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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC13-201 LSC Transportation Consultants AgreementCEagleCountyTransitHubandPark-and-RideStudyth-tt] CLSCTRANSPORTATIONCONSULTANTS,INC.516NorthTejonStreetColoradoSprings,CO$0903(719)633-2868FAX(719)633-5430E-mail:Isc@lsccs.comJune6,2013Ms.KellyCollierECOTransitP.O.Box1070Gypsum,CO81601RE:EagleCountyTransitHubandPark-and-RideStudyDearMs.Collier:Withthisletterandattachedproposal,LSCTransportationConsultants,Inc.isproudtopresentourqualificationstocompletetheEagleCountyTransitHubandPark-and-RideStudy.WehaveteamedwithDesignWorkshoptoprovideateamhighlyqualifiedintransitfacilityplanningandsiteanalysis.LSCTransportationConsultants,Inc.isanestablishedColorado-andCalifornia-basedtransportationplanningfirmwhichhasbeeninbusinessforover35years.ThefirmhasofficesinTahoeCity,CaliforniaandinColoradoSpringsandDenver,Colorado.Ourfinnhasextensivetransportationplanningexperienceinmedium-sizedcitiesandruralareasthroughoutthewesternandmidwesternUnitedStates.DesignWorkshopofferslandplanningandurbandesignserviceswithanofficeintheRoaringForkValley.WehaveteamedwithDesignWorkshoponanumberofprojectsincludingarecentprojectfortheVailLionsheadtransitcenterandamultimodalfacilityinGlenwoodSprings.Webelievethefollowingattributesmakeourstudyteamtheoptimalchoicetoconductthisimportantstudy:•Wehaveprovidedassistanceintheselectionoftransitfacilitysitesforseveralwestemcommunities.•ImanagedthesiteselectionprocessforaDowntownTransferCenterforMETTransitinBillings,MontanaandthetransitcentersiteanalysisinGrandJunction.•WearefamiliarwithEagleCountyandhaveworkedonothertmnsitfacilityprojectsinEagleCountyincludingtheAvonTransitCenterandVailLionsheadTransitCenter.TRANSPORTATIONCONSULTANTS,INC. CCMs.KellyCollierPage2June6,2013EagleCountyTransitHubandPark-and-RideStudy•Thestudyteammembershavegainedareputationforqualitystudies,completedonscheduleandwithahighdegreeofflexibilitytotheclient’sneeds.•Thestudyteammembersofferacombinationofexperienceintransitplanning,routedesign,andconceptualdesignoffacilityalternatives.•Thesizeofthefirmisoptimalforaprojectofthisscopeandcomplexity.Wearelargeenoughtoprovidethestaffandbackupnecessarytosuccessfullycompletethestudyonschedule,andsmallenoughtoensurethattheprojectisgiventhehighestprioritywithinouroffice.Ourcurrentworkload,furthermore,ensuresthattheresourcesneededforthisprojectwillbereadilyavailable.WehavepreparedaWorkProgramandProposedProjectScheduletomeetthegoalsoftheprojectthatwereoutlinedintheRequestforProposals.Wewouldbehappytodiscussanyelementofourworkscopewithyouandyourcommittee.Weareeagertobeginworkonthisimportantstudyandlookforwardtoyourresponsetoourproposal.Wewouldbehappytoprovideanyadditionalinformationregardingourpastworkandqualificationsatyourdiscretion.Thankyoufortheopportunitytopresentourqualificationsandpmposal.Respectfullysubmitted,LSCTRANSPORTATIONCONSULTANTS,INC.ByAlbertT.StoddardIII,Ph.D.,P.E.PrincipalATS:ro C,CPROPOSALFORTHEEagleCountyTransitHubandPark-and-RideStudyPreparedfor:Preparedby:EagleCountyRegionalLSCTransportationConsultants,Inc.TransportationAuthority516NorthTejonStreetP.O.Box1070ColoradoSprings,CO80903Gypsum,CO81637-1070(719)633-2868(970)328-3520Inassociationwith:DesignWorkshop120EastMainStreetAspen,CO81611(970)925-8354June6,2013TABLEOFCONTENTSPROPOSEDAPPROACHANDSCOPE1Task1:WorkingGroup1Task2:DemandAnalysis2Task3:ConceptualDesign3Task4:CapitalCosts4Task5:PrepareDraftReport4Task6:PrepareFinalReport4ESTIMATEDEFFORT5PROPOSEDSCHEDULE6PROJECTTEAM7DEMONSTRATEDEXPERIENCE9APPENDIXREQUIREDFORMS C(ENProposedApproachandScopeTheEagleCountyTransportationAuthority(ECOTransit)hasissuedaRequestforProposals(RFP)forthenextphaseinplanningforlong-rangedevelopmentoftransitservicesinEagleCounty.ThefeederCirculatorStudyandNeedsAssessmentdevelopedplanstomovetoacentralspinesystemwithlocalfeedercirculatorroutes.Thisstudywillidentifyappropriatelocationsfortransferhubs,passengerfacilities,andpark-and-ridelots.WehaveteamedwithDesignWorkshopofAspenforthisproject.WerecentlyworkedtogetherontheintermodalfacilitysiteselectionstudyforGlenwoodSpringsandhaveworkedtogetheronmanyotherprojects.Webelieveourteamprovidesthebestcombinationofexperienceintheareasoftransitplanningandfacilitysiteplanning.WeproposethefollowingapproachtotheScopeofWorkoutlinedintheRFP.OurproposedapproachisbasedontherequirementsoftheRFP,otherrecentlycompletedstudies,andourexperienceonotherprojects.WewillworkcloselywithECOTransitstaffandtheWorkingGrouptoensuresatisfactorycompletionofthestudywithaplanthatwillguidefuturedevelopmentoftheECOTransitsystem.Task1:WorkingGroupPurpose:ToensurethestudyresultsreflecttheprioritiesofECOTransitandthecommunitieswithinEagleCounty.Approach:WewillworkcloselywithECOTransitstafftosetupaWorkingGroup,andwewillthencoordinatecloselywiththeWorkingGroupthroughoutthestudy.WeunderstandtheWorkingGroupwillhelp-——developavisionandgoalsforthestudyandwillthenassistinimplementationofthestudyrecommendations.WehavefoundthataninvolvedWorkingGroupalwaysenhances______studyresults.Localinvolvementisveryimportantinthedevelopmentofrecommendationswhichreflectcommunityvaluesandpriorities.WeplantomeetwiththeWorkingGroupthreetimesduringthestudy.Thefirstmeetingwilltakeplaceasastudy“kick-off’meetingtodevelopthestudyvisionandgoals.WewillthenmeettopresenttheresultsofTask2andtoobtainfeedbackbeforeproceedingwithLSCEagleCountyTransitHubandPark-and-RideStudyPage1_______ 00thefollowingtasks.ThethirdmeetingwilltakeplacetopresenttheDraftReportandobtainfeedbackbeforepreparingtheFinalReport.Product:ThistaskwillprovidethestudyvisionandgoalswhichwillbedocumentedintheWorkingPaperandtheFinalReport.Task2:DemandAnaIyssPurpose:Todeterminethelevelofneedforneworimprovedfacilitiesandtheappropriatefacilitiestobeconsideredforkeystops.Approach:Subtask2.1:CurrentInventoryWewillcompleteafullinventoryofexistingbusstopsandfacilities.TheinventorywillbeincorporatedintoadatabasewithGISmapping.Datatobeincludedwillbethestoplocation;facilitiesatthestopincludingsigns,benches,shelters,lighting,andanyotherfacilitieswhichmaybepresent;pedestrianaccess;buspull-outs;andadequacyofaccessibility.BoardingcountsfromECOTransitwillbeincludedinthedatabasetoindicatethelevelofusageforeachstop.Subtask2.2:ExistingDemandTheexistingboardingcountswillbeusedasthebasedataforuseofexistingstopsandfacilities.Weproposetodevelopastop-levelfixed-routedemandmodelaspartofthistask.WehavereviewedthedemandestimatesinthefeederCirculatorStudyandNeedsAssessment.Whilethedemandapproachusedinthatstudyisappropriateforestimatingsystemwideandcommunitydemand,thevarianceinestimatesistoolargetodevelopestimatesforindividualstopsandtheneedforfacilities.Thestop-leveldemandmodelwillbebasedondatawhichareavailable,appropriateforEagleCounty,andstatisticallysignificantfortheexistingdemand.WehavedevelopedsimilarmodelsinstudiesforBreckenridgeandrecentlyinStateCollege,Pennsylvania.ThisapproachwillidentifydemandrelationshipsandleadtodevelopmentofatransitdemandmodelthatisspecifictotheECOTransitservicearea,resultinginthebestpossibleestimatesoftransitdemandbystop.Independentvariablesthatmaybeappropriateandthatwillbeconsideredincludepermanentlodgingunits,seasonalemployeelodgingunits,visitorlodgingunits,lodgingunitoccupancy,employment,skiervisitations,andothermajortripgenerators.Weanticipatethreeseasonalmodelswillbeappropriatetoestimatethesummer,winter,andoffseasons.Thevariablestousewillbebasedonstatisticalanalysisoftheactualboardingcountsbystopandthesurroundinglanduses.Subtask2.3:FutureDemandInthisportionofthetask,wewilldevelopestimatesoffuturedemandforfacilities.ThiswillrequireacloseworkingrelationshipwithECOTransitandEagleCountystafftodevelopreasonableestimatesoflandusechangeswithinthecorridor.ChangesintheLSCPage2_______EagleCountyTransitHubandPark-and-RideStudy CCselectedvariableswillbeidentifiedandscenariostodevelopahighandlowlevelofincreaseddemandforeachstopwithinthesystem.Totaldemandforecastsbystopwillbeconsistentwiththesystem-widerangeofdemandestimatedinthefeederCirculatorStudyandNeedsAssessment.Thedemandestimateswillthenbeusedtodeterminefacilityneedswhichmayoccuroverthenextfiveyears.Subtask2.4:LocationMappingWewillpreparemapsshowingtheproposedlocationsoftransitfacilities,includingthesizeandtypeoffacility.Product:WewillsubmitaninterimWorkingPaperwiththeinformationcompiledinTasks1and2.TheWorkingPaperwilldocumenttheinventoryofexistingfacilities,thedemandestimates,andtheproposedfacilities.WewillmeetwiththeWorkingGroupandwillpresenttheinformationintheWorkingPaper.Feedbackwillbesoughtregardingtheproposedfacilities,andmodificationswillbemadebasedontheinputandfeedbackreceivedpriortoproceedingwithTask3.Task3:ConceptualDesignPurpose:Thegeneralobjectiveforthisphaseofworkistotestprogramgoalsandthesiteprogramagainstexistingconditionsandtoexploredesignideas.Approach:Conceptualdesignwillbebaseduponcurrentconditions,projectedfutureneeds,andwillincorporatetheinventoryandanalysisofexistingfacilities.FollowingagreementupontheproposedfacilitiesinTask2,weanticipateuptofivesiteswillbeevolvedintoindividualfacilitysiteplans.Theseplanswillexplorealternativesforplace-makingandidentityatthissite-levelscale.‘LT4TheDesignWorkshopteamwillproducecharactersketchesandL.imagerywhichillustratethekeyconceptsoftheconceptualdesignandprojectvision.Theimagerywillinspireideasandpromotecontinuitythroughoutfuturedevelopmentofthetransitsystem.Place-makingconceptsexploredwillincludesuchthingsasproposedstructures,restroomfacilities,waitingareas,landscaping,hardscape,sitefurnishingsandpedestrianamenities,ADAfeatures,lighting,publicart,aswellasinformational,branding,andwayfindingsignage.finally,wewilllookatvehicleparkinglotsandtransitvehiclequeuingandstagingareastoconsiderbestmanagementpracticesforcirculation,accessibility,drainage,stormwatermanagement,andhardscapechoices.Product:Wewillprovideuptofivefacilitymasterplansandcorrespondingfacilitysketchesillustratingtheconceptualdesigns.ThemasterLSCEagleCountyTransitHubandPark-and-RideStudyPage3_______ Uplanswillbepreparedat1”=100scale.ThefacilitymasterplanswillbeprovidedaspartoftheDraftReport.Task4:CapitalCostsPurpose:Toprovidecostestimateswhichmaybeusedforprojectprogrammingtoobtainfundingforthefacilities.Approach:Wewilldevelopapreliminaryunderstandingoftheorderofmagnitudeofpotentialcapitalcostsforeachproposedfacility.Thecostestimateswillbebaseduponthepreferredalternativeandwillbegeneralinnature.Costdatawillbeobtainedfromotherrecentfacilityprojectsintheregionandusedtodevelopestimatesfortheproposedfacilities.ThecostestimateswillbeprovidedinaformatthatisVTAapprovedforindependentcostestimatecompliance.Product:ThecostestimatesforeachproposedfacilitywillbepresentedintheDraftReport.Task5:PrepareDraftReportPurpose:ToprovideadraftreportforreviewandapprovalbytheWorkingGroup.Approach:TheconceptualplansandcostestimateswillbeincorporatedintoaDraftReportwiththematerialpresentedintheWorkingPaper.WewillmeetwiththeWorkingGrouptopresenttheDraftReportandobtainreviewcommentsfromtheWorkingGroupmembers.Product:WewillprovidetheDraftReportinanelectronicformatforreviewbytheWorkingGroup.Thereportwillbeformattedfor8Y2’x11’printingwithlix17”fold-outpagesforthefacilityconceptualdesignsandsketchesasappropriate.Task6:PrepareFinalReportPurpose:Toprovidethefinaldocumentationofthestudywiththefacilityrecommendations.Approach:FollowingreviewoftheDraftReport,wewillincorporateanychangesandrevisionsasdirectedbytheWorkingGroupandECOTransitstaff.OurProjectManagerwillbeavailabletopresentthestudyresultsataCASTA/CDOTfallConference.Product:WewillprovideaboundcopyoftheFinalReport,oneunboundoriginalwhichmaybeusedforcopying,andanelectronicversionwhichmaybepostedontheECOTransitwebsiteandusedforprinting.WewillalsoprovidesimilarcopiestoCDOT.LSCEagleCountyTransitHubandPark-and-RideStudyPage4 CCEstimatedEffortTable1presentstheestimatedlaborhoursbytaskforeachmemberofourproposedteam.ThelaborhoursshowninTable1arebasedonourproposedapproachaspresentedintheprevioussection.TableIEstimatedProjectEffortProjectTransitGISS.ManagerPlannerGraphicsTechnicalClericalTaskStoddardAlmeidaShawJacksonAllisSmithAcetoSupportSupportTotalTaskiWorkingGroup161221632400284Task2DemandAnalyss204004440404116Task3ConceptualDesign816iC196026400179Task4CapitalCosts40281220026TaskSPrepareDraftReport82006122016872Task6FinalReportandDissemination816044008848Total64104146712438406422527LSCEagleCountyTransitHubandPark-and-RideStudyPage5_______ CCProposedScheduleOurproposedprojectscheduleisshowninFigure1.ThescheduleisbasedonananticipatedstartdateofJune24,2013withcompletionbyNovember15,2013.WeunderstandtheimportanceofcompletingtheprojectbyNovember15,andwehavethecapabilityandresourcestomeetthisschedule.Figure1ProposedProjectSchedu)eLEGEND(,WcrkingGroupMeetingWorkingPaperSubmittalDraftReportFinalReportLSCPage6_______MonthAugSeptJuneJuly11TaskflWorkingGroupElDemandAnalysisflConceptualDesignflCapitalCostsflPrepareDraftReportNovOctAflFinalReportandDisseminationCoe4suLTANrSINCEagleCountyTransitHubandPark-and-RideStudy C0ProjectTeamLSCbringstothisprojectateamofhighlyqualifiedpersonnel.Dr.A.T.StoddardwillserveasProjectManager.HeisassistedbyTangerineAlmeidaasTransitPlanner.PersonnelfromDesignWorkshopwillassistwithsiteanalysis.BriefdescriptionsofeachmajorteammemberfollowandaresummarizedinTable2.Resumesforkeyteammembersareprovidedintheappendix.Table2ProjectPersonnelSummaryExperienceProjectProfessionalEducation(inYears)FunctionAlbertT.StoddardIll,B.S.CivilEngineering30+ProjectPh.D.,P.E.MasterofCivilEngineeringManagerPh.D.Civil&EnvironmentalEngineeringTangerineAlmeidaBachelorofArchitecture8TransitMasterofUrbanPlanningPlannerRichardShaw,BachelorofLandscapeArchitecture30+SiteFASLA,PLA,AICPMasterofLandscapeArchitectureAnalysisSuzanneJackson,BachelorofArchitecture25SiteASLA,AICPMasterofLandscapeArchitectureAnalysisAshleyAllis,PLA,BachelorofLandscapeArchitecture10SiteAICPMasterofUrbanandEnvironmentalAnalysisPlanningProjectManager-AlbertT.StoddardIII,Ph.D.,P.E.,PrincipalinourColoradoSpringsoffice,willserveasProjectManager.Dr.Stoddardhasover30yearsofexperienceincivilandtransportationengineering.HeholdsBachelorsandMastersDegreesinCivilEngineeringandaDoctorofPhilosophyDegreeinCivilandEnvironmentalEngineering.Hisprimaryareasofexpertiseareintransportationsystemsanalysis,transitdemandestimation,andtransitserviceplanning.Dr.StoddardservedastheProjectManagerfortheDuPageCountyLocalAreaCirculatorStudy.Dr.StoddardwastheProjectManagerfortheBillingsDowntownTransferCentersiteselection,theGrandJunctionDowntownTransferCenterproject,theMesaMalltransfercentersiteselection,andtheGlenwoodSpringsMultimodalFacility.HewasthePrincipal-in-ChargefortheinventoryandanalysisofbusstopsinGrandJunctionandGlenwoodSprings.HealsoworkedonsiteselectionsfortransitfacilitiesinLogan,UtahandButte,Montana.HerecentlyLSCEagleCountyTransitHubandPark-and-RideStudyPage7_______ CCcompletedaprojectfortheTransitCooperativeResearchProgramonestimationoftransitneedsanddemandforruralareas.TransitPlanner-TangerineAlmeidajoinedLSCin2004aftercompletingherMastersinUrbanandRegionalPlanningspecializinginTransitPlanning.Duringherstudies,Ms.AlmeidaworkedasaninternfortheNiagarafrontierTransitAuthorityinBuffalo,NewYork.SincejoiningLSC,shehasassistedindevelopingtransitplansfortheNorthernCheyenneReservationandEagleTransit(FlatheadCounty)inMontana;severaltransittechnicalassistanceprojectsinvolvingoperationsandcoordinationplansfortheChickasawNationinOklahoma;LakeHavasuCity,Arizona;andBooneCounty,Missouri;andtransitneedsassessmentplansfortheCrowReservationinMontanaandtheTownofCastleRock,Colorado.SheworkedontransitfacilitystudiesinBillings,GrandJunction,andGlenwoodSprings.SiteAnalysis-RichardShaw,FASIAisaPrincipalandleaderofDesignWorkshop’sAspenoffice.Hehasparticipatedinregional,national,andinternationalprojectsandhasdevotedhiscareertotheeconomicandaestheticimprovementofcommunitiesthroughouttheWest.Mr.ShawhasaMasterofLandscapeArchitecturefromtheHarvardUniversityGraduateSchoolofDesignandhasbeenawardedtheAmericanSocietyofLandscapeArchitectsDesignMedalforalifetimeofwork.SiteAnalysis-SuzanneJackson,ASIA,AICPisanassociateintheAspenofficeofDesignWorkshop.Herprojectmanagementexperienceincludescoordinatinglarge,multi-disciplinarygroupsonavarietyofpublicandprivateprojects.Herpastworkincludescorridormanagementplans,environmentalassessments,downtownenhancementprojects,aswellascommunityprocessandfacilitation.SiteAnalysis-AshleyAllis,PLA,AICPisaprojectmanagerandlandscapearchitectwithDesignWorkshop.Herworkexperienceincludesstreetscapedesign,transportationplanning,siteplanning,historicpreservation,tourismdesign,regionalplanning,andpublicfacilitation.LSCEagleCountyTransitHubandPark-and-RideStudyPage8_______ C0DemonstratedExperienceLSCandDesignWorkshophaveexperienceworkingontransitfacilitystudies.WehaveworkedtogetheronseveraloftheseprojectsincludingtheAvonTransitCenterandtheGlenwoodSpringsMultimodalFacilityStudy.MesaCountyTransitFacilitySiteSelection(2005-2007)Contact:ToddHollenbeck(970)255-7168MesaCountyRTPORO.Box20000-5093GrandJunction,CO81502LSCprovidedtechnicalassistanceinselectingsitesforaTransitOperations/MaintenanceFacilityandaTransferFacilityintheGrandJunctionarea.TheCenterwillallowpassengerstoeasilytransferbetweenbothcurrentandfutureGVTbuses,aswellashouseoperations.Thepreferredsitehasbeenselectedandisundergoingadditionalenvironmentalscreening.GlenwoodSpringsMultimodalTransitTransferCenterSiteAnalysis(2011-2012)Contact:RosaSilver(970)384-6437CityofGlenwoodSprings101West8thStreetGlenwoodSprings,CO81601LSCteamedwithDesignWorkshoptoreviewpossiblesitesforamultimodalfacilityintheGlenwoodSpringsareathatwouldenablecommunityresidentsandvisitorstotransfereasilybetweenmanytransportationmodesincludingbicycles,localbuses,andregionalbuses.Thisincludedevaluatingandprioritizingpotentiallocations.Theresultwasapreferredareawithtwopossiblesitesandaconceptualplanforthefacility.GlenwoodSpringsBicycle/PedestrianTransitAccessStudy(2008)Contact:SabrinaHarris(970)384-6437CityofGlenwoodSprings101West8thStreetGlenwoodSprings,CO81601LSCcompletedtheGlenwoodSpringsTransitAccessStudy,atooltobeusedbylocaldecisionmakersrelatedtobicycleandpedestrianaccesstobusstopfacilitiesintheGlenwoodSpringsarea.Theinformationgainedthroughthisstudyprovidesthenecessarydatatomakeinformeddecisionsforpedestrianimprovementsnecessarytoaccommodatereasonableaccesstotransitstops.CliftonPark-and-RideLotUtilizationStudy(2008)Contact:ToddHollenbeck(970)255-7168MesaCountyRTPOPC.Box20000-5093GrandJunction,CO81502LSCEagteCountyTransitHubandPark-and-RideStudyPage9_______ CCSurveyquestionnaireswereplacedonthewindshieldsofparkedvehiclesandaparkinganalysisofthetwopark-and-ridelotsattheintersectionofFRoadandBusinessLoop70wascompleted.Thereportpresentedanalysisofthedatacollected.ThegoalwastoaidtheRegionalTransportationPlanningOffice,MesaCounty,theCityofGrandJunction,andtheColoradoDepartmentofTransportation(CDOT)inimprovingthefunctionalityofthepark-and-ridelots.CliftonPedestrianCirculationStudy(2005-2006)Contact:ToddHoflenbeck(970)255-7168MesaCountyRIPOP.O.Box20000-5093GrandJunction,CO81502Thisstudyincludedadetailedinventoryofexistingfacilitiesincludingpedestriansidewalks,bikelanes,bikeroutes,trails,transitstops,andotherrelatedfacilities.Majorgapsinpedestrianfacilitieswereidentifiedandimprovementswerepresented.TheresultofthisstudywasaprioritizedlistofprojectsaswellasbaselevelcostestimatesforfacilityimprovementsthroughouttheCliftonarea.MesaMallTransferSiteSelection(2008-2009)Contact:ToddHollenbeck(970)255-7168MesaCountyRTPOP.O.Box20000-5093GrandJunction,CO81502LSCprovidedtechnicalassistanceinselectingasiteforatransferfacilityinthevicinityoftheMesaMall.ThecurrentMallfacilityisnotadequateforpassengersanddrivingthroughparkingareasposesasafetyconcern.Objectivesincludedevaluatingandprioritizinglocationsforthenewfacility,developingconceptualdesignplans,anddevelopinganimplementationplanforthenewfacility.METTransferCenter-Billings,Montana(2002-2007)Contact:RonWenger,TransitManager(406)657-8221CityofBillingsP.O.Box1178Billings,Montana59103LSCworkedwithMETTransittoselectasiteanddevelopadesignconceptforanewDowntownTransferCenterinBillingsusingamulti-stepevaluationprocess.LSCcompletedtheenvironmentalreviewfortheselectedsiteandpreparedthepreliminarydesignconceptandsiteplan.VailLionsheadTransitImprovementProgram(2009)Contact:TomKassmel,PE,TownEngineer(970)479-2235TownofVail1309ElkhornDriveVail,Colorado81632TheLionsheadareaofVailwasplannedinthe1960swithonlyminimalbusstopsandlittleroomforexpansion.Toaccommodatefuturegrowthandsolveexistingpassengerandbuscongestionissues,LSCconductedtransitplanningandfacilitydesignstudiesforthreespecificactivitycenterswithinLionshead.LSCEagteCountyTransitHubandPark-and-RideStudyPage10_______ DesignWorkshop,alongwithLSC,designedamulti-modaltransitcenterfortheTownofAvon’sTownCenterWestDistrict.AvonStationisatransithublinkingAvontolocal,skier,andregionalmasstransitthroughouttheVail/EagleValley.ItsstrategiclocationontheexistingUnionPacificraillinealsoprovidestheopportunitytoutilizethetransitstationforfuturepassengerrailexpansion.Itprovidessixbus-transitloadingplatformswithpedestrianamenitiesandiswiredforfuturereal-timeinformation.AvonStationservesbothlocalandresortpopulationsandasapassengerlinelinkingtownsthroughouttheEagleRiverValley.Thedesignisstronglyinfluencedbytheadjacentraillineandinterpretsrailroaddetailingandpatternsthroughouttheprojectsitetohonortherailroad’sroleinAvon’shistory.AdditionalfeaturesonthesiteincludeanenvironmentalartpiecethatcelebratestheEagleRiver,agatewayforthedistrict,andthearea’sgondolaconnectiontoBeaverCreek.ServicesProvided:UrbanDesign,LandscapeArchitecture,EnvironmentalGraphicDesignDesignWorkshopledaninterdisciplinaryteaminthedevelopmentofaseriesofalternativesthatextendedtheexistingGondolaPlazathroughtheintersectioninordertoaddressuserconflicts(pedestrian,vehicular,transit,bicycle)andsafetyconcerns.Thepreferreddesigncreatedanelevatedintersectionandintroducedbumpoutsatthecrossingstoenhancepedestriansafetyandcalmtraffic.DesignWorkshop,inconjunctionwiththeCityofAspen,conductedaseriesofpublicopenhousestosolicitfeedbackfromkeystakeholdersandthegeneralpublic.TheCityofAspenidentifiedrequirementsformaintenance,emergencyaccess,andengineeringrequirements,whiletheRoaringForkTransitAuthorityprovidedbuscirculationandridershiptrends.Thisinclusiveprocessresultedinacommunity-supportedpreferredalternative.AVONSTATIONTRANSITCENTERAVON,ccClient:TownofAvonContact:JustinHildreth,P.E.,TownEngineerGoNDoLAPLAZAPEDESTRIANCROSSINGSTUDYASPEN,ccClient:CityofAspenEngineeringDepartmentContact:TylerChristoff,ProjectManagerServicesProvided:LandscapeArchitecture,FacilitationandPublicEngagementDESIGNWORKSHOP DesignWorkshopworkedwith[SContheParkAvenueTransitCenterproject.Tomeetregionalenvironmentalthresholdsandmandatedreductioninvehicleuse,theTransitCenteratParkAvenueRedevelopmentisthecentralfeatureinanewconsolidatedtransitprograminvolvingbothpublicandprivateorganizations.Thetransitcenterisdesignedtoaccommodateinner-citybuses,ski-areauses,tourorchatterbusesandnumerousotherprivatecourtesyvans.ConvenientlysituatedadjacenttoHeavenlyGondola,thecentermakestransittidingeffortlessforresortguests.Theregionaltransitsystemoffersreal-timeinformationonthestatusofeverytransitvehicle,awaitingarea,foodservices,andaninformationbooth.Theprojectwascompletedin2003.GLENWOODMULTI-MODALTRANSITCENTERFEASIBILITYSTUDY7/I—___\L-TheCityofGlenwoodSpringscommissionedDesignWorkshopand[SCTransportationConsultantstoevaluatesitessuitableforamulti-modaltransittransfercenter.TheprojectworkinggroupincludedtheCityofGlenwoodSprings,RoaringForkTransportationAuthority,ColoradoMountainCollege,ColoradoDepartmentofTransportationfCDOT),andAMTRAK.DesignWorkshoppreparedplanningstudiesandconceptualdesignsaswellasfacilitatedpublicmeetings.ThestudywaspreparedinaccordancewithfCDOT)andFederalTransitAdministration(FTA)guidelines.DesignWorkshoppreparedconceptualsiteplansthatillustratedproposedtransitmovementpatterns,busturningrequirements,andconnectionstobicycleandpedestrianroutes.Theplanswerepresentedatpublicmeetingsandapreferredalternativewasselected.TheFinalReportincludedtheconceptualprogramanddesign,informationonhowtransitoperationswouldbeaccommodatedatthesite,andestimatedcosts.Client:CityofGlenwoodSpringsServicesProvided:LandPlanning,FeasabilityStudies,Contact:DavidBetley,Asst.PublicWorksDirectorConceptualDesigns,PublicFacilitationCCPARKAVENUETRANSITCENTERSOUTHLAKETAHOE,CAClient:CityofSouthLakeTahoeContact:LewFeldman,AttorneyatLawServicesProvided:ResortPlanning,LandscapeArchitectureGLENWOODSPRINGS,COI:DESIGNWORKSHOP 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CCAlbertT.StoddardIll,Ph.D.,P.E.tRANSPORTATION2ONSULTANTS,INC.ExperienceOver30yearsexperienceincivilandtransportationengineeringServesasPrincipalinthefirm’sColoradoSpringsofficeAssistantProfessorofTransportationEngineeringattheUniversityofAlaskaatAnchorage(1984to1987)FiveyearsofactivedutyasacivilengineerwiththeUSAirForce(1975to1980)TransitFacilitiesGlenwoodSpringsMultimodalFacilityCompletedasiteselectionprocessforaproposedmultimodalcenterinGlenwoodSprings.TheplannedcenterwillincorporateAmtrak,Greyhound,localbusservice,BusRapidTransit,andparking.GrandJunctionTransitCenterConductedasiteevaluationandselectionprocessforanewtransfercenterforGrandValleyTransit.SiteswereevaluatedanddocumentationpreparedfortheEnvironmentalReviewprocessandapprovalbytheFederalTransitAdministration.Logan,UtahTransferCenterAssistedwithsiteevaluationaspartofthesiteselectionprocess.PreparedsupportingdocumentsforapprovalbytheFederalTransitAdministration.BillingsMETTransitTransferCenterConductedasiteselectionprocessforanewdowntowntransfercenterinBillings.Morethan15siteswereevaluated.Conceptsweredevelopedforsevencandidatesites.DocumentationwaspreparedfortheenvironmentalreviewprocessbystateagenciesandtheFederalTransitAdministration.ColoradoSpringsAustinBluffsTransferCenterDevelopedconceptfortransfercenteradjacenttotheMalloftheBluffsshoppingcenter.Theplanidentifiedbusparkingspacesandbuscirculationpatterns.ColoradoSpringsHancock/AcademyTransferCenterEvaluatedapotentialtransfercenterusingtheexistingstreetright-of-way.Theevaluationincludedidentificationofbusparkingareas,passengerfacilities,andchangestoroadwaygeometrytoaccommodatebusaccessandegress.EducationDoctorofPhilosophyinCivilandEnvironmentalEngineering—CornellUniversity1984MasterofScienceinCivilEngineering—UniversityofAlaskaatAnchorage1980BachelorofScienceinCivilEngineering—USAirForceAcademy1975 CIi_..______TangerineAlmeidaRANSPORTATIONResumeDNSULTANTS,C.ExperienceTransportationPlanner—LSCTransportationConsultants(2004-present)TransportationIntern—NiagaraFrontierTransportationAuthority(2004)‘UrbanPlanningResearchAide,UniversityatBuffalo(2003-2004)TransitFacilitiesBillings,MontanaMETTransitTransferCenterAssistedinasiteselectionprocessforatransfercenterindowntownBillings,Montana.InvolvedwithcreatingvariousconceptualdrawingsforthevarioussitesselectedfortheproposedMETTransitCenter.ThisinformationformedpartofthenecessarydocumentationwhichwassenttotheStateofMontanaandtheFederalTransitAdministrationforanenvironmentalreview.GrandJunction,MesaCountyFacilityStudyAssistedinconductingasiteselectionstudytodeterminethemostsuitablelocationforanewdowntowntransferfacilityinGrandJunction,Colorado.Involvedwithcreatingconceptualdrawingsofbuslayoutsand.routing.ThisprojectwasfundedthroughaSenateBillIstategrant.GlenwoodSpringsMultimodalFacilityAssistedinreviewingpossiblesitesforamultimodalfacilitywithintheGlenwoodSpringsarea.Alsoassistedinthepublicopenhousesheldaspartofthisprocess.GlenwoodSpringsisservedbymultiplemodesoftransportation.Theprojectinvolvedidentifyinganticipateduses,facilityrequirements,andsiteselectioncriteriafortheproposedmultimodalfacilityandworkingwithvariousstakeholderstoidentifyasitethatwillhelpmeetthecurrentandfuturetransportationneedsofthecommunity.Thefinalstepsincludedpreliminarysiteconceptsfollowedbyafinalsitedesign.EducationMasterofUrbanandRegionalPlanning—StateUniversityofNewYorkatBuffalo2004BachelorofArchitecture—UniversityatBombay,India2000ProfessionalMembershipsAmericanPlanningAssociation(APA)APAColoradoColoradoAssociationofTransitAgencies(CASTA)CommunityTransportationAssociationofAmerica(CTAA) CRIcHARDSHAw,FASLA,PLA,AICPPRINCIPALRichardShaw,FASLA,aprincipalandleaderofDesignWorkshop’sAspenofficeforover35years,hasdevotedhiscareertotheeconomicandaestheticimprovementofcommunitiesthroughouttheWest.HehasbeeninstrumentalinseveralrecenturbandesignplansincludingtheDriggsCityCenterPlazainDriggs,Idaho,andamultitudeofprojectsregionally,nationallyandinternationally.RichardhasaMasterofLandscapeArchitecturefromtheHarvardUniversityGraduateSchoolofDesign,wherehewasawardedtheprestigiousJacobWeidermanTravellingFellowshipAwardandin2009,theAmericanSocietyofLandscapeArchitectsDesignMedalforalifetimeofwork.SelectedProjectExperience•ColoradoDepartmentofTransportation:Landscape,AestheticsandEnvironmentalManual:Denver,CO•LakeStreet,Avon,CO•AspenDowntownEnhancementPlan:Aspen,CO•AvonStationTransitCenter•StateHighway82,SnowmassCanyonDesignforAestheticsandAspenEntry:CO•TahoeCityVisionPlan,LakeTahoe,CA•BanifDowntownEnhancementPlan,Alberta,Canada•ParkAvenueTransitCenterSUZANNEJACKSON,ASLA,AICPPROJECTMANAGERILANDscAPEARCHITECTSuzanneJacksonisanassociateintheAspenofficeofDesignWorkshop.Shereceivedhermaster’sdegreeinlandscapearchitecturefromHarvardUniversity,andthroughher25yearsatDesignWorkshop,shehasworkedonadiverserangeofprojectsfromdowntownenhancementendeavorstoconservationandrecreationplanning.Asaprojectmanager,shehasconsiderableexperienceincoordinatingwithlarge,multidisciplinarygroupsonavarietyofpublicandprivateprojects.Suzanneenjoysworkingonprojectsrangingfromcomplexlarge-scaleplanningeffortscoveringcities,counties,androadcorridors,todetaileddesign.Herprofessionalexperienceincludesworkingwithtownsandcountyregulations,corridormanagementplans,environmentalassessments,andcommunityprocessandfacilitation.Suzannehasauthoredpublicationsandpresentedatnationalandinternationalprofessionalconferences.Throughthepastfifteenyears,shehasservedonseveralcommunityboardsandiscurrentlyamemberofBasalt’sParks,OpenSpace&TrailsCommittee.SelectedProjectExperience•ColoradoDepartmentofTransportation:Landscape,AestheticsandEnvironmentalManual:Denver,CO•EagleVailCommunityIdentityandHighwayEnhancements:EagleCounty,CO•RFTATrailsCompPlanUpdate&AccessControlPlan:RoaringForkValley,COGlenwoodSpringsMulti-modalFacilityStudy:CityofGlenwoodSprings,CO•ParkAvenueStreetscape:SouthLakeTahoe,CA•CastleCreekCampus:AspenMusicFestival&School:PitkinCounty,CO::s:::/EducationMasterofLandscapeArchitecture,HarvarduniversityGraduateSchoolofDesignBachelorofLandscapeArchitecture,utahStateuniversitywithHonorsLicensureRegisteredLandscapeArchitect:colorado,Nevada,Wyoming,Arizona,OregonAmericanInstituteofcertifiedPlannersEducationMasterofLandscapeArchitecture,HarvardUniversityBachelorofArchitecture,UniversityofcapeTown,SouthAfricaLicensureRegisteredLandscapeArchitect,coloradoAmericanInstituteofcertifiedPlannersCertificationConstructionSpecificationInstituteCertificationDESIGNWORKSHOP AshleyAllis,PLA,AICPBachelorofLandscapeArchitecture,PennsylvaniaStateUniversityLicensureLicensedLandscapeArchitect,ColoradoC{ARBCertifiedLandscapeArchitectLandscapeArchitectAshleyAllisisaprojectmanagerandlandscapearchitectwithDesignWorkshop.SheholdsaBachelor’sdegreeinLandscapeArchitectureandminorsinArchitecturalHistoryandCulturalGeographyfromPennsylvaniaStateUniversityandaMastersofUrbanandEnvironmentalPlanningwithaPreservationPlanningConcentrationfromtheUniversityofVirginia.PriortoworkingwithDesignWorkshop,AshleyworkedwiththeGardenClubofVirginia,theWesternPennsylvaniaConservancyatFallingwater,andwiththeSusquehannaGreenwayProject,wheresheprovidedinsightsintohistoricpreservation,tourismdesign,andregionalplanning.ThroughherworkwithDesignWorkshop,Ashleyhasgainedvaluableexperienceinthedisciplinesofstreetscapedesign,transportationplanning,siteplanning,andpublicfacilitation.Herprofessionalinterestsincludetheinteractionsbetweencultureandthelandscapeandcreatinglastingimpressionsthatbenefitboththepublicandtheenvironment.SelectedProjectExperience•AvonTransitCenter/AvonStation:Avon,CO•AvonWestTownCenterRedevelopmentPlan:Avon,CO•AvonLakeStreet:Avon,CO•AspenGondolaPlazaIntersectionDesign:Aspen,CO•St.LouisTOD:St.Louis,MO•BreckenridgeMainStreetImprovements:Breckenridge,CO•NorthCollegeCorridorImprovements:FortCollins,CO•ManchesterRoadGreatStreetsProject:St.Louis,MO•RFTATrailsComprehensivePlanUpdate:RoaringForkValley,ColoradoEducationMasterofUrbanandEnvironmentalPlanning,UniversityofVirginiaPreservationPlanningConcentration-HistoricPreservationCertificateAmericanInstituteofCertifiedPlanners tRequiredFormsTRANSPORTATIONCONSULTANTS,INC. C0AppendixA:RequirementsoftheFederalTransitAdministrationFlyAmericaRequirementsContractorshallcomplywith49Usc40118(the“FlyAmerica”Act)inaccordancewithGeneralServicesAdministrationregulations41CFR301-10,statingthatrecipientsandsubrecipientsofFederalfundsandtheircontractorsarerequiredtouseUSFlagaircarriersforUSGovernment-financedinternationalairtravelandtransportationoftheirpersonaleffectsorproperty,totheextentsuchserviceisavailable,unlesstravelbyforeignaircarrierisamatterofnecessity,asdefinedbytheFlyAmericaAct.Contractorshallsubmit,ifaforeignaircarrierwasused,anappropriatecertificationormemorandumadequatelyexplainingwhyservicebyaUSflagaircarrierwasnotavailableorwhyitwasnecessarytouseaforeignaircarrierandshall,inanyevent,provideacertificateofcompliancewiththeFlyAmericarequirements.Contractorshallincludetherequirementsofthissectioninallsubcontractsthatmayinvolveinternationalairtransportation.EnergyConservationContractorshallcomplywithmandatorystandardsandpoliciesrelatingtoenergyefficiency,statedinthestateenergyconservationplanissuedincompliancewiththeEnergyPolicy&ConservationAct.AccesstoRecordsandReportsThefollowingaccesstorecordsrequirementsapplytothisContract:1.WherethepurchaserisnotaStatebutalocalgovernmentandisanFTArecipientorasubgranteeofFTArecipientinaccordancewith49CFR18.36(i),contractorshallprovidethepurchaser,theFTA,theUSComptrollerGeneralortheirauthorizedrepresentativesaccesstoanybooks,documents,papersandcontractorrecordswhicharepertinenttothiscontractforthepurposesofmakingaudits,examinations,excerptsandtranscriptions.Contractorshallalso,pursuantto49CFR633.17,provideauthorizedFTArepresentatives,includinganyPMOcontractor,accesstocontractor’srecordsandconstructionsitespertainingtoacapitalproject,definedat49USC5302(a)1,whichisreceivingFTAassistancethroughtheprogramsdescribedat49USC5307,5309or5311.2.Contractorshallpermitanyoftheforegoingpartiestoreproducebyanymeanswhatsoeverortocopyexcerptsandtranscriptionsasreasonablyneeded.3.Contractorshallmaintainallbooks,records,accountsandreportsrequiredunderthiscontractforaperiodofnotlessthanthree(3)yearsafterthedateofterminationorexpirationofthiscontract,exceptintheeventoflitigationorsettlementofclaimsarisingfromtheperformanceofthiscontract,inwhichcasecontractoragreestomaintainsameuntilthemunicipalcorporation,FTAAdministrator,USComptrollerGeneral,oranyoftheirauthorizedrepresentatives,havedisposedofallsuchlitigation,appeals,claimsorexceptionsrelatedthereto.Re:49CFR18.39(i)(11).federalChangesContractorshallcomplywithallapplicableFTAregulations,policies,proceduresand13 CCdirectives,includingwithoutlimitationthoselisteddirectlyorbyreferenceintheMasterAgreementbetweenthepurchaserandfTA,astheymaybeamendedorpromulgatedfromtimetotimeduringthetermofthecontract.Contractor’sfailuretocomplyshallconstituteamaterialbreachofthecontract.NoGovernmentObligationtoThirdParties(1)Themunicipalcorporationandcontractoracknowledgeandagreethat,notwithstandinganyconcurrencebytheUSGovernmentinorapprovalofthesolicitationorawardoftheunderlyingcontract,absenttheexpresswrittenconsentbytheUSGovernment,theUSGovernmentisnotapartytothiscontractandshallnotbesubjecttoanyobligationsorliabilitiestothemunicipalcorporation,thecontractororanyotherparty(whetherornotapartytothatcontract)pertainingtoanymatterresultingfromtheunderlyingcontract.(2)ContractoragreestoincludetheaboveclauseineachsubcontractfinancedinwholeorinpartwithFTAassistance.Itisfurtheragreedthattheclauseshallnotbemodified,excepttoidentifythesubcontractorwhowillbesubjecttoitsprovisions.ProgramFraudandFalseorFraudulentStatementsorRelatedActs(1)ContractoracknowledgesthattheprovisionsoftheProgramFraudCivilRemediesActof1986,asamended,31USC3801etseq.andUSDOTregulations,“ProgramFraudCivilRemedies,”49CFR31,applytoitsactionspertainingtothisproject.Uponexecutionoftheunderlyingcontract,contractorcertifiesoraffirmsthetruthfulnessandaccuracyofanystatementithasmade,itmakes,itmaymake,orcausestobemade,pertainingtotheunderlyingcontractorfTAassistedprojectforwhichthiscontractworkisbeingperformed.Inadditiontootherpenaltiesthatmaybeapplicable,contractorfurtheracknowledgesthatifitmakes,orcausestobemade,afalse,fictitious,orfraudulentclaim,statement,submittal,orcertification,theUSGovernmentreservestherighttoimposethepenaltiesoftheProgramFraudCivilRemediesAct(1986)oncontractortotheextenttheUSGovernmentdeemsappropriate.(2)Ifcontractormakes,orcausestobemade,afalse,fictitious,orfraudulentclaim,statement,submittal,orcertificationtotheUSGovernmentunderacontractconnectedwithaprojectthatisfinancedinwholeorinpartwithfTAassistanceundertheauthorityof49USC5307,theGovernmentreservestherighttoimposethepenaltiesof18USC1001and49USC5307(n)(1)oncontractor,totheextenttheUSGovernmentdeemsappropriate.(3)ContractorshallincludetheabovetwoclausesineachsubcontractfinancedinwholeorinpartwithFTAassistance.Theclausesshallnotbemodified,excepttoidentifythesubcontractorwhowillbesubjecttotheprovisions.Terminationa.TerminationforConvenience.EagleCountymayterminatethiscontract,inwholeorinpart,atanytimebywrittennoticetocontractorwhenitisinEagleCounty’sbestinterest.Contractorshallbepaiditscosts,includingcontractclose-outcosts,andprofitonworkperformeduptothetimeoftermination.ContractorshallpromptlysubmititsterminationclaimtoEagleCounty.IfcontractorisinpossessionofanytheEagleCountyproperty,contractorshallaccountforsame,anddisposeofitasEagleCountydirects.b.TerminationforDefault.Ifcontractordoesnotdeliveritemsinaccordancewiththecontractdeliveryschedule,or,ifthecontractisforservices,andcontractorfailstoperforminthemannercalledforinthecontract,orifcontractorfailstocomplywithanyother14 0Cprovisionsofthecontract,EagleCountymayterminatethiscontractfordefault.Terminationshallbeeffectedbyservinganoticeofterminationtocontractorsettingforththemannerinwhichcontractorisindefault.Contractorshallonlybepaidthecontractpriceforsuppliesdeliveredandaccepted,orforservicesperformedinaccordancewiththemannerofperformancesetforthinthecontract.IfitislaterdeterminedbyEagleCountythatcontractorhadanexcusablereasonfornotperforming,suchasastrike,fire,orflood,eventswhicharenotthefaultoforarebeyondthecontrolofcontractor,EagleCounty,aftersettingupanewdeliveryorperformanceschedule,mayallowcontractortocontinuework,ortreattheterminationasaterminationforconvenience.c.OpportunitytoCure.EagleCounty,initssolediscretionmay,inthecaseofaterminationforbreachordefault,allowcontractoranappropriatelyshortperiodoftimeinwhichtocurethedefect.Insuchcase,thenoticeofterminationshallstatethetimeperiodinwhichcureispermittedandotherappropriateconditionsIfcontractorfailstoremedytothemunicipalcorporation’ssatisfactionthebreachordefaultoranyoftheterms,covenants,orconditionsofthisContractwithinten(10)daysafterreceiptbycontractororwrittennoticefromEagleCountysettingforththenatureofsaidbreachordefault,EagleCountyshallhavetherighttoterminatetheContractwithoutanyfurtherobligationtocontractor.AnysuchterminationfordefaultshallnotinanywayoperatetoprecludeEagleCountyfromalsopursuingallavailableremediesagainstcontractoranditssuretiesforsaidbreachordefault.d.WaiverofRemediesforanyBreach.IntheeventthatEagleCountyelectstowaiveitsremediesforanybreachbycontractorofanycovenant,termorconditionofthisContract,suchwaiverbyEagleCountyshallnotlimititsremediesforanysucceedingbreachofthatorofanyotherterm,covenantorconditionofthisContract.GovernmentWideDebarmentandSuspensionThiscontractisacoveredtransactionforpurposesof49CFRPart29.Assuch,thecontractorisrequiredtoverifythatnoneofthecontractors,itsprincipals,asdefinedat49CFR29.995,oraffiliates,asdefinedat49CFR29.905,areexcludedordisqualifiedasdefinedat49CFR29.940and29.945.Thecontractorisrequiredtocomplywith49CFR29,SubpartCandmustincludetherequirementtocomplywith49CFR29,SubpartCinanylowertiercoveredtransactionitentersinto.Bysigningandsubmittingitsbidorproposal,thebidderorproposercertifiesasfollows:Thecertificationinthisclauseisamaterialrepresentationoffactrelieduponbythemunicipalcorporation.Ifitislaterdeterminedthatthebidderorproposerknowinglyrenderedanerroneouscertification,inadditiontoremediesavailabletothemunicipalcorporation,theFederalGovernmentmaypursueavailableremedies,includingbutnotlimitedtosuspensionand/ordebarment.Thebidderorproposeragreestocomplywiththerequirementsof49CFR29,SubpartCwhilethisofferisvalidandthroughouttheperiodofanycontractthatmayarisefromthisoffer.Thebidderorproposerfurtheragreestoincludeaprovisionrequiringsuchcomplianceinitslowertiercoveredtransactions.ContractsInvolvingfederalPrivacyActRequirementsThefollowingrequirementsapplytotheContractoranditsemployeesthatadministeranysystemofrecordsonbehalfoftheFederalGovernmentunderanycontract:(1)TheContractoragreestocomplywith,andassuresthecomplianceofitsemployeeswith,theinformationrestrictionsandotherapplicablerequirementsofthePrivacyActof1974,5U.S.C.§552a.Amongotherthings,theContractoragreestoobtaintheexpress15 0.CconsentoftheFederalGovernmentbeforetheContractororitsemployeesoperateasystemofrecordsonbehalfoftheFederalGovernment.TheContractorunderstandsthattherequirementsofthePrivacyAct,includingthecivilandcriminalpenaltiesforviolationofthatAct,applytothoseindividualsinvolved,andthatfailuretocomplywiththetermsofthePrivacyActmayresultinterminationoftheunderlyingcontract.(2)TheContractoralsoagreestoincludetheserequirementsineachsubcontracttoadministeranysystemofrecordsonbehalfoftheFederalGovernmentfinancedinwholeorinpartwithFederalassistanceprovidedbyFTA.CivilRightsRequirementsThefollowingrequirementsapplytotheunderlyingcontract:(1)Nondiscrimination-InaccordancewithTitleVIoftheCivilRightsAct,asamended,42USC2000d,Sec.303oftheAgeDiscriminationAct(1975),asamended,42USC6102,Sec.202oftheAmericanswithDisabilitiesAct(1990),42USC12132,and49USC5332,contractorshallnotdiscriminateagainstanyemployeeorapplicantforemploymentbecauseofrace,color,creed,nationalorigin,sex,ageordisability.ContractorshallalsocomplywithapplicableFederalimplementingregulationsandotherrequirementsFTAmayissue.(2)EqualEmploymentOpportunity-Thefollowingequalemploymentopportunityrequirementsapplytotheunderlyingcontract:(a)Race,Color,Creed,NationalOrigin,Sex-InaccordancewithTitleVIIoftheCivilRightsAct,asamended,42USC2000e,and49USC5332,contractorshallcomplywithallapplicableequalemploymentopportunityrequirementsofUSDOL,“OfficeofFederalContractCompliancePrograms,EqualEmploymentOpportunity,USDOL,”41CFR60etseq.,(implementingExecutiveOrderNo.11246,“EqualEmploymentOpportunity,”asamendedbyExecutiveOrderNo.11375,“AmendingExecutiveOrder11246RelatingtoEqualEmploymentOpportunity,”42USC2000e),andanyapplicableFederalstatutes,executiveorders,regulations,andpoliciesthatmayinthefutureaffectconstructionactivitiesundertakeninthecourseoftheproject.Contractorshalltakeaffirmativeactiontoensurethatapplicantsareemployed,andthatemployeesaretreatedduringemployment,withoutregardtotheirrace,color,creed,nationalorigin,sexorage.Suchactionshallinclude,butnotbelimitedto,thefollowing:employment,upgrading,demotionortransfer,recruitmentorrecruitmentadvertising,layoffortermination;ratesofpayorotherformsofcompensation;andselectionfortraining,includingapprenticeship.Inaddition,contractorshallcomplywithanyimplementingrequirementsFTAmayissue.(b)Age-InaccordancewithSec.4oftheAgeDiscriminationinEmploymentAct(1967],asamended,29USC623and49USC5332,contractorshallrefrainfromdiscriminationagainstpresentandprospectiveemployeesforreasonofage.ContractorshallalsocomplywithanyimplementingrequirementsFTAmayissue.(c)Disabilities-InaccordancewithSec.102oftheAmericanswithDisabilitiesAct(ADA),asamended,42USC12112,contractorshallcomplywiththerequirementsofUSEqualEmploymentOpportunityCommission(EEOC),RegulationstoImplementEqualEmploymentProvisionsoftheAmericanswithDisabilitiesAct,29CFR1630,pertainingtoemploymentofpersonswithdisabilities.Contractorshallalsocomplywithany16 implementingrequirementsFTAmayissue.(3)ContractorshallincludetheserequirementsineachsubcontractfinancedinwholeorinpartwithFTAassistance,modifiedonlyifnecessarytoidentifytheaffectedparties.PatentandRightsDataA.RightsinData-Thefollowingrequirementsapplytoeachcontractinvolvingexperimental,developmentalorresearchwork:(1)Theterm“subjectdata”usedinthisclausemeansrecordedinformation,whetherornotcopyrighted,thatisdeliveredorspecifiedtobedeliveredunderthecontract.Thetermincludesgraphicorpictorialdelineationinmediasuchasdrawingsorphotographs;textinspecificationsorrelatedperformanceordesign-typedocuments;machineformssuchaspunchedcards,magnetictapeorcomputermemoryprintouts;andinformationretainedincomputermemory.Examplesinclude,butarenotlimitedto:computersoftware,engineeringdrawingsandassociatedlists,specifications,standards,processsheets,manuals,technicalreports,catalogitemidentificationsandrelatedinformation.Theterm“subjectdata”doesnotincludefinancialreports,costanalysesandsimilarinformationincidentaltocontractadministration.(2)ThefollowingrestrictionsapplytoallsubjectdatafirstproducedintheperformanceofthecontracttowhichthisAttachmenthasbeenadded:(a)Exceptforitsowninternaluse,thePurchaserorContractormaynotpublishorreproducesubjectdatainwholeorinpart,orinanymannerorform,normaythePurchaserorContractorauthorizeotherstodoso,withoutthewrittenconsentoftheFederalGovernment,untilsuchtimeastheFederalGovernmentmayhaveeitherreleasedorapprovedthereleaseofsuchdatatothepublic;thisrestrictiononpublication,however,doesnotapplytoanycontractwithanacademicinstitution.(b)Inaccordancewith49C.F.R.§18.34and49C.F.R.§19.36,theFederalGovernmentreservesaroyalty-free,non-exclusiveandirrevocablelicensetoreproduce,publishorotherwiseuse,andtoauthorizeotherstouse,for“FederalGovernmentpurposes,”anysubjectdataorcopyrightdescribedinsubsections(2)(b)1and(2](b)2ofthisclausebelow.Asusedintheprevioussentence,“forFederalGovernmentpurposes,”meansuseonlyforthedirectpurposesoftheFederalGovernment.Withoutthecopyrightowner’sconsent,theFederalGovernmentmaynotextenditsFederallicensetoanyotherparty.1.Anysubjectdatadevelopedunderthatcontract,whetherornotacopyrighthasbeenobtained;and2.AnyrightsofcopyrightpurchasedbythePurchaserorContractorusingFederalassistanceinwholeorinpartprovidedbyFTA.(c)WhenFTAawardsFederalassistanceforexperimental,developmentalorresearchwork,itisFTA’sgeneralintentiontoincreasetransportationknowledgeavailabletothepublic,ratherthantorestrictthebenefitsresultingfromtheworktoparticipantsinthatwork.Therefore,unlessFTAdeterminesotherwise,thePurchaserandtheContractorperformingexperimental,developmentalorresearchworkrequiredbytheunderlyingcontracttowhichthisAttachmentisaddedagreestopermitFTAtomakeavailabletothepublic,eitherFTA’slicenseinthecopyrighttoanysubjectdatadevelopedinthecourseofthatcontract,oracopyofthesubjectdatafirstproducedunderthecontractforwhichacopyrighthasnotbeenobtained.Iftheexperimental,developmentalorresearchwork,whichisthesubjectof17 CC)theunderlyingcontract,isnotcompletedforanyreasonwhatsoever,alldatadevelopedunderthatcontractshallbecomesubjectdataasdefinedinsubsection(a]ofthisclauseandshallbedeliveredastheFederalGovernmentmaydirect.Thissubsection(c],however,doesnotapplytoadaptationsofautomaticdataprocessingequipmentorprogramsforthePurchaserorContractor’susewhosecostsarefinancedinwholeorinpartwithFederalassistanceprovidedbyFTAfortransportationcapitalprojects.(d]Unlessprohibitedbystatelaw,uponrequestbytheFederalGovernment,thePurchaserandtheContractoragreetoindemnify,saveandholdharmlesstheFederalGovernment,itsofficers,agentsandemployeesactingwithinthescopeoftheirofficialdutiesagainstanyliability,includingcostsandexpenses,resultingfromanywillfulorintentionalviolationbythePurchaserorContractorofproprietaryrights,copyrightsorrightofprivacy,arisingoutofthepublication,translation,reproduction,delivery,useordispositionofanydatafurnishedunderthatcontract.NeitherthePurchasernortheContractorshallberequiredtoindemnifytheFederalGovernmentforanysuchliabilityarisingoutofthewrongful actofanyemployee,official,oragentsoftheFederalGovernment.(e]NothingcontainedinthisclauseonrightsindatashallimplyalicensetotheFederalGovernmentunderanypatentorbeconstruedasaffectingthescopeofanylicenseorotherrightotherwisegrantedtotheFederalGovernmentunderanypatent.(f)DatadevelopedbythePurchaserorContractorandfinancedentirelywithoutusingFederalassistanceprovidedbythefederalGovernmentthathasbeenincorporatedintoworkrequiredbytheunderlyingcontracttowhichthisAttachmenthasbeenaddedisexemptfromtherequirementsofsubsections(b),(c)and(d)ofthisclause,providedthatthePurchaserorContractoridentifiesthatdatainwritingatthetimeofdeliveryofthecontractwork.(g)UnlessFTAdeterminesotherwise,theContractoragreestoincludetheserequirementsineachsubcontractforexperimental,developmentalorresearchworkfinancedinwholeorinpartwithfederalassistanceprovidedbyFTA.(3)UnlesstheFederalGovernmentLatermakesacontrarydeterminationinwriting,irrespectiveoftheContractor’sstatus(i.e.,alargebusiness,smallbusiness,stategovernmentorstateinstrumentality,localgovernment,nonprofitorganization,institutionofhighereducation,individual,etc.),thePurchaserandtheContractoragreetotakethenecessaryactionstoprovide,throughFTA,thoserightsinthatinventionduetheFederalGovernmentasdescribedinU.S.DepartmentofCommerceregulations,“RightstoInventionsMadebyNonprofitOrganizationsandSmallBusinessFirmsUnderGovernmentGrants,ContractsandCooperativeAgreements,”37C.F.R.Part401.(4]TheContractoralsoagreestoincludetheserequirementsineachsubcontractforexperimental,developmentalorresearchworkfinancedinwholeorinpartwithFederalassistanceprovidedbyfTA.B.PatentRights-Thefollowingrequirementsapplytoeachcontractinvolvingexperimental,developmentalorresearchwork:(1)General-Ifanyinvention,improvement,ordiscoveryisconceivedorfirstactuallyreducedtopracticeinthecourseoforunderthecontracttowhichthisAttachmenthas18 0beenadded,andthatinvention,improvementordiscoveryispatentableunderthelawsoftheUnitedStatesofAmericaoranyforeigncountry,thePurchaserandContractoragreetotakeactionsnecessarytoprovideimmediatenoticeandadetailedreporttothepartyatahighertieruntilFTAisultimatelynotified.(2]UnlesstheFederalGovernmentlatermakesacontrarydeterminationinwriting,irrespectiveoftheContractor’sstatus(alargebusiness,smallbusiness,stategovernmentorstateinstrumentality,localgovernment,nonprofitorganization,institutionofhighereducation,individual],thePurchaserandtheContractoragreetotakethenecessaryactionstoprovide,throughFTA,thoserightsinthatinventionduetheFederalGovernmentasdescribedinU.S.DepartmentofCommerceregulations,“RightstoInventionsMadebyNonprofitOrganizationsandSmallBusinessFirmsUnderGovernmentGrants,ContractsandCooperativeAgreements,”37C.F.R.Part401.(3]TheContractoralsoagreestoincludetherequirementsofthisclauseineachsubcontractforexperimental,developmentalorresearchworkfinancedinwholeorinpartwithFederalassistanceprovidedbyFTA.DisadvantagedBusinessEnterprisea.ThiscontractissubjecttotherequirementsofTitle49,CodeofFederalRegulations,Part26,ParticipationbyDisadvantagedBusinessEnterprisesinDepartmentofTransportationFinancialAssistancePrograms.ThenationalgoalforparticipationofDisadvantagedBusinessEnterprises(DBE)is10%andtheCDOTapprovedFFY2011Goalforparticipationtoinclude5304fundedprojectsin4.5%.b.Thecontractorshallnotdiscriminateonthebasisofrace,color,nationaloriginorsexintheperformanceofthiscontract.Thecontractorshallcarryoutapplicablerequirementsof49CFRPart26intheawardandadministrationofthiscontract.failurebythecontractortocarryouttheserequirementsisamaterialbreachofthiscontract,whichmayresultintheterminationofthiscontractorsuchotherremedyasEagleCountydeemsappropriate.Eachsubcontractthecontractorsignswithasubcontractormustincludetheassuranceinthisparagraph(see49CFR26.13(b)].c.Ifaseparatecontractgoalhasbeenestablished,Bidders/offerorsarerequiredtodocumentsufficientDBEparticipationtomeetthesegoalsor,alternatively,documentadequategoodfaitheffortstodoso,asprovidedforin49CFR26.53.d.Ifnoseparatecontractgoalhasbeenestablished,thesuccessfulbidder/offerorwillberequiredtoreportitsDBEparticipationobtainedthroughrace-neutralmeansthroughouttheperiodofperformance.e.Thecontractorisrequiredtopayitssubcontractorsperformingworkrelatedtothiscontractforsatisfactoryperformanceofthatworknolaterthan30daysafterthecontractor’sreceiptofpaymentforthatworkfromthemunicipalcorporation.Inaddition,thecontractormaynotholdretainagefromitssubcontractorsormustreturnanyretainagepaymentstothosesubcontractorswithin30daysafterthesubcontractor’sworkrelatedtothiscontractissatisfactorilycompletedormustreturnanyretainagepaymentstothosesubcontractorswithin30daysafterincrementalacceptanceofthesubcontractor’sworkbythemunicipalcorporationandcontractor’sreceiptofthepartialretainagepaymentrelated19 tothesubcontractor’swork.f.ThecontractormustpromptlynotifythemunicipalcorporationwheneveraDBEsubcontractorperformingworkrelatedtothiscontractisterminatedorfailstocompleteitswork,andmustmakegoodfaitheffortstoengageanotherDBEsubcontractortoperformatleastthesameamountofwork.ThecontractormaynotterminateanyDBEsubcontractorandperformthatworkthroughitsownforcesorthoseofanaffiliatewithoutpriorwrittenconsentofthemunicipalcorporation.IncorporationofFederalTransitAdministration(FTA)TermsTheprecedingprovisionsinclude,inpart,certainStandardTerms&ConditionsrequiredbyUSDOT,whetherornotexpresslystatedintheprecedingcontractprovisions.AllUSDOTrequiredcontractualprovisions,asstatedinFTACircular4220.1F,areherebyincorporatedbyreference.Anythingtothecontraryhereinnotwithstanding,allFTAmandatedtermsshallbedeemedtocontrolintheeventofaconflictwithotherprovisionscontainedinthisAgreement.Thecontractorshallnotperformanyact,failtoperformanyact,orrefusetocomplywithanyrequestthatwouldcausethemunicipalcorporationtobeinviolationofFTAtermsandconditions.CompliancewithFederalRegulationsAnycontractenteredpursuanttothissolicitationshallcontainthefollowingprovisions:AllUSDOT-requiredcontractualprovisions,assetforthinfTACircular4220.1F,areincorporatedbyreference.Anythingtothecontraryhereinnotwithstanding,ETAmandatedtermsshallcontrolintheeventofaconflictwithotherprovisionscontainedinthisAgreement.Contractorshallnotperformanyact,failtoperformanyact,orrefusetocomplywithanygranteerequestthatwouldcausethemunicipalcorporationtobeinviolationofFTAtermsandconditions.ContractorshallcomplywithallapplicableFTAregulations,policies,proceduresanddirectives,including,withoutlimitation,thoselisteddirectlyorincorporatedbyreferenceintheMasterAgreementbetweenthemunicipalcorporationandFTA,asmaybeamendedorpromulgatedfromtimetotimeduringthetermofthiscontract.Contractor’sfailuretosocomplyshallconstituteamaterialbreachofthiscontract.GeographicInformationandRelatedSpatialDataAnyprojectactivitiesinvolvingspatialdataorgeographicinformationsystemsactivitiesfinancedwithFederalassistancearerequiredtobeconsistentwiththeNationalSpatialDataInfrastructurepromulgatedbytheFederalGeographicDataCommittee,excepttotheextentthatFTAdeterminesotherwiseinwriting.PLEASEPROVIDETHEFOLLOWINGINFORMATIONASACCEPTANCEOFTHEfTAREOUIREMENT$.ContractorLSCTransportationConsultants,nc.czSignatureofAuthorizedOfficial__________________________________________DateIIJune5,201320 0CNameandTitleofContractor’sAuthorizedOfficialAlbertT.StoddardIII,PtincipatGOVERNMENT-WIDEDEBARMENTANDSUSPENSION49CFRPart29,ExecutiveOrders12549,12689,and31U.S.C.6101(Contractsover$25,000)BackgroundandApplicabilityInconjunctionwiththeOfficeofManagementandBudgetandotheraffectedFederalagencies,DOTpublishedanupdateto49CFRPart29onNovember26,2003.Thisgovernment-wideregulationimplementsExecutiveOrder12549,DebarmentandSuspension,ExecutiveOrder12689,DebarmentandSuspension,and31U.S.C.6101note(Section2455,PublicLaw103-355,108Stat.3327].TheprovisionsofPart29applytoallgranteecontractsandsubcontractsatanylevelexpectedtoequalorexceed$25,000aswellasanycontractorsubcontract(atanylevel)forfederallyrequiredauditingservices.49CFR29.220(b).Thisrepresentsachangefrompriorpracticeinthatthedollarthresholdforapplicationoftheseruleshasbeenloweredfrom$100,000to$25,000.Thesearecontractsandsubcontractsreferredtointheregulationas“coveredtransactions.”Grantees,contractors,andsubcontractors(atanylevel)thatenterintocoveredtransactionsarerequiredtoverifythattheentity(aswellasitsprincipalsandaffiliates)theyproposetocontractorsubcontractwithisnotexcludedordisqualified.Theydothisby(a)CheckingtheExcludedPartiesListSystem,(b)Collectingacertificationfromthatperson,or(c]Addingaclauseorconditiontothecontractorsubcontract.Thisrepresentsachangefrompriorpracticeinthatcertificationisstillacceptablebutisnolongerrequired.49CFR29.300.Grantees,contractors,andsubcontractorswhoenterintocoveredtransactionsalsomustrequiretheentitiestheycontractwithtocomplywith49CFR29,subpartCandincludethisrequirementintheirownsubsequentcoveredtransactions(i.e.,therequirementflowsdowntosubcontractsatalllevels].InstructionsforCertification:Bysigningandsubmittingthisbidorproposal,theprospectivelowertierparticipantisprovidingthesignedcertificationsetoutbelow.SuspensionandDebarment.Thiscontractisacoveredtransactionforpurposesof49CFRPart29.Assuch,thecontractorisrequiredtoverifythatnoneofthecontractor,itsprincipals,asdefinedat49CFR29.995,oraffiliates,asdefinedat49CFR29.905,areexcludedordisqualifiedasdefinedat49CFR29.940and29.945.Thecontractorisrequiredtocomplywith49CFR29,SubpartCandmustincludetherequirementtocomplywith49CFR29,SubpartCinanylowertiercoveredtransactionitentersinto.Bysigningandsubmittingitsbidorproposal,thebidderorproposercertifiesasfollows:Thecertificationinthisclauseisamaterialrepresentationoffactrelieduponbythemunicipalcorporation.Ifitislaterdeterminedthatthebidderorproposerknowinglyrenderedanerroneouscertification,inadditiontoremediesavailabletothemunicipal21 CCcorporation,theFederalGovernmentmaypursueavailableremedies,includingbutnotlimitedtosuspensionand/ordebarment.Thebidderorproposeragreestocomplywiththerequirementsof49CFR29,SubpartCwhilethisofferisvalidandthroughouttheperiodofanycontractthatmayarisefromthisoffer.Thebidderorproposerfurtheragreestoincludeaprovisionrequiringsuchcomplianceinitslowertiercoveredtransactions.LSCTransportationConsultants,Inc.ContractorZEESignatureofAuthorizedOfficial_________________________________________Date_/_/_June5,2013NameandTitleofContractor’sAuthorizedOfficialAlbertT.StoddardIll,Principal22 CCEAGLECOUNTYTRANSITHUBANDPARKANDRIDESTUDYISSUEDBYTHEEAGLECOUNTYREGIONALTRANSPORTATIONAUTHORITYQuestions/ClarificationsforLSCTransportationConsultants,Inc.June11,20131.fortheindividualsoftheproposedprojectteam,whatisthecurrentpercentageoflaborhourscommittedtootherprojects?PleaseprovideapproximatetimecommitmentsofeachprojectteammemberproposedforbothLSCandDesignWorkshopinthefive-monthperiodfromJulythroughNovember2013.TimeCommitmentJulythroughNovember2013TeamMemberEagleCountyProposalOtherCurrentProjectsAT.Stoddard7%35%TangerineAlmeida12%65%MonicaWatson(GIS)7%45%LSCAdminSupport1%15%RichardShaw2%85%SuzanneJackson6%50%AshleyAllis14%60%KelanSmith4%60%NickAceto5%55%2.Oftheexistingprojectcommitmentsfortheproposedprojectteam,doanyofthoseprojectshavedeadlinesthatcoincidewiththeEagleCountystudydeadline,especiallythelast30daysoftheproposedprojectschedule,October15throughNovember15?LSChasseveralprojectswithdeadlinesduringtheperiodfromJulythroughNovember15.ThesedeadlineswillnotimpactourabilitytocompletetheEagleCountystudyontime,particularlyduringtheperiodfromOctober15throughNovember15.Ifneeded,wehaveadditionalstaffwhocouldassistwiththeseotherprojectsorwiththeEagleCountystudytoensuretimelycompletion.•SouthCentralCOGTransitPlan:TheDraftReportisduebytheendofJunewithprojectcompletionbytheendofJuly.•StateCollegeUniversalAccessStudy:TheDraftReportwillbesubmittedinJulywithcompletionofthefinalReportanticipatedinSeptember.•SheridanPublicTransitPlan:TheDraftReportwillbesubmittedinAugustwithcompletionanticipatedinSeptember.EXHIBITEl o0•FlatheadCountyTransitDevelopmentPlan:TheDraftReportwillbesubmittedinJulywithcompletionanticipatedinAugust.•NooksackTribeTransitPlan:TheDraftReportwillbesubmittedinSeptemberwithcompletionanticipatedinearlyOctober.•NorthernArizonaRegionalTransitPlan:TheDraftReportisanticipatedtobecompleteinlateNovemberwithcompletionoftheFinalReportinDecember.Inadditiontotheseprojects,A.T.Stoddardwillbeconductingaday-longtrainingsessionattheAlaskaTransitConferenceinlateOctober.DesignWorkshophasnoconflictingdeadlinesthatwouldsignificantlylimittheteammembers’timeontheEagleCountyTransitHubproject.Thereareafewshorttimecommitments.Forexample,SuzanneJacksonwillbepresentingatransportationsessionattheWesternPlannersConferenceinOctober.However,theprojectteamisorganizedsothatwecanaddressallEagleCounty’srequirementsandbereadilyavailablethroughouttheprojectprocess.3.Inthesolicitation,onpage4,underTask1:WorkingGroup;itstatesthattheconsultant,alongwithdefiningavisionstatementforthedesiredoutcomesandtimelineforresultsandimplementation,istoalsodraftlanduseregulationsincorporatingtransitspecificfacilitiesandamenitiesintoupcomingregionalplanningdocuments.PleasedocumenthowtheconsultantplanstoaddressthisrequirementinTask1.InTask1,wewillcompleteanoverviewoftheexistinglanduseregulationspertainingtotransitfacilities.Wewillidentifywhichregulationscouldinhibitorassistwithdevelopmentoftransitfacilitiesandpotentialchangeswhichmaybeneeded.Astheprojectprogressesandthealternativeplansareevaluated,wewillmakespecificrecommendationsforupdatestothelanduseregulationstosupportsustainabledevelopmentofthefacilities.4.Onpage2oftheproposal,undersubtask2.1:CurrentInventory;pleaseclarifythefollowingstatement:“TheinventorywillbeincorporatedintoadatabasewithGISmapping.”Whatdatabaseisbeingreferenced?Isthisanexistingdatabase?Willtheconsultantprovidethedatabasefunction?WillthisdatabasefunctionbesomethingEagleCountyprovides?OurintentistousetheEagleCountyArcGISfileofbusstopsandattachthecorrespondingdatatoeachbusstop.WehavethecapabilitytomodifytheGfSlayerwiththeattacheddataortoprovidethedatainanotherformatsuchasExcelwithauniqueidentifierforeachbusstopsothatEagleCountystaffcouldlinkthedatafileandtheGISlayer.WewillstartwiththeGISbusstoplayerandcompletefieldverificationandinventoryofallexistingECOstopswiththedataenteredintoafilethatwillbecompatiblewiththeArcGISfiles.WewillworkwithEagleCountystafftoprovidethedatainaformatpreferredbyEagleCountystaff.5.PleaseprovideanexampleofthelevelofeffortproposedforTask3intermsofproposedfacilitymasterplansandcharactersketches.Theexampleshouldshowthe CClevelofdetailtheconsultantisproposing.Basedonthatexample,pleaseexplainwhyitisnecessarytohavesixprojectteammembersdeveloptheproposedproduct(s).Pleaseseeattachedimagesforexamplesfrompreviousstudies.Weproposedtherangeofteammemberstomaximizetheirexpertiseanddeliverthebestsuitedservicesandproductsforyourproject,asfollows:RichardShaw—DesignWorkshop,principal-in-charge,responsibleforoverallquality,urbanandtransitdesignandvisioningSuzanneJackson—TransportationandlanduseplanningandfacilitationAshleyAllis—Transit,urbanandlandscapedesignKelanSmith—Graphics,identityandwayfindingNickAceto—Graphicsandillustrations6.Onpage5,underTable1:EstimatedProjectEffort;pleaseexplainandprovidebackgroundastowho“Smith”is.Allotherprojectteammembersarefurtherdefined,yet“Smith”isnotreferencedinanyothersectionoftheproposal.KelanSmithisanenvironmentalandgraphicdesignspecialistatDesignWorkshop.Hisroleintheprojectwillbetoprovideassistancewithdesign,branding,wayfinding,andidentityofthesystem.Hewillprimarilyassistintheconceptualdesignstageandwillprovidevisioningandgraphicinputaswellasensureconsistencywithexistingfacilitiesandsignage.Seealsoattachedresume.7.Alsoonpage5,underTable1:EstimatedProjectEffort;whowillbeprovidingtheGlSandTechnicalSupport?PleaseexplainatwhatstagesinTask2theGISandTechnicalSupporthourswillbeutilized.TheGISsupportwillbeprovidedbyMonicaWatsonofLSC.GISsupportwillbeusedinTask2.1,theinventoryofexistingfacilities,todevelopthedatabaseconsistentwithArcGIS.TheinventorywillbeconductedbyA.T.StoddardandTangerineAlmeidaandthemappinganddatabasewillbecompletedbyMonicaWatson.Ms.WatsonwillalsoprovidesupportforthemappingofproposedfacilitiesandlocationsinTask2.4toensurecompatibilitywiththeEagleCountyGISmapping.WewillthenbeabletoprovidetheGISlayersanddatatoEagleCountyforfutureuse. 0CAvonTransitCenterCdoriduSevtcePtoidedUiLir[-qrQt.‘DfrflcPhrDi..“Thetmtti•mudaltransitcenterisenvisionedasservingbothlocalandresortpopulationsandasapassengerlinelinkingtoWnsthroughouttheEagleRiverValley.itsdesign,stronglyinfluencedbytheadjacentrailline,usesrailroaddetailingandpatternsthroughoi.ittheprojectsitetohonoritsinfluentialroleinAvon’shistory.AdditionalfeaturesonthesiteincludeaneiivironmentalartworkthatcelebratestheEagleRiverandagatewayforthedistrictthatlinksMainStreetandtheConfluence,thearea’sgondolacoimechontothemountain..-4T’c--0TheTownofAvonneededafullyfuncCtienltionltransitcentertohelpsupportthelontId:i’l:redevelopmentoftheTownCenterVestarea.DesignWorkshopwasaskedtodesignacenterthatcouldplayanintegralroleintheredevelopmentwhilemeetingtoday’sneedsandconsideringpotentialgrowthandfuturetrends./DESIGN\OkKIloP - /f 1’J \4 / I r I.. ‘c — 7 -- 1 I r r. d REQUESTFORPROPOSALSFOREAGLECOUNTYTRANSITHUBANDPARKANDRIDESTUDYISSUEDBYTHEEAGLECOUNTYREGIONALTRANSPORTATIONAUTHORITYMay8,2013EXHIBIT1tILIIDTC CCINTRODUCTIONTheEagleCountyRegionalTransportationAuthoritydbaEagleCountyTransit(ECOTransit)isrequestingwrittenproposalsfromconsultantfirmstodevelopaTransitHubandParkandRideStudy.BasedonthefindingsoftherecentlycompletedFeederCirculatorFeasibilityStudy(seewww.eaglecountv.us/RFP/);futuretransithubs,transferlocations,parkandrides,ordropoffpointstobestconnectfeedersystemstotheregionalspinenowneedtobeidentified.TheConsultantistocompleteavalleywideTransitHubandParkandRideStudytoencompassalllocatjurisdictionsinEagleCountybasedonbothcurrentconditionsandfutureneeds.Workwillincludecreatinganinventoryofexistingfacilitiesandidentifyinggaps.Conceptualdesignandestimatedpricingrangesalsoneedtobeincludedintheprocess.EAGLECOUNTYREGIONALTRANSPORTATIONAUTHORITY/ECOTRANSITIn1996,EagleCountyvotersapprovedahalf-centsalestaxdedicatedtoregionaltransportationinEagleCounty,allowingtransittoevolvefromayeartoyearenterprisetoanestablishedlong-termcommunityservice.By2000,EagleCountyhadaccumulatedenoughfundstocreatearegionaltransitadministrativeandmaintenancecenterandoperateafleetof30busesovera70-milecorridor.Today,ECOTransitprovidesfixedrouteregionalbusserviceandcomplementary,demandresponsiveADAservicetoresidentsandvisitorsofEagleandLakeCounties,operating21hoursadayand1.3millionmilesperyear.ECOTransitoperatesinamulti-county,60-milecorridorbetweenGypsumonthewestandVailontheeast,alongInterstate70andUSHighway6,andfromVailsouthtoLeadvilleonUSHighway24.Inaddition,ECOoperatescomplementaryADAservicewithin¾ofamileofthesecorridors.BACKGROUNDECOTransithassecuredFederalTransitAdministration(PTA)Section5304fundingfromtheColoradoDepartmentofTransportation(CDOT)tohireaconsultantfirmtoconductaTransitHubandParkandRidestudyalongthe1-70corridorbetweenGypsumtothewest,Vailtotheeast,andLeadvilletothesouth.Thisvalleywidestudywillassistlocaljurisdictionsinplanningseamless,costeffective,andefficientmeansofconnectinglocalbusservicestoECOTransit’sregionalbussystem.ProposerscanseekfurtherbackgroundinformationonbothECOTransit’sserviceandcurrentstoplocationsoneoftwoways.ThisfirstisECOTransit’swebsite:http://www.eaglecounty.us/Transit/ThesecondisbyusingEagleCounty’scurrentmappingfunctionalitylocatedat:http://gismap.eaglecounty.us/flexviewer3o/Onthissite,theproposercanviewamapthatshowsallexistingbusstopsfortheservice.Inaddition,under“Basemap:Imagery”inthetoprighthandcornerofthepage,aproposercanseeanaerialview2 00ofabusstoplocation.firmswishingtoproposeonthisprojectareencouragedtousethesetworesourcesfirsttoobtainanswerstogeneralservicerelatedquestionsbeforesubmittingquestionstoECOTransitduringthesolicitationquestionandanswerperiod.PURPOSEANDNEEDECOTransitrecentlyreceivedfundsfromCDOTin2011toconductaFeeder/CirculatorFeasibilityStudyandNeedsAssessment.Anoutsideconsultingfirmcompletedthisstudyinthespringof2012.OriginallywhenECOplannedtoapplyforCDOT5304fundingforthefeasibilitystudy,itwasenvisionedthattherewouldalsobeaneedtoconductasecond,subsequentstudy,thattookthefindingsfromthefeasibilitystudyandcompletedavalleywideassessmentidentifyingtransithubs,transferlocations,parkandrides,ordropoffpointstobestconnectfeedersystemstotheregionalspineservice.ThereforeECOTransitsubsequentlyappliedfor,andwasawarded,asecondgrantundertheSection5304programtoobtainconsultantservicesforthisassessment.Thisprojectisenvisioned,asanendresult,toidentifypreferredlocations,conceptualdesign(includingscopeandsize),andplacemakingforregionaltransitfacilitiesalongtheserviceareacorridor.Theseregionaltransitfacilitieswillallowpassengerstoaccesstheregionaltransitsystemandworkcentersinthecorridor.TheresultsoftheTransitHub/ParkandRidestudyandneedsassessmentwillbesharedwiththelocalgovernmentsofeachoftherepresentativejurisdictionsasaplanningdocumentandcostanalysistobuildfacilitiesnecessarytomakeregionaltransitsuccessful.Followingcompletionofthestudyandneedsassessment,ECOTransitwillscheduleapresentationtothelocaltowncouncilsand/ormetroboardsnamedinthestudygroupandoffertechnicalassistancewhereapplicable.PROJECTSUPPORTTheprojectwillbeconductedundertheguidanceandsupervisionofECOTransitStaffandCDOTDivisionofTransitandRailStaff.ECOstaffwillserveasthecontractmanagerandprocurementadministratorfortheproject.CDOTstaffwillmonitorprogressofthestudypertheFTASection5304grantguidelines.WORKPROGRAMTheworkprogramfortheTransitHubandParkandRidestudyisdefinedbythetasksoutlinedbelow.Consultantsareinvitedtoproposemodificationstothesetasksandtoexercisecreativityinrespondingtotheproject’sneeds.Modificationstothetasksandtasksequencingwhichwillimprovetheeffectivenessofthestudyeffort,whilecontainingcosts,areencouraged.3 _z.QSCOPEOFWORKProjectObjectives:1.Identifypreferredlocationsforregionaltransitfacilitiesbasedoncurrentdemandandexistingfacilities;2.Provideconceptualdesigns,includingscopeandsizeaswellasincorporatingappropriateplacemakingconcepts,ofregionaltransitfacilities;and3.Determinecostofproposedneworupdatedfacilities.ProjectLocation:Theprojectwillfocusontransithubandparkandridefacilitiesalongthe1-70corridorbetweenGypsumtothewest,Leadvilletothesouth,andVailtotheeast.Thisareacoversapproximately1,500squaremilesandatotalpopulationofapproximately51,000.AmapoftheserviceareaisprovidedinAppendixB.ProjectTasks:TASK1:WorkingGroupTheConsultantwillworkwithECOTransittoestablishaprojectWorkingGrouptoprovideinputandoverseethisstudyeffort.ThisWorkingGroupwillincludeECOTransitstaffandallappropriatepartiesfromtheaffectedcommunities.OtherpartnerssuchasCDOTwillbeinvitedtoparticipate.TheWorkingGroupwillhelptodevelop:1)avisionstatementorpolicyofthedesiredoutcomes,2]draftlanduseregulationsincorporatingtransitspecificfacilitiesandamenitiesintoupcomingregionalplanningdocuments,and3]identifyatimelineforresultsandimplementation.TASK2:DemandAnalysisSubtask2.1:CurrentInventoryInordertoappropriatelyframethestudy,theConsultantisrequiredtofirstcompleteafullinventoryofexistingfacilities,includingshelters,withridershipoverlayandexistingneedidentified.Subtask2.2:ExistingDemandTheConsultantwilldeterminethelevelofdemandfortransitfacilitiesalongtheUS-6/1-70/Hwy24corridor,takingintoconsiderationtheinventorycompletedinsubtask2.1.Thisdemandestimationwillidentifyhowbesttolocateandsizefacilitiesalongthecorridor.Tocompletethistask,theConsultantistouseexistingridershipdatacollectedfromvarioussourcessuchas:ECOTransitAutomatedPassenger4 CCCountingdata;currentridershippatternsandfacilityusage;andotherrelevanttransportationdataandstudies,mostimportantlytherecentlycompletedFeederCirculatorStudyandNeedsAssessment,whichcanbelocatedatthislink:www.eaglecountv.us/RFP/.ECOTransitstronglydiscouragestheuseofcensusdataasabasisfordemandanalysis,asthisinformationdoesnotaccuratelyreflecttheneedanddemandforservice.Subtask2.3:FutureDemandTheConsultantistoconduct,inconjunctionwiththecurrentdemandanalysis,ananalysisoffuturedemandforfacilitiestobeaddedtothesystemoverafive(5)yearperiod.TheConsultantwilldeterminedemandestimatesbasedoffofindustrystandarddemandestimationtechniques,informationfromEagleCounty,andinformationintheFeasibilityStudy,whichcanbelocatedatthislink:www.eaglecountv.us/RFP/.Subtask24:LocationMappingBasedontheinformationdeterminedinsubtasks2.1-2.3,thefinaloutcomeofTask2willbemappingofproposedlocationsoftransitfacilitiestoincludeinformationonthesize,typeandtotalnumberofneworupdatedfacilitiesbeingproposed.TASK3:ConceptualDesignBasedonthedemandanalysiscompletedinTask2,theConsultantwillprovideconceptualdesignoptionsforproposedfacilities,includingaplacemakingcomponentandlocation-specificconsiderations.Thistaskwillresultinaseriesofdesignsketchestoshowwhattypeoffacilityisbeingproposed,thesizeneeded,andwhatfeaturesneedtobeincorporated(i.e.:restrooms,landscaping,etc.].Itisunknownatthistimehowmanyfacilitysketcheswillneedtobeprovided;theestimatebasedonexistinginformationisthreetofivenewfacilities.TASK4:CapitalCostsBasedontherecommendationsandinformationprovidedinTasks2and3,theConsultantwillassessandestimatethecapitalcostsassociatedwitheachproposedfacility.Thecostestimatescanbegeneralinnaturebutinformedenoughbyrecentlyconstructedprojectsofsimilarsizeandfunction.ThecostestimatesshouldbeprovidedinaformatthatisfTAapprovedforIndependentCostEstimate(ICE]complianceincasefederalfundingissoughtforthesefacilities.TASK5:PrepareDraftReportTheConsultantwilldeliveraDraftReportdetailingthelocation,size,scope,andconceptualdesignofeachproposedfacilityforreviewbytheWorkingGroup.CommentsorchangestothisDraftReportwillthenbeincorporatedintoaFinalReport.5 CTASK6:finalReportandDisseminationTheConsultantwillprovideECOTransitandtheWorkingGroupwithanelectronicandaboundFinalReportdocumentingtheworkineachoftheidentifiedtasks.AcopyofthefinalreportwillalsobepostedontheECOTransitwebsiteandsimilarcopieswillalsobeprovidedtoCDOT.TheConsultant,inconjunctionwithECOTransit,maybeaskedtopresenttheresultsofthisstudyatanupcomingCASTA/CDOTFallConference.ProjectDeliverables:Deliverableswillincluderoutemapswithproposedfacilitylocations,conceptualdesignandcapitalcostsforeachproposedfacility,andafinalreportwithallinformationfromtheabovetasksclearlypresented.ProjectManagement:TheConsultantwillparticipateinweeklyconferencecallswithECOTransitstaff.ThiswillallowforcontinuousprojectupdatesbytheConsultantandinputfromkeypublicsponsors.TheConsultantisexpectedtodevelopandmaintainaprojectschedulewithkeymilestonesandtosubmitmonthlybillingandprogressreportstoECOTransit.ProjectSchedule:Thisprojectisenvisionedasafive-monthprojectwithananticipatedNoticetoProceeddateofJune24,2013.ECOTransitisworkingunderatighttimelineforthisstudytobecompleted,asSection5304fundswillexpireundercontractDecember31,2013.Therefore,theConsultantmustcompletethestudywithin5monthsofcontractexecutionwithEagleCounty,andcompletethetasksdefinedintheworkplanbyNovember15,2013.Therewillbeabsolutelynoexceptionstothisstatedtimeline.Firmsshouldnotproposeunlessthisprojectschedulecanbemet.GENERALAsubmittedproposalshallconstituteanindicationthattheconsultantwillmeettherequirementsestablishedintheWorkProgramtogetherwithany“Addenda”issuedbyECOTransitrelativetothisprocurementofservices.ThisRFPinnowayobligatesEagleCountytoawardacontract.Theselectionofaconsultantshallbemadewithoutregardtorace,color,sex,age,religion,nationalorigin,orpoliticalaffiliation.EagleCountyisanEqualOpportunityEmployerandencouragesproposalsfromqualifiedminorityandwoman-ownedbusinesses.6 CCPROCUREMENTSCHEDULERequestforProposal(RFP)releasedMay8,2013RequestforclarificationstotheScopeofWorkMay21,2013Responsestoquestions/clarificationspostedMay24,2013ProposalsduetoECOTransitJune6,2013AwardNotificationJune21,2013NoticetoProceedIssuedJune24,2013REVIEWANDREQUESTFORCLARIFICATIONSRequestsforclarificationstotheScopeofWorkmustbedirectedinwritingandsubmittedviaemailtoMs.KelleyCollieratKeIley.colliereaglecounty.usby5:00pmMDTonTuesday,May21,2013.Anyaddendapursuanttotheserequestswillbeissuedby5:00pmMDTonFriday,May24,2013andpostedonECOTransit’swebsiteatwww.eaglecounty.us/RFP/EagleCountyreservestherighttorespondtoinquiries,asitdeemsnecessary.POSTPONEMENTANDAMENDMENTEagleCountyreservestherighttoreviseoramendthisRFPandtheScopeofWorkanytimepriortoMay30,2013.Revisions,amendmentsand/orpostponement,intheformofanaddendum,shallbemadeavailableontheECOTransitwebsite.EagleCountyreservestherighttopostponetheopeningofresponsesatanytimepriortothescheduleddateandtimeifdeemednecessaryandinthebestinterestofECOTransit.PROPOSALSUBMISSIONSubmissionInstructionsOne(1]signedoriginalofthecompleteproposalpackage,whichincludesthetechnicalproposalfileseparatefromthepriceproposalfile,mustbescannedandsentinelectronicformatbyemailtobereceivednolaterthan5:00pmMDTonThursday,June6,2013.Theemailedproposaldocumentsmustbeclearlymarkedintheheader”ProposalfortheTransitHubandParkandRideStudy”andshallbeaddressedto:Ms.KelleyCollierECOTransitKelley.collier@eaglecountv.us7 SubmissionFormatandContentResponsestothisRFPshouldcontainthefollowingprovidedintwoseparateelectronicfilesand/oremails.1.Atechnicalproposal(notmorethan15pages)consistingof:•Acoverletterexpressingthefirm’sinterestinworkingwithEagleCountyandgeneralinformationonthefirmtoincludeidentificationoftheprincipalindividual(s)thatwillprovidetherequestedservices;•Adescriptionoftheapproachtobetakentowardcompletionoftheproject,anexp1anationofanyvariancestotheproposedscopeofworkasoutlinedintheRFP,andanyinsightsintothe projectgainedasaresultofdevelopingtheproposal;•Ascopeofservicesthatincludesstepstobetaken,includinganyproductsordeliverablesresultingfromeachtask;•Asummaryofestimatedlaborhoursbytaskthatclearlyidentifiestheprojectteammembersandthenumberofhoursperformedbyeachteammemberbytask;•Aproposedschedulethatindicatesprojectmilestonesandoveralltimeforcompletion;•Alistofindividualsthatwillbecommittedtothisprojectandtheirprofessionalqualifications.Thenamesandqualificationsofanysubcontractorsshallbeincludedinthislist;and•Demonstrationofexperienceandsuccessonsimilarprojects,includingabriefprojectdescriptionandacontactnameandaddressforreference.2.APriceProposalconsistingof:•Acompositeschedulebytaskofdirectlaborhours;and•Anitemizedscheduleofallexpenses,includingbothlaboranddirectexpenses.Iftheuseofsubcontractorsisproposed,aseparatescheduleofexpensesmustbeprovidedforeachsubcontractor.3.CompletedAppendixA-AcknowledgementofRequirementsofthefederalTransitAdministration•AppendixA,providedinthistransmittal,containsfederalrequirementsthat8 Cmustbeagreedtoandincludedwithallproposalssubmitted.FailuretocomplywiththeserequirementsmayresultinfindingtheProposalnon-responsive.REJECTIONSEagleCountyreservestherighttowaiveanyminorinformalitiesorirregularitiesintheproposalreceivedthatdonotgototheheartoftheresponse,ortorejectanyandallproposalssubmittedwhenitisinthebestinterestofEagleCounty.Proposalslackingkeyinformationessentialtoafairandsubjectivereviewofasubmittalagainstotherresponseswillberejectedoutright.PROPOSALEVALUATIONANDCONSULTANTSELECTIONPROCESSProposalEligibilityCriteriaInordertobeeligibleforcontractawardaproposalmustmeetallofthefollowingeligibilitycriteria:1.Theproposalsubmittedisresponsivetothesolicitation.a.AproposalshallbeconsideredresponsiveifitconformstoallmaterialaspectsofthesolicitationrequirementsatthescheduledtimeofsubmissionanddoesnotrequirefurtherdiscussionswiththeProposer.b.ItshallbeatthesolediscretionofEagleCountytodetermineifaproposal“conformstoallmaterialaspectsofthesolicitationrequirements.”2.TheProposerwhosubmittedtheproposalisaresponsibleProposer.a.AProposershaltbeconsideredresponsibleiftheProposerpossesses,atthetimeofcontractaward,theabilitytoperformsuccessfullyandawillingnesstocomplywiththeFTAandlocaltermsandconditionsoftheproposedcontract.b.AresponsibleProposerincludesthefollowingabilities:(1)Financialresourcesadequatetoperformthecontract,ortheabilitytoobtainthem;(2]Abilitytomeettherequireddeliveryorperformanceschedule,takingintoconsiderationallexistingbusinesscommitments;(3)Asatisfactoryperformancerecord;(4]Asatisfactoryrecordofintegrityandbusinessethics;(5)Thenecessaryorganization,experience,accounting,andoperationalcontrols,andtechnicalskills,ortheabilitytoobtainthem;(6)Compliancewithapplicablelicensingandtaxlawsandregulations;(7]Thenecessaryproduction,construction,andtechnicalequipmentandfacilities,ortheabilitytoobtainthem;(8]CompliancewithAffirmativeActionandDisadvantagedBusinessProgramrequirements;and(9)Otherqualificationsandeligibilitycriterianecessarytoreceiveanawardunderapplicablelawsandregulations.9 CProposalEvaluationCriteriaEagleCountyintendstoawardafirmfixedpricecontracttotheProposerwhoseproposalconformstothesolicitationandisdeterminedtobethemostadvantageoustoEagleCounty,takingintoconsiderationtechnicalevaluationfactorsandprice,asreferencedbelow.EagleCountymaynotnecessarilymakeanawardtotheProposerwiththehighesttechnicalrankingnorawardtotheProposerwiththelowestPriceProposalifdoingsowouldnotbeintheoverallbestinterestofEagleCounty.Selectionofafirmshallbebaseduponbothtechnicalfactorsandprice,withtechnicalfactorshavinggreaterimportanceandweightthanprice.Technicalfactorstobeconsideredincludethefollowingitemslistedbelow(items1-4)intheirdecreasingrelativeorderofimportance.Note:IfproposalsareconsideredbyEagleCountytobemoreequalintheirtechnicalmerit,theevaluatedpricebecomesmoreimportantsothatwhentechnicalproposalsareevaluatedessentiallyequal,pricemaybethedecidingfactor.1.WorkProgramApproach.DepthofProposer’sunderstandingofEagleCountyrequirements,toincludeunderstandingthetypeofserviceandtransitsystem;overallqualityofworkplanproposedtoincludelogic,clarityandspecificity;appropriatenessofresourceallocation;andutilityofsuggestedtechnicalorproceduralinnovations.2.ScheduleCompliance.ProposermustdocumentaschedulethatwillstrictlyadheretotheprojectscheduleprovidedintheWorkPlanandtheabilitytomeetthisschedulewithoutanydelays.3.VendorExperience.TechnicalExperienceinperformingworkofasimilarnature;experienceworkingwithpublicagencies;strengthandstabilityofthefirm;strength,stability,experienceandtechnicalcompetenceofsubcontractors;andassessmentbyclientreferences.4.PersonnelQualifications.Qualificationsofprojectstaff,particularlykeypersonnelandespeciallytheProjectManager;logicofprojectorganization;andadequacyoflaborcommitment.5.PriceProposal.Reasonablenessofthetotalpriceaswellastheindividualtasks;competitivenesswithotheroffersreceived;adequacyofdatainsupportoffiguresquoted;andlogicoflaborhourbreakdownandpotentialtravelinrelationtotasksproposed.10 C:CSelectionProcessAllproposalsshallbeevaluatedbyaConsultantSelectionCommittee(CSC)tobecomprisedofprofessionalstaffemployedbyEagleCountyandmayincludeoutsidepersonnelasdeemedappropriate.Followingthereceiptofproposals,proposalswillbeevaluatedandacontractwillbeawardedinaccordancewiththefollowingprocess:1.ProposalswillfirstbeevaluatedbyEagleCountystaffforresponsivenessandProposerresponsibility.OnlythoseproposalsthataredeterminedtoberesponsiveshallbeevaluatedforProposerresponsibility.2.ProposalsthataredeterminedtoberesponsiveandsubmittedbyresponsibleProposersshallbeevaluatedbytheCSC.Thecommitteememberswillevaluatethewrittenproposalsusingtheevaluationcriteriastatedintheprevioussection.Alistoftoprankedproposals,firmswithinthecompetitiverange,willbedevelopedbaseduponthecommittee’sscoreforeachproposal.a.AdditionalquestionsmaybeaskedofProposerstodeterminethecompetitiverangeforthesolepurposeofclarificationtoeliminateminorirregulatories,informalities,orapparentclericalmistakesintheproposal.TheCSCmayalsocontactandevaluatetheProposer’sandsubcontractor’sreferences;contactanycurrentusersofaProposer’sservices;solicitinformationfromanyavailablesourceconcerninganyaspectofaproposal;andseekandreviewanyotherinformationdeemedpertinenttotheevaluationprocess.3.Writtenororaldiscussionsmay,atEagleCounty’ssolediscretion,beconductedwithresponsibleProposerswhosubmittedproposalsdeterminedwithinthecompetitiverange,althoughawardmaybemadewithoutanydiscussion.Proposerswillbenotifiedofanyadditionalrequiredinformation.Proposersshallbeaccordedfairandequaltreatmentwithrespecttoanyopportunityfordiscussionandwrittenrevisionofproposals.Revisionsmaybepermittedafterinitialdiscussionandbeforeawardforobtainingbestandfinalproposals.Inconductingdiscussions,EagleCountywillnotdiscloseinformationderivedfromproposalssubmittedbycompetingProposers.4.ANotificationofIntenttoAwardwillbesenttotheProposerwhosubmittedthemostadvantageousproposal,assolelydeterminedbytheCSC.Inaddition,allproposerswhosubmittedaproposalwillbeincludedinthenotificationofEagleCounty’sIntenttoAwardtothesuccessfulProposer.5.ThesuccessfulProposerwillthenbeaskedtoexecuteacontractwithEagleCounty.ANoticetoProceedwillbeissueduponexecutionofthecontract.ECOTransitreservestherighttorejectanyandallproposals,tocontractforanyor11 CCallportionsoftheprojectwiththeselectedconsultant,ortohiremultiplefirms.Thesuccessfulresponder(s)tothisRequestforProposalsisexpectedtoprovidequalifiedpersonneltoaccomplisheachportionoftheworkinthisstudy.EagleCountywillmaintaintherighttorequesttheremovalofanypersonnelfound,initsopinion,duringthecourseofworkonthisproject,tobeunqualifiedtoperformthework.BID/PROPOSALPROTESTPROCEDUREProtestsmaybemadeafterECOTransithasannouncedthesuccessfulProposerandnolaterthanthree(3)businessdaysfromthedateoftheEagleCountyletterawardingthecontract.Protestsafterawardwillnotbeconsideredunlesstheprotestconcernsamatterthatarisesaftertheawardorcouldnothavebeenknownordiscoveredpriortoaward.ApersonauthorizedtobindtheProposertoacontractualrelationshipmustsigntheprotestletter.Thelettershouldbesigned,scannedandemailedtoMs.KelleyCollierat:Ketley.coltier@eaglecountv.us.EagleCountywillissueawrittendecisionwithinfive(5)businessdaysafterreceiptofthenoticeofappeal,unlessmoretimeisneeded.TheprotestingProposerwillbenotifiedifadditionaltimeisnecessary.EagleCountymustalsopostponefurtherstepsintheRFPprocessuntiltheprotesthasbeenresolved.EagleCounty’sdeterminationisfinal,andnofurtheradministrativeappealisavailable.TYPEANDTERMOFCONTRACTThecontractwillbeafixedpricecontractpayableaccordingtomilestones,agreeduponbyEagleCountryandtheContractor.ThecontractwillbefinancedwithacombinationofFederalgrantfundsfromtheFTAandlocalfunds.Therefore,thissolicitationandtheContractcontainclausesandcertificationsrequiredbytheFTAand/orCDOT.Thetermofthecontractwillbesix(6)months.TheContractorwillberequiredtobeginperformanceundertheContractonthedateofcontractexecution,orassoonthereafterasispractical.Timeisoftheessenceintheperformanceofthecontract.Allextensionsofthetermofthecontractshallbemadeinwritingbybothpartiesinadvanceofthecontractexpirationdate.12 CCAppendixA:RequirementsoftheFederalTransitAdministrationflyAmericaRequirementsContractorshallcomplywith49Usc40118(the“flyAmerica”Act)inaccordancewithGeneralServicesAdministrationregulations41CFR301-10,statingthatrecipientsandsubrecipientsofFederalfundsandtheircontractorsarerequiredtouseUSFlagaircarriersforUSGovernment-financedinternationalairtravelandtransportationoftheirpersonaleffectsorproperty,totheextentsuchserviceisavailable,unlesstravelbyforeignaircarrierisamatterofnecessity,asdefinedbytheFlyAmericaAct.Contractorshallsubmit,ifaforeignaircarrierwasused,anappropriatecertificationormemorandumadequatelyexplainingwhyservicebyaUSflagaircarrierwasnotavailableorwhyitwasnecessarytouseaforeignaircarrierandshall,inanyevent,provideacertificateofcompliancewiththeFlyAmericarequirements.Contractorshallincludetherequirementsofthissectioninallsubcontractsthatmayinvolveinternationalairtransportation.EnergyConservationContractorshallcomplywithmandatorystandardsandpoliciesrelatingtoenergyefficiency,statedinthestateenergyconservationplanissuedincompliancewiththeEnergyPolicy&ConservationAct.AccesstoRecordsandReportsThefollowingaccesstorecordsrequirementsapplytothisContract:1.WherethepurchaserisnotaStatebutalocalgovernmentandisanFTArecipientorasubgranteeofFTArecipientinaccordancewith49CFR18.36(i),contractorshallprovidethepurchaser,thefTA,theUSComptrollerGeneralortheirauthorizedrepresentativesaccesstoanybooks,documents,papersandcontractorrecordswhicharepertinenttothiscontractforthepurposesofmakingaudits,examinations,excerptsandtranscriptions.Contractorshallalso,pursuantto49CFR633.17,provideauthorizedFTArepresentatives,includinganyPMOcontractor,accesstocontractor’srecordsandconstructionsitespertainingtoacapitalproject,definedat49USC5302(a)1,whichisreceivingFTAassistancethroughtheprogramsdescribedat49USC5307,5309or5311.2.Contractorshallpermitanyoftheforegoingpartiestoreproducebyanymeanswhatsoeverortocopyexcerptsandtranscriptionsasreasonablyneeded.3.Contractorshallmaintainallbooks,records,accountsandreportsrequiredunderthiscontractforaperiodofnotlessthanthree(3]yearsafterthedateofterminationorexpirationofthiscontract,exceptintheeventoflitigationorsettlementofclaimsarisingfromtheperformanceofthiscontract,inwhichcasecontractoragreestomaintainsameuntilthemunicipalcorporation,FTAAdministrator,USComptrollerGeneral,oranyoftheirauthorizedrepresentatives,havedisposedofallsuchlitigation,appeals,claimsorexceptionsrelatedthereto.Re:49CfR18.39(i)(11).FederalChangesContractorshallcomplywithallapplicableFTAregulations,policies,proceduresanddirectives,includingwithoutlimitationthoselisteddirectlyorbyreferenceintheMasterAgreementbetweenthepurchaserandFTA,astheymaybeamendedorpromulgatedfromtimetotimeduringthetermofthecontract.Contractor’sfailuretocomplyshallconstituteamaterialbreachofthecontract.13 cSCNoGovernmentObligationtoThirdParties(1)Themunicipalcorporationandcontractoracknowledgeandagreethat,notwithstandinganyconcurrencebytheUSGovernmentinorapprovalofthesolicitationorawardoftheunderlyingcontract,absenttheexpresswrittenconsentbytheUSGovernment,theUSGovernmentisnotapartytothiscontractandshallnotbesubjecttoanyobligationsorliabilitiestothemunicipalcorporation,thecontractororanyotherparty(whetherornotapartytothatcontract)pertainingtoanymatterresultingfromtheunderlyingcontract.(2)ContractoragreestoincludetheaboveclauseineachsubcontractfinancedinwholeorinpartwithFTAassistance.Itisfurtheragreedthattheclauseshallnotbemodified,excepttoidentifythesubcontractorwhowillbesubjecttoitsprovisions.ProgramFraudandFalseorfraudulentStatementsorRelatedActs(1)ContractoracknowledgesthattheprovisionsoftheProgramFraudCivilRemediesActof1986,asamended,31USC3801etseq.andUSDOTregulations,“ProgramFraudCivilRemedies,”49CFR31,applytoitsactionspertainingtothisproject.Uponexecutionoftheunderlyingcontract,contractorcertifiesoraffirmsthetruthfulnessandaccuracyofanystatementithasmade,itmakes,itmaymake,orcausestobemade,pertainingtotheunderlyingcontractorFTAassistedprojectforwhichthiscontractworkisbeingperformed.Inadditiontootherpenaltiesthatmaybeapplicable,contractorfurtheracknowledgesthatifitmakes,orcausestobemade,afalse,fictitious,orfraudulentclaim,statement,submittal,orcertification,theUSGovernmentreservestherighttoimposethepenaltiesoftheProgramFraudCivilRemediesAct(1986)oncontractortotheextenttheUSGovernmentdeemsappropriate.(2)Ifcontractormakes,orcausestobemade,afalse,fictitious,orfraudulentclaim,statement,submittal,orcertificationtotheUSGovernmentunderacontractconnectedwithaprojectthatisfinancedinwholeorinpartwithFTAassistanceundertheauthorityof49USC5307,theGovernmentreservestherighttoimposethepenaltiesof18USC1001and49USC5307(n)(1)oncontractor,totheextenttheUSGovernmentdeemsappropriate.(3)ContractorshallincludetheabovetwoclausesineachsubcontractfinancedinwholeorinpartwithFTAassistance.Theclausesshallnotbemodified,excepttoidentifythesubcontractorwhowillbesubjecttotheprovisions.Terminationa.TerminationforConvenience.EagleCountymayterminatethiscontract,inwholeorinpart,atanytimebywrittennoticetocontractorwhenitisinEagleCounty’sbestinterest.Contractorshallbepaiditscosts,includingcontractclose-outcosts,andprofitonworkperformeduptothetimeoftermination.ContractorshallpromptlysubmititsterminationclaimtoEagleCounty.IfcontractorisinpossessionofanytheEagleCountyproperty,contractorshallaccountforsame,anddisposeofitasEagleCountydirects.b.TerminationforDefault.Ifcontractordoesnotdeliveritemsinaccordancewiththecontractdeliveryschedule,or,ifthecontractisforservices,andcontractorfailstoperforminthemannercalledforinthecontract,orifcontractorfailstocomplywithanyotherprovisionsofthecontract,EagleCountymayterminatethiscontractfordefault.Terminationshallbeeffectedbyservinganoticeofterminationtocontractorsettingforththemannerinwhichcontractorisindefault.Contractorshallonlybepaidthecontractpriceforsuppliesdeliveredandaccepted,orforservicesperformedinaccordancewiththe14 C)0mannerofperformancesetforthinthecontract.IfitislaterdeterminedbyEagleCountythatcontractorhadanexcusablereasonfornotperforming,suchasastrike,fire,orflood,eventswhicharenotthefaultoforarebeyondthecontrolofcontractor,EagleCounty,aftersettingupanewdeliveryorperformanceschedule,mayallowcontractortocontinuework,ortreattheterminationasaterminationforconvenience.c.OpportunitytoCure.EagleCounty,initssolediscretionmay,inthecaseofaterminationforbreachordefault,allowcontractoranappropriatelyshortperiodoftimeinwhichtocurethedefect.Insuchcase,thenoticeofterminationshallstatethetimeperiodinwhichcureispermittedandotherappropriateconditionsIfcontractorfailstoremedytothemunicipalcorporation’ssatisfactionthebreachordefaultoranyoftheterms,covenants,orconditionsofthisContractwithinten(10)daysafterreceiptbycontractororwrittennoticefromEagleCountysettingforththenatureofsaidbreachordefault,EagleCountyshallhavetherighttoterminatetheContractwithoutanyfurtherobligationtocontractor.AnysuchterminationfordefaultshallnotinanywayoperatetoprecludeEagleCountyfromalsopursuingallavailableremediesagainstcontractoranditssuretiesforsaidbreachordefault.d.WaiverofRemediesforanyBreach.IntheeventthatEagleCountyelectstowaiveitsremediesforanybreachbycontractorofanycovenant,termorconditionofthisContract,suchwaiverbyEagleCountyshallnotlimititsremediesforanysucceedingbreachofthatorofanyotherterm,covenantorconditionofthisContract.GovernmentWideDebarmentandSuspensionThiscontractisacoveredtransactionforpurposesof49CFRPart29.Assuch,thecontractorisrequiredtoverifythatnoneofthecontractors,itsprincipals,asdefinedat49CFR29.995,oraffiliates,asdefinedat49CFR29.905,areexcludedordisqualifiedasdefinedat49CFR29.940and29.945.Thecontractorisrequiredtocomplywith49CFR29,SubpartCandmustincludetherequirementtocomplywith49CFR29,SubpartCinanylowertiercoveredtransactionitentersinto.Bysigningandsubmittingitsbidorproposal,thebidderorproposercertifiesasfollows:Thecertificationinthisclauseisamaterialrepresentationoffactrelieduponbythemunicipalcorporation.Ifitislaterdeterminedthatthebidderorproposerknowinglyrenderedanerroneouscertification,inadditiontoremediesavailabletothemunicipalcorporation,theFederalGovernmentmaypursueavailableremedies,includingbutnotlimitedtosuspensionand/ordebarment.Thebidderorproposeragreestocomplywiththerequirementsof49CFR29,SubpartCwhilethisofferisvalidandthroughouttheperiodofanycontractthatmayarisefromthisoffer.Thebidderorproposerfurtheragreestoincludeaprovisionrequiringsuchcomplianceinitslowertiercoveredtransactions.ContractsInvolvingFederalPrivacyActRequirementsThefollowingrequirementsapplytotheContractoranditsemployeesthatadministeranysystemofrecordsonbehalfoftheFederalGovernmentunderanycontract:(1)TheContractoragreestocomplywith,andassuresthecomplianceofitsemployeeswith,theinformationrestrictionsandotherapplicablerequirementsofthePrivacyActof1974,5U.S.C.§552a.Amongotherthings,theContractoragreestoobtaintheexpressconsentoftheFederalGovernmentbeforetheContractororitsemployeesoperateasystemofrecordsonbehalfoftheFederalGovernment.TheContractorunderstandsthattherequirementsofthePrivacyAct,includingthecivilandcriminalpenaltiesforviolationof15 C.thatAct,applytothoseindividualsinvolved,andthatfailuretocomplywiththetermsofthePrivacyActmayresultinterminationoftheunderlyingcontract.(2)TheContractoralsoagreestoincludetheserequirementsineachsubcontracttoadministeranysystemofrecordsonbehalfoftheFederalGovernmentfinancedinwholeorinpartwithFederalassistanceprovidedbyFTA.CivilRightsRequirementsThefollowingrequirementsapplytotheunderlyingcontract:(1)Nondiscrimination-InaccordancewithTitleVIoftheCivilRightsAct,asamended,42USC2000d,Sec.303oftheAgeDiscriminationAct(1975),asamended,42USC6102,Sec.202oftheAmericanswithDisabilitiesAct(1990),42USC12132,and49USC5332,contractorshallnotdiscriminateagainstanyemployeeorappLicantforemploymentbecauseofrace,color,creed,nationalorigin,sex,ageordisability.ContractorshallalsocomplywithapplicableFederalimplementingregulationsandotherrequirementsFTAmayissue.(2)EqualEmploymentOpportunity-Thefollowingequalemploymentopportunityrequirementsapplytotheunderlyingcontract:(a)Race,Color,Creed,NationalOrigin,Sex-InaccordancewithTitleVIIoftheCivilRightsAct,asamended,42USC2000e,and49USC5332,contractorshallcomplywithallapplicableequalemploymentopportunityrequirementsofUSDOL,“OfficeofFederalContractCompliancePrograms,EqualEmploymentOpportunity,USDOL,”41CFR60etseq.,(implementingExecutiveOrderNo.11246,“EqualEmploymentOpportunity,”asamendedbyExecutiveOrderNo.11375,“AmendingExecutiveOrder11246RelatingtoEqualEmploymentOpportunity,”42USC2000e),andanyapplicablefederalstatutes,executiveorders,regulations,andpoliciesthatmayinthefutureaffectconstructionactivitiesundertakeninthecourseoftheproject.Contractorshalltakeaffirmativeactiontoensurethatapplicantsareemployed,andthatemployeesaretreatedduringemployment,withoutregardtotheirrace,color,creed,nationalorigin,sexorage. Suchactionshallinclude,butnotbelimitedto,thefollowing:employment,upgrading,demotionortransfer,recruitmentorrecruitmentadvertising,layoffortermination;ratesofpayorotherformsofcompensation;andselectionfortraining,includingapprenticeship.Inaddition,contractorshallcomplywithanyimplementingrequirementsfTAmayissue.(b)Age-InaccordancewithSec.4oftheAgeDiscriminationinEmploymentAct(1967],asamended,29USC623and49USC5332,contractorshallrefrainfromdiscriminationagainstpresentandprospectiveemployeesforreasonofage.ContractorshallalsocomplywithanyimplementingrequirementsFTAmayissue.(c)Disabilities-InaccordancewithSec.102oftheAmericanswithDisabilitiesAct(ADA],asamended,42USC12112,contractorshallcomplywiththerequirementsofUSEqualEmploymentOpportunityCommission(EEOC),RegulationstoImplementEqualEmploymentProvisionsoftheAmericanswithDisabilitiesAct,29CFR1630,pertainingtoemploymentofpersonswithdisabilities.ContractorshallalsocomplywithanyimplementingrequirementsFTAmayissue.(3)Contractorshallincludetheserequirementsineachsubcontractfinancedinwholeorin16 0.0partwithFTAassistance,modifiedonlyifnecessarytoidentifytheaffectedparties.PatentandRightsDataA.RightsinData-Thefollowingrequirementsapplytoeachcontractinvolvingexperimental,developmentalorresearchwork:(1)Theterm“subjectdata”usedinthisclausemeansrecordedinformation,whetherornotcopyrighted,thatisdeliveredorspecifiedtobedeliveredunderthecontract.Thetermincludesgraphicorpictorialdelineationinmediasuchasdrawingsorphotographs;textinspecificationsorrelatedperformanceordesign-typedocuments;machineformssuchaspunchedcards,magnetictapeorcomputermemoryprintouts;andinformationretainedincomputermemory.Examplesinclude,butarenotlimitedto:computersoftware,engineeringdrawingsandassociatedlists,specifications,standards,processsheets,manuals,technicalreports,catalogitemidentificationsandrelatedinformation.Theterm“subjectdata”doesnotincludefinancialreports,costanalysesandsimilarinformationincidentaltocontractadministration.(2)ThefollowingrestrictionsapplytoallsubjectdatafirstproducedintheperformanceofthecontracttowhichthisAttachmenthasbeenadded:(a)Exceptforitsowninternaluse,thePurchaserorContractormaynotpublishorreproducesubjectdatainwholeorinpart,orinanymannerorform,normaythePurchaserorContractorauthorizeotherstodoso,withoutthewrittenconsentofthefederalGovernment,untilsuchtimeasthefederalGovernmentmayhaveeitherreleasedorapprovedthereleaseofsuchdatatothepublic;thisrestrictiononpublication,however,doesnotapplytoanycontractwithanacademicinstitution.(b)Inaccordancewith49C.F.R.§18.34and49C.F.R.§19.36,theFederalGovernmentreservesaroyalty-free,non-exclusiveandirrevocablelicensetoreproduce,publishorotherwiseuse,andtoauthorizeotherstouse,for“FederalGovernmentpurposes,”anysubjectdataorcopyrightdescribedinsubsections(2)(b)1and(2)(b)2ofthisclausebelow.Asusedintheprevioussentence,“forFederalGovernmentpurposes,”meansuseonlyforthedirectpurposesoftheFederalGovernment.Withoutthecopyrightowner’sconsent,thefederalGovernmentmaynotextenditsFederallicensetoanyotherparty.1.Anysubjectdatadevelopedunderthatcontract,whetherornotacopyrighthasbeenobtained;and2.AnyrightsofcopyrightpurchasedbythePurchaserorContractorusingFederalassistanceinwholeorinpartprovidedbyFTA.(c)WhenFTAawardsFederalassistanceforexperimental,developmentalorresearchwork,itisFTA’sgeneralintentiontoincreasetransportationknowledgeavailabletothepublic,ratherthantorestrictthebenefitsresultingfromtheworktoparticipantsinthatwork.Therefore,unlessFTAdeterminesotherwise,thePurchaserandtheContractorperformingexperimental,developmentalorresearchworkrequiredbytheunderlyingcontracttowhichthisAttachmentisaddedagreestopermitFTAtomakeavailabletothepublic,eitherFTA’slicenseinthecopyrighttoanysubjectdatadevelopedinthecourseofthatcontract,oracopyofthesubjectdatafirstproducedunderthecontractforwhichacopyrighthasnotbeenobtained.Iftheexperimental,developmentalorresearchwork,whichisthesubjectoftheunderlyingcontract,isnotcompletedforanyreasonwhatsoever,alldatadevelopedunderthatcontractshallbecomesubjectdataasdefinedinsubsection(a)ofthisclauseandshallbedeliveredastheFederalGovernmentmaydirect.Thissubsection(c),however,17 CCdoesnotapplytoadaptationsofautomaticdataprocessingequipmentorprogramsforthePurchaserorContractor’susewhosecostsarefinancedinwholeorinpartwithFederalassistanceprovidedbyFTAfortransportationcapitalprojects.(d)Unlessprohibitedbystatelaw,uponrequestbytheFederalGovernment,thePurchaserandtheContractoragreetoindemnify,saveandholdharmlesstheFederalGovernment,itsofficers,agentsandemployeesactingwithinthescopeoftheirofficialdutiesagainstanyliability,includingcostsandexpenses,resultingfromanywillfulorintentionalviolationbythePurchaserorContractorofproprietaryrights,copyrightsorrightofprivacy,arisingoutofthepublication,translation,reproduction,delivery,useordispositionofanydatafurnishedunderthatcontract.NeitherthePurchasernortheContractorshallberequiredtoindemnifytheFederalGovernmentforanysuchliabilityarisingoutofthewrongfulactofanyemployee,official,oragentsoftheFederalGovernment.(e)NothingcontainedinthisclauseonrightsindatashallimplyalicensetotheFederalGovernmentunderanypatentorbeconstruedasaffectingthescopeofanylicenseorotherrightotherwisegrantedtotheFederalGovernmentunderanypatent.(flDatadevelopedbythePurchaserorContractorandfinancedentirelywithoutusingfederalassistanceprovidedbytheFederalGovernmentthathasbeenincorporatedintoworkrequiredbytheunderlyingcontracttowhichthisAttachmenthasbeenaddedisexemptfromtherequirementsofsubsections(b),(c]and(d]ofthisclause,providedthatthePurchaserorContractoridentifiesthatdatainwritingatthetimeofdeliveryofthecontractwork.(g)UnlessFTAdeterminesotherwise,theContractoragreestoincludetheserequirementsineachsubcontractforexperimental,developmentalorresearchworkfinancedinwholeorinpartwithFederalassistanceprovidedbyFTA.(3)UnlesstheFederalGovernmentlatermakesacontrarydeterminationinwriting,irrespectiveoftheContractor’sstatus(i.e.,alargebusiness,smallbusiness,stategovernmentorstateinstrumentality,localgovernment,nonprofitorganization,institutionofhighereducation,individual,etc.),thePurchaserandtheContractoragreetotakethenecessaryactionstoprovide,throughFTA,thoserightsinthatinventionduetheFederalGovernmentasdescribedinU.S.DepartmentofCommerceregulations,“RightstoInventionsMadebyNonprofitOrganizationsandSmallBusinessFirmsUnderGovernmentGrants,ContractsandCooperativeAgreements,”37C.F.R.Part401.(4)TheContractoralsoagreestoincludetheserequirementsineachsubcontractforexperimental,developmentalorresearchworkfinancedinwholeorinpartwithFederalassistanceprovidedbyfTA.B.PatentRights-Thefollowingrequirementsapplytoeachcontractinvolvingexperimental,developmentalorresearchwork:(1)General-Ifanyinvention,improvement,ordiscoveryisconceivedorfirstactuallyreducedtopracticeinthecourseoforunderthecontracttowhichthisAttachmenthasbeenadded,andthatinvention,improvementordiscoveryispatentableunderthelawsoftheUnitedStatesofAmericaoranyforeigncountry,thePurchaserandContractoragreetotakeactionsnecessarytoprovideimmediatenoticeandadetailedreporttothepartyata18 CChighertieruntilfTAisultimatelynotified.(2)UnlesstheFederalGovernmentlatermakesacontrarydeterminationinwriting,irrespectiveoftheContractor’sstatus(alargebusiness,smallbusiness,stategovernmentorstateinstrumentality,localgovernment,nonprofitorganization,institutionofhighereducation,individual),thePurchaserandtheContractoragreetotakethenecessaryactionstoprovide,throughFTA,thoserightsinthatinventionduetheFederalGovernmentasdescribedinU.S.DepartmentofCommerceregulations,“RightstoInventionsMadebyNonprofitOrganizationsandSmallBusinessFirmsUnderGovernmentGrants,ContractsandCooperativeAgreements,”37C.F.R.Part401.(3)TheContractoralsoagreestoincludetherequirementsofthisclauseineachsubcontractforexperimental,developmentalorresearchworkfinancedinwholeorinpartwithFederalassistanceprovidedbyFTA.DisadvantagedBusinessEnterprisea.ThiscontractissubjecttotherequirementsofTitle49,CodeofFederalRegulations,Part26,ParticipationbyDisadvantagedBusinessEnterprisesinDepartmentofTransportationFinancialAssistancePrograms.ThenationalgoalforparticipationofDisadvantagedBusinessEnterprises(DBE)is10%andtheCDOTapprovedFFY2011Goalforparticipationtoinclude5304fundedprojectsin4.5%.b.Thecontractorshallnotdiscriminateonthebasisofrace,color,nationaloriginorsexintheperformanceofthiscontract.Thecontractorshallcarryoutapplicablerequirementsof49CFRPart26intheawardandadministrationofthiscontract.Failurebythecontractortocarryouttheserequirementsisamaterialbreachofthiscontract,whichmayresultintheterminationofthiscontractorsuchotherremedyasEagleCountydeemsappropriate.Eachsubcontractthecontractorsignswithasubcontractormustincludetheassuranceinthisparagraph(see49CFR26.13(b)).c.Ifaseparatecontractgoalhasbeenestablished,Bidders/offerorsarerequiredtodocumentsufficientDBEparticipationtomeetthesegoalsor,alternatively,documentadequategoodfaitheffortstodoso,asprovidedforin49CFR26.53.d.Ifnoseparatecontractgoalhasbeenestablished,thesuccessfulbidder/offerorwillberequiredtoreportitsDBEparticipationobtainedthroughrace-neutralmeansthroughouttheperiodofperformance.e.Thecontractorisrequiredtopayitssubcontractorsperformingworkrelatedtothiscontractforsatisfactoryperformanceofthatworknolaterthan30daysafterthecontractor’sreceiptofpaymentforthatworkfromthemunicipalcorporation.Inaddition,thecontractormaynotholdretainagefromitssubcontractorsormustreturnanyretainagepaymentstothosesubcontractorswithin30daysafterthesubcontractor’sworkrelatedtothiscontractissatisfactorilycompletedormustreturnanyretainagepaymentstothosesubcontractorswithin30daysafterincrementalacceptanceofthesubcontractor’sworkbythemunicipalcorporationandcontractor’sreceiptofthepartialretainagepaymentrelatedtothesubcontractor’swork.f.ThecontractormustpromptlynotifythemunicipalcorporationwheneveraDBE19 CCsubcontractorperformingworkrelatedtothiscontractisterminatedorfailstocompleteitswork,andmustmakegoodfaitheffortstoengageanotherDBEsubcontractortoperformatleastthesameamountofwork.ThecontractormaynotterminateanyDBEsubcontractorandperformthatworkthroughitsownforcesorthoseofanaffiliatewithoutpriorwrittenconsentofthemunicipalcorporation.IncorporationoffederalTransitAdministration(fTA)TermsTheprecedingprovisionsinclude,inpart,certainStandardTerms&ConditionsrequiredbyUSDOT,whetherornotexpresslystatedintheprecedingcontractprovisions.AllUSDOTrequiredcontractualprovisions,asstatedinFTACircular4220.1F,areherebyincorporatedbyreference.Anythingtothecontraryhereinnotwithstanding,allFTAmandatedtermsshallbedeemedtocontrolintheeventofaconflictwithotherprovisionscontainedinthisAgreement.Thecontractorshallnotperformanyact,failtoperformanyact,orrefusetocomplywithanyrequestthatwouldcausethemunicipalcorporationtobeinviolationofFTAtermsandconditions.CompliancewithFederalRegulationsAnycontractenteredpursuanttothissolicitationshallcontainthefollowingprovisions:AllUSDOT-requiredcontractualprovisions,assetforthinFTACircular4220.1F,areincorporatedbyreference.Anythingtothecontraryhereinnotwithstanding,FTAmandatedtermsshallcontrolintheeventofaconflictwithotherprovisionscontainedinthisAgreement.Contractorshallnotperformanyact,failtoperformanyact,orrefusetocomplywithanygranteerequestthatwouldcausethemunicipalcorporationtobeinviolationofFTAtermsandconditions.ContractorshallcomplywithallapplicableFTAregulations,policies,proceduresanddirectives,including,withoutlimitation,thoselisteddirectlyorincorporatedbyreferenceintheMasterAgreementbetweenthemunicipalcorporationandFTA,asmaybeamendedorpromulgatedfromtimetotimeduringthetermofthiscontract.Contractor’sfailuretosocomplyshallconstituteamaterialbreachofthiscontract.GeographicInformationandRelatedSpatialDataAnyprojectactivitiesinvolvingspatialdataorgeographicinformationsystemsactivitiesfinancedwithFederalassistancearerequiredtobeconsistentwiththeNationalSpatialDataInfrastructurepromulgatedbytheFederalGeographicDataCommittee,excepttotheextentthatFTAdeterminesotherwiseinwriting.PLEASEPROVIDETHEFOLLOWINGINFORMATIONASACCEPTANCEOFTHEFTAREOUIREMENTS.ContractorSignatureofAuthorizedOfficial_________________________________________Date_/_/_NameandTitleofContractor’sAuthorizedOfficial___________________________________20 —00GOVERNMENT-WIDEDEBARMENTANDSUSPENSION49CFRPart29,ExecutiveOrders12549,12689,and31US.C.6101(Contractsover$25,000)BackgroundandApplicabilityInconjunctionwiththeOfficeofManagementandBudgetandotheraffectedFederalagencies,DOTpublishedanupdateto49CFRPart29onNovember26,2003.Thisgovernment-wideregulationimplementsExecutiveOrder12549,DebarmentandSuspension,ExecutiveOrder12689,DebarmentandSuspension,and31U.S.C.6101note(Section2455,PublicLaw103-355,108Stat.3327].TheprovisionsofPart29applytoallgranteecontractsandsubcontractsatanylevelexpectedtoequalorexceed$25,000aswellasanycontractorsubcontract(atanylevel)forFederallyrequiredauditingservices.49CFR29.220(b).Thisrepresentsachangefrompriorpracticeinthatthedollarthresholdforapplicationoftheseruleshasbeenloweredfrom$100,000to$25,000.Thesearecontractsandsubcontractsreferredtointheregulationas“coveredtransactions.”Grantees,contractors,andsubcontractors(atanylevel)thatenterintocoveredtransactionsarerequiredtoverifythattheentity(aswellasitsprincipalsandaffiliates)theyproposetocontractorsubcontractwithisnotexcludedordisqualified.Theydothisby(a)CheckingtheExcludedPartiesListSystem,(b)Collectingacertificationfromthatperson,or(c)Addingaclauseorconditiontothecontractorsubcontract.Thisrepresentsachangefrompriorpracticeinthatcertificationisstillacceptablebutisnolongerrequired.49CFR29.300.Grantees,contractors,andsubcontractorswhoenterintocoveredtransactionsalsomustrequiretheentitiestheycontractwithtocomplywith49CFR29,subpartCandincludethisrequirementintheirownsubsequentcoveredtransactions(i.e.,therequirementflowsdowntosubcontractsatalllevels).InstructionsforCertification:Bysigningandsubmittingthisbidorproposal,theprospectivelowertierparticipantisprovidingthesignedcertificationsetoutbelow.SuspensionandDebarment.Thiscontractisacoveredtransactionforpurposesof49CERPart29.Assuch,thecontractorisrequiredtoverifythatnoneofthecontractor,itsprincipals,asdefinedat49CFR29.995,oraffiliates,asdefinedat49CFR29.905,areexcludedordisqualifiedasdefinedat49CFR29.940and29.945.Thecontractorisrequiredtocomplywith49CFR29,SubpartCandmustincludetherequirementtocomplywith49CFR29,SubpartCinanylowertiercoveredtransactionitentersinto.Bysigningandsubmittingitsbidorproposal,thebidderorproposercertifiesasfollows:Thecertificationinthisclauseisamaterialrepresentationoffactrelieduponbythemunicipalcorporation.Ifitislaterdeterminedthatthebidderorproposerknowinglyrenderedanerroneouscertification,inadditiontoremediesavailabletothemunicipalcorporation,theFederalGovernmentmaypursueavailableremedies,includingbutnotlimitedtosuspensionand/ordebarment.Thebidderorproposeragreestocomplywiththerequirementsof49CFR29,SubpartCwhilethisofferisvalidandthroughouttheperiodof21 CCanycontractthatmayarisefromthisoffer.Thebidderorproposerfurtheragreestoincludeaprovisionrequiringsuchcomplianceinitslowertiercoveredtransactions.ContractorSignatureofAuthorizedOfficial_________________________________________Date_/_/_NameandTitleofContractor’sAuthorizedOfficial_____________________________________22 a)h.a)Ia)V.,4-.’I.CULUCa)0CIh!ElIU)z.Ji CLSCTRANSPORTATIONCONSULTANTS,INC.516NorthTejonStreetColoradoSprings,CO$0903(719)633-2868FAX(719)633-5430E-mail:lsc@lsccs.comJune6,2013Ms.KellyCollierECOTransitP.O.Box1070Gypsum,CO81601RE:EagleCountyTransitHubandPark-and-RideStudyPriceProposalDearMs.Collier:Theenclosedtableshowsourpriceproposal.ThepricingincludesalllaboranddirectexpensesforLSCandDesignWorkshop.Ourtotalproposedcostforthisstudytocompletetheproposedscopeofworkis$58,162.DesignWorkshopwillberesponsiblefortheconceptualdesignsandsketchesfortheproposedfacilities.Theproposed amountfortheworktobeaccomplishedbyDesignWorkshopis$30,390.Wewouldbehappytodiscussanyelementofourcostproposalwithyou.Respectfullysubmitted,LSCTRANSPORTATIONCONSULTANTS,INC.ByAlbertT.StoddardIII,Ph.D.,P.E.PrincipalATS:roEnclosure:PriceProposalTRANSPORTATIONCONSULTANTS,INC.XH5BITruI,inrrr Proposed Project Cost Project Transit GIS & Manager Planner Graphics Technical ClericalTaskStoddardAlmeidaShawJacksonAllisSmithAcetoSupportSupport Total Task 1 Working Group 16 12 2 16 32 4 2 84Task2DemandAnalysis2040444404116Task3ConceptualDesign8161019602640179Task4CapitalCosts42812228Task5PrepareDraftReport820612216872Task6FinalReportandDissemination816448848 Total 64 104 14 57 124 38 40 64 22 527 RatewithOverhead $175 $89 $250 $110 $110 $110 $70 $65 $55LaborCost$11,200 $9,256 $3,500 $6270 $13640 $4,180 $2800 $4160 $1210 $56,216 Labor Subtotal: Direct Costs: Item Cost Transportation $896 Per Diem $700 Copying/Binding Final Report $300 Postage/Courier $50 Direct Costs Subtotal: $1,946 Total Cost:$58,162 LSC Transportation Consultants,Inc. 516 North Tejon Street Colorado Springs,CO 80903 i i,i UN (719)633-2868 CUNSUL1,N I S INC. 0CCMS:12-HTR-41296/SAPP0#:291001220STATEOFCOLORADO5304AGREEMENTwithEAGLECOUNTYTABLEOFCONTENTS1.PARTIES22.EFFECTIVEDATEANDNOTICEOfNONLIABILITY23.RECITALS24.DEFINITIONS25.fEDERALFUNDING36.PROJECTIMPLEMENTATION37.ETHICS78.FEDERALASSISTANCE109.LOCALSHARE1110.APPROVEDPROJECTBUDGETIIII.ACCOUNTINGRECORDS1212.REPORTING,RECORDRETENTION,ANDACCESS1213.PAYMENTS1314.PROJECTCOMPLETION,AUDIT,SETrLEMENT,ANDCLOSEOUT1515.RIGHTOFTHESTATETOTERMINATE1516.CIVILRIGHTS1817.PREFERENCEFORUNITEDSTATESPRODUCTSANDSERVICES2018.PROCUREMENT2119.LEASES2320.PATENTRIGHTS2421.RIGHTSINDATAANDCOPYRIGHTS2422.USEOFREALPROPERTY,EQUiPMENT,ANDSUPPLIES2523.INSURANCE2824.REALPROPERTY2925.EMPLOYEEPROTECTIONS2926.ENVIRONMENTALPROTECTIONS3127.ENERGYCONSERVATION3328.CHARTERSERVICEOPERATIONS3329.SCHOOLTRANSPORTATIONOPERATIONS3330.METRICSYSTEM3331.SUBSTANCEABUSE3432.fEDERAL“$1COIN”REQUIREMENTS3133.SEATBELTUSE3434.PROTECTIONOfSENSITIVESECURITYINFORMATION3435.DISPUTES,BREACHES,DEFAULTS,OROTHERLITIGATION3436.STATEWIDECONTRACTMANAGEMENTSYSTEM3537.OPTIONLEHERTOEXTENDPROVISIONS3538.CONFLICTSOfINTEREST3539.REPRESENTATIONSANDWARRANTIES3640.GOVERNMENTALIMMUNITY3641.GENERALPROVISIONS3642.SPECIALPROVISIONS3943.SIGNATUREPAGE41EXHIBITA-SCOPEOFWORKANDBUDGET42EXHIBITB-GRANTEEPAYMENTCHECKLIST44EXHIBITC-OPTIONLEHER46EXHIBITD-FEDERALFUNDINGACCOUNTABILITYANDTRANSPARENCYACT(FFATA)47EXHIBITPagelolSi 0C1.PARTIESTHISAgreementisenteredintobyandbetweentheColoradoDepartmentofTransportation(hereinaftercalled“CDOT’orthe“State”),andtheEagleCounty(hereinaftercalled“Grantee”),apublicentitywithintheSTATEOfCOLORADO.2.EFFECTIVEDATEANDNOTICEOFNONLIABILITYThisGrantshallnotbeeffectiveorenforceableuntilitisapprovedandsignedbytheColoradoStateControllerordesignee(hereinaftercalledthe“EffectiveDate”).ExceptasprovidedinthisagreementandinExhibitA,theStateshallnotbeliabletopayorreimburseGranteeforanyperformancehereunder,including,butnotlimitedtocostsorexpensesincurred,orbeboundbyanyprovisionhereofpriortotheEffectiveDate.3.RECITALSA.Authority,Appropriation,AndApprovalAuthoritytoenterintothisAgreementexistsinC.R.S.43-1-701,43-1-702,andfundshavebeenbudgeted,appropriatedandotherwisemadeavailable,andasufficientunencumberedbalancethereofremainsavailableforpayment.Requiredapprovals,clearanceandcoordinationhavebeenaccomplishedfromandwithappropriateagencies:GILAccount:4518000010fundsCenter:D9711411CompanyCode:1000IVendorNumber:2000124FunctionalArea:1510-NotRelevantCOArea:1000Fund:400CatalogFederalDomesticAssistanceNumber(CfDA)20.515*SAPLineItem*t,5JIS5304TotalEncumberedContractAmount:$37,50010-FFY2009CO-80-D819.ECORFederalAmountTotal:$30,000LocalAmountTotal:$7,500*ThegrantsandlineitemWBSnumbersmaybereplacedwithoutchangingtheamountofthegrantatCDOT’sdiscretion.B.ConsiderationTheGranteehasproposedaprojectintheformofanapplicationforfundingunderSection5304oftheAct,hereinafterreferredtoastheProject”;andtheGovernoroftheStateofColorado,inaccordancewitharequestbytheFederalTransitAdministration,hereinafterreferredtoas“FTA,”hasdesignatedtheStatetomanagetheSection5304program,includingtheresponsibilitytoevaluateandselectpublictransportationprojectsproposedbyStateagencies,localpublicbodiesandagenciesthereof(includingIndianTribes),andnonprofitoperatorsofpublictransportationservicesinareasotherthanurbanized.C.PurposeThepurposeofthisContractistostatetheterms,conditions,andmutualunderstandingsofthePartiesastothemannerinwhichtheProjectwillbeundertakenandcompleted.Section5304of49U.S.C.§5301etseq.,asamended,hereinafterreferredtoasthe“Act”,institutesaprogramofferingfederalassistanceforpublictransportationforstatewidetransportationplanningbywayofaformulagrantprogramadministeredbytheState.ThetermsandconditionsoftheProjectandtheActareincorporatedhereinbyreferencetotheextentconsistentherewith.D.ReferencesAllreferencesinthisAgreementtosections(whetherspelledoutorusingthe§symbol),subsections,exhibitsorotherattachments,arereferencestosections,subsections,exhibitsorotherattachmentscontainedhereinorincorporatedasaparthereoLunlessotherwisenoted.4.DEFINITIONSThefollowingtermsasusedhereinshallbeconstruedandinterpretedasfollows:A.AgreementorContract“Agreement”or“Contract”meansthisAgreementitstermsandconditions,attachedexhibits,documentsincorporatedbyreferenceunderthetermsofthisAgreement,andanyfuturemodifyingagreements,exhibits,attachmentsorreferencesincorporatedpursuanttoColoradoStateFiscalRulesandPolicies.B.Budget“Budget”meansthebudgetfortheWorkdescribedinExhibitA.C.Evaluation“Evaluation”meanstheprocessofexaminingGRANTEE’sWorkandratingbasedoncriteriaestablishedinthisAgreement.Page2of51 CCB.ExhibitsandotherAttachmentsThefollowingexhibit(s)areattachedheretoandincorporatedbyreferenceherein:ExhibitA(ScopeofWork).ExhibitB(GranteePaymentChecklist),ExhibitC(OptionLetter),ExhibitD(federalfundingAccountabilityandTransparencyAct(FFATA)).Notusedforthisgrant:ExhibitE(GuidanceforAudit),ExhibitF(SecurityAgreement),ExhibitG(ProcurementAuthorization),ExhibitH(NoticeofAcceptance/Non-Acceptance).E.Goods“Goods”meanstangiblematerialacquired,produced,ordeliveredbyGRANTEEeitherseparatelyorinconjunctionwiththeServicesGRANTEErendershereunder.F.Notice:toFTAortheStateNoticeforETAshallbeprovidedtotheRegionVIIIofficedotheCommunityPlannerorauthorizedpersonnelat:12300W.DakotaAve.,Suite300,LakewoodCO80228.NoticefortheStateshallbeprovidedtotheCDOTTransitManagerat:4201F.ArkansasAve.-ShumateBuilding,Denver,CO80222.G.PartyandParties“Party”meansCDOTorGRANTEEand“Parties”meansbothCDOTandGRANTEE.H.ProjectPeriodMeanstheperiodforwhichtheWorklistedinExhibitAisperformed,whichisfromtheEffectiveDatethroughthedurationoftheAgreement.I.Services“Services”meanstherequiredservicestobeperformedbyGRANTEEpursuanttothisAgreement.J.SubcontractororSubgrantee“Subcontractor”or“Subgrantee”meansthird-parties,ifany,engagedbyGRANTEEtoaidinperformanceofitsobligations.K.Work“Work”meansthetasksandactivitiesGRANTEEisrequiredtoperformtofulfillitsobligationsunderthisAgreementandExhibitA,includingtheperformanceoftheServicesanddeliveryoftheGoods.L.WorkProduct“WorkProduct”meansthetangibleorintangibleresultsofGRANTEE’sWork,including,butnotlimitedto,software,research,reports,studies,data,photographs,negativesorotherfinishedorunfinisheddocuments,drawings,models,surveys,maps,materials,orWorkProductofanytype,includingdrafts.5.FEDERALFUNDINGThisContractissubjecttoandcontingentuponthecontinuingavailabilityoffederalfundsforthepurposeshereof.ThePartiesheretoexpresslyrecognizethattheGranteeistobepaid,reimbursed,orotherwisecompensatedwithfundsprovidetotheStatebytheUnitedStatesDepartmentofTransportation,FederalTransitAdministrationundertheNationalCapitalTransportationActof1969,asamended,theSafe,Accountable,Flexible,EfficientTransportationEquityAct:ALegacyforUsers,theTransportationEquityActforthe2lCentury,asamended,orotherFederallawsthatETAadministers,andtherefore,theGranteeexpresslyunderstandsandagreesthatallitright,demands,andclaimstocompensationarisingunderthiscontactarecontingentuponreceiptofsuchfundsbytheState.IntheeventthatsuchfundsoranypartthereofarenotreceivedbytheState,theStatemayimmediatelyterminatethiscontractwithoutliability,includingliabilityforterminationcosts.6.PROJECTIMPLEMENTATIONa.General.TheGranteeagreestocarryouttheProjectasfollows:(1)ProjectDescription.Becausethe“ProjectDescription”intheScopeofWork(ExhibitA)sectionoftheContractprovidesabriefdescriptionoftheProjectorProjectstobefunded,theGranteeagreestoperformtheworkasdescribedinthe“ProjectDescription”intheScopeofWork(ExhibitA)andinitsApplicationthatisincorporatedbyreferenceintheapprovedContractfortheProject.(2)EffectiveDate.TheeffectivedateoftheContract,OptionLetter(ExhibitC),oramendmentstheretoisthedateonwhichtheStateControllerordesigneeexecutesthisContractforfederalassistanceasshownontheContract,OptionLetter(ExhibitC),oramendmentsthereto.ThePage3of51 I,C’CGranteeagreestoundertakeProjectworkpromptlyafterreceivingnoticethattheStatehasexecutedthecontractforfederalassistancefortheProject.(3)Grantee’sCapacity.TheGranteeagreestomaintainsufficientlegal,financial,technical,andmanagerialcapacityto:(a)plan,manage,andcompletetheProjectandprovidefortheuseofProjectproperty;(b)carryoutthesafetyandsecurityaspectsoftheProjectand(c)complywiththetermsofitsContractprovidingFederalassistancefortheProject,theApprovedProjectBudget,theProjectschedules,theGrantee’sannualCertificationsandAssurancestotheState,andapplicableFederal,StateandlorLocallaws,regulations,anddirectives,excepttotheextentthatFTAortheStatedeterminesotherwiseinwriting.(4)CompletionDates.TheGranteeagreestocompletetheProjectinatimelymanner.Nevertheless,thetimeperiodtobecoveredbythisContractshallbeginonJanuary1,2012,orthedatetheStateController,ordesignee,executesthiscontract,whicheverislater,shallbeundertakenandperformedinthesequenceandmannersetforthherein,andshallendDecember31,2013.TheStatemayrequirecontinuedperformanceforaperiodnottoexceedoneyear foranyServicesattheratesandtermsspecifiedintheContract.TheStatemayexercisetheoptionbywrittennoticetotheGranteewithin30dayspriortotheendofthecurrentContractterminaccordancewithSection36ofthisContract.IftheStateexercisesthisoption,theextendedContractwillbeconsideredtoincludethisoptionprovision.ThetotaldurationofthisContract,includingtheexerciseofanyoptionsunderthisclause,shallnotexceedthreeyears.b.U.S.DOTAdministrativeRequirements.TheGranteeagreestocomplywiththeFederaladministrativerequirementsthatapplytothecategoryinwhichitbelongs:(1)U.S.DOTregulations,“UniformAdministrativeRequirementsforGrantsandCooperativeAgreementstoStateandLocalGovernments,’49C.F.R.Part18,applytoaGranteethatisaState.local,orIndiantribalgovernment.(2)U.S.DOTregulations,“UniformAdministrativeRequirementsforGrantsandAgreementswithInstitutionsofHigherEducation,Hospitals,andOtherNon-ProfitOrganizations,”49C.F.R.Part19,applytoaGranteethatisaninstitutionofhighereducationoranonprofitorganization.(3)ExcepttotheextentthatPTAdeterminesotherwiseinwriting,U.S.DOTregulations,“UniformAdministrativeRequirementsforGrantsandAgreementswithInstitutionsofHigherEducation,Hospitals,andOtherNon-profitOrganizations,”49C.f.R.Part19,applytoaGranteethatisaprivatefor-profitorganization.c.ApplicationofFederal,State,andLocalLaws,Regulations,andDirectives.(1)FederalLaws,Regulations,andDirectives.TheGranteeagreesthatFederallawsandregulationscontrolProjectawardandimplementation.TheGranteealsoagreesthatFederaldirectivesasdefinedinthisContract,provideFederalguidanceapplicabletotheProject,excepttotheextentthatFfAortheStatedeterminesotherwiseinwriting.Thus,FTAstronglyencouragesadherencetoapplicableFederaldirectives.TheGranteeunderstandsandagreesthatunlessitrequestsPTAorStatewrittenapproval,theGranteemayincuraviolationofFederallawsorregulations,orthetermsofitsContractifitimplementsanalternativeprocedureorcourseofactionnotapprovedbyPTAortheState.TheGranteeunderstandsandagreesthatFederalandStatelaws,regulations,anddirectivesapplicabletotheProjectandtotheGranteeonthedateonwhichtheStateControllerordesigneeexecutesFederalassistancefortheProjectmaybemodifiedfromtimetotime.Inparticular,newfederallaws,regulations,anddirectivesmaybecomeeffectiveafterthedateonwhichtheGranteeexecutestheContractfortheProject,andmightapplytothatContract.TheGranteeagreesthatthemostrecentofsuchFederallaws,regulations,anddirectiveswillgovernthePage4of51 CadministrationoftheProjectatanyparticulartime,excepttotheextentthatFTAortheStatedeterminesotherwiseinwriting.FTA’sandtheState’swrittendeterminationmaytaketheformofaSpecialCondition,SpecialRequirement,Specia]Provision(Federaland/orState),orConditionofAwardwithintheContractfortheProject,achangetoanVfAdirective,oralettertotheGranteesignedbytheFederalTransitAdministratororhisorherdulyauthorizeddesignee,thetextofwhichmodifiesorotherwiseconditionsaspecificprovisionoftheContractfortheProject.ToaccommodatechangingFederalrequirements,theGranteeaareestoincludeineachagreementwitheachSubgranteeandeachthirdpartycontractimplementingtheProjectnoticethatFederallaws,regulations,anddirectivesmaychangeandthatthechangedrequirementswillapplytotheProject,excepttotheextentthatFTAortheStatedeterminesotherwiseinwriting.AllstandardsorlimitsintheContractfortheProjectareminimumrequirements,unlessmodifiedbyVIAortheState.(2)State.Territorial,andLocalLaw.ShouldaFederallawpreemptaState,territorial,orlocallaw,regulation,orordinance,theGranteemustcomplywiththeFederallawandimplementingregulations.Nevertheless,noprovisionoftheContractfortheProjectrequirestheGranteetoobserveorenforcecompliancetvithanyprovision,performanyotheract,ordoanyotherthingincontraventionofState,territorial,orlocallaw,regulation,orordinance.ThusifcompliancewithanyprovisionoftheContractfortheProjectviolatesorwouldrequiretheGranteetoviolateanyState,territorial,orlocallaw,regulation,orordinance,theGranteeagreestonotifyF1’AortheStateimmediatelyinwriting.Shouldthisoccur,VIA,theStateandtheGranteeagreethattheywillmakeappropriatearrangementstoproceedwithor,ifnecessary,terminatetheProjectexpeditiously.d.Grantee’sPrimaryResponsibilitytoComplywithFederalRequirements.IrrespectiveofinvolvementbyanyotherentityintheProject,theGranteeagreesthatit,ratherthananyotherentity,isultimatelyresponsibleforcompliancewithallapplicableFederallawsandregulations,theGrantAgreementorCooperativeAgreementfortheProject,andthisMasterAgreement,inaccordancewithapplicableFederaldirectives,excepttotheextentthatVIAdeterminesotherwiseinwriting.(1)SignificantParticipationbyaSubgrantee.AlthoughtheGranteemaydelegateanyoralmostallProjectresponsibilitiestooneormoreSubgrantees,theGranteeagreesthatit,ratherthananySubgrantee,isultimatelyresponsibleforcompliancewithallapplicableFederallaws,andregulations,inaccordancewithapplicableFederaldirectives,excepttotheextentthatVIAdeterminesotherwiseinwriting.(2)SignificantParticipationbyaLesseeofaGrantee.AlthoughtheGranteemayleaseProjectpropertyanddelegatesomeormanyProjectresponsibilitiestooneormorelessees,theGranteeagreesthatit,ratherthananylessee,isultimatelyresponsibleforcompliancewithallapplicableFederallawsandregulations,inaccordancewithapplicableFederaldirectives,excepttotheextentthatVIAdeterminesotherwiseinwriting.(3)SignificantParticipationbyaThirdPartyContractor.AlthoughtheGranteemayenterintoathirdpartycontractinwhichthethirdpartycontractoragreestoprovidepropertyorservicesinsupportoftheProject,orevencarryoutProjectactivitiesnormallyperformedbytheGrantee(suchasinaturnkeycontract),theGranteeagreesthatit,ratherthanthethirdpartycontractor,isultimatelyresponsibletoVIAforcompliancewithallapplicableFederallawsandregulations,inaccordancewithapplicableFederaldirectives,excepttotheextentthatVIAdeterminesotherwiseinwriting.(4)Exceptions.TheGrantee,however,isrelievedoftherequirementtocomplywithfederalrequirementsinthefollowingtwocircumstances:Page5of51 C(a)‘WhentheDesignatedGranteeofUrbanizedAreaFormulaProgramassistanceasdefinedat49U.S.C.§5307(a)(2)hasenteredintoaSupplementalAgreementwithPTAandaGrantGranteeorGranteecoveringtheProject,theDesignatedGranteeisnotresponsibleforcompliancewithFederalrequirementsinconnectionwiththeProject,or(b)‘WhentheFederalGovernment,throughappropriateofficialaction,relievestheGranteeofaportionoforallresponsibilitytotheFederalGovernmente.Grantee’sResponsibilitytoExtendFederalRequirementstoOtherEntities.(1)EntitiesAffected.OnlyentitiesthataresignatoriestothisContractfortheProjectarePartiestothisContract.ToachievecompliancewithcertainFederallaws,regulations,ordirectives,however,otherentitiesparticipatingintheProjectthroughtheirinvolvementwiththeGrantee(suchasSubgranteesandthirdpartygrantees)willnecessarilybeaffected.Accordingly,theGranteeagreestotaketheappropriatemeasuresnecessarytoensurethatallProjectparticipantscomplywithapplicableFederallaws,regulations,anddirectivesaffectingProjectimplementation,excepttotheextentPTAortheStatedeterminesotherwiseinwriting.Inaddition,ifanyentityotherthantheGranteeisexpectedtofulfillresponsibilitiestypicallyperformedbytheGrantee,theGranteeagreestoassurethattheentitycarriesouttheGrantee’sresponsibilitiesassetforthintheContract.(2)DocumentsAffected.TheapplicabilityprovisionsofFederallaws,regulations,anddirectivesdeterminetheextenttowhichthoseprovisionsaffectanentity(suchasaSubgrantee,lessee,orother)participatingintheProjectthroughtheGrantee.Thus,theGranteeagreestouseawrittendocumenttoensurethateachentityparticipatingintheProjectcomplieswithapplicablefederallaws,regulations,anddirectives,excepttotheextentthatPTAdeterminesotherwiseinwriting.(a)ThirdPartyContracts.BecauseProjectactivitiesperformedbyathirdpartygranteemustcomplywithallapplicableFederallaws,regulations,anddirectives,excepttotheextentPTAdeterminesotherwiseinwriting,theGranteeagreestoincludeappropriateclausesineachthirdpartycontractstatingthethirdpartygrantee’sresponsibilitiesunderFederallaws,regulations,anddirectives,includinganyprovisionsdirectingthethirdpartygranteetoextendapplicablerequirementstoitsSubgranteesatthelowesttiernecessary.WhenthethirdpartycontractrequiresthethirdpartygranteetoundertakeresponsibilitiesfortheProjectusuallyperformedbytheGrantee,theGranteeagreestoincludeinthatthirdpartycontractthoserequirementsapplicabletotheGranteeimposedbytheContractfortheProjectandextendthoserequirementsthroughouteachtierexceptasPTAdeterminesotherwiseinw1ting.AdditionalguidancepertainingtothirdpartycontractingiscontainedinthePTA’s“BestPracticesProcurementManual.”PTAcautions,however,thatits“BestPracticesProcurementManual”focusesmainlyonthirdpartyprocurementprocessesandmayomitcertainotherFederalrequirementsapplicabletotheworktobeperformed.(b)Subcontracts.BecauseProjectactivitiesperformedbyaSubgranteemustcomplywithallapplicableFederallaws,regulations,anddirectivesexcepttotheextentthattheStatedeterminesotherwiseinwriting,theGranteeagreesasfollows:(1)WrittenSubcontract.TheGranteeagreestoenterintoawrittenagreementwitheachSubgrantee(subcontract)statingthetermsandconditionsofassistancebywhichtheProjectwillbeundertakenandcompleted.(2)CompliancewithFederalRequirements.TheGranteeagreestoimplementtheProjectinamannerthatwillnotcompromisetheGrantee’scompliancewithFederallaws,regulations,anddirectivesapplicabletotheProjectandtheGrantee’sobligationsunderthisContractfortheProject.Therefore,theGranteeagreestoincludeineachsubcontractappropriateclausesdirectingtheSubgranteetocomplywiththoserequirementsapplicabletotheGranteeimposedbytheContractfortheProjectandextendthoserequirementsasPage6of5l CCnecessarytoanylowerlevelsubcontractoranythirdpartygranteeateachtier,exceptasFTAortheStatedeterminesotherwiseinwriting.e.NofederalGovernmentObligationstoThirdParties.InconnectionwithperformanceoftheProject,theGranteeagreesthat,absentthefederalGovernment’sexpresswrittenconsent,thefederalGovernmentshallnotbesubjecttoanyobligationsorliabilitiestoanySubgrantee,lessee,thirdpartygrantee,orotherpersonorentitythatisnotapartytothisContractfortheProject.NotwithstandingthatthefederalGovernmentmayhaveconcurredinorapprovedanysolicitation,subcontract,lease,orthirdpartycontractatanytier,thefederalGovernmenthasnoobligationsorliabilitiestoentity,otherthantheGrantee,lessee,orthirdpartygranteeatanytier.f.ChancesinojectPerformance(i.e..Disputes.Breaches.Defau]ts.orLitigation).TheGranteeagreestonotifyFTAandtheStateimmediately,inwriting,ofanychangeinlocallaw,conditions(includingitslegal,financial,ortechnicalcapacity),oranyothereventthatmayadverselyaffecttheGrantee’sabilitytoperformtheProjectinaccordancewiththetermsofthisContractfortheProject.TheGranteealsoagreestonotifytheStateandFTAimmediately,inwriting,ofanycurrentorprospectivemajordispute,breach,default,orlitigationthatmayadverselyaffecttheFederalGovernment’sinterestsintheProjectortheFederalGovernment’sadministrationorenforcementofFederallawsorregulations;andagreestoinformFTA,alsoinwriting,beforenamingtheFederalGovemmentasapartytolitigationforanyreason,inanyforum.Ataminimum,theGranteeagreestosendeachnoticetoFFArequiredbythissubsectiontotheVTARegionalCounselwithinwhoseRegionthegranteeoperatesitspublictransportationsystemorimplementstheProject.7.ETHICSa.CodeofEthics.TheGranteeagreestomaintainawrittencodeorstandardsofconductthatshallgoverntheactionsofitsofficers,employees,boardmembers,oragentsengagedintheawardoradministrationofsubagreements,leases,orthirdpartycontractssupportedwithFederalassistance.TheGranteeagreesthatitscodeorstandardsofconductshallspecifythatitsofficers,employees,boardmembers,oragentsmayneithersolicitnoracceptgratuities,favors,oranythingofmonetaryva]uefromanypresentorpotentialSubgrantee,lessee,orthirdpartygranteeatanytieroragentthereof.Suchaconflictwouldarisewhenanemployee,officer,boardmember,oragent,includinganymemberofhisorherimmediatefamily,partner,ororganizationthatemploys,orintendstoemploy,anyofthepartieslistedhereinhasafinancialinterestinthefirmselectedforaward.TheGranteemaysetdenziniinisruleswherethefinancialinterestisnotsubstantial,orthegiftisanunsoliciteditemofnominalintrinsicvalue.TheGranteeagreesthatitscodeorstandardsshallalsoprohibittheitsofficers,employees,boardmembers,oragentsfromusingtheirrespectivepositionsinamannerthatpresentsarealorapparentpersonalororganizationalconflictofinterestorpersonalgain.AspermittedbyStateorlocallaworregulations,theGranteeagreesthatitscodeorstandardsofconductshallincludepenalties,sanctions,orotherdisciplinaryactionsforviolationsbyitsofficers,employees,boardmembers,ortheiragents,oritsthirdpartygranteesorSubgranteesortheiragents.(1)PersonalConflictsofInterest.TheGranteeagreesthatitscodeorstandardsofconductshallprohibittheGrantee’semployees,officers,boardmembers,oragentsfromparticipatingintheselection,award,oradministrationofanythirdpartycontractorsubcontractsupportedbyfederalassistanceifarealorapparentconflictofinterestwouldbeinvolved.Suchaconflictwouldarisewhenanemployee,officer,boardmember,oragent,includinganymemberofhisorherimmediatefamily,partner,ororganizationthatemploys,orintendstoemploy,anyofthepartieslistedhereinhasafinancialinterestinthefirmselectedforaward.(2)OrganizationalConflictsofInterest.TheGranteeagreesthatitscodeorstandardsofconductshallincludeproceduresforidentifyingandpreventingrealandapparentorganizationalconflictsofinterest.Anorganizationalconflictofinterestexistswhenthenatureoftheworktobeperformedunderaproposedthirdpartycontractorsubcontractmay,withoutsomerestrictionsonfutureactivities,resultinanunfaircompetitiveadvantagetothethirdpartygranteeorSubgranteeorimpairitsobjectivityinperformingthecontractwork.Page7of51 Cb.DebarmentandSuspension.TheGranteeagreestocomply,andassuresthecomplianceofeachSubgrantee,lessee,orthirdpartygranteeatanytier,withExecutiveOrdersNos.12549and12689,“DebarmentandSuspension,”31U.S.C.§6101note,andU.S.DOTregulations,“GovernmentwideDebarmentandSuspension(Nonprocurement),”49C.f.R.Part29.TheGranteeagreesto,andassuresthatitsSubgrantees,lessees,andthirdpartygranteeswillreviewthe“ExcludedPartiesListingSystem”athttp://epls.amet.gov/beforeenteringintoanythirdpartycontractorsubagreement.c.BonusorCommission.TheGranteeaffirmsthatithasnotpaid,andagreesnottopay,anybonusorcommissiontoobtainapprovalofitsFederalassistanceapplicationfortheProject.d.LobbviiwRestrictions.TheGranteeagreesthat:(1)Incompliancewith31U.S.C.1352(a),itwillnotuseFederalassistancetopaythecostsofinfluencinganyofficeroremployeeofafederalagency,MemberofCongress,officerofCongressoremployeeofamemberofCongress,inconnectionwithmakingorextendingtheContract;(2)Inaddition,itwillcomplywithotherapplicableFederalJawsandregulationsprohibitingtheuseofFederalassistanceforactivitiesdesignedtoinfluenceCongressoraStatelegislaturewithrespecttolegislationorappropriations,exceptthroughproper,officialchannels;and(3)Itwillcomply,andwillassurethecomplianceofeachSubgrantee,lessee,orthirdpartycontractoratanytier,tvithU.S.DOTregulations,“NewRestrictionsonLobbying,”49C.f.R.Part20,modifiedasnecessaryby31U.S.C.§1352.e.EmployeePoliticalActivity.Totheextentapplicable,theGranteeagreestocomplywiththeprovisionsoftheHatchAct,5U.S.C.§1501through1508,and7324through7326,andU.S.OfficeofPersonnelManagementregulations,“PoliticalActivityofStateorLocalOfficersorEmployees,”5C.F.R.Part151.TheHatchActlimitsthepoliticalactivitiesofStateandlocalagenciesandtheirofficersandemployees,whoseprincipalemploymentactivitiesarefinancedinwholeorpartwithFederalfundsincludingaFederalgrant,cooperativeagreement,orloan.Nevertheless,inaccordancewith49U.S.C.§5307(k)(2)(B)and23U.S.C.§142(g),theHatchActdoesnotapplytoanonsupervisoryemployeeofapublictransportationsystem(orofanyotheragencyorentityperformingrelatedfunctions)receivingFTAassistancetowhomtheHatchActwouldnototherwiseapply.f.FalseorFraudulentStatementsorClaims.TheGranteeacknowledgesandagreesthat:(1)CivilFraud.TheProgramFraudCivilRemediesActof1986,asamended,31U.S.C.§3801etseq.andU.S.DOTregulations,“ProgramFraudCivilRemedies,”49C.F.R.Part31,applytoGrantee’sactivitiesinconnectionwiththeProject.ByexecutingtheContractfortheProject,theGranteecertifiesoraffirmsthetruthfulnessandaccuracyofeachstatementithasmade,itmakes,oritmaymakeinconnectionwiththeProject.Inadditiontootherpenaltiesthatmayapply,theGranteealsoacknowledgesthatifitmakesafalse,fictitious,orfraudulentclaim,statement,submission,certification,assurance,orrepresentationtothefederalGovernment,theFederalGovernmentreservestherighttoimposeontheGranteethepenaltiesoftheProgramFraudCivilRemediesActof1986,asamended,totheextenttheFederalGovernmentdeemsappropriate.(2)CriminalFraud,iftheGranteemakesafalse,fictitious,orfraudulentclaim,statement,submission,certification,assurance,orrepresentationtotheFederalGovernmentorincludesafalse,fictitious,orfraudulentstatementorrepresentationinanyagreementwiththefederalGovernmentinconnectionwithaProjectauthorizedunder49U.S.C.chapter53oranyotherFederallaw,theFederalGovernmentreservestherighttoimposeontheGranteethepenaltiesof49U.S.C.§5323(1),18U.S.C.§1001orotherapplicableFederallawtotheextentthefederalGovernmentdeemsappropriate.g.TraffickinginPersons.Totheextentapplicable,theGranteeagreestocomplywith,andassuresthecomplianceofeachSubgranteewith,therequirementsofthesubsection106(g)oftheTraffickingVictimsProtectionActof2000(TVPA),asamended,22U.S.C.§7104(g),andtheprovisionsofthisSubsectionPage8of5l —-.CC3.gofthisMasterAgreementconsistentwithU.S.0MBguidance,“TraffickinginPersons:GrantsandCooperativeAgreements,”2C.F.R.Part175:(I)Definitions.ForpurposesofthisSubsection3.g,theGranteeagreesthat:(a)Employeemeanseither:1.AnindividualwhoisemployedbytheGranteeoraSubgrantee,andwhoisparticipatingintheGrantAgreementorCooperativeAgreementfortheProject;or2.AnotherpersonwhoisparticipatingintheGrantAgreementorCooperativeAgreementfortheProjectandwhoisnotcompensatedbytheGranteeincluding,butnotlimitedto,avolunteerorindividualwhoseservicesarecontributedbyathirdpartyasanin-kindcontributiontowardcostsharingormatchingrequirementsoftheGrantAgreementorCooperativeAgreementandthisMasterAgreement.(b)Forcedlabormeanslaborobtainedbyanyofthefollowingmethods:therecruitment,harboring,transportation,provision,orobtainingofapersonforlabororservices,throughtheuseofforce,fraud,orcoercionforthepurposeofsubjectiontoinvoluntaryservitude,peonage,debtbondage,orslavery.(c)Privateentity:1.MeansanyentityotherthanaState,localgovernment,Indiantribe,orforeieipublicentity,asthosetermsaredefinedin2C.F.R.§175.25.2.Includesafor-profitorganization,andalsoanonprofitorganization,includinganynonprofitinstitutionofhighereducation,hospital,ortribalorganizationotherthanoneincludedinthedefinitionofIndiantribeat2C.F.R.§175.25(b).(d)Severeformsoftraffickinginpersonshasthemeaninggivenatsection103oftheTVPA,asamended,22U.S.C.§7102.(e)Commercialsexacthasthemeaninggivenatsection103oftheTVPA,asamended,22U.S.C.§7102.(1)Coercionhasthemeaninggivenatsection103oftheTVPA,asamended.22U.S.C.§7102.(2)ProvisionsApplicabletoEachGrantee.TheGranteeagrees:(a)ToinformPTAimmediatelyofanyinformationitreceivesfromanysourceallegingaviolationofaprohibitioninSubsection3.g(3)(a)ofthisMasterAgreementbelow.(b)ThatPTAmayunilaterallyterminateitsFederalassistancefortheGrantAgreementorCooperativeAgreementfortheProjectasprovidedinSubsection3.g(3)(b)or(4)ofthisMasterAgreement.FTA’srighttoterminateunilaterally:1.Implementssubsection106(g)oftheTraffickingVictimsProtectionActof2000(TVPA),asamended,22U.S.C.§7104(g),and2.IsinadditiontoallotherremediesfornoncompliancethatareavailabletotheFederalGovernmentunderthisMasterAgreement.(c)ToincludetherequirementsofSubsection3.g(3)(a)ofthisMasterAgreementinanysubagreementitentersintowithaprivateentity,asdefinedinSubsection3.g(1)(c)ofthisMasterAgreement.(3)ProvisionsApplicabletoaGranteethatisaPrivateEntity.AGranteethatisaprivateentityasdefinedinSubsection3.g(1)(c)ofthisMasterAgreementagreesthat:Page9of51 Ca(a)It,itsemployees,itsSubgranteesanditsSubgrantees’employeesthatparticipateintheGrantAgreementorCooperativeAgreementfortheProject,maynot-1.EngageinsevereformsoftraffickinginpersonsduringtheperiodoftimethattheGrantAgreementorCooperativeAgreementfortheProjectisineffect;2.ProcureacommercialsexactduringtheperiodoftimethattheGrantAgreementorCooperativeAgreementfortheProjectisineffect;or3.UseforcedlaborintheperformanceoftheGrantAgreementorCooperativeAgreementorsubagreementsfortheProject.(b)ETAmayunilaterallyterminatetheGrantAgreementorCooperativeAgreementfortheProject,withoutpenaltytothefederalGovernment,iftheGranteeoraSubgranteethatisaprivateentity—1.IsdeterminedtohaveviolatedaprohibitioninSubsection3.g(3)(a)ofthisMasterAgreement,or2.HasanemployeewhoisdeterminedbyanETAofficialauthorizedtoterminatetheGrantAgreementorCooperativeAgreementfortheProjecttohaveviolatedaprohibitioninSubsection3.g(3)(a)ofthisMasterAgreementthroughconductthatiseither-.AssociatedwithhisorherparticipationintheGrantAgreementorCooperativeAgreementfortheProject;orb.ImputedtotheGranteeortheSubgranteeusingthestandardsanddueprocessforimputingtheconductofanindividualtoanorganizationthatareprovidedintheU.S.0MB“GuidelinestoAgenciesonGovernmentwideDebarmentandSuspension(Nonprocurement),”2C.F.R.Part180,asimplementedbyU.S.DOTregulations.,”NonprocurementSuspensionandDebarment,”2C.F.R.Part1200.(4)ProvisionApplicabletoaGranteeOtherThanaPrivateEntity.ETAmayunilaterallyterminatetheGrantAgreementorCooperativeAgreementfortheProject,withoutpenaltytothefederalGovernment,ifaSubgranteethatisaprivateentity--(a)IsdeterminedtohaveviolatedanapplicableprohibitioninSubsection3.g(3)(a)ofthisMasterAgreement;or(b)HasanemployeewhoisdeterminedbyanPEAofficialauthorizedtoterminatetheGrantAgreementorCooperativeAgreementfortheProjecttohaveviolatedanapplicableprohibitioninSubsection3.g(3)(a)ofthisMasterAgreementthroughconductthatiseither-1.AssociatedwithhisorherparticipationintheGrantAgreementorCooperativeAgreementfortheProject,or2.ImputedtothesubgranteeusingthestandardsanddueprocessforimputingtheconductofanindividualtoanorganizationthatareprovidedintheU.S.0MB“GuidelinestoAgenciesonGovernmentwideDebarmentandSuspension(Nonprocurement),”2C.F.R.Part180,asimplementedbyU.S.DOTregulations,“NonprocurementSuspensionandDebarment,”2C.F.R.Part1200.8.fEDERALASSISTANCETheGranteeagreesthattheStatewillprovideETAFederalassistancefortheProjectequaltothesmallestofthefollowingamounts:(a)themaximumamountpermittedbyFederallaworregulations,(b)the“MaximumPTAAmountApproved,”setforthinthisContractfortheProject,or(c)theamountcalculatedinaccordancewiththe“MaximumPercentage(s)ofETAParticipation,”asmaybemodifiedbytheConditionsofAwardorotherSpecialConditions,SpecialRequirements,orSpecialProvisions(Federaland/orState)oftheContractfortheProject.TheState’sresponsibilitytomakeFederalassistancepaymentsislimitedtotheamountslistedintheApprovedProjectBudgetforthePage10of51 ciCProject.The“EstimatedTotalEligibleCost’intheContractfortheProjectistheamountthatformsthebasisonwhichtheStatedeterminesthe‘MaximumFTAAmountAwarded.’a.NetProjectCost”.foranyProjectrequiredbyFederallaworVFAtobefinancedonthebasisofits‘NetProjectCostasdefinedby49U.S.C.§5302(a)(8),FTAintendstoprovideFederalassistancetotheGranteeforthatportionoftheProjectthatcannotreasonablybefinancedfromtheGrantee’srevenues,i.e.,“NetProjectCost”oftheProject.Therefore,theamountstatedasthe“EstimatedTotalEligibleCost”ontheContractisthe“EstimatedNetProjectCost”andistheamountthatformsthebasisonwhichFFAwillcalculatetheamountofFederalassistancethatwillbeawardedfortheProject.b.OtherBasisforFTAParticipation.ForanyProjectnotrequiredbyfederallaworFTAtobefinancedonthebasisofits“NetProjectCost”asdefinedby49U.S.C.§5302(a)(8),PTAintendstoprovideFederalassistancetotheGranteeforallorpartofthetotalProjectcostthatiseligibleforFederalassistance.Therefore,theamountstatedasthe“EstimatedTotalEligibleCost”ontheContractfortheProjectistheamountthatformsthebasisonwhichVTAwillcalculatetheamountofFederalassistancethatwillbeawardedfortheProject.9.LOCALSHAREAGranteethatisrequiredtoprovidealocalsharefortheProjectagreesasfollows:a.RestrictionsontheSourceoftheLocalShare.TheGranteeagreestoprovidesufficientfundsorapprovedin-kindresources,togetherwiththeFederalassistanceawarded,thatwillassurepaymentoftheactualcostofeachProjectactivitycoveredbytheContractfortheProject.TheGranteeagreesthatnolocalsharefundsprovidedwillbederivedfromreceiptsfromtheuseofProjectfacilitiesorequipment,revenuesofthepub]ictransportationsysteminwhichsuchfacilitiesorequipmentareused,orotherFederalfunds,exceptaspermittedbyFederallaworregulation.b.DutytoObtaintheLocalShare.TheGranteeagreestocompleteallproceedingsnecessarytoprovidethelocalshareoftheProjectcostsatorbeforethetimethelocalshareisneededforProjectcosts,excepttotheextentthattheStateorPTAdeterminesotherwiseinwriting.c.PromptPaymentoftheLocalShare.TheGranteeagreestoprovidetheproportionateamountofthelocalsharepromptlyasProjectcostsareincurredorbecomedue,excepttotheextentthattheFederalGovernmentdeterminesotherwiseinwriting.d.ReductionoftheLocalShare.TheGranteeagreesthatnorefundorreductionofthelocalsharemaybemadeunless,atthesametime,arefundoftheproportionalamountoftheFederalassistanceprovidedismadetotheFederalGovernment.10.APPROVEDPROJECTBUDGETExcepttotheextentthattheStatedeterminesotherwiseinwriting,theGranteeagreesasfollows:TheGranteewillprepareaProjectBudgetwhich,uponapprovalbytheStateisdesignatedthe“ApprovedProjectBudget.”TheGranteewillincurobligationsandmakedisbursementsofProjectfundsonlyasauthorizedbythelatestApprovedProjectBudget,whichwillbeincorporatedbyreferenceandmadeparttheunderlyingContractfortheProject.AnamendmenttotheApprovedProjectBudgetrequirestheissuanceofaformalamendmenttotheunderlyingContract,exceptthatre-allocationoffundsamongbudgetitemsorfiscalyearsthatdoesnotincreasethetotalamountoftheFederalassistanceawardedfortheProjectmaybemadeconsistentwithapplicableFederallaws,regulationsanddirectives.AnawardofadditionalFederalassistancewillrequireanewApprovedProjectBudget.IftheGranteeestimatesthatitwillhaveunobligatedfundsremainingaftertheendoftheperformanceperiodoftheProject,theGranteeagreestoreportthistotheStateattheearliestpossibletimeandaskfordispositioninstructions.Page11of51 CC11.ACCOUNTINGRECORDSIncompliancewithapplicableFederallaws,regctlations,anddirectives,andexcepttotheextentthattheStateorFTAdeterminesotherwiseinwriting,theGranteeagreesasfollows:a.ProjectAccounts.TheGranteeagreestoestablishandmaintainfortheProjecteitheraseparatesetofaccountsorseparateaccountswithintheframeworkofanestablishedaccountingsystemthatcanbeidentifiedwiththeProject.TheGranteealsoagreestomaintainallchecks,payrolls,invoices,contracts,vouchers,orders,orotheraccountingdocumentsrelatedinwholeorparttotheProjectsothattheymaybeclearlyidentified,readilyaccessible,andavailabletotheStateuponrequestand,totheextentfeasible,keptseparatefromdocumentsnotrelatedtotheProject.b.FundsReceivedorMadeAvailablefortheProject.TheGranteeagreestodepositinafinancialinstitutionalladvanceProjectpaymentsitreceivesfromtheFederalGovernmentandtorecordintheProjectAccountallamountsprovidedbytheFederalGovernmentfortheProjectandallotherfundsprovidedfor,accruingto,orotherwisereceivedonaccountoftheProject(Projectfunds)incompliancewithfederallawsandregulations,inaccordancewithapplicableFederaldirectives,excepttotheextentthattheStateorFTAdeterminesotherwiseinwriting.Useoffinancialinstitutionsownedatleastfifty(50)percentbyminoritygroupmembersisencotiraged.c.DocumentationofProjectCostsandProrramIncome.TheGranteeagreestosupportallcostschargedtotheProject,includinganyapprovedservicesorpropertycontributedbytheGranteeorothers,withproperlyexecutedpayrolls,timerecords,jn..,roices,contracts,orvouchersdescribingindetailthenatureandproprietyofthecharges.TheGranteealsoagreestomaintainaccuraterecordsofallprogramincomederivedfromProjectimplementation,exceptcertainincometheStateorFTAdeterminestobeexemptfromtheFederalprogramincomerequirements.12.REPORTING,RECORDRETENTION,ANDACCESSTheGranteeshallmaintainacompletefileofallrecords,documents,communications,andotherv.iittenmaterialswhichpertaintotheoperationofprogramsorthedeliveryofservicesunderthiscontract,andshallmaintainsuchrecordsforaperiodofthree(3)yearsafterthedateofterminationofthiscontractorfinalpaymenthereunder,whicheverislater,orforsuchfurtherperiodasmaybenecessarytoresolveanymatterswhichmaybepending.Allsuchrecords,documents,communicationsandothermaterialsshallbethepropertyoftheState,andshallbemaintainedbytheGranteeinacentrallocationandtheGranteeshallbecustodianonbehalfoftheState.a.TypesofReports.TheGranteeagreestosubmittotheStateallreportsrequiredbyFederallawsandregulations,anddirectives,theContractfortheProject,andanyotherreportsFI’Amayspecify,excepttotheextentthattheStatedeterminesotherwiseinwriting.b.ReportFormats.TheGranteeagreesthatallreportsandotherdocumentsorinformationintendedforpublicavailabilitydevelopedinthecourseoftheProjectandrequiredtobesubmittedtotheStatemustbepreparedandsubmittedinelectronicandortypewrittenhardcopyformatsastheStatemayspecify.TheStatereservestherighttorequirerecordstobesubmittedinotherformats.c.RecordRetention.DuringthecourseoftheProjectandforthreeyearsthereafterfromthedateoftransmissionofthefinalexpenditurereport,theGranteeagreestomaintainintactandreadilyaccessiblealldata,documents,reports,records,contracts,andsupportingmaterialsrelatingtotheProjectastheFederalGovernmentmayrequire.d.AccesstoRecordsofGranteesandSubgrantees.TheGranteeagreestopermit,andrequireitsSubgranteestopermit,theU.S.SecretaryofTransportation,theComptrollerGeneraloftheUnitedStates,and,totheextentappropriate,theState,ortheirauthorizedrepresentatives,upontheirrequesttoinspectallProjectwork,materials,payrolls,andotherdata,andtoauditthebooks,records,andaccountsoftheGranteeanditsSubgranteespertainingtotheProject,asrequiredby49U.S.C.§5325(g).Page12of51 Cae.ProjectCloseout.TheGranteeagreesthatProjectcloseoutdoesnotalterthereportingandrecordretentionrequirementsofthisSection12oftheContract.13.PAYMENTSTheGranteeagreesthatitwillnotseekpaymentfromtheStateforProjectcostsuntilithasexecutedtheContractfortheProject.a.Grantee’sRequestforPayment.ExcepttotheextentthattheStatedeterminesotherwiseinwriting,toobtainapaymentforProjectexpensesfromtheState,theGranteeagreesto:(I)Demonstrateorcertifythatitwillprovideadequatelocalfundsthat,whencombinedwithFederalpayments.willcoverallcoststobeincurredfortheProject.ExcepttotheextentthattheFederalGovernmentdeterminesinwritingthattheGranteemaydeferitslocalsharefortheProject,aGranteerequiredunderthetermsoffederallaw,regulation,orContracttoprovidealocalsharefortheProjectagreesthatitwillnot:(a)Requestorobtainfederalfundsexceedingtheamountjustifiedbythelocalshareprovided,and(b)TakeanyactionthatwouldcausetheproportionofFederalfundsmadeavailabletotheProjectatanytimetoexceedthepercentageauthorizedbytheContractfortheProject,(2)SubmittotheStateallfinancialandprogressreportsrequiredtodatebytheContractfortheProject,and(3)Identifythesource(s)ofFederalassistanceprovidedfortheProjectfromwhichthepaymentistobederived.b.PaymentbytheStateCostsReimbursed.TheGranteeagreesthatProjectcostseligibleforFederalparticipationmustcomplywithallthefol]owingrequirements.ExcepttotheextentthattheStateorFTAdeterminesotherwiseinwriting,tobeeligibleforreimbursement,Projectcostsmustbe:(1)ConsistentwiththeProjectDescription,theApprovedProjectBudget,andotherprovisionsoftheContractfortheProject,(2)NecessaryinordertoaccomplishtheProject,(3)Reasonableforthegoodsorservicespurchased,(4)ActualnetcoststotheGrantee(i.e.,thepricepaidminusanyrefunds,rebates,orotheritemsofvaluereceivedbytheGranteethathavetheeffectofreducingthecostactuallyincurred,excludingprogramincome),(5)IncurredforworkperformedaftertheEffectiveDateoftheContractfortheProject,excepttotheextentthatthefederalGovernmentdeterminesotherwiseinwriting,(6)Satisfactorilydocumented,(7)TreatedconsistentlyinaccordancewithaccountingprinciplesandproceduresapprovedbytheFederalGovernmentfortheGrantee,andwithaccountingprinciplesandproceduresapprovedbytheGranteeforitsthirdpartygranteesandSubgrantees,(8)EligibleforFederalparticipationunderfederallaw,regulations,ordirectives,and(9)IncompliancewithU.S.DOTregulationspertainingtoallowablecostsat49C.f.R.§18.22(b)or49C.F.R.§19.27,whichregulationsspecifytheapplicabilityofU.S.OfficeofManagementandBudget(U.S.0MB)circularsandFederalAcquisitionRegulation(FAR)provisionsasfollows:(a)U.S.0MBGuidanceforGrantsandAgreements,“CostPrinciplesforState,Local,andIndianTribalGovernments(0MBCircularA-87),”2C.F.R.Part225,appliestoProjectcostsincurredbyaGranteethatisaState,local,orIndiantribalgovernment.(b)U.S.0MBGuidanceforGrantsandAgreements,“CostPrinciplesforEducationalInstitutions(0MBCircularA-21),’2C.F.R.Part220,appliestoProjectcostsincurredbyaGranteethatisaninstitutionofhighereducation.Pagel3of5l CC(c)U.S.0MBGuidanceforGrantsandAgreements“CostPrinciplesforNon-profitOrganizations(OvIBCircularA-122),”2C.F.R.Part230,appliestoProjectcostsincurredbyaGranteethatisaprivatenonprofitorganization.(d)FAR,at48C.F.R.ChapterI,Subpart31.2,“ContractswithCommercialOrganizations’appliestoProjectcostsincurredbyaGranteethatisafor-profitorganization.c.ExcludedCosts.TheGranteeunderstandsandagreesthat,excepttotheextentFTAortheStatedeterminesotherwiseinwriting,ineligiblecostswillbetreatedasfollows:(1)IndeterminingtheamountofFederalassistancetheStatewillprovidefortheProject,theStatewillexclude:(a)AnyProjectcostincurredbytheGranteebeforetheEffectiveDateoftheContract,OptionLetter(ExhibitC),oramendment,unlessotherwisepermittedbyFederalorStatelaw,regulation,ordirective,orunlessanauthorizedStateofficialstatesinwritingtothecontrary;(b)AnycostthatisnotincludedinthelatestApprovedProjectBudget;(c)AnycostforProjectpropertyorservicesreceivedinconnectionwithasubcontract,lease,thirdpartycontractorotherarrangementthatisrequiredtobe,buthasnotbeen,concurredinorapprovedinwritingbytheState;(d)Anyordinarygovernmentalornonprojectoperatingcost,consistentwiththeprohibitionsof49U.S.C.§5323(h);and(e)AnycostineligibleforFTAparticipationasprovidedbyapplicableFederallaws,regulations,ordirectives,excepttotheextenttheFederalGovernmentdeterminesotherwiseinwriting.(2)TheGranteeunderstandsandagreesthatpaymenttotheGranteeforanyProjectcostdoesnotconstitutetheState’sfinaldecisionaboutwhetherthatcostisallowableandeligibleforpaymentanddoesnotconstituteawaiverofanyviolationbytheGranteeofthetermsoftheContractfortheProject.TheGranteeacknowledgesthattheStatewillnotmakeafinaldeterminationabouttheallowabilityandeligibilityofanycostuntilanauditoftheProjecthasbeencompleted.IftheStatedeterminesthattheGranteeisnotentitledtoreceiveanyportionoftheFederalassistancerequestedorprovided,theStatewillnotifytheGranteeinwriting,statingitsreasons.TheGranteeagreesthatProjectcloseoutwillnotaltertheGrantee’sresponsibilitytoreturnanyfundsduetotheStateasaresultoflaterrefunds,corrections,orothertransactions;norwillProjectcloseoutaltertheState’srighttodisallowcostsandrecoverfederalassistanceprovidedfortheprojectonthebasisofalaterauditorotherreview.UnlessprohibitedbyFederalorStatelaworregulation,theStatemayrecoveranyFederalfinancialassistancemadeavailablefortheProjectasnecessarytosatisfyanyoutstandingmonetaryclaimsthattheStatemayhaveagainsttheGrantee.d.Claims.ExcessPayments.DisallowedCosts,includingInterest.(1)Grantee’sResponsibilitytoPay.UponnotificationtotheGranteethatspecificamountsareowedtotheState,whetherforexcesspaymentsofFederalassistance,disallowedcosts,orfundsrecoveredfromthirdpartiesorelsewhere,theGranteeagreestoremittotheStatepromptlytheamountsowed,includingapplicableinterest,penaltiesandadministrativecharges.(2)AmountofInterest.TheGranteeagreesthatwhethertheamountduetheStateistreatedasaclaimoristreatedasadebtdetermineshowinterestiscalculatedthereonandbecomesdue.Thus,GranteeagreestoremitinteresttotheStateinaccordancewiththefollowing:(a)ClaimsagainsttheGrantee.ForclaimspursuanttotheDebtCollectionActof1982,asamended,31U.S.C.§3701etseq.,theGranteeagreesthattheamountofinterestowedtotheStatewillbedeterminedinaccordancewiththeprovisionsofjointU.S.Treasury/U.S.DOlregulations,“StandardsfortheAdministrativeCollectionofClaims,”at31C.fR.§901.9(a)through(g)orcommonlawinterestauthorizedby31C.F.R.§901.9(i),whicheverisapplicable.Page14of51 (b)ExcessPaymentsorDisallowedCosts.ForexcesspaymentsordisallowedcostpaymentsmadebytheFederalGovernmenttotheRecipientforwhichclaimsprocedureshavenotbeeninitiatedundertheDebtCollectionActof1982,asamended,31U.S.C.§3701etseq.andimplementingregulations,theRecipientagreesthatcommonlawinterestowedtotheFederalGovernmentwillbedeterminedinaccordancewithjointU.S.Treasury/U.S.DOJregulations,“StandardsfortheAdministrativeCollectionofClaims,”at31C.f.R.§901.9(i),orotherwiseasFTAmaydetermine.e.De-obligationofFunds.TheGranteeagreesthattheStatemaydc-obligateunexpendedFederalfundsbeforeProjectcloseout.11.PROJECTCOMPLETION,AUDIT,SETTLEMENT,ANDCLOSEOUTa.ProjectCompletion.Withinninety(90)calendardaysfollowingProjectcompletiondateorterminationbytheState,theGranteeagreestosubmitafinalcertificationofProjectexpenses,andthirdpartyauditreports,asapplicable.b.AuditofGrantees.ExcepttotheextenttheStatedeterminesotherwiseinwriting,theGranteeacknowledgesandagreesasfollows:(1)AuditRequirements.TheGranteeagreestohavefinancialandcomplianceauditsperformedasrequiredbytheSingleAuditActAmendmentsof1996,31U.S.C.§7501etseq.Asprovidedby49C.F.R.§19.26,thesefinancialandcomplianceauditsmustcomplywiththeprovisionsof0MBCircularA-133,Revised.AuditsofStates,LocalGovernments,andNon-ProfitOrganizations,”thelatest0MBA-133ComplianceSupplementforU.S.DOT,andanyfurtherrevisionorsupplementthereto.TheGranteealsoagreestoobtainanyotherauditsrequiredbytheState.SuchauditsshalltestcompliancewiththeitemsspecifiedinGuidanceforAuditofGranteeCompliancewithFTARequirements(ExhibitB;ifused)andshallbecompletedbytheGranteeifitisaStateorlocalgovernment,IndianTribalgovernmentorprivatenonprofitorganization.TheGranteeagreesthattheseauditswillbeconductedinaccordancewithU.S.GovernmentAccountabilityOffice,(U.S.GAO)“GovernmentAuditingStandards.”TheGrataeeagreesthatProjectcloseoutwillnotaltertheGrantee’sauditresponsibilities.(2)AuditCosts.AuditcostsforProjectadministrationandmanagementareallowabletotheextentauthorizedby0MBCircularA-87,0MBCircularA-21,0MBCircularA-122,ortheFARat48C.F.R.ChapterI,Subpart31.2,whicheverisapplicable.c.FundsOwedtotheState.TheGranteeagreestoremittotheStateanyexcesspaymentsmadetotheGrantee,anycostsdisallowedbytheState,andanyamountsrecoveredbytheGranteefromthirdpartiesorfromothersources,aswellasanypenaltiesandanyinterestrequiredbySubsection13.d(2)ofthisContract.d.ProjectCloseout.ProjectcloseoutoccurswhentheStatenotifiestheGranteethattheStatehasclosedtheProject,andeitherforwardsthefinalFederalassistancepaymentoracknowledgesthattheGranteehasremittedtheproperrefund.TheGranteeagreesthatProjectcloseoutbytheStatedoesnotinvalidateanycontinuingrequirementsimposedbytheContractfortheProject,oranyunmetrequirementssetforthintheFederalGovernment’sfinalnotificationoracknowledgment.15.RIGHTOFTHESTATETOTER1tIINATEa.Breach(1)Defined:InadditiontoanybreachesspecifiedinothersectionsofthisGrant,thefailureofeitherPartytoperformanyofitsmaterialobligationshereunderinwholeorinpartorinatimelyorsatisfactory’manner,constitutesabreach.Theinstitutionofproceedingsunderanybankruptcy,insolvency,reorganizationorsimilarlaw,byoragainstGrantee,ortheappointmentofareceiverorsimilarofficerforGranteeoranyofitsproperty,whichisnotvacatedorfullystayedwithin20daysaftertheinstitutionoroccurrencethereof,shallalsoconstituteabreach.Page15of51 0(2)NoticeandCurePeriod:Intheeventofabreach,noticeofsuchshallbegiveninwritingbytheaggrievedPartytotheotherPartyinthemannerprovidedin§15(c).ifsuchbreachisnotcuredwithin30daysofreceiptofwrittennotice,orifacurecannotbecompletedwithin30days,orifcureofthebreachhasnotbegunwithin30daysandpursuedwithduediligence,theStatemayexerciseanyoftheremediessetforthin§15(b).Notwithstandinganythingtothecontraryherein,theState,initssolediscretion,neednotprovideadvancenoticeoracureperiodandmayimmediatelyterminatethisGrantinwholeorinpartifreasonablynecessarytopreservepublicsafetyortopreventimmediatepubliccrisis.b.RemediesIfGranteeisinbreachunderanyprovisionofthisGrant,theStateshallhavealloftheremedieslistedinthis§15inadditiontoallotherremediessetforthinothersectionsofthisGrantfollowingthenoticeandcureperiodsetforthin§15(a)(2).TheStatemayexerciseanyoralloftheremediesavailabletoit,initssolediscretion,concurrentlyorconsecutively.(1)TerminationforCauseand/BreachIfGranteefailstoperformanyofitsobligationshereunderwithsuchdiligenceasisrequiredtoensureitscompletioninaccordancewiththeprovisionsofthisGrantandinatimelymanner,theStatemaynotifyGranteeofsuchnon-performanceinaccordancewiththeprovisionsherein.IfGranteethereafterfailstopromptlycuresuchnon-performancewithinthecureperiod,theState,atitsoption,mayterminatethisentireGrantorsuchpartofthisGrantastowhichtherehasbeendelayorafailuretoproperlyperform.ExercisebytheStateofthisrightshallnotbedeemedabreachofitsobligationshereunder.GranteeshallcontinueperformanceofthisGranttotheextentnotterminated,ifany.i.ObligationsandRightsTotheextentspecifiedinanyterminationnotice,Granteeshallnotincurfurtherobligationsorrenderfurtherperformancehereunderpasttheeffectivedateofsuchnotice,andshallterminateoutstandingordersandsub-Grantswiththirdparties.However,GranteeshallcompleteanddelivertotheStateallWork,ServicesandGoodsnotcancelledbytheterminationnoticeandmayincurobligationsasarenecessarytodosowithinthisGrant’sterms.AtthesolediscretionoftheState,GranteeshallassigntotheStateallofGrantee’sright,title,andinterestundersuchterminatedordersorsub-Grants.Upontermination,Granteeshalltaketimely,reasonableandnecessaryactiontoprotectandpreservepropertyinthepossessionofGranteeinwhichtheStatehasaninterest.AllmaterialsownedbytheStateinthepossessionofGranteeshallbeimmediatelyreturnedtotheState.AllWorkProduct,attheoptionoftheState,shallbedeliveredbyGranteetotheStateandshallbecometheState’sproperty.ii.PaymentsTheStateshallreimburseGranteeonlyforacceptedperformanceuptothedateoftermination.if,afterterminationbytheState,itisdeterminedthatGranteewasnotinbreachorthatGrantee’sactionorinactionwasexcusable,suchterminationshallbetreatedasaterminationinthepublicinterestandtherightsandobligationsofthePartiesshallbethesameasifthisGranthadbeenterminatedinthepublicinterest,asdescribedherein.iii.DamagesandWitholdingNotwithstandinganyotherremedialactionbytheState,GranteealsoshallremainliabletotheStateforanydamagessustainedbytheStatebyvirtueofanybreachunderthisGrantbyGranteeandtheStatemaywithholdanypaymenttoGranteeforthepurposeofmitigatingtheState’sdamages,untilsuchtimeastheexactamountofdamagesduetotheStatefromGranteeisdetermined.TheStatemaywithholdanyamountthatmaybeduetoGranteeastheStatedeemsnecessarytoprotecttheState,includinglossasaresultofoutstandingliensorclaimsofformerlienholders,ortoreimbursetheStatefortheexcesscostsincurredinprocuringsimilargoodsorservices.GranteeshallbeliableforexcesscostsincurredbytheStateinprocuringfromthirdpartiesreplacementWork,ServicesorsubstituteGoodsascover.(2)EarlyTerminationinthePublicInterestPage16of51 CCTheStateisenteringintothisGrantforthepurposeofcarryingoutthepublicpolicyoftheStateofColorado,asdeterminedbyitsGovernor,GeneralAssembly,and/orCourts.ifthisGrantceasestofurtherthepublicpolicyoftheState,theState,initssolediscretion,mayterminatethisGrantinwholeorinpart.ExercisebytheStateofthisrightshallnotconstituteabreachoftheState’sobligationshereunder.ThissubsectionshallnotapplytoaterminationofthisGrantbytheStateforcauseorbreachbyGrantee,whichshallbegovernedby§15orasotherwisespecificallyprovidedforherein.1.MethodandContentTheStateshallnotifyGranteeofsuchterminationinaccordancewith§15.ThenoticeshallspecifytheeffectivedateoftheterminationandwhetheritaffectsalloraportionofthisGrant.ii.ObligationsandRightsUponreceiptofaterminationnotice,Granteeshallbesubjecttoandcomplywiththesameobligationsandrightssetforthin§15(b)(i).iii.PaymentsifthisGrantisterminatedbytheStatepursuanttothis§15,GranteeshallbepaidanamountwhichbearsthesameratiotothetotalreimbursementunderthisGrantastheServicessatisfactorilyperformedbeartothetotalServicescoveredbythisGrant,lesspaymentspreviouslymade.Additionally,ifthisGrantislessthan60%completed,theStatemayreimburseGranteeforaportionofactualout-of-pocketexpenses(nototherwisereimbursedunderthisGrant)incurredbyGranteewhicharedirectlyattributabletotheuncompletedportionofGrantee’sobligationshereunder;providedthatthesumofanyandallreimbursementshallnotexceedthemaximumamountpayabletoGranteehereunder.(3)RemediesNotInvolvingTerminationTheState,itssolediscretion,mayexerciseoneormoreofthefollowingremediesinadditiontootherremediesavailabletoit:i.SuspendPerformanceSuspendGrantee’sperformancewithrespecttoalloranyportionofthisGrantpendingnecessarycorrectiveactionasspecifiedbytheStatewithoutentitlingGranteetoanadjustmentinprice/costorperformanceschedule.GranteeshallpromptlyceaseperformanceandincurringcostsinaccordancewiththeState’sdirectiveandtheStateshallnotbeliableforcostsincurredbyGranteeafterthesuspensionofperformanceunderthisprovision.ii.WitholdPaymentWithholdpaymenttoGranteeuntilcorrectionsinuntilcorrectionsinGrantee’sperformancearesatisfactorilymadeandcompleted.iii.DenyPaymentDenypaymentforthoseobligationsnotperformed,thatduetoGrantee’sactionsorinactions,cannotbeperformedor,ifperformed,wouldbeofnovaluetotheState;provided,thatanydenialofpaymentshallbereasonablyrelatedtothevaluetotheStateoftheobligationsnotperformed.iv.RemovalDemandremovalofanyofGrantee’semployees,agents,orSub-eranteeswhomtheStatedeemsincompetent,careless,insubordinate,unsuitable,orotherwiseunacceptable,orwhosecontinuedrelationtothisGrantisdeemedtobecontrarytothepublicinterestornotintheState’sbestinterest.v.IntellectualPropertyIfGranteeinfringesonapatent,copyright,trademark,tradesecretorotherintellectualpropertyrightwhileperformingitsobligationsunderthisGrant,Granteeshall,attheState’soption(a)obtainfortheStateorGranteetherighttousesuchproductsandservices;(b)replaceanyGoods,Services,orotherproductinvolvedwithnon-infringingproductsormodifythemsothattheybecomenon-infringing;or,(c)ifneitheroftheforegoingalternativesarereasonablyavailable,removeanyinfringingGoods,Services,orproductsandrefundthepricepaidthereforetotheState.Page17of51 CCc.NoticesandRepresentativesEachindividualidentifiedbelowistheprincipalrepresentativeofthedesignatingParty.MinoticesrequiredtobegivenhereundershallbehanddeliveredwithreceiptrequiredorsentbycertifiedorregisteredmailtosuchParty’sprincipalrepresentativeattheaddresssetforthbelow.Inadditionto,butnotinlieuofahardcopynotice,noticealsomaybesentbye-mailtothee-mailaddresses,ifany,setforthbelow.EitherPartymayfromtimetotimedesignatebywrittennoticesubstituteaddressesorpersonstowhomsuchnoticesshallbesent.Unlessotherwiseprovidedherein,allnoticesshallbeeffectiveuponreceipt.(1)State:JohnValerioColoradoDepartmentofTransportation4201E.ArkansasAve.ShumateBuildingDenver,CO80222John.Valerio@dot.state.co.us(2)Grantee:KelleyCollierDirectorofTransportation3289CooleyMesaRdP0Box1070Gypsum,CO$1637Kelley.collier@eaglecounty.us16.CIVILRIGHTSTheGranteeagreestocomplywithallapplicablecivilrightslaws,regulationsanddirectives,excepttotheextentthattheFederalGovernmentdeterminesotherwiseinwriting.Theseinclude,butarenotlimitedto,thefollowing:a.NondiscriminationinFederalPublicTransportationPrograms.TheGranteeagreestocomply,andassuresthecomplianceofeachthirdpartygranteeatanytierandeachSubgranteeatanytieroftheProject,withtheprovisionsof49U.S.C.§5332,whichprohibitdiscriminationonthebasisofrace,color,creed,nationalorigin,sex,orage,andprohibitsdiscriminationinemploymentorbusinessopportunity.b.Nondiscrimination—TitleVIoftheCivilRightsAct.TheGranteeagreestocomply,andassuresthecomplianceofeachthirdpartygranteeatanytierandeachSubgranteeorotherparticipantatanytieroftheProject,withallprovisionsprohibitingdiscriminationonthebasisofrace,color,ornationaloriginofTitleVIoftheCivilRightsActof1964,asamended,42U.S.C.§2000detseq.,andwithU.S.DOTregulations,“NondiscriminationinFederally-AssistedProgramsoftheDepartmentofTransportation—EffectuationofTitleVIoftheCivilRightsAct,49C.F.R.Part21.ExcepttotheextentPTAdeterminesotherwiseinwriting,theGranteealsoagreestocomplywithanyapplicableimplementingFederaldirectivesthatmaybeissued.c.EqualEmploymentOpportunity.TheGranteeagreestocomply,andassuresthecomplianceofeachthirdpartygranteeatanytieroftheProjectandeachSubgranteeatanytieroftheProject,withallequalemploymentopportunity(EEO)provisionsof49U.S.C.§5332,withTitleVIIoftheCivilRightsActof1964,asamended,42U.S.C.§2000e,andimplementingFederalregulationsandanylateramendmentsthereto.ExcepttotheextentFFAdeterminesotherwiseinwriting,theGranteealsoagreestofollowallapplicablefederalEEOdirectivesthatmaybeissued.Accordingly:(1)General:TheGranteeagreesthatitwillnotdiscriminateagainstanyemployeeorapplicantforemploymentbecauseofrace,color,creed,sex,disability,age,ornationalorigin.TheGranteeagreestotakeaffirmativeactiontoensurethatapplicantsareemployedandthatemployeesaretreatedduringemploymentwithoutregardtotheirrace,color,creed,sex,disability,age,ornationalorigin.Suchactionshallinclude,butnotbelimitedto,employment,upgrading,demotionsortransfers,recruitmentorrecruitmentadvertising,layoffsorterminations;ratesofpayorotherformsofcompensation;andselectionfortraining,includingapprenticeship.Page18of51 CC_(2)EqualEmploymentOpportunityRequirementsforConstructionActivities.ForactivitiesdeterminedbytheU.S.DepartmentofLabor(U.S.DOL)toqualifyas“construction,”theRecipientagreestocomplyandassuresthecomplianceofeachsubrecipient,lessee,orthirdpartycontractor,orotherparticipant,atanytieroftheProject,witha]lapplicableequalemploymentopportunityrequirementsofU.S.DOLregulations,“OfficeofFederalContractCompliancePrograms,EqualEmploymentOpportunity,DepartmentofLabor,”41C.F.R.Parts60etseq.,whichimplementExecutiveOrderNo.11246,“EqualEmploymentOpportunity,”asamendedbyExecutiveOrderNo.11375.“AmendingExecutiveOrderNo.11246Re]atingtoEqualEmploymentOpportunity,”42U.S.C.§2000enote,andalsowithanyFederallaws,andregulations,andinaccordancewithapplicableFederaldirectivesaffectingconstructionundertakenaspartoftheProject.U.DisadvantagedBusinessEnterprise.TotheextentauthorizedbyFederallaw,theGranteeagreestofacilitateparticipationbyDisadvantagedBusinessEnterprises(DBE)intheProjectandassuresthateachthirdpartygranteeatanytieroftheProjectandeachSubgranteeatanytieroftheProjectwillfacilitateparticipationbyDBEsintheProjecttotheextentapplicable.Therefore:(1)TheGranteeagreesandassuresthatitwillcomplywithsection1101(b)ofSAFETEA-LU,23U.S.C.§101note,andU.S.DOTregulations,‘ParticipationbyDisadvantagedBusinessEnterprisesinDepartmentofTransportationFinancialAssistancePrograms,49C.F.R.Part26.(2)TheGranteeagreesandassuresthatitshallnotdiscriminateonthebasisofrace,color,sex,ornationaloriginintheawardandperformanceofanythirdpartycontract,orsubcontractsupportedwithfederalassistancederivedfromU.S.DOTintheadministrationofitsDBEprogramandshallcomplywiththerequirementsof49C.F.R.Part26.TheGranteeagreestotakeallnecessaryandreasonablestepsSetforthin49C.F.R.Part26toensurenondiscriminationintheawardandadministrationofallthirdpartycontractsandsubcontractssupportedwithFederalassistancederivedfromU.SDOT.Asrequiredby49C.F.R.Part26andapprovedbyU.S.DOT,theGrantee’sDBEprogram,ifany,isincorporatedbyreferenceandmadepartoftheContractfortheProject.TheGranteeagreesthatimplementationofthisDBEprogramisalegalobligation,andthatfailuretocarryoutthatDBEprogramshallbetreatedasaviolationoftheContractfortheProject.UponnotificationbyU.S.DOTtotheGranteeofitsfailuretoimplementitsapprovedDBEprogram,U.S.DOTmayimposesanctionsassetforthin49C.F.R.Part26andmay,inappropriatecases,referthematterforenforcementunder18U.S.C.§1001,ortheProgramFraudCivilRemediesAct,31U.S.C.§3801etseq.,orboth.e.NondiscriminationontheBasisofSex.TheGranteeagreestocomplywithallapplicablerequirementsofTitleIXoftheEducationAmendmentsof1972,asamended,20U.S.C.§5S1681etseq.,andwithimplementingFederalregulationsthatprohibitdiscriminationonthebasisofsexthatmaybeapplicable.f.NondiscriminationontheBasisofAge.TheGranteeagreestocomplywithallapplicablerequirementsof:(1)TheAgeDiscriminationActof1975,asamended,42U.S.C.§6101etseq.,andwithimplementingU.S.HealthandHumanServicesregulations,“NondiscriminationontheBasisofAgeinProgramsorActivitiesReceivingFederalFinancialAssistance,45C.F.R.Part90whichprohibitdiscriminationagainstindividualsonthebasisofage.(2)TheAgeDiscriminationinEmploymentAct(ADEA)29U.S.C.§621through634andwithimplementingU.S.EqualEmploymentOpportunityCommission(U.S.EEOC)regulations,“AgeDiscriminationinEmploymentAct,”29C.F.R.Part1625.g.AccessforIndividualswithDisabilities.TheGranteeagreestocomplywith49U.S.C.§5301(d),whichstatestheFederalpolicythatelderlyindividualsandindividualswithdisabilitieshavethesamerightasotherindividualstousepublictransportationservicesandfacilities,andthatspecialeffortsshallbemadeinplanninganddesigningthoseservicesandfacilitiestoimplementtransportationaccessibilityrightsforelderlyindividualsandindividualswithdisabilities.TheGranteealsoagreestocomplywithallapplicableprovisionsofsection504oftheRehabilitationActof1973,asamended,with29U.S.C.§794,whichprohibitsdiscriminationonthebasisofdisability;withtheAmericanswithDisabilitiesActof1990(ADA),asamended,42U.S.C.§12101etseq.,whichrequiresthataccessiblefacilitiesandservicesbePage19of51 CCmadeavailabletoindividualswithdisabilities;andwiththeArchitecturalBarriersActof1968,asamended,42U.S.C.§4151etseq.,whichrequiresthatbuildingsandpublicaccommodationsbeaccessibletoindividualswithdisabilities;andwithotherlawsandamendmentstheretopertainingtoaccessforindividualswithdisabilitiesthatmaybeapplicable.Inaddition,theGranteeagreestocomplywithapplicableimp]ementingFederalregulationsandanylateramendmentsthereto,andacreestofollowapplicablefederaldirectivesexcepttotheextentFTAapprovesotherwiseinwriting.Amongthoseregulationsanddirectivesare:(1)U.S.DOTregulations,‘TransportationServicesforIndividualswithDisabilities(ADA),’49C.F.R.Part37;(2)U.S.DOTregulations,“NondiscriminationontheBasisofHandicapinProgramsandActivitiesReceivingorBenefitingfromFederalFinancialAssistance,’49C.F.R.Part27;(3)JointU.S.ArchitecturalandTransportationBarriersComplianceBoard(U.S.ATBCB)IU.S.DOTregulations,“AmericansWithDisabilities(ADA)AccessibilitySpecificationsforTransportationVehicles,’36C.F.R.Part1192and49C.F.R.Part38;(4)U.S.DOJregulations,‘NondiscriminationontheBasisofDisabilityinStateandLocalGovernmentServices,’28C.F.R.Part35;(5)U.S.DOJregu]ations,“NondiscriminationontheBasisofDisabilitybyPublicAccommodationsandinCommercialFacilities,”2$C.F.R.Part36;(6)U.S.GeneralServicesAdministration(U.S.GSA)regulations,“AccommodationsforthePhysicallyHandicapped,”41C.F.R.Subpart101-19;(7)U.S.EEOC,“RegulationstoImplementtheEqualEmploymentProvisionsoftheAmericanswithDisabilitiesAct,”29C.F.R.Part1630;(8)U.S.FederalCormnunicationsCommissionregtilations,“TelecommunicationsRelayServicesandRelatedCustomerPremisesEquipmentfortheHearingandSpeechDisabled,”47C.F.R.Part64,SubpartF;and(9)U.S.ATBCBregulations,“ElectronicandInformationTechnologyAccessibilityStandards,”36C.F.R.Partll94;(10)FfAregulations,“TransportationforElderlyandHandicappedPersons,”49C.F.R.Part609;and(11)Federalcivilrightsandnondiscriminationdirectivesimplementingtheforegoingregulations,excepttotheextenttheFederalGovernmentdeterminesotherwiseinwriting.h.DrugorAlcoholAbuse-ConfidentialityandOtherCivilRirhtsProtections.Totheextentapplicable,theGranteeagreestocomplywiththeconfidentialityandothercivilrightsprotectionsoftheDrugAbuseOfficeandTreatmentActof1972,asamended,21U.S.C.§1101etseq.,withtheComprehensiveAlcoholAbuseandAlcoholismPrevention,TreatmentandRehabilitationActof1970,asamended,42U.S.C.§4541etseq.,andwiththePublicHealthServiceActof1912,asamended,42U.S.C.§201etseq.,andanyamendmentsthereto.AccesstoServicesforPersonswithLimitedEnglishProficiency.TotheextentapplicableandexcepttotheextentthatPTAdeterminesotherwiseinwriting,theGranteeagreestocomplywiththepoliciesofExecutiveOrderNo.13166,“ImprovingAccesstoServicesforPersonswithLimitedEnglishProficiency,”42U.S.C.§2000d-1note,andwiththeprovisionsofU.S.DOTNotice,“DOTPolicyGuidanceConcerningRecipient’s(Grantee’s)toLimitedEnglishProficiency(LEP)Persons,”70fed.Reg.74087,December14,2005.j.EnvironmentalJustice.TheGranteeagreestocomplywiththepoliciesofExecutiveOrderNo.1289$,“federalActionstoAddressEnvironmentalJusticeinMinorityPopulationsandLow-IncomePopulations,”42U.S.C.§4321note,excepttotheextentthattheFederalGovernmentdeterminesotherwiseinwriting.k.OtherNondiscriminationLaws.TheGranteeagreestocomplywithallapplicableprovisionsofotherFederallaws,regulations,anddirectivespertainingtoandprohibitingdiscrimination,excepttotheextenttheFederalGovernmentdeterminesotherwiseinwriting.17.PREFERENCEFORUNITEDSTATESPRODUCTSANDSERVICESPage20of51 C0Totheextentapplicable,theGranteeagreestocomp]ywiththefollowingU.S.domesticpreferencerequirements:BuyAmerica.TheGranteeagreestocomplywith49U.S.C.§53230)andFTAregulations,“BuyAmericaRequirements,”49C.F.R.Part661,andany]ateramendmentsthereto.18.PROCUREMENTTotheextentapplicable,theGranteeagreestocomplywiththefollowingthirdpartyprocurementprovisions:a.federalStandards.TheGranteeagreestocomplywiththethirdpartyprocurementrequirementsof49U.S.C.chapter53andotherprocurementrequirementsofFederallawsineffectnoworasamendedtotheextentapplicable;withU.S.DOTthirdpartyprocurementregulationsof49C.F.R.§18.36orat49C.F.R.§19.40through19.48andwithotherapp]icablefederalregulationspertainingtothirdpartyprocuretnentsandlateramendmentsthereto.TheGranteealsoagreestofollowtheprovisionsofVIACircular4220.1F,ThirdPartyContractingGuidance,’November1,2008,andanylaterrevisionsthereto,excepttotheextentFTAdeterminesotherwiseinwriting.AlthoughtheFTA“BestPracticesProcurementManual”providesadditionalthirdpartycontractinginformation,theGranteeunderstandsandagreesthattheVIA“BestPracticesProcurementManual”isfocusedonthirdpartyprocurementprocessesandmayomitcertainFederalrequirementsapplicabletothethirdpartycontractworktobeperformed.b.FullandOpenCompetition.Inaccordancewith49U.S.C.§5325(a),theGranteeaereestoconductallprocurementtransactionsinamannerthatprovidesfullandopencompetitionasdeterminedbyFTA.c.ExclusionaryorDiscriminatorySpecifications.ApartfrominconsistentrequirementsimposedbyFederallawsorregulations,theGranteeagreestocomplywiththerequirementsof49U.S.C.§5325(h)bynotusinganyFederalassistanceawardedbyV1’Atosupportaprocurementusingexclusionaryordiscriminatoryspecifications.d.GeographicRestrictions.TheGranteeagreesthatitwillnotuseanyStateorlocalgeographicpreference,exceptStateorlocalgeographicpreferencesexpresslymandatedoraspermittedbyFTA.forexample,inprocuringarchitectural,engineering,orrelatedservices,thegrantee’sgeographiclocationmaybeaselectioncriterion,providedthatasufficientnumberofqualifiedfirmsareeligibletocompete.e.In-StateBusDealerRestrictions.Inaccordancewith49U.S.C.§5325(i),theGranteeagreesthatanyStatelawrequiringbusestobepurchasedthroughin-StatedealerswillnotapplytoacquisitionsofvehiclesfinancedwithFederalassistanceauthorizedunder49U.S.C.chapter53.f.NeutralityinLaborRelations.Totheextentpermittedbylaw,theGranteeagreestofollowExecutiveOrderNo.13202,“PreservationofOpenCompetitionandGovernmentNeutralityTowardsGovernmentGrantees’LaborRelationsonFederalandFederallyFundedConstructionProjects,”asamendedbyExecutiveOrderNo.13208,41U.S.C.§251note,whichamongotherthingsprovidesthattheGranteemayneitherimposerequirementsfornorprohibitaffiliationswithalabororganization(suchasprojectlaboragreements)asaconditionforawardofanythirdpartycontractorsubcontractforconstructionorconstructionmanagementservices,excepttotheextentthattheFederalGovernmentdeterminesotherwiseinwriting.g.FederalSupplySchedules.State,local,ornonprofitGranteesmaynotusefederalSupplySchedulestoacquirefederallyassistedpropertyorservicesexcepttotheextentpermittedbyU.S.GSA,U.S.DOT,VIA,orotherFederallawsorregulationsinaccordancewithapplicableFederaldirectivesordeterminations.h.ForceAccount.TheGranteeagreesthatVIAmaydeterminetheextenttowhichfederalassistancemaybeusedtoparticipateinforceaccountcosts.Page21of51 CCFTATechnica]Review.TheGranteeagreestopermitFTAtoreviewandapprovetheGrantee’stechnicalspecificationsandrequirementstotheextentPTAbelievesnecessarytoensureproperProjectadministration.j.ProjectApprovalIlhirdPartyContractApproval.ExcepttotheextenttheStatedeterminesotherwiseinwriting,theGranteeagreesthattheState’sawardofFederalassistancefortheProjectdoesnot,byitself,constitutepre-approvalofanynon-competitivethirdpartycontractassociatedwiththeProject.k.PreferenceforRecycledProducts.Totheextentapplicable,theGranteeagreestocomplywithU.S.EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(U.S.EPA),“ComprehensiveProcurementGuidelinesforProductsContainingRecoveredMaterials,”40C.F.R.Part247,whichimplementssection6002oftheResourceConservationandRecoveryAct,asamended,42U.S.C.§6962.Accordingly,theGranteeagreestoprovideacompetitivepreferenceforproductsandservicesthatconservenaturalresources,protecttheenvironment,andareenergyefficient,excepttotheextentthattheFederalGovernmentdeterminesotherwiseinwriting.CleanAirandCleanWater.TheGranteeagreestoincludeineachthirdpartycontractoreachsubcontractexceeding$100,000adequateprovisionstoensurethateachProjectparticipantwillagreeto(1)ReporttheuseoffacilitiesplacedonorlikelytobeplacedontheU.S.EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(U.S.EPA)“ListofViolatingfacilities,”(2)Refrainfromusinganyviolatingfacilities,(3)ReportviolationstoFTAandtheRegionalU.S.EPAOffice,and(4)Complywiththeinspectionandotherapplicablerequirementsof:(a)Section306oftheCleanAirAct,asamended,42U.S.C.§7414,andotherapplicableprovisionsoftheCleanAirAct,asamended,42U.S.C.§7401through7671q;and(b)Section508oftheCleanWaterAct,asamended,33U.S.C.§1368,andotherapplicablerequirementsoftheCleanWaterAct,asamended,33U.S.C.§1251through1377.m.NationalInte]lientTransportationSystemsArchitectureandStandards.Totheextentapplicable,theGranteeagreestoconformtotheNationalIntelligentTransportationSystems(ITS)ArchitectureandStandardsasrequiredbySAFETEA-LU§5307(c),23U.S.C.§512note,andcomplyfollowtheprovisionsofFfANotice,“FTANationalITSArchitecturePolicyonTransitProjects,”66Fed.Reg.1455etseq.,January8,2001,andanyotherimplementingdirectivesPTAmayissueatalaterdate,excepttotheextentPTAdeterminesotherwiseinwriting.n.RollingStock.Inacquiringrollingstock,theGranteeagreesasfollows:(1)MethodofAcquisition.Incompliancewith49U.S.C.§5325(f),theGranteeagreesthatanythirdpartycontractawarditmakesforrollingstockwillbebasedoninitialcapitalcosts,oronperformance,standardization,lifecyclecosts,andotherfactors,oronacompetitiveprocurementprocess.(2)Multi-yearOptions.Inaccordancewith49U.S.C.§5325(e)(1),aGranteeprocuringrollingstockfinancedwithFederalassistanceunder49U.S.C.chapter53maynotenterintoamulti-yearcontractwithoptions,exceedingfive(5)yearsafterthedateoftheoriginalcontract,topurchaseadditionalrollingstockandreplacementparts.(3)Pre-AwardandPost-DeliveryRequirements.TheGranteeagreestocomplywiththerequirementsof49U.S.C.§5323(m)andPTAregulations,“Pre-AwardandPost-DeliveryAuditsofRollingStockPurchases,”49C.F.R.Part663and,whenpromulgated,anyamendmentstothoseregulations.TheGranteeagreestoverifyandcompletethePostDeliveryCertificationFormonceverificationofBuyAmerica(ifapplicable),Purchaser’sRequirements,andFederalMotorVehicleSafetyStandards(FMVSS)havebeenprovidedbyvendor.Inaddition,theGranteeagreestosubmitProcurementAuthorization(ExhibitF-ifused)priortoprocuringcapitalequipmentandtocompleteNoticeofAcceptance/Non-Acceptance(ExhibitG-ifused)afterdeliveryofcapitalequipment.(4)BusTesting.Totheextentapplicable,theGranteeagreestocomplywiththerequirementsof49U.S.C.§5318(e)andPTAregulations,“BusTesting,”49C.F.R.Part665,andanyamendmentstothoseregulationsthatmaybepromulgated.Page22of51 CC=o.Bondinr.ExcepttotheextentthatFTAdeterminesotherwiseinwriting,theGranteeagreestocomplywiththefollowingbondingprovisions,asapplicable:(1)ConstructionActivities.TheGranteeagreestoprovidebidguarantee,Contractperformance,and•paymentbondstotheextentdeterminedadequatebyFTAinwriting,andfollowanyotherconstructionbondingprovisionsinFTAdirectivesexcepttotheextentthatVfAdeterminesotherwiseinwriting.(2)OtherActivities.TheGranteeagreestofollowFfAguidanceonbondingrestrictionsforprojectsnotinvolvingconstruction,excepttotheextentthatFFAdeterminesotherwiseinwriting.p.AwardtoOtherthantheLowestBidder.Inaccordancewith49U.S.C.§5325(c),aGranteemayawardathirdpartycontracttootherthanthelowestbidder,iftheawardfurthersanobjective(suchasimprovedlong-termoperatingefficiencyandlowerlong-termcosts)consistentwiththepurposesof49U.S.C.chapter53,andanyimplementingFederalregulationsordirectivesthatFfAmayissue,excepttotheextentFTAdeterminesotherwiseinwriting.q.AwardtoResponsibleGrantees.Incompliancewith49U.S.C.§5325tj),theGranteeagreestoawardthirdpartycontractsonlytothosegranteespossessingtheabilitytosuccessfullyperformunderthetermsoftheproposedprocurement,andbeforeawardingathirdpartycontract,theGranteeagreestoconsider:(1)Thethethirdpartygrantee’sintegrity,(2)Thethirdpartygrantee’scompliancewithpublicpolicy,(3)Thethirdpartygrantee’spastperformance,includingtheperformancereportedinGranteePerformanceAssessmentReportsrequiredby49U.S.C.§5309(l)(2),ifany,and(4)Thethirdpartygrantee’sfinancialandtechnicalresources.r.AccesstoThirdPartyContractRecords.TheGranteeagreestorequireitsthirdpartygranteesandthirdpartysubgrantees,ateachtiertoprovidetotheU.S.SecretaryofTransportationandtheComptrollerGeneraloftheUnitedStatesortheirdulyauthorizedrepresentatives,accesstoallthirdpartycontractrecordstotheextentrequiredby49U.S.C.§5325(g).TheGranteefurtheragreestorequireitsthirdpartygranteesandthirdpartysubgrantees,toprovidesufficientaccesstothirdpartyprocurementrecordsasneededforcompliancewithFederallawsandregulationsortoassureproperProjectmanagementasdeterminedbyFTA.s.ElectronicandInformationTechnology.WhenusingFederalassistancetoprocurereportsorinformationfordistributiontotheState,amongothers,theGranteeagreestoincludeinitsspecificationsarequirementthatthereportsorinformationwillbepreparedusingelectronicorinformationtechnologycapableofassuringthatthereportsorinformation,whenprovidedtotheState,willmeettheapplicableaccessibilitystandardsofsection508oftheRehabilitationActof1973,asamended,29U.S.C.§794d,andU.S.ATBCBregulations,‘ElectronicandInformationTechnologyAccessibilityStandards,’36C.RR.Part1194.t.ProcurementUsingStatePriceAgreement.TheStatemayestablishpriceagreementswithvendorsforthepurchaseofcertainvehicletypes.IftheGranteeisprocuringavehicleforwhichtheStatehasexecutedapriceagreement,assetforthinExhibitA,theGranteeagreesitwillprocurethevehiclefromthevendorwithwhomtheStatehasexecutedtheappropriatepriceagreement,unlessotherwiseexemptedbytheStateinwritingtotheGrantee.Whensuchpriceagreementsareused,theStateshallberesponsibleforensuringcompliancewithprovisionsAthroughSabove.19.LEASESa.CapitalLeases.Totheextentapplicable,theGranteeagreestocomplywithFTAregulations,‘CapitalLeases,’49C.F.R.Part639,andanyrevisionthereto.Page23of51 CC-b.LeasesInvolvineCertificatesofParticipation.TheGranteeagreestoobtainFTAconcurrencebeforeenteringintoanyleasingarrangementinvolvingtheissuanceofcertificatesofparticipationinconnectionwiththeacquisitionofanycapitalasset.20.PATENTRIGHTSa.General.ifanyinvention,improvement,ordiscoveryoftheGranteeorofanySubgrantee,anythirdpartygranteeorotherparticipantatanytieroftheProjectisconceivedorfirstactuallyreducedtopracticeinthecourseoforundertheProject,andthatinvention,improvement,ordiscoveryispatentableunderthelawsoftheUnitedStatesofAmericaoranyforeigncountry,theGranteeagreestonotifyFTAortheStateimmediatelyandprovideadetailedreportinaformatsatisfactorytoFfA.b.FederalRiehts.TheGranteeagreesthatitsrightsandresponsibilities,andthoseofeachSubgranteeandeachthirdpartygranteeatanytier,pertainingtothatinvention,improvement,ordiscoverywillbedeterminedinaccordancewithapplicableFederallawsandregulations,includinganywaiverthereof.AbsentadeterminationinwritingtothecontrarybytheFederalGovernment,theGranteeagreestotransmittoETAthoserightsduetheFederalGovernmentinanyinvention,improvement,ordiscoveryresultingfromthatthirdpartycontract,thirdpartysubcontract.orsubcontractasspecifiedinU.S.DepartmentofCommerceregulations,‘RightstoInventionsMadebyNonprofitOrganizationsandSmallBusinessfirmsUnderGovernmentGrants,ContractsandCooperativeAgreements,”37C.F.R.Part401(implementing35U.S.C.§§200etseq.),irrespectiveofthestatusoftheGrantee,Subgrantee,orthirdpartygranteeintheproject(i.e.,alargebusiness,smallbusiness,Stategovernment,Stateinstrumentality,localgovernment,Indiantribe,nonprofitorganization,institutionofhighereducation,individual,etc.).21.RIGHTSINDATAANDCOPYRIGHTSa.Definition.Theterm“subjectdata,”asusedinthisSection21ofthisContractmeansrecordedinformation,whetherornotcopyrighted,thatisdeliveredorspecifiedtobedeliveredundertheContractfortheProject.Examplesinclude,butarenotlimitedto:computersoftware,standards,specifications,engineeringdrawingsandassociatedlists,processsheets,manuals,technicalreports,catalogitemidentifications,andrelatedinformation.“Subjectdata”doesnotincludefinancialreports,costanalyses,orsimilarinformationusedforProjectadministration.b.General.ThefollowingrestrictionsapplytoallsubjectdatafirstproducedintheperformanceoftheContractfortheProject:(1)Exceptforitsowninternaluse,theGranteemaynotpublishorreproducesubjectdatainwholeorinpart,orinanymannerorform,normaytheGranteeauthorizeotherstodoso,withoutthepriorwrittenconsentoftheFederalGovernment,unlesstheFederalGovernmenthaspreviouslyreleasedorapprovedthereleaseofsuchdatatothepublic.(2)TherestrictionsonpublicationofSubsection21.b(1)ofthisContract,however,donotapplytoaContractwithaninstitutionofhigherlearning.c.federalRihtsinDataandCopyrights.TheGranteeagreestoprovidetotheFederalGovernmentaroyalty-free,non-exclusiveandirrevocablelicensetoreproduce,publish,orotherwiseuse,andtoauthorizeotherstouse,forFederalGovernmentpurposesthesubjectdatadescribedinthisSubsection21.cofthisContract.Asusedherein,“forFederalGovernmentpurposes,”meansuseonlyforthedirectpurposesoftheFederalGovernment.Withoutthecopyrightowner’sconsent,theFederalGovernmentmaynotprovideorotherwiseextendtootherpartiestheFederalGovernment’slicenseto:(1)AnysubjectdatadevelopedundertheContractfortheProject,subcontractorthirdpartycontractsupportedwithFederalassistancederivedfromtheContractfortheProject,whetherornotacopyrighthasbeenobtained;andPage24of51 00(2)AnyrightsofcopyrighttowhichaGrantee,Subgrantee,orathirdpartygranteeatanytieroftheProjectpurchasesownershipwithFederalassistance.d.HoldHarmless.ExceptasprohibitedorotherwiselimitedbyStatelaworexcepttotheextentthatFl’Adeterminesotherwiseinwriting,uponrequestbytheFederalGovernment,theGranteeagreestoindemnify,save,andholdharmlesstheFederalandStateGovernmentanditsofficers,agents,andemployeesactingwithinthescopeoftheirofficialdutiesagainstanyliability,includingcostsandexpenses,resultingfromanywillfulorintentionalviolationbytheGranteeofproprietaryrights,copyrights,orrightofprivacy,arisingoutofthepublication,translation,reproduction,delivery,use,ordispositionofanydatafurnishedundertheProject.TheGranteeshallnotberequiredtoindemnifytheFederalorStateGovernmentforanysuchliabilitycausedbythewrongfulactsofFederalorStateemployeesoragents.e.RestrictionsonAccesstoPatentRights.NothinginSection21ofthisContractpertainingtorightsindatashalleitherimplyalicensetotheFederalGovernmentunderanypatentorheconstruedtoaffectthescopeofanylicenseorotherrightothervisegrantedtotheFederalGovernmentunderanypatent.f.DataDevelopedWithoutFederalFundingorSupport.InconnectionwiththeProject.theGranteemayfinditnecessarytoprovidedatatoFTA/theStatedevelopedwithoutanyFederalfundingorsupportbytheFederalGovernment.TherequirementsofSubsections21.b,21.c,and21.dofthisContractdonotapplytodatadevelopedwithoutFederalfundingorsupport,eventhoughthatdatamayhavebeenusedinconnectionwiththeProject.Nevertheless,theGranteeunderstandsandagreesthattheFederalGovernmentwillnotbeabletoprotectdatafromunauthorizeddisclosureunlessthatdataisclearlymarkedProprietaryorConfidential.g.RequirementstoReleaseData.TotheextentrequiredbyU.S.DOTregulations,UniformAdministrativeRequirementsforGrantsandAgreementswithInstitutionsofHigherEducation,Hospitals,andOtherNon-ProfitOrganizations,”at49C.f.R.§19.36(d),orsubsequentFederallawsorregulations,theGranteeunderstandsandagreesthatthedataandinformationitsubmitstotheFederalGovernmentmayberequiredtobereleasedinaccordancewiththeFreedomofInformationAct(oranotherFederallawprovidingaccesstosuchrecords).22.USEOFREALPROPERTY,EQUIPMENT,ANDSUPPLIESTheGranteeunderstandsandagreesthattheFederalGovernmentretainsaFederalinterestinanyrealproperty,equipment,andsuppliesfinancedwithFederalassistance(Projectproperty)until,andtotheextent,thattheFederalGovernmentrelinquishesitsFederalinterestinthatProjectproperty.WithrespecttoanyProjectpropertyfinancedwithFederalassistanceundertheContract,theGranteeagreestocomplywiththefollowingpro’visionsofthisContractexcepttotheextentFl’Adeterminesotherwiseinwriting:a.UseofProjectProperty.TheGranteeagreestomaintaincontinuingcontroloftheuseofProjectpropertytotheextentsatisfactorytoFTA.TheGranteeagreestouseProjectpropertyforappropriateProjectpurposes(whichmayincludejointdevelopmentpurposesthatgenerateprogramincome,bothduringandaftertheawardperiodandusedtosupportpublictransportationactivities)forthedurationoftheusefullifeofthatproperty,asrequiredbyFTA.ShouldtheGranteeunreasonablydelayorfailtouseProjectpropertyduringtheusefullifeofthatproperty,theGranteeagreesthatitmayberequiredtoreturntheentireamountoftheFederalassistanceexpendedonthatproperty.TheGranteefurtheragreestonotifyFFAortheStateimmediatelywhenanyProjectpropertyiswithdrawnfromProjectuseorwhenanyProjectpropertyisusedinamannersubstantiallydifferentfromtherepresentationstheGranteehasmadeinitsApplicationorintheProjectDescriptionfortheContractfortheProject.b.General.AGranteethatisaState,local,orIndiantribalgovernmentagreestocomplywiththepropertymanagementstandardsof49C.f.R.§18.31through18.34,includinganyamendmentsthereto,andwithotherapplicableFederalregulationsanddirectives.AGranteethatisaninstitutionofhighereducationorprivatenonprofitentity,agreestocomplywiththepropertymanagementstandardsof49C.F.R.§19.30Page25of51 0Cthrough19.37,includinganyamendmentsthereto,andwithotherapp]icablefederalregulationsanddirectives.Anyexceptiontotherequirementsof49C.F.R.§18.31through18.34,ortherequirementsof49C.f.R.§19.30through19.37,requirestheexpressapprovalofthefederalGovernmentinwriting.AGranteethatisafor-profitentityagreestocomplywithpropertymanagementstandardssatisfactorytoFTA.TheGranteealsoagreestocomplywithFI’A’sreimbursementrequirementsforprematuredispositionsofcertainProjectequipment,assetforthinSubsection22.gofthisContract.c.Maintenance.TheGranteeagreestomaintainProjectpropertyingoodoperatingorder,incompliancewithanyapplicableFederallawsandregulationsinaccordancewithapplicableFederaldirectives,excepttotheextentthatETAdeterminesotherwiseinwriting.d.Records.TheGranteeagreestokeepsatisfactoryrecordspertainingtotheuseofProjectproperty’,andsubmittotheStateuponrequestsuchinformationasmayberequiredtoassurecompliancewiththisSection22ofthisContract.e.IncidentalUse.TheGranteeagreesthat:(1)General.AnyincidentaluseofProjectpropertywillnotexceedthatpermittedunderapplicableFederallawsorregulations,inaccordancewithapplicableFederaldirectives.(2)AlternativeFuelincFacilities.Inaccordancewith49U.S.C.§5323(p),anyincidentaluseofitsfederallyfinancedalternativefuelingfacilitiesandequipmentbynontransitpublicentitiesandprivateentitieswillbepermitted,onlyifthe:(a)TheincidentalusedoesnotinterferewiththeGrantee’sProjectorpublictransportationoperations;(b)TheGranteefullyrecapturesallcostsrelatedtotheincidentalusefromthenontransitpublicentityorprivateentity;(c)TheGranteeusesrevenuesreceivedfromtheincidentaluseinexcessofcostsforplanning,capital,andoperatingexpensesthatareincurredinprovidingpublictransportation;and(d)Privateentitiespayallapplicableexcisetaxesonfuel.f.EncumbranceofProjectProperty.UnlessFTAapprovesotherwiseinwriting,theGranteeagreestomaintainsatisfactorycontinuingcontrolofProjectpropertyasfollows:(1)WrittenTransactions.AbsenttheexpressconsentoftheFederalGovernment,theGranteeagreesthatitwillnotexecuteanytransferoftitle,lease,lien,pledge,mortgage,encumbrance,thirdpartycontract,subcontract,grantanticipationnote,alienation,innovativefinancearrangement(suchasacrossborderlease,leveragedlease,orotherwise),oranyotherobligationpertainingtoProjectproperty,thatinanywaywouldaffectthecontinuingFederalinterestinthatProjectproperty.(2)OralTransactions.AbsenttheexpressconsentoftheFederalGovernment,theGranteeagreesthatitwillnotobligateitselftoanythirdpartywithrespecttoProjectpropertyinanymannerthatwouldadverselyaffectthecontinuingfederalinterestinanyProjectproperty.(3)OtherActions.TheGranteeagreesthatitwillnottakeanyactionthatwouldeitheradverselyaffecttheFederalinterestoradverselyimpairtheGrantee’scontinuingcontroloftheuseofProjectproperty.g.TransferofProjectProperty.TheGranteeunderstandsandagreesasfollows:(1)GranteeRecuest.TheGranteemaytransferanyProjectpropertyfinancedwithFederalassistanceauthorizedunder49U.S.C.chapter53toalocalgovernmentauthoritytobeusedforanypublicpurposewithnofurtherobligationtotheFederalGovernment,providedthetransferisapprovedbytheFederalTransitAdministratorandconformswiththerequirementsof49U.S.C.§5334(h)(1)through5334(h)(3).(2)FederalGovernmentDirection.TheGranteeagreesthattheFederalGovernmentmaydirectthedispositionof,andevenrequiretheGranteetotransfer,titletoanyProjectpropertyfinancedwithFederalassistanceawardedundertheContract.(3)LeasingProjectPropertytoAnotherParty.UnlessETAhasdeterminedordeterminesotherwiseinwriting,iftheGranteeleasesanyProjectpropertytoanotherparty,theGranteeagreestoretainPage26of51 00ownershipoftheleasedProjectproperty,andassuresthatthelesseewillusetheProjectpropertyappropriately,eitherthrouchawrittenleasebetweentheGranteeandlessee,oranothersimilardocument.UponrequestbyVfA,theGranteeagreestoprovideacopyofanyrelevantdocuments.h.DispositionofProjectProperty.‘WithpriorVIAapproval,theGranteemaysell,transfer,orleaseProjectpropertyandusetheproceedstoreducethegrossprojectcostofothereligiblecapitalpublictransportationprojectstotheextentpermittedby49U.S.C.§5334(h)(4).TheGranteealsoagreesthatVIAmayestablishtheusefullifeofProjectproperty,andthatitwilluseProjectpropertycontinuouslyandappropriatelythroughouttheusefullifeofthatproperty.TheGranteeshallcomplywiththeprovisionsoftheSecurityAgreementsetforthinExhibitF;ifused.(1)ProjectPropertyWhoseUsefulLifeHasExpired.WhentheusefullifeofProjectpropertyhasexpired,theGranteeagreestocomplywithVFAsdispositionrequirements.(2)ProjectPropertyPrematurelyWithdrawnfromUse.ForProjectpropertywithdrawnfromappropriateusebeforeitsusefullifehasexpired,theGranteeagreesasfollows:(a)NotificationRequirement.TheGranteeagreestohavetheStatenotifyVIAonbehalfoftheGranteeimmediatelywhenanyProjectpropertyisprematurelywithdrawnfromappropriateuse,whetherbyplannedwithdrawal,misuse,orcasualtyloss.(b)CalculatinetheFairMarketValueofPrematurelyWithdrawnProjectProperty.TheGranteeagreesthattheFederalGovernmentretainsaFederalinterestinthefairmarketvalueofProjectpropertyprematurelywithdrawnfromappropriateuse.TheamountoftheFederalinterestintheProjectpropertyshallbedeEeminedonthebasisoftheratiooftheFederalassistancemadeavailableforthepropertytotheactualcostoftheproperty.TheGranteeagreesthatthefairmarketvalueofProjectpropertyprematurelywithdrawnfromusewillbecalculatedasfollows:1.EquipmentandSupplies.UnlessotherwisedeterminedinwritingbyFTA,theGranteeagreesthatthefairmarketvalueofProjectequipmentandsuppliesshallbecalculatedbystraight-linedepreciation,basedontheusefullifeoftheequipmentorsuppliesasestablishedorapprovedbyPTA.ThefairmarketvalueofProjectequipmentandsuppliesshallbethevalueimmediatelybeforetheoccurrencepromptingthewithdrawaloftheequipmentorsuppliesfromappropriateuse.InthecaseofProjectequipmentorsupplieslostordamagedbyfire,casualty,ornaturaldisaster,thefairmarketvalueshallbecalculatedonthebasisoftheconditionoftheequipmentorsuppliesimmediatelybeforethefire,casualty,ornaturaldisaster,irrespectiveoftheextentofinsurancecoverage.Asauthorizedby49C.f.R.§18.32(b),aStatemayuseitsowndispositionprocedures,providedthatthoseprocedurescomplywiththelawsofthatState.2.RealProperty.TheGranteeagreesthatthefairmarketvalueofrealpropertyfinancedundertheProjectshallbedeterminedbyVIAeitheronthebasisofcompetentappraisalbasedonanappropriatedateapprovedbyVIA,asprovidedby49C.F.R.Part24,bystraightlinedepreciationofimprovementstorealpropertycoupledwiththevalueofthelandasdeterminedbyVIAonthebasisofappraisal,orotherFederallaworregulationsthatmaybeapplicable.3.ExceptionalCircumstances.TheGranteeagreesthattheFederalGovernmentmayrequiretheuseofanothermethodtodeterminethefairmarketvalueofProjectproperty.Inunusualcircumstances,theGranteemayrequestthatanotherreasonablemethodincluding,butnotlimitedto,accelerateddepreciation,comparablesales,orestablishedmarketvalues.Indeterminingwhethertoapprovesucharequest,theFederalGovernmentmayconsideranyactiontaken,omissionmade,orunfortunateoccurrencesufferedbytheGranteepertainingtothepreservationofProjectpropertynolongerusedforappropriatepurposes.Page27of51 CC(c)FinancialOblicationstothefederalGovernment.UnlessotherwiseapprovedinwritingbytheFederalGovernment.theGranteeagreestoremittotheFederalGovernmenttheFederalinterestinthefairmarketvalueofanyProjectpropertyprematurelywithdrawnfromappropriatetise.Inthecaseoffire,casualty,ornaturaldisaster,theGranteemayfulfillitsobligationstoremittheFederalinterestbyeither:1.InvestinganamountequaltotheremainingFederalinterestinlike-kindpropertythatiseligibleforassistancewithinthescopeoftheProjectthatprovidedFederalassistanceforthepropertythathasbeenprematurelyithdrawnfromuse;or2.ReturningtotheFederalGovernmentanamountequaltotheremainingFederalinterestinthewithdrawnProjectproperty.InsuranceProceeds.IftheGranteereceivesinsuranceproceedsasaresultofdamageordestructiontotheProjectproperty,theGranteeanreesto:(1)ApplythoseinsuranceproceedstothecostofreplacingthedamagedordestroyedProjectpropertytakenoutofservice,or(2)ReturntothefederalGovernmentanamountequaltotheremainingFederalinterestinthedamagedordestroyedProjectproperty.j.Transportation-HazardousMaterials.TheGranteeagreestocomplywithapplicablerequirementsofU.S.PipelineandHazardousMaterialsSafetyAdministrationregulations,‘Shippers-GeneralRequirementsforShipmentsandPackagings,”49C.F.R.Part173,inconnectionwiththetransportationofanyhazardousmaterials.k.MisusedorDarnaedProlectProperty.IfanydamagetoProjectpropertyresultsfromabuseormisuseoccurringwiththeGrantee’sknowledgeandconsent,theGranteeagreestorestoretheProjectpropertytoitsoriginalconditionorrefundthevalueoftheFederalinterestinthatproperty,astheFederalGovernmentmayrequire.ResponsibilitiesAfterProjectCloseout.TheGranteeagreesthatProjectcloseoutwillnotchangetheGrantee’sProjectpropertymanagementresponsibilitiesasstatedinSection22ofthisContract,andasmaybesetforthinFederallaws,regulations.anddirectives,excepttotheextenttheFederalGovernmentdeterminesothersiseinwriting.23.INSURANCEInadditiontootherinsurancerequirementsthatmayapply,theGranteeagreesasfollows:a.MinimumRequirements.Ataminimum,theGranteeagreestocomplywiththeinsurancerequirementsnormallyimposedbyitsStateandlocalJaws,regulations,andordinances,excepttotheextentthattheFederalGovernmentdeterminesotherwiseinwriting.1.TheGranteeshallobtain,andmaintainatalltimesduringthetermofthisContract,andtorequireSubgranteestocarry,insuranceinthefollowingkindsandamounts:a)StandardWorker’sCompensationandEmployerLiabilityasrequiredbyStatestatute,includingoccupationaldisease,coveringallemployeeonorofftheworksite,actingwithinthecourseoftheiremployment.b)General,PersonalInjury,andAutomobileLiability(includingbodilyinjury,personalinjury,andpropertydamage)minimumcoverage:i)Combinedsinglelimitof$1,000,000ifwrittenonanoccurrencebasis.ii)AnyaggregatelimitwillnotbelessthanS1.000,000.iii)Combinedsinglelimitof$1,000,000forpolicieswrittenonaclaims-madebasis.Thepolicyshallincludeanendorsement,certificate,orotherevidencethatcoverageextendstwoyearsbeyondtheperformanceperiodoftheagreement.iv)Ifanyaggregatelimitsarereducedbelow$1,000,000becauseoftheclaimsmadeorpaidduringtherequiredpolicyperiod,theGranteeshallimmediatelyobtainadditionalPage28of5l Cinsurancetorestorethefullaggregatelimitandfurnishacertificateorotherdocumentshowingcompliancewiththisprovision.2.TheStateofColoradoshallbenamedasadditionalinsuredonallliabilitypolicies.3.Theinsuranceshallincludeprovisionspreventingcancellationwithout60dayspriornoticetotheStatebycertifiedmail.4.TheGranteeshallprovidecertificatesshowingadequateinsurancecoveragetotheStatewithinsevenworkingdaysofawardorcontractexecution,unlessotherwiseprovided.5.IftheGranteeisa“publicentity”withinthemeaningoftheColoradoGovernmentalImmunityAct,CRS24-10-101,etseq.(“Act”),theGranteeshallatalltimesduringthetermofthisagreementmaintainsuchliabilityinsurance,bycommercialpolicyorself-insurance,asisnecessarytomeetitsliabilitiesundertheAct.UponrequestbytheState,theGranteeshallshowproofofsuchinsurance.6.ProofofinsuranceisalsorequiredwhereappropriatetheGranteeagreestocomplywiththefloodinsurancepurchaserequirementsofsection102(a)ofthefloodDisasterProtectionActof1973,42U.S.C.Section4012(a),withrespecttoanyProjectactivityinvolvingconstructionoracquisition.24.REALPROPERTYForrealpropertyacquiredwithfederalassistance,theGranteeagreesasfollows:a.LandAcquisition.TheGranteeagreestocomplywith49U.S.C.§5324(a),whichrequirescompliancewiththeUniformRelocationAssistanceandRealPropertyAcquisitionPoliciesActof1970,asamended,42U.S.C.§4601etseq.;andwithU.S.DOTregulations,UniformRelocationAssistanceandRealPropertyAcquisitionforFederalandfederallyAssistedPrograms,”49C.F.R.Part24.TheserequirementsapplytoallinterestsinrealpropertyacquiredforProjectpurposesregardlessofFederalparticipationinthecostofthatrealproperty.b.CovenantAssurincNondiscrimination.TheGranteeagreestoincludeacovenantinthetitleoftherealpropertyacquiredfortheProjecttoassurenondiscriminationduringtheusefullifeoftheProject.c.RecordingTitletoRealProperty.TotheextentrequiredbyFTA,theGranteeagreestorecordtheFederalinterestintitletorealpropertyusedinconnectionwiththeProject.d.VIAApprovalofChangesinRealPropertyOwnership.TheGranteeagreesthatitwillnotdisposeof,modifytheuseof,orchangethetermsoftherealpropertytitleoranyotherinterestinthesiteandfacilitiesusedintheProjectwithoutpermissionandinstructionsfromVIA.25.EMPLOYEEPROTECTIONSa.ConstructionActivities.TheGranteeagreestocomply,andassuresthecomplianceofeachthirdpartygranteeandeachSubgranteeatanytieroftheProject,withthefollowinglawsandregulationsprovidingprotectionsforconstructionemployees:(1)Davis-BaconAct,asamended,40U.S.C.§3141etseq.,pursuanttoFTAenablinglegislationrequiringcompliancewiththeDavis-BaconAct,49U.S.C.§5333(a),andimplementingU.S.DOLregulations,LaborStandardsProvisionsApplicabletoContractsGoverningfederallyFinancedandAssistedConstruction(alsoLaborStandardsProvisionsApplicabletoNonconstructionContractsSubjecttotheContractWorkHoursandSafetyStandardsAct),”29C.F.R.Part5;(2)ContractWorkHoursandSafetyStandardsAct,asamended,40U.S.C.§3701etseq.,specifically,thewageandhourrequirementsofsection102ofthatActat40U.S.C.§3702,andimplementingU.S.DOLregulations,‘LaborStandardsProvisionsApplicabletoContractsGoverningFederallyFinancedandAssistedConstruction(alsoLaborStandardsProvisionsApplicabletoNonconstructionContractsSubjecttotheContractWorkHoursandSafetyStandardsAct),”29C.F.R.Part5;andthesafetyrequirementsofsection107ofthatActat40U.S.C.§3704,andimplementingU.S.DOLregulations,‘SafetyandHealthRegulationsforConstruction,”29C.F.R.Part1926;andPage29of51 (3)Copeland“Anti-Kickback’Act,asamended,18U.S.C.§874,andimplementingU.S.DOLregulations,“GranteesandSubgranteesonPublicBuildingorPublicWorkFinancedinWho1eorinpartbyLoansorGrantsfromtheUnitedStates,’29C.f.R.Part3.b.ActivitiesNotInvolvingConstruction.TheGranteeagreestocomply,andassuresthecomplianceofeachthirdpartygranteeandeachSubgranteeatanytieroftheProject,withtheemployeeprotectionrequirenlentsfornonconstructionemployeesoftheContractWorkHoursandSafetyStandardsAct,asamended,40U.S.C.§3701etseq.,inparticularwiththewageandhourrequirementsofsection102ofthatActat40U.S.C.§3702,andwithU.S.DOLregulations,“LaborStandardsProvisionsApplicabletoContractsGoverningfederallyFinancedandAssistedConstruction(alsoLaborStandardsProvisionsApplicabletoNonconstructionContractsSubjecttotheContractWorkHoursandSafetyStandardsAct),”29C.f.R.PartS.c.ActivitiesInvolvingCommerce.TheGranteeagreesthatthefairLaborStandardsAct,29U.S.C.§201etseq.,appliestoemployeesperformingProjectworkinvolvingcommerce.d.PublicTransportationEmployeeProtectiveArrangements.IftheContractfortheProjectindicatesthatpublictransportationemployeeprotectivearrangementsrequiredbyU.S.DOLapplytopublictransportationoperationsperformedinconnectionwiththeProject,theGranteeagreestocomplywiththeapplicablerequirementsforitsProjectasfollows:(1)StandardPublicTransportationEmployeeProtectiveArrangements.TotheextentthattheProjectinvolvespublictransportationoperationsandasrequiredbyFederallaw,theGranteeagreestoimp]ementtheProjectinaccordancewiththetermsandconditionsthattheU.S.SecretaryofLaborhasdeterminedtobefairandequitabletoprotecttheinterestsofanyemployeesaffectedbytheProjectandthatcomplywiththçrequirementsof49U.S.C.§5333(b),andwiththeU.S.DOLguidelines,“Section5333(b),FederalTransitLaw,”29C.F.R.Part215andanyamendmentsthereto.ThesetermsandconditionsareidentifiedinU.S.DOL’scertificationofpublictransportationemployeeprotectivearrangementstoFfA,thedateofwhichappearsintheContractfortheProject.TheGranteeagreestoimplementtheProjectinaccordancewiththeconditionsstatedinthatU.S.DOLcertification.ThatcertificationandanydocumentscitedthereinareincorporatedbyreferenceandmadepartoftheContractfortheProject.TherequirementsofthisSubsection21.d(1)ofthisContractdonotapplytoProjectsforelder]yindividualsorindividua]swithdisabilitiesauthorizedby49U.S.C.§5310(a)(2)orsubsection3012(b)ofSAFETEA-LU,Projectsfornonurbanizedareasauthorizedby49U.S.C.§5311;separatorProjectsfortheover-the-roadbusaccessibilityprogramauthorizedbysection3038ofTEA-21,asamendedbysection3039ofSAFETEA-LU,49U.S.C.§5310note.SeparaterequirementsforthoseProjectsarecontainedinSubsections24.d(2)and),(3),respectively,ofthisContract.[AmendmentstoU.S.DOLguidelines,“Section5333(b),FederalTransitLaw,”29C.F.R.Part215,werepublishedat73Fed.Reg.47046etseq.,August13,2008.].(2)PublicTransportationEmployeeProtectiveArrangementsforElderlyIndividualsandIndividualswithDisabilitiesfortheElderlyIndividualsandIndividualswithDisabilitiesFormulaProgramandPilotProgram.TotheextentthattheU.S.SecretaryofTransportationhasdeterminedordeterminesinthefuturethatemployeeprotectivearrangementsrequiredby49U.S.C.§5333(b)arenecessaryorappropriateforagovernmentalauthoritySubgranteeparticipatingaProjectauthorizedby49U.S.C.§5310(b)(2)orsubsection3012(b)ofSAFETEA-LU,49U.S.C.§5310note,theGranteeagreestocarryouttheProjectincompliancewiththetermsandconditionsdeterminedbytheU.S.SecretaryofLabornecessarytocomplywiththerequirementsof49U.S.C.§5333(b),andtheU.S.DOLguidelines,“Section5333(b),FederalTransitLaw,”at29C.F.R.Part215,andanyamendmentsthereto.ThesetermsandconditionsareidentifiedintheU.S.DOL’scertificationofpublictransportationemployeeprotectivearrangementstoPTA,thedateofwhichappearsintheGrantAgreement.TheGranteeagreestoimplementtheProjectincompliancewiththeconditionsstatedinthatU.S.DOLcertification.ThatU.S.DOLcertificationandanydocumentscitedthereinareincorporatedbyreferenceandmadepartoftheGrantAgreement.Page30of51 ..---—————---.---CC.(3)PublicTransportationEmployeeProtectiveArrangementsforProjectsinNonurbanizedAreasAuthorizedby49U.S.C.§5311.TheGranteeagreestocomplywiththetermsandconditionsoftheSpecialWarrantyfortheNonurbanizedAreaProgramthatismostcurrentasofthedateofexecutionoftheGrantAgreementorCooperati’eAgreementfortheProject,andanyalternativecomparablearrangementsspecifiedbyU.S.DOLforapplicationtotheRecipient’sproject,inaccordancewithU.S.DOLguidelines,“Section5333(b),FederalTransitLaw,”29C.F.R.Part215,andanyrevisionsthereto.[NewamendmentstoU.S.DOLguidelines,“Section5333(b),FederalTransitLaw,”29C.F.R.Part215,werepublishedat73fed.Reg.47046etseq.,August13,2008.]26.ENVIRONMENTALPROTECTIONSTheGranteerecognizesthatmanyfederalandStatelawsimposingenvironmentalandresourceconservationrequirementsmayapplytotheProject.Some,butnotall,ofthemajorFederallawsthatmayaffecttheProjectinclude:theNationalEnvironmentalPolicyActof1969,asamended,42U.S.C.§4321through4335;theCleanAirAct,asamended,42TJ.S.C.§7401through767lqandscatteredsectionsofTitle29,UnitedStatesCode;theCleanWaterAct,asamended,33U.S.C.§1251through1377;theResourceConservationandRecoveryAct,asamended,42U.S.C.§6901through6992k;theComprehensiveEnvironmentalResponse,Compensation,andLiabilityAct,asamended,42U.S.C.§9601through9675,aswellasenvironmentalprovisionswithinTitle23,UnitedStatesCode,and49U.S.C.chapter53.TheGranteealsorecognizesthatU.S.EPA,fHWAandotherFederalagencieshaveissued,andareexpectedtoissue,FederalregulationsanddirectivesthatmayaffecttheProject.Thus,theGranteeagreestocomply,andassuresthecomplianceofeachSubgranteeandeachthirdpartygrantee,withanyapplicableFederallaws,regulationsanddirectivesineffectnoworbecomeeffectiveinthefuture,excepttotheextenttheFederalGovernmentdeterminesotherwiseinwriting.ListedbelowareenvironmentalprovisionsofparticularconcerntoFTA,theStateandtheGrantee.TheGranteeunderstandsandagreesthatthoselawsandregulations,anddirectivesmaynotconstitutetheGrantee’sentireobligationtomeetallFederalenvironmentalandresourceconservationrequirements.a.NationalEnvironmentalPolicy.FederalassistanceiscontingentupontheGrantee’sfacilitatingfTA’scompliancewithallapplicablerequirementsandimplementingregulationsoftheNationalEnvironmentalPolicyActof1969,asamended,(NEPA)42U.S.C.§4321through4335(asrestrictedby42U.S.C.§5159,ifapplicable);ExecutiveOrderNo.11514,asamended,“ProtectionandEnhancementofEnvironmentalQuality,”42U.S.C.§4321note;FTAstatutoryrequirementsat49U.S.C.§5324(b);U.S.CouncilonEnvironmentalQualityregulationspertainingtocompliancewithNEPA,40C.F.R.Parts1500through1508;andjointFHWAJFTAregulations,“EnvironmentalImpactandRelatedProcedures,”23C.F.R.Part771and49C.F.R.Part622,andfederalenvironmentalprotectionregulationsthatmaybepromulgatedatalaterdate.TheGranteeagreestocomplywith23U.S.C.§139and326asapplicable,andimplementthoserequirementsinaccordancewiththeprovisionsofjointFHWA]FTAfinalguidance,“SAFETEA-LUEnvironmentalReviewProcess(PublicLaw109-59),”71fed.Reg.66576etseq.,November15,2006,andanysubsequentapplicableFederaldirectivesthatmaybeissuedatalaterdate,excepttotheextentthatFfAdeterminesotherwiseinwriting.b.AirQuality.ExcepttotheextenttheFederalGovernmentdeterminesotherwiseinwriting,theGranteeagreestocomplywithallapplicablefederallawsandregulationsinaccordancewithapplicableFederaldirectivesimplementingtheCleanAirAct,asamended,42U.S.C.§7401through7671q.Specifically:(1)TheGranteeagreestocomplywiththeapplicablerequirementsofsection176(c)oftheCleanAirAct,42U.S.C.§7506(c),consistentwiththejointfHWAJFTAdocument,“InterimGuidanceforImplementingKeySAFETEA-LUProvisionsonPlanning,Environment,andAirQualityforJointFHWAJVfAAuthorities,”datedSeptember2,2005,andinaccordancewithanyapplicableFederaldirectivesthatmaybeissuedatalaterdate;tocomplywithU.S.EPAregulations,“ConformitytoStateorFederalImplementationPlansofTransportationPlans,Programs,andProjectsDeveloped,FundedorApprovedUnderTitle23US.C.ortheFederalTransitAct,”40C.F.R.Part51,SubpartT;and“DeterminingConformityofFederalActionstoStateorFederalImplementationPlans,”40C.F.R.Page31ofSl CPart93,andanysubsequentfederalconformityregulationsthatmayhepromulgated.TosupporttherequisiteairqualityconformityfindingfortheProject,theGranteeagreestoimplementeachairqualitymitigationorcontrolmeasureincorporatedintheProject.TheGranteefurtheragreesthatanyProjectidentifiedinanapplicableStateImplementationPlan(SIP)asaTransportationControlMeasurewillbewhollyconsistentwiththedesignconceptandscopeoftheProjectdescribedintheSIP.(2)U.S.EPAalsoimposesrequirementsimplementingtheCleanAirAct,asamended,whichmayapplytopublictransportationoperators,particularlyoperatorsoflargepublictransportationbusfleets.Accordingly,theGranteeagreestocomplywiththefollowingU.S.EPAregulationstotheextenttheyapplytotheProject:“ControlofAirPollutionfromMobileSources,”40C.F.R.Part$5;“ControlofAirPollutionfromNewandIn-UseMotorVehiclesandNewandIn-UseMotorVehicleEngines,”40C.F.R.Part86;and“FuelEconomyofMotorVehicles,”40C.f.R.Part600.(3)TheGranteeagreestocomplywiththenoticeofviolatingfacilityprovisionsofSection306oftheCleanAirAct,asamended,42U.S.C.§7414,andfacilitatecompliancewithExecutiveOrderNo.11738,“AdministrationoftheCleanAirActandtheFederalWaterPollutionControlActwithRespecttofederalContracts,Grants,orLoans,”42U.S.C.§7606note.c.CleanWater.ExcepttotheextenttheFederalGovernmentdeterminesotherwiseinwriting,theGranteeagreestocomplywithallapplicableFederallawsandregulationsaccordancewithapplicableFederaldirectivesimplementingtheCleanWaterAct,asamended,33U.S.C.§1251through1377.Specifically:(1)TheGranteeagreestoprotectundergroundsourcesofdrinkingwaterConsistentwiththeprovisionsoftheSafeDrinkingWaterActof1974,asamended,42U.S.C.§300fthrough300j-6.(2)TheGranteeagreestocomplywiththenoticeofviolatingfacilityprovisionsofSection508oftheCleanWaterAct,asamended,33U.S.C.§136$,andfacilitatecompliancewithExecutiveOrderNo.11738,“AdministrationoftheCleanAirActandtheFederalWaterPollutionControlActwithRespecttoFederalContracts,Grants,orLoans,”42U.S.C.§7606note.ci.WildandScenicRivers.TheGranteeagreestocomplywithapplicableprovisionsoftheWildandScenicRiversActof196$,asamended,16U.S.C.§1271through1287,relatingtoprotectingcomponentsofthenationalwildandscenicriverssystem;andtotheextentapplicable,withU.S.ForestServiceregulations,“WildandScenicRivers,”36C.F.R.Part297,andwithU.S.BureauofLandManagementregulations,“ManagementAreas,”43C.F.R.Part8350.e.EndangeredSpeciesandFisheriesConservation.TheGranteeagreestocomplywithprotectionsforendangeredspeciestheEndangeredSpeciesActof1973,asamended,16U.S.C.§1531through1544,andtheMagnusonStevensFisheriesConservationAct,asamended,16U.S.C.§1801etseq.f.HistoricPreservation.(1)TheGranteeagreesthatinimplementingitsProject,itwillnotuseanylandfromahistoricsitethatisonoreligibleforinclusionontheNationalRegisterofHistoricPlaces,unlesstheFederalGovernmentmakesthefindingsrequiredby49U.S.C.§303.(2)TheGranteeagreestoencouragecompliancewiththeFederalhistoricandarchaeologicalpreservationrequirementsofsection106oftheNationalHistoricPreservationAct,asamended,16U.S.C.§470f;ExecutiveOrderNo.11593,“ProtectionandEnhancementoftheCulturalEnvironment,”16U.S.C.§470note;andtheArchaeologicalandHistoricPreservationActof1974,asamended,16U.S.C.§469athrough469c,asfollows:(a)InaccordancewithU.S.AdvisoryCouncilonHistoricPreservationregulations,“ProtectionofHistoricandCulturalProperties,”36C.F.R.Part800,theGranteeagreestoconsultwiththeStateHistoricPreservationOfficerconcerninginvestigationstoidentifypropertiesandresourcesincludedoreligiblePage32of51 forinclusionintheNationalRegisterofHistoricPlacesthatmaybeaffectedbytheProject,andagreestonotifyFTAofaffectedproperties.(b)TheGranteeagreestocomplywithallapplicableFederalregulationsanddirectivestoavoidormitigateadverseeffectsonthosehistoricproperties,excepttotheextenttheFederalGovernmentdeterminesotherwiseinwriting.g.IndianSacredSites.TheGranteeagreestofacilitatecompliancewiththepreservationofplacesandobjectsofreligiousimportancetoAmericanIndians,Eskimos,Aleuts,andNativeHawaiians,pursuanttotheAmericanIndianReligiousFreedomAct,42U.S.C.§1996,andwithExecutiveOrderNo.13007,“IndianSacredSites,”42U.S.C.§1996note,excepttotheextentthatthefederalGovernmentdeterminesotherwiseinwriting.27.ENERGYCONSERVATIONTheGranteeagreestocomplywithanymandatoryenergyefficiencystandardsandpoliciesofapplicableStateenergyconservationplansissuedinaccordancewiththeEnergyPolicyandConservationAct,asamended,42u.s.c.§6321etseq.excepttotheextentthattheFederalGovernmentdeterminesotherwiseinwriting.Totheextentapplicable,theGranteeagreestoperformanenergyassessmentforanybuildingconstructed,reconstructed,ormodifiedwithFIAassistance,asprovidedinVTAregulations,“RequirementsforEnergyAssessments,”49C.F.R.Part622,SubpartC.28.CHARTERSERVICEOPERATIONSTheGranteeagreesthatneitheritnoranypublictransportationoperatorperformingWorkinconnectionwithaProjectfinancedunder49U.S.C.chapter53orunder23U.S.C.§133or142willengageincharterserviceoperations,exceptasauthorizedby49U.S.C.§5323(d)andVTAregulations,“CharterService,”49C.F.R.Part604,andanyCharterServiceregulationsorFTAdirectivesthatmaybeissued,excepttotheextentthatFTAdeterminesotherwiseinwriting.AnycharterserviceagreementrequiredbyFTAregulationsisincorporatedbyreferenceandmadepartoftheContractfortheProject.TheGranteeunderstandsandagreesthatinadditiontoanyremedyspecifiedinthecharterserviceagreement,ifapatternofviolationsofthatagreementisfound,theviolatorwillbebarredfromreceivingFederaltransitassistanceinanamotinttobedeterminedbyFTAorU.S.DOT.29.SCHOOLTRANSPORTATIONOPERATIONSTheGranteeagreesthatneitheritnoranypublictransportationoperatorperformingWorkinconnectionwithaProjectfinancedunder49U.S.C.chapter53,orunder23U.S.C.§133or142willengageinschooltransportationoperationsforthetransportationofstudentsorschoolpersonnelexclusivelyincompetitionwithprivateschooltransportationoperators,exceptasauthorizedby49U.S.C.§5323(t)or(g),asapplicable,andFl’Aregulations,“SchoolBusOperations,”49C.F.R.Part605,andanysubsequentSchoolTransportationOperationsregulationsorF1’Adirectivesthatmaybeissued,excepttotheextentthatFTAdeterminesotherwiseinwriting.AnyschooltransportationoperationsagreementrequiredbyFTAregulationsisincorporatedbyreferenceandmadepartoftheContractfortheProject.TheGranteeunderstandsandagreesthatifitoranoperatorviolatesthatschooltransportationoperationsagreement,theviolatorwillbebarredfromreceivingFederaltransitassistanceinanamountFl’Aconsidersappropriate.30.METRICSYSTEMTotheextentU.S.DOTorFTAdirects,theGranteeagreestousethemetricsystemofmeasurementinitsProjectactivities,inaccordancewiththeMetricConversionAct,asamendedbytheOmnibusTradeandCompetitivenessAct,15U.S.C.§205aetseq.;ExecutiveOrderNo.12770,“MetricusageinFederalGovernmentPrograms,”15U.S.C.§205anote;andU.S.DOTorFTAregulationsanddirectives.Aspracticableandfeasible,theGranteeagreestoacceptproductsandserviceswithdimensionsexpressedinthemetricsystemofmeasurement.Page33of51 C.C31.SUBSTANCEABUSETotheextentapplicable,theGranteeagreestocomplywiththefollowingFederalregulations:a.Drug-freeWorkplace.U.S.DOTregulations,“GovernmentwideRequirementsforDrug-FreeWorkplace(FinancialAssistance),49C.f.R.Part32,thatimplementtheDrug-FreeWorkplaceActof1988,41U.S.C.§701etseq.b.AlcoholIvlisuseandProhibitedDrugUse.PTAregulations,“PreventionofAlcoholMisuseandProhibitedDrugUseinTransitOperations,”49C.f.R.Part655,thatimplement49U.S.C.§5331.32.fEDERAL“$1COIN”REQUIREMENTSTotheextentrequiredbytheFederalGovernment,theGranteeagreestocomplywiththeprovisionsofSection104ofthePresidential$1CoinActof2005,31U.S.C.§5112(p),inthattheGrantee’spropertyrequiringtheuseofcoinsorcurrencywillbefullycapableofacceptinganddispensing$1coinsinconnectionwiththatuse.TheGranteea]soagreestodisplaysignsandnoticesdenotingthecapabilityofitsequipmentandfacilitiesonthepremiseswherecoinsorcurrencyareacceptedordispensed,includingoneachvendingmachine.33.SEATBELTUSEInaccordancewithExecutiveOrderNo.13043,“IncreasingSeatBeltUseintheUnitedStates,”April16,1997,23U.S.C.§402note,theGranteeisencouragedtoadoptandpromoteon-the-jobseatbeltusepoliciesandprogramsforitsemployeesandotherpersonnelthatoperatecompany-owned,rented,orpersonallyoperatedvehicles,andtoincludethisprovisioninanythirdpartycontracts,thirdpartysubcontracts,orsubcontractsinvolvingtheProject.34.PROTECTIONOFSENSITIVESECURITYINFORMATIONTotheextentapplicable,theGranteeagreestocomplywith49U.S.C.§40119(b)andimplementingU.S.DOTregulations,“ProtectionofSensitiveSecurityInformation,”49C.f.R.Part15,andwith49U.S.C.§114(s)andimplementingDepartmentofHomelandSecurity,TransportationSecurityAdministrationregulations,‘ProtectionofSensitiveSecurityInformation,”49C.F.R.Part1520.35.DISPUTES,BREACHES,DEFAULTS,OROTHERLITIGATIONTheGranteeagreesthatFTAhasavestedinterestinthesettlementofanydispute,breach,default,orlitigationinvolvingtheProject.Accordingly:a.NotificationtoFfA.TheGranteeagreestonotifyFFAinwritingofanycurrentorprospectivemajordispute,breach,default,orlitigationthatmayaffecttheFederalGovernment’sinterestsintheProjectorthefederalGovernment’sadministrationorenforcementofFederallawsorregulations.iftheGranteeseekstonamethefederalGovernmentasapartytolitigationforanyreason,inanyforum,theGranteeagreestoinformFTAinwritingbeforedoingso.EachnoticetoPTAunderthisSectionshallbesent,ataminimum,totheFfARegionalCounselwithinwhoseRegionthegranteeoperatesitspublictransportationsystemorimplementstheProject.b.federalInterestinRecovery.TheFederalGovernmentretainstherighttoaproportionateshare,basedonthepercentageofthefederalshareawardedfortheProject,ofproceedsderivedfromanythirdpartyrecovery,exceptthattheGranteemayreturnanyliquidateddamagesrecoveredtoitsProjectAccountinlieuofreturningtheFederalsharetothefederalGovernment.c.Enforcement.TheGranteeagreestopursuealllegalrightsprovidedwithinanythirdpartycontract.Page34of51 C d.FTAConcurrence.FfAreservestherighttoconcurinanycompromiseorsettlementofanyclaiminvolvingtheProjectandtheGrantee.e.AlternativeDisputeResolution.FTAencouragestheGranteetousealternativedisputeresolutionprocedures,asmaybeappropriate.36.STATEtVIDECONTRACTMANAGEMENTSYSTEMifthemaximumamountpayabletoGranteeunderthisAgreementis$100,000orgreater.eitherontheEffectiveDateoratanytimethereafter,this§36applies.Granteeagreestobegoverned,andtoabide,bytheprovisionsofCRS§24-102-205,§24-102-206,§24-103-601,§24-103.5-101and§24-105-102concerningthemonitoringofvendorperformanceonstatecontractsandinclusionofcontractperformanceinformationinastatewidecontractmanagementsystem.GRANTEEperformanceshallbesubjecttoEvaluationandReviewinaccordancewiththetermsandconditionsofthisContract,Statelaw,includingCRS§24-103.5-101,andStateFiscalRules,PoliciesandGuidance.EvaluationandReviewofGRANTEEperformanceshallhepartofthenormalcontractadministrationprocessandGRANTEEperformancewillbesystematicallyrecordedinthestatewideContractManagementSystem.AreasofEvaluationandReviewshallinclude,butshallnotbelimitedtoquality,costandtimeliness.CollectionofinformationrelevanttotheperformanceofGRANTEEobligationsunderthisContractshallbedeterminedbythespecificrequirementsofsuchobligationsandshallincludefactorstailoredtomatchtherequirementsofGRANTEEobligations.SuchperformanceinformationshallheenteredintothestatewideContractManagementSystematintervalsestablishedhereinandafinalEvaluation,ReviewandRatingshallberenderedwithin30daysoftheendoftheContractterm.GRANTEEshallbenotifiedfollowingeachperformanceEvaluationandReview,andshalladdressorcorrectanyidentifiedprobleminatimelymannerandmaintainworkprogress.ShouldthefinalperformanceEvaluationandReviewdeterminethatGRANTEEdemonstratedagrossfailuretomeettheperformancemeasuresestablishedhereunder,theExecutiveDirectoroftheColoradoDepartmentofPersonnelandAdministration(ExecutiveDirector),uponrequestbytheGrantee,andshowingofgoodcause,maydebarGRANTEEandprohibitGRANTEEfrombiddingonfuturecontracts.GRANTEEmaycontestthefinalEvaluation,ReviewandRatingby:(a)filingrebuttalstatements,whichmayresultineitherremovalorcorrectionoftheevaluation(CRS§24-105-102(6)),or(b)underCRS§24-105-102(6),exercisingthedebarmentprotestandappealrightsprovidedinCRS§24-109-l06,107,201or202,whichmayresultinthereversalofthedebarmentandreinstatementofGRANTEE,bytheExecutiveDirector,uponshowingofgoodcause.37.OPTIONLETTERTOEXTENDPROVISIONSi.OptiontoExtendTheStatemayunilaterallyrequirecontinuedperformanceforanadditionaloneyearperiodatthesameratesandsametermsspecifiedintheGrant.IftheStateexercisesthisoption,itshallprovidewrittennoticetoGranteeatleast30dayspriortotheendofthecurrentGrantterminformsubstantiallyequivalenttoExhibitB.ifexercised,theprovisionsoftheOptionLettershallbecomepartofandbeincorporatedintothisGrant.ThetotaldurationofthisGrant,includingtheexerciseofanyoptionsunderthisclause,shallnotexceedthreeyears.ii.OptionforPhasedPerformanceTheStatemayunilaterallyrequiretheGranteetobeginperformanceonthenextphaseoftheProjectasoutlinedinScopeofWorkinExhibitAatthesameratesandsametermsspecifiedintheGrant.IftheStateexercisesthisoption,itshallprovidewrittennoticetoGranteeinaformsubstantiallyequivalenttoExhibitB.Ifexercised,theprovisionsoftheOptionLettershallbecomepartofandbeincorporatedintothisGrant.38.CONFLICTSOFINTERESTGranteeshallnotengageinanybusinessorpersonalactivitiesorpracticesormaintainanyrelationshipswhichconflictinanywaywiththefullperformanceofGrantee’sobligationshereunder.GranteeacknowledgesthatwithrespecttothisGrant,eventheappearanceofaconflictofinterestisharmfultothePage35of5l C0State’sinterests.AbsenttheState’spriortvrittenapproval,Granteeshallrefrainfromanypractices,activitiesorrelationshipsthatreasonablyappeartobeinconflictwiththefullperformanceofGrantee’sobligationstotheStatehereunder.Ifaconflictorappearanceexists,orifGranteeisuncertainwhetheraconflictortheappearanceofaconflictofinterestexists,GranteeshallsubmittotheStateadisclosurestatementsettingforththerelevantdetailsfortheState’sconsideration.FailuretopromptlysubmitadisclosurestatementortofollowtheState’sdirectioninregardtotheapparentconflictconstitutesabreachofthisGrant.39.REPRESENTATIONSANDWARRANTIESGranteemakesthefollowingspecificrepresentationsandwarranties,eachofwhichwasreliedonbytheStateinenterinrintothisGrant.A.StandardandMannerofPerformanceGranteeshallperformitsobligationshereunderinaccordancewiththehigheststandardsofcare,skillanddiligenceintheindustry,tradesorprofessionandinthesequenceandmannersetforthinthisGrant.B.LegalAuthority—GranteeandGranteesSignatoryGranteewarrantsthatitpossessesthelegalauthoritytoenterintothisGrantandthatithastakenallactionsrequiredbyitsprocedures,by-laws,and/orapplicablelawstoexercisethatauthority,andtolawfullyauthorizeitsundersignedsignatorytoexecutethisGrant,oranypartthereof,andtobindGranteetoitsterms.IfrequestedbytheState,GranteeshallprovidetheStatewithproofofGrantee’sauthoritytoenterintothisGrantwithin15daysofreceivingsuchrequest.C.Licenses,Permits,Etc.GranteerepresentsandwarrantsthatasoftheEffectiveDateithas,andthatatalltimesduringthetermhereofitshallhave,atitssoleexpense,alllicenses,certifications,approvals,insurance,permits,andotherauthorizationrequiredbylawtoperformitsobligationshereunder.Granteewarrantsthatitshallmaintainallnecessarylicenses,certifications,approvals,insurance,permits,andotherauthorizationsrequiredtoproperlyperformthisGrant,withoutreimbursementbytheStateorotheradjustmentinGrantFunds.Additiona]ly,allemployeesandagentsofGranteeperformingServicesunderthisGrantshallholdallrequiredlicensesorcertifications,ifany,toperformtheirresponsibilities.Grantee,ifaforeigncorporationorotherforeignentitytransactingbusinessintheStateofColorado,furtherwarrantsthatitcurrentlyhasobtainedandshallmaintainanyapplicablecertificateofauthoritytotransactbusinessintheStateofColoradoandhasdesignatedaregisteredagentinColoradotoacceptserviceofprocess.Anyrevocation,withdrawalornon-renewaloflicenses,certifications,approvals,insurance,permitsoranysuchsimilarrequirementsnecessaryforGranteetoproperlyperformthetermsofthisGrantshallbedeemedtobeamaterialbreachbyGranteeandconstitutegroundsforterminationofthisGrant.40.GOVERNMENTALIMMUNITYNotwithstandinganyotherprovisiontothecontrary,nothinghereinshallconstituteawaiver,expressorimplied,ofanyoftheimmunities,rights,benefits,protection,orotherprovisionsoftheColoradoGovernmentalImmunityAct,CRS§24-10-101,etseq.,asamended.LiabilityforclaimsforinjuriestopersonsorpropertyarisingfromthenegligenceoftheStateofColorado,itsdepartments,institutions,agencies,boards,officials,andemployeesiscontrolledandlimitedbytheprovisionsoftheGovernmentalImmunityActandtheriskmanagementstatutes,CRS§24-30-1501,etseq.,asamended.41.GENERALPROVISIONSA.AssignmentandSubgrantsGrantee’srightsandobligationshereunderarepersonalandmaynotbetransferred,assignedorsubgrantedwithouttheprior,writtenconsentoftheState.Anyattemptatassignment,transfer,subgrantingwithoutsuchconsentshallbevoid.Allassignments,subgrants,orSubgranteesapprovedbyGranteeortheStatearesubjecttoalloftheprovisionshereof.Granteeshallbesolelyresponsibleforallaspectsofsubgrantingarrangementsandperformance.B.BindingEffectExceptasotherwiseprovidedin§20(A),allprovisionshereincontained,includingthebenefitsandburdens,shallextendtoandbebindingupontheParties’respectiveheirs,legalrepresentatives,successors,andassigns.Page36of51 C.CaptionsThecaptionsandheadingsinthisGrantareforconvenienceofreferenceonly,andshallnotbeusedtointerpret,define,orlimititsprovisions.D.CounterpartsThisGrantmaybeexecutedinmultipleidenticaloriginalcounterparts,allofwhichshallconstituteoneagreement.E.EntireUnderstandingThisGratitrepresentsthecompleteintegrationofallunderstandingsbetweenthePartiesandallpriorrepresentationsandunderstandings,oralorwritten,aremergedherein.Priororcontemporaneousadditions,deletions,orotherchangesheretoshallnothaveanyforceoraffectwhatsoever,unlessembodiedherein.F.Indemnification-GeneralGranteeshallindemnify,save,andholdharmlesstheState,itsemployeesandagents,againstanyandallclaims,damages,liabilityandcourtawardsincludingcosts,expenses,andattorneyfeesandrelatedcosts,incurredasaresultofanyactoromissionbyGrantee,oritsemployees,agents,Subgrantees,orassigneespursuanttothetermsofthisGrant;however,theprovisionshereofshallnotbeconstruedorinterpretedasawaiver,expressorimplied,ofanyoftheimmunities,rights,benefits,protection,orotherprovisions,oftheColoradoGovernmentalImmunityAct,CRS§24-10-101etseq.,ortheFederalTortClaimsAct,28U.S.C.2671etseq.,asapplicable,asnoworhereafteramended.G.JurisdctionandVenueAllsuits,actions,orproceedingsrelatedtothisGrantshallbeheldintheStateofColoradoandexclusivevenueshallbeintheCityandCountyofDenver.H.Modificationi.BythePartiesExceptasspecificallyprovidedinthisGrant,modificationsofthisGrantshallnotbeeffectiveunlessagreedtoinwritingbybothpartiesinanamendmenttothisGrant,properlyexecutedandapprovedinaccordancewithapp]icableColoradoStatelaw,StatefiscalRules,andOfficeoftheStateControllerPolicies,including,butnotlimitedto,thepolicyentitledIvIODIFICATIONSOFGRANTS-TOOLSANDFORMS.ii.ByOperationofLawThisGrantissubjecttosuchmodificationsasmayberequiredbychangesinFederalorColoradoStatelaw,ortheirimplementingregulations.AnysuchrequiredmodificationautomaticallyshallbeincorporatedintoandbepartofthisGrantontheeffectivedateofsuchchange,asiffullysetforthherein.I.OrderofPrecedenceTheprovisionsofthisGrantshallgoverntherelationshipoftheStateandGrantee.IntheeventofconflictsorinconsistenciesbetweenthisGrantanditsexhibitsandattachmentsincluding,butnotlimitedto,thoseprovidedbyGrantee,suchconflictsorinconsistenciesshallberesolvedbyreferencetothedocumentsinthefollowingorderofpriority:i.FederalLawsandregulations,ii.ColoradoSpecialProvisions,Ill.TheprovisionsofmainbodyofthisAureement,iv.ExhibitA(ScopeofWorkandBudget),v.ExhibitC(OptionLetter)vi.Otherexhibitsindescendingorderoftheirattachment(ifused).J.SeverabilityProvidedthisGrantcanbeexecutedandperformanceoftheobligationsofthePartiesaccomplishedwithinitsintent,theprovisionshereofareseverableandanyprovisionthatisdeclaredinvalidorbecomesinoperableforanyreasonshallnotaffectthevalidityofanyotherprovisionhereof.K.SurvivalofCertainGrantTermsNotwithstandinganythinghereintothecontrary,provisionsofthisGrantrequiringcontinuedperformance,compliance,oreffectafterterminationhereof,shallsurvivesuchterminationandshallbeenforceablebytheStateifGranteefailstoperformorcomplyasrequired.L.TaxesPage37of51 pTheStateisexemptfromallfederalexcisetaxesunderIRCChapter32(No.84-730123K)andfromallStateandlocalgovernmentsalesandusetaxesunderCRS§39-26-l01and201etseq.SuchexemptionsapplywhenmaterialsarepurchasedorservicesrenderedtobenefittheState;providedhowever,thatcertainpoliticalsubdivisions(e.g.,CityofDenver)mayrequirepaymentofsalesorusetaxeseventhoughtheproductorserviceisprovidedtotheState.GranteeshallbesolelyliableforpayingsuchtaxesastheStateisprohibitedfrompayingfororreimbursingGranteeforthem.M.ThirdPartyBeneficiariesEnforcementofthisGrantandallrightsandobligationshereunderarereservedsolelytotheParties,andnottoanythirdparty.AnyservicesorbenefitswhichthirdpartiesreceiveasaresultofthisGrantareincidentaltotheGrant,anddonotcreateanyrightsforsuchthirdparties.N.WaiverWaiverofanybreachofaterm,provision,orrequirementofthisGrant,oranyrightorremedyhereunder,whetherexplicitlyorbylackofenforcement,shallnotbeconstruedordeemedasawaiverofanysubsequentbreachofsuchterm,provisionorrequirement,orofanyotherterm,provision,orrequirement.0.CORADisclosureTotheextentnotprohibitedbyfederallaw,thisGrantandtheperformancemeasuresandstandardsunderCRS§24-103.5-101,ifany,aresubjecttopublicreleasethroughtheColoradoOpenRecordsAct,CRS§24-72-101,etseq.THEREMAINDEROfTHISPAGEINTENTIONALLYLEFTBLANKPage38of51 C042.SPECIALPROVISIONSTheSpecialProvisionsapplytoallAgreementsexceptwherenotedinitalics.1.CONTROLLER’SAPPROVAL.CRS§24-30-202(I).ThisAgreementshallnotbedeemedvaliduntilithasbeenapprovedbytheColoradoStateControllerordesignee.2.FUNDAVAILABILITY.CRS§24-30-202(5.5).FinancialobligationsoftheStatepayableafterthecurrentfiscalyeararecontingentuponfundsforthatpurposebeingappropriated,budgeted,andotherwisemadeavailable.3.GOVERNMENTALIMMUNITY.NotermorconditionofthisAgreementshallbeconstruedorinterpretedasawaiver,expressorimplied,ofanyoftheimmunities,rights,benefits,protections,orotherprovisions,oftheColoradoGovernmentalImmunityAct,CRS§24-10-101etseq.,ortheFederalTortClaimsAct,28U.S.C.§l346(b)and2671etseq.,asapplicablenoworhereafteramended.4.INDEPENDENTCONTRACTORTheGranteeshallperformitsdutieshereunderasanindependentcontractorandnotasanemployee.NeitherGranteenoranyagentoremployeeofGranteeshallbedeemedtobeanagentoremployeeoftheState.TheGranteeanditsemployeesandagentsarenotentitledtounemploymentinsuranceorworkerscompensationbenefitsthroughtheStateandtheStateshallnotpayfororotherwiseprovidesuchcoveragefortheGranteeoranyofitsagentsoremployees.UnemploymentinsurancebenefitsshallbeavailabletotheGranteeanditsemployeesandagentsonlyifsuchcoverageismadeavailablebytheGranteeorathirdparty.TheGranteeshallpaywhendueallapplicableemploymenttaxesandincometaxesandlocalheadtaxesincurredpursuanttothisAgreement.TheGranteeshallnothaveauthorization,expressorimplied,tobindtheStatetoanyAgreement,liabilityorunderstanding,exceptasexpresslysetforthherein.TheGranteeshall(a)provideandkeepinforceworkers’compensationandunemploymentcompensationinsuranceintheamountsrequiredbylaw,(b)provideproofthereofwhenrequestedbytheState,and(c)besolelyresponsibleforitsactsandthoseofitsemployeesandagents.5.COMPLIANCEWITHLAW.TheGranteeshallstrictlycomplywithallapplicablefederalandStatelaws,rules,andregulationsineffectorhereafterestablished,including,withoutlimitation,lawsapplicabletodiscriminationandunfairemploymentpractices.6.CHOICEOFLAW.Coloradolaw,andrulesandregulationsissuedpursuantthereto,shallbeappliedintheinterpretation,execution,andenforcementofthisAgreement.Anyprovisionincludedorincorporatedhereinbyreferencewhichconflictswithsaidlaws,rules,andregulationsshallbenullandvoid.AnyprovisionincorporatedhereinbyreferencewhichpurportstonegatethisoranyotherSpecialProvisioninwholeorinpartshallnotbevalidorenforceableoravailableinanyactionatlaw,whetherbywayofcomplaint,defense,orotherwise.AnyprovisionrenderednullandvoidbytheoperationofthisprovisionshallnotinvalidatetheremainderofthisAgreement,totheextentcapableofexecution.7.BINDINGARBITRATIONPROHIBITED.TheStateofCqloradodoesnotagreetobindingarbitrationbyanyextra-judicialbodyorperson.Anyprovisiontothecontraryinthiscontactorincorporatedhereinbyreferenceshallbenullandvoid.8.SOFTWAREPIRACYPROHIBITION.Governor’sExecutiveOrderU00200.StateorotherpublicfundspayableunderthisAgreementshallnotbeusedfortheacquisition,operation,ormaintenanceofcomputersoftwareinviolationoffederalcopyrightlawsorapplicablelicensingrestrictions.TheGranteeherebycertifiesandwarrantsthat,duringthetermofthisAgreementandanyextensions,TheGranteehasandshallmaintaininplaceappropriatesystemsandcontrolstopreventsuchimproperuseofpublicfunds.IftheStatedeterminesthatGranteeisinviolationofthisprovision,theStatemayexerciseanyremedyavailableatlaworinequityorunderthisAgreement,including,withoutlimitation,immediateterminationofthisAgreementandanyremedyconsistentwithfederalcopyrightlawsorapplicablelicensingrestrictions.Page39of5l CC9.EMPLOYEEFINANCIALINTEREST.CRS§24-18-2O1and24-50-507.Thesignatoriesaverthattotheirknowledge,noemployeeoftheStatehasanypersonalorbeneficialinterestwhatsoeverintheserviceorpropertydescribedinthisAgreement.TheGranteehasnointerestandshallnotacquireanyinterest,directorindirect,thatwouldconflictinanymannerordegreewiththeperformanceofGrantee’sservicesandGranteeshallnotemployanypersonhavingsuchknowninterests.10.VENDOROFFSET.CRS§24-30-202(1)and24-30-202.4.[NotApplicabletointergovernmentalagreements]SubjecttoCRS§24-30-202.4(3.5),theStateControllermaywithholdpaymentundertheState’svendoroffsetinterceptsystemfordebtsowedtoStateagenciesfor:(a)unpaidchildsupportdebtsorchildsupportarrearages;(b)unpaidbalancesoftax,accruedinterest,orotherchargesspecifiedinCRS§39-21-101,etseq.;(c)unpaidloansduetotheStudentLoanDivisionoftheDepartmentofHigherEducation;(d)amountsrequiredtobepaidtotheUnemploymentCompensationFund;and(e)otherunpaiddebtsowingtotheStateasaresultoffinalagencydeterminationorjudicialaction.11.PUBLICCONTRACTSFORSERVICES.CRS§8-17.5-101.[NotApplicabletoAgreementsrelatingtotheoffer,issuance,orsaleofsecurities,investmentadvisoryservicesorfundmanagementservices,sponsoredprojects,intergovernmentalAgreements,orinformationtechnologyservicesorproductsandservices]TheGranteecertifies,warrants,andagreesthatitdoesnotknowinglyemployorcontractwithanillegalalienwhoshallperformworkunderthisAgreementandshallconfirmtheemploymenteligibilityofallemployeeswhoarenewlyhiredforemploymentintheUnitedStatestoperformworkunderthisAgreement,throughparticipationintheE-VerifyProgramortheStateprogramestablishedpursuanttoCRS§8-l7.5-102(5)(c),TheGranteeshallnotknowinglyemployorcontractwithanillegalalientoperformworkunderthisAgreementorenterintoacontractwithaSubcontractorthatfailstocertifyto.theGranteethattheSubcontractorshallnotknowinglyemployorcontractwithanil]egalalientoperformworkunderthisAgreement.TheGrantee(a)shallnotuseE-VerifyProgramorStateprogramprocedurestoundertakepre-employmentscreeningofjobapplicantswhilethisAgreementisbeingperformed,(b)shallnotifytheSubcontractorandthecontractingStateagencywithinthreedaysiftheGranteehasactualknowledgethataSubcontractorisemployingorcontractingwithanillegalalienforworkunderthisAgreement,(c)shallterminatethesubcontractifaSubcontractordoesnotstopemployingorcontractingwiththeillegalalienwithinthreedaysofreceivingthenotice,and(d)shallcomplywithreasonablerequestsmadeinthecourseofaninvestigation,undertakenpursuanttoCRS§8-17.5-102(5),bytheColoradoDepartmentofLaborandEmployment.IftheGranteeparticipatesintheStateprogram,theGranteeshalldelivertothecontractingStateagency,InstitutionofHigherEducationorpoliticalsubdivision,awritten,notarizedaffirmation,affirmingthattheGranteehasexaminedthelegalworkstatusofsuchemployee,andshallcomplywithalloftheotherrequirementsoftheStateprogram.IftheGranteefailstocomplywithanyrequirementofthisprovisionorCR5§8-17.5-101etseq.,thecontractingStateagency,institutionofhighereducationorpoliticalsubdivisionmayterminatethisAgreementforbreachand,ifsoterminated,theGranteeshallbeliablefordamages.12.PUBLICCONTRACTSWITHNATURALPERSONS.CRS§24-76.5-101.TheGrantee,ifanaturalpersoneighteen(18)yearsofageorolder,herebyswearsandaffirmsunderpenaltyofperjurythatheorshe(a)isacitizenorotherwiselawfullypresentintheUnitedStatespursuanttofederallaw,(b)shallcomplywiththeprovisionsofCRS§24-76.5-101etseq.,and(c)hasproducedoneformofidentificationrequiredbyCRS§24-76.5-103priortotheeffectivedateofthisAgreement.SPsEffective1/1/09THERESTOFTHISPAGEINTENTIONALLYLEFTBLANKPage40of51 43.SIGNATUREPAGECCMS:12-HTR-41296/SAPP0#:291001220THEPARTIESHERETOHAVEEXECUTEDTHISINTERAGENCYAGREEMENTTHEGRANTEEEAGLECOUNTYBy:flNameofAuthorizedIndividualLEGALREVIEW)hnW.Suthers,AttorneyGeneral/fJBy-.)\Signature/AssistantAttorneyGDate:*PersonssigningfortheGranteeherebyswearandaffirmthattheyareauthorizedtoactontheGrantee’sbehalfandacknowledgethattheStateisrelyingontheirrepresentationstothateffect.STATEOFCOLORADOJohnV.Hickenooper,GOVERNOR2-Title:[1tttIvttt1,fl41L(bitt\((Lmgjk>jOTitlezedThdijdualSColoradoDepartmentofTransportation(for)DonaldE.Hunt,ExecutiveDirector(\*Signuj)Date:(2—By:-Title:2ndGranteeSignatureifNeededNameofAuthorizedIndividualIJOfficialTitleofAuthorizedIndividualtSignatureDate:ALLCONTRACTSREQUIREAPPROVALBYTHESTATECONTROLLERCRS§24-30.2t)2requirestheStateControllertoapproveallStateAgreements.ThisAgreementisnotvaliduntilsignedanddatedbelowbytheStateControllerordelegate.TheGranteeisnotauthorizedtobeginperformanceuntilsuchtime.IfTheLocalAgencybeginsperformingpriorthereto,theStateofColoradoisnotobligatedtopaytheGranteeforsuchperformanceorforanynonficarni/orcrvircnrnviriedherianrirSTATECONTROLLBy:(71/GWr6Iler-ColoradoDepitrnentofTransporationflatIPage41of51 0CEXHIBITA-SCOPEOFWORKANDBUIJGETECOTransitECOTransit—TransitHubandParkandRideStudyFebruary,2012Background:TheEagleCountyRegionalTransportationAuthority(ECUTransit),adepartmentoftheEagleCountygovernment,willutilizeawardedFY2011FTASection5304fundsforthepurposeofhiringatransitconsultanttoconductahubandparkandridestudyalongthe1-70corridorbetweenDotseroonthewestandVailontheeast.Thisvalleywidetransithubandparkandridestudywillassistlocaljurisdictionsinplanningaseamless,costeffective,andefficientmeansofconnectin%localbusservicestoECOTransit’sregionalbussystem.Currently,ECOTransitisconductingafeeder/circulatorfeasibilitystudyandneedsassessment.Withthefindingsofthatstudy,ECOTransitwillworkwithaconsultingfirmtocompleteavalleywideassessmentidentifyingtransithubs,transferlocations,parkandrides,ordropoffpointstobestconnectfeedersystemstotheregionalspine.Thesehubsandparkandrideswillallowpassengerstoaccesstheregionaltransitsystemalonga40milecorridor(Coloradohighway6and1-70)inaruralsettingallowingworkersaccesstoworkcentersinthecorridor.ProjectObjectives:Thisprojectwillidentifypreferredlocations,conceptualdesignincludingscopeandsize,andplacemakingforregionaltransitfacilitiesalongtheserviceareacorridor.Theselectionofatransitconsultant(projectcoordinator)willbecarriedoutthroughacompetitivebidprocessontheproject.TheconsultantwillworkundercontractwithECOTransitstaffbeginningSeptember2012andcompletetheprojectbyApril2013.TheresultsoftheTransitHub/ParkandRidestudyandneedsassessmentwillbesharedwiththelocalgovernmentsofeachoftherepresentativejurisdictionsasaplanningdocumentandcostanalysistobuildfacilitiesnecessarytomakeregionaltransitsuccessful.FollowingcompletionofthestudyandneedsassessmentECUTransitwillscheduleapresentationtothelocaltowncouncilsand/ormetroboardsnamedinthestudygroupandoffertechnicalassistancewhereapplicable.ProjectTasks:Thescopeofworkforthisstudywillincludethefollowingtaskstobecompletedbyaconsultant.Whenthefeasibilitystudyiscomplete,stakeholderswillbenotifiedofthestudy’skeyfindingsandavailability.ProjectOversightbyECOTransit:AcontractedconsultingteamwillbechosenbyECUTransit,adepartmentofEagleCountygovernment,throughacompetitivebidprocessadheringtoPTAandCDUTrulesandregulations.ECUTransitplanningstaffwillexecuteandmanagetheRFPprocess,aswellasfacilitatecontracts,submitinvoicestoCDOT,andmanageallconsultingteammatters.Task1:WorkingGroup:ECUTransitandtheconsultantwillestablishaprojectWorkingGrouptoprovideinputandoverseethisstudyeffort.ThisWorkingGroupwillincludeECUTransitstaffandallappropriatepartiesfromtheaffectedcommunities.UtherpartnerssuchasCDOTwillbeinvitedtoparticipate.TheWorkingGroupwilldevelopavisionstatementorpolicyofthedesiredoutcomes,andidentifyatimelineforresultsandimplementation.Task2:DemandAnalysis:ThisstudywilldeterminethelevelofdemandfortransitfacilitiesalongtheUS6/1-70corridor.ExistingridershipdatawillbecollectedfromvarioussourcessuchasECUTransitAutomatedPassengerCountingdata,currentridershippatternsandfacilityusage,andotherrelevanttransportationdataandstudies.Thisdemandestimationwillidentifyhowbesttolocateandsizefacilitiesalongthecorridor.Thefinaloutcomeofthistaskwillbeamappingofproposedlocationsoftransitfacilities.Task3:ConceptualDesign:BasedonthedemandanalysisinTask2,theconsultantwillproposeconceptualdesignoptionsforfacilities,includingaplacemakingcomponentandlocation-specificconsiderations.Page42of51 CCTask4:CapitalCosts:BasedontherecommendationsofTask3,theconsultantwillassessandestimatethecapitalcostsassociatedwitheachproposedfacility.Thecostestimateswillbegeneralbutinformedbyrecentlyconstructedprojectsofsimilarsizeandfunction.Task5:PrepareDraftReport:TheconsultantwilldeliveraDraftReportdetailinglocation,sizeandscope,andconceptualdesignofeachproposedfacilityforreviewbyWorkingGroup.CommentsorchangestothisDraftReportwillthenbeincorporatedintoaFinalReport.Task6:FinalReportandDissemination:TheconsultantswillprovideECUTransitandtheWorkingGroupwithelectronicandaboundFinalReportdocumentingtheworkineachoftheidentifiedtasks.AcopyofthefinalreportwillalsobepostedontheECUTransitwebsiteandsimilarcopiesviilalsobeprovidedtoCDOT.TheGranteemayalsobeaskedtopresenttheresultsofthisstudyatthenextCASTA/CDOTFallConference.Deliverables:Deliverableswillincluderoutemapswithidentifiedfacilitylocations,conceptualdesirn,capitalcostsforeachfacility,andafinalreportwithallinformationfromtheabovetasksclearly presented.ProjectSchedule:Thisstudywilltakeanestimatedsevenmonthstocompleteonceaconsultantischosenthroughacompetitivebidprocess.ItisestimatedthataconsultantwillbeselectedbytheendofFebruary,2012.AfinalreportforthisprojectwillbecompletedbySeptember,2012.ProjectBudget:WBS:CO-$0-DB19.ECORFederal(5304):$30,000LocalMatch:$7,500TotalProjectCost:$37,500Theestimatedcostofthisprojectis$37,500.CDOT’sfinancialcontributiontothisstudyislimitedto$30,000in2011Section5304funds.AnyadditionalcostsincurredforthisstudywillbetheresponsibilityofECUTransit,adepartmentoftheEagleCountygovernment.Therequisite20cashmatchforthisproject($7,500)willbeprovidedbyECUTransit.Allofthe5304fundsof$30,000andthelocalcashmatchof$7,500,totaling$37,500,willbeusedtopayconsultantexpenses.RetroactivePayments:TheStateshallpayGranteeforcostsorexpensesincurredorperformancebytheGranteepriortotheEffectiveDate,onlyif(1)theGrantfundsinvolvefederalfundingand(2)federallaws,rulesandregulationsapplicabletotheWorkprovideforsuchretroactivepaymentstotheGrantee.AnysuchretroactivepaymentsshallcomplywithStateFiscalRulesandbemadeinaccordancewiththeprovisionsofthisGrantorsuchExhibit.GranteeshallinitiateanypaymentrequestsbysubmittinginvoicestotheStateintheformandmannersetforthandapprovedbytheState.AsauthorizedbytheETA,suchGranteeshare(localmatch)mayincludecostsorexpensesincurredorperformancebytheGranteepriortotheEffectiveDate.Thecontactsforthisprojectare:KelleyCollier,DirectorofTransportationECUTransitPUBox1070Gypsum,CO81637Ph:970-328-3533FAX:970-328-3539Kellev.collier@eaalecountv.usPage43of51 CEXHIBITB-GRANTEEPAYMENTCHECKLISTGranteePaymentChecklist01119/2011ThischecklististoassisttheGranteeinpreparationofitsbillingpacketstoCDOT.Allitemsmaynotapplytoyourparticularentity.OurgoalistoreimburseGranteesasquicklyaspossibleandawellorganizedandcompletebillingpackethelpstoexpeditepayment.ElInformationtobeincludedontheInvoicefromtheGrantee:VP0NumberVWBSVSection/ProgramNumberVNameVAddressVPhoneNumberVInvoiceNumberVBillingPeriodVTotalAmountofContract,PreviousContractBalance,TotalEligibleExpenses,FederalShare,LocalShare,NewContractBalanceandTotalAmounttobeReimbursedtoGranteeVSignatureofGranteefinancialRepresentativeElCopiesofinvoicesfromtheGranteeSubgrantees(TierIandsomeTierus)VIncludeacopyofthespecificdocumenttheSubgranteeusedtoinvoicetheGrantee.TheGranteeisresponsibleforensuringthatthebackupmatchestheinvoiceandiseligibleforreimbursement.VTheCDOTgrantmanagerwillreviewanddetermineiftheGranteeexpensesareeligibleforreimbursement.VIftheGranteepaystheSubgranteesadiscountedamount,thefullamountcannotbereimbursedtotheGrantee.TheGranteewillonlybereimburseduptotheactualamountpaidtotheGrantee’sSubgrantee.VPleaseensurethatallpaymentvouchersincludesomenotationofwhenitwaspaidorapprovedforpayment.VInvoice(s)shouldmatchthecheckamount.Anadditionalexplanationanddocumentationisrequiredforanyvariances.VEstimates,statementsandemailsarenotacceptableinlieuofaninvoicecopy.ElCopiesofchecks(AllTiers)VAllofthefollowingareacceptable-copiesofchecks,checkregisters,approvedaccountingsystemgeneratedexpenditureledgersshowingtheamountpaid,thechecknumberorelectronicfundstransfer(EFT)andthedatepaid.VCDOTneedstoensurethatexpendituresincurredbytheGranteehavebeenpaidbytheGranteebeforeCDOTisinvoicedbytheGrantee.ElExpenditureledger(MITiers)VAnexpenditureledgerneedstobesubmittedfromtheGrantee’sfinancialaccountingsystem.Thereportshoulddisplaytheaccountingsysteminformation,dateofthereport,accountingperiod,currentperiodtransactions,andtheaccountcodingforallincurredexpenditures.Excelspreadsheetsarenotapprovedexpenditurereports.However,anadditionalexcelspreadsheetmayberequiredinordertoexplainanyvariancesbetweentheexpenditureandtheamounteligibleforreimbursement.Page44of51 007CfR49part1$Section18.20StandardsforFinancialManagementSystems,requirestheGranteetohaveapprovedaccountingsystemssothisshouldnotbedifficulttogeneratebycostcenterspecifictothereimbursableproject.Theexpenditurereportisagoodsummarypageifthereissubstantialdocumentation.VIftheGranteehascopiesoftheinvoice(s)andcheck(s),youdonotneedtheexpenditureledgeralso,huttheinvoicesmustbemarkedasapprovedforpayment.Timesheets(TierIandsomeTierus)VTimesheetsshouldshowabreakdownofallhoursandallprojectsworkedfortheday,week,monthortimecollectionperiod.Thetimesheetmustalsobesignedorapprovedeitherininkorelectronically.Ifanelectronicapprovaloccurs,thesupervisors’signaturewillberequiredontheelectronictimereportsubmittedforreimbursement.VBackupdocumentationforpayrollexpensesincludesthetimesheet,anhourlyorsalaryrateandapayrollledgerindicatingtotalhours,wages,andbenefits.Ifthereissensitiveinformationsuchassocialsecuritynumbersoraddresses,p]easeblockordeletethatinformationpriortosubmittingit.Inkindmatch—Ifagranteewishestousein-kindmatch,itmustbeapprovedbyCDOTpriortoanyworktakingplace.(AllTiers)VIfaninkindmatchisbeingusedforthelocalmatchthein-kindportionoftheprojectmustbeincludedintheprojectapplicationandscopeofworkattachedtothecontractorpurchaseorder.VTAdoesnotrequirepre-approvalofin-kind,butCDOTdoes.VDocumentationsuchasaninvoicecopy,timesheet,etc.isstillrequiredforallin-kindtransactions.Thedocumentationvariesdependingonthesourceofthein-kind.VExpenditureledgerfromtheGranteemustalsoshowtheinkindmatchintheirgeneralledger.VIftheGranteeisusinginkindmatch,theyalsoneedtoattachadrawdownscheduleindicatinghowmuchin-kindmatchwasreceived,thedatetheyreceivedit,howmuchhasbeenappliedtothecurrentinvoiceandhowmuchhasbeencarriedforward.Thecarryforwardbalanceforin-kindexpireswhentheGranttermexpires.Vfulldocumentationwillberequiredontheuseofin-kindmatch,regardlessoftheTierheldbythegrantee.Indirectcosts-ifanentitywishestouseindirectcosts,theratemustbeapprovedbyCDOTpriortoapplyingittothereimbursements(AllTiers)VIfindirectcostsarebeingrequested,pleasesubmitanapprovedindirectletterprovidedbyeitherCDOToranotherStateofColoradoagency.Thelettermuststatewhatindirectcostsareallowed,theapprovedrateandthetimeperiodfortheapproval.Theindirectcostplanmustbereconciledannuallyandanupdatedlettersubmittedeachyearthereafter..Page45of51 —U-———CCEXHIBITC-OPTIONLETTERNOTE:ThisoptionislimitedtothespecificscenarioslistedbelowANDcannotbeusedinplaceofexercisingafol7nalamendment.fSAPP0#OriginalCMSOptionLetterNo.1CMS#Contractor/Grantee:_____________________________________________________A.SUBJECT:(C’hooseapplicableoptionslistedbelowANDinsectionBanddeletetherest)1.Optiontorenew(foranadditionalterm);thisrenewalcannotbeusedtomakeanychangetotheoriginalscopeofwork;and2.OptiontoinitiatenextphasetoincludeDesign,Construction,Environmental,Utilities,ROWONlY(doesnotapplytoAcquisition/RelocationorRailroads);B.REQUIREDPROVISIONS.AllOptionLettersshallcontaintheappropriateprovisionssetforthbelow:(InsertthefollowinglanguageforusewithOption#1):InaccordancewithParagraph(s)___________ofgrantroutingnumber(insertFY,Agencycode,&CLINrouting#),bettveentheStateofColorado,DepartmentofTransportation,and(insertGranteesname)theStateherebyexercisestheoptionforanadditionaltermof(insertpeifonnanceperiodhere)atacost/pricespecifiedinParagraphlSectionlProvision__________________oftheoriginalgrant,AND/ORanincreaseintheamountofgoods/servicesatthesamerate(s)asspecifiedinParagraph________________________oftheoriginalgrant.(InsertthefollowinglanguageforusewithOption#2):Inaccordancewiththetermsoftheoriginalgrant(insertFY,Agencycode&C’LINrouting#,)betweentheStateofColorado,DepartmentofTransportationand(insertGrantee’snamehere),theStateherebyexercisestheoptiontoinitiatethephasein(indicatefiscalYearhere)thattvillinclude(describewhichphasewillbeaddedandincludealtthatapply—Design,Construction,Environmental,Utilities,ROWincidentalsorMiscellaneous).TotalfundsforthisGrantremainthesame(indicatetotaldollarshe,-e)asreferencedinParagraphlSectionfProvisionlExhibit__________________oftheoriginalgrant.-(Thefollowinglanguagemustbeincludedonalloptions):TheamountofthecurrentFiscalYeargrantvalueis(inci-ease&decreased)by($amountofchange)toanewGrantvalueof($)tosatisfyservices/goodsorderedunderthegrantforthecurrentfiscalyear(indicatefiscalYear).ThefirstsentenceinParagraph/SectionlProvision______________isherebymodifiedaccordingly.Thetotalgrantvaluetoincludeallpreviousamendments,optionletters,etc.is($).TheeffectivedateofthisOptionLetterisuponapprovaloftheStateControllerordelegate,whicheverislater.StateofColorado:JohnW.Hickenlooper,GovernorBy:________________________________________________Date:___________________ExecutiveDirector,ColoradoDepartmentofTransportationALLGRANTSREQUIREAPPROVALBYTHESTATECONTROLLERCRS§24-39-202requirestheStateControllertoapproveaHStateAmendments.ThisAmendmentisnotvaliduntilsignedanddatedbelowbytheStateControllerordelegate.Granteeisnotauthorizedtobeginperformanceuntilsuchtime.Exceptasspecifiedherein,ifGranteebeginsperformingpriorthereto,theStateofColoradoisnotobligatedtopayGranteeforsuchperformanceorforanygoodsandlorservicesprovidedhereunder.STATECONTROLLERDavidJ.McDermott,CPABy:Controller-ColoradoDepartmentofTransportationDate:____________________________Page46of51 00EXHIBITD-FEDERALFUNDINGACCOUNTABILITYANDTRANSPARENCYACT(FfATA)StateofColoradoSupplementalProvisionsforFederallyFundedContracts,Grants,andPurchaseOrdersSubjecttoTheFederalFundingAccountabilityandTransparencyActof2006FFATA),AsAmendedAsof10-15-10Thecontract,grant,orpurchaseordertowhichtheseSupplementalProvisionsareattachedhasbeenfunded,inwholeorinpart,withanAwardofFederalfunds.IntheeventofaconflictbetweentheprovisionsoftheseSupplementalProvisions,theSpecialProvisions,thecontractoranyattachmentsorexhibitsincorporatedintoandmadeapartofthecontract,theprovisionsoftheseSupplementalProvisionsshallcontrol.1.Definitions.ForthepurposesoftheseSupplementalProvisions,thefollowingtermsshallhavethemeaningsascribedtothembelow.Li.“Award”meansanawardofFederalfinancialassistancethatanon-FederalEntityreceivesoradministersintheformof:1.1.1.Grants;1.1.2.Contracts;1.1.3.Cooperativeagreements,whichdonotincludecooperativeresearchanddevelopmentagreements(CRDA)pursuanttotheFederalTechnologyTransferActof1986,asamended(15U.S.C.3710);1.1.4.Loans;1.1.5.LoanGuarantees;1.1.6.Subsidies;1.1.7.Insurance;1.1.8.foodcommodities;1.1.9.Directappropriations;1.1.10.Assessedandvoluntarycontributions;and1.1.11.Otherfinancialassistancetransactionsthatauthorizetheexpenditureoffederalfundsbynon-federalEntities.Awarddoeshotinclude:1.1.12.Technicalassistance,whichprovidesservicesinlieuofmoney;1.1.13.Atransferoftitletofederally-ownedpropertyprovidedinlieuofmoney;eveniftheawardiscalledagrant;1.1.14.Anyawardclassifiedforsecuritypurposes;or1.1.15.AnyawardfundedinwholeorinpartwithRecoveryfunds,asdefinedinsection1512oftheAmericanRecoveryandReinvestmentAct(ARRA)of2009(PublicLaw’111-5).1.2.“CentralContractorRegistration(CCR)”meanstheFederalrepositoryintowhichanEntitymustentertheinformationrequiredundertheTransparencyAct,whichmaybefoundathup://www.bpn.eov/ccr.1.3.“Contract”meansthecontracttowhichtheseSupplementalProvisionsareattachedandincludesallAwardtypesin§1.1.1through1.1.11above.1.4.“Contractor”meansthepartyorpartiestoaContractfunded,inwholeorinpart,withFederalfinancialassistance,otherthanthePrimeRecipient,andincludesgrantees,subgrantees,Subrecipients,andborrowers.forpurposesofTransparencyActreporting,ContractordoesnotincludeVendors.Page47of51 CC1.5.“DataUniversalNumberingSystem(PUNS)Number”meansthenine-digitnumberestablishedandassignedbyDunandBradstreet,Inc.touniquelyidentifyabusinessentity.DunandBradstreet’swebsitemaybefoundat:http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform.1.6.“Entity”meansallofthefollowingasdefinedat2CFRpart25,subpartC;1.6.1.Agovernmentalorganization,whichisaState,localgovernment,orIndianTribe;1.6.2.Aforeignpublicentity;1.6.3.Adomesticorforeignnon-profitorganization;1.6.4.Adomesticorforeignfor-profitorganization;and1.6.5.AFederalagency,butonlyaSubrecipientunderanAwardorSubawardtoanon-Federalentity.1.7.“Executive”meansanofficer,managingpartneroranyotheremployeeinamanagementposition.1.8.“FederalAwardIdentificationNumber(FAIN)”meansanAwardnumberassignedbyaFederalagencytoaPrimeRecipient.1.9.“FFATA”meanstheFederalFundingAccountabilityandTransparencyActof2006(PublicLaw109-282),asamendedby§6202ofPublicLaw110-252.FfATA,asamended,alsoisreferredtoasthe“TransparencyAct.”1.10.“PrimeRecipient”meansaColoradoStateagencyorinstitutionofhighereducationthatreceivesanAward.1.11.“Subaward”meansalegalinstrumentpursuanttowhichaPrimeRecipientofAwardfundsawardsalloraportionofsuchfundstoaSubrecipient,inexchangefortheSubrecipient’ssupportintheperformanceofalloranyportionofthesubstantiveprojectorprogramforwhichtheAwardwasgranted.1.12.“Subrecipient”meansanon-FederalEntity(oraFederalagencyunderanAwardorSubawardtoanon-FederalEntity)receivingFederalfundsthroughaPrimeRecipienttosupporttheperformanceoftheFederalprojectorprogramforwhichtheFederalfundswereawarded.ASubrecipientissubjecttothetermsandconditionsoftheFederalAwardtothePrimeRecipient,includingprogramcompliancerequirements.Theterm“Subrecipient”includesandmaybereferredtoasSubgrantee.1.13.“SubrecipientParentDUNSNumber”meansthesubrecipientparentorganization’s9-digitDataUniversalNumberingSystem(DUNS)numberthatappearsinthesubrecipient’sCentralContractorRegistration(CCR)profile,ifapplicable.1.14.“SupplementalProvisions”meanstheseSupplementalProvisionsforFederallyFundedContracts,Grants,andPurchaseOrderssubjecttotheFederalFundingAccountabilityandTransparencyActof2006,AsAmended,asmayberevisedpursuanttoongoingguidancefromtherelevantFederalorStateofColoradoagencyorinstitutionofhighereducation.1.15.“TotalCompensation”meansthecashandnoncashdollarvalueearnedbyanExecutiveduringthePrimeRecipient’sorSubrecipient’sprecedingfiscalyearandincludesthefollowing:1.15.1.Salaryandbonus;1.15.2.Awardsofstock,stockoptions,andstockappreciationrights,usingthedollaramountrecognizedforfinancialstatementreportingpurposeswithrespecttothefiscalyearinaccordancewiththeStatementofFinancialAccountingStandardsNo.123(Revised2005)(FAS123R),SharedBasedPayments;1.15.3.Earningsforservicesundernon-equityincentiveplans,notincludinggrouplife,health,hospitalizationormedicalreimbursementplansthatdonotdiscriminateinfavorofExecutivesandareavailablegenerallytoallsalariedemployees;Page48of51 C1.15.4.Changeinpresentvalueofdefinedbenefitandactuarialpensionplans;1.15.5.Above-marketearningsondeferredcompensationwhichisnottax-qualified;1.15.6.Othercompensation,iftheaggregatevalueofallsuchothercompensation(e.g.severance,terminationpayments,valueoflifeinsurancepaidonbehalfoftheemployee,perquisitesorproperty)fortheExecutiveexceeds$10,000.1.16.“TransparencyAct”meanstheFederalFundingAccountabilityandTransparencyActof2006(PublicLaw109-282),asamendedby§6202ofPublicLaw110-252.TheTransparencyActalsoisreferredtoasFFATA.1.17.“Vendor”meansadealer,distributor,merchantorothersellerprovidingpropertyorservicesrequiredforaprojectorprogramfundedbyanAward.AVendorisnotaPrimeRecipientoraSubrecipientandisnotsubjecttothetermsandconditionsoftheFederalaward.ProgramcompliancerequirementsdonotpassthroughtoaVendor.2.Compliance.ContractorshallcomplywithallapplicableprovisionsoftheTransparencyActandtheregulationsissuedpursuantthereto,includingbutnotlimitedtotheseSupplementalProvisions.AnyrevisionstosuchprovisionsorregulationsshallautomaticallybecomeapartoftheseSupplementalProvisions,withoutthenecessityofeitherpartyexecutinganyfurtherinstrument.TheStateofColoradomayprovidewrittennotificationtoContractorofsuchrevisions,butsuchnoticeshal]notbeaconditionprecedenttotheeffectivenessofsuchrevisions.3.CentralContractorRegistration(CCR)andDataUniversalNumberingSystem(DUNS)Requirements.3.1.CCR.ContractorshallmaintainthecurrencyofitsinformationintheCCRuntiltheContractorsubmitsthefinalfinancialreportrequiredundertheAtvardorreceivesfinalpayment,whicheverislater.ContractorshallreviewandupdatetheCCRinformationatleastannuallyaftertheinitialregistration,andmorefrequentlyifrequiredbychangesinitsinformation.3.2.DUNS.ContractorshallprovideitsDUNSnumbertoitsPrimeRecipient,andshallupdateContractor’sinformationinDun&Bradstreet,Inc.atleastannuallyaftertheinitialregistration,andmorefrequentlyifrequiredbychangesinContractor’sinformation.4.TotalCompensation.ContractorshallincludeTotalCompensationinCCRforeachofitsfivemosthighlycompensatedExecutivesfortheprecedingfiscalyearif:4.1.ThetotalFederalfundingauthorizedtodateundertheAwardis525,000ormore;and4.2.Intheprecedingfiscalyear,Contractorreceived:4.2.1.80%ormoreofitsannualgrossrevenuesfromfederalprocurementcontractsandsubcontractsand/orFederalfinancialassistanceAwardsorSubawardssubjecttotheTransparencyAct;and4.2.2.$25,000,000ormoreinannualgrossrevenuesfromFederalprocurementcontractsandsubcontractsand/orFederalfinancialassistanceAwardsorSubawardssubjecttotheTransparencyAct;and4.3.ThepublicdoesnothaveaccesstoinformationaboutthecompensationofsuchExecutivesthroughperiodicreportsfiledundersection13(a)or15(d)oftheSecuritiesExchangeActof1934(15U.S.C.78m(a),780(d)or§6104oftheInternalRevenueCodeof1986.5.Reporting.ContractorshallreportdataelementstoCCRandtothePrimeRecipientasrequiredin§7belowifContractorisaSubrecipientfortheAwardpursuanttotheTransparencyAct.NodirectpaymentshallbemadetoContractorforprovidinganyreportsrequiredundertheseSupplementalProvisionsandthecostofproducingsuchreportsshallbeincludedintheContractprice.Thereportingrequirementsin§7belowarebasedonguidancefromtheUSOfficeofManagementandBudget(0MB),andassucharesubjecttoPage49of51 C0changeatanytimeby0MB.AnysuchchangesshallbeautomaticallyincorporatedintothisContractandshallbecomepartofContractor’sobligationsunderthisContract,asprovidedin§2above.TheColoradoOfficeoftheStateControllerwillprovidesummariesofrevised0MBreportingrequirementsathttp://www.colorado.ov/dpaJdfp/sco/FfATA.htm.6.EffectiveDateandDollarThresholdforReporting.TheeffectivedateofthesesupplementalprovisionsapplytonewAwardsasofOctober1,2010.Reportingrequirementsin§7belowapplytonewAwardsasofOctober1,2010,iftheinitialawardis$25,000ormore.IftheinitialAwardisbelow$25,000butsubsequentAwardmodificationsresultinatotalAwardof$25,000ormore,theAwardissubjecttothereportingrequirementsasofthedatetheAwardexceeds$25,000.IftheinitialAwardis525,000ormore.butfundingissubsequentlydc-obligatedsuchthatthetotalawardamountfallsbelow$25,000,theAwardshallcontinuetobesubjecttothereportingrequirements.7.SubrecipientReportingRequirements.IfContractorisaSubrecipient,Contractorshallreportassetforthbelow.7.1.ToCCR.ASubrecipientshallregisterinCCRandreportthefollowingdataelementsinCCRforeachFederalAwardIdentificationNumbernolaterthantheendofthemonthfollowingthemonthinwhichtheSubawardwasmade:7.1.1.SubrecipientDUNSNumber;7.1.2.SubrecipientDUNSNumber+4ifmorethanoneelectronicfundstransfer(EFI’)account;7.1.3.SubrecipientParentDUNSNumber;7.1.4.Subrecipient’saddress,including:StreetAddress,City,State,Country,Zip+4,andCongressionalDistrict;7.1.5.Subrecipient’stop5mosthighlycompensatedExecutivesifthecriteriain§4abovearemet;and7.1.6.Subrecipient’sTotalCompensationoftop5mosthighlycompensatedExecutivesifcriteriain§4abovemet.7.2.ToPrimeRecipient.ASubrecipientshallreporttoitsPrimeRecipient,upontheeffectivedateoftheContract,thefollowingdataelements:7.2.1.Subrecipient’sDUNSNumberasregisteredinCCR.7.2.2.PrimaryPlaceofPerformanceInformation,including:StreetAddress,City,State,Country,Zipcode+4,andCongressionalDistrict.8.Exemptions.8.1.TheseSupplementalProvisionsdonotapplytoanindividualwhoreceivesanAwardasanaturalperson,unrelatedtoanybusinessornon-profitorganizationheorshemayownoroperateinhisorhername.8.2.AContractorwithgrossincomefromallsourcesoflessthan$300,000intheprevioustaxyearisexemptfromtherequirementstoreportSubawardsandtheTotalCompensationofitsmosthighlycompensatedExecutives.8.3.EffectiveOctober1,2010,“Award”currentlymeansagrant,cooperativeagreement,orotherarrangementasdefinedinSection1.1oftheseSpecialProvisions.Onfuturedates“Award”mayincludeotheritemstobespecifiedby0MBinpolicymemorandaavailableatthe0MBWebsite;AwardalsowillincludeothertypesofAwardssubjecttotheTransparencyAct.8.4.TherearenoTransparencyActreportingrequirementsforVendors.9.EventofDefault.FailuretocomplywiththeseSupplementalProvisionsshallconstituteaneventofdefaultundertheContractandtheStateofColoradomayterminatetheContractupon30dayspriorwrittennoticeifthedefaultremainsuncuredfivecalendardaysfollowingtheterminationofthe30daynoticeperiod.ThisremedywillbeinadditiontoanyotherremedyavailabletotheStateofColoradoundertheContract,atlaworinequityPage50of51 CCNotusedforthisagreementExhibitE(GuidanceforAudit),ExhibitF(SecurityAereement),ExhibitG(ProcurementAuthorization),ExhibitH(NoticeofAcceptance/Non-Acceptance)THERESTOFTHISPAGEINTENTIONALLYLEFTBLANKPage51of51 00AdEEJCERTIFICATEOFLIABILITYINSURANCEFTHISCERTIFICATEISISSUEDASAMATTEROFINFORMA7’NONLYANDCONFERSNORIGHTSUPONTHECERTIFICATEHOLDER.THISCERTIFICATEDOESNOTAFFIRMATIVELYORNEGATIVEL’(iEND,EXTENDORALTERTHECOVERAGEAFFORDEDBYTHEPOLICIESBELOW.THISCERTIFICATEOFINSURANCEDOESNOTCONSTITUTEACONTRACTBETWEENTHEISSUINGINSURER(S),AUTHORIZEDREPRESENTATIVEORPRODUCER,ANDTHECERTIFICATEHOLDER.IMPORTANT:IfthecertificateholderisanADDITtONALINSURED,thepolicyfies)mustbeendorsed.IfSUBROGATIONISWAIVED,subjecttothetermsandconditionsofthepolicy,certainpoliciesmayrequireanendorsement.Astatementonthiscertificatedoesnotconferrightstothecertificateholderinlieuofsuchendorsement(s).PRODUCERACTMikeFitzgeraldKeyInsuranceGroup,LLCPHONEFAX•LAJC,No,EotI:(303)431.1888(AIC,N0I:(303)431.78126355WardRoad,Suite208E.MAILADDRESS:Mike@mykeylnsurance.comArvada,CO80004License#:250474INSURERA:NationalFireInsuranceCo.INSUREDLSCTRANSPORTATIONCONSULTANTS,INCINSURERB:ValleyForgeInsuranceCo.DBAINSURERC:TransportationInsuranceCo.1889YORKSTINSURER0:ContinentalCasualtyInsuranceCo.INSURERE:NationalFireInsurance.CODenver,CO80206—INSURERF:COVERAGESCERTIFICATENUMBER:00000765-0REVISIONNUMBER:83THISISTOCERTIFYTHATThEPOLICIESOFINSURANCELISTEDBELOWHAVEBEENISSUEDTOTHEINSUREDNAMEDABOVEFORTHEPOLICYPERIODINDICATED.NOTWITHSTANDINGANYREQUIREMENT,TERMORCONDITIONOFANYCONTRACTOROTHERDOCUMENTWITHRESPECTTOWHICHTHISCERTIFICATEMAYBEISSUEDORMAYPERTAIN,THEINSURANCEAFFORDEDBYTHEPOLICIESDESCRIBEDHEREINISSUBJECTTOALLTHETERMS,EXCLUSIONSANDCONDITIONSOFSUCHPOLICIES.LIMITSSHOWNMAYHAVEBEENREDUCEDBYPAIDCLAIMS.JADDLJSUriR-POUCYEFFPDLICYEXPLTRTYPEOFINSURANCEINSRWVDPOLICYNUMBERMMIDDIYYYY)IMMIDD1YYyjLIMITSA[_ERALLIABILITYYN209738141906/18/20130611812014EACHOCCURRENCE$1,000,000DN1AGETORENTEDXCOMMERCIALGENERALLIA8ILITh’,PREMI5Ecen)Q.QQ00VCLAIMS-MADEOCCURMEDEXP(Mycccpensonl$15,000XContractualLiabPERSDNAL&ADVINJURY$GENERALAGGREGATE $000,OOOGEN’LAGGREGATELIMITAPPLIESPERPRODUCTS-COMP/OPAGOIs2,000,000IPOLICYcD1.7LOC—BAUTOM0BILELIABILITYYN2097381419061181201306118120141rINGhI11MITjooANYAUTDBODILYINIURYIPerperson)$ALLOWNEDSCHEDULEDIBOLNJURYccident$--7NON-OWNEDPROPERTYDAMAGE$XiHIREDAUTOSXAUTOSCXUMBRELLAdABLx]OCCURYN209738130706118/201306118/2014EACHOCCURRENCEs3,000,000EXCESSLIARL.]CLAIMS-MADEAGGREGATE$3,000,000DEDIXiR-rENrIoNs0$A—N209945101406118/20130611812014ANYPROPRIETORPARTNERJEXECUTIVEINEL.EACHACCIDENTIs1,000,000OFFICEPJMEMBEREXCLUDED?NNIAIMandatoryInNHI.E.L.DISEASE-BAEMPLOYEESI,UUU,Ifyes,describeunderDESCRIPTIONOFOPERATIONSbelowIEL.DISEASE-POLICYLIMITf$1,000,000DProfessionalE&0YNMCH276153961061181201306/18/2014$2,000,000-OCC2,000,000-AGGEBusinessPropertyYN209738141906/18/201306/1812014$110,000ARIRC$1,000DED.DESCRIPTIONOFOPERATIONSILOCATIONSIVEHICLESlAttaohACORD101,AdditionalRamarkoSehedelo,ItmoraopaneIcreqaired)Certificateholderlistedbelowisanadditionalinsured.Project:EagleCountyTransitHubandPark-and-RideStudydoKeIly.coIliereaglecounty.usCERTIFICATEHOLDERCANCELLATIONSHOULDANYOFTHEABOVEDESCRIBEDPOLICIESBECANCELLEDBEFOREECOTransit-DirectorofTransportationTHEEXPIRATIONDATETHEREOF,NOTICEWiLLBEDELIVEREDINAttn:KelleyCollierACCORDANCEWITHTHEPOLICYPROVISIONS.P0Box1037AUTHORIZEDREPRESENTATIVEGypsum,CO81637988-2010ACORDCORPORATACORD25(2010/05)TheACORDnameandlogoareregIsteredmrZkSOfAcOf 7)Staffsubmitting:KelleyCollier8)Purpose:forLSCTransportationConsultantstoperformaTransitHubandParkandRideStudyandneedsassessmentthatwillidentifypreferredlocations,conceptualdesignsincluding scopeandsize,andplacemakingforregionaltransitfacilities alongtheserviceareacorridor.9)Schedule:July 23,2013throughNovember15,201310)financialconsiderations:Contract amount?$58,162Hasagreementamountbeenfullybudgeted?YesHowmuchofthe budgetedfundswillremain afterexecutionofthiscontract?$0DoesagreementcomplywithEagleCounty’sPurchasing/Bidding/RequestforProposalGuidelinessetforthinResolution2006-072?YesIfno,listindetailthereasonfornon-complianceincludinganyexceptionssetforthinResolution2006-072.Listdollar amountofallbidsand provide detailforyourchoiceofvendorincluding,butnotlimitedto,price, quality,experience,localpreference,etc.LSCTransportationConsultants,Inc.$58,162Zehren andAssociatges,Inc.$69,115.6813)Attorneyreviewofdraftversionperformedby:_ChristinaloopergAPPR’)e’OFBy:j4%2_EafeCotThtyAttorneysOfficeRjevisedSeptember21,12CITERM SHEET1)Requestedhearingdate:(Firstchoice)7/23/13(Secondchoice)7/30/132)forCountyManagersignature?:_N03)Requestingdepartment:ECOTransit4)Title:AgreementBetweenEagleCountyandLSCTransportationConsultantsInc.5)Convening asanotherboardorauthority?NO6)Checkone: Consent:xOntheRecord:_______11)Other:12)IfmatterrequiresITDirectorreview/approval,hasthisbeenobtained?N/A_zagCountyCommissionrs’OtticeEAGLECOUNTyATTORNEY