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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC18-370 Colorado Department of Transportation 5311COOT -Division of Transit and Rail
SAP PO #: 491001789
Routing #: 19-HTR-ZL-00094
DUNS #: 084024447
STATE OF COLORADO
Colorado Department of Transportation
Division of Transit and Rail
FTA Section 5311 Grant Agreement
with
EAGLE COUNTY
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. PARTI ES ............................................................................................................................................... 1
2 . EFFECTIVE DATE AND NOTICE OF NONLIABILITY .................................................................. I
3 . RECITALS ............................................................................................................................................ 2
4. DEFINITIONS ....................................................................................................................................... 2
5. TERM .................................................................................................................................................... 4
6 . STATEM ENT OF WORK /CONTRACT OBJECTIVE PLAN ........................................................... 4
7 . PAYMENTS TO GRANTEE ................................................................................................................ 5
8. REPORTING-NOTIFICATION .......................................................................................................... 6
9. GRANTEE RECORDS .......................................................................................................................... 7
I 0. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION-ST A TE RECORDS ..................................................................... 8
I I. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ................................................................................................................ 8
12. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES ...................................................................................... 9
13. INSURANCE ......................................................................................................................................... 9
14 . BREA CH ............................................................................................................................................. 10
15 . REMEDIES .......................................................................................................................................... I I
16 . NOTICES and REPRESENTATIV ES ................................................................................................ 13
17 . RIGHTS IN DATA, DOCUMENTS , AND COMPUTER SOFTWAR E ............................................ 13
18 . GOVERNMENTAL IMMUNITY ....................................................................................................... 13
19 . STATEWIDE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM .................................................................. 13
20. GENERAL PROVISIONS .................................................................................................................. 14
21. COLORADO SPECIAL PROVISIONS .............................................................................................. 16
22. SIGNATURE PAG E ............................................................................................................................ 18
23. EXHIBIT A .......................................................................................................................................... 19
24. EXHIBIT B .......................................................................................................................................... 23
25 . EXHIBIT C .......................................................................................................................................... 24
26 . EXHIBIT 0 .......................................................................................................................................... 28
27. EXHIBIT E .......................................................................................................................................... 33
I. PARTIES
This Grant ('·Grant") is entered into by and between EAGLE COUNTY ("Grantee ''), and the ST A TE OF
COLORADO acting by and through the Colorado Department of Transportation . Division of Transit and Rail
("·State " or ·'COOT"). Grantee and the State hereb y agree to the following terms and conditions.
2. EFFECTIVE DATE AND NOTICE OF NONLIABILITY
This Grant shall not be effective or enforceable until it is approved and signed by the Colorado State Controller
or designee ("·Effective Date "). Except as provided in Section 7(B)(ii), the State shall not be liable to pay or
reimburse Grantee for any performance hereunder, including. but not limited to costs or expenses incurred, or
be bound by an y provision hereof prior to the Effective Date .
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3. RECITALS
A. Authority, Appropriation, and Approval
COOT -Division of Transit and Rail
SAP PO #: 491001789
Routing #: 19-HTR-ZL-00094
DUNS #:084024447
Authority to enter into this Grant exists in CRS § §43-1-106, 43-1-110, 43-1-1 17 .5, 43-1-70 I, 43-1-702 and
43-2-101(4)(c) as amended, and funds have been budgeted, appropriated and otherwise made available
pursuant to the FAST ACT, MAP-21, SAFETEA_LU, 23 USC§ 104 and 23 USC§ 149 and a sufficient
unencumbered balance thereof remains available for payment. Required approvals, clearance and
coordination have been accomplished from and with appropriate agencies.
B. Consideration
The Parties acknowledge that the mutual promises and covenants contained herein and other good and
valuable consideration are sufficient and adequate to support this Grant.
C. Purpose
In accordance with 49 USC §5311, the purpose of this Grant is to provide capital, planning, and operating
assistance to states to suppo11 public transportation in rural areas with populations less than 50,000, where
many residents often rely on public transit to reach their destinations. The work to be completed under this
Grant by the Grantee is more specifically described in Exhibit A.
D. References
All references in this Grant to sections (whether spelled out or using the ~ symbol). subsections, exhibits or
other attachments. are references to sections, subsections. exhibits or other attachments contained herein or
incorporated as a part hereof. unless otherwise noted.
4. DEFINITIONS
The following tenns as used herein shall be construed and interpreted as follows:
A. Budget
'"Budget"' means the budget for the Work described in Exhibit A.
B. Evaluation
··Evaluation" means the process of examining Grantee·s Work and rating it based on criteria established in
§6 and Exhibits A, B, C. D, and E.
C. Exhibits and other Attachments
The following are attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein: Exhibit A (Scope of Work and
Budget), Exhibit B (Verification of Payment), Exhibit C (Supplemental Federal Provisions for Federally
Funded Contracts, Grants, and Purchase Orders-FF AT A), Exhibit D (Supplemental Federal Provisions for
Federal Awards) and Exhibit E (Required Third Party Contract /Agreement Clauses).
D. Federal Funds
"Federal Funds'' means the funds provided by the Federal Transit Administration ("FT A'') to fund
performance of the work.
E. Goods
"Goods" means tangible material acquired, produced, or delivered by Grantee either separately or in
conjunction with the Services Grantee renders hereunder.
F. Grant
'"Grant" means this Grant. its terms and conditions, attached exhibits, documents incorporated by reference
under the terms of this Grant. and any future modifying agreements, exhibits, attachments or references
incorporated herein.
G. Grant Funds
'·Grant Funds" means available funds payable by the State to Grantee pursuant to this Grant.
H. Grantee
'"Grantee" for the purposes of this Grant means the Grantee named in Section I.
I. Local Funds
'·Local Funds" means funds provided by any city, county, or entity (public or private) for perfonnance of
the Work and includes in-kind contribution.
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J. Master Agreement
COOT -Division of Transit and Rail
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"Master Agreement" means the FT A document incorporated by reference and made part of FT A· s standard
terms and conditions governing the administration of a project supported with federal assistance awarded
by FTA.
K. Other than Urbanized (Non-urbanized) Area
'·Other than Urbanized (Nonurbanized) Area'' means any area outside of an urbanized area. The tenn
'·nonurbanized area" includes Rural Areas and urban areas under 50,000 in population not included in an
Urbanized Area .
L. Party or Parties
·'Party" means the State or Grantee and "Parties" means both the State and Grantee.
M. Project
'·Project" means Work identified in Exhibit A.
N. Public Transportation
"Public Transportation" for purposes of the federal transit program, has the same meaning as '·transit," and
"mass transportation.'· and:
(I) Includes transpotiation by a conveyance that provides regular and continuing :
a. General transportation to the public , or
b . Special transportation to the public, but
(2) Does not include:
a . School bus transporiation.
b. Charter transportation
c. Sightseeing transportation,
d. Intercity bus transportation, or
e. Intercity passenger rail transportation provided by Amtrak or a successor to the entity
described in 49 USC chapter 243 (Amtrak).
0. Review
'·Review" means examining Grantee·s Work to ensure that it is adequate, accurate, correct and in
accordance with the criteria established in §6. § 19 and Exhibit A.
P. Rural Area
"Rural Area" means an area with low population and density outside the boundaries of an urban area.
However, the term '·rural'' is commonly used to refer to all areas other than urbanized areas and is so used
in this Grant.
Q. Services
"Services" means the required services to be performed by Grantee pursuant to this Grant.
R. Subgrantee
'·Subgrantee·' means third-parties, if any, engaged by Grantee to aid in perfonnance of its obligations.
S. Third Party Participant
"Third Party Pariicipant" means, unless FT A determines otherwise in writing, all participants in the
Grantee's Project that are not COOT or FTA, such as :
1. Subgrantees,
2. Lessees,
3. Third party contractors,
4. Third party subcontractors, and
5. Other participants in the Grantee· s Project.
T. Urban Area
'·Urban Area'' means an area that includes a municipality or other built-up place that the Secretary of
Commerce. after considering local patterns and trends of urban growth. decides is appropriate for a local
public transportation system to serve individuals in a locality.
U. Urbanized Area
'·Urbanized Area" means an area encompassing a population of not less than 50,000 people that has been
defined and designated in the most recent decennial census as an "urbanized area•· by the Secretary of
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COOT -Division of Transit and Rail
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Routing #: 19-HTR-ZL-00094
DUNS #:084024447
Commerce. '·Small urbanized areas" as used in the context of FT A formula grant programs are urbanized
areas with a population of at least 50.000 but less than 200,000.
V. Work
'·Work" means the tasks and activities Grantee is required to perform to fulfill its obligations under this
Grant and Exhibit A, including the performance of the Services and delivery of the Goods.
W. Work Product/Deliverable
"Work Product" or '·Deliverable" means the tangible or intangible results of Grantee's Work, including, but
not limited to, software, research, reports, studies, data, photographs, negatives or other finished or
unfinished documents, drawings, models, surveys, maps, materials, or work product of any type, including
drafts.
5. TERM
A. Initial Term-Work Commencement
This Agreement shall commence on January 01, 2019, and funds shall be expended by December 31,
2019 (the "End Date'·) as detailed under the Project Schedule in Exhibit: A. If the Work shall be
performed in multiple phases, the period of performance start and end date of each phase is detailed under
the Project Schedule in Exhibit A. This Grant shall terminate on December 31, 2019 unless sooner
terminated or further extended as specified elsewhere herein.
B. Two Month Extension
The State, at its sole discretion upon written notice to Grantee as provided in § 16, may unilaterally extend
the tenn of this Grant for a period not to exceed two months if the Parties are negotiating a replacement
Grant (and not merely seeking a term extension) at or near the end of any intial term or any extension
thereof. The provisions of this Grant in effect when such notice is given, including, but not limited to
prices. rates, and delivery requirements, shall remain in effect during the two month extension. The two-
month extension shall immediately terminate when and if a replacement Grant is approved and signed by
the Colorado State Controller.
6. STATEMENT OF WORK/CONTRACT OBJECTIVE PLAN
A. Completion
Grantee shall complete the Work and its other obligations as described herein and in Exhibit A on or
before December 31, 2019. Except as provided in §7(B)(ii), the State shall not be liable to compensate
Grantee for any Work perfonned prior to the Effective Date or after the termination of this Grant.
B. Goods and Services
Grantee shall procure Goods and Services necessaiy to complete the Work. Such procurement shall be
accomplished using the Grant Funds and shall not increase the maximum amount payable hereunder by the
State.
C. Employees
All persons employed by Grantee or Subgrantee(s) shall be considered Grantee's or Subgrantee·s
employee(s) for all purposes hereunder and shall not be employees of the State for any purpose as a result
of this Grant.
D. Federal Laws, Rules and Regulations
If the Grant Funds involves federal funding, Grantee understands and agrees that federal laws, rules and
regulations will control the Work and its implementation . Unless a written waiver is granted, Grantee
agrees to comply with all required federal laws, rules and regulations applicable to the Work, in addition to
all State requirements.
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7. PAYMENTS TO GRANTEE
COOT -Division of Transit and Rail
SAP PO#: 491001789
Routing#: 19-HTR-ZL-00094
DUNS #:084024447
The State shall, in accordance with the provisions of this §7 , pay Grantee in the following amounts and using
the methods set forth below:
A. Maximum Amount
The maximum amount payable under this Grant to Grantee by the State is $350,100.00, as dete1111ined by
the State from available funds . Grantee agrees to provide any additional funds required for the successful
completion of the Work. Payments to Grantee are limited to the unpaid obligated balance of the Grant as
set forth in Exhibit A .
B. Payment
i. Matching Funds
The Subrecipient shall provide matching funds as provided in §7 and Exhibit A. Subrecipient shall
have raised the full amount of matching funds prior to the Effective Date and shall report to the State
regarding the status of such funds upon request. The Subrecipient's obligation to pay all or any patt
of any matching funds, whether direct or contingent, only extends to funds duly and lawfully
appropriated for the purposes of this Agreement by the authorized representatives of the
Subrecipient and paid into the Subrecipient"s treasury or bank account.
The Subrecipient represents to the State that the amount designated "Subrecipient's Matching
Funds" in Exhibit A has been legally appropriated for the purposes of this Agreement by its
authorized representatives and paid into its treasury or bank account. The Subrecipient does not by
this Agreement irrevocably pledge present cash reserves for payments in future fiscal years, and this
Agreement is not intended to create a multiple-fiscal year debt of the Subrecipient. The Subrecipient
shall not pay or be liable for any claimed interest. late charges, fees, taxes or penalties of any nature.
except as required by the Local Agency's laws or policies.
ii. Retroactive Payments
The State shall pay Grantee for costs or expenses incurred or performance by the Grantee prior to the
Effective Date. only if (I) the Grant Funds involve federal funding and (2) federal laws . rules and
regulations applicable to the Work provide for such retroactive payments to the Grantee . Any such
retroactive payments shall comply with State Fiscal Rules and be made in accordance with the
provisions of this Grant or such Exhibit. Grantee shall initiate any payment request by submitting
invoices to the State in the fonn and manner set forth and approved by the State. As authorized by
the FT A, such Grantee share (local funds) may include costs or expenses incurred or performance by
the Grantee prior to the Effective Date.
iii. Reimbursement of Subrecipient Costs
The State shall reimburse the Subrecipient's allowable costs, not exceeding the maximum total
amount described in Exhibit A and §7 . The State shall reimburse the Subrecipient for the federal
share of properly documented allov.able costs related to the Work after review and approval thereof,
subject to the provisions of this Agreement and Exhibit A . However , any costs incurred by the
Subrecipient prior to the Effective Date shall not be reimbursed absent specific allowance of
preaward costs and indication that the Federal Award funding is retroactive. Allowable costs shall
be:
a) Reasonable and Necessary
Reasonable and necessary to accomplish the Work and for the Goods and
Services provided.
b) Net Cost
Actual net cost to the Subrecipient (i.e. the price paid minus any items of
value received by the Subrecipient that reduce the cost actually incurred).
iv. Available Funds-Contingency-Termination
The State is prohibited by law from making fiscal commitments beyond the term of the State's
current fiscal year . Therefore. Grantee ·s compensation is contingent upon the continuing availability
of State appropriations as provided in the Colorado Special Provisions. set fo1th below. Iffederal
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funds are used w ith this Grant in whole or in part, the State 's performance hereunder is contingent
upon the continuing availability of such funds . Pa y ments pursu ant to this Grant shall be made only
from available funds encumbered for this Grant and the State's liability for such payments shall be
limited to the amount remaining of such encumbered funds . If State or federal funds are not
appropriated , or otherwise become unavailable to fund this Grant , the State may immediatel y
terminate this Grant in w hole or in part without further liab ilit y in acco rdance with the provision s
herein .
v. Invoicing
Any advance paym ent allo wed under this Grant shall comply w ith State Fiscal Rules and be made in
accordance w ith the provisions of thi s Grant. Grantee shall initiate any pa yment requests by
submitting invoices to the State in th e form and manner s et forth and approved by the State .
vi. Interest
The State shall fully pay each invoice within 4 5 days of receipt thereof if the amount in voiced
represents performance by (irantee previously accepted by the State . Uncontested amounts not paid
by the State within 45 da ys may , if Grantee so request s , bear interest on the unpaid balance
beginning on the 46th da) at a rate not to exceed one percent per month until paid in full; provided,
however, that interes t shall not accrue on unpaid amount s that are subject to a good faith disput e .
Grantee shall in vo ice the St a te se parately for accrued interest on delinquent amounts. The billing
shall reference the delinquent payment , the number of da y·s interest to be paid and the interest rate .
\'ii. Closeout
The Subrecipient shall close out this Grant within 90 da y s after the End Date . Grant close out entail s
submission to the State by the Subreeipient of all documentation defined as a Deliverable in this
Agreement, and Subrecipient 's final reimbursement reque st. The State shall withhold 5% of the
allowable co s ts until all final project documentation ha s been submitted and accepted by State as
substantially complete. If the project has not been clo sed by (Federal awarding agency] within I
year and 90 day s after the End Date due to Subrecipient's failure to submit required documentation
that the State ha s requested from the Subrecipient. then the Subrecipient may be prohibited from
applying for new Federal Awards through the State until s uch documentation has been submitted and
accepted.
viii. Erroneous Payments
The closeout ofa fe deral award does not affect the right of(Federal Awarding Agenc y ] or (PTE] to
disallo w costs and reco ver fi.mds on the basis of a later audit or other revie w . Any cost disallo wance
recovery is to be made within the record retention period .
8. REPORTING -NOTJFJCA TION
Reports. Evaluations. and Reviews required under this §8 shall be in accordance with the procedures of and in
such form as prescribed by the State. if applicable.
A. Performance, Progress, Personnel, and Funds
State shall submit a report to the Grantee upon expiration or sooner termination of this Grant, containing an
Evaluation and Review of Grantee's performance and the final status of Grantee 's obligations hereunder. In
addition, Grantee shall comply with all reporting requirements, if any, set forth in the Manual and /or
Exhibits A, C, D, and E.
B. Litigation Reporting
Within 10 days after being served with any pleading in a legal action filed with a court or administrative
agency. related to this Grant or which may affect Grantee's ability to perform its obligations hereunder,
Grantee shall notify the State of such action and deliver copies of such pleadings to the State's principal
representative as identified herein . If the State · s principal representative is not then serving, such notice and
copies shall be delivered to the Executive Director ofCDOT .
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C. Noncompliance
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Grantee's failure to provide reports and notify the State in a timely manner in accordance with this §8 may
result in the delay of payment of funds and /or termination as provided under this Grant.
D. Subgrants
Copies of any and all subgrants entered into by Grantee to perfonn its obligations hereunder shall be
submitted to the State or its principal representative upon request by the State. Any and all subgrants
entered into by Grantee related to its performance hereunder shall comply with all applicable federal and
State laws and shall provide that such subgrants be governed by the laws of the State of Colorado.
E. Performance and Final Status
Party shall submit, all financial, performance, and other reports to State no later than 90 calendar days after
the End Date or sooner termination of this Agreement containing an Evaluation and Review of
Subrecipient's performance and the final status of Subrecipient's obligations hereunder.
F. Violations Reporting
Subrecipient must disclose, in a timely manner, in writing to the State and to the Federal Awarding Agency
responsible for issuance of the Federal Award, all violations of Federal or State criminal law invol ving
fraud, bribery, or gratuity violations potentially affecting the Grant. Penalties for noncompliance may
include suspension or debarment (2 CFR Part 180 and 31 U.S.C. 3321 ).
9. GRANTEE RECORDS
Grantee shall make, keep. maintain and allow inspection and monitoring of the following records:
A. Maintenance
Grantee shall make, keep, maintain, and allow inspection and monitoring by the State of a complete file of
all records, documents, communications, notes and other written materials, electronic media files, and
communications , pertaining in any manner to the Work or the delivety of Services (including, but not
limited to the operation of programs) or Goods hereunder. Grantee shall maintain such records (the Record
Retention Period) for a period of three years following the date of submission to the State of the final
expenditure report, or if this Grant is renewed quarterly or annually. from the date of the submission of
each quarterly or annual report, respectively. 1 f any litigation, claim, or audit related to the Grant starts
before expiration of the Record Retention Period, the Record Retention Period shall extend until all
litigation, claims , or audit findings have been resolved and final action taken by the State or Federal
Awarding Agency. The Federal Awarding Agency. a cognizant agency for audit , oversight or indirect
costs, and the State may notify Grantee in writing that the Record Retention Period shall be extended. For
records for real property and equipment, the Record Retention Period shall extend three years following
final disposition of such property.
B. Inspection
Grantee shall permit the State, the federal government and any other duly authorized agent of a
governmental agency to audit, inspect , examine, excerpt, copy and /or transcribe Grantee's records related to
this Grant during the Record Retention Period for a period of three years following termination of this
Grant or final payment hereunder , whichever is later. to assure compliance with the terms hereof or to
evaluate Grantee's performance hereunder. The State reserves the right to inspect the Work at all reasonable
times and places during the term of this Grant. including any extension. If the Work fails to conform to the
requirements of this Grant, the State may require Grantee promptly to bring the Work into confonnity with
Grant requirements, at Grantee's sole expense. If the Work cannot be brought into confonnance by re-
performance or other corTective measures, the State may require Grantee to take necessary action to ensure
that future performance conforms to Grant requirements and exercise the remedies available under this
Grant, at law or in equity in lieu of or in conjunction with such corrective measures.
C. Monitoring
Grantee shall permit the State, the federal government, and other governmental agencies having
jurisdiction, in their sole discretion, to monitor all activities conducted by Grantee pursuant to the tenns of
this Grant using any reasonable procedure, including, but not limited to: intemal evaluation procedures,
examination of program data, special analyses, on-site checking, formal audit examinations, or any other
procedures. All monitoring controlled by the State shall be performed in a manner that shall not unduly
interfere with Grantee's performance hereunder.
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D. Final Audit Report
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Ifan audit is performed on Grantee's records for any fiscal year covering a portion of the term of this
Grant, Grantee shall submit a copy of the final audit repo1t to the State or its principal representative at the
address specified herein .
IO. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION-STATE RECORDS
Grantee shall comply with the provisions of this §IO ifit becomes privy to confidential information in
connection with its performance hereunder. Confidential info1111ation, includes, but is not necessarily limited to,
any State records, personnel records, and information concerning individuals. Such information shall not
include info1111ation required to be disclosed pursuant to the Colorado Open Records Act. CRS §24-72-10 I et
seq.
A. Confidentiality
Grantee shall keep all State records and information confidential at all times and to comply with all laws
and regulations concerning confidentiality of information . Any request or demand by a third party for State
records and information in the possession of Grantee shall be immediately forwarded to the State ·s
principal representative .
B. Notification
Grantee shall notify its agent, employees, Subgrantees, and assigns who may come into contact with State
records and confidential information that each is subject to the confidentiality requirements set fo1th herein,
and shall provide each with a written explanation of such requirements before they are permitted to access
such records and information.
C. Use, Security, and Retention
Confidential information of any kind shall not be distributed or sold to any third party or used by Grantee
or its agents in any way, except as authorized by this Grant or approved in writing by the State. Grantee
shall provide and maintain a secure environment that ensures confidentiality of all State records and other
confidential information wherever located . Confidential information shall not be retained in any files or
otherwise by Grantee or its agents, except as pennitted in this Grant or approved in writing by the State.
D. Disclosure-Liability
Disclosure of State records or other confidential infonnation by Grantee for any reason may be cause for
legal action by third parties against Grantee, the State or their respective agents. To the extent permitted by
law. the Grantee shall indemnify, save, and hold harmless the State, its employees and agents, against any
and all claims, damages. liability and court awards including costs. expenses, and attorney fees and related
costs, incuJTed as a result of any act or omission by Grantee, or its employees, agents, Subgrantees, or
assignees pursuant to this§ IO.
11. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Subrecipient shall not engage in any business or personal activities or practices or maintain any relationships
that conflict in any way with the full performance of Subrecipient's obligations hereunder. Such a conflict of
interest would arise when a Subrecipient's employee, officer or agent, or any member of his or her immediate
family, his or her partner, or an organization which employs or is about to employ any of the pa1ties indicated
herein, has a financial or other interest in or receives a tangible personal benefit from Subrecipient's receipt of
the Federal Award and /or entry into this Grant Agreement. Officers, employees and agents of the Subrecipient
may neither solicit nor accept gratuities, favors, or anything of monetary value from contractors or parties to
subcontracts .
Subrecipient acknowledges that with respect to this Grant Agreement, even the appearance of a conflict of
interest is harmful to the State's interests. Absent the State's prior written approval, Subrecipient shall refrain
from any practices, activities or relationships that reasonably appear to be in conflict with the full performance
of Subrecipient's obligations to the State hereunder. If a conflict or the appearance of a conflict exists, or if
Subrecipient is uncertain whether a conflict or the appearance of a conflict of interest exists, Subrecipient shall
submit to the State a disclosure statement setting forth the relevant details for the State's consideration . Failure
to promptly submit a disclosure statement or to follow the State's direction in regard to the apparent conflict
constitutes a breach of this Grant Agreement.
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12. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
COOT -Division of Transit and Rail
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Routing #: I 9-HTR-ZL-00094
DUNS #:084024447
Grantee makes the following specific representations and warranties. each of which was relied on by the State
in entering into this Grant.
A. Standard and Manner of Performance
Grantee shall perform its obligations hereunder in accordance with the highest standards of care, skill and
diligence in the industry, trades or profession and in the sequence and manner set forth in this Grant.
B. Legal Authority-Grantee and Grantee's Signatory
Grantee wa1Tants that it possesses the legal authority to enter into this Grant and that it has taken all actions
required by its procedures. by-laws, and /or applicable laws to exercise that authority, and to lawfully
authorize its undersigned signatory to execute this Grant, or any part thereof. and to bind Grantee to its
terms. If requested by the State, Grantee shall provide the State with proof of Grantee· s authority to enter
into this Grant within 15 days of receiving such request.
C. Licenses, Permits, Etc.
Grantee represents and watTants that as of the Effective Date it has, and that at all times during the term
hereof it shall have, at its sole expense, all licenses, certifications, approvals, insurance, permits, and other
authorization required by law to perform its obligations hereunder. Grantee watTants that it shall maintain
all necessary licenses , certifications. approvals, insurance. permits. and other authorizations required to
properly perform this Grant , without reimbursement by the State or other adjustment in Grant Funds .
Additionally. all employees and agents of Grantee performing Services under this Grant shall hold all
required licenses or certifications, if any, to perform their responsibilities. Grantee, if a foreign corporation
or other foreign entity transacting business in the State of Colorado, further warrants that it cutTently has
obtained and shall maintain any applicable certificate of authority to transact business in the State of
Colorado and has designated a registered agent in Colorado to accept service of process. Any revocation,
withdrawal or non-renewal of licenses, certifications, approvals. insurance, permits or any such similar
requirements necessary for Grantee to properly perform the terms of this Grant shall be deemed to be a
material breach by Grantee and constitute grounds for termination of this Grant.
13. INSURANCE
Grantee and its Subgrantees shall obtain and maintain insurance as specified in this section at all times during
the term of this Grant: All policies evidencing the insurance coverage required hereunder shall be issued by
insurance companies satisfactory to Grantee and the State .
A. Grantee
i. Public Entities
If Grantee is a "public entity" within the meaning of the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, CRS
§24-10-10 I, et seq., as amended (the '·GIA''), then Grantee shall maintain at all times during the term
of this Grant such liability insurance, by commercial policy or self-insurance, as is necessary to meet
its liabilities under the GIA. Grantee shall show proofof such insurance satisfactory to the State, if
requested by the State. Grantee shall require each Grant with Subgrantees that are public entities,
providing Goods or Services hereunder, to include the insurance requirements necessa1y to meet
Subgrantee·s liabilities under the GIA .
ii. Non-Public Entities
If Grantee is not a "public entity" within the meaning of the GIA, Grantee shall obtain and maintain
during the term of this Grant insurance coverage and policies meeting the same requirements set forth
in §13(8) with respect to Subgrantees that are not "public entities".
B. Grantee and Subgrantees
Grantee shall require each Grant with Subgrantees, other than those that are public entities. providing
Goods or Services in connection with this Grant , to include insurance requirements substantially similar to
the following :
i. Worker's Compensation
Worker's Compensation Insurance as required by State statute, and Employer's Liability Insurance
covering all of Grantee and Subgrantee employees acting within the course and scope of their
employment.
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ii. General Liability
COOT -Division of Transit and Rail
SAP PO #: 491001789
Routing #: I 9-HTR-ZL-00094
DUNS #:084024447
Commercial General Liability Insurance written on I SO occurrence form CG 00 0 I I 0/93 or
equivalent, covering premises operations, fire damage, independent contractors, products and
completed operations, blanket contractual liability, personal injury, and advertising liability with
minimum limits as follows: (a) $1,000,000 each occurrence; (b) $1,000,000 general aggregate; (c)
$1,000,000 products and completed operations aggregate: and (d) $50,000 any one fire.
iii. Automobile Liabilit)'
Automobile Liability Insurance covering any auto (including owned, hired and non-owned autos) with
a minimum limit of$ l ,000,000 each accident combined single limit.
iv. Additional Insured
Grantee and the State shall be named a s additional insured on the Commercial General Liability
Insurance policy (leases and construction Grants require additional insured coverage for completed
operations on endorsements CG 20 IO 11 /85. CG 2037. or equivalent).
,.. Primacy of Coverage
Coverage required of Grantee and Subgrantees shall be primary o ver any insurance or self-insurance
program caiTied by Grantee or the State.
\'i. Cancellation
The above insurance policies shall include provisions preventing cancellation or non-renewal without
at least 45 da ys prior notice to the Grantee and Grantee shall forward such notice to the State in
accordance with § 16 (Notices and Representatives) within s e ven days of Grantee's receipt of such
notice.
vii. Subrogation Waiver
All insurance policies in any way related to this Grant and secured and maintained by Grantee or its
Subgrantees a s required herein shall include clauses stating that each carrier shall waive all rights of
recovery . under subrog ation or otherwise. against Grantee or the State. its agencies. institutions.
organization s , offi cers, agents, employees, and volunteers.
C. Certificates
Grantee and all Subgrantees shall provide certificates showing insurance coverage required hereunder to
the State within seven bu s in ess days of the Effective Date of this Grant. No later than 15 days prior to the
expiration date of any s uc h coverage. Grantee and each Subgrantee shall deliver to the State or Grantee
certificates of in surance e v idencing renewals thereof. In addition, upon request by the State at any other
time during the term of this Grant or an y subgrant. Grantee and each Subgrantee shall, within IO day s of
such request, supply to the State e v idence satisfactory to the State of compliance with the provisions of this
§13.
14. BREACH
A. Defined
In addition to any breaches specified in other sections of this Grant, the failure of either Party to perform
any of its material obligations hereunder, in whole or in part or in a timely or satisfactory manner,
constitutes a breach. The institution of proceedings under any bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or
similar law, by or against Grantee, or the appointment of a recei ver or similar officer for Grantee or any of
its property , which is not vacate d or full y stayed within 20 days after the institution or occurrence thereof.
shall also constitute a breach.
B. Notice and Cure Period
In the event of a breach, notice of such shall be given in writing by the aggrieved Party to the other Party in
the manner provided in §16. If such breach is not cured within 30 da y s ofreceipt of written notice, or ifa
cure cannot be completed within 30 days, or if cure of the breach has not begun within 30 days and pursued
with due diligence, the State may exercise any of the remedies set forth in §15. Notwithstanding anything
to the contrary herein, the State, in its sole discretion. need not provide advance notice or a cure period and
may immediately terminate this Grant in whole or in part if reasonably necessary to preserve public safety
or to prevent immediate public crisis.
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15. REMEDIES
COOT -Division of Transit and Rail
SAP PO #: 491001789
Routing #: l 9-HTR-ZL-00094
DUNS #:084024447
If Grantee is in breach under any provision of this Grant, the State shall have all of the remedies listed in this
§ 15 in addition to all other remedies set forth in other sections of this Grant following the notice and cure period
set forth in §14(8), provided however, that the State may terminate this Grant pursuant to §15(8) without a
breach. The State may exercise any or all of the remedies available to it, in its sole discretion, concurrently or
consecutively.
A. Termination for Cause and/or Breach
If Grantee fails to perform any of its obligations hereunder with such diligence as is required to ensure its
completion in accordance with the provisions of this Grant and in a timely manner, the State may notify
Grantee of such non-performance in accordance with the provisions herein. If Grantee thereafter fails to
promptly cure such non-performance within the cure period, the State, at its option, may terminate this
entire Grant or such pait of this Grant as to which there has been delay or a failure to properly perform.
Exercise by the State of this right shall not be deemed a breach of its obligations hereunder. Grantee shall
continue performance of this Grant to the extent not terminated, if any.
i. Obligations and Rights
To the extent specified in any tennination notice, Grantee shall not incur futther obligations or
render futther performance hereunder past the effective date of such notice, and shall tenninate
outstanding orders and subcontracts with third patties. However, Grantee shall complete and deliver
to the State all Work, Services and Goods not cancelled by the termination notice and may incur
obligations as are necessary to do so within this Grant's terms. At the sole discretion of the State,
Grantee shall assign to the State all of Grantee's right, title, and interest under such terminated orders
or subgrants. Upon termination, Grantee shall take timely, reasonable and necessary action to protect
and preserve property in the possession of Grantee in which the State has an interest. All materials
owned by the State in the possession of Grantee shall be immediately returned to the State. All Work
Product, at the option of the State, shall be delivered by Grantee to the State and shall become the
State's property.
ii. Payments
The State shall reimburse Grantee only for accepted perfonnance up to the date of termination. If,
after tennination by the State, it is determined that Grantee was not in breach or that Grantee's action
or inaction was excusable, such termination shall be treated as a termination in the public interest
and the rights and obligations of the Patties shall be the same as if this Grant had been terminated in
the public interest. as described herein.
iii. Damages and Withholding
Notwithstanding any other remedial action by the State, Grantee also shall remain liable to the State
for any damages sustained by the State by vi1tue of any breach under this Grant by Grantee and the
State may withhold any payment to Grantee for the purpose of mitigating the State's damages, until
such time as the exact amount of damages due to the State from Grantee is determined. The State
may withhold any amount that may be due to Grantee as the State deems necessary to protect the
State, including loss as a result of outstanding liens or claims of former lien holders, or to reimburse
the State for the excess costs incurred in procuring similar goods or services. Grantee shall be liable
for excess costs incurred by the State in procuring from third parties replacement Work, Services or
substitute Goods as cover.
B. Early Termination in the Public Interest
The State is entering into this Grant for the purpose of carrying out the public policy of the State of
Colorado, as determined by its Governor, General Assembly, and/or courts. If this Grant ceases to fwther
the public policy of the State, the State. in its sole discretion. may terminate this Grant in whole or in part.
Exercise by the State of this right shall not constitute a breach of the State's obligations hereunder. This
subsection shall not apply to a termination of this Grant by the State for cause or breach by Grantee, which
shall be governed by §15(A) or as otherwise specifically provided for herein.
i. Method and Content
The State shall notify Grantee of such termination in accordance with §16. The notice shall specify
the effective date of the tennination and whether it affects all or a portion of this Grant.
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ii. Obligations and Rights
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SAP PO #: 491001789
Routing #: I 9-HTR-ZL-00094
DUNS #:084024447
Upon receipt of a termination notice, Grantee shall be subject to and comply with the same
obligations and rights set fo11h in § 1 S(A)(i).
iii. Payments
If this Grant is tenninated by the State pursuant to this §15(8), Grantee shall be paid an amount
which bears the same ratio to the total reimbursement under this Grant as the Services satisfactorily
performed bear to the total Services covered by this Grant, less payments previously made.
Additionally, if this Grant is less than 60 % completed, the State may reimburse Grantee for a portion
of actual out-of-pocket expenses (not otherwise reimbursed under this Grant) incurred by Grantee
which are directly attributable to the uncompleted portion of Grantee's obligations hereunder;
provided that the sum of any and all reimbursement shall not exceed the maximum amount payable
to Grantee hereunder.
C. Remedies Not Involving Termination
The State, in its sole discretion, may exercise one or more of the following remedies in addition to other
remedies available to it:
i. Suspend Performance
Suspend Grantee's performance with respect to all or any portion of this Grant pending necessaiy
cotTective action as specified by the State without entitling Grantee to an adjustment in price/cost or
performance schedule. Grantee shall promptly cease pcrfi.mnance and incurring costs in accordance
with the State ·s directive and the State shall not be liable for costs incurred by Grantee after the
suspension of performance under this provision.
ii. Withhold Payment
Withhold payment to Grantee until corrections in Grant e e's performance are satisfactorily made and
completed.
iii. Deny Payment
Deny pay ment for those obligation s not performed, that due to Grantee's actions or inactions, cannot
be performed or, ifperfonned, would be ofno value to the State; provided, that any denial of
payment shall be reasonably related to the value to the State of the obligations not performed.
iv. Removal
Demand removal of any ofGrantee·s employees, agents, or Subgrantees whom the State deems
incompetent. careless. insubordinate. unsuitable, or otherwise unacceptable, or w hose continued
relation to this Grant is deemed to be contrary to the public interest or not in the State's best interest .
v. Intellectual Property
If Grantee infringes on a patent, copyri g ht , trademark, trade secret or other intellectual property right while
perfonning its obligations under this Grant, Grantee shall , at the State's option (a) obtain for the State or
Grantee the right to use such products and services; (b) replace any Goods, Services, or other product
involved with non-infringing products or modify them so that they become non-infringing; or, (c) if neither
of the foregoing alternatives are reasonably available, remove any infringing Goods. Services, or products
and refund the price paid therefore to the State.
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16. NOTICES and REPRESENTATIVES
COOT -Division of Transit and Rail
SAP PO #: 491001789
Routing #: I 9-HTR-ZL-00094
DUNS #:084024447
Each individual identified below is the principal representative of the designating Party . All notices required to
be given hereunder shall be hand delivered with receipt required or sent by certified or registered mail to such
Party's principal representati ve at the address set forth below. In addition to, but not in lieu of a hard-copy
notice, notice also may be sent by e-mail to the e-mail addresses, if any, set forth below. Either Party may from
time to time designate by written notice substitute addresses or persons to whom such notices shall be sent.
Unless otherwise provided herein, all notices shall be effective upon receipt.
A. State:
Jane Hickey
Division of Transit and Rail
2829 W. Howard Place
Denver, CO 80204
303-757-9237
jane.hickey@ state.co.us
B. Grantee:
Jared Barnes
EAGLE COUNTY
PO BOX 1070
Gypsum, CO, 81637
970-328-3528
jared.barnes@ eaglecounty.us
17. RIGHTS IN DATA, DOCUMENTS, AND COMPUTER SOFTWARE
Grantee agrees to provide to the State a royalty-free, non-exclusive and in-evocable license to reproduce publish
or otherwise use and to authorize others to use the Work Product described herein, for the Federal Government
and State purposes. All Work Product shall be delivered to the State by Grantee upon completion or termination
hereof.
18. GOVERNMENTAL IMMUNITY
Notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary, nothing herein shall constitute a waiver, express or
implied, of any of the immunities, rights, benefits, protection, or other provisions of the GIA. Liability for
claims for injuries to persons or property arising from the negligence of the State of Colorado, its departments,
institutions. agencies, boards. officials. and employees is controlled and limited by the provisions of the GIA
and the risk management statutes, CRS §24-30-150 I. et seq .. as amended.
19. STATEWIDE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
If the maximum amount payable to Grantee under this Grant is $100,000 or greater, either on the Effective Date
or at anytime thereafter. this § 19 applies.
Grantee agrees to be governed, and to abide, by the provisions of CRS §24-102-205. §24-102-206, §24-103-
60 I. §24-103.5-10 I and §24-105-102 concerning the monitoring of vendor performance on state Grants and
inclusion of Grant performance information in a statewide Contract Management System.
Grantee's performance shall be subject to Evaluation and Review in accordance with the terms and conditions
of this Grant. State law. including CRS §24-103.5-101. and State Fiscal Rules, Policies and Guidance.
Evaluation and Review ofGrantee·s performance shall be part of the normal Grant administration process and
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SAP PO #: 491001789
Routing #: 19-HTR-ZL-00094
DUNS #:084024447
Grantee·s performance will be systematically recorded in the statewide Contract Management System. Areas of
Evaluation and Review shall include, but shall not be limited to quality, cost and timeliness. Collection of
infonnation relevant to the performance ofGrantee·s obligations under this Grant shall be detennined by the
specific requirements of such obligations and shall include factors tailored to match the requirements of
Grantee's obligations. Such perfonnance infonnation shall be entered into the statewide Contract Management
System at intervals established herein and a final Evaluation, Review and Rating shall be rendered within 30
days of the end of the Grant term. Grantee shall be notified following each performance Evaluation and Review,
and shall address or correct any identified problem in a timely manner and maintain work progress.
Should the final performance Evaluation and Review detennine that Grantee demonstrated a gross failure to
meet the performance measures established hereunder, the Executive Director of the Colorado Department of
Personnel and Administration (Executive Director), upon request by COOT and showing of good cause, may
debar Grantee and prohibit Grantee from bidding on future Grants. Grantee may contest the final Evaluation,
Review and Rating by : (a) filing rebuttal statements, which may result in either removal or correction of the
evaluation (CRS §24-105-102(6)). or (b) under CRS §24-105-102(6), exercising the debarment protest and
appeal rights provided in CRS §§24-109-106, 107,201 or 202, which may result in the reversal of the
debarment and reinstatement of Grantee, by the Executive Director, upon a showing of good cause.
20. GENERAL PROVISIONS
A. Assignment and Subgrants
Grantee ·s rights and obligations hereunder are personal and may not be transferred, assigned or subgranted
without the prior. written consent of the State. Any attempt at assignment. transfer. or subgranting without
such consent shall be void. All assignments, subgrants, or Subgrantees approved by Grantee or the State arc
subject to all of the provisions hereof Grantee shall be solely responsible for all aspects of subgranting
arrangements and perfonnance.
B. Binding Effect
Except as otherwise provided in §20(A), all provisions herein contained, including the benefits and
burdens. shall extend to and be binding upon the Parties' respective heirs. legal representatives, successors,
and assigns.
C. Captions
The captions and headings in this Grant are for convenience of reference onl y , and shall not be used to
interpret, define, or limit its pro v isions.
D. Counterparts
This Grant may be executed in multiple identical original counterpat1s, all of which shall constitute one
agreement.
E. Entire Understanding
This Grant represents the complete integration of all understandings between the Parties and al I prior
representations and understandings, oral or written, are merged herein. Prior or contemporaneous additions,
deletions, or other changes hereto shall not have any force or effect whatsoever. unless embodied herein.
F. Indemnification-General
To the extent permitted by law, Grantee shall indemnify, save, and hold harmless the State, its employees
and agents. against any and all claims, damages, liability and com1 awards including costs. expenses, and
attorney fees and related costs, incurred as a result of an y act or omission by Grantee, or its employees.
agent s , Subgrantees, or assignees pursuant to the terms of this Grant; however, the provisions hereof shall
not be construed or interpreted as a waiver, express or implied, of any of the immunities, rights, benefits,
protection, or other pro v isions, of the GIA, or the Federal Tort Claims Act, 28 USC 2671 et seq ., as
applicable, as now or hereafter amended.
G. Jurisdiction and Venue
All suits. actions. or proceedings related to this Grant shall be held in the State of Colorado and exclusive
venue shall be in the City and County of Denver.
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H. Modification
i. By the Parties:
COOT -Division of Transit and Rail
SAP PO #: 491001789
Routing #: l 9-HTR-ZL-00094
DUNS #:084024447
Except as specifically provided in this Grant, modifications of this Grant shall not be effective unless
agreed to in writing by the Parties in an amendment to this Grant, properly executed and approved in
accordance with applicable Colorado State law, State Fiscal Rules, and Office of the State Controller
Policies, including, but not limited to, the policy entitled MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS -
TOOLS AND FORMS.
ii. By Operation of Law
This Grant is subject to such modifications as may be required by changes in federal or Colorado State
law, or their implementing regulations. Any such required modification automatically shall be
incorporated into and be part of this Grant on the effective date of such change. as if full y set forth
herein.
I. Order of Precedence
The provisions of this Grant shall govern the relationship of the Parties. In the event of conflicts or
inconsistencies between this Grant and its exhibits and attachments including, but not limited to, those
provided by Grantee, such conflicts or inconsistencies shall be resolved by reference to the documents in
the following order of priority:
i. Exhibit C (Supplemental Federal Provisions for Federally Funded Contracts, Grants, and Purchase
Orders-FF AT A),
ii. Exhibit D (Supplemental Federal Provisions for Federal Awards)
iii. Exhibit E (Required Third Party Contract / Agreement Clauses).
iv. Colorado Special Provisions,
v. The Provisions of the main body of this Grant,
vi. Exhibit A (Scope of Work and Budget},
vii. Additional Exhibits in the order in which they appear.
J. Senrability
Provided this Grant can be executed and performance of the obligations of the Parties accomplished within
its intent. the provisions hereof are severable and any provision that is declared invalid or becomes
inoperable for any reason shall not affect the validity of any other provision hereof.
K. Survival of Certain Grant Terms
Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, provisions of this Grant requiring continued performance,
compliance, or effect after termination hereof, shall survi ve such termination and shall be enforceable by
the State if Grantee fails to perfonn or comply as required.
L. Taxes
The State is exempt from all federal excise taxes under !RC Chapter 32 (No. 84-730 I 23K) and from all
State and local government sales and use taxes under CRS §§39-26-10 I and 20 I et seq. Such exemptions
appl y when materials are purchased or services rendered to benefit the State; provided however, that certain
political subdivisions ( e.g .. City of Denver) may require payment of sales or use taxes even though the
product or service is provided to the State. Grantee shall be solely liable for paying such taxes as the State
is prohibited from paying for or reimbursing Grantee for them.
M. Third Party Beneficiaries
Enforcement of this Grant and all rights and obligations hereunder are reserved solely to the Parties, and
not to any third party. Any services or benefits which third patties receive as a result of this Grant are
incidental to the Grant, and do not create any rights for such third parties.
N. Waiver
Waiver of any breach of a term. provision. or requirement of this Grant. or any right or remedy hereunder,
whether explicitly or by lack of enforcement, shall not be construed or deemed as a waiver of an y
subsequent breach of such te1111, provision or requirement, or of any other tenn, provision, or requirement.
0. CORA Disclosure
To the extent not prohibited by federal law, this Grant and the perfom1ance measures and standards under
CRS §24-103 .5-IO I, if any, are subject to pub! ic release through the Colorado Open Records Act, CRS
§24-72-10 I, et seq.
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21. COLORADO SPECIAL PROVISIONS
These Special Provisions apply to all Grants except where noted in italics .
A. CONTROLLER'S APPROVAL. CRS §24-30-202 (I)
COOT -Division of Transit and Rail
SAP PO #: 491001789
Routing #: I 9-HTR-ZL-00094
DUNS #:084024447
This Grant shall not be deemed valid until it has been approved by the Colorado State Controller or
designee.
B. FUND AVAILABILITY. CRS §24-30-202(5.5)
Financial obligations of the State payable after the cmTent fiscal year are contingent upon funds for that
purpose being appropriated, budgeted, and otherwise made available.
C. GOVERNMENT AL IMMUNITY
No term or condition of this Grant shall be construed or interpreted as a waiver, express or implied , of any
of the immunities, rights, benefits, protections, or other provisions. of the Colorado Governmental
Immunity Act, CRS §24-10-101 et seq., or the Federal Tort Claims Act , 28 U.S.C. §§1346(b) and 2671 et
seq., as applicable now or hereafter amended.
D. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Grantee shall perform its duties hereunder as an independent contractor and not as an employee. Neither
Grantee nor any agent or employee of Grantee shall be deemed to be an agent or employee of the State .
Grantee and its employees and agents arc not entitled to unemployment insurance or workers compensation
benefits through the State and the State shall not pay for or otherwise provide such coverage for Grantee or
any of its agents or employ ees. Unemploy ment insurance benefits will be available to Grantee and its
employees and agents only if such coverage is made available by Grantee or a third party. Grantee shall pay
when due all applicable employment ta xes and income taxes and local head taxes incurred pursuant to this
Grant. Grantee shall not have authorization, express or implied, to bind the State to any agreement, liability
or understanding, except as expressly set forth herein . Grantee shall (a) provide and keep in force workers'
compensation and unemployment compensation insurance in the amounts required by law, (b) provide
proof thereof when requested by the State. and (c) be solely responsible for its acts and those of its
employees and agents.
E. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW
Grantee shall strictl y comply with all applicable federal and State laws. rules, and regulations in effect or
hereafter established, including, without limitation, laws applicable to discrimination and unfair
employment practices.
F. CHOICE OF LAW
Colorado law, and rules and regulations issued pursuant thereto, shall be applied in the interpretation,
execution, and enforcement of this grant. Any provision included or incorporated herein by reference which
conflicts with said laws , rules, and regulations shall be null and void . Any provision incorporated herein by
reference which purports to negate this or any other Special Provision in whole or in part shall not be valid
or enforceable or available in any action at law, whether by way of complaint, defense, or otherwise. Any
prov ision rendered null and void by the operation of this provision shall not invalidate the remainder of this
Grant, to the extent capable of execution.
G. BINDING ARBITRATION PROHIBITED
The State of Colorado does not agree to binding arbitration by any extra-judicial body or person . Any
provision to the contrary in this Grant or incorporated herein by reference shall be null and void .
H. SOFTWARE PIRACY PROHIBITION. Governor's Executive Order D 002 00
State or other public funds payable under this Grant shall not be used for the acquisition, operation, or
maintenance of computer software in violation of federal copyright laws or applicable licensing
restrictions . Grantee hereby certifies and warrants that, during the term of this Grant and any extensions ,
Grantee has and shall maintain in place appropriate systems and controls to prevent such improper use of
public funds . If the State determines that Grantee is in violation of this provision, the State may exercise
any remedy available at law or in equity or under this Grant, including, without limitation, immediate
termination of this Grant and any remedy consistent with federal copyright laws or applicable licensing
restrictions .
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Routing #: I 9-HTR-ZL-00094
DUNS #:084024447
I. EMPLOYEE FINANCIAL INTEREST/CONFLICT OF INTEREST. CRS §§24-18-201 and
24-50-507
The signatories aver that to their knowledge, no employee of the State has any personal or beneficial
interest whatsoever in the service or property described in this Grant. Grantee has no interest and shall not
acquire any interest, direct or indirect, that would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of
Grantee's services and Grantee shall not employ any person having such known interests.
J. VENDOR OFFSET. CRS §§24-30-202 (I) and 24-30-202.4
[Not applicable to illfergovernmental agreements!
Subject to CRS §24-30-202.4 (3.5), the State Controller may withhold payment under the State's vendor
offset intercept system for debts owed to State agencies for: (a) unpaid child support debts or child support
an-earages; (b) unpaid balances of tax, accrued interest, or other charges specified in CRS §39-21-10 I, et
seq.; (c) unpaid loans due to the Student Loan Division of the Department of Higher Education; (d)
amounts required to be paid to the Unemployment Compensation Fund: and (e) other unpaid debts owing
to the State as a result of final agency determination or judicial action.
K. PUBLIC GRANTS FOR SERVICES. CRS §8-17.5-101
[Not applicable to agreements relating to the offer, issuance, or sale of securities, investmellf advismy
services orfimd management services, sponsored projects, intergovernmental agreements, or
information technology services or products am/ services I
Grantee ce1tifies, warrants, and agrees that it does not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien
who will perfonn work under this Grant and will confirm the employment eligibility of all employees who
are newly hired for employment in the United States to perform work under this Grant, through
participation in the E-Verify Program or the State program established pursuant to CRS §8-l 7.5-102(5)(c),
Grantee shall not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien to perform work under this Grant or
enter into a grant with a Subgrantee that fails to certify to Grantee that the Subgrantee shall not knowingly
employ or contract with an illegal alien to perform work under this Grant. Grantee (a) shall not use E-
Verify Program or State program procedures to undertake pre-employment screening of job applicants
while this Grant is being performed, (b) shall notify the Sub grantee and the granting State agency within
three days if Grantee has actual knowledge that a Subgrantee is employing or contracting with an illegal
alien for work under this Grant, (c) shall tenninate the subgrant ifa Subgrantee does not stop employing or
contracting with the illegal alien within three days of receiving the notice, and (d) shall comply with
reasonable requests made in the course of an investigation, undertaken pursuant to CRS §8-17.5-102(5), by
the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment. If Grantee participates in the State program. Grantee
shall deliver to the granting State agency. Institution of Higher Education or political subdivision. a written.
notarized affirmation. affirming that Grantee has examined the legal work status of such employee, and
shall comply with all of the other requirements of the State program. If Grantee fails to comply with any
requirement of this provision or CRS §8-17.5-10 I et seq., the granting State agency, institution of higher
education or political subdivision may terminate this Grant for breach and, if so terminated, Grantee shall
be liable for damages.
L. PUBLIC GRANTS WITH NATURAL PERSONS. CRS §24-76.5-101
Grantee, if a natural person eighteen ( 18) years of age or older. hereby swears and affirms under penalty of
perjury that he or she (a) is a citizen or otherwise lawfully present in the United States pursuant to federal
law. (b) shall comply with the provisions ofCRS §24-76.5-101 et seq., and (c) has produced one form of
identification required by CRS §24-76.5-103 prior to the effective date of this Grant.
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22. SIGNATURE PAGE
COOT -Division of Transit and Rail
SAP PO #: 491001789
Routing #: I 9-HTR-ZL-00094
DUNS #:084024447
THE PARTIES HERETO HAVE EXECUTED THIS GRANT
* Persons signing for Grantee hereby swear and affirm that they are authorized to act on Grantee's behalf and
acknowledge that the State is relying on their re1nesentations to that effect.
GRANTEE
EAGLE COUNTY
By: -\-;c,JJ/1/& ,Mcc'.l,(-~"' t· /
Print Name of Authorized Individual
Title: C. r-//)1fl
Print Title of Authorized Individual
~prQ *Sgature ~ ;
Date: / z,/u/18
I
2nd Gran tee Signature if Needed
By:
Print Name of Authorized Individual
Title:
Print Title of Authori z ed Individual
*Signature
Date: ------------
By:
STATE OF COLORADO
John W. Hickenlooper, Governor
lorado Department of Transportation
I\· ·chael P. Lewis-Executi Director
Signato y avers to th e State Controller or delegate that. except as
specified herein . Grantee ha s not begun performance or th at a
Statutory Violati o n wai\'er has been requested under Fiscal Rules
Date: IZ. I@ I Z.01& --~7,-..~,---=~~--
ALL GRANTS REQUIRE APPROVAL BY THE ST ATE CONTROLLER
CRS §24-30-202 requires the State Controller to appro\'e all State grants. This Grant is not valid until signed and
ated below by the State Controller or delegate. Grantee is not authorized to begin performance until such time. If
an tee begins performing prior thereto, the State of Colorado is not obligated to pay Grantee for such performance
or for any goods and/or services prov ided hereunder.
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23. EXHIBIT A-SCOPE OF WORK AND BUDGET
Project Description* CY2019 FT A 5311 Operating
Federal Awardine: Ae:ency Federal Transit Administration
Federal Regional Contact Cindy Terwilliger
Federal Award Date To Be Detennined
FAIN To Be Detennined
CFDA Title Formula Grants for Rural Areas
Subrecipient Eagle County
Contact Name Jared Barnes
Address PO Box 1070
Gypsum, CO 81637
Email i a red. bames(meaglecounty. us
Total Project Bude:et
**WBS Element
ALI
Federal Funds I
Local Funds I
Total Project Budget Amount
CFDA#
DUNS
COOT -Division of Transit and Rail
SAP PO #: 491001789
Routing #: 19-HTR-ZL-00094
DUNS #:084024447
20.509
084024447
Vendor Number 2000124
Phone#
970-328-3528
Indirect Rate N I A
Opera tine: Costs
19-11-4039.ECOR .300
30.09 .01
50 % $350,100
50 % $350, l 00
$700,200
Total Project Amount Encumbered via This Grant Ae:reement $700,200
*This grant is not a research and development project.
**The grants and line item WBS numbers may be replaced ,vithout changing the amount of the grant at CDOrs
discretion.
A. Project Description
Eagle County (Subrecipient) shall maintain the existence of public transportation services through the following
goals :
l . Enhance access to health care, education, employment, public services, recreation, social transactions , and other
basic needs
2. Assist in the maintenance, development, improvement and use of public transportation in their Transportation
Planning Region (TPR)
3. Encourage and facilitate the most efficient use of all transportation funds used to provide passenger
transportation in their TPR through the coordination of programs and services
4 . Encourage mobility management, employment-related transportation alternatives, joint development practices.
and transit-oriented development
Section 53 l l funding is pro vided to support the services described in the Project Description above for calendar year
2019 (Janumy 1 -December 3 I).
B. Performance Standards
1. Performance will be reviewed throughout the Grant Agreement. Eagle County will repo1t to the COOT Project
Manager when one or more of the following occurs:
a. Budget or schedule changes
b. Scheduled milestone or completion dates were not met
c. Identification of problem areas and how the problems will be solved
d. Expected impacts and the efforts to recover from delays
2. Perfonnance will be reviewed based on:
a. Completion of 5311 Program Measure Repmts/Quarterly Reports in COTRAMS (Colorado Transit and Rail
Awards Management System), and
b. Completion of annual National Transit Database (NTD) Report.
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3. Program Measure Reports/Quarterly Reports will be submitted in COTRAMS by the following due dates:
a . Quarter I due April 28'h
b . Quaiier 2 due July 28'"
c . Quarter 3 due October 28 th
d . Quarter 4 due January 28 th
4 . Milestones
Milestone Name Milestone Description Original Estimated.
Completion Date
MILE-07 5 14 8 Submit Reimbursement Reque st in COTRAMS Monthly
MILE-0 75149 Submit Progress Reports Quarterly
MILE-075150 Submit Final Reimbursement Request in C OTRAMS March I , 2020
IMPORTANT NOTE: All mile stone s in thi s s cope of work mu st be compl eted (except for the final
reimbursement request) no later than th e contract expiration date of Decembe r 3 1, 2019 .
C. Project Budget
I . The Total Project Budget is $700,200. Th e State will pay no more than 50 % of the eligible , actual operating
costs up to the maximum amount of $350, I 00 . Eagle County shall be solely responsible for all costs incurred in
the Project in excess of the amount paid by the State from funds for the share of eligible, actual costs . For
COOT accounting purposes, the Federal Operating Funds of$350, 100 (50%). and matching Local Operating
Funds of $350 ,100 (50°~) will be encumbered by this Grant Agreement.
2 . Eagle County 's share, together with the Federal share , shall be in an amount sufficient to assure payment of the
net Project cost . The State will administer funds for this Project under the terms of this Grant Agreement,
provided th a t the share of FT A funds to be administered by the State are made available and remain available .
In no event shall the State have any obligation to provide State funds or provide FT A funds for the Eagle
County's share of the Project. Eagle County shall initiate and prosecute to completion all actions necessary to
enable Eagle County to pro v ide its share of the Project costs at or prior to the time that such funds are needed to
meet Project costs .
3 . No refund or reduction of the amount of the Eagle County's share to be provided will be allowed unless there is
at the same time a refund or reduction of the share of a proportionate amount.
4 . Eagle County may use funds for the local share , but those funds cannot be from other Department of
Transportation (DOT) programs . The Eagle County 's share, together with the share , must be enough to ensure
payment of Total Project Budget.
D. Allowable Costs
I . Eagle County shall agree to adhere to the provisions for allowable and unallowable costs cited in the following
regulations : 2 CFR 200.420 through 200.475; FTA C 50 I 0 .1 E Chapter VI ; Financial Man a gement ; Master
Agreement, Section 6 '·Non-Federal Share:" and 2 CFR 200 . I 02 . Other applicable requirements for cost
allowability not cited previously, shall also be considered .
2 . Eagle County 's operating expenses are those costs directly related to sy stem operations . Eagle County at a
minimum , should consider the following items as operating expenses : fuel , oil , drivers' salaries and fringe
benefits, dispatcher salaries and fringe benefits, and licenses .
3 . If Eagle County elects to take administrative assistance, eligible costs may include but are not limited to :
general administrative expenses (e.g., salaries of the project director, secretary, and bookkeeper); marketing
e xpenses ; insurance premiums or payments to a self-insurance reserve ; office supplies ; facilities and equipment
rental; standard overhead rates ; and the costs of administering drug and alcohol testing . Additionally,
administrative costs for promoting and coordinating ridesharing are eligible as project administration if the
activity is part of a coordinated public transportation program .
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E. Reimbursement Eligibility
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Routing #: I 9-HTR-ZL-00094
DUNS #:084024447
I. Eagle County must submit invoice(s) monthly via COTRAMS. Reimbursement will apply only to eligible
expenses that are incu1Ted within the period ofperfonnance (January I -December 31) of this Grant
Agreement.
2. Reimbursement requests must be within the limits of Section D, Allowable Costs, of this Grant Agreement.
Eagle County will be reimbursed based on the ratio of Federal Share and Local Share set fo11h in Project Budget
above .
3 . Eagle County must submit the final invoice within 60 days of December 31, 2019 and complete a Grant
Closeout and Liquidation (GCL) Form in COTRAMS. within 15 days of final reimbursement payment.
F. Special Conditions
I . Eagle County will comply with the Federal Transit Administration (FT A) Drug and Alcohol Regulations, to
include on time submission to FTA 's Drug and Alcohol Management Information System (DAMIS).
2. Eagle County shall maintain and report all information required by the National Transit Database (NTD) and
any other financial, fleet, service data.
3 . Any costs reimbursed to Eagle County for this project, from other grant program funds may not be listed as a
cost to be shared by FT A on a reimbursement request (i .e., no double billing).
4. If Eagle County is unable to perform the activities described under Paragraph A., Project Description, or must
significantly change its level of service described herein. the Subrecipient shall notify the State in writing.
5. Eagle County must obtain prior State approval if FT A funds are intended to be used for payment ofa lease or
for third-party contracts .
6 . Eagle County shall document any loss. damage, or theft of FT A/State-funded property, equipment or rolling
stock in COTRAMS .
7. Eagle County will work cooperatively with COOT to market and /or publicize this project as requested by
COOT. Such effo11s may include ribbon cuttings, news articles, photos, and /or other media to be supplied by
Eagle County as appropriate.
8. Eagle County must permit COOT and its auditors to have access to Eagle County's records and financial
statements as necessary for COOT to meet the requirements.
9. Eagle County shall ensure that it does not exclude from participation in, deny the benefits of, or subject to
discrimination an y person in the United States on the ground of race , color. national origin, sex, age or
disabilit y.
I 0. Eagle County shall seek to ensure non-discrimination in its programs and activities by developing and
maintaining a Title VI Program in accordance with the '·Requirements for FTA Subrecipients" in CDOT's Title
VI Program Plan and Federal Transit Administration Circular 4702.1 B, "Title VI Requirements and Guidelines
for FT A Recipients ." The Party shall also facilitate FTA ·s compliance with Executive Order 12898 and DOT
Order 5610.2(a) by incorporating the principles of environmental justice in planning. project development and
public outreach in accordance with FTA Circular 4703 . l "Environmental Justice Policy Guidance for Federal
Transit Administration Recipients ."
11 . Eagle County will provide comparable transportation services to persons with disabilities according to the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. as applicable . Eagle County shall agree to produce and maintain
documentation that supports compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act to COOT upon request.
12. Eagle County shall ensure that it will comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act, FTA guidance, and any other Federal, State, and /or local laws, rules and /or regulations. In
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any contract utilizing funds, land, or other aid. the Eagle County shall require its -aid recipients and /or
contractors to provide a statement of written assurance that they will comply with Section 504 and not
discriminate on the basis of disability.
13. Eagle County shall develop and maintain an ADA Program in accordance with 28 CFR Part 35,
Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services, FTA Circular4710.l,
and an y additional requirements established by COOT for FT A Subrecipients.
14. Eagle County shall prov ide COOT with an equity analysis if the project invol ves choosing a site or location of a
facility in accordance to FTA Circular 4702.1 B .
15. Eagle County shall update it s COTRAMS agency profile of any alterations to existing construction or any new
construction in accordance with FT A Circular 4 710.1.
16. Eagle County shall include nondi scrimination language and the DBE assurance in all contracts and solicitations
in accordance with DBE regulation s . 49 CFR part 26 and CDOT's DBE program.
17. Record retention shall adhere to the requirements outlined in 2 CFR 200.333 and FTA C 50 I 0.1 E.
G. Training
In an effort to enhance transit safety, Eagle County shall make a good faith effort to ensure that appropriate training
of agency personnel is occuning and that personnel are up to date in appropriate certifications. In particular, Eagle
County shall ensure that driving personnel are provided professional training in defensive driving, training on the
handling of mobility devices. and training on transporting older adults and people with disabilities.
H. Restrictions on Lobbying
Eagle County is certifying that it complie s with 2 C F R 200.450 by entering into this Grant Agreement.
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24. EXHIBIT B -VERIFICATION OF PAYMENT
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SAP PO #: 491001789
Routing #: I 9-HTR-ZL-00094
DUNS #:08402444 7
This checklist is to assist the Grantee in preparation of its billing packets to COOT. This checklist is provided as
guidance and is subject to change by COOT. COOT shall provide notice of any such changes to Grantee. All
items may not apply to your pa1ticular entity . CDOT's goal is to reimburse Grantees as quickly as possible and a
well organized and complete billing packet helps to expedite payment.
D Verification of Payment-
✓ General Ledger Repott must have the following:
o Identify check number or EFT number
o Ifno check number is available. submit Accounts Payable Distribution report with the General
Ledger
o In-Kind (must be pre-approved by COOT) and /or cash match
o Date of the report
o Accounting period
o Current period transactions
o Account coding for all incurred expenditures .
✓ Ifno General Ledger Repo11, all of the following are acceptable:
o copies of checks
o check registers
o paycheck stub showing payment number
o showing the amount paid . the check number or electronic funds transfer (EFT) and the date paid.
✓ COOT needs to ensure that expenditures incurred by the local agencies have been paid by the local
agency before CDOT is invoiced by the local agency .
✓ Payment amounts should match the amount requested on the reimbursement. Additional explanation
and documentation is required for any variances.
D In-Kind or Cash Match -If an entity wishes to use these types of match, they must be approved by
CDOT prior to any work taking place.
✓ If in-kind or cash match is being used for the local match, the in-kind or cash match portion of the
project must be included in the project application and the scope of work attached to the contract or
purchase order. FT A does not require pre-approval of in-kind or cash match, but COOT does.
✓ General ledger must also show the in-kind and/or cash match.
0 Indirect costs -If an entity wishes to use indirect costs, the rate must be approved by CDOT prior to
applying it to the reimbursements.
✓ If indirect costs are being requested, an approved indirect letter from COOT or your cognizant agency
must be provided. The letter must state what indirect costs are allowed, the approved rate and the time
period for the approval. The indirect cost plan must be reconciled annually and an updated letter
submitted each year thereafter.
0 Fringe Benefits-Considered part of the Indirect Cost Rate and must be reviewed and approved prior
to including these costs in the reimbursements.
✓ Submit an approval letter from cognizant agency that verifies fringe benefit or
✓ Submit the following fringe benefit rate proposal package to COOT Audit Division :
o Copy of Financial Statement
o Personnel Cost Worksheet
o State of Employee Benefits
o Cost Policy Statement
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25. EXHIBIT C-SUPPLEMENTAL FEDERAL PROVISIONS FOR FEDERALLY FUNDED
CONTRACTS, GRANTS, and PURCHASE ORDERS-FFATA
State of Colorado
Supplemental Provisions for
Federally Funded Contracts, Grants, and Purchase Orders
Subject to
The Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (FF AT A), As Amended
As of3-20-13
The contract, grant, or purchase order to which these Supplemental Provisions are attached may be funded, in
whole or in part, with an award of Federal funds. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of these
Supplemental Provisions. the Special Provisions, the contract or any attachments or exhibits incorporated into
and made a part of the contract, the provisions of these Supplemental Provisions shall control.
I. Definitions. For the purposes of these Supplemental Provisions. the following terms shall have the
meanings ascribed to them below.
I. I. "Award" means an award of Federal financial assistance that a non-Federal Entity receives or
administers in the form of:
Grants;
Contracts;
I. I. I.
1.1.2.
I. 1.3. Cooperative agreements. which do not include cooperative research and development
agreements (CRDA) pursuant to the Federal Technology Transfer Act of 1986, as amended
(15 U.S.C. 3710);
Loans;
Loan Guarantees;
Subsidies;
Insurance;
Food commodities;
Direct appropriations;
Assessed and voluntary contributions; and
1.1.4.
1.1.5.
I. 1.6.
1.1.7.
1.1.8.
I. 1.9.
I.I.IO.
I.I.II. Other financial assistance transactions that authorize the expenditure of Federal funds by
non-Federal Entities.
Award does not include:
1.1.12. Technical assistance, which provides services in lieu of money;
1.1.13. A transfer of title to Federally-owned property provided in lieu of money; even if the award
is called a grant;
I. I. I 4. Any award classified for security purposes; or
1.1.15. Any award funded in whole or in part with Recovery funds, as defined in section 1512 of
the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of2009 (Public Law 111-5).
1.2. "Contract" means the contract to which these Supplemental Provisions are attached and includes all
A ward types in §I.I. I through I. I.I I above.
1.3. "Contractor" means the party or parties to a Contract funded, in whole or in part, with Federal
financial assistance, other than the Prime Recipient, and includes grantees, subgrantees,
Subrecipients, and borrowers. For purposes of Transparency Act reporting, Contractor does not
include Vendors.
1.4. "Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number" means the nine-digit number established
and assigned by Dun and Bradstreet, Inc. to uniquely identify a business entity. Dun and
Bradstreet's website may be found at: http :.'1 fed gov.dnb.com webform .
1.5. "Entity" means all of the following as defined at 2 CFR part 25. subpart C;
1.5.1. A governmental organization, which is a State, local government, or Indian Tribe;
1.5.2. A foreign public entity;
1.5.3. A domestic or foreign non-profit organization;
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1.5.4. A domestic or foreign for-profit organization; and
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1.5.5. A Federal agency, but only a Subrecipient under an Award or Subaward to a non-Federal
entity .
1.6. "Executive" means an officer, managing partner or any other employee in a management position.
1.7. "Federal Award Identification Number (FAIN)" means an Award number assigned by a Federal
agency to a Prime Recipient.
1.8. "FFATA" means the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of2006 (Public Law
I 09-282), as amended by §6202 of Public Law 110-252. FFATA, as amended, also is refen-ed to as
the "Transparency Act ."
1.9. "Prime Recipient" means a Colorado State agency or institution of higher education that receives
an Award.
I.IO. "Subaward" means a legal instrument pursuant to which a Prime Recipient of Award funds awards
all or a portion of such funds to a Subrecipient, in exchange for the Subrecipient's support in the
performance of all or any portion of the substantive project or program for which the Award was
granted .
I.I I. "Subrecipient" means a non-Federal Entity (or a Federal agency under an Award or Subaward to a
non-Federal Entity) receiving Federal funds through a Prime Recipient to support the performance of
the Federal project or program for which the Federal funds were awarded . A Subrecipient is subject
to the terms and conditions of the Federal Award to the Prime Recipient, including program
compliance requirements. The tern, ''Subrecipient" includes and may be referred to as Subgrantee.
1.12. "Subrecipient Parent DUNS Number" means the subrecipient parent organization's 9-digit Data
Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number that appears in the subrecipient's System for Award
Management (SAM) profile, if applicable.
I. 13. "Supplemental Provisions" means these Supplemental Provisions for Federally Funded Contracts,
Grants, and Purchase Orders subject to the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of
2006, As Amended, as ma y be revised pursuant to ongoing guidance from the relevant Federal or
State of Colorado agency or institution of higher education.
1.14. "System for Award Management (SAM)" means the Federal repository into which an Entity must
enter the information required under the Transparenc y Act, which may be found at
hn ): WW\\ .sam . ov .
1.15. "Total Compensation" means the cash and noncash dollar value earned by an Executive during the
Prime Recipient's or Subrecipient's preceding fiscal year and includes the following:
I.I 5. I. Salary and bonus;
1.15.2. Awards of stock, stock options, and stock appreciation rights, using the dollar amount
recognized for financial statement reporting purposes with respect to the fiscal year in
accordance with the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (Revised 2005)
(FAS 123 R), Shared Based Payments ;
1.15.3. Earnings for services under non-equity incentive plans, not including group life, health,
hospitalization or medical reimbursement plans that do not discriminate in favor of
Executives and are available generally to all salaried employees:
1.15.4. Change in present value of defined benefit and actuarial pension plans:
1.15.5. Above-market ~arnings on deferred compensation which is not tax-qualified:
1.15.6. Other compensation, if the aggregate value of all such other compensation ( e.g. severance,
termination payments, value of life insurance paid on behalf of the employee, perquisites or
property) for the Executive exceeds $ I 0,000.
1.16. "Transparency Act" means the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of2006
(Public Law 109-282), as amended by §6202 of Public Law I I 0-252 . The Transparency Act also is
referred to as FF AT A.
1.17. "Vendor" means a dealer, distributor. merchant or other seller providing property or services
required for a project or program funded by an Award. A Vendor is not a Prime Recipient or a
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Subrecipient and is not subject to the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Program
compliance requirements do not pass through to a Vendor.
2. Compliance. Contractor shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Transparency Act and the
regulations issued pursuant thereto, including but not limited to these Supplemental Provisions. Any
revisions to such provisions or regulations shall automatically become a part of these Supplemental
Provisions, without the necessity of either party executing any further instrument. The State of Colorado
may provide written notification to Contractor of such revisions, but such notice shall not be a condition
precedent to the effectiveness of such revisions.
3. System for Award Management (SAM) and Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS)
Requirements.
3.1. SAM. Contractor shall maintain the cunency of its information in SAM until the Contractor submits
the final financial repo11 required under the A ward or receives final payment, whichever is later.
Contractor shall review and update SAM information at least annually after the initial registration,
and more frequently if required by changes in its information.
3.2. DUNS. Contractor shall provide its DUNS number to its Prime Recipient, and shall update
Contractor·s information in Dun & Bradstreet, Inc. at least annually after the initial registration, and
more frequently ifrequired by changes in Contractor"s information.
4. Total Compensation. Contractor shall include Total Compensation in SAM for each of its five most
highly compensated Executives for the preceding fiscal year if:
4.1. The total Federal funding authorized to date under the Award is $25,000 or more; and
4.2. In the preceding fiscal year, Contractor received:
4.2.1. 80 % or more of its annual gross revenues from Federal procurement contracts and
subcontracts and/or Federal financial assistance Awards or Subawards subject to the
Transparency Act; and
4.2.2. $25.000,000 or more in annual gross revenues from Federal procurement contracts and
subcontracts and/or Federal financial assistance Awards or Sub-awards subject to the
Transparency Act; and
4.3. The public does not have access to information about the compensation of such Executives through
periodic reports filed under section 13(a) or 15(d) ofthe Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C.
78m(a), 78o(d) or§ 6104 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 .
5. Reporting. Contractor shall report data elements to SAM and to the Prime Recipient as required in §7
below if Contractor is a Subrecipient for the Award pursuant to the Transparency Act. No direct payment
shall be made to Contractor for providing any reports required under these Supplemental Provisions and the
cost of producing such repot1s shall be included in the Contract price. The repot1ing requirements in §7
below are based on guidance from the US Office of Management and Budget (0MB), and as such are
subject to change at any time by 0MB. Any such changes shall be automatically incorporated into this
Contract and shall become part of Contractor's obligations under this Contract. as provided in §2 above.
The Colorado Office of the State Controller will provide summaries of revised 0MB reporting
requirements at http : w,,w .colorado.go v d pa d fp ,sco F FA T A.htm .
6. Effective Date and Dollar Threshold for Reporting. The effective date of these Supplemental Provisions
apply to new Awards as of October I, 2010. Reporting requirements in §7 below apply to new Awards as
of October I, 20 I 0, if the initial award is $25.000 or more. If the initial Award is below $25,000 but
subsequent Award modifications result in a total Award of$25.000 or more, the Award is subject to the
reporting requirements as of the date the Award exceeds $25,000. If the initial Award is $25.000 or more.
but funding is subsequently de-obligated such that the total award amount falls below $25,000, the Award
shall continue to be subject to the reporting requirements.
7. Sub-recipient Reporting Requirements. If Contractor is a Sub-recipient. Contractor shall report as set
forth below.
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7.1. To SAM. A Sub-recipient shall register in SAM and report the following data elements in SAM/or
each Federal Award Identification Number no later than the end of the month following the month
in which the Subaward was made:
7. 1.1. Sub-recipient DUNS Number;
7.1.2. Sub-recipient DUNS Number + 4 if more than one electronic funds transfer (EFT) account;
7.1.3. Sub-recipient Parent DUNS Number ;
7.1.4. Sub-recipienf s address , including : Street Address, City, State, Country, Zip 4, and
Congressional District ;
7.1.5. Sub-recipient's top S most highly compensated Executives if the criteria in §4 above are
met; and
7.1.6. Sub-recipient"s Total Compensation of top S most highly compensated Executives if
criteria in §4 above met.
7.2. To Prime Recipient. A Subrecipient shall rep011 to its Prime Recipient, upon the effective date of
the Contract , the following data elements:
7.2.1. Sub-recipient's DUNS Number as registered in SAM.
7.2.2. Primary Place of Performance Information, including: Street Address , City, State, Country,
Zip code 4 , and Congressional District .
8. Exemptions.
8. I. These Supplemental Provisions do not apply to an individual who recei ves an Award as a natural
person , unrelated to any business or non-profit organization he or she may own or operate in his or
her name .
8.2. A Contractor with gross income from all sources of less than $300,000 in the previous tax year is
exempt from the requirements to report Subawards and the Total Compensation of its most highly
compensated Executives.
8.3. Effective October I, 20 I 0, ·· Award" currently means a grant, cooperati ve agreement, or other
arrangement as defined in Section 1.1 of these Special Provisions. On future dates "Award'" may
include other items to be specified by 0MB in policy memoranda available at the 0MB Web site ;
A ward also will include other types of A wards subject to the Transparenc y Act.
8.4. There are no Transparenc y Act reporting requirements for Vendors.
9. Event of Default. Failure to comply with these Supplemental Provisions shall constitute an event of default
under the Contract and the State of Colorado may terminate the Contract upon 30 days prior written notice
if the default remains uncured five calendar days following the tennination of the 30 day notice period.
This remedy will be in addition to any other remedy available to the State of Colorado under the Contract,
at law or in equity .
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26. EXHIBIT D -SUPPLIMENT AL FEDERAL PROVISIONS FOR FEDERAL A WARDS
Supplemental Pro,·isions for Federal Awards
Subject to
The Office of Management and Budget Uniform Administrative Requirements,
Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards ("Uniform Guidance"),
Federal Register, Vol. 78, No. 248, 78590
The agreement to which these Uniform Guidance Supplemental Provisions are attached has been funded, in whole
or in part, with an award of Federal funds. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of these Supplemental
Provisions, the Special Provisions, the agreement or any attachments or exhibits incorporated into and made a part
of the agreement, the provisions of these Uniform Guidance Supplemental Provisions shall control. In the event ofa
conflict between the provisions of these Supplemental Provisions and the FFA TA Supplemental Provisions, the
FF AT A Supplemental Provisions shall control.
I. Definitions. For the purposes of these Supplemental Provisions, the following terms shall have the
meanings ascribed to them below.
I. I "Award" means an award by a Recipient to a Subrecipient funded in whole or in part by a Federal
Award. The tenns and conditions of the Federal Award flow down to the Award unless the terms and
conditions of the Federal Award specifically indicate otherwise. 2 CFR §200.38
1.2 "Federal Award" means an award of Federal financial assistance or a cost-reimbursement contract
under the Federal Acquisition Requirements by a Federal Awarding Agency to a Recipient. "Federal
Award" also means an agreement setting forth the terms and conditions of the Federal Award. The
term does not include payments to a contractor or payments to an individual that is a beneficiary of a
Federal program.
1.3 "Federal Awarding Agency" means a Federal agency providing a Federal Award to a Recipient. 2
CFR §200.37
1.4 "FFAT A" means the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of2006 (Public Law I 09-
282), as amended by §6202 of Public Law I I 0-252.
1.5 "Grant" or "Grant Agreement" means an agreement setting forth the terms and conditions of an
Award. The term does not include an agreement that provides only direct Federal cash assistance to an
individual, a subsidy, a loan. a loan guarantee, insurance. or acquires property or services for the direct
benefit of use of the Federal Awarding Agency or Recipient. 2 CFR §200.51.
1.6 "OMB" means the Executive Office of the President, Office of Management and Budget.
1.7 "Recipient" means a Colorado State department, agency or institution of higher education that
receives a Federal Award from a Federal Awarding Agency to carry out an activity under a Federal
program. The term does not include Subrecipients. 2 CFR §200.86
1.8 "State" means the State of Colorado, acting by and through its depa1tments, agencies and institutions
of higher education.
1.9 "Subrecipient" means a non-Federal entity receiving an Award from a Recipient to carry out part of a
Federal program. The term does not include an individual who is a beneficiary of such program.
1. IO"Uniform Guidance" means the Office of Management and Budget Uniform Administrative
Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, which supersedes
requirements from 0MB Circulars A-21. A-87, A-I 10, and A-122, 0MB Circulars A-89, A-102, and
A-133, and the guidance in Circular A-50 on Single Audit Act follow-up. The terms and conditions of
the Uniform Guidance flow down to Awards to Subrecipients unless the Uniform Guidance or the
terms and conditions of the Federal Award specifically indicate otherwise.
I. I I "Uniform Guidance Supplemental Provisions" means these Supplemental Provisions for Federal
Awards subject to the 0MB Unifom1 Guidance, as may be revised pursuant to ongoing guidance from
relevant Federal agencies or the Colorado State Controller.
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2. Compliance. Subrecipient shall compl y with all applicable provisions of the Uniform Guidance, including
but not limited to these Uniform Guidance Supplemental Provisions. Any revisions to such provisions
automatically shall become a part of these Supplemental Provisions. without the necessity of either party
executing any further instrument. The State of Colorado may provide written notification to Subrecipient
of such revisions, but such notice shall not be a condition precedent to the effectiveness of such revisions.
3. Procurement Standards.
3.1 Procurement Procedures. Subrecipient shall use its own documented procurement procedures which
reflect applicable State . local, and Tribal laws and regulations. provided that the procurements conform
to applicable Federal law and the standards identified in the Uniform Guidance. including without
limitation , §§200.318 through 200.326 thereof.
3.2 Procurement of Recovered Materials. If Subrecipient is a State Agenc y or an agency of a political
subdivision of a state, its contractors must comply with section 6002 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act,
as amended by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. The requirements of Section 6002
include procuring only items designated in guidelines of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
at 40 CFR part 247 that contain the highest percentage of recovered materials practicable, consistent
with maintaining a satisfactory level of competition , where the purchase price of the item exceeds
$10 ,000 or the value of the quantity acquired during the preceding fiscal year exceeded $ I 0,000 :
procuring solid waste management services in a manner that maximizes energy and resource recovery;
and establishing an affim1ative procurement program for procurement of recovered materials identified
in the EPA guidelines .
4. Access to Records. Subrecipient shall permit Recipient and auditors to have access to
Subrecipient"s records and financial statements as necessary for Recipient to meet the requirements of §200.331
(Requirements for pass-through entities), §§200 .300 (Statutory and national policy requirements) through
200 .309 (Period of performance), and Subpart F-Audit Requirements of the Unifonn Guidance. 2 CFR
§200.331 (a)(5).
5. Single Audit Requirements. If Subrecipient expends $750.000 or more in Federal Awards during
Subrecipient's fiscal year , Subrecipient shall procure or arrange for a single or program-specific audit
conducted for that year in accordance with the provisions of Subpa11 F-Audit Requirements of the Uniform
Guidance, issued pursuant to the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996, (31 U .S.C. 75017507). 2 CFR
§200.50 I.
5.1 Election. Subrecipient shall have a single audit conducted in accordance with Unifonn Guidance
§200.514 (Scope of audit}, except when it elects to have a program-specific audit conducted in
accordance with §200 .507 (Program-specific audits). Subrecipient may elect to have a program-
specific audit ifSubrecipient expends Federal Awards under only one Federal program (excluding
research and development) and the Federal program's statutes , regulations , or the tenns and conditions
of the Federal award do not require a financial statement audit of Recipient. A program-specific audit
may not be elected for research and development unless all of the Federal Awards expended were
received from Recipient and Recipient approves in advance a program-specific audit.
5.2 Exemption . IfSubrecipient expends less than $750,000 in Federal Awards during its fiscal year,
Subrecipient shall be exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 2 CFR
§200.503 (Relation to other audit requirements), but records shall be available for review or audit by
appropriate officials of the Federal agency. the State , and the Government Accountability Office.
5.3 Subrecipient Compliance Responsibility . Subrecipient shall procure or otherwise arrange for the
audit required by Pai1 F of the Unifonn Guidance and ensure it is properly perfonned and submitted
when due in accordance with the Uniform Guidance . Subrecipient shall prepare appropriate financial
statements, including the schedule of expenditures of Federal awards in accordance with Uniform
Guidance §200 .510 (Financial statements) and provide the auditor with access to personnel, accounts,
books, records, supporting documentation , and other infonnation as needed for the auditor to perfonn
the audit required by Unifo1111 Guidance Pat1 F Audit Requirements.
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6. Contract Provisions for Subrecipient Contracts. Subrecipient shall comply with and shall include all of
the following applicable provisions in all subcontracts entered into by it pursuant to this Grant Agreement.
6.1 Equal Employment Opportunity. Except as otherwise provided under 41 CFR Part 60, all contracts
that meet the definition of"federally assisted construction contract" in 41 CFR Part 60-I .3 shall
include the equal opportunity clause provided under 41 CFR 60-l .4(b), in accordance with Executive
Order 11246, "Equal Employment Opportunity" (30 FR 12319, 12935, 3 CFR Part , 1964-1965 Comp .,
p. 339), as amended by Executive Order 11375, ··Amending Executive Order 11246 Relating to Equal
Employment Opportunity," and implementing regulations at 41 CFR part 60, "Office of Federal
Contract Compliance Programs, Equal Employment Opportunity. Department of Labor.".
"During the performance of this contract, the contractor agrees as follows :
(I) The contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment
because of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The contractor will take affirmative
action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during
employment, without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Such action
shall include , hut not he limited to the following: Employment, upgrading, demotion, or
transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising ; layoff or termination ; rates of pay or other
fonns of compensation ; and selection for training, including apprenticeship . The contractor
agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment,
notices to be pro v ided by the contracting officer setting forth the provisions of this
nondiscrimination clause.
(2) The contractor will, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf
of the contractor, state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color. religion. sex, or national origin.
(3) The contractor will send to each labor union or representative of workers with which he has a
collective barga inin g a g reement or other contract or understanding, a notice to be provided by
the agency contracting of'licer , advi s ing the labor union or workers' representative of the
contractor's commitm ent s under section 202 of Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965,
and shall post copic~ of the notice in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants
for employment.
(4) The contractor will comply with all provisions of Executive Order 11246 of September 24,
1965, and of the rules , regulations, and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor.
(5) The contractor will furnish all information and reports required by Executive Order 11246 of
September 24 , 1965, and by the rules , regulations, and orders of the Secretary of Labor, or
pursuant thereto. and will permit access to his books. records. and accounts by the contracting
agency and the Secretary of Labor for purposes of investigation to ascertain compliance with
such rules, regulations, and orders .
(6) In the event of the contractor's non-compliance with the nondiscrimination clauses of this
contract or with any of such rules, regulations, or orders, this contract may be canceled,
tenninated or suspended in whole or in part and the contractor may be declared ineligible for
further Government contracts in accordance with procedures authorized in Executive Order
11246 of September 24, 1965, and such other sanctions may be imposed and remedies invoked
as provided in Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, or by rule, regulation, or order
of the Secretary of Labor, or as otherwise provided by law .
(7) The contractor will include the provisions of paragraphs (I) through (7) in every subcontract or
purchase order unless exempted by rules , regulations, or orders of the Secretary of Labor
issued pursuant to section 204 of Executive Order I I 246 of September 24 , 1965, so that such
provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor or vendor. The contractor will take such
action with respect to any subcontract or purchase order as may be directed by the Secretary of
Labor as a means of enforcing such provisions including sanctions for noncompliance:
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Proi·ided, howe,·er, that in the event the contractor becomes involved in, or is threatened with,
litigation with a subcontractor or vendor as a result of such direction. the contractor may
request the United States to enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the United
States."
6.2 Davis-Bacon Act. Davis-Bacon Act, as amended ( 40 U.S.C. 3141-3148). When required by Federal
program legislation , all prime construction contracts in excess of $2,000 awarded by non-Federal
entities must include a pro vision for compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S .C. 3141-3144 , and
3146-3148) as supplemented by Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR Part 5, "Labor Standards
Provisions Applicable to Contracts Covering Federally Financed and Assisted Construction"). In
accordance with the statute. contractors must be required to pay wages to laborers and mechanics at a
rate not less than the prevailing wages specified in a wage determination made by the Secretary of
Labor. In addition, contractors must be required to pa y wages not less than once a week. The non-
Federal entity must place a copy of the current prevailing wage determination issued by the
Department of Labor in each solicitation . The decision to award a contract or subcontract must be
conditioned upon the acceptance of the wage determination. The non-Federal entity must report all
suspected or reported violations to the Federal awarding agency. The contracts must also include a
provision for compliance with the Copeland '·Anti-Kickback" Act (40 U.S .C. 3145), as supplemented
by Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR Part 3, "Contractors and Subcontractors on Public
Building or Public Work Financed in Whole or in Part by Loans or Grants from the United States ").
The Act provides that each contractor or Subrecipient must be prohibited from inducing. by any
means. any person employed in the construction, completion, or repair of public work, to give up any
part of the compensation to which he or she is otherwise entitled. The non-Federal entity must report
all suspected or reported violations to the Federal awarding agency.
6.3 Rights to Inventions Made Under a Contract or Agreement. If the Federal Award meets the
definition of ''funding agreement" under 3 7 CFR §401 .2 (a) and Subrecipient wishes to enter into a
contract with a small business firm or nonprofit organization regarding the substitution of parties,
assignment or performance of experimental, developmental, or research work under that '·funding
agreement ,'' Subrecipient must comply with the requirements of 37 CFR Pa11 40 I, ·'Rights to
Inventions Made by Nonprofit Organizations and Small Business Finns Under Government Grants,
Contracts and Cooperative Agreements," and any implementing regulations issued by the awarding
agency.
6.4 Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401-7671q.) and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.
1251-1387), as amended. Contracts and subgrants of amounts in excess of$150,000 must contain a
provision that requires the non-Federal award to agree to comply with all applicable standards, orders
or regulations issued pursuant to the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7401-7671 q) and the Federal Water
Pollution Control Act as amended (33 U.S.C . 1251-1387). Violations must be reported to the Federal
awarding agency and the Regional Office of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
6.5 Debarment and Suspension (Executive Orders 125~9 and 12689). A contract award (see 2 CFR
180.220) must not be made to parties listed on the government wide exclusions in the System for
Award Management (SAM), in accordance with the 0MB guidelines at 2 CFR 180 that implement
Executive Orders 12549 (3 CFR part 1986 Comp., p. 189) and 12689 (3 CFR part 1989 Comp., p.
235), '·Debarment and Suspension." SAM Exclusions contains the names of parties debarred,
suspended, or otherwise excluded by agencies, as well as parties declared ineligible under statutory or
regulatory authority other than Executive Order 12549.
6.6 Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment (31 U.S.C. 1352). Contractors that appl y or bid for an award
exceeding$ I 00,000 must file the required certification . Each tier certifies to the tier above that it will
not and has not used Federal appropriated funds to pa y any person or organization for influencing or
attempting to influence an officer or emplo yee of an y agency. a member of Congress, officer or
employee of Congress, or an employee of a member of Congress in connection with obtaining any
Federal contract , grant or any other award covered by 31 U .S.C. 1352 . Each tier must also disclose
any lobbying with non-Federal funds that takes place in connection with obtaining any Federal award .
Such disclosures are forwarded from tier to tier up to the non-Federal award.
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7. Certifications. Unless prohibited by Federal statutes or regulations, Recipient may require Subrecipient to
submit certifications and representations required by Federal statutes or regulations on an annual basis. 2
CFR §200.208. Submission may be required more frequently ifSubrecipient fails to meet a requirement of
the Federal award . Subrecipient shall certify in writing to the State at the end of the Award that the project
or activity was completed or the level of effo11 was expended. 2 CFR §200.201(3). If the required level of
activity or effort was not carried out , the amount of the Award must be adjusted .
8. Event of Default. Failure to comply with these Uniform Guidance Supplemental Provisions shall
constitute an event of default under the Grant Agreement (2 CFR §200.339) and the State may terminate
the Grant upon 30 da ys prior written notice if the default remains uncured five calendar days following the
termination of the 30 day notice period. This remedy will be in addition to any other remedy available to
the State of Colorado under the Grant, at law or in equity.
9. Effective Date. The effective date of the Unifonn Guidance is December 26, 2013 . 2 CFR §200.110. The
procurement standard s set forth in Uniform Guidance §§200.317-200 .326 are applicable to new Awards
made by Recipient as of December 26, 2015 . The standards set forth in Uniform Guidance Subpart F-
Audit Requirements are applicable to audits of fiscal years beginning on or after December 26, 2014 .
I 0. Performance Measurement. The Unifonn Guidance requires completion of OMB-approved standard
infomiation collection fonns (the PPR). The form focuses on outcomes, as related to the Federal Award
Perfom1ance Goals that awarding Federal agencies are required to detail in the Awards.
Section 200.30 I provides guidance to Federal agencies to measure performance in a way that will help the
Federal awarding agenc y and other non-Federal entities to improve program outcomes.
The Federal awardin g agency is required to provide recipients with clear performance goals, indicators , and
milestones (200 .2 10). Also, must require the recipient to relate financial data to performance
accompli shments of the Federal award .
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27. EXHIBIT E -REQUIRED THIRD PARTY CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CLAUSES
All FT A-Assisted Third Party Contracts and Subcontracts from the Current FT A Master Agreement I FT A
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Section 3.1. -No Federal government obligations to third-parties by use of a disclaimer
I. No Federal/State Government Commitment or Liability to Third Parties. Except as the Federal Government or
COOT expressly consents in writing. the Grantee agrees that:
(I) The Federal Government or COOT do not and shall not have any commitment or liability related to the
Agreement, to any Third Party Pa11icipant at any tier, or to any other person or entity that is not a patiy
(FTA, COOT or the Grantee) to the Agreement, and
(2) Notwithstanding that the Federal Government or COOT may have concurred in or approved any
Solicitation or Third Party Agreement at any tier that may affect the Agreement, the Federal Government
and COOT does not and shall not have any commitment or liability to any Third Party Participant or other
entity or person that is not a party (FT A, COOT, or the Grantee) to the Agreement.
Section 4.f. -Program fraud and false or fraudulent statements and related acts
f. False or Fraudulent Statements or Claims.
(I) Civil Fraud . The Grantee acknowledges and agrees that:
(a) Federal laws . regulations . and requirements apply to itself and its Agreement. including the Program
Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986, as amended, 31 U.S.C. § 380 I et seq., and U.S . DOT regulations,
"Program Fraud Civil Remedies," 49 C.F .R. part 31.
(b) By executing the Agreement, the Grantee certifies and affirms to the Federal Government the
truthfulness and accurac y of any claim, statement, submission, certification, assurance. affirmation. or
representation that the Grantee provides to the Federal Government and COOT.
(c) The Federal Government and COOT ma y impose the penalties of the Program Fraud Civil Remedies
Act of 1986 , as amended, and other applicable penalties if the Grantee presents, submits, or makes
available any false , fictitious, or fraudulent information.
(2) Criminal Fraud . The Grantee acknowledges that 49 U.S.C. § 5323(1)( I) authorizes the Federal Government
to impose the penalties under 18 U .S.C. § I 00 I if the Grantee provides a false. fictitious. or fraudulent
claim, statement, submission, certification, assurance, or representation in connection with a federal public
transportation program under 49 U.S.C. chapter 53 or any other applicable federal law .
Section 9. Record Retention and Access to Sites of Performance.
a. Types of Records. The Grantee agrees that it will retain, and will require its Third Part y Participants to retain,
complete and readily accessible records related in whole or in part to the Underl y ing Agreement, including, but
not limited to, data, documents, reports, statistics. subagreements. leases, third part y contracts, arrangements.
other third party agreements of any type, and supp011ing materials related to those records.
b . Retention Period . The Grantee agrees that it will comply with the record retention requirements in the
applicable U.S . DOT Common Rule . Records pertaining to its Award . the accompanying Agreement, and any
Amendments thereto must be retained from the day the Agreement was signed by the authorized FT A or State
official through the course of the Award, the accompanying Agreement, and any Amendments thereto until
three years after the Grantee has submitted its last or final expenditure report, and other pending matters are
closed.
c. Access to Recipient and Third Party Participant Records. The Grantee agrees and assures that each Subgrantee.
if any, will agree to:
(I) Provide, and require its Third Patiy Pa11icipants at each tier to provide, sufficient access to inspect and
audit records and information related to its Award, the accompanying Agreement , and any Amendments
thereto to the U.S. Secretary of Transportation or the Secretary"s duly authorized representatives , to the
Comptroller General of the United States . and the Comptroller General"s duly authorized representatives.
and to the Grantee and each of its Subgrantee,
(2) Permit those individuals listed above to inspect all work and materials related to its Award, and to audit an y
infomiation related to its Award under the control of the Grantee or Third Patiy Participant within books,
records, accounts, or other locations, and
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(3) Otherwise comply with 49 U.S.C. § 5325(g), and federal access to records requirements as set forth in the
applicable U.S. DOT Common Rules.
d. Access to the Sites of Perfo1mance. The Grantee agrees to permit, and to require its Third Party Paiticipants to
pe1111it, FT A and COOT to have access to the sites of performance of its Award, the accompanying Agreement,
and any Amendments thereto, and to make site visits as needed in compliance with State and the U.S. DOT
Common Rules.
e. Closeout. Closeout of the Award does not alter the record retention or access requirements of this section of the
Master Agreement.
3.G -Federal Changes
g. Application of Federal, State, and Local Laws, Regulations, Requirements, and Guidance.
The Grantee agrees to comply with all applicable federal requirements and federal guidance. All standards or
limits are minimum requirements when those standards or limits are included in the Recipient's Agreement, or
this Master Agreement. At the time the FTA Authorized Official (COOT) awards federal assistance to the
Grantee in support of the Agreement, the federal requirements and guidance that apply then may be modified
from time to time, and will apply to the (iranlee or the accompanying Agreement.
12 -Civil Rights
c. Nondiscrimination -Title VI of the Ci v il Rights Act. The Grantee agrees to, and assures that each Third Party
Participant, will:
(I) Prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin,
(2) Comply with:
(a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U .S.C. § 2000d et seq ..
(b) U.S. DOT regulations, "Nondiscrimination in Federally-Assisted Programs of the Department of
Transportation -Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964," 49 C .F.R. part 21, and
(c) Federal transit law, specifically 49 U.S.C. § 5332, and
(3) Follow:
(a) The most recent edition of FTA Circular 4702 .1, .. Title VI Requirements and Guidelines for Federal
Transit Administration Recipienh.'. to the extent consistent with applicable federal laws. regulations.
requirements, and guidance,
(b) U.S. DOJ, ··Guidelines for the enforcement of Title VI, C ivil Rights Act of I 964," 28 C.F.R. § 50.3,
and
(c) All other applicable federal guidance that may be issued.
d . Equal Employment Oppo11unity.
(I) Federal Requirements and Guidance. The Grantee agrees to, and assures that each Third Party Paiticipant
will, prohibit, discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or
national origin, and:
(a) Comply with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e et seq.,
(b) Facilitate compliance with Executive Order No. 11246, "Equal Employment Oppo1tunity" September
24, 1965, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e note, as amended by any later Ex ecutive Order that amends or supersedes
it in part and is applicable to federal assistance programs,
(c) Comply with federal transit law, specifically 49 U.S.C. § 5332, as provided in section 12 of this Master
Agreement,
(d) FT A Circular 4 704.1 .. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Requirements and Guidelines for
Federal Transit Administration Recipient s,'· and
(e) Follow other federal guidance pertaining to EEO laws, regulations, and requirements, and prohibitions
against discrimination on the basis of di sability,
(2) Specifics. The Grantee agrees to, and assures that each Third Party Paiticipant will:
(a) Prohibited Discrimination. Ensure that applicants for employment are employed and employees are
treated during employment without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, religion, national
origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a parent, as provided in
Executive Order No. 11246 and by any later Executive Order that amends or supersedes it, and as
specified by U.S. Department of Labor regulations,
(b) Affirmative Action. Take affimiative action that includes, but is not limited to:
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(c) Indian Tribe. Recognize that Title VII of the Ci v il Rights Act of 1964, as amended , exempts Indian
Tribes under the definition of "Emplo yer," and
(3) Equal Employment Opportunity Requirements for Construction Activities . Comply, when undertaking
"construction" as recognized by the U.S . Depai1ment of Labor (U.S. DOL), with:
(a) U.S . DOL regulations, '·Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs , Equal Employment
Opportunity. Department of Labor." 41 C.F .R. chapter 60 , and
(b) Executive Order No. 11246, "Equal Emplo yment Opportunity in Federal Emplo yment," September 24 ,
1965 , 42 U.S.C. § 2000e note. as amended by any late r Executive Order that amends or supersedes it ,
referenced in 42 U.S.C. § 2000e note.
h . Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability . The Grantee agrees to comply with the follow ing federal
prohibitions against discrimin ation on the basis of disability:
(I) Federal laws , including :
(a) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. as amended, 29 U.S.C. § 794, which prohibits
discrimination on the basis of disability in the administration of fede rally assisted Programs, Projects,
or activities ,
(b) The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), as amended , 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq ., which
requires that accessible facilities and services be made available to individuals with disabilities :
1 For FTA Recipients generall y , Titles I, II, and Ill of the ADA appl y. but
2 For Indian Tribes. Titles II and Ill of the ADA appl y, but Title I of the ADA does not apply because
it exempts Indian Tribes from the definition of"employer,"
(c) The Architectural Baniers Act of 1968 , as amended , 42 U.S.C. § 4151 et seq ., which requires that
buildings and public accommodations be accessible to individuals w ith disabilities.
(d) Federal transit law, specifically 49 U.S.C. § 5332. which now includes disability as a prohibited basis
for discrimination, and
(e) Other applicable federal laws, regulations, and requirements pertaining to access for seniors or
individuals with disabilities.
(2) Federal regulations and gu idance. including :
(a) U .S. DOT regulations, "Transpo11ation Services for Individuals with Disabilities (ADA)," 49 C.F .R.
part 37.
(b) U.S . DOT regulations. '·Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Programs and Activities
Receiving or Benefiting from Federal Financial Assistance ," 49 C.F .R. pat1 27,
(c) Joint U.S. Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Boa rd (U.S. ATBCB) and U.S . DOT
regulations, ··Americans With Disabilities (ADA) Accessibility Spec ifications for Transportation
Vehicles ,'· 36 C.F.R . part 1192 and 49 C.F .R. part 38.
(d) U.S . DOT regulations, ·Transportation for Individuals w ith Disabilities : Passenger Vessels," 49 C.F.R.
part 39 ,
(e) U .S. DOJ regulations , '·Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Go vernment
Services ,'' 28 C.F .R. part 35,
(f) U.S. DOJ regulations , "Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and
in Commercial Facilities," 28 C.F.R . part 36.
(g) U.S. EEOC , '·Regulations to Implement the Equal Emplo yment Provisions of the Americans with
Disabilities Act,'" 29 C.F .R. pat1 1630 ,
(h) U .S. Federal Communications Commission regulations, "Telecommunications Relay Services and
Related Customer Premises Equipment for Persons with Disabilities,'' 47 C.F.R. part 64, Subpart F,
(i) U.S . A TBCB regulations, "Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Standards," 36 C.F.R .
part 1194,
U) FT A regulations, "Transportation for Elderl y and Handicapped Persons,'' 49 C.F.R . part 609 ,
(k) FT A Circular 4 710 .1, "Americans with Disabilities Act : Guidance ,'' and
(I) Other applicable federal civil rights and nondiscrimination regulations and guidance .
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Incorporation of FT A Terms -16.a.
a. Federal Laws, Regulations, Requirements, and Guidance. The Grantee agrees:
(I) To comply with the requirements of 49 U.S.C. chapter 53 and other applicable federal laws, regulations,
and requirements in effect now or later that affect its third party procurements,
(2) To comply with the applicable U.S. DOT Common Rules , and
(3) To follow the most recent edition and any re v isions of FT A Circular 4220 .1, ·'Third Pa11y Contracting
Guidance," to the extent consistent with applicable federal laws , regulations, requirements , and guidance .
Energy Conservation -26.j
j . Energy Conservation. The Grantee agrees to, and assures that its Subgrantees, if any, will comply with the
mandatory energy standards and policies of its state energy conservation plans under the Energy Policy and
Conservation Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 6321 et seq ., and perfom1 an energy assessment for any building
constructed, reconstructed, or modified with federal assistance required under FTA regulations, "Requirements
for Energy Assessments," 49 C.F.R. part 622, subpart C.
Applicable to Awards exceeding $10,000
Section 11. Right of the Federal Government to Terminate.
a . Justification . After providing written notice to the Grantee, the Grantee agrees that the Federal Government may
suspend, suspend then tenninate, or terminate all or any pai1 of the federal assistance for the Award if:
(I) The Grantee has failed to make reasonable progress implementing the Award,
(2) The Federal Government determines that continuing to provide federal assistance to support the Award
does not adequately serve the purposes of the law authorizing the Award, or
(3) The Grantee has violated the terms of the Agreement, especially if that violation would endanger
substantial performance of the Agreement.
b . Financial Implications . In general, termination offederal assistance for the Award will not invalidate
obligations properly incurred before the termination date to the extent that the obligations cannot be canceled .
The Federal Government ma) recover the federal assistance it has provided for the Award, including the federal
assistance for obligations properly incurred before the termination date if it determines that the Grantee has
misused its federal assistance by failing to make adequate progress. failing to make appropriate use of the
Project prope11Y, or failing to comply with the A greement, and require the Grantee to refund the entire amount
or a lesser amount. as the Federal Government ma) determine including obligations properly incurred before
the termination date.
c . Expiration of the Period of Perfonnance. Except for a Full Funding Grant Agreement, expiration of any period
of performance established for the Award does not, by itself, constitute an expiration or termination of the
Award; FTA may extend the period ofperfomiance to assure that each Fomrnla Project or related activities and
each Project or related activities funded with ·'no year'' funds can receive FTA assistance to the extent FT A
deems appropriate .
Applicable to Awards exceeding $25,000
From Section 4. Ethics.
b . Debarment and Suspension . The Grantee agrees to the following:
(I) It will comply with the following requirements of 2 C.F.R. part 180. subpart C. as adopted and
supplemented by U .S. DOT regulations at 2 C.F.R. part 1200.
(2) It will not enter into any arrangement to pai1icipate in the development or implementation of the
Underlying Agreement with any Third Pa11y Participant that is debarred or suspended except as authorized
by:
(a) U.S. DOT regulations, "Nonprocurement Suspension and Debannent," 2 C.F .R . part 1200,
(b) U.S. 0MB regulatory guidance. "Guidelines to Agencies on Governmentwide Debannent and
Suspension (Nonprocurement)," 2 C.F.R . part 180, including any amendments thereto,
(c) Executive Orders No. 12549, "Unifo1m Suspension, Debannent or Exclusion of Pai1icipants from
Procurement or Nonprocurement Activity," October 13, 1994, 31 U.S.C. § 610 I note, as amended by
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and
( d) Other applicable federal laws, regulations, or guidance regarding patticipation with debarred or
suspended Grantees or Third Party Patticipants .
(3) It will review the U.S. GSA '·System for Award Management -Lists of Patties Excluded from Federal
Procurement and Nonprocurement Programs," https:' \\ ww.sam.gov . if required by U.S. DOT regulations.
2 C.F.R . part 1200 .
(4) It will include, and require each Third Party Patticipant to include, a similar provision in each lower tier
covered transaction, ensuring that each lower tier Third Patty Participant:
(a) Complies with federal deba1111ent and suspension requirements, and
(b) Reviews the SAM at https:1 \\ w,, .sam.gov . if necessary to comply with U.S. DOT regulations, 2
C.F.R. part 1200.
(5) If the Grantee suspends, debars. or takes any similar action against a Third Party Participant or individual,
the Grantee will provide immediate written notice to the:
(a) FTA Regional Counsel for the Region in which the Grantee is located or implements the Agreement,
(b) FT A Headquarters Manager that administers the Grant or Cooperative Agreement, or
(c) FTA Chief Counsel.
Applicable to Awards exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold ($100,000-see Note}
Nor e: A pplicable ll'hen ran g ible pro pertv or consrrncrion will be acquired
Section 15. Preference for United States Products and Services.
Except as the Federal Government determines otherwise in writing. the Grantee agrees tocomply with FT A ·s
U.S. domestic preference requirements and follow federal guidance,
including:
a . Buy America. The domestic preference procurement requirements of 49 U .S.C. § 5323U), and FT A regulations,
··Buy America Requirements,'' 49 C.F.R. part 661, to the extent consistent with 49 U.S.C. § 5323U),
Section 39. Disputes, Breaches, Defaults, or Other Litigation.
a . FT A Interest. FT A has a vested interest in the settlement of any violation of federal law, regulation, or
disagreement invol ving the Award, the accompanying Agreement, and any Amendments thereto including, but
not limited to, a default, breach, major dispute, or litigation, and FTA reserves the right to concur in any
settlement or compromise .
b. Notification to FTA. If a current or prospective legal matter that may affect the Federal Government emerges,
the Grantee must promptly not if)' the FT A Chief Counsel, or FT A Regional Counsel for the Region in which
the Grantee is located.
(I) The types of legal matters that require notification include, but are not limited to, a major dispute, breach ,
default, litigation, or naming the Federal Government as a party to litigation or a legal disagreement in any
forum for any reason .
(2) Matters that may affect the Federal Government include. but are not limited to. the Federal Government"s
interests in the Award. the accompanying Underl y ing Agreement. and any Amendments thereto, or the
Federal Government"s administration or enforcement of federal laws, regulations, and requirements.
(3) If the Grantee has credible evidence that a Principal, Official, Employee, Agent, or Third Party Patticipant
of the Grantee, or other person has submitted a false claim under the False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. § 3729 er
seq., or has committed a criminal or civil violation of law pertaining to such matters as fraud, conflict of
interest, bribery. gratuity, or similar misconduct involving federal assistance, the Grantee must promptly
notify the U.S. DOT Inspector General, in addition to the FTA Chief Counsel or Regional Counsel for the
Region in which the Grantee is located.
c. Federal Interest in Recovery . The Federal Government retains the right to a proportionate share of an y proceeds
recovered from any third party, based on the percentage of the federal share for the Agreement.
Notwithstanding the preceding sentence. the Grantee may return all liquidated damages it receives to its Award
Budget for its Agreement rather than return the federal share of those liquidated damages to the Federal
Government, provided that the Grantee receives FTA ·s prior written concunence.
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d. Enforcement. The Grantee must pursue its legal rights and remedies available under an y third party agreement,
or any federal, state, or local law or regulation.
Applicable to Awards exceeding $100,000 by Statute
From Section 4. Ethics.
d. Lobbying Restrictions. The Grantee agrees that neither it nor any Third Patty Participant w ill use federal
assistance to influence an y officer or employee of a federal agency, member of Congress or an employee of a
member of Congress, or officer or employee of Congress on matters that involve the Agreement, including any
extension or modification, according to the following :
(I) Laws, Regulations, Requirements, and Guidance . This includes :
(a) The Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment, 31 U .S.C. § 1352, as amended,
(b) U.S. DOT regulations, "New Restrictions on Lobbying." 49 C.F.R. part 20. to the extent consistent with
31 U.S.C. § 1352, as amended, and
(c) Other applicable federal laws, regulations , requirements. and guidance prohibiting the use offederal
assistance for any activity concerning legislat ion or appropriations designed to influence the U.S.
Congress or a state legislature, and
(2) Exception. Ifpe1111itted by applicable federal law , regulations, requirements, or guidance, such lobbying
activities described above may be undertaken through the Grantee's or Subgrantee's proper official
channels.
Section 26. Environmental Protections -Clean Air and Clean Water
d. Other Environmental Federal Laws. The Grantee agrees to comply or facilitate compliance and assures that its
Third Party Participants will comply or facilitate compliance with all applicable federal laws, regulations, and
requirements. and will follow applicable guidance, including, but not limited to, the Clean Air Act, Clean Water
Act. Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 , Coastal Zone Management Act of 19 72 , the Endangered Species Act
of 1973, Magnuson Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery
Act, Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, Executive Order No. 11990
relating to "Protection of Wetlands," and Executive Order Nos. 11988 and 13690 relating to '·Floodplain
Management.''
App licable with the Transfer of Pro pert y or Persons
Section 15. Preference for United States Products and Services.
Except as the Federal Government determines otherwise in writin g , the Grantee agrees to comply with FTA ·s
U .S. domestic preference requirements and follow federal guidance, including :
a. Buy America. The domestic preference procurement requirements of 49 U.S.C. § 53230). and FTA regulations.
"Buy America Requirements," 49 C.F.R. part 661, to the extent consistent with 4 9 U.S.C. § 53230),
b. Cargo Preference. Preference -Use of United States-Flag Vessels. The shipping requirements of 46 U .S.C. §
55305, and U.S. Maritime Administration regulations, "Cargo Preference -U.S.-Flag Vessels,'' 46 C.F.R. pat1
381, and
c. Fl y America. The air transpo11ation requirements of Section 5 of the International Air Transportation Fair
Competitive Practices Act of 1974. as amended, 49 U.S.C. § 40118, and U.S. General Services Administration
(U.S. GSA) regulations. "Use of United States Flag Air Carriers," 41 C.F.R . §§ 301-10.131 -301-10.143.
Applicable to Construction Activities
Section 24. Employee Protections.
a . A w ard s Involving Construction. The Grantee agrees to comply and assures that each Third Party Pat1icipant
will comply with all federal laws. regulations. and requirements providing protections for construction
employees involved in each Project or related activities with federal assistance provided through the
Agreement, including the :
(I) Prevailing Wage Requirements of:
(a) Federal transit laws, specifically 49 U.S.C. § 5333(a), (FT A's "Davis-Bacon Related Act"),
(b) The Davis-Bacon Act, 40 U.S.C. §§ 3141 -3144, 3146, and 3147, and
(c) U.S. DOL regulations, "Labor Standards Provisions Applicable to Contracts Covering Federally
Financed and Assisted Construction (also Labor Standards Provisions Applicable to Nonconstruction
Contracts Subject to the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act)," 29 C.F.R. part 5.
(2) Wage and Hour Requirements of:
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(a) Section 102 of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, as amended, 40 U.S.C. § 3702, and
other relevant parts of that Act, 40 U.S.C. § 3701 et seq .. an
(b) U.S. DOL regulations, .. Labor Standards Provisions Applicable to Contracts Covering Federally
Financed and Assisted Construction (also Labor Standards Provisions Applicable to Nonconstruction
Contracts Subject to the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act),'" 29 C.F .R. part 5.
(3) --Anti-Kickback" Prohibitions of:
(a) Section I of the Copeland "Anti-Kickback" Act, as amended, 18 U.S.C. § 874.
(b) Section 2 of the Copeland '·Anti-Kickback" Act, as amended, 40 U.S.C. § 3145, and
(c) U.S. DOL regulations , "Contractors and Subcontractors on Public Building or Public Work Financed
in Whole or in Pa11 by Loans or Grants from the United States," 29 C.F.R . part 3.
( 4) Construction Site Safety of:
(a) Section 107 of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, as amended, 40 U.S.C. § 3704, and
other relevant parts of that Act, 40 U.S.C. § 3701 et s eq .. and
(b) U.S. DOL regulations, --Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses," 29 C.F.R. part
1904; "Occupational Safety and Health Standards," 29 C.F.R. pat1 191 O; and --safety and Health
Regulations for Construction," 29 C.F.R. pa11 1926 .
From Section 16
n. Bonding . The Grantee agrees to compl y with the following bonding requirements and restrictions as provided in
federal regulations and guidance :
(I) Construction . As provided in federal regulations and modified by FT A guidance, for each Project or related
activities implementing the Agreement that invol ve construction, it will provide bid guarantee bonds,
contract performance bonds, and payment bonds .
(2) Activities Not Involving Construction. For each Project or related activities implementing the Agreement
not involving construction. the Grantee will not impose excessive bonding and will follow FT A guidance.
From Section 23
b. Seismic Safety. The Grantee agrees to compl y with the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977. as
amended, 42 U.S.C. § 770 I et seq .. and U.S. DOT regulations. ··Seismic Safety," 49 C.F .R. part 41, specificall y ,
49 C.F .R. § 41.117 .
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(3) Egual Employment Opportunity Requirements for Construction Activities. Comply, when unde11aking
'·construction " as recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor (U.S. DOL), with :
(a) U.S. DOL regulations, '·Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs. Equal Employment
Opportunity, Department of Labor." 41 C.F.R . chapter 60, and
(b) Executive Order No . 11246, ''Equal Employment Opportunity in Federal Employment," September 24 ,
1965, 42 U.S.C . § 2000e note, as amended by any later Executive Order that amends or supersedes it,
referenced in 42 U.S.C. § 2000e note .
Applicable to Nonconstruction Acti\'ities
From Section 24. Employee Protections
b . Awards Not Involving Construction. The Grantee agrees to comply and assures that each Third Party
Pat1icipant will comply with all federal laws, regulations, and requirements providing wage and hour
protections for nonconstruction employees, including Section 102 of the Contract Work Hours and Safety
Standards Act, as amended, 40 U.S.C. § 3702. and other relevant parts of that Act. 40 U.S.C. § 3701 et seq., and
U.S. DOL regulations. --Labor Standards Provisions Applicable to Contracts Covering Federally Financed and
Assisted Construction (also Labor Standards Provisions Applicable to Nonconstruction Contracts Subject to the
Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act)," 29 C.F.R. part 5.
Applicable to Transit Operations
d. Public Transportation Employee Protective Arrangements . As a condition of award of federal assistance
appropriated or made available for FT A programs involving public transpo11ation operations. the Grantee agrees
to comply and assures that each Third Pat1y Pa11icipant will comply with the following employee protective
arrangements of 49 U .S.C. § 5333(b ):
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(I) U.S. DOL Certification. When its Awarded, the accompanying Agreement, or any Amendments thereto
involve public transportation operations and are supported with federal assistance appropriated or made
available for 49 U.S.C. §§ 5307 -5312, 5316, 5318, 5323(a)( I), 5323(b ), 5323(d), 5328, 533 7, 5338(b ), or
5339, or former 49 U.S.C. §§ 5308, 5309, 5312, or other provisions of law as required by the Federal
Government, U.S. DOL must provide a certification of employee protective ar,-angements before FTA may
provide federal assistance for that Award. The Grantee agrees that the certification issued by U.S. DOL is a
condition of the Agreement and that the Grantee must comply with its terms and conditions.
(2) Special Wall'anty . When its Agreement involves public transportation operations and is supported with
federal assistance appropriated or made available for 49 U.S.C. § 5311, U.S. DOL will provide a Special
Wall'anty for its Award, including its Award offederal assistance under the Tribal Transit Program. The
Grantee agrees that its U.S . DOL Special Warranty is a condition of the Agreement and the Grantee must
comply with its terms and conditions.
(3) Special Arrangements for Agreements for Federal Assistance Authorized under 49 U .S.C. § 5310. The
Grantee agrees, and assures that any Third Party Participant prov iding public transportation operations will
agree, that although purs uant to 49 U .S.C. § 5310, and former 49 U .S.C. §§ 5310 or 5317, FT A has
determined that it was not "necessary or appropriate" to apply the conditions of 49 U.S.C. § 5333(b) to any
Subagreement participating in the program to provide public transportation for seniors ( elderly individuals)
and individuals with disabiliti e s. FTA reserves the right to make case-by-case determinations of the
applicability of 4 9 U.S.C. § 53 3 3(b) for all transfers of funding authorized under title 23 , United States
Code (flex funds), and make other exceptions as it deems appropriate.
Section 28. Charter Service.
a. Prohibitions. The Recipient agrees that neither it nor any Third Party Participant involved in the Award will
engage in charter service, except as permitted under federal transit laws. specifically 49 U.S.C. § 5323(d). (g),
and (r), FTA regulations, "Charter Service," 49 C.F.R. part 604. any other Federal Charter Service regulations.
federal requirements, or federal guidance.
b. Exceptions. Apart from exceptions to the Charter Service restrictions in FT A ·s Charter Service regulations.
FT A has established the following additional exceptions to those restrictions:
(I) FTA ·s Charter Service restrictions do not appl y to equipment or facilities supported with federal assistance
appropriated or made a vailable for 49 U.S.C. ~ 5307 to support a Job Access and Reverse Commute
(JARC)-type Project or related activities that ,vould ha ve been eligible for assistance under repealed 49
U . S.C. § 53 16 in effect in Fiscal Year 2012 or a previous fiscal year, provided that the Grantee uses that
federal assistance for FT A program purposes only. and
(2) FT A· s Charter Service restrictions do not apply to equipment or facilities supported with the federal
assistance appropriated or made available for 49 U.S .C. § 5310 to support a New Freedom-ty pe Project or
related activities that would have been eligible for federal assistance under repealed 49 U .S.C. § 5317 in
effect in Fiscal Year 2012 or a pre v ious fiscal year, provided the Grantee uses that federal assistance for
program purposes only.
c. Violations. !fit or an y Third Party Participant engages in a pattern of violations of FT A's Charter Service
regulations. FT A may require corrective measures and remedies. including withholding an amount of federal
assistance as provided in FT A ·s Charter Service regulations, 49 C.F.R. part 604, appendix D, or barring it or the
Third Party Participant from receiving federal assistance provided in 49 U.S.C. chapter 53, 23 U.S .C. § 133, or
23 U.S.C. § 142.
Section 29. School Bus Operations.
a. Prohibitions. The Grantee agrees that neither it nor any Third Party Participant that is participating in its Award
will engage in school bus operations exclusively for the transportation of students or school personnel in
competition with private school bus operators, except as pern1itted by federal transit laws, 49 U.S.C. § 5323([)
or (g), FTA regulations, "School Bus Operations," 49 C.F.R. part 605, and any other applicable federal "School
Bus Operations" laws, regulations, federal requirements, or applicable federal guidance.
b. Violations. If a Grantee or any Third Party Participant has operated school bus service in violation of FTA ·s
School Bus laws, regulations, or requirements, FT A may require the Grantee or Third Party Participant to take
such remedial measures as FT A considers appropriate, or bar the Grantee or Third Party Participant from
recei v ing federal transit assistance.
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(I) Requirements. The Grantee agrees to comply and assures that its Third Party Participants will comply with:
(a) Federal transit laws, specifically 49 U.S.C. § 5331,
(b) FT A regulations. "Prevention of Alcohol Misuse and Prohibited Drug Use in Transit Operations," 49
C.F.R. part 655, and
(c) Applicable provisions of U.S . DOT regulations , '·Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and
Alcohol Testing Programs," 49 C.F.R. part 40 .
(2) Remedies for Non-Compliance . The Grantee agrees that if FT A detern1ines that the Grantee or a Third
Party Par1icipant receiving federal assistance under 49 U.S.C. chapter 53 is not in compliance with 49
C.F.R. part 655, the Federal Transit Administrator may bar that Grantee or Third Party Participant from
receiving all or a portion of the federal transit assistance for public transportation it would otherwise
receive.
Applicable to Planning, Research, Development. and Documentation Projects
Section 17. Patent Rights.
a . General. The Grantee agrees that:
(I) Depending on the nature of the Agreement, the Federal Government may acquire patent rights when the
Grantee or Third Party Pa11icipant produces a patented or patentable invention , improvement, or discovery,
(2) The Federal Government's rights arise when the patent or patentable infonnation is conceived or reduced to
practice with federal assistance provided through the Agreement, or
(3) When a patent is issued or patented information becomes available as described in the preceding section
17.a.(2) of this Master Agreement (FTA MA(23)), the Grantee will notif)1 FT A immediately. and provide a
detailed repo11 satisfactory to FT A.
b. Federal Rights. The Grantee agrees that:
(I) Its rights and responsibilities, and each Third Pa11y Participant's rights and responsibilities , in that federall y
assisted invention. improvement. or discovery will be determined as provided in applicable federal laws,
regulations, requirements, and guidance. including an y waiver thereof, and
(2) Unless the Federal Government determines otherwise in writing, irrespective of its status or the status of
any Third Party Participant as a large business, small business, state government, state instrumentality ,
local government, Indian tribe, nonprofit organization, institution of higher education, or individual, the
Grantee will transmit the Federal Government's patent rights to FTA, as specified in 35 U.S.C. § 200 et
seq., and U.S. Depa11ment of Commerce regulations, ·•Rights to Inventions Made by Nonprofit
Organizations and Small Business Firms Under Government Grants. Contracts and Cooperative
Agreements," 37 C.F .R. part 40 I.
c. License Fees and Royalties . Consistent with the applicable U.S. DOT Common Rules, the Grantee agrees that
license fees and royalties for patents, patent applications, and inventions produced with federal assistance
provided through the Agreement are program income, and must be used in compliance with applicable federal
requirements.
Section 18. Rights in Data and Copyrights.
a. Definition of "Subject Data." As used in this section , '·subject data" means recorded infonnation whether or not
copyrighted, and that is delivered or specified to be delivered as required by the Agreement. Examples of
·'subject data•· include, but are not limited to computer software, standards, specifications. engineering drawings
and associated lists. process sheets, manuals, technical reports, catalog item identifications. and related
infonnation, but do not include financial reports, cost analyses, or other similar information used for
performance or administration of the Agreement.
b. General Federal Restrictions. The following restrictions apply to all subject data first produced in the
performance of the Agreement:
(I) Prohibitions . The Grantee ma y not publish or reproduce any subject data , in whole , in part. or in any
manner or form, or permit others to do so .
(2) Exceptions . The prohibitions do not apply to publications or reproductions for the Grantee ·sown internal
use, an institution of higher learning, the pm1ion of subject data that the Federal Government has
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previously released or approved for release to the public, or the portion of data that has the Federal
Government"s prior written consent for release.
c. Federal Rights in Data and Copyrights. The Grantee agrees that:
(I) General. It must provide a license to its "subject data" to the Federal Government that is ro yalty-free, non-
exclusive, and in-evocable. The Federal Government's license must pern,it the Federal Government to
reproduce, publish, or otherwise use the subject data or permit other entities or individuals to use the
subject data provided those actions arc taken for Federal Government purposes , and
(2) U.S. DOT Public Access Plan -Copyright License . The Grantee grants to U .S . DOT a worldwide, non-
exclusive , non-tran s ferable, paid-up , royalty-fre e copyright license, including all rights under copyright, to
any and all Publications and Digital Data Sets as such terms are defined in the U .S . DOT Public Access
plan, resulting from scientific research funded either fully or partially by this funding agreement. The
Grantee herein acknowledges that the above copyright license grant is first in time to any and all other
grants of a copyright license to such Publications and/or Digital Data Sets, and that U.S. DOT shall have
priority o ver any other claim of exclusi ve copyright to the same.
d. Special Federal Rights in Data for Research , Development, Demonstration, Deployment , Technical Assistance ,
and Special Studies Program s. In general. FTA 's purpose in providing federal assistance for a research,
development , demonstration. deployment. technical assistance . or special studies program is to increase
transportation knowledge. rathe r than limit the benefits of the Award to the Grantee and its Third Party
Participants . Therefore, the Grantee agrees that :
(I) Publicly Available Report. When an Award pro viding federal assistance for any of the programs described
above is completed, it must provide a report of the Agreement that FTA may publish or make a vailable for
publication on the Internet.
(2) Other Reports . It must provide other reports related to the Award that FT A may request.
(3) Availability of Subject Data. FTA may make av a ilable its copyright license to the subject data. and a copy
of the subject data to an y FTA Recipient or any Third Party Participant at any tier, except as the Federal
Government determines otherwise in writing .
( 4) Identification of lnfonnation . It must identify clearly any specific confidential , privileged, or proprietary
information submitt ed to FTA.
(5) Incomplete . If th e A w ard is not completed for any reason whatsoever. all data developed with federal
assistance for th e A ward becomes "subject data'' and must be delivered as the Federal Government may
direct.
(6) Exception. Thi s s ection doc s not apply to a n a d a pt a tion of any automatic data process ing equipment or
program that is both for the Grantee's use, and acquired with FTA capital program assistance.
c . License Fees and Royalties . Consistent with the applicable U.S. DOT Common Rules , the Grantee agrees that
license fees and ro y alties for patents, patent applications, and inventions produced with federal assistance
prov ided through the Agreement are program income , and must be used in compliance with federal applicable
requirements .
f. Hold Harmless . Upon request by the Federal Government. the Grantee agrees that if it intentionall y violates an y
proprietary rights , copy rights . or right of privacy. and if its violation under the preceding section occurs from
any of the publication . translation. reproduction , delivery, use or disposition of subject data, then it w ill
indemnify, save, and hold harmle ss against any liability , including costs and expenses of the Federal
Government's officers, employees , and agent s acting within the scope of their official duties . The Grantee wi II
not be required to indemnify the Federal Government for any liability described in the preceding sentence, if the
violation is caused by the wrongful acts of federal officers. employees or agents , or if indemnification is
prohibited or limited by applicable state law .
g . Restrictions on Access to Patent Rights . Nothing in this section of this Master Agreement (FTA MA(23))
pe11aining to rights in data either implies a license to the Federal Government under any patent, or may be
construed to affect the scope of any license or other right otherwise granted to the Federal Government under
any patent.
h. Data Developed Without Federal Assistance or Suppo11 . The Grantee agrees that in certain circumstances it may
need to provide to FT A data developed without any federal assistance or support. Nevertheless, this section
generally does not apply to data developed without federal assistance, even though th at data may have been
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used in connection with the Award. The Grantee agrees that the Federal Government will not be able to protect
data developed without federal assistance from unauthorized disclosure unless that data is clearly marked
"Proprietary," or "Confidential."
1. Requirements to Release Data. The Grantee understands and agrees that the Federal Government may be
required to release data and information the Grantee submits to the Federal Government as required under:
(I) The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). 5 U.S.C. § 552,
(2) The U.S. DOT Common Rules,
(3) U.S. DOT Public Access Plan, which provides that the Grantee agrees to satisfy the rep011ing and
compliance requirements as set forth in the U.S. DOT Public Access plan, including, but not limited to, the
submission and approval of a Data Management Plan, the use of Open Researcher and Contributor ID
(ORCID) numbers. the creation and maintenance of a Research Project record in the Transportation
Research Board"s (TRB) Research in Progress (RiP) database. and the timely and complete submission of
all required publications and associated digital data sets as such tenns are defined in the DOT Public
Access plan. Additional inforn,ation about how to comply with the requirements can be found at:
http://ntl.bts .go\'/publicaccess1howtocompl y .ht111I , or
( 4) Other federal laws. regulations, requirements, and guidance concerning access to records pertaining to the
Award, the accompanying Agreement, and any Amendments thereto.
Miscellaneous Special Requirements
From Section 12. Civil Rights .
e . Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (and Prompt Payment and Return of Retainage).
To the extent authorized by applicable federal laws, regulations, or requirements, the Grantee agrees to
facilitate. and assures that each Third Party Participant will facilitate, participation by small business concerns
owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. also referred to as
'•Disadvantaged Business Enterprises" (DBEs), in the Agreement as follows:
(I) Statutoty and Regulatoty Requirements. The Grantee agrees to comply with:
(a) Section l l0l(b} of the FAST Act. 23 U.S.C . § IOI note,
(b) U.S. DOT regulations, "Participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in Department of
Transportation Financial Assistance Programs,'' 49 C.F.R. part 26. and
(c} Federal transit law, specifically 49 U.S .C. § 5332, as provided in section 12 of this Master Agreement
(FTA MA(23)).
(2) DBE Program Requirements. A Grantee that receives planning, capital and /or operating assistance and that
will award prime third party contracts exceeding $250 ,000 the requirements of 49 C.F.R . part 26.
(3) Special Requirements for a Transit Vehicle Manufacturer (TVM). The Grantee agrees that:
(a) TVM Certification . Each TVM, as a condition of being authorized to bid or propose on FT A-assisted
transit vehicle procurements, must certify that it has complied with the requirements of 49 C.F.R. pat1
26,and
(b) Reporting TVM Awards. Within 30 days of any third party contract award for a vehicle purchase, the
Grantee must submit to FTA the name of the TVM contractor and the total dollar value of the third
party contract. and notify FT A that this information has been attached to FTA ·s electronic award
management system . The Grantee must also submit additional notifications if options are exercised in
subsequent years to ensure that the TVM is still in good standing.
( 4) Assurance. As required by 49 C.F.R. § 26. l 3(a):
(a) Recipient Assurance. The Grantee agrees and assures that:
1 It must not discriminate on the basis of race. color. national origin, or sex in the award and
performance of any FT A or U.S. DOT-assisted contract, or in the administration of its DBE program
or the requirements of 49 C.F.R. part 26. ·
2 It must take all necessaty and rea sonable step s under 49 C.F.R. part 26 to ensure nondiscrimination
in the award and administration of U.S. DOT assisted contracts,
3 Its DBE program, as required under 49 C.F .R. part 26 and as approved by U.S . DOT. is incorporated
by reference and made part of the Underlying Agreement, and
4 Implementation of its DBE program approved by U.S. DOT is a legal obligation and failure to cany
out its terms shall be treated as a violation of the Master Agreement (FTA MA(23)).
(b) Subrecipient/T hird Party Contractor/Third Patty Subcontractor Assurance . The Grantee agrees and
assures that it will include the following assurance in each subagreement and third patty contract it
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signs with a Subgrantee or Third Party Contractor and agrees to obtain the agreement of each of its
Subgrantees, Third Party Contractors, and Third Party Subcontractors to include the following
assurance in every subagreement and third party contract it signs:
I The Subgrantee, each Third Par1y Contractor, and each Third Party Subcontractor must not
discriminate on the basis ofrace, color, national origin, or sex in the award and performance of any
FT A or U.S. DOT-assisted subagreement, third party contract, and third party subcontract, as
applicable, and the administration of its DBE program or the requirements of 49 C.F.R. part 26,
2 The Subgrantee, each Third Par1y Contractor, and each Third Party Subcontractor must take all
necessary and reasonable steps under 49 C.F.R . part 26 to ensure nondiscrimination in the award and
administration of U.S. DOT-assisted subagreements, third par1y contracts, and third party
subcontracts, as applicable,
3 Failure by the Subgrantee and any of its Third Party Contractors or Third Party Subcontractors to
carry out the requirements of subparagraph 12.e(4)(b) (ofFTA MA(23)) is a material breach of their
subagreement, third parfy contract, or third par1y subcontract, as applicable, and
4 The following remedies, or such other remedy as the Grantee deems appropriate, include, but are not
limited to, withholding monthly progress payments; assessing sanctions; liquidated damages; and /or
disqualifying the Subgrantee, Third Party Contractor. or Third Party Subcontractor from future
bidding as non-responsible.
(5) Remedies. Upon notification to the Grantee of its failure to carry out its approved program, FTA or U.S.
DOT may impose sanctions as provided for under 49 C.F.R. part 26, and, in appropriate cases, refer the
matter for enforcement under either or both 18 U .S.C. § I 00 I, and /or the Program Fraud Civil Remedies
Actofl986,31 U.S.C. §3801 et seq.
From Section 12 . Civil Rights.
h. Nondi scrimination on the Basis of Disability. The Grantee agrees to comply with the following federal
prohibition s against discrimination on the basis of disability:
(I) Federal laws, including:
(a) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. as amended. 29 U.S.C. § 794, which prohibits
discrimination on the basis of disability in the administration of federally assisted Programs. Projects,
or activities,
(b) The Americans with Disabi lilies Act of 1990 (ADA), as amended. 42 U .S.C. § 1210 I et seq., which
requires that accessible facilities and serv ices be made available to indi v iduals with disabilities:
I For FTA Recipients generally, Titles I, II, and Ill of the ADA apply, but
2 For Indian Tribes. Titles II and Ill of the ADA apply, but Title I of the ADA does not apply because
it exempts Indian Tribes from the definition of"employer."
(c) The Architectural Barriers Act of 1968, as amended. 42 U .S.C. § 4151 et seq., which requires that
buildings and public accommodations be accessible to indi v iduals with disabilities,
(d) Federal transit law, specifically 49 U.S.C. § 5332, which now includes disability as a prohibited basis
for discrimination, and
( e) Other applicable federal laws, regulations, and requirements pertaining to access for seniors or
individuals with disabilities.
(2) Federal regulations and guidance, including:
(a) U.S. DOT regulations, 'Transpo11ation Services for Individuals with Disabilities (ADA)," 49 C.F.R.
part 37,
(b) U.S. DOT regulations, "Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Programs and Activities
Receiving or Benefiting from Federal Financial Assistance,'' 49 C.F.R. part 27.
(c) Joint U.S. Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (U.S. ATBCB) and U.S. DOT
regulations, '·Americans With Disabilities (ADA) Accessibility Specifications for Transportation
Vehicles," 36 C.F.R. par11192 and 49 C.F.R. part 38,
(d) U.S. DOT regulations, '·Transpo11ation for Individuals with Disabilities: Passenger Vessels," 49 C.F.R.
part 39,
(e) U.S. DOJ regulations, "Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government
Services," 28 C.F.R. part 35,
(f) U.S. DOJ regulations, "Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and
in Commercial Facilities," 28 C.F.R. par1 36,
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(g) U.S . EEOC. "Regulations to Implement the Equal Emplo yment Provisions of the Americans with
Disabilities Act:· 29 C.F .R. part 1630 ,
(h) U.S. Federal Communications Commission regulations, "Telecommunications Relay Services and
Related Customer Premises Equipment for Persons with Disabilities ," 47 C.F .R. part 64 , Subpart F,
(i) U.S. ATBCB regulations, "Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Standards," 36 C.F.R.
part 1194,
(i) FT A regulations , 'Transportation for Elderl y and Handicapped Persons ," 49 C.F .R. part 609 ,
(k) FT A Circular 4 710.1, "Americans with Disabilities Act : Guidance,'· and
(I) Other applicable federal ci vil rights and nondiscrimination regulations and guidance .
Section 16. Procurement. For Assignability
a . Federal Laws, Regulations , Requirements. and Guidance. The Grantee agrees:
(I) To compl y with the requirements of 49 U.S .C. chapter 53 and other applicable federal laws , regulations,
and requirements in effect now or later that affect its third party procurements,
(2) To comply with the applicable U.S. DOT Common Rules , and
(3) To follow the most recent edition and any re visions of FT A Circular 4220.1, "Third Party Contracting
Guidance,'· to the extent consistent with applicable federal laws. regulations, requirements . and guidance.
State Requirements
Section 37. Special Notification Requirements for States.
a . Types of Infonnation. To the extent required under federal law, the State, agrees to provide the following
infomrntion about federal assistance awarded for its State Program, Project, or related acti vities :
(I) The Identification of FT A as the federal agenc y pro viding the federal assistance for a State Program or
Project,
(2) The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number of the program from which the federal assistance for
a State Program or Project is authorized, and
(3) The amount of federal assistance FT A has provided for a State Program or Project.
b. Documents . The State agrees to provide the information required under this provision in the follo w ing
documents : (I) applications for federal assistance, (2) requests for proposals, or solicitations, (3) forms , ( 4)
notifications . (5) press releases. and (6) other publications.
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