent on the appropriation
and continuing availability of Grant Funds in any subsequent year (as provided in the Colorado Special
Provisions). If federal funds or funds from any other non-State funds constitute all or some of the Grant
Funds, obligation to pay Subrecipient shall be contingent upon such non-State funding
continuing to be made available for payment. Payments to be made pursuant to this Agreement shall be
made only from Grant Funds,
remaining of such Grant Funds. If State, federal or other funds are not appropriated, or otherwise become
unavailable to fund this Agreement, the State may, upon written notice, terminate this Agreement, in
whole or in part, without incurring further liability. The State shall, however, remain obligated to pay
for Services and Goods that are delivered and accepted prior to the effective date of notice of termination,
and this termination shall otherwise be treated as if this Agreement were terminated in the public interest
as described in §2.E.
v. Federal Recovery
The close-out of a Federal Award does not affect the right of the Federal Awarding Agency or the State
to disallow costs and recover funds on the basis of a later audit or other review. Any cost disallowance
recovery is to be made within the Record Retention Period, as defined below.
C. Matching Funds
Subrecipient shall provide Matching Funds as provided in Exhibit A. Subrecipient shall have raised the full
amount of Matching Funds prior to the Effective Date and shall report to the State regarding the status of
such funds upon request. Subrecipient or any part of any Matching Funds, whether
direct or contingent, only extends to funds duly and lawfully appropriated for the purposes of this Agreement
by the authorized representatives of Subrecipient and paid into Subrecipient or bank account.
Subrecipient Subrecipient Exhibit
A has been legally appropriated for the purposes of this Agreement by its authorized representatives and paid
into its treasury or bank account. Subrecipient does not by this Agreement irrevocably pledge present cash
reserves for payments in future fiscal years, and this Agreement is not intended to create a multiple-fiscal
year debt of Subrecipient. Subrecipient shall not pay or be liable for any claimed interest, late charges, fees,
taxes or penalties of any nature, except as required by Subrecipient policies.
D. Reimbursement of Subrecipient Costs
i. The State shall reimburse Subrecipient for the federal share of properly documented allowable costs
related to the Work after review and approval thereof, subject to the provisions of §5, this Agreement,
and Exhibit A. However, any costs incurred by Subrecipient prior to the Effective Date shall not be
reimbursed absent specific allowance of pre-award costs and indication that the Federal Award funding
is retroactive. The State shall pay Subrecipient for costs or expenses incurred or performance by the
Subrecipient prior to the Effective Date, only if (1) the Grant Funds involve federal funding and (2)
federal laws, rules, and regulations applicable to the Work provide for such retroactive payments to the
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Subrecipient. Any such retroactive payments shall comply with State Fiscal Rules and be made in
accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.
ii. The State shall reimburse Subrecipient Subaward Maximum
Amount shown on the Cover Page of this Agreement and on Exhibit A for all allowable costs described
in this Agreement and shown in Exhibit A, except that Subrecipient may adjust the amounts between
each line item of Exhibit A without formal modification to this Agreement as long as the Subrecipient
provides notice to the State of the change, the change does not modify the Subaward Maximum Amount
or the Subaward Maximum Amount for any federal fiscal year or State Fiscal Year, and the change does
not modify any requirements of the Work.
iii. The State shall only reimburse allowable costs described in this Agreement and shown in the Budget if
those costs are:
a. Reasonable and necessary to accomplish the Work and for the Goods and Services provided; and
b. Equal to the actual net cost to Subrecipient (i.e. the price paid minus any items of value received by
Subrecipient that reduce the cost actually incurred).
iv. Subrecipient
for this Agreement, or after any phase performance period end date for a respective phase of the Work,
shall not be reimbursable. Subrecipient shall initiate any payment request by submitting invoices to the
State in the form and manner set forth and approved by the State.
E. Close-Out
Subrecipient shall close out this Award within 45 days after the Fund Expenditure End Date shown on the
Cover Page for this Agreement. To complete close-out, Subrecipient shall submit to the State all Deliverables
(including documentation) as defined in this Agreement and Subrecipient
invoice. The State will withhold 5% of allowable costs until all final documentation has been submitted and
accepted by the State as substantially complete. If the Federal Awarding Agency has not closed this Federal
Award within one year and 90 days after the Fund Expenditure End Date shown on the Cover Page for this
Agreement due to Subrecipient Subrecipient may be
prohibited from applying for new Federal Awards through the State until such documentation is submitted
and accepted.
6. REPORTING - NOTIFICATION
A. Quarterly Reports
In addition to any reports required pursuant to any other Exhibit, for any Agreement having a term longer
than three months, Subrecipient shall submit, on a quarterly basis, a written report specifying progress made
for each specified performance measure and standard in this Agreement. Such progress report shall be in
accordance with the procedures developed and prescribed by the State. Progress reports shall be submitted
to the State not later than five Business Days following the end of each calendar quarter or at such time as
otherwise specified by the State.
B. Litigation Reporting
If Subrecipient is served with a pleading or other document in connection with an action before a court or
other administrative decision making body, and such pleading or document relates to this Agreement or may
ithin 10
days after being served, notify the State of such action and deliver copies of such pleading or document to
C. Performance and Final Status
Subrecipient shall submit all financial, performance and other reports to the State no later than 45 calendar
days after the end of the Initial Term if no Extension Terms are exercised, or the final Extension Term
D. Violations Reporting
Subrecipient shall disclose, in a timely manner, in writing to the State and the Federal Awarding Agency, all
violations of federal or State criminal law involving fraud, bribery, or gratuity violations potentially affecting
the Federal Award. The State or the Federal Awarding Agency may impose any penalties for noncompliance
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allowed under 2 CFR Part 180 and 31 U.S.C. 3321, which may include, without limitation, suspension or
debarment.
7. SUBRECIPIENT RECORDS
A. Maintenance
Subrecipient shall make, keep, maintain, and allow inspection and monitoring by the State of a complete file
of all records, documents, communications, notes and other written materials, electronic media files, and
communications, pertaining in any manner to the Work and the delivery of Services (including, but not
.
Subrecipient shall maintain such records for a period of three years following the date of submission to the
State of the final expenditure report, or if this Award is renewed quarterly or annually, from the date of the
submission of each quarterly or annual report, respectively (f any litigation,
claim, or audit related to this Award starts before expiration of the Record Retention Period, the Record
Retention Period shall extend until all litigation, claims, or audit findings have been resolved and final action
taken by the State or Federal Awarding Agency. The Federal Awarding Agency, a cognizant agency for audit,
oversight or indirect costs, and the State, may notify Subrecipient in writing that the Record Retention Period
shall be extended. For records for real property and equipment, the Record Retention Period shall extend
three years following final disposition of such property.
B. Inspection
Subrecipient shall permit the State, the federal government, and any other duly authorized agent of a
governmental agency to audit, inspect, examine, excerpt, copy and transcribe Subrecipient Records during
the Record Retention Period. Subrecipient shall make Subrecipient Records available during normal business
reed upon times or locations, upon
notice, or no notice, is necessary to protect the interests of the State.
C. Monitoring
The State, the federal government, and any other duly authorized agent of a governmental agency, in its
discretion, may monitor procedures
as determined by the State or that governmental entity. Subrecipient shall allow the State to perform all
Agreement. The State shall have the right, in its sole discretion, to change its monitoring procedures and
requirements at any time during the term of this Agreement. The State shall
performance in a manner that does not unduly interfere with performance of the Work.
D. Final Audit Report
Subrecipient shall promptly submit to the State a copy of any final audit report of an audit performed on
by Subrecipient or a third party. Additionally, if Subrecipient is required to perform a single audit under 2
CFR 200.501, et. seq., then Subrecipient shall submit a copy of the results of that audit to the State within
the same timelines as the submission to the federal government.
8. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION - STATE RECORDS
A. Confidentiality
Subrecipient shall keep confidential, and cause all Subcontractors to keep confidential, all State Records,
unless those State Records are publicly available. Subrecipient shall not, without prior written approval of
the State, use, publish, copy, disclose to any third party, or permit the use by any third party of any State
Records, except as otherwise stated in this Agreement, permitted by law or approved in writing by the State.
Subrecipient shall provide for the security of all State Confidential Information in accordance with all
applicable laws, rules, policies, publications, and guidelines. Subrecipient shall immediately forward any
request or demand for State Records to the identified on the Cover Page of
the Agreement.
B. Other Entity Access and Nondisclosure Agreements
Subrecipient may provide State Records to its agents, employees, assigns and Subcontractors as necessary to
perform the Work, but shall restrict access to State Confidential Information to those agents, employees,
assigns and Subcontractors who require access to perform their obligations under this Agreement.
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Subrecipient shall ensure all such agents, employees, assigns, and Subcontractors sign agreements containing
nondisclosure provisions at least as protective as those in this Agreement, and that the nondisclosure
provisions are in force at all times the agent, employee, assign or Subcontractor has access to any State
Confidential Information. Subrecipient shall provide copies of those signed nondisclosure provisions to the
State upon execution of the nondisclosure provisions if requested by the State.
C. Use, Security, and Retention
Subrecipient shall use, hold and maintain State Confidential Information in compliance with any and all
applicable laws and regulations only in facilities located within the United States, and shall maintain a secure
environment that ensures confidentiality of all State Confidential Information. Subrecipient shall provide the
State with access, subject t
monitoring access and use of State Confidential Information and evaluating security control effectiveness.
Upon the expiration or termination of this Agreement, Subrecipient shall return State Records provided to
Subrecipient or destroy such State Records and certify to the State that it has done so, as directed by the State.
If Subrecipient is prevented by law or regulation from returning or destroying State Confidential Information,
Subrecipient warrants it will guarantee the confidentiality of, and cease to use, such State Confidential
Information.
D. Incident Notice and Remediation
If Subrecipient becomes aware of any Incident, Subrecipient shall notify the State immediately and cooperate
with the State regarding recovery, remediation, and the necessity to involve law enforcement, as determined
by the State. Unless Subrecipient can establish that Subrecipient and its agents, employees, and
Subcontractors are not the cause or source of the Incident, Subrecipient shall be responsible for the cost of
notifying each person who may have been impacted by the Incident. After an Incident, Subrecipient shall
take steps to reduce the risk of incurring a similar type of Incident in the future as directed by the State, which
may include, but is not limited to, developing and implementing a remediation plan that is approved by the
State at no additional cost to the State. The State may adjust or direct modifications to this plan, in its sole
discretion and Subrecipient shall make all modifications as directed by the State. If Subrecipient cannot
produce its analysis and plan within the allotted time, the State, in its sole discretion, may perform such
analysis and produce a remediation plan, and Subrecipient shall reimburse the State for the reasonable costs
thereof. The State may, in its sole discretion and at Subrecipient Subrecipient to
engage the services of an independent, qualified, State-approved third party to conduct a security audit.
Subrecipient shall provide the State with the results of such audit and evidence of Subrecipient
remediation in response to any negative findings.
E. Data Protection and Handling
Subrecipient shall ensure that all State Records and Work Product in the possession of Subrecipient or any
Subcontractors are protected and handled in accordance with the requirements of this Agreement, including
the requirements of any Exhibits hereto, at all times. As used in this section, the protections afforded Work
Product only apply to Work Product that requires confidential treatment.
F. Safeguarding PII
If Subrecipient or any of its Subcontractors will or may receive PII under this Agreement, Subrecipient shall
provide for the security of such PII, in a manner and form acceptable to the State, including, without
limitation, State non-disclosure requirements, use of appropriate technology, security practices, computer
access security, data access security, data storage encryption, data transmission encryption, security
--73-
103(1)(i), C.R.S., and shall maintain security procedures and practices consistent with §§24-73-101 et seq.,
C.R.S.
9. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
A. Actual Conflicts of Interest
Subrecipient shall not engage in any business or activities or maintain any relationships that conflict in any
way with the full performance of the obligations of Subrecipient under this Agreement. Such a conflict of
provide any tangible personal benefit to an employee of the State, or any member of his or her immediate
family or his or her partner, related to the award of, entry into or management or oversight of this Agreement.
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B. Apparent Conflicts of Interest
Subrecipient acknowledges that, with respect to this Agreement, even the appearance of a conflict of interest
shall be harmful Subrecipient shall refrain
from any practices, activities or relationships that reasonably appear to be in conflict with the full
performance of eement.
C. Disclosure to the State
If a conflict or the appearance of a conflict arises, or if Subrecipient is uncertain whether a conflict or the
appearance of a conflict has arisen, Subrecipient shall submit to the State a disclosure statement setting forth
Failure to promptly submit a disclosure statement or to
actual or apparent conflict constitutes a breach of this Agreement.
D. Subrecipient acknowledges that all State employees are subject to the ethical principles described in §24-18-
105, C.R.S. Subrecipient further acknowledges that State employees may be subject to the requirements of
§24-18-105, C.R.S., with regard to this Agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, an actual or apparent conflict
of interest shall exist if Subrecipient employs or contracts with any State employee, any former State
immediate family member of such current or former State employee. Subrecipient shall provide a disclosure
statement as described in §9.C. no later than ten days following entry into a contractual or employment
relationship as described in this section. Failure to timely submit a disclosure statement shall constitute a
Breach of Agreement. Subrecipient may also be subject to such penalties as are allowed by law.
10. INSURANCE
Subrecipient shall obtain and maintain, and ensure that each Subcontractor shall obtain and maintain, insurance
as specified in this section at all times during the term of this Agreement. All insurance policies required by this
Agreement that are not provided through self-insurance shall be issued by insurance companies as approved by
the State.
A.
Workers compensation insurance as required by state statute, and employers liability insurance covering
all Subrecipient or Subcontractor employees acting within the course and scope of their employment.
B. General Liability
Commercial general liability insurance covering premises operations, fire damage, independent contractors,
products and completed operations, blanket contractual liability, personal injury, and advertising liability
with minimum limits as follows:
i. $1,000,000 each occurrence;
ii. $1,000,000 general aggregate;
iii. $1,000,000 products and completed operations aggregate; and
iv. $50,000 any 1 fire.
C. Automobile Liability
Automobile liability insurance covering any auto (including owned, hired and non-owned autos) with a
minimum limit of $1,000,000 each accident combined single limit.
D. Additional Insured
The State shall be named as additional insured on all commercial general liability policies (leases and
construction contracts require additional insured coverage for completed operations) required of Subrecipient
and Subcontractors.
E. Primacy of Coverage
Coverage required of Subrecipient and each Subcontractor shall be primary over any insurance or self-
insurance program carried by Subrecipient or the State.
F. Cancellation
All insurance policies shall include provisions preventing cancellation or non-renewal, except for
cancellation based on non-payment of premiums, without at least 30 days prior notice to Subrecipient and
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Subrecipient shall forward such notice to the State in accordance with §14 within seven days of
receipt of such notice.
G. Subrogation Waiver
All insurance policies secured or maintained by Subrecipient or its Subcontractors in relation to this
Agreement shall include clauses stating that each carrier shall waive all rights of recovery under subrogation
or otherwise against Subrecipient or the State, its agencies, institutions, organizations, officers, agents,
employees, and volunteers.
H. Public Entities
If Subrecipient is a "public entity" within the meaning of the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, §24-
10-101, et seq., C.R.S. Subrecipient shall maintain, in lieu of the liability insurance requirements
stated above, at all times during the term of this Agreement such liability insurance, by commercial policy or
self-insurance, as is necessary to meet its liabilities under the GIA. If a Subcontractor is a public entity within
the meaning of the GIA, Subrecipient shall ensure that the Subcontractor maintain at all times during the
terms of this Subrecipient, in lieu of the liability insurance requirements stated above, such liability insurance,
by commercial policy or self-
GIA.
I. Certificates
For each insurance plan provided by Subrecipient under this Agreement, Subrecipient shall provide to the
State certificates evidencing insurance coverage required in this Agreement prior to the
Effective Date. Subrecipient shall provide to the State certificates evidencing Subcontractor insurance
is not in effect as of the Effective Date, Subrecipient shall provide to the State certificates showing
Subcontractor insurance coverage required under this Agreement within seven Business Days following
No later than 15 days before the expiration date of
or any coverage, Subrecipient shall deliver to the State certificates of insurance evidencing
renewals of coverage. At any other time during the term of this Agreement, upon request by the State,
Subrecipient shall, within seven Business Days following the request by the State, supply to the State
evidence satisfactory to the State of compliance with the provisions of this section.
11. BREACH OF AGREEMENT
In the event of a Breach of Agreement, the aggrieved Party shall give written notice of breach to the other
Party. If the notified Party does not cure the Breach of Agreement, at its sole expense, within 30 days after
the delivery of written notice, the Party may exercise any of the remedies as described in §12 for that Party.
Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, the State, in its discretion, need not provide
notice or a cure period and may immediately terminate this Agreement in whole or in part or institute any
other remedy in this Agreement in order to protect the public interest of the State; or if Subrecipient is
debarred or suspended under §24-109-105, C.R.S., the State, in its discretion, need not provide notice or cure
period and may terminate this Agreement in whole or in part or institute any other remedy in this Agreement
as of the date that the debarment or suspension takes effect.
12. REMEDIES
A.
If Subrecipient is in breach under any provision of this Agreement and fails to cure such breach, the State,
following the notice and cure period set forth in §11, shall have all of the remedies listed in this section in
addition to all other remedies set forth in this Agreement or at law. The State may exercise any or all of the
remedies available to it, in its discretion, concurrently or consecutively.
i. Termination for Breach of Agreement
he State may terminate this entire Agreement or any part
of this Agreement. Additionally, if Subrecipient fails to comply with any terms of the Federal Award,
then the State may, in its discretion or at the direction of a Federal Awarding Agency, terminate this
entire Agreement or any part of this Agreement. Subrecipient shall continue performance of this
Agreement to the extent not terminated, if any.
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a. Obligations and Rights
To the extent specified in any termination notice, Subrecipient shall not incur further obligations or
render further performance past the effective date of such notice, and shall terminate outstanding
orders and subcontracts with third parties. However, Subrecipient shall complete and deliver to the
State all Work not cancelled by the termination notice, and may incur obligations as necessary to do
so within this Agreement At the request of the State, Subrecipient shall assign to the State
all of rights, title, and interest in and to such terminated orders or subcontracts. Upon
termination, Subrecipient shall take timely, reasonable and necessary action to protect and preserve
property in the possession of Subrecipient but in which the State has an interest.
request, Subrecipient shall return materials owned by the State
time of any termination. Subrecipient shall deliver all completed Work Product and all Work
Product that was in the process of completion to the State at the
b. Payments
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, the State shall only pay Subrecipient for accepted Work
received as of the date of termination. If, after termination by the State, the State agrees that
Subrecipient was not in breach or that action or inaction was excusable, such
termination shall be treated as a termination in the public interest, and the rights and obligations of
the Parties shall be as if this Agreement had been terminated in the public interest under §2.E.
c. Damages and Withholding
Notwithstanding any other remedial action by the State, Subrecipient shall remain liable to the State
for any damages sustained by the State in connection with any breach by Subrecipient, and the State
may withhold payment to Subrecipient until such
time as the exact amount of damages due to the State from Subrecipient is determined. The State
may withhold any amount that may be due Subrecipient as the State deems necessary to protect the
State against loss including, without limitation, loss as a result of outstanding liens and excess costs
incurred by the State in procuring from third parties replacement Work as cover.
ii. Remedies Not Involving Termination
The State, in its discretion, may exercise one or more of the following additional remedies:
a. Suspend Performance
Suspend performance with respect to all or any portion of the Work pending
corrective action as specified by the State without entitling Subrecipient to an adjustment in price
or cost or an adjustment in the performance schedule. Subrecipient shall promptly cease performing
Work , and the State shall not be liable
for costs incurred by Subrecipient after the suspension of performance.
b. Withhold Payment
Withhold payment to Subrecipient until Subrecipient corrects its Work.
c. Deny Payment
Deny payment for Work not performed, or that due to actions or inactions, cannot be
performed or if they were performed are reasonably of no value to the state; provided, that any
denial of payment shall be equal to the value of the obligations not performed.
d. Removal
Demand immediate removal of any of Subrecipient Subcontractors from the
Work whom the State deems incompetent, careless, insubordinate, unsuitable, or otherwise
unacceptable or whose continued relation to this Agreement is deemed by the State to be contrary
e. Intellectual Property
If any Work infringes, or if the State in its sole discretion determines that any Work is likely to
infringe, a patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret or other intellectual property right, Subrecipient
shall, as approved by the State (i) secure that right to use such Work for the State and Subrecipient;
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(ii) replace the Work with noninfringing Work or modify the Work so that it becomes noninfringing;
or, (iii)remove any infringing Work and refund the amount paid for such Work to the State.
B.
If the State is in breach of any provision of this Agreement and does not cure such breach, Subrecipient,
following the notice and cure period in §11 and the dispute resolution process in §13 shall have all remedies
available at law and equity.
13. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
A. Initial Resolution
Except as herein specifically provided otherwise, disputes concerning the performance of this Agreement
which cannot be resolved by the designated Agreement representatives shall be referred in writing to a senior
departmental management staff member designated by the State and a senior manager designated by
Subrecipient for resolution.
B. Resolution of Controversies
If the initial resolution described in §13.A fails to resolve the dispute within 10 Business Days, Subrecipient
shall submit any alleged breach of this Agreement by the State to the Procurement Official of the State
Agency named on the Cover Page of this Agreement as described in §24-101-301(30), C.R.S., for resolution
following the same resolution of controversies process as described in §§24-106-109, and 24-109-101.1
through 24-109-
to
the executive director of the Department of Personnel and Administration, or their delegate, in the same
manner as described in the Resolution Statutes before Subrecipient pursues any further action. Except as
otherwise stated in this Section, all requirements of the Resolution Statutes shall apply including, without
limitation, time limitations regardless of whether the Colorado Procurement Code applies to this Agreement.
14. NOTICES and REPRESENTATIVES
Each individual identified as a Principal Representative on the Cover Page for this Agreement shall be the
principal representative of the designating Party. All notices required or permitted to be given under this
Agreement shall be in writing, and shall be delivered (A) by hand with receipt required, (B) by certified or
on the Cover Page for this
Agreement or (C) as an email with read receipt requested to the principal representative at the email address, if
any, set forth on the Cover Page for this Agreement. If a Party delivers a notice to another through email and the
email is undeliverable, then, unless the Party has been provided with an alternate email contact, the Party
delivering the notice shall deliver the notice by hand with receipt required or by certified or registered mail to
ative at the address set forth on the Cover Page for this Agreement. Either Party
may change its principal representative or principal representative contact information, or may designate specific
other individuals to receive certain types of notices in addition to or in lieu of a principal representative, by notice
submitted in accordance with this section without a formal amendment to this Agreement. Unless otherwise
provided in this Agreement, notices shall be effective upon delivery of the written notice.
15. RIGHTS IN WORK PRODUCT AND OTHER INFORMATION
A. Work Product
Subrecipient agrees to provide to the State a royalty-free, non-exclusive and irrevocable license to reproduce
publish or otherwise use and to authorize others to use the Work Product described herein, for the Federal
and State purposes. All Work Product shall be delivered to the State by Subrecipient
upon completion or termination hereof.
B. Exclusive Property of the State
Except to the extent specifically provided elsewhere in this Agreement, all State Records, documents, text,
software (including source code), research, reports, proposals, specifications, plans, notes, studies, data,
images, photographs, negatives, pictures, drawings, designs, models, surveys, maps, materials, ideas,
concepts, know-how, and information provided by or on behalf of the State to Subrecipient are the exclusive
property of the State (collecti Subrecipient shall not use, willingly allow, cause or
permit Work Product or State Materials to be used for any purpose other than the performance of
obligations in this Agreement without the prior written consent of the State. Upon termination
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of this Agreement for any reason, Subrecipient shall provide all Work Product and State Materials to the
State in a form and manner as directed by the State.
C. Exclusive Property of Subrecipient
Subrecipient retains the exclusive rights, title, and ownership to any and all pre-existing materials owned or
licensed to Subrecipient including, but not limited to, all pre-existing software, licensed products, associated
source code, machine code, text images, audio and/or video, and third-party materials, delivered by
Subrecipient under this Agreement, whether incorporated in a Deliverable or necessary to use a Deliverable
Subrecipient Subrecipient Property shall be licensed to the State as set forth in this
Agreement or a State approved license agreement: (i) entered into as exhibits to this Agreement, (ii) obtained
by the State from the applicable third-party vendor, or (iii) in the case of open source software, the license
terms set forth in the applicable open source license agreement.
16. GENERAL PROVISIONS
A. Assignment
rights and obligations under this Agreement are personal and may not be transferred or
assigned without the prior, written consent of the State. Any attempt at assignment or transfer without such
consent shall be void. Any assignment or transfer of rights and obligations approved by the
State shall be subject to the provisions of this Agreement.
B. Subcontracts
Subrecipient shall not enter into any subaward or subcontract in connection with its obligations under this
Agreement without the prior, written approval of the State. Subrecipient shall submit to the State a copy of
each such subaward or subcontract upon request by the State. All subawards and subcontracts entered into
by Subrecipient in connection with this Agreement shall comply with all applicable federal and state laws
and regulations, shall provide that they are governed by the laws of the State of Colorado, and shall be subject
to all provisions of this Agreement. If the entity with whom Subrecipient enters into a subcontract or
subaward would also be considered a Subrecipient, then the subcontract or subaward entered into by
Subrecipient shall also contain provisions permitting both Subrecipient and the State to perform all
monitoring of that Subcontractor in accordance with the Uniform Guidance.
C. Binding Effect
Except as otherwise provided in §16.A, all provisions of this Agreement, including the benefits and burdens,
shall extend to and be
D. Authority
Each Party represents and warrants to the other that the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the
E. Captions and References
The captions and headings in this Agreement are for convenience of reference only, and shall not be used to
interpret, define, or limit its provisions. All references in this Agreement to sections (whether spelled out or
using the § symbol), subsections, exhibits or other attachments, are references to sections, subsections,
exhibits or other attachments contained herein or incorporated as a part hereof, unless otherwise noted.
F. Counterparts
This Agreement may be executed in multiple, identical, original counterparts, each of which shall be deemed
to be an original, but all of which, taken together, shall constitute one and the same agreement.
G. Entire Understanding
This Agreement represents the complete integration of all understandings between the Parties related to the
Work, and all prior representations and understandings related to the Work, oral or written, are merged into
this Agreement. Prior or contemporaneous additions, deletions, or other changes to this Agreement shall not
have any force or effect whatsoever, unless embodied herein.
H. Digital Signatures
If any signatory signs this Agreement using a digital signature in accordance with the Colorado State
Controller Contract, Grant and Purchase Order Policies regarding the use of digital signatures issued under
the State Fiscal Rules, then any agreement or consent to use digital signatures within the electronic system
through which that signatory signed shall be incorporated into this Agreement by reference.
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I. Modification
Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, any modification to this Agreement shall only be effective
if agreed to in a formal amendment to this Agreement, properly executed and approved in accordance with
applicable Colorado State law and State Fiscal Rules. Modifications permitted under this Agreement, other
than Agreement amendments, shall conform to the policies issued by the Colorado State Controller.
J. Statutes, Regulations, Fiscal Rules, and Other Authority.
Any reference in this Agreement to a statute, regulation, State Fiscal Rule, fiscal policy or other authority
shall be interpreted to refer to such authority then current, as may have been changed or amended since the
Effective Date of this Agreement.
K. External Terms and Conditions
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the State shall not be subject to any provision included in
provision incorporated into any click-through or online agreements related to the Work unless that provision
is specifically referenced in this Agreement.
L. Severability
The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement shall not affect the validity or
enforceability of any other provision of this Agreement, which shall remain in full force and effect, provided
that the Parties can continue to perform their obligations under this Agreement in accordance with the intent
of this Agreement.
M. Survival of Certain Agreement Terms
Any provision of this Agreement that imposes an obligation on a Party after termination or expiration of this
Agreement shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement and shall be enforceable by the other
Party.
N. Taxes
The State is exempt from federal excise taxes under I.R.C. Chapter 32 (26 U.S.C., Subtitle D, Ch. 32) (Federal
Excise Tax Exemption Certificate of Registry No. 84-730123K) and from State and local government sales
and use taxes under §§39-26-704(1), et seq., C.R.S. (Colorado Sales Tax Exemption Identification Number
98-02565). The State shall not be liable for the payment of any excise, sales, or use taxes, regardless of
whether any political subdivision of the State imposes such taxes on Subrecipient. Subrecipient shall be solely
responsible for any exemptions from the collection of excise, sales or use taxes that Subrecipient may wish
to have in place in connection with this Agreement.
O. Third Party Beneficiaries
Except for the described in §16.A, this Agreement does not and is
not intended to confer any rights or remedies upon any person or entity other than the Parties. Enforcement
of this Agreement and all rights and obligations hereunder are reserved solely to the Parties. Any services or
benefits which third parties receive as a result of this Agreement are incidental to this Agreement, and do not
create any rights for such third parties.
P. Waiver
or by lack of enforcement, shall not operate as a waiver, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right,
power, or privilege preclude any other or further exercise of such right, power, or privilege.
Q. CORA Disclosure
To the extent not prohibited by federal law, this Agreement and the performance measures and standards
required under §24-106-107, C.R.S., if any, are subject to public release through the CORA.
R. Standard and Manner of Performance
Subrecipient shall perform its obligations under this Agreement in accordance with the highest standards of
care, skill and diligence in industry, trade, or profession.
S. Licenses, Permits, and Other Authorizations
i. Subrecipient shall secure, prior to the Effective Date, and maintain at all times during the term of this
Agreement, at its sole expense, all licenses, certifications, permits, and other authorizations required to
perform its obligations under this Agreement, and shall ensure that all employees, agents and
Subcontractors secure and maintain at all times during the term of their employment, agency or
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Subcontractor, all license, certifications, permits and other authorizations required to perform their
obligations in relation to this Agreement.
ii. Subrecipient, if a foreign corporation or other foreign entity transacting business in the State of Colorado,
shall obtain prior to the Effective Date and maintain at all times during the term of this Agreement, at its
sole expense, a certificate of authority to transact business in the State of Colorado and designate a
registered agent in Colorado to accept service of process.
T. Federal Provisions
Subrecipient shall comply with all applicable requirements of Exhibits C and D at all times during the term
of this Agreement.
17. COLORADO SPECIAL PROVISIONS (COLORADO FISCAL RULE 3-3)
These Special Provisions apply to all agreements except where noted in italics.
A. STATUTORY APPROVAL. §24-30-202(1), C.R.S.
This Agreement shall not be valid until it has been approved by the Colorado State Controller or designee.
If this Agreement is for a Major Information Technology Project, as defined in §24-37.5-102(2.6), C.R.S.,
then this Ag
designee.
B. FUND AVAILABILITY. §24-30-202(5.5), C.R.S.
Financial obligations of the State payable after the current State Fiscal Year are contingent upon funds for
that purpose being appropriated, budgeted, and otherwise made available.
C. GOVERNMENTAL IMMUNITY.
Liability for claims for injuries to persons or property arising from the negligence of the State, its
departments, boards, commissions committees, bureaus, offices, employees and officials shall be controlled
and limited by the provisions of the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, §24-10-101, et seq., C.R.S.; the
risk management
statutes, §§24-30-1501, et seq. C.R.S. No term or condition of this Agreement shall be construed or
interpreted as a waiver, express or implied, of any of the immunities, rights, benefits, protections, or other
provisions, contained in these statutes.
D. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR.
Subrecipient shall perform its duties hereunder as an independent contractor and not as an employee. Neither
Subrecipient nor any agent or employee of Subrecipient shall be deemed to be an agent or employee of the
State. Subrecipient shall not have authorization, express or implied, to bind the State to any agreement,
liability or understanding, except as expressly set forth herein. Subrecipient and its employees and agents
are not entitled to unemployment insurance or workers compensation benefits through the State and
the State shall not pay for or otherwise provide such coverage for Subrecipient or any of its agents or
employees. Subrecipient shall pay when due all applicable employment taxes and income taxes and
local head taxes incurred pursuant to this Agreement. Subrecipient shall (i) provide and keep in force
workers' compensation and unemployment compensation insurance in the amounts required by law,
(ii) provide proof thereof when requested by the State, and (iii) be solely responsible for its acts and
those of its employees and agents.
E. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW.
Subrecipient shall comply with all applicable federal and State laws, rules, and regulations in effect or
hereafter established, including, without limitation, laws applicable to discrimination and unfair employment
practices.
F. CHOICE OF LAW, JURISDICTION, AND VENUE.
Colorado law, and rules and regulations issued pursuant thereto, shall be applied in the interpretation,
execution, and enforcement of this Agreement. Any provision included or incorporated herein by reference
which conflicts with said laws, rules, and regulations shall be null and void. All suits or actions related to this
Agreement shall be filed and proceedings held in the State of Colorado and exclusive venue shall be in the
City and County of Denver.
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G. PROHIBITED TERMS.
Any term included in this Agreement that requires the State to indemnify or hold Subrecipient harmless;
requires the State to agree to binding arbitration; limits Subrecipient
death, bodily injury, or damage to tangible property; or that conflicts with this provision in any way shall be
void ab initio. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as a waiver of any provision of §24-106-109,
C.R.S.
H. SOFTWARE PIRACY PROHIBITION.
State or other public funds payable under this Agreement shall not be used for the acquisition, operation, or
maintenance of computer software in violation of federal copyright laws or applicable licensing restrictions.
Subrecipient hereby certifies and warrants that, during the term of this Agreement and any extensions,
Subrecipient has and shall maintain in place appropriate systems and controls to prevent such improper use
of public funds. If the State determines that Subrecipient is in violation of this provision, the State may
exercise any remedy available at law or in equity or under this Agreement, including, without limitation,
immediate termination of this Agreement and any remedy consistent with federal copyright laws or
applicable licensing restrictions.
I. EMPLOYEE FINANCIAL INTEREST/CONFLICT OF INTEREST. §§24-18-201 and 24-50-507,
C.R.S.
The signatories aver that to their knowledge, no employee of the State has any personal or beneficial interest
whatsoever in the service or property described in this Agreement. Subrecipient has no interest and shall not
acquire any interest, direct or indirect, that would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of
Subrecipient Subrecipient shall not employ any person having such known interests.
J. VENDOR OFFSET AND ERRONEOUS PAYMENTS. §§24-30-202(1) and 24-30-202.4, C.R.S.
[Not applicable to intergovernmental agreements] Subject to §24-30-202.4(3.5), C.R.S., the State Controller
(i) unpaid child support debts or child support arrearages; (ii) unpaid balances of tax, accrued interest, or
other charges specified in §§39-21-101, et seq., C.R.S.; (iii) unpaid loans due to the Student Loan Division
of the Department of Higher Education; (iv) amounts required to be paid to the Unemployment Compensation
Fund; and (v) other unpaid debts owing to the State as a result of final agency determination or judicial action.
Subrecipient in error for any reason,
including, but not limited to, overpayments or improper payments, and unexpended or excess funds received
by Subrecipient by deduction from subsequent payments under this Agreement, deduction from any payment
due under any other contracts, grants or agreements between the State and Subrecipient, or by any other
appropriate method for collecting debts owed to the State.
K. PUBLIC CONTRACTS FOR SERVICES. §§8-17.5-101, et seq., C.R.S.
[Not applicable to agreements relating to the offer, issuance, or sale of securities, investment advisory
services or fund management services, sponsored projects, intergovernmental agreements, or information
technology services or products and services] Subrecipient certifies, warrants, and agrees that it does not
knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien who will perform work under this Agreement and will
confirm the employment eligibility of all employees who are newly hired for employment in the United States
to perform work under this Agreement, through participation in the E-Verify Program or the State verification
program established pursuant to §8-17.5-102(5)(c), C.R.S., Subrecipient shall not knowingly employ or
contract with an illegal alien to perform work under this Agreement or enter into a contract with a
Subcontractor that fails to certify to Subrecipient that the Subcontractor shall not knowingly employ or
contract with an illegal alien to perform work under this Agreement. Subrecipient (i) shall not use E-Verify
-employment screening of job applicants while this Agreement is being
performed, (ii) shall notify the Subcontractor and the contracting State agency or institution of higher
education within three days if Subrecipient has actual knowledge that a Subcontractor is employing or
contracting with an illegal alien for work under this Agreement, (iii) shall terminate the subcontract if a
Subcontractor does not stop employing or contracting with the illegal alien within three days of receiving the
notice, and (iv) shall comply with reasonable requests made in the course of an investigation, undertaken
pursuant to §8-17.5-102(5), C.R.S., by the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment. If Subrecipient
participates in the Department program, Subrecipient shall deliver to the contracting State agency, Institution
of Higher Education or political subdivision, a written, notarized affirmation, affirming that Subrecipient has
examined the legal work status of such employee, and shall comply with all of the other requirements of the
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Department program. If Subrecipient fails to comply with any requirement of this provision or §§8-17.5-101,
et seq., C.R.S., the contracting State agency, institution of higher education or political subdivision may
terminate this Agreement for breach and, if so terminated, Subrecipient shall be liable for damages.
L. PUBLIC CONTRACTS WITH NATURAL PERSONS. §§24-76.5-101, et seq., C.R.S.
Subrecipient, if a natural person eighteen (18) years of age or older, hereby swears and affirms under penalty
of perjury that Subrecipient (i) is a citizen or otherwise lawfully present in the United States pursuant to
federal law, (ii) shall comply with the provisions of §§24-76.5-101, et seq., C.R.S., and (iii) has produced
one form of identification required by §24-76.5-103, C.R.S., prior to the Effective Date of this Agreement.
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EXHIBIT A, STATEMENT OF WORK AND BUDGET
Project Description* 2021 5311 Operating
Federal Awarding Agency Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
Federal Regional Contact Cindy Terwilliger
Federal Award Date To Be Determined
Project End Date December 31, 2021
FAIN To Be Determined CFDA# 20.509
CFDA Title Formula Grants for Rural Areas Program
Subrecipient Vail, Town of DUNS # 075753293
Contact Name Chris Southwick Vendor # 2000003
Address 75 South Frontage Road
Vail, CO 81657-5096
Phone # (908) 752-2759
Email csouthwick@vailgov.com Indirect Rate N/A
Total Project Budget $458,548.00
Budget WBS** ALI Federal Funds Local Funds Total
Operating 21-11-4041.VAIL.600 30.09.01 50% $229,274.00 50% $229,274.00 $458,548.00
Total Project Amount Encumbered via this Subaward Agreement $458,548.00
*This is not a research and development grant.
A. Project Description
Town of Vail shall maintain the existence of public transportation services through the following goals:
1. Enhance access to health care, education, employment, public services, recreation, social
transactions, and other basic needs;
2. Assist in the maintenance, development, improvement and use of public transportation in their
Transportation Planning Region (TPR);
3. Encourage and facilitate the most efficient use of all transportation funds used to provide
passenger transportation in their TPR through the coordination of programs and services; and
4. Encourage mobility management, employment-related transportation alternatives, joint
development practices, and transit-oriented development.
This funding is provided to support the services described above for calendar year 2021 (January 1 December 31).
B. Performance Standards
1. Project Milestones
Milestone Description Original Estimated
Completion Date
Submit Reimbursement Request in COTRAMS Monthly
Submit Progress Reports to GU Manager Quarterly
Submit Final Reimbursement Request in COTRAMS 3/1/2022
IMPORTANT NOTE: All milestones in this Statement of Work (except for the final reimbursement request)
must be completed no later than the expiration date of this Subaward Agreement: December 31, 2021.
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2. Performance will be reviewed throughout the duration of this Subaward Agreement. Town of Vail
shall report to the CDOT Project Manager whenever one or more of the following occurs:
a. Budget or schedule changes;
b. Scheduled milestone or completion dates are not met;
c. Identification of problem areas and how the problems will be resolved; and/or
d. Expected impacts and the efforts to recover from delays.
3. Town of Vail will report on quarterly performance using the Program Measure Report in
COTRAMS:
a. Performance measures established for the FTA Section 5311 Program (Funds Expended,
Fare Revenues, Sources of Expended Funds, Service Data, and Volunteer Resources) will
be tracked and reported on by Town of Vail; and
4. Performance will be reviewed based on:
a. Completion of 5311 Program Measure Reports/Quarterly Reports in COTRAMS, and
b. Completion of annual National Transit Database (NTD) Report.
5. Town of Vail will assist with DBE reporting to FTA using the Quarterly FTA DBE Report in
COTRAMS:
a. Contracts awarded, payments made, and contracts completed between Town of Vail and
prime contractors; and
b. Contracts awarded, payments made, and contracts completed between Town of Vail
prime contractors and their subcontractors.
6. Reports will be submitted in COTRAMS by Town of Vail on or before the following due dates:
a. Quarter 1 (for January 1-March 31 reporting period) due April 28 th;
b. Quarter 2 (for April 1-June 30 reporting period) due July 28th;
c. Quarter 3 (for July 1-September 30 reporting period) due October 28th;
d. Quarter 4 (for October 1-December 31 reporting period) due January 28th.
C. Project Budget
1. The Total Project Budget is $458,548.00. CDOT will pay no more than 50% of the eligible, actual
operating costs, up to the maximum amount of $229,274.00. CDOT will retain any remaining
balance of the federal share of FTA-5311 Funds. Town of Vail shall be solely responsible for all
costs incurred in the project in excess of the amount paid by CDOT from Federal Funds for the
federal share of eligible, actual costs. For CDOT accounting purposes, the Federal Funds of
$229,274.00 (50%) for operating costs, and matching Local Funds of $229,274.00 (50%) for
operating costs, will be encumbered for this Subaward Agreement.
2. No refund or reduction of the amount of Town of Vail
unless there is at the same time a refund or reduction of the federal share of a proportionate
amount.
3. Town of Vail may use eligible federal funds for the Local Funds share, but those funds cannot be
ogether
with the Federal Funds share, must be enough to ensure payment of Total Project Budget.
4. Per the terms of this Subaward Agreement, CDOT shall have no obligation to provide state funds
for use on this project. CDOT will administer Federal Funds for this Project under the terms of
this Subaward Agreement, provided that the federal share of FTA funds to be administered by
CDOT are made available and remain available. Town of Vail shall initiate and prosecute to
completion all actions necessary to enable Town of Vail to provide its share of the Total Project
Budget at or prior to the time that such funds are needed to meet the Total Project Budget.
D. Allowable Costs
1. Town of Vail shall agree to adhere to the provisions for allowable and unallowable costs cited in
the following regulations: 2 CFR 200.420 through 200.475; FTA C 5010.1E Chapter VI: Financial
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Management; Master Agreement, -Federal Share;
applicable requirements for cost allowability not cited previously, shall also be considered.
2. Town of Vail Town of
Vail at a minimum, should consider the following items as operating expenses: fuel, oil, drivers
and dispatcher salaries and fringe benefits, and licenses.
3. If Town of Vail elects to take administrative assistance, eligible costs may include but are not
limited to: general administrative expenses (e.g., salaries of the project director, secretary, and
bookkeeper); marketing expenses; insurance premiums or payments to a self-insurance reserve;
office supplies; facilities and equipment rental; standard overhead rates; and the costs of
administering drug and alcohol testing. Additionally, administrative costs for promoting and
coordinating ridesharing are eligible as project administration if the activity is part of a
coordinated public transportation program.
E. Reimbursement Eligibility
1. Town of Vail must submit invoice(s) monthly via COTRAMS. Reimbursement will apply only to
eligible expenses that are incurred within the period of performance (January 1 December 31) of
this Subaward Agreement.
2. Reimbursement requests must be within the limits of Section D., Allowable Costs, of this
Subaward Agreement. Town of Vail will be reimbursed based on the ratio of Federal Funds share
and Local Funds share set forth in the Project Budget above.
3. Town of Vail must submit the final invoice within sixty (60) calendar days of December 31, 2021,
and submit a Grant Closeout and Liquidation (GCL) Form in COTRAMS within fifteen (15) days
of issuance of the final reimbursement payment.
F. Training
In an effort to enhance transit safety, Town of Vail and any subrecipients and subcontractors shall make a good faith
effort to ensure that appropriate training of agency and contracted personnel is occurring and that personnel are up to
date in appropriate certifications. In particular, Town of Vail shall ensure that driving personnel are provided
professional training in defensive driving and training on the handling of mobility devices and transporting older
adults and people with disabilities.
G. Restrictions on Lobbying
Town of Vail is certifying that it complies with 2 CFR 200.450 by entering into this Subaward Agreement.
H. Special Conditions
1. Town of Vail will comply with all requirements imposed by CDOT on Town of Vail so that the
federal award is used in accordance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions
of the federal award.
2. Town of Vail must permit CDOT and their auditors to have access to Town of Vail
financial statements as necessary, with reasonable advance notice.
3. Record retention shall adhere to the requirements outlined in 2 CFR 200.333 and FTA C 5010.1E.
4. Town of Vail cannot request reimbursement for costs on this project from more than one Federal
Awarding Agency or other federal awards (i.e., no duplicate billing).
5. Town of Vail must obtain prior CDOT approval, in writing, if FTA funds are intended to be used
for payment of a lease or for third-party contracts.
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6. If receiving FTA 5311 funding, Town of Vail shall advertise its fixed route and/or rural based
service as available to the general public and service will not be explicitly limited by trip purpose
or client type.
7. If receiving FTA 5311 funding, Town of Vail shall maintain and report annually all information
required by NTD and any other financial, fleet, or service data.
8. If receiving FTA 5311 or 5339 funding, Town of Vail will ensure subcontractors and subrecipients
comply with FTA Drug and Alcohol Regulations.
9. Town of Vail will comply with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Drug and Alcohol
System (DAMIS).
10. Town of Vail shall ensure that it does not exclude from participation in, deny the benefits of, or
subject to discrimination any person in the United States on the ground of race, color, national
origin, sex, age or disability in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
11. Town of Vail shall seek to ensure non-discrimination in its programs and activities by developing
Requirements and Guidelines for FTA Recip
compliance with Executive Order 12898 and DOT Order 5610.2(a) by incorporating the principles
of environmental justice in planning, project development and public outreach in accordance with
FTA Circular 4703.1
12. Town of Vail will provide transportation services to persons with disabilities in accordance with
the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq.
13. Town of Vail shall develop and maintain an ADA Program in accordance with 28 CFR Part 35,
Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services, FTA
Circular 4710.1, and any additional requirements established by CDOT for FTA Subrecipients.
14. Town of Vail shall ensure that it will comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act, FTA guidance, and any other federal, state, and/or local laws, rules
and/or regulations. In any contract utilizing federal funds, land, or other federal aid, Town of Vail
shall require its subrecipients and/or contractors to provide a statement of written assurance that
they will comply with Section 504 and not discriminate on the basis of disability.
15. Town of Vail shall agree to produce and maintain documentation that supports compliance with
the Americans with Disabilities Act to CDOT upon request.
16. Town of Vail shall update its Agency Profile in COTRAMS with any alterations to existing
construction or any new construction in accordance with FTA Circular 4710.1.
17. If applicable, Town of Vail will adopt a Transit Asset Management Plan that complies with
regulations implementing 49 U.S.C. § 5326(d).
18. Town of Vail shall include nondiscrimination language and the Disadvantaged Business
Enterprise (DBE) assurance in all contracts and solicitations in accordance with DBE regulations,
19. Meal delivery must not conflict with providing public transportation service or reduce service to
public transportation passengers.
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EXHIBIT B, SAMPLE OPTION LETTER
State Agency
Department of Transportation
Option Letter Number
Insert the Option Number (e.g. "1" for the first
option)
Subrecipient
Insert Subrecipient's Full Legal Name, including "Inc.",
"LLC", etc...
Original Agreement Number
Insert CMS number or Other Contract Number of
the Original Contract
Subaward Agreement Amount
Federal Funds
Option Agreement Number
Insert CMS number or Other Contract Number of
this Option Maximum Amount (%) $0.00
Local Funds Agreement Performance Beginning Date
The later of the Effective Date or Month, Day,
Year Local Match Amount (%) $0.00
Agreement Total $0.00 Current Agreement Expiration Date
Month, Day, Year
1. OPTIONS:
A. Option to extend for an Extension Term or End of Term Extension .
2. REQUIRED PROVISIONS:
A. For use with Option 1(A): In accordance with Section(s) 2.B/2.C of the Original Agreement referenced
above, the State hereby exercises its option for an additional term/end of term extension, beginning Insert
start date and ending on the current agreement expiration date shown above, at the rates stated in the
Original Agreement, as amended.
B. For use with Options 1(A): The Subaward Agreement Amount table on the Agreement
is hereby deleted and replaced with the Current Subaward Agreement Amount table shown above.
3. OPTION EFFECTIVE DATE:
A. The effective date of this Option Letter is upon approval of the State Controller or ____, whichever is
later.
STATE OF COLORADO
Jared S. Polis, Governor
Department of Transportation
Shoshana M. Lew, Executive Director
By: ________________________________________
Herman Stockinger, Deputy Director and Director of
Policy
Date: ________________________________
In accordance with §24-30-202, C.R.S., this Option
Letter is not valid until signed and dated below by
the State Controller or an authorized delegate.
STATE CONTROLLER
Robert Jaros, CPA, MBA, JD
By:_______________________________________
Department of Transportation
Option Letter Effective Date: __________________
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EXHIBIT C, FEDERAL PROVISIONS
1. APPLICABILITY OF PROVISIONS
1.1. The Contract to which these Federal Provisions are attached has been funded, in whole or in part, with
an Award of Federal funds. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of these Federal Provisions,
the Special Provisions, the body of the Contract, or any attachments or exhibits incorporated into and
made a part of the Contract, the provisions of these Federal Provisions shall control.
2. DEFINITIONS
2.1. For the purposes of these Federal Provisions, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed to
them below.
2.1.1. n award of Federal financial assistance, and the Contract setting forth the terms
and conditions of that financial assistance, that a non-Federal Entity receives or administers.
2.1.1.1. Awards may be in the form of:
2.1.1.1.1. Grants;
2.1.1.1.2. Contracts;
2.1.1.1.3. Cooperative agreements, which do not include cooperative research and development
agreements (CRDA) pursuant to the Federal Technology Transfer Act of 1986, as amended
(15 U.S.C. 3710);
2.1.1.1.4. Loans;
2.1.1.1.5. Loan Guarantees;
2.1.1.1.6. Subsidies;
2.1.1.1.7. Insurance;
2.1.1.1.8. Food commodities;
2.1.1.1.9. Direct appropriations;
2.1.1.1.10. Assessed and voluntary contributions; and
2.1.2.1.11. Other financial assistance transactions that authorize the expenditure of Federal funds by
non-Federal Entities.
2.1.1.1.12. Any other items specified by OMB in policy memoranda available at the OMB website or
other source posted by the OMB.
2.1.1.2. Award does not include:
2.1.1.2.1. Technical assistance, which provides services in lieu of money;
2.1.1.2.2. A transfer of title to Federally-owned property provided in lieu of money; even if the award
is called a grant;
2.1.1.2.3. Any award classified for security purposes; or
2.1.1.2.4. Any award funded in whole or in part with Recovery funds, as defined in section 1512 of
the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 (Public Law 111-5).
2.1.2. Contract Agreement or Subaward Agreement to which these Federal Provisions are
attached and includes all Award types in §2.1.1.1 of this Exhibit.
2.1.3. or Subaward Agreement funded, in whole or
in part, with Federal financial assistance, other than the Prime Recipient, and includes Subrecipients
and borrowers. For purposes of Transparency Act reporting, Contractor does not include Vendors.
2.1.4. -digit number established and
assigned by Dun and Bradstreet, Inc. to uniquely identify a business entity. Dun and
website may be found at: http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform.
2.1.5.
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2.1.5.1. A governmental organization, which is a State, local government, or Indian Tribe;
2.1.5.2. A foreign public entity;
2.1.5.3. A domestic or foreign non-profit organization;
2.1.5.4. A domestic or foreign for-profit organization; and
2.1.5.5. A Federal agency, but only a Subrecipient under an Award or Sub award to a non-Federal entity.
2.1.6.
2.1.7.
agency to a Prime Recipient.
2.1.8. Federal agency providing a Federal Award to a Recipient as
described in 2 CFR §200.37
2.1.9.
109-282), as amended by §6202 of Public Law 110-252. FFATA, as amended, also is referred to
2.1.10. Federal Provisions Federal Provisions subject to the Transparency Act and Uniform
Guidance, as may be revised pursuant to ongoing guidance from the relevant Federal or State of
Colorado agency or institutions of higher education.
2.1.11.
2.1.12.
an Award.
2.1.13.
Award. The terms and conditions of the Federal Award flow down to the Award unless the terms
and conditions of the Federal Award specifically indicate otherwise in accordance with 2 CFR
§200.38. The term does not include payments to a contractor or payments to an individual that is a
beneficiary of a Federal program.
2.1.14. -Federal Entity (or a Federal agency under an Award or Subaward to a
non-Federal Entity) receiving Federal funds through a Prime Recipient to support the performance
of the Federal project or program for which the Federal funds were awarded. A Subrecipient is
subject to the terms and conditions of the Federal Award to the Prime Recipient, including program
Subrecipient.
The term does not include an individual who is a beneficiary of a federal program.
2.1.15. -digit Data
Management (SAM) profile, if applicable.
2.1.16.
enter the information required under the Transparency Act, which may be found at
http://www.sam.gov.
2.1.17. g the
2.1.17.1. Salary and bonus;
2.1.17.2. Awards of stock, stock options, and stock appreciation rights, using the dollar amount
recognized for financial statement reporting purposes with respect to the fiscal year in
accordance with the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (Revised 2005)
(FAS 123R), Shared Based Payments;
2.1.17.3. Earnings for services under non-equity incentive plans, not including group life, health,
hospitalization or medical reimbursement plans that do not discriminate in favor of Executives
and are available generally to all salaried employees;
2.1.17.4. Change in present value of defined benefit and actuarial pension plans;
2.1.17.5. Above-market earnings on deferred compensation which is not tax-qualified;
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2.1.17.6. Other compensation, if the aggregate value of all such other compensation (e.g. severance,
termination payments, value of life insurance paid on behalf of the employee, perquisites or
property) for the Executive exceeds $10,000.
2.1.18.
(Public Law 109-282), as amended by §6202 of Public Law 110-252. The Transparency Act also
is referred to as FFATA.
2.1.19.
Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, which supersedes
requirements from OMB Circulars A-21, A-87, A-110, and A-122, OMB Circulars A-89, A-102,
and A-133, and the guidance in Circular A-50 on Single Audit Act follow-up. The terms and
conditions of the Uniform Guidance flow down to Awards to Subrecipients unless the Uniform
Guidance or the terms and conditions of the Federal Award specifically indicate otherwise.
2.1.20.
required for a project or program funded by an Award. A Vendor is not a Prime Recipient or a
Subrecipient and is not subject to the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Program
compliance requirements do not pass through to a Vendor.
3. COMPLIANCE
3.1. Contractor shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Transparency Act, all applicable provisions
of the Uniform Guidance, and the regulations issued pursuant thereto, including but not limited to these
Federal Provisions. Any revisions to such provisions or regulations shall automatically become a part of
these Federal Provisions, without the necessity of either party executing any further instrument. The
State of Colorado may provide written notification to Contractor of such revisions, but such notice shall
not be a condition precedent to the effectiveness of such revisions.
4. SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) AND DATA UNIVERSAL NUMBERING
SYSTEM (DUNS) REQUIREMENTS
4.1. SAM. Contractor shall maintain the currency of its information in SAM until the Contractor submits the
final financial report required under the Award or receives final payment, whichever is later. Contractor
shall review and update SAM information at least annually after the initial registration, and more
frequently if required by changes in its information.
4.2. DUNS. Contractor shall provide its DUNS number to its Prime
information in Dun & Bradstreet, Inc. at least annually after the initial registration, and more frequently
5. TOTAL COMPENSATION
5.1. Contractor shall include Total Compensation in SAM for each of its five most highly compensated
Executives for the preceding fiscal year if:
5.1.1. The total Federal funding authorized to date under the Award is $25,000 or more; and
5.1.2. In the preceding fiscal year, Contractor received:
5.1.2.1. 80% or more of its annual gross revenues from Federal procurement contracts and subcontracts
and/or Federal financial assistance Awards or Sub awards subject to the Transparency Act; and
5.1.2.2. $25,000,000 or more in annual gross revenues from Federal procurement contracts and
subcontracts and/or Federal financial assistance Awards or Sub awards subject to the
Transparency Act; and
5.1.3. The public does not have access to information about the compensation of such Executives through
periodic reports filed under section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C.
78m(a), 78o(d) or § 6104 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
6. REPORTING
6.1. Contractor shall report data elements to SAM and to the Prime Recipient as required in this Exhibit if
Contractor is a Subrecipient for the Award pursuant to the Transparency Act. No direct payment shall
be made to Contractor for providing any reports required under these Federal Provisions and the cost of
producing such reports shall be included in the Contract price. The reporting requirements in this Exhibit
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are based on guidance from the US Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and as such are subject
to change at any time by OMB. Any such changes shall be automatically incorporated into this Contract
Contract.
7. EFFECTIVE DATE AND DOLLAR THRESHOLD FOR REPORTING
7.1. Reporting requirements in §8 below apply to new Awards as of October 1, 2010, if the initial award is
$25,000 or more. If the initial Award is below $25,000 but subsequent Award modifications result in a
total Award of $25,000 or more, the Award is subject to the reporting requirements as of the date the
Award exceeds $25,000. If the initial Award is $25,000 or more, but funding is subsequently de-
obligated such that the total award amount falls below $25,000, the Award shall continue to be subject
to the reporting requirements.
7.2. The procurement standards in §9 below are applicable to new Awards made by Prime Recipient as of
December 26, 2015. The standards set forth in §11 below are applicable to audits of fiscal years
beginning on or after December 26, 2014.
8. SUBRECIPIENT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
8.1. If Contractor is a Subrecipient, Contractor shall report as set forth below.
8.1.1. To SAM. A Subrecipient shall register in SAM and report the following data elements in SAM for
each Federal Award Identification Number no later than the end of the month following the month
in which the Sub award was made:
8.1.1.1. Subrecipient DUNS Number;
8.1.1.2. Subrecipient DUNS Number + 4 if more than one electronic funds transfer (EFT) account;
8.1.1.3. Subrecipient Parent DUNS Number;
8.1.1.4. Country, Zip + 4, and
Congressional District;
8.1.1.5.
and
8.1.1.6.
§4 above met.
8.1.2. To Prime Recipient. A Subrecipient shall report to its Prime Recipient, upon the effective date of
the Agreement, the following data elements:
8.1.2.1.
8.1.2.2. Primary Place of Performance Information, including: Street Address, City, State, Country, Zip
code + 4, and Congressional District.
9. PROCUREMENT STANDARDS
9.1. Procurement Procedures. A Subrecipient shall use its own documented procurement procedures which
reflect applicable State, local, and Tribal laws and regulations, provided that the procurements conform
to applicable Federal law and the standards identified in the Uniform Guidance, including without
limitation, §§200.318 through 200.326 thereof.
9.2. Procurement of Recovered Materials. If a Subrecipient is a State Agency or an agency of a political
subdivision of the State, its contractors must comply with section 6002 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act,
as amended by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. The requirements of Section 6002 include
procuring only items designated in guidelines of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at 40 CFR
part 247 that contain the highest percentage of recovered materials practicable, consistent with
maintaining a satisfactory level of competition, where the purchase price of the item exceeds $10,000 or
the value of the quantity acquired during the preceding fiscal year exceeded $10,000; procuring solid
waste management services in a manner that maximizes energy and resource recovery; and establishing
an affirmative procurement program for procurement of recovered materials identified in the EPA
guidelines.
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10. ACCESS TO RECORDS
10.1.s and financial
statements as necessary for Recipient to meet the requirements of §200.331 (Requirements for pass-
through entities), §§200.300 (Statutory and national policy requirements) through 200.309 (Period of
performance), and Subpart F-Audit Requirements of the Uniform Guidance. 2 CFR §200.331(a)(5).
11. SINGLE AUDIT REQUIREMENTS
11.1.
Subrecipient shall procure or arrange for a single or program-specific audit conducted for that year in
accordance with the provisions of Subpart F-Audit Requirements of the Uniform Guidance, issued
pursuant to the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996, (31 U.S.C. 7501-7507). 2 CFR §200.501.
11.1.1. Election. A Subrecipient shall have a single audit conducted in accordance with Uniform Guidance
§200.514 (Scope of audit), except when it elects to have a program-specific audit conducted in
accordance with §200.507 (Program-specific audits). The Subrecipient may elect to have a
program-specific audit if Subrecipient expends Federal Awards under only one Federal program
(excluding research and development) and the Federal program's statutes, regulations, or the terms
and conditions of the Federal award do not require a financial statement audit of Prime Recipient.
A program-specific audit may not be elected for research and development unless all of the Federal
Awards expended were received from Recipient and Recipient approves in advance a program-
specific audit.
11.1.2. Exemption. If a Subrecipient expends less than $750,000 in Federal Awards during its fiscal year,
the Subrecipient shall be exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 2
CFR §200.503 (Relation to other audit requirements), but records shall be available for review or
audit by appropriate officials of the Federal agency, the State, and the Government Accountability
Office.
11.1.3. Subrecipient Compliance Responsibility. A Subrecipient shall procure or otherwise arrange for
the audit required by Part F of the Uniform Guidance and ensure it is properly performed and
submitted when due in accordance with the Uniform Guidance. Subrecipient shall prepare
appropriate financial statements, including the schedule of expenditures of Federal awards in
accordance with Uniform Guidance §200.510 (Financial statements) and provide the auditor with
access to personnel, accounts, books, records, supporting documentation, and other information as
needed for the auditor to perform the audit required by Uniform Guidance Part F-Audit
Requirements.
12. CONTRACT PROVISIONS FOR SUBRECIPIENT CONTRACTS
12.1. If Contractor is a Subrecipient, then it shall comply with and shall include all of the following applicable
provisions in all subcontracts entered into by it pursuant to this Agreement.
12.1.1. Equal Employment Opportunity. Except as otherwise provided under 41 CFR Part 60, all
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1.3 shall include the equal opportunity clause provided under 41 CFR 60-1.4(b), in accordance with
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portunity, Department of
Labor.
12.1.1.1. During the performance of this contract, the contractor agrees as follows:
12.1.1.1.1. Contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment
because of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The contractor will take affirmative
action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during
employment, without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Such
action shall include, but not be limited to the following: Employment, upgrading,
demotion, or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates
of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship.
The contractor agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants
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for employment, notices to be provided by the contracting officer setting forth the
provisions of this nondiscrimination clause.
12.1.1.1.2. Contractor will, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf
of the contractor, state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
12.1.1.1.3. Contractor will send to each labor union or representative of workers with which he has a
collective bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding, a notice to be provided
by the agency contracting officer, advising the labor union or workers' representative of
the contractor's commitments under section 202 of Executive Order 11246 of September
24, 1965, and shall post copies of the notice in conspicuous places available to employees
and applicants for employment.
12.1.1.1.4. Contractor will comply with all provisions of Executive Order 11246 of September 24,
1965, and of the rules, regulations, and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor.
12.1.1.1.5. Contractor will furnish all information and reports required by Executive Order 11246 of
September 24, 1965, and by the rules, regulations, and orders of the Secretary of Labor, or
pursuant thereto, and will permit access to his books, records, and accounts by the
contracting agency and the Secretary of Labor for purposes of investigation to ascertain
compliance with such rules, regulations, and orders.
12.1.1.1.6. In the event of Contractor's non-compliance with the nondiscrimination clauses of this
contract or with any of such rules, regulations, or orders, this contract may be canceled,
terminated or suspended in whole or in part and the contractor may be declared ineligible
for further Government contracts in accordance with procedures authorized in Executive
Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and such other sanctions may be imposed and
remedies invoked as provided in Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, or by rule,
regulation, or order of the Secretary of Labor, or as otherwise provided by law.
12.1.1.1.7. Contractor will include the provisions of paragraphs (1) through (7) in every subcontract
or purchase order unless exempted by rules, regulations, or orders of the Secretary of Labor
issued pursuant to section 204 of Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, so that
such provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor or vendor. The contractor will
take such action with respect to any subcontract or purchase order as may be directed by
the Secretary of Labor as a means of enforcing such provisions including sanctions for
noncompliance: Provided, however, that in the event Contractor becomes involved in, or
is threatened with, litigation with a subcontractor or vendor as a result of such direction,
the contractor may request the United States to enter into such litigation to protect the
12.1.2. Davis-Bacon Act. Davis-Bacon Act, as amended (40 U.S.C. 3141-3148). When required by
Federal program legislation, all prime construction contracts in excess of $2,000 awarded by non-
Federal entities must include a provision for compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 3141-
3144, and 3146-
Standards Provisions Applicable to Contracts Covering Federally Financed and Assisted
and mechanics at a rate not less than the prevailing wages specified in a wage determination made
by the Secretary of Labor. In addition, contractors must be required to pay wages not less than once
a week. The non-Federal entity must place a copy of the current prevailing wage determination
issued by the Department of Labor in each solicitation. The decision to award a contract or
subcontract must be conditioned upon the acceptance of the wage determination. The non-Federal
entity must report all suspected or reported violations to the Federal awarding agency. The contracts
-
Subcontractors on Public Building or Public Work Financed in Whole or in Part by Loans or Grants
from inducing, by any means, any person employed in the construction, completion, or repair of
public work, to give up any part of the compensation to which he or she is otherwise entitled. The
non-Federal entity must report all suspected or reported violations to the Federal awarding agency.
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12.1.3. Rights to Inventions Made Under a Contract or Contract. If the Federal Award meets the
Contract
contract with a small business firm or nonprofit organization regarding the substitution of parties,
assignment or performance of experimental, de
Contract
Inventions Made by Nonprofit Organizations and Small Business Firms Under Government Grants,
Contracts and Cooperative Contract
agency.
12.1.4. Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401-7671q.) and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.
1251-1387), as amended. Contracts and subawards of amounts in excess of $150,000 must contain
a provision that requires the non-Federal award to agree to comply with all applicable standards,
orders or regulations issued pursuant to the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401-7671q) and the Federal
Water Pollution Control Act as amended (33 U.S.C. 1251-1387). Violations must be reported to the
Federal awarding agency and the Regional Office of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
12.1.5. Debarment and Suspension (Executive Orders 12549 and 12689). A contract award (see 2 CFR
180.220) must not be made to parties listed on the government wide exclusions in the System for
Award Management (SAM), in accordance with the OMB guidelines at 2 CFR 180 that implement
Executive Orders 12549 (3 CFR part 1986 Comp., p. 189) and 12689 (3 CFR part 1989 Comp., p.
suspended, or otherwise excluded by agencies, as well as parties declared ineligible under statutory
or regulatory authority other than Executive Order 12549.
12.1.6. Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment (31 U.S.C. 1352). Contractors that apply or bid for an award
exceeding $100,000 must file the required certification. Each tier certifies to the tier above that it
will not and has not used Federal appropriated funds to pay any person or organization for
influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a member of Congress,
officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a member of Congress in connection with
obtaining any Federal contract, grant or any other award covered by 31 U.S.C. 1352. Each tier must
also disclose any lobbying with non-Federal funds that takes place in connection with obtaining any
Federal award. Such disclosures are forwarded from tier-to-tier up to the non-Federal award.
13. CERTIFICATIONS
13.1. Unless prohibited by Federal statutes or regulations, Recipient may require Subrecipient to submit
certifications and representations required by Federal statutes or regulations on an annual basis. 2 CFR
§200.208. Submission may be required more frequently if Subrecipient fails to meet a requirement of
the Federal award. Subrecipient shall certify in writing to the State at the end of the Award that the
project or activity was completed, or the level of effort was expended. 2 CFR §200.201(3). If the
required level of activity or effort was not carried out, the amount of the Award must be adjusted.
14. EXEMPTIONS
14.1. These Federal Provisions do not apply to an individual who receives an Award as a natural person,
unrelated to any business or non-profit organization he or she may own or operate in his or her name.
14.2. A Contractor with gross income from all sources of less than $300,000 in the previous tax year is exempt
from the requirements to report Subawards and the Total Compensation of its most highly compensated
Executives.
14.3. There are no Transparency Act reporting requirements for Vendors.
15. EVENT OF DEFAULT
15.1. Failure to comply with these Federal Provisions shall constitute an event of default under the Contract
and the State of Colorado may terminate the Contract upon 30 days prior written notice if the default
remains uncured five calendar days following the termination of the 30-day notice period. This remedy
will be in addition to any other remedy available to the State of Colorado under the Contract, at law or
in equity.
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EXHIBIT D, REQUIRED FEDERAL CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CLAUSES
All FTA-Assisted Third-Party Contracts and Subawards from the Current FTA Master Agreement
[FTA MA(23)]
Section 3.l. No Federal government obligations to third-parties by use of a disclaimer
No Federal/State Government Commitment or Liability to Third Parties. Except as the Federal Government or
CDOT expressly consents in writing, the Subrecipient agrees that:
(1) The Federal Government or CDOT do not and shall not have any commitment or liability related to the
Agreement, to any Third-Party Participant at any tier, or to any other person or entity that is not a party (FTA,
CDOT or the Subrecipient) to the Agreement, and
(2) Notwithstanding that the Federal Government or CDOT may have concurred in or approved any Solicitation
or Third-Party Agreement at any tier that may affect the Agreement, the Federal Government and CDOT
does not and shall not have any commitment or liability to any Third Party Participant or other entity or
person that is not a party (FTA, CDOT, or the Subrecipient) to the Agreement.
Section 4.f. Program fraud and false or fraudulent statements and related acts
False or Fraudulent Statements or Claims.
(1) Civil Fraud. The Subrecipient acknowledges and agrees that:
(a) Federal laws, regulations, and requirements apply to itself and its Agreement, including the Program
Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986, as amended, 31 U.S.C. § 3801 et seq., and U.S. DOT regulations,
31.
(b) By executing the Agreement, the Subrecipient certifies and affirms to the Federal Government the
truthfulness and accuracy of any claim, statement, submission, certification, assurance, affirmation, or
representation that the Subrecipient provides to the Federal Government and CDOT.
(c) The Federal Government and CDOT may impose the penalties of the Program Fraud Civil Remedies
Act of 1986, as amended, and other applicable penalties if the Subrecipient presents, submits, or makes
available any false, fictitious, or fraudulent information.
(2) Criminal Fraud. The Subrecipient acknowledges that 49 U.S.C. § 5323(l)(1) authorizes the Federal
Government to impose the penalties under 18 U.S.C. § 1001 if the Subrecipient provides a false, fictitious,
or fraudulent claim, statement, submission, certification, assurance, or representation in connection with a
federal public transportation program under 49 U.S.C. chapter 53 or any other applicable federal law.
Section 9. Record Retention and Access to Sites of Performance.
a. Types of Records. The Subrecipient agrees that it will retain, and will require its Third-Party Participants to retain,
complete and readily accessible records related in whole or in part to the Underlying Agreement, including, but
not limited to, data, documents, reports, statistics, subagreements, leases, third party contracts, arrangements,
other third-party agreements of any type, and supporting materials related to those records.
b. Retention Period. The Subrecipient agrees that it will comply with the record retention requirements in the
applicable U.S. DOT Common Rule. Records pertaining to its Award, the accompanying Agreement, and any
Amendments thereto must be retained from the day the Agreement was signed by the authorized FTA or State
official through the course of the Award, the accompanying Agreement, and any Amendments thereto until three
years after the Subrecipient has submitted its last or final expenditure report, and other pending matters are closed.
c. Access to Recipient and Third-Party Participant Records. The Subrecipient agrees and assures that each
Subrecipient, if any, will agree to:
(1) Provide, and require its Third Party Participants at each tier to provide, sufficient access to inspect and audit
records and information related to its Award, the accompanying Agreement, and any Amendments thereto to
y authorized representatives, to the Comptroller
General of the United
Subrecipient and each of its Subrecipient,
(2) Permit those individuals listed above to inspect all work and materials related to its Award, and to audit any
information related to its Award under the control of the Subrecipient or Third-Party Participant within books,
records, accounts, or other locations, and
(3) Otherwise comply with 49 U.S.C. § 5325(g), and federal access to records requirements as set forth in the
applicable U.S. DOT Common Rules.
d. Access to the Sites of Performance. The Subrecipient agrees to permit, and to require its Third-Party Participants
to permit, FTA and CDOT to have access to the sites of performance of its Award, the accompanying Agreement,
and any Amendments thereto, and to make site visits as needed in compliance with State and the U.S. DOT
Common Rules.
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e. Closeout. Closeout of the Award does not alter the record retention or access requirements of this section of the
Master Agreement.
3.G Federal Changes
Application of Federal, State, and Local Laws, Regulations, Requirements, and Guidance.
The Subrecipient agrees to comply with all applicable federal requirements and federal guidance. All standards
this Master Agreement. At the time the FTA Authorized Official (CDOT) awards federal assistance to the
Subrecipient in support of the Agreement, the federal requirements and guidance that apply then may be modified
from time-to-time and will apply to the Subrecipient or the accompanying Agreement.
12 Civil Rights
a. Nondiscrimination Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. The Subrecipient agrees to, and assures that each Third-
Party Participant, will:
(1) Prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin,
(2) Comply with:
(a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq.,
(b) in Federally-Assisted Programs of the Department of
Transportation , and
(c) Federal transit law, specifically 49 U.S.C. § 5332, and
(3) Follow:
(a)
laws,
regulations, requirements, and guidance,
(b) ,
and
(c) All other applicable federal guidance that may be issued.
b. Equal Employment Opportunity.
(1) Federal Requirements and Guidance. The Subrecipient agrees to, and assures that each Third-Party
Participant will, prohibit, discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, or national origin, and:
(a) Comply with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e et seq.,
(b)
September 24, 1965, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e note, as amended by any later Executive Order that amends
or supersedes it in part and is applicable to federal assistance programs,
(c) Comply with federal transit law, specifically 49 U.S.C. § 5332, as provided in section 12 of this
Master Agreement,
(d)
Federal Transit Administration Recipients, and
(e) Follow other federal guidance pertaining to EEO laws, regulations, and requirements, and
prohibitions against discrimination on the basis of disability,
(2). Specifics. The Subrecipient agrees to, and assures that each Third-Party Participant will:
(a) Prohibited Discrimination. Ensure that applicants for employment are employed and employees are
treated during employment without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, religion, national
origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a parent, as provided in
Executive Order No. 11246 and by any later Executive Order that amends or supersedes it, and as
specified by U.S. Department of Labor regulations,
(b) Affirmative Action. Take affirmative action that includes, but is not limited to:
1 Recruitment advertising, recruitment, and employment,
2 Rates of pay and other forms of compensation,
3 Selection for training, including apprenticeship, and upgrading, and
4 Transfers, demotions, layoffs, and terminations, but
(c) Indian Tribe. Recognize that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, exempts Indian
, and
(3) Equal Employment Opportunity Requirements for Construction Activities. Comply, when undertaking
with:
(a)
Opportunity, Department of pter 60, and
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(b)
24, 1965, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e note, as amended by any later Executive Order that amends or
supersedes it, referenced in 42 U.S.C. § 2000e note.
c. Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability. The Subrecipient agrees to comply with the following federal
prohibitions against discrimination on the basis of disability:
(1) Federal laws, including:
(a) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, 29 U.S.C. § 794, which prohibits
discrimination on the basis of disability in the administration of federally assisted Programs,
Projects, or activities,
(b) The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq., which
requires that accessible facilities and services be made available to individuals with disabilities:
1 For FTA Recipients generally, Titles I, II, and III of the ADA apply, but
2 For Indian Tribes, Titles II and III of the ADA apply, but Title I of the ADA does not apply
because it exempts Indian Tribes from the definition of ,
(c) The Architectural Barriers Act of 1968, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 4151 et seq., which requires that
buildings and public accommodations be accessible to individuals with disabilities,
(d) Federal transit law, specifically 49 U.S.C. § 5332, which now includes disability as a prohibited
basis for discrimination, and
(e) Other applicable federal laws, regulations, and requirements pertaining to access for seniors or
individuals with disabilities.
(2) Federal regulations and guidance, including:
(a)
C.F.R. part 37,
(b) ability in Programs and Activities
27,
(c) Joint U.S. Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (U.S. ATBCB) and U.S.
(ADA) Accessibility Specifications for
38,
(d)
C.F.R. part 39,
(e) scrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local
35,
(f)
C.F.R. part 36,
(g) U.S.
part 1630,
(h)
Related Customer Premises Equipment 64, Subpart
F,
(i)
C.F.R. part 1194,
(j) .F.R. part 609,
(k) Guidance,
(l) Other applicable federal civil rights and nondiscrimination regulations and guidance.
Incorporation of FTA Terms 16.a.
a. Federal Laws, Regulations, Requirements, and Guidance. The Subrecipient agrees:
(1) To comply with the requirements of 49 U.S.C. chapter 53 and other applicable federal laws, regulations,
and requirements in effect now or later that affect its third party procurements,
(2) To comply with the applicable U.S. DOT Common Rules, and
(3)
guidance.
Energy Conservation 26.j
a. Energy Conservation. The Subrecipient agrees to, and assures that its Subrecipients, if any, will comply with the
mandatory energy standards and policies of its state energy conservation plans under the Energy Policy and
Conservation Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 6321 et seq., and perform an energy assessment for any building
22, subpart C.
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Applicable to Awards exceeding $10,000
Section 11. Right of the Federal Government to Terminate.
a. Justification. After providing written notice to the Subrecipient, the Subrecipient agrees that the Federal
Government may suspend, suspend then terminate, or terminate all or any part of the federal assistance for the
Award if:
(1) The Subrecipient has failed to make reasonable progress implementing the Award,
(2) The Federal Government determines that continuing to provide federal assistance to support the Award does
not adequately serve the purposes of the law authorizing the Award, or
(3) The Subrecipient has violated the terms of the Agreement, especially if that violation would endanger
substantial performance of the Agreement.
b. Financial Implications. In general, termination of federal assistance for the Award will not invalidate obligations
properly incurred before the termination date to the extent that the obligations cannot be canceled. The Federal
Government may recover the federal assistance it has provided for the Award, including the federal assistance for
obligations properly incurred before the termination date, if it determines that the Subrecipient has misused its
federal assistance by failing to make adequate progress, failing to make appropriate use of the Project property,
or failing to comply with the Agreement, and require the Subrecipient to refund the entire amount or a lesser
amount, as the Federal Government may determine including obligations properly incurred before the termination
date.
c. Expiration of the Period of Performance. Except for a Full Funding Grant Agreement, expiration of any period of
performance established for the Award does not, by itself, constitute an expiration or termination of the Award;
FTA may extend the period of performance to assure that each Formula Project or related activities and each
appropriate.
Applicable to Awards exceeding $25,000
From Section 4. Ethics.
a. Debarment and Suspension. The Subrecipient agrees to the following:
(1) It will comply with the following requirements of 2 C.F.R. part 180, subpart C, as adopted and
supplemented by U.S. DOT regulations at 2 C.F.R. part 1200.
(2) It will not enter into any arrangement to participate in the development or implementation of the
Underlying Agreement with any Third-Party Participant that is debarred or suspended except as
authorized by:
(a) ocurement Suspension C.F.R. part 1200,
(b) Government-wide Debarment and
thereto,
(c) Executive Orders Uniform Suspension, Debarment, or Exclusion of Participants from
Procurement or U.S.C. § 6101 note, as amended
, 31 U.S.C. § 6101
note, and
(d) Other applicable federal laws, regulations, or guidance regarding participation with debarred or
suspended Subrecipients or Third-Party Participants.
(3) Lists of Parties Excluded from Federal
Procurement and Nonprocurement https://www.sam.gov, if required by U.S. DOT
regulations, 2 C.F.R. part 1200.
(4) It will include, and require each Third-Party Participant to include, a similar provision in each lower tier
covered transaction, ensuring that each lower tier Third Party Participant:
(a) Complies with federal debarment and suspension requirements, and
(b) Reviews the SAM at https://www.sam.gov, if necessary to comply with U.S. DOT regulations, 2
C.F.R. part 1200.
(5) If the Subrecipient suspends, debars, or takes any similar action against a Third-Party Participant or
individual, the Subrecipient will provide immediate written notice to the:
(a) FTA Regional Counsel for the Region in which the Subrecipient is located or implements the
Agreement,
(b) FTA Headquarters Manager that administers the Grant or Cooperative Agreement, or
(c) FTA Chief Counsel.
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Applicable to Awards exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold ($100,000-see Note)
Note: Applicable when tangible property or construction will be acquired
Section 15. Preference for United States Products and Services.
Except as the Federal Government determines otherwise in writing, the Subr
U.S. domestic preference requirements and follow federal guidance, including:
Buy America. The domestic preference procurement requirements of 49 U.S.C. § 5323(j), and FTA regulations,
Section 39. Disputes, Breaches, Defaults, or Other Litigation.
a. FTA Interest. FTA has a vested interest in the settlement of any violation of federal law, regulation, or
disagreement involving the Award, the accompanying Agreement, and any Amendments thereto including,
but not limited to, a default, breach, major dispute, or litigation, and FTA reserves the right to concur in any
settlement or compromise.
b. Notification to FTA. If a current or prospective legal matter that may affect the Federal Government emerges,
the Subrecipient must promptly notify the FTA Chief Counsel, or FTA Regional Counsel for the Region in
which the Subrecipient is located.
(1) The types of legal matters that require notification include, but are not limited to, a major dispute, breach,
default, litigation, or naming the Federal Government as a party to litigation or a legal disagreement in
any forum for any reason.
(2)
interests in the Award, the accompanying Underlying Agreement, and any Amendments thereto, or the
requirements.
(3) If the Subrecipient has credible evidence that a Principal, Official, Employee, Agent, or Third Party
Participant of the Subrecipient, or other person has submitted a false claim under the False Claims Act,
31 U.S.C. § 3729 et seq., or has committed a criminal or civil violation of law pertaining to such matters
as fraud, conflict of interest, bribery, gratuity, or similar misconduct involving federal assistance, the
Subrecipient must promptly notify the U.S. DOT Inspector General, in addition to the FTA Chief
Counsel or Regional Counsel for the Region in which the Subrecipient is located.
c. Federal Interest in Recovery. The Federal Government retains the right to a proportionate share of any
proceeds recovered from any third party, based on the percentage of the federal share for the Agreement.
Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, the Subrecipient may return all liquidated damages it receives to its
Award Budget for its Agreement rather than return the federal share of those liquidated damages to the
Federal Government, provided that the Subr s prior written concurrence.
d. Enforcement. The Subrecipient must pursue its legal rights and remedies available under any third-party
agreement, or any federal, state, or local law or regulation.
Applicable to Awards exceeding $100,000 by Statute
From Section 4. Ethics.
a. Lobbying Restrictions. The Subrecipient agrees that neither it nor any Third-Party Participant will use federal
assistance to influence any officer or employee of a federal agency, member of Congress or an employee of a
member of Congress, or officer or employee of Congress on matters that involve the Agreement, including any
extension or modification, according to the following:
(1) Laws, Regulations, Requirements, and Guidance. This includes:
(a) The Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment, 31 U.S.C. § 1352, as amended,
(b)
31 U.S.C. § 1352, as amended, and
(c) Other applicable federal laws, regulations, requirements, and guidance prohibiting the use of federal
assistance for any activity concerning legislation or appropriations designed to influence the U.S.
Congress or a state legislature, and
(2) Exception. If permitted by applicable federal law, regulations, requirements, or guidance, such lobbying
activities described above may be undertaken through the Subr
channels.
Section 26. Environmental Protections Clean Air and Clean Water
Other Environmental Federal Laws. The Subrecipient agrees to comply or facilitate compliance and assures
that its Third Party Participants will comply or facilitate compliance with all applicable federal laws,
regulations, and requirements, and will follow applicable guidance, including, but not limited to, the Clean
Air Act, Clean Water Act, Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968, Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972,
the Endangered Species Act of 1973, Magnuson Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act,
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Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
)
Applicable with the Transfer of Property or Persons
Section 15. Preference for United States Products and Services.
Except as the Federal Government determines otherwise in writing, the Subr
U.S. domestic preference requirements and follow federal guidance, including:
a. Buy America. The domestic preference procurement requirements of 49 U.S.C. § 5323(j), and FTA
5323(j),
b. Cargo Preference. Preference Use of United States-Flag Vessels. The shipping requirements of 46 U.S.C.
U.S.-
part 381, and
c. Fly America. The air transportation requirements of Section 5 of the International Air Transportation Fair
Competitive Practices Act of 1974, as amended, 49 U.S.C. § 40118, and U.S. General Services
-10.131
301-10.143.
Applicable to Construction Activities
Section 24. Employee Protections.
a. Awards Involving Construction. The Subrecipient agrees to comply and assures that each Third-Party Participant
will comply with all federal laws, regulations, and requirements providing protections for construction employees
involved in each Project or related activities with federal assistance provided through the Agreement, including
the:
(1) Prevailing Wage Requirements of:
(a) -Bacon
(b) The Davis-Bacon Act, 40 U.S.C. §§ 3141 3144, 3146, and 3147, and
(c)
Financed and Assisted Construction (also Labor Standards Provisions Applicable to Nonconstruction
(2) Wage and Hour Requirements of:
(a) Section 102 of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, as amended, 40 U.S.C. § 3702, and
other relevant parts of that Act, 40 U.S.C. § 3701 et seq., an
(b)
Financed and Assisted Construction (also Labor Standards Provisions Applicable to Nonconstruction
(3) -
(a) -
(b) -Kickb
(c)
(4) Construction Site Safety of:
(a) Section 107 of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, as amended, 40 U.S.C. § 3704, and
other relevant parts of that Act, 40 U.S.C. § 3701 et seq., and
(b)
From Section 16
b. Bonding. The Subrecipient agrees to comply with the following bonding requirements and restrictions as provided
in federal regulations and guidance:
1 Construction. As provided in federal regulations and modified by FTA guidance, for each Project or related
activities implementing the Agreement that involve construction, it will provide bid guarantee bonds, contract
performance bonds, and payment bonds.
2 Activities Not Involving Construction. For each Project or related activities implementing the Agreement not
involving construction, the Subrecipient will not impose excessive bonding and will follow FTA guidance.
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From Section 23
c. Seismic Safety. The Subrecipient agrees to comply with the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977, as
part 41, specifically,
49 C.F.R. § 41.117.
Section 12 Civil Rights D.3
d. Equal Employment Opportunity Requirements for Construction Activities. Comply, when undertaking
with:
a. U.S.
Department of , and
b.
42 U.S.C. § 2000e note, as amended by any later Executive Order that amends or supersedes it, referenced
in 42 U.S.C. § 2000e note.
Applicable to Nonconstruction Activities
From Section 24. Employee Protections
a. Awards Not Involving Construction. The Subrecipient agrees to comply and assures that each Third Party
Participant will comply with all federal laws, regulations, and requirements providing wage and hour protections
for nonconstruction employees, including Section 102 of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, as
amended, 40 U.S.C. § 3702, and other relevant parts of that Act, 40 U.S.C. § 3701 et seq., and U.S. DOL
Construction (also Labor Standards Provisions Applicable to Nonconstruction Contracts Subject to the Contract
5.
Applicable to Transit Operations
a. Public Transportation Employee Protective Arrangements. As a condition of award of federal assistance
appropriated or made available for FTA programs involving public transportation operations, the Subrecipient
agrees to comply and assures that each Third-Party Participant will comply with the following employee
protective arrangements of 49 U.S.C. § 5333(b):
(1) U.S. DOL Certification. When its Awarded, the accompanying Agreement, or any Amendments thereto
involve public transportation operations and are supported with federal assistance appropriated or made
available for 49 U.S.C. §§ 5307 5312, 5316, 5318, 5323(a)(1), 5323(b), 5323(d), 5328, 5337, 5338(b),
or 5339, or former 49 U.S.C. §§ 5308, 5309, 5312, or other provisions of law as required by the Federal
Government, U.S. DOL must provide a certification of employee protective arrangements before FTA
may provide federal assistance for that Award. The Subrecipient agrees that the certification issued by
U.S. DOL is a condition of the Agreement and that the Subrecipient must comply with its terms and
conditions.
(2) Special Warranty. When its Agreement involves public transportation operations and is supported with
federal assistance appropriated or made available for 49 U.S.C. § 5311, U.S. DOL will provide a Special
Warranty for its Award, including its Award of federal assistance under the Tribal Transit Program. The
Subrecipient agrees that its U.S. DOL Special Warranty is a condition of the Agreement and the
Subrecipient must comply with its terms and conditions.
(3) Special Arrangements for Agreements for Federal Assistance Authorized under 49 U.S.C. § 5310. The
Subrecipient agrees, and assures that any Third Party Participant providing public transportation
operations will agree, that although pursuant to 49 U.S.C. § 5310, and former 49 U.S.C. §§ 5310 or 5317,
FTA has det U.S.C. §
5333(b) to any Subagreement participating in the program to provide public transportation for seniors
(elderly individuals) and individuals with disabilities, FTA reserves the right to make case-by- case
determinations of the applicability of 49 U.S.C. § 5333(b) for all transfers of funding authorized under
title 23, United States Code (flex funds), and make other exceptions as it deems appropriate.
Section 28. Charter Service.
a. Prohibitions. The Recipient agrees that neither it nor any Third-Party Participant involved in the Award will
engage in charter service, except as permitted under federal transit laws, specifically 49 U.S.C. § 5323(d), (g),
and (r), FTA Service regulations,
federal requirements, or federal guidance.
b. FTA
has established the following additional exceptions to those restrictions:
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(1) assistance
appropriated or made available for 49 U.S.C. § 5307 to support a Job Access and Reverse Commute (JARC)-
type Project or related activities that would have been eligible for assistance under repealed 49 U.S.C. § 5316
in effect in Fiscal Year 2012 or a previous fiscal year, provided that the Subrecipient uses that federal
assistance for FTA program purposes only, and
(2)
assistance appropriated or made available for 49 U.S.C. § 5310 to support a New Freedom-type Project or
related activities that would have been eligible for federal assistance under repealed 49 U.S.C. § 5317 in
effect in Fiscal Year 2012 or a previous fiscal year, provided the Subrecipient uses that federal assistance for
program purposes only.
c. Violations.
regulations, FTA may require corrective measures and remedies, including withholding an amount of federal
ations, 49 C.F.R. part 604, appendix D, or barring it or the
Third Party Participant from receiving federal assistance provided in 49 U.S.C. chapter 53, 23 U.S.C. § 133, or
23 U.S.C. § 142.
Section 29. School Bus Operations.
a. Prohibitions. The Subrecipient agrees that neither it nor any Third Party Participant that is participating in its
Award will engage in school bus operations exclusively for the transportation of students or school personnel in
competition with private school bus operators, except as permitted by federal transit laws, 49 U.S.C. § 5323(f) or
guidance.
b. Violations. If a Subrecipient or any Third-Party Participant has operated school bus service in violation of
School Bus laws, regulations, or requirements, FTA may require the Subrecipient or Third Party Participant to
take such remedial measures as FTA considers appropriate, or bar the Subrecipient or Third Party Participant
from receiving federal transit assistance.
From Section 35 Substance Abuse
c. Alcohol Misuse and Prohibited Drug Use.
(1) Requirements. The Subrecipient agrees to comply and assures that its Third-Party Participants will comply
with:
(a) Federal transit laws, specifically 49 U.S.C. § 5331,
(b) 49
C.F.R. part 655, and
(c) Applicable and
(2) Remedies for Non-Compliance. The Subrecipient agrees that if FTA determines that the Subrecipient or a
Third-Party Participant receiving federal assistance under 49 U.S.C. chapter 53 is not in compliance with 49
C.F.R. part 655, the Federal Transit Administrator may bar that Subrecipient or Third Party Participant from
receiving all or a portion of the federal transit assistance for public transportation it would otherwise receive.
Applicable to Planning, Research, Development, and Documentation Projects
Section 17. Patent Rights.
a. General. The Subrecipient agrees that:
(1) Depending on the nature of the Agreement, the Federal Government may acquire patent rights when the
Subrecipient or Third-Party Participant produces a patented or patentable invention, improvement, or
discovery;
(2) ved or reduced to
practice with federal assistance provided through the Agreement; or
(3) When a patent is issued or patented information becomes available as described in the preceding section
17.a.(2) of this Master Agreement (FTA MA(23)), the Subrecipient will notify FTA immediately and provide
a detailed report satisfactory to FTA.
b. Federal Rights. The Subrecipient agrees that:
(1) Its rights and responsibilities, and each Third-, in that federally
assisted invention, improvement, or discovery will be determined as provided in applicable federal laws,
regulations, requirements, and guidance, including any waiver thereof, and
(2) Unless the Federal Government determines otherwise in writing, irrespective of its status or the status of any
Third Party Participant as a large business, small business, state government, state instrumentality, local
government, Indian tribe, nonprofit organization, institution of higher education, or individual, the
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Subr
and Small Business Firms Under
part 401.
c. License Fees and Royalties. Consistent with the applicable U.S. DOT Common Rules, the Subrecipient agrees
that license fees and royalties for patents, patent applications, and inventions produced with federal assistance
provided through the Agreement are program income and must be used in compliance with applicable federal
requirements.
Section 18. Rights in Data and Copyrights.
a. not
copyrighted, and that is delivered or specified to be delivered as required by the Agreement. Examples
fications, engineering drawings and
associated lists, process sheets, manuals, technical reports, catalog item identifications, and related information,
but do not include financial reports, cost analyses, or other similar information used for performance or
administration of the Agreement.
b. General Federal Restrictions. The following restrictions apply to all subject data first produced in the performance
of the Agreement:
(1) Prohibitions. The Subrecipient may not publish or reproduce any subject data, in whole, in part, or in any
manner or form, or permit others to do so.
(2) internal
use, an institution of higher learning, the portion of subject data that the Federal Government has previously
released or approved for release to the public, or the portion of data that has the Federal
written consent for release.
c. Federal Rights in Data and Copyrights. The Subrecipient agrees that:
(1) -free, non-
Government to
reproduce, publish, or otherwise use the subject data or permit other entities or individuals to use the subject
data provided those actions are taken for Federal Government purposes, and
(2) U.S. DOT Public Access Plan Copyright License. The Subrecipient grants to U.S. DOT a worldwide, non-
exclusive, non-transferable, paid-up, royalty-free copyright license, including all rights under copyright, to
any and all Publications and Digital Data Sets as such terms are defined in the U.S. DOT Public Access plan,
resulting from scientific research funded either fully or partially by this funding agreement. The Subrecipient
herein acknowledges that the above copyright license grant is first in time to any and all other grants of a
copyright license to such Publications and/or Digital Data Sets, and that U.S. DOT shall have priority over
any other claim of exclusive copyright to the same.
d. Special Federal Rights in Data for Research, Development, Demonstration, Deployment, Technical Assistance,
iding federal assistance for a research,
development, demonstration, deployment, technical assistance, or special studies program is to increase
transportation knowledge, rather than limit the benefits of the Award to the Subrecipient and its Third-Party
Participants. Therefore, the Subrecipient agrees that:
(1) Publicly Available Report. When an Award providing federal assistance for any of the programs described
above is completed, it must provide a report of the Agreement that FTA may publish or make available for
publication on the Internet.
(2) Other Reports. It must provide other reports related to the Award that FTA may request.
(3) Availability of Subject Data. FTA may make available its copyright license to the subject data, and a copy
of the subject data to any FTA Recipient or any Third-Party Participant at any tier, except as the Federal
Government determines otherwise in writing.
(4) Identification of Information. It must identify clearly any specific confidential, privileged, or proprietary
information submitted to FTA.
(5) Incomplete. If the Award is not completed for any reason whatsoever, all data developed with federal
may
direct.
(6) Exception. This section does not apply to an adaptation of any automatic data processing equipment or
e. License Fees and Royalties. Consistent with the applicable U.S. DOT Common Rules, the Subrecipient agrees
that license fees and royalties for patents, patent applications, and inventions produced with federal assistance
provided through the Agreement are program income and must be used in compliance with federal applicable
requirements.
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f. Hold Harmless. Upon request by the Federal Government, the Subrecipient agrees that if it intentionally violates
any proprietary rights, copyrights, or right of privacy, and if its violation under the preceding section occurs from
any of the publication, translation, reproduction, delivery, use or disposition of subject data, then it will indemnify,
save, and hold harmless against any liability, including costs and expenses of
employees, and agents acting within the scope of their official duties. The Subrecipient will not be required to
indemnify the Federal Government for any liability described in the preceding sentence, if the violation is caused
by the wrongful acts of federal officers, employees or agents, or if indemnification is prohibited or limited by
applicable state law.
g. Restrictions on Access to Patent Rights. Nothing in this section of this Master Agreement (FTA MA(23))
pertaining to rights in data either implies a license to the Federal Government under any patent, or may be
construed to affect the scope of any license or other right otherwise granted to the Federal Government under any
patent.
h. Data Developed Without Federal Assistance or Support. The Subrecipient agrees that in certain circumstances it
may need to provide to FTA data developed without any federal assistance or support. Nevertheless, this section
generally does not apply to data developed without federal assistance, even though that data may have been used
in connection with the Award. The Subrecipient agrees that the Federal Government will not be able to protect
data developed without federal assistance from unauthorized disclosure unless that data is clearly marked
i. Requirements to Release Data. The Subrecipient understands and agrees that the Federal Government may be
required to release data and information the Subrecipient submits to the Federal Government as required under:
(1). The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. § 552,
(2) The U.S. DOT Common Rules,
(3) U.S. DOT Public Access Plan, which provides that the Subrecipient agrees to satisfy the reporting and
compliance requirements as set forth in the U.S. DOT Public Access plan, including, but not limited to, the
submission and approval of a Data Management Plan, the use of Open Researcher and Contributor ID
(ORCID) numbers, the creation and maintenance of a Research Project record in the Transportation Research
the timely and complete submission of all required
publications and associated digital data sets as such terms are defined in the DOT Public Access plan.
Additional information about how to comply with the requirements can be found at:
http://ntl.bts.gov/publicaccess/howtocomply.html, or
(4) Other federal laws, regulations, requirements, and guidance concerning access to records pertaining to the
Award, the accompanying Agreement, and any Amendments thereto.
Miscellaneous Special Requirements
From Section 12. Civil Rights.
a. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (and Prompt Payment and Return of Retainage). To the extent authorized by
applicable federal laws, regulations, or requirements, the Subrecipient agrees to facilitate, and assures that each
Third-Party Participant will facilitate, participation by small business concerns owned and controlled by socially
in the Agreement as follows:
(1) Statutory and Regulatory Requirements. The Subrecipient agrees to comply with:
(a) Section 1101(b) of the FAST Act, 23 U.S.C. § 101 note,
(b)
Transportation Financial Assista
(c) Federal transit law, specifically 49 U.S.C. § 5332, as provided in section 12 of this Master Agreement
(FTA MA(23)).
(2) DBE Program Requirements. A Subrecipient that receives planning, capital and/or operating assistance and
that will award prime third-party contracts exceeding $250,000 the requirements of 49 C.F.R. part 26.
(3) Special Requirements for a Transit Vehicle Manufacturer (TVM). The Subrecipient agrees that:
(a) TVM Certification. Each TVM, as a condition of being authorized to bid or propose on FTA-assisted
transit vehicle procurements, must certify that it has complied with the requirements of 49 C.F.R. part
26, and
(b) Reporting TVM Awards. Within 30 days of any third-party contract award for a vehicle purchase, the
Subrecipient must submit to FTA the name of the TVM contractor and the total dollar value of the third
electronic award
management system. The Subrecipient must also submit additional notifications if options are exercised
in subsequent years to ensure that the TVM is still in good standing.
(4) Assurance. As required by 49 C.F.R. § 26.13(a):
(a) Recipient Assurance. The Subrecipient agrees and assures that:
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1 It must not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the award and
performance of any FTA or U.S. DOT-assisted contract, or in the administration of its DBE program
or the requirements of 49 C.F.R. part 26,
2 It must take all necessary and reasonable steps under 49 C.F.R. part 26 to ensure nondiscrimination
in the award and administration of U.S. DOT assisted contracts,
3 Its DBE program, as required under 49 C.F.R. part 26 and as approved by U.S. DOT, is incorporated
by reference and made part of the Underlying Agreement, and
4 Implementation of its DBE program approved by U.S. DOT is a legal obligation and failure to carry
out its terms shall be treated as a violation of the Master Agreement (FTA MA(23)).
(b) Subrecipient/Third Party Contractor/Third Party Subcontractor Assurance. The Subrecipient agrees and
assures that it will include the following assurance in each subagreement and third-party contract it signs
with a Subrecipient or Third-Party Contractor and agrees to obtain the agreement of each of its
Subrecipients, Third Party Contractors, and Third Party Subcontractors to include the following
assurance in every subagreement and third party contract it signs:
1 The Subrecipient, each Third-Party Contractor, and each Third-Party Subcontractor must not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the award and performance of any
FTA or U.S. DOT-assisted subagreement, third party contract, and third party subcontract, as
applicable, and the administration of its DBE program or the requirements of 49 C.F.R. part 26,
2 The Subrecipient, each Third-Party Contractor, and each Third-Party Subcontractor must take all
necessary and reasonable steps under 49 C.F.R. part 26 to ensure nondiscrimination in the award
and administration of U.S. DOT-assisted subagreements, third party contracts, and third party
subcontracts, as applicable,
3 Failure by the Subrecipient and any of its Third Party Contractors or Third Party Subcontractors to
carry out the requirements of subparagraph 12.e(4)(b) (of FTA MA(23)) is a material breach of their
subagreement, third party contract, or third party subcontract, as applicable, and
4 The following remedies, or such other remedy as the Subrecipient deems appropriate, include, but
are not limited to, withholding monthly progress payments; assessing sanctions; liquidated damages;
and/or disqualifying the Subrecipient, Third Party Contractor, or Third-Party Subcontractor from
future bidding as non-responsible.
(5) Remedies. Upon notification to the Subrecipient of its failure to carry out its approved program, FTA or U.S.
DOT may impose sanctions as provided for under 49 C.F.R. part 26, and, in appropriate cases, refer the
matter for enforcement under either or both 18 U.S.C. § 1001, and/or the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act
of 1986, 31 U.S.C. § 3801 et seq.
From Section 12. Civil Rights.
b. Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability. The Subrecipient agrees to comply with the following federal
prohibitions against discrimination on the basis of disability:
(1) Federal laws, including:
(a) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, 29 U.S.C. § 794, which prohibits
discrimination on the basis of disability in the administration of federally assisted Programs,
Projects, or activities,
(b) The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq., which
requires that accessible facilities and services be made available to individuals with disabilities:
1 For FTA Recipients generally, Titles I, II, and III of the ADA apply, but
2 For Indian Tribes, Titles II and III of the ADA apply, but Title I of the ADA does not apply
(c) The Architectural Barriers Act of 1968, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 4151 et seq., which requires that
buildings and public accommodations be accessible to individuals with disabilities,
(d) Federal transit law, specifically 49 U.S.C. § 5332, which now includes disability as a prohibited
basis for discrimination, and
(e) Other applicable federal laws, regulations, and requirements pertaining to access for seniors or
individuals with disabilities.
(2) Federal regulations and guidance, including:
(a) C.F.R.
part 37,
(b)
(c) Joint U.S. Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (U.S. ATBCB) and U.S.
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(d)
C.F.R. part 39,
(e)Government
(f) tion on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations
(g)
(h) U.S. Feder
F,
(i)
C.F.R. part 1194,
(j)
(k)
(l) Other applicable federal civil rights and nondiscrimination regulations and guidance.
Section 16. Procurement. For Assignability
a. Federal Laws, Regulations, Requirements, and Guidance. The Subrecipient agrees:
(1 To comply with the requirements of 49 U.S.C. chapter 53 and other applicable federal laws, regulations, and
requirements in effect now or later that affect its third-party procurements,
(2) To comply with the applicable U.S. DOT Common Rules, and
(3) Party Contracting
guidance.
State Requirements
Section 37. Special Notification Requirements for States.
a. Types of Information. To the extent required under federal law, the State, agrees to provide the following
information about federal assistance awarded for its State Program, Project, or related activities:
(1) The Identification of FTA as the federal agency providing the federal assistance for a State Program or
Project,
(2) The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number of the program from which the federal assistance for a
State Program or Project is authorized, and
(3) The amount of federal assistance FTA has provided for a State Program or Project.
b. Documents. The State agrees to provide the information required under this provision in the following documents:
(1) applications for federal assistance, (2) requests for proposals, or solicitations, (3) forms, (4) notifications, (5)
press releases, and (6) other publications..
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EXHIBIT E, VERIFICATION OF PAYMENT
This checklist is to assist the Subrecipient in preparation of its billing packets to State. This checklist
is provided as guidance and is subject to change by State. State shall provide notice of any such
changes to Subrecipient. All items may not apply to your particular entity. State
reimburse Subrecipients as quickly as possible and a well organized and complete billing packet
helps to expedite payment.
Verification of Payment
General Ledger Report must have the following:
Identify check number or EFT number;
If no check number is available, submit Accounts Payable Distribution report with the
General Ledger;
In-Kind (must be pre-approved by State) and/or cash match;
Date of the report;
Accounting period;
Current period transactions; and
Account coding for all incurred expenditures.
If no General Ledger Report, all of the following are acceptable:
copies of checks;
check registers; and
paycheck stub showing payment number, the amount paid, the check number or
electronic funds transfer (EFT), and the date paid.
State needs to ensure that expenditures incurred by the local agencies have been paid by
Party before State is invoiced by Party.
Payment amounts should match the amount requested on the reimbursement. Additional
explanation and documentation is required for any variances.
In-Kind or Cash Match If an entity wishes to use these types of match, they must be
approved by State prior to any Work taking place.
If in-kind or cash match is being used for the Local Match, the in-kind or cash match
portion of the project must be included in the project application and the statement of work
attached to the Agreement or purchase order. FTA does not require pre-approval of in-kind
or cash match, but State does.
General ledger must also show the in-kind and/or cash match.
Indirect costs If an entity wishes to use indirect costs, the rate must be approved by State
prior to applying it to the reimbursements.
If indirect costs are being requested, an approved indirect letter from State or your
cognizant agency for indirect costs, as defined in 2 CCR §200. 19, must be provided. The
letter must state what indirect costs are allowed, the approved rate and the time period for
the approval. The indirect cost plan must be reconciled annually and an updated letter
submitted each year thereafter.
Fringe Benefits- Considered part of the Indirect Cost Rate and must be reviewed and
approved prior to including these costs in the reimbursements .
Submit an approval letter from the cognizant agency for indirect costs, as defined in 2 CCR
§200. 19, that verifies fringe benefit, or
Submit the following fringe benefit rate proposal package to State Audit Division:
Copy of Financial Statement;
Personnel Cost Worksheet;
State of Employee Benefits; and
Cost Policy Statement.