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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC23-165 State of Colorado_small business developmentMain Agreement Number: MA 2023-2059 Page 1 of 22 Version 07.2022
STATE OF COLORADO MAIN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
TASK ORDER AGREEMENT
COVER PAGE
State Agency
Governor’s Office of Economic Development and International
Trade
Agreement Number
MA 2023-2059
Grantee
Eagle County Government
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Agreement Performance Beginning Date
The later of the Effective Date or January 1, 2023
Agreement Authority
Authority to enter into this Grant exists in C.R.S. 24-48.5-101,
et seq. and funds have been budgeted, appropriated and
otherwise made available and a sufficient unencumbered
balance thereof remains available for payment. This grant is
federally funded by the Small Business Administration Grant
provided by the US Small Business Administration (SBA).
Initial Agreement Expiration Date
December 31, 2027
Agreement Purpose
The purpose of this Grant is to fund and operate a Small Business Development Center Sub -Center to provide consulting,
training, workshops and courses to small business owners in the State of Colorado.
Exhibits and Order of Precedence
The following Exhibits and attachments are included with this Agreement:
1. Exhibit A – Statement of Work
2. Exhibit B – Federal Provisions
3. Exhibit C – Sample Option Letter
4. Exhibit D – Form of Task Order
5. Exhibit E – PII Certification
6. Exhibit F – Code of Federal Regulations Applicable
7. Exhibit G – Important Due Date Schedule
In the event of a conflict or inconsistency between this Agreement and any Exhibit or attachment, such conflict or
inconsistency shall be resolved by reference to the documents in the following order of priority:
1. Exhibit B, Federal Provisions
2. Exhibit F, Code of Federal Regulations Applicable
3. Colorado Special Provisions in §18 of the main body of this Agreement.
4. The provisions of the other sections of the main body of this Agreement.
5. Exhibit G, Important Due Date Schedule
6. Exhibit A, Statement of Work.
7. Exhibit E- PII Certification
8. Exhibit C, Sample Option Letter.
9. Exhibit D, Form of Task Order
Principal Representatives
For the State: For Grantee:
Nikki Maloney, Director Business Support Erin McCuskey, Director
Governor’s Office of Economic Development Eagle County Government
and International Trade Northwest Colorado Small Business Development Center
1600 Broadway, Suite 2500 PO Box 850
Denver, CO 80202, 500 Broadway St
Email: nikki.maloney@state.co.us
Eagle, CO 81631
Erin.mccuskey@eaglecounty.us
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FEDERAL AWARD(S) APPLICABLE TO THIS GRANT AWARD
FEDERAL AWARDING OFFICE U.S. SMALL BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
GRANT PROGRAM SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
CENTERS
ASSISTANCE LISTING NUMBER 59.037
FEDERAL AWARD NUMBER SBAOEDSB230007-01-00
FEDERAL AWARD DATE NOVEMBER 17, 2022
FEDERAL STATUTORY AUTHORITY 15 U.S.C. 648(A)(1); 13 C.F.R. PART
130
TOTAL AMOUNT OF FEDERAL AWARD (THIS IS NOT THE
AMOUNT OF THIS GRANT AGREEMENT)
$2,217,589
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SIGNATURE PAGE
THE PARTIES HERETO HAVE EXECUTED THIS MAIN AGREEMENT
Each person signing this Contract represents and warrants that he or she is duly authorized to execute this Agreement and to
bind the Party authorizing his or her signature.
Grantee
Eagle County Government
______________________________________________
By: Jeff Shroll, County Manager
Date: _________________________
STATE OF COLORADO
Jared S. Polis, Governor
Governor’s Office of Economic Development and
International Trade
Eve Lieberman, Executive Director
______________________________________________
By: Jeff Kraft, Deputy Director
Date: _________________________
STATE OF Colorado Governor's Office
Office of the State Controller
By:_______________________________________________
Amanda Carroll, JD, Central Contracts Specialist
Date: _________________________
In accordance with §24-30-202, C.R.S., this Agreement is not valid until signed and dated below by the State Controller or an
authorized delegate.
STATE CONTROLLER
Robert Jaros, CPA, MBA, JD
By:___________________________________________
Jonathon Bray, Controller
Effective Date:_____________________
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
COVER PAGE .......................................................................................................................... 1
SIGNATURE PAGE ................................................................................................................. 2
1. PARTIES ................................................................................................................................... 4
2. TERM AND EFFECTIVE DATE ............................................................................................. 4
3. DEFINITIONS .......................................................................................................................... 6
4. STATEMENT OF WORK AND TASK ORDERS .................................................................. 9
5. PAYMENTS TO GRANTEE .................................................................................................. 10
6. REPORTING - NOTIFICATION ........................................................................................... 13
7. GRANTEE RECORDS ........................................................................................................... 13
8. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION-STATE RECORDS ...................................................... 14
9. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.................................................................................................. 14
10. INSURANCE .......................................................................................................................... 15
11. BREACH OF AGREEMENT ................................................................................................. 15
12. REMEDIES ............................................................................................................................. 15
13. DISPUTE RESOLUTION ....................................................................................................... 17
14. NOTICES AND REPRESENTATIVES ................................................................................. 17
15. STATEWIDE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ..................................................... 18
16. GOVERNMENTAL IMMUNITY .......................................................................................... 18
17. GENERAL PROVISIONS ...................................................................................................... 18
18. COLORADO SPECIAL PROVISIONS (COLORADO FISCAL RULE 3-3) ....................... 20
1. PARTIES
This Agreement is entered into by and between Grantee named on the Cover Page for this
Agreement (the “Grantee”), and the STATE OF COLORADO acting by and through the State
agency named on the Cover Page for this Agreement (the “State”). Grantee and the State agree to
the terms and conditions in this Agreement.
2. TERM AND EFFECTIVE DATE
A. Effective Date
This Agreement shall not be valid or enforceable until the Effective Date.
B. Initial Term
The Parties’ respective performances under this Agreement shall commence on the
Agreement Performance Beginning Date shown on the Cover Page for this Agreement and
shall terminate on the Agreement Expiration Date shown on the Cover Page for this
Agreement (the “Initial Term”) unless sooner terminated or further extended in accordance
with the terms of this Agreement.
C. Extension Terms - State’s Option
The State, at its discretion, shall have the option to extend the performance under this
Agreement beyond the Initial Term for a period, or for successive periods, of one year or less
at the same rates and under the same terms specified in the Agreement (each such period an
“Extension Term”). In order to exercise this option, the State shall provide written notice to
Grantee in a form substantially equivalent to the Sample Option Letter attached to this
Agreement. Except as stated in §2.D, the total duration of this Agreement, including the
exercise of any options to extend, shall not exceed five years from its Effective Date absent
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prior approval from the Chief Procurement Officer in accordance with the Colorado
Procurement Code.
D. End of Term Extension
If this Agreement approaches the end of its Initial Term, or any Extension Term then in place,
the State, at its discretion, upon written notice to Grantee as provided in §14, may unilaterally
extend such Initial Term or Extension Term for a period not to exceed two months (an “End
of Term Extension”), regardless of whether additional Extension Terms are available or not.
The provisions of this Agreement in effect when such notice is given shall remain in effect
during the End of Term Extension. The End of Term Extension shall automatically terminate
upon execution of a replacement agreement or modification extending the total term of this
Agreement.
E. Early Termination in the Public Interest
The State is entering into this Agreement to serve the public interest of the State of Colorado
as determined by its Governor, General Assembly, or Courts. If this Agreement or any Task
Order ceases to further the public interest of the State or if State, Federal or other funds used
in the Agreement are not appropriated, or otherwise become unavailable to fund this
Agreement, the State, in its discretion, may terminate this Agreement or that Task Order in
whole or in part. A determination that this Contract should be terminated in the public interest
shall not be equivalent to a State right to terminate for convenience. This subsection shall not
apply to a termination of this Contract by the State for Breach of Contract by Grantee, which
shall be governed by §12.A.i.
i. Method and Content
The State shall notify Grantee of such termination in accordance with §14. The notice
shall specify the effective date of the termination and whether it affects all or a portion
of this Contract or a Task Order, and shall include, to the extent practicable, the public
interest justification for the termination. A termination of all or a part of a Task Order
shall not be interpreted to terminate this Contract or any other Task Order.
ii. Obligations and Rights
Upon receipt of a termination notice for termination in the public interest, Grantee shall
be subject to the rights and obligations set forth in §12.A.i.a.
iii. Payments
If the State terminates this Contract or a Task Order in the public interest, the State shall
pay Grantee an amount equal to the percentage of the total reimbursement payable
under this Contract that corresponds to the percentage of Work satisfactorily completed
and accepted under all terminated Task Orders, as determined by the State, less
payments previously made. Additionally, if this Contract is less than 60% completed,
as determined by the State, the State may reimburse Grantee for a portion of actual out-
of-pocket expenses, not otherwise reimbursed under this Contract, incurred by Grantee
which are directly attributable to the uncompleted portion of Grantee’s obligations,
provided that the sum of any and all reimbursement shall not exceed the maximum
amount payable to Grantee hereunder.
F. Termination for Convenience
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Either Party may terminate this Agreement or that Task Order in whole or in part with 90
days notice written notice as provided in §14. The notice shall specify the effective date of
the termination and whether it affects all or a portion of this Agreement or a Task Order, and
shall include, to the extent practicable, the justification for the termination. A termination of
all or part of a Task Order shall not be interpreted to terminate this Agreement or any other
Task Order.
G. Grantee’s Termination Under Federal Requirements
Grantee may request termination of this Grant by sending notice to the State, or to the Federal
Awarding Agency with a copy to the State, which includes the reasons for the termination
and the effective date of the termination. If this Grant is terminated in this man ner, then
Grantee shall return any advanced payments made for work that will not be performed prior
to the effective date of the termination.
3. DEFINITIONS
The following terms shall be construed and interpreted as follows:
A. “Agreement” means this agreement, including all attached Exhibits, all documents
incorporated by reference, all referenced statutes, rules and cited authorities, and any future
modifications thereto.
B. “Award” means an award by a Recipient to a Subrecipient funded in whole or in part by a
Federal Award. The terms and conditions of the Federal Award flow down to the Award
unless the terms and conditions of the Federal Award specifically indicate otherwise.
C. “Breach of Agreement” means the failure of a Party to perform any of its obligations in
accordance with this Agreement, in whole or in part or in a timely or satisfactory manner.
The institution of proceedings under any bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar
law, by or against Grantee, or the appointment of a receiver or similar officer for Grantee or
any of its property, which is not vacated or fully stayed within 30 days after the institution of
such proceeding, shall also constitute a breach. If Grantee is debarred or suspended under
§24-109-105, C.R.S. at any time during the term of this Agreement, then such debarment or
suspension shall constitute a breach.
D. “Budget” means the budget for the Work described in Exhibit A and Exhibit D.
E. “Business Day” means any day in which the State is open and conducting business, but shall
not include Saturday, Sunday or any day on which the State observes one of the holidays
listed in §24-11-101(1), C.R.S.
F. “Chief Procurement Officer” means the individual to whom the Executive Director has
delegated his or her authority pursuant to §24-102-202, C.R.S. to procure or supervise the
procurement of all supplies and services needed by the State.
G. “CORA” means the Colorado Open Records Act, §§24-72-200.1, et seq., C.R.S.
H. “Effective Date” means the date on which this Agreement is approved and signed by the
Colorado State Controller or designee, as shown on the Signature Page for this Agreement.
If this Agreement is for a Major Information Technology Project, as defined in §24-37.5-
102(2.6), C.R.S., then the Effective Date of this Agreement shall be the later of the date on
which this Agreement is approved and signed by the State’s Chief Information Officer or
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authorized delegate or the date on which this Agreement is approved and signed by the State
Controller or authorized delegate, as shown on the Signature Page for this Agreement.
I. “End of Term Extension” means the time period defined in §2.D.
J. “Exhibits” means the exhibits and attachments included with this Agreement as shown on
the Cover Page for this Agreement.
K. “Extension Term” means the time period defined in §2.C.
L. “Federal Award” means an award of Federal financial assistance or a cost-reimbursement
contract, under the Federal Acquisition Regulations or by a formula or block grant, by a
Federal Awarding Agency to the 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.
M. “Federal Awarding Agency” means a Federal agency providing a Federal Award to a
Recipient. The Small Business Administration (SBA) is the Federal Awarding Agency for
the Federal Award which is the subject of this Agreement.
N. “Goods” means any movable material acquired, produced, or delivered by Grantee as set
forth in this Agreement and shall include any movable material acquired, produced, or
delivered by Grantee in connection with the Services.
O. “Grant Funds” means the funds that have been appropriated, designated, encumbered, or
otherwise made available for payment by the State under this Agreement.
P. “Incident” means any accidental or deliberate event that results in or constitutes an imminent
threat of the unauthorized access, loss, disclosure, modification, disruption, or destruction of
any communications or information resources of the State, which are included as part of the
Work, as described in §§24-37.5-401, et seq., C.R.S. Incidents include, without limitation,
(i) successful attempts to gain unauthorized access to a State system or State Records
regardless of where such information is located; (ii) unwanted disruption or denial of service;
(iii) the unauthorized use of a State system for the processing or storage of data; or (iv)
changes to State system hardware, firmware, or software characteristics without the State’s
knowledge, instruction, or consent.
Q. “Initial Term” means the time period defined in §2.B.
R. “Party” means the State or Grantee, and “Parties” means both the State and Grantee.
S. “PCI” means payment card information including any data related to credit card holders’
names, credit card numbers, or other credit card information as may be protected by state or
federal law.
T. “PII” means personally identifiable information including, without limitation, any
information maintained by the State about an individual that can be used to distinguish or
trace an individual’s identity, such as name, social security number, date and place of birth,
mother’s maiden name, or biometric records; and any other information that is linked or
linkable to an individual, such as medical, educational, financial, and employment
information. PII includes, but is not limited to, all information defined as personally
identifiable information in §§24-72-501 and 24-73-101, C.R.S. “PII” shall also mean
“personal identifying information” as set forth at § 24-74-102, et. seq., C.R.S.
U. “Project” means a specific portion of the Work that is included in a Task Order.
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V. “Recipient” means the State agency shown on the Signature and Cover Page of this
Agreement, for the purposes of this Federal Award.
W. “Services” means the services to be performed by Grantee as set forth in this Agreement, and
shall include any services to be rendered by Grantee in connection with the Goods.
X. “State Confidential Information” means any and all State Records not subject to disclosure
under CORA. State Confidential Information shall include, but is not limited to, PII, Tax
Information, and State personnel records not subject to disclosure under CORA. State
Confidential Information shall not include information or data concerning individuals that is
not deemed confidential but nevertheless belongs to the State, which has been communicated,
furnished, or disclosed by the State to Grantee which (i) is subject to disclosure pursuant to
CORA; (ii) is already known to Grantee without restrictions at the time of its disclosure to
Grantee; (iii) is or subsequently becomes publicly available without breach of any obligation
owed by Grantee to the State; (iv) is disclosed to Grantee, without confidentiality obligations,
by a third party who has the right to disclose such information; or (v) was independently
developed without reliance on any State Confidential Information.
Y. “State Fiscal Rules” means the fiscal rules promulgated by the Colorado State Controller
pursuant to §24-30-202(13)(a), C.R.S.
Z. “State Fiscal Year” means a 12 month period beginning on July 1 of each calendar year and
ending on June 30 of the following calendar year. If a single calendar year follows the term,
then it means the State Fiscal Year ending in that calendar year.
AA. “State Records” means any and all State data, information, and records, regardless of
physical form, including, but not limited to, information subject to disclosure under CORA.
BB. “Subcontractor” means any third-parties engaged by Grantee to aid in performance of the
Work.
CC. “Subrecipient” means a non-Federal entity that receives a sub-award from a Recipient to
carry out part of a Federal program, but does not include an individual that is a beneficiary
of such program. A Subrecipient may also be a recipient of other Federal Awards directly
from a Federal Awarding Agency. For the purposes of this Agreement, Grantee is a
Subrecipient.
DD. “Task Order” means a document issued in accordance with §4.B of this Agreement that
specifically describes the Work to be performed on a Project.
EE. “Tax Information” means federal and State of Colorado tax information including, without
limitation, federal and State tax returns, return information, and such other tax-related
information as may be protected by federal and State law and regulation. Tax Information
includes, but is not limited to all information defined as federal tax information in Internal
Revenue Service Publication 1075.
FF. “Uniform Guidance” means the Office of Management and Budget Uniform Administrative
Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards.
GG. “Work” means the Goods delivered and Services performed pursuant to this Agreement.
HH. “Work Product” means the tangible and intangible results of the Work, whether finished or
unfinished, including drafts. Work Product includes, but is not limited to, documents, text,
software (including source code), research, reports, proposals, specifications, plans, notes,
studies, data, images, photographs, negatives, pictures, drawings, designs, models, surveys,
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maps, materials, ideas, concepts, know-how, and any other results of the Work. “Work
Product” does not include any material that was developed prior to the Effective Date that is
used, without modification, in the performance of the Work.
Any other term used in this Agreement that is defined in an Exhibit shall be construed and
interpreted as defined in that Exhibit.
4. STATEMENT OF WORK AND TASK ORDERS
A. General Statement of Work
Grantee shall complete the Work as described in this Agreement and in accordance with the
provisions of Exhibit A and any Task Order. The State shall have no liability to compensate
Grantee for the delivery of any goods or the performance of any services that are not
specifically set forth in this Agreement or a properly executed Task Order.
B. Task Orders
The State may execute Task Orders to authorize Grantee to perform portions of the Work.
The State may execute Task Orders in its discretion and the State is not required to execute
any minimum number of Task Orders under this Agreement.
i. Task Order Development
To initiate a Task Order, the State will provide a request to Grantee describing the
general scope and intent of the Work it desires Grantee to perform under that Task
Order and the timeline for Grantee to submit a proposal in response to the request.
Grantee shall submit a proposal to the State, within the timeline provided by the State,
in response to the State’s request that contains, without limitation, a description of all
of the following for the Project described in that Task Order:
a. The final deliverables and other end results of the Project that the State will use
to determine if the Project is complete and the dates on which those deliverables
and other end results will be complete.
b. All activities necessary for Grantee to complete the Project. This description may
be in the form of a work breakdown structure if requested or approved by the
State.
c. All timelines and milestones that the State will use to determine if Grantee is on
schedule to complete the Project. This description may be in the form of a project
plan if requested or approved by the State.
d. The total price of the Project, including a breakdown of any applicable materials
costs, labor costs and other cost components as requested by the State as described
in this Agreement. The total price of a Project shall be determined based on the
rates described in this Agreement, and Grantee shall not include any work in a
Task Order for which an applicable rate is not provided in this Agreement.
e. Grantee may complete a Project in phases, so long as all other requirements of
this paragraph 4.B.i are included for each phase of the Project.
The State may direct Grantee to make changes to any proposal Grantee submits to the
State. Grantee shall make all changes as directed by the State and may modify its price
for the Project contained in that proposal to account for those changes. The State may
accept or reject any proposal Grantee submits at any time, and may choose to not
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proceed with a Project prior to execution of a Task Order for that Project, in its sole
discretion.
ii. Task Order Issuance
If the State accepts a proposal from Grantee, then the State will include that proposal
as the statement of work for a Task Order. The State shall execute that Task Order in a
form substantially similar to the Form of Task Order attached to this Agreement.
Grantee shall not begin work on any Project until the Task Order for that Project is fully
executed.
iii. Task Order Completion
Grantee shall perform the Project described in each Task Order that the State has
executed, within the timelines and by the due dates described in that Task Order. The
obligations and requirements of a Task Order shall be deemed to be obligations and
requirements of this Agreement.
iv. Task Order Modifications
When the Parties desire to modify a Task Order, Grantee shall update its proposal that
was included in the Task Order to account for the modification the Parties desire to
make. If both Parties agree to the updated proposal, they may modify the Task Order
by executing an amendment to the Task Order that includes the updated proposal. No
modified requirement of a Task Order shall be enforceable prior to the execution of the
amendment to the Task Order that includes that modification. This paragraph 4.B.iv
shall not apply to any modification to a Task Order that only modifies timelines within
a Project without changing the due date of any deliverable or other end result, or only
modifies the breakdown of costs within a Project without changing the total maximum
amount for any State Fiscal Year, which may be made if the State approves of the
modification in writing.
v. Task Order Termination
Regardless of the date of any deliverable or other end result of a Task Order, all Task
Orders shall automatically terminate upon the date that this Agreement expires or is
terminated for any reason, unless the State directs otherwise in writing.
5. PAYMENTS TO GRANTEE
A. Maximum Amount
Payments to Grantee are limited to the unpaid, obligated balance of the Agreement Funds.
The Agreement Maximum Amount for each State Fiscal Year shall be equal to the total
maximum amount of all Task Orders for that State Fiscal Year. The State shall not pay
Grantee any amount under this Agreement for a State Fiscal Year that exceeds the maximum
of all Task Orders for that State Fiscal Year, and shall not pay any amount under any Task
Order for a State Fiscal Year that exceeds the maximum amount shown on that Task Order
for that State Fiscal Year.
B. Payment Procedures
i. Invoices and Payment
a. The State shall pay Grantee in the amounts and in accordance with the schedule
and other conditions set forth in Exhibit A and the terms of each Task Order.
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b. Grantee shall initiate payment requests by invoice to the State, in a form and
manner approved by the State.
c. The State shall pay each invoice within 45 days following the State’s receipt of
that invoice, so long as the amount invoiced correctly represents Work completed
by Grantee and previously accepted by the State during the term that the invoice
covers. If the State determines that the amount of any invoice is not correct, then
Grantee shall make all changes necessary to correct that invoice.
d. The acceptance of an invoice shall not constitute acceptance of any Work
performed or deliverables provided under this Contract.
ii. Interest
Amounts not paid by the State within 45 days of the State’s acceptance of the invoice
shall bear interest on the unpaid balance beginning on the 45th day at the rate of 1% per
month, as required by §24-30-202(24)(a), C.R.S., until paid in full; provided, however,
that interest shall not accrue on unpaid amounts that the State disputes in writing.
Grantee shall invoice the State separately for accrued interest on delinquent amounts,
and the invoice shall reference the delinquent payment, the number of day’s interest to
be paid and the interest rate.
iii. Payment Disputes
If Grantee disputes any calculation, determination or amount of any payment, Grantee
shall notify the State in writing of its dispute within 30 days following the earlier to
occur of Grantee’s receipt of the payment or notification of the determination or
calculation of the payment by the State. The State will review the information presented
by Grantee and may make changes to its determination based on this review. The
calculation, determination or payment amount that results from the State’s review shall
not be subject to additional dispute under this subsection. No payment subject to a
dispute under this subsection shall be due until after the State has concluded its review,
and the State shall not pay any interest on any amount during the period it is subject to
dispute under this subsection.
iv. Available Funds-Contingency-Termination
The State is prohibited by law from making commitments beyond the term of the
current State Fiscal Year. Payment to Grantee beyond the current State Fiscal Year is
contingent on the appropriation and continuing availability of Agreement Funds in any
subsequent year (as provided in the Colorado Special Provisions). If federal funds or
funds from any other non-State funds constitute all or some of the Agreement Funds
the State’s obligation to pay Grantee shall be contingent upon such non-State funding
continuing to be made available for payment. Payments to be made pursuant to this
Agreement shall be made only from Agreement Funds, and the State’s liability for such
payments shall be limited to the amount remaining of such Agreement Funds. If State,
federal or other funds are not appropriated, or otherwise become unavailable to fund
this Agreement, the State may, upon written notice, terminate this Agreement, in whole
or in part, without incurring further liability. The State shall, however, remain obligated
to pay for Services and Goods that are delivered and accepted prior to the effective date
of notice of termination, and this termination shall otherwise be treated as if this
Agreement were terminated in the public interest as described in §2.E.
v. Federal Recovery
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The close-out of a Federal Award does not affect the right of the Federal Awarding
Agency or the State to disallow costs and recover funds on the basis of a later audit or
other review. Any cost disallowance recovery is to be made within the Record Retention
Period, as defined below.
C. Matching Funds
Grantee shall provide Matching Funds as provided in §5.A and Exhibit A. Grantee 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. Grantee’s obligation to pay all or any
part of any matching funds, whether direct or contingent, only extend to funds duly and
lawfully appropriated for the purposes of this Agreement by the authorized representatives
of Grantee and paid into Grantee’s treasury or bank account. Grantee represents to the State
that the amount designated “Grantee’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. Grantee 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 Grantee. Grantee shall not pay or be liable for any
claimed interest, late charges, fees, taxes or penalties of any nature, except as required by
Grantee’s laws or policies.
D. Reimbursement of Grantee Costs
Only with prior written approval, the State shall reimburse Grantee’s allowable costs, not
exceeding the maximum total amount described in Exhibit A and §5.A for all allowable costs
described in this Grant and shown in the Budget, except that Grantee may adjust the amounts
between each line item of the Budget without formal modification to this Agreement as long
as the Grantee provides notice to the State of the change, the change does not modify the total
maximum amount of this Agreement or the maximum amount for any state fiscal year, and
the change does not modify any requirements of the Work. The State shall reimburse Grantee
for the federal share of properly documented allowable 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 Grantee prior to the Effective Date shall not be reimbursed absent
specific allowance of pre-award costs and indication that the Federal Award funding is
retroactive. Grantee’s costs for Work performed after the Fund Expenditure End Date shown
on the Signature and Cover Page for this Agreement, or after any phase performance period
end date for a respective phase of the Work, shall not be reimbursable. The State shall only
reimburse allowable costs described in this Agreement and shown in the Budget if those costs
are:
i. Reasonable and necessary to accomplish the Work and for the Goods and Services
provided; and
ii. Equal to the actual net cost to Grantee (i.e. the price paid minus any items of value
received by Grantee that reduce the cost actually incurred).
E. Close-Out
Grantee shall close out this Award within 45 days after the Fund Expenditure End Date shown
on the Signature and Cover Page for this Agreement. To complete close-out, Grantee shall
submit to the State all deliverables (including documentation) as defined in this Agreement
and Grantee’s final reimbursement request or invoice. The State will withhold 5% of
allowable costs until all final documentation has been submitted and accepted by the State as
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substantially complete. If the Federal Awarding Agency has not closed this Federal Award
within one year and 90 days after the Fund Expenditure End Date shown on the Signature
and Cover Page for this Agreement due to Grantee’s failure to submit required
documentation, then Grantee may be prohibited from applying for new Federal Awards
through the State until such documentation is submitted and accepted.
6. REPORTING - NOTIFICATION
A. Quarterly Reports.
In addition to any reports required pursuant to §16 or pursuant to any other Exhibit, for any
agreement having a term longer than three months, Grantee shall submit, on a quarterly basis,
a written report specifying progress made for each specified performance measure and
standard in this Agreement. Such progress report shall be in accordance with the procedures
developed and prescribed by the State. Progress reports shall be submitted to the State not
later than five Business Days following the end of each calendar quarter or at such time as
otherwise specified by the State.
B. Litigation Reporting
If Grantee is served with a pleading or other document in connection with an action before a
court or other administrative decision making body, and such pleading or document relates
to this Agreement or may affect Grantee’s ability to perform its obligations under this
Agreement, Grantee shall, within 10 days after being served, notify the State of such action
and deliver copies of such pleading or document to the State’s Principal Representative
identified on the Cover Page for this Agreement.
C. Performance Outside the State of Colorado or the United States, §24-102-206, C.R.S.
To the extent not previously disclosed in accordance with §24-102-206, C.R.S., Grantee shall
provide written notice to the State, in accordance with §14 and in a form designated by the
State, within 20 days following the earlier to occur of Grantee’s decision to perform Services
outside of the State of Colorado or the United States, or its execution of an agreement with a
Subcontractor to perform, Services outside the State of Colorado or the United States. Such
notice shall specify the type of Services to be performed outside the State of Colorado or the
United States and the reason why it is necessary or advantageous to perform such Services at
such location or locations, and such notice shall be a public record. Knowing failure by
Grantee to provide notice to the State under this section shall constitute a Breach of
Agreement. This section shall not apply if the Agreement Funds include any federal funds.
D. Violations Reporting
Grantee shall disclose, in a timely manner, in writing to the State and the Federal Awarding
Agency, all violations of federal or State criminal law involving fraud, bribery, or gratuity
violations potentially affecting the Federal Award. The State or the Federal Awarding
Agency may impose any penalties for noncompliance allowed under 2 CFR Part 180 and 31
U.S.C. 3321, which may include, without limitation, suspension or debarment.
7. GRANTEE RECORDS
A. Maintenance
Grantee shall maintain a file of all documents, records, communications, notes and other
materials relating to the Work (the “Grantee Records”). Grantee Records shall include all
documents, records, communications, notes and other materials maintained by Grantee that
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relate to any Work performed by Subcontractors, and Grantee shall maintain all records
related to the Work performed by Subcontractors required to ensure proper performance of
that Work. Grantee shall maintain Grantee Records until the last to occur of: (i) the date three
years after the date this Agreement expires or is terminated, (ii) final payment under this
Agreement is made, (iii) the resolution of any pending Agreement matters, or (iv) if an audit
is occurring, or Grantee has received notice that an audit is pending, the date such audit is
completed and its findings have been resolved (the “Record Retention Period”). If any
litigation, claim, or audit related to this Award starts before expiration of the Record
Retention Period, the Record Retention Period shall extend until all litigation, claims, or audit
findings have been resolved and final action taken by the State or Federal Awarding Agency.
The Federal Awarding Agency, a cognizant agency for audit, oversight or indirect costs, and
the State, may notify 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 transcribe Grantee
Records during the Record Retention Period. Grantee shall make Grantee Records available
during normal business hours at Grantee’s office or place of business, or at other mutually
agreed upon times or locations, upon no fewer than two Business Days’ notice from the State,
unless the State determines that a shorter period of notice, or no notice, is necessary to protect
the interests of the State.
C. Monitoring
The State, the federal government, and any other duly authorized agent of a governmental
agency, in its discretion, may monitor Grantee’s performance of its obligations under this
Agreement using procedures as determined by that governmental entity. Grantee shall allow
the State to perform all monitoring required by the Uniform Guidance, based on the State’s
risk analysis of Grantee and this Agreement. The State shall have the right, in its sole
discretion, to change its monitoring procedures and requirements at any time during the term
of this Agreement. The State shall monitor Grantee’s performance in a manner that does not
unduly interfere with Grantee’s performance of the Work.
D. Final Audit Report
Grantee shall promptly submit to the State a copy of any final audit report of an audit
performed on Grantee’s records that relates to or affects this Agreement or the Work, whether
the audit is conducted by Grantee or a third party. Additionally, if Grantee is required to
perform a single audit under 2 CFR 200.501, et seq., then Grantee shall submit a copy of the
results of that audit to the State within the same timelines as the submission to the federal
government.
8. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION-STATE RECORDS
Grantee shall treat the confidential information of the State with the same degree of care and
protection it affords to its own confidential information, unless a different standard is set forth
in this Agreement. Each Party shall notify the other Party immediately if it receives a request
or demand from a third party for records or information of the other Party.
9. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
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A. Actual Conflicts of Interest
Grantee shall not engage in any business or activities, or maintain any relationships that
conflict in any way with the full performance of the obligations of Grantee under this
Agreement. Such a conflict of interest would arise when a Grantee or Subcontractor’s
employee, officer or agent were to offer or provide any tangible personal benefit to an
employee of the State, or any member of his or her immediate family or his or her partner,
related to the award of, entry into or management or oversight of this Agreement.
B. Apparent Conflicts of Interest
Grantee acknowledges that, with respect to this Agreement, even the appearance of a conflict
of interest shall be harmful to the State’s interests. Absent the State’s prior written approval,
Grantee shall refrain from any practices, activities or relationships that reasonably appear to
be in conflict with the full performance of Grantee’s obligations under this Agreement.
C. Disclosure to the State
If a conflict or the appearance of a conflict arises, or if Grantee is uncertain whether a conflict
or the appearance of a conflict has arisen, Grantee 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 actual or
apparent conflict constitutes a Breach of Agreement.
D. Grantee acknowledges that all State employees are subject to the ethical principles described
in §24-18-105, C.R.S. Grantee further acknowledges that State employees may be subject to
the requirements of §24-18-105, C.R.S. with regard to this Agreement.
10. INSURANCE
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 Colorado
Governmental Immunity Act, §24-10-101, et seq., C.R.S. (the “GIA”). Grantee shall ensure that
any Subcontractors maintain all insurance customary for the completion of the Work done by that
Subcontractor and as required by the State or the GIA.
11. BREACH OF AGREEMENT
In the event of a Breach of Agreement, the aggrieved Party shall give written notice of breach to
the other Party. If the notified Party does not cure the Breach of Agreement, at its sole expense,
within 30 days after the delivery of written notice, the Party may exercise any of the remedies as
described in §12 for that Party. Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary,
the State, in its discretion, need not provide notice or a cure period and may immediately terminate
this Agreement in whole or in part or institute any other remedy in this Agreement in order to
protect the public interest of the State; or if Grantee is debarred or suspended under §24-109-105,
C.R.S., the State, in its discretion, need not provide notice or cure period and may terminate this
Agreement in whole or in part or institute any other remedy in this Agreement as of the date that
the debarment or suspension takes effect. Additionally, if Grantee fails to comply with any terms
of the Federal Award, then the State may, in its discretion or at the direction of a Federal Awarding
Agency, terminate this entire Agreement or any part of this Agreement. Grantee shall continue
performance of this Agreement to the extent not terminated, if any.
12. REMEDIES
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A. State’s Remedies
If Grantee is in breach under any provision of this Agreement and fails to cure such breach,
the State, following the notice and cure period set forth in §11, shall have all of the remedies
listed in this section in addition to all other remedies set forth in this Agreement or at law.
The State may exercise any or all of the remedies available to it, in its discretion, concurrently
or consecutively.
i. Termination for Breach of Agreement
In the event of Grantee’s uncured breach, the State may terminate this entire Agreement
or any part of this Agreement. Grantee shall continue performance of this Agreement
to the extent not terminated, if any.
a. Obligations and Rights
To the extent specified in any termination notice, Grantee shall not incur further
obligations or render further performance past the effective date of such notice,
and shall terminate outstanding orders and subcontracts with third parties.
However, Grantee shall complete and deliver to the State all Work not cancelled
by the termination notice, and may incur obligations as necessary to do so within
this Agreement’s terms. At the request of the State, Grantee shall assign to the
State all of Grantee’s rights, title, and interest in and to such terminated orders or
subcontracts. Upon termination, Grantee shall take timely, reasonable and
necessary action to protect and preserve property in the possession of Grantee but
in which the State has an interest. At the State’s request, Grantee shall return
materials owned by the State in Grantee’s possession at the time of any
termination. Grantee shall deliver all completed Work Product and all Work
Product that was in the process of completion to the State at the State’s request.
b. Payments
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, the State shall only pay Grantee for
accepted Work received as of the date of termination. If, after termination by the
State, the State agrees 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 Parties shall be as if this
Agreement had been terminated in the public interest under §2.E.
c. Damages and Withholding
Notwithstanding any other remedial action by the State, Grantee shall remain
liable to the State for any damages sustained by the State in connection with any
breach by Grantee, and the State may withhold 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 Grantee as the State deems necessary to protect the State against
loss including, without limitation, loss as a result of outstanding liens and excess
costs incurred by the State in procuring from third parties replacement Work as
cover.
ii. Remedies Not Involving Termination
The State, in its discretion, may exercise one or more of the following additional
remedies:
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a. Suspend Performance
Suspend Grantee’s performance with respect to all or any portion of the Work
pending corrective action as specified by the State without entitling Grantee to an
adjustment in price or cost or an adjustment in the performance schedule. Grantee
shall promptly cease performing Work 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.
b. Withhold Payment
Withhold payment to Grantee until Grantee corrects its Work.
c. Deny Payment
Deny payment for Work not performed, or that due to Grantee’s actions or
inactions, cannot be performed or if they were performed are reasonably of no
value to the State; provided, that any denial of payment shall be equal to the value
of the obligations not performed.
d. Removal
Demand immediate removal of any of Grantee’s employees, agents, or
Subcontractors from the Work whom the State deems incompetent, careless,
insubordinate, unsuitable, or otherwise unacceptable or whose continued relation
to this Agreement is deemed by the State to be contrary to the public interest or
the State’s best interest.
e. Intellectual Property
If any Work infringes, or if the State in its sole discretion determines that any
Work is likely to infringe, a patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret or other
intellectual property right, Grantee shall, as approved by the State (i) secure that
right to use such Work for the State and Grantee; (ii) replace the Work with
noninfringing Work or modify the Work so that it becomes noninfringing; or, (iii)
remove any infringing Work and refund the amount paid for such Work to the
State.
B. Grantee’s Remedies
If the State is in breach of any provision of this Agreement and does not cure such breach,
Grantee, following the notice and cure period in §11 and the dispute resolution process in
§13 shall have all remedies available at law and equity.
13. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Except as herein specifically provided otherwise or as required or permitted by federal regulations
related to any Federal Award that provided any of the Grant Funds, disputes concerning the
performance of this Grant that cannot be resolved by the designated Party representatives shall be
referred in writing to a senior departmental management staff member designated by the State and
a senior manager or official designated by Grantee for resolution.
14. NOTICES AND REPRESENTATIVES
Each individual identified as a Principal Representative on the Cover Page for this Agreement shall
be the principal representative of the designating Party. All notices required or permitted to be
given under this Agreement shall be in writing, and shall be delivered (A) by hand with receipt
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required, (B) by certified or registered mail to such Party’s principal representative at the address
set forth below or (C) as an email with read receipt requested to the principal representative at the
email address, if any, set forth on the Cover Page for this Agreement. If a Party delivers a notice
to another through email and the email is undeliverable, then, unless the Party has been provided
with an alternate email contact, the Party delivering the notice shall deliver the notice by hand with
receipt required or by certified or registered mail to such Party’s principal representative at the
address set forth on the Cover Page for this Agreement. Either Party may change its principal
representative or principal representative contact information, or may designate specific other
individuals to receive certain types of notices in addition to or in lieu of a principal representative
by notice submitted in accordance with this section without a formal amendment to this Agreement.
Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement, notices shall be effective upon delivery of the written
notice.
15. STATEWIDE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
If the maximum amount payable to Grantee under this Agreement is $100,000 or greater, either on
the Effective Date or at any time thereafter, this section shall apply. Grantee agrees to be governed
by and comply with the provisions of §§24-106-103, 24-102-206, 24-106-106, and 24-106-107,
C.R.S. regarding the monitoring of vendor performance and the reporting of contract performance
information in the State’s contract management system (“Contract Management System” or
“CMS”). Grantee’s performance shall be subject to evaluation and review in accordance with the
terms and conditions of this Agreement, Colorado statutes governing CMS, and State Fiscal Rules
and State Controller Policies.
16. GOVERNMENTAL IMMUNITY
Liability for claims for injuries to persons or property arising from the negligence of the Parties,
their departments, boards, commissions committees, bureaus, offices, employees and officials shall
be controlled and limited by the provisions of the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, §24-10-
101, et seq., C.R.S.; the Federal Tort Claims Act, 28 U.S.C. Pt. VI, Ch. 171 and 28 U.S.C. 1346(b),
and the State’s risk management statutes, §§24-30-1501, et seq. C.R.S. No term or condition of
this Contract shall be construed or interpreted as a waiver, express or implied, of any of the
immunities, rights, benefits, protections, or other provisions, contained in these statutes.
17. GENERAL PROVISIONS
A. Assignment
Grantee’s rights and obligations under this Agreement are personal and may not be
transferred or assigned without the prior, written consent of the State. Any attempt at
assignment or transfer without such consent shall be void. Any assignment or transfer of
Grantee’s rights and obligations approved by the State shall be subject to the provisions of
this Agreement.
B. Captions and References
The captions and headings in this Grant Award Letter are for convenience of reference only,
and shall not be used to interpret, define, or limit its provisions. All references in this Grant
Award Letter 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.
C. Entire Understanding
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This Agreement represents the complete integration of all understandings between the Parties
related to the Work, and all prior representations and understandings related to the Work, oral
or written, are merged into this Agreement. Prior or contemporaneous additions, deletions,
or other changes to this Agreement shall not have any force or effect whatsoever, unless
embodied herein.
D. Modification
Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, any modification to this Agreement shall
only be effective if agreed to in a formal amendment to this Agreement, properly executed
and approved in accordance with applicable Colorado State law and State Fiscal Rules.
Modifications permitted under this Agreement, other than agreement amendments, shall
conform to the policies issued by the Colorado State Controller.
E. Statutes, Regulations, Fiscal Rules, and Other Authority.
Any reference in this Agreement to a statute, regulation, State Fiscal Rule, fiscal policy or
other authority shall be interpreted to refer to such authority then current, as may have been
changed or amended since the Effective Date of this Agreement.
F. Digital Signatures
If any signatory signs this agreement using a digital signature in accordance with the
Colorado State Controller Contract, Grant and Purchase Order Policies regarding the use of
digital signatures issued under the State Fiscal Rules, then any agreement or consent to use
digital signatures within the electronic system through which that signatory signed shall be
incorporated into this Contract by reference.
G. Severability
The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement shall not affect the
validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Agreement, which shall remain in full
force and effect, provided that the Parties can continue to perform their obligations under this
Agreement in accordance with the intent of this Agreement.
H. Survival of Certain Agreement Terms
Any provision of this Agreement that imposes an obligation on a Party after termination or
expiration of this Agreement shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement
and shall be enforceable by the other Party.
I. Third Party Beneficiaries
Except for the Parties’ respective successors and assigns described in §18.A, this Agreement
does not and is not intended to confer any rights or remedies upon any person or entity other
than the Parties. Enforcement of this Agreement and all rights and obligations hereunder are
reserved solely to the Parties. Any services or benefits which third parties receive as a result
of this Agreement are incidental to this Agreement, and do not create any rights for such third
parties.
J. Waiver
A Party’s failure or delay in exercising any right, power, or privilege under this Agreement,
whether explicit or by lack of enforcement, shall not operate as a waiver, nor shall any single
or partial exercise of any right, power, or privilege preclude any other or further exercise of
such right, power, or privilege.
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K. Accessibility
i. Grantee shall comply with and the Work Product provided under this Agreement shall
be in compliance with all applicable provisions of §§24-85-101, et seq., C.R.S., and
the Accessibility Standards for Individuals with a Disability, as established by the
Governor’s Office Of Information Technology (OIT), pursuant to Section §24-85-103
(2.5), C.R.S. Grantee shall also comply with all State of Colorado technology standards
related to technology accessibility and with Level AA of the most current version of the
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), incorporated in the State of Colorado
technology standards.
ii. The State may require Grantee’s compliance to the State’s Accessibility Standards to
be determined by a third party selected by the State to attest to Grantee’s Work Product
and software is in compliance with §§24-85-101, et seq., C.R.S., and the Accessibility
Standards for Individuals with a Disability as established by the Office of Information
Technology pursuant to Section §24-85-103 (2.5), C.R.S.
L. Federal Provisions
Grantee shall comply with all applicable Federal Requirements listed in Exhibits B and F
during the terms of this Grant.
18. COLORADO SPECIAL PROVISIONS (COLORADO FISCAL RULE 3-3)
These Special Provisions apply to all contracts except where noted in italics.
A. STATUTORY APPROVAL. §24-30-202(1), C.R.S.
This Contract shall not be valid until it has been approved by the Colorado State Controller
or designee. If this Contract is for a Major Information Technology Project, as defined in
§24-37.5-102(2.6), C.R.S., then this Contract shall not be valid until it has been approved by
the State’s Chief Information Officer or designee.
B. FUND AVAILABILITY. §24-30-202(5.5), C.R.S.
Financial obligations of the State payable after the current State Fiscal Year are contingent
upon funds for that purpose being appropriated, budgeted, and otherwise made available.
C. GOVERNMENTAL IMMUNITY.
Liability for claims for injuries to persons or property arising from the negligence of the
Parties, its departments, boards, commissions committees, bureaus, offices, employees and
officials shall be controlled and limited by the provisions of the Colorado Governmental
Immunity Act, §24-10-101, et seq., C.R.S.; the Federal Tort Claims Act, 28 U.S.C. Pt. VI,
Ch. 171 and 28 U.S.C. 1346(b), and the State’s risk management statutes, §§24-30-1501, et
seq. C.R.S. No term or condition of this Agreement shall be construed or interpreted as a
waiver, express or implied, of any of the immunities, rights, benefits, protections, or other
provisions, contained in these statutes.
D. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR.
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 shall not have authorization, express or implied, to
bind the State to any agreement, liability or understanding, except as expressly set forth
herein. Grantee and its employees and agents are not entitled to unemployment
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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
employees. Grantee shall pay when due all applicable employment taxes and income
taxes and local head taxes incurred pursuant to this Agreement. Grantee shall (i)
provide and keep in force workers’ compensation and unemployment compensation
insurance in the amounts required by law, (ii) provide proof thereof when requested by
the State, and (iii) be solely responsible for its acts and those of its employees and agents.
E. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW.
Grantee shall comply with all applicable federal and State laws, rules, and regulations in
effect or hereafter established, including, without limitation, laws applicable to
discrimination and unfair employment practices.
F. CHOICE OF LAW, JURISDICTION, AND VENUE.
Colorado law, and rules and regulations issued pursuant thereto, shall be applied in the
interpretation, execution, and enforcement of this Agreement. Any provision included or
incorporated herein by reference which conflicts with said laws, rules, and regulations shall
be null and void. All suits or actions related to this Agreement shall be filed and proceedings
held in the State of Colorado and exclusive venue shall be in the City and County of Denver.
G. PROHIBITED TERMS.
Any term included in this Agreement that requires the State to indemnify or hold Grantee
harmless; requires the State to agree to binding arbitration; limits Grantee’s liability for
damages resulting from death, bodily injury, or damage to tangible property; or that conflicts
with this provision in any way shall be void ab initio. Nothing in this Agreement shall be
construed as a waiver of any provision of §24-106-109, C.R.S.
H. SOFTWARE PIRACY PROHIBITION.
State or other public funds payable under this Agreement shall not be used for the acquisition,
operation, or maintenance of computer software in violation of federal copyright laws or
applicable licensing restrictions. Grantee hereby certifies and warrants that, during the term
of this Agreement 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 Agreement, including, without limitation, immediate
termination of this Agreement and any remedy consistent with federal copyright laws or
applicable licensing restrictions.
I. EMPLOYEE FINANCIAL INTEREST/CONFLICT OF INTEREST. §§24-18-201 and
24-50-507, C.R.S.
The signatories aver that to their knowledge, no employee of the State has any personal or
beneficial interest whatsoever in the service or property described in this Agreement. 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 AND ERRONEOUS PAYMENTS. §§24-30-202(1) and 24-30-
202.4, C.R.S.
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[Not applicable to intergovernmental agreements] Subject to §24-30-202.4(3.5), C.R.S., the
State Controller may withhold payment under the State’s vendor offset intercept system for
debts owed to State agencies for: (i) unpaid child support debts or child support arrearages;
(ii) unpaid balances of tax, accrued interest, or other charges specified in §§39-21-101, et
seq., C.R.S.; (iii) unpaid loans due to the Student Loan Division of the Department of Higher
Education; (iv) amounts required to be paid to the Unemployment Compensation Fund; and
(v) other unpaid debts owing to the State as a result of final agency determination or judicial
action. The State may also recover, at the State’s discretion, payments made to Grantee in
error for any reason, including, but not limited to, overpayments or improper payments, and
unexpended or excess funds received by Grantee by deduction from subsequent payments
under this Agreement, deduction from any payment due under any other contracts, grants or
agreements between the State and Grantee, or by any other appropriate method for collecting
debts owed to the State.
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EXHIBIT A, STATEMENT OF WORK
I. Purpose
The Small Business Development Center Network under the Business Support , a division of the
Office of Economic Development and International Trade (hereinafter called OEDIT or State) is
entering into this Grant Award with Grantee (hereinafter called Grantee) to be the Sub-Center
Host and perform the task known as Grantee’s Small Business Development Center Improvement
Act Grant Program.
The goal of this grant is the operation of a Sub-Center which will provide consulting to small
businesses in the area of business planning, assistance in the search for financial resources and
referrals to special services designed for small businesses. In addition, the Sub-Center will
produce training seminars, workshops and courses designed to help small business owners run
their business more effectively and efficiently. Centers will offer no or low cost, one-on-one,
confidential business advising sessions for small businesses as defined by the U.S. Small Business
Administration (SBA). Other duties will be coordinated as needed by the Grantee and OEDIT.
II. Notification
State:
Nikki Maloney, Interim State Director, SBDC Network
Nikki.maloney@state.co.us
Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade
1600 Broadway, Suite 2500
Denver, CO 80202
Grantee:
Erin McCuskey - Director
Erin.mccuskey@eaglecounty.us
Northwest Colorado Small Business Development Center
500 Broadway St
Eagle, CO 81631
III. Performance Period
The performance period and expiration date is stated on the Main Agreement Award cover page.
OEDIT shall not be responsible or liable for goods or services delivered or performed prior to issuance
of this Small Dollar Grant Award.
IV. Division of Roles, Responsibilities and Provisions for Agreement Addenda
The Sub-Center Host will provide the Sub-Center the following:
a. Supervision, strategic planning and program administration coordination
b. Coordination and evaluation of annual and quarterly goals
c. Information Technology support
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d. Human Resources support
e. Administration of employee pay, benefits and time off
f. Budgetary support: planning, program oversight and reporting
g. Support to coordinate office rent and furnishings through SBDC resources
h. Hiring and firing decisions/actions in close coordination with the Leader
i. SBDC program compliance and coordination ahead of state-level submission
j. All other employee support needs to include onboarding and parking.
The Lead Center will provide the following support to the Sub-Center:
a. Access to the centralized Customer Relationship Management System Access to regular
communications and collaborative meetings amongst all Colorado SBDC Center Directors
b. Annual Strategic Planning and coordination amongst all Center locations
c. Timely distribution of new information from the SBA or other parties on resources important
to the successful operation of the Colorado SBDC Network and the service of Colorado small
business clients
d. Training and support for Center Directors, hosts and consultant cohorts either in person,
virtually or through online Learning Management System.
The Sub-Center to provide the following to Lead Center:
a. Attend all Host Institution meetings and staff activities
b. SBDC lead to conduct meetings as requested by Host Institution
c. Provide at a minimum monthly program activity reports and compliance summaries
d. Afford Host Institution prior coordination on all reports and products before sending
to state SBDC program office
e. Monthly expense and mileage reports for individual and team expenses for
accounting purposes
V. Termination or Early Termination of Agreement
In the event of early termination of this Grant Agreement, a minimum of ninety (90) days notice
must be provided by Sub-Center Host institution to the OEDIT State SBDC Director in
writing. All finished or unfinished documents and other materials will become, at the option of
the State Director, SBDC Lead Center’s property. Any equipment, supplies, and furniture
purchased by federal, cash match, program income, cash not declared as match, and
supplemental/specialty SBDC dollars becomes the property of the SBDC Network and must be
delivered to the State Director within thirty (30) days after the closure of the center. The cash
match contribution in the budget section of the agreement signed by the host institution is
contractually obligated to be dispensed in full regardless of any remaining grant balances. In the
case that the cash match contractually agreed upon is not fully dispensed, the host institution
must return federal grant dollars in the amount of the remaining cash match balance not spent in
order to meet the cash match contribution agreed upon. The Program Income, Cash Not Declared
as Match, and accounts shall be balanced and a check written to the State of the remaining SBDC
funds. Grantee shall not be relieved of any obligations to repay funds advanced as a loan,
notwithstanding any termination of the Agreement for convenience. In the case of termination
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or non-renewal of the SBDC agreement, the above criteria remains the close-out procedure that
will be completed within ninety (90) days after each Task Order expiration date.
VI. Definitions
o “Lead Center” means the Colorado Small Business Development Center Network Lead
Center.
o “Consulting” means no or low cost, one-on-one, confidential business advising sessions for
small business as defined by the U.S. Small Business Administration.
o “Center IC” means the Customer Relationship Management System utilized by the Host
Institution, which is administered through vendor Center Dynamics. OEDIT reserves the right,
as the main Host, to shift to a different platform for this purpose during the terms of this
Agreement if necessary to maintain operational continuity.
o “Grantee” means the host organization that enters into this agreement with the Governor’s
Office of Economic Development and International Trade.
o “SBDC” means Small Business Development Center.
o “Sub-Center” means the local SBDC office that operates under the management of the
Statewide SBDC office.
o “Sub-Center Host” means the party associated with Grant Agreement
VII. Personnel
A. Responsible Administrator.
Grantee's performance shall be under the direct supervision of Anna Earl, an employee or agent
of Grantee, who is designated as the Responsible Administrator of this Grant Award. Responsible
Administrator may delegate roles and responsibilities for daily responsibility of the Sub -Center
to the Sub-Center Host.
B. Other Key Personnel.
a. The Sub-Center represents that it has, or will secure at its own expense, unless otherwise
stated in this Agreement, all personnel, as employees of the Sub-Center, necessary to
perform the work and services required to be performed b y the Sub-Center under this
Agreement. The Sub-Center Director position will require OEDIT’s approval.
b. Such personnel may not be employees of or have any contractual relationship with the
Lead Center, and no such personnel are eligible for any employee benefits,
unemployment compensation or any other benefits accorded to Lead Center employees.
c. Sub-Center shall pay when due all required employment taxes and income tax
withholding. All of the services required will be performed by the Sub-Center or under
its supervision, and all personnel engaged in the work shall be fully qualified and shall
be authorized under State and local law to perform such services, as stated in the Grant
Agreement and Exhibit B.
d. Any annual leave that is accumulated by an SBDC employee before, during, or after
employment with the SBDC is not allowed to be charged to any SBDC account when the
employee resigns or is terminated. The balance owed to the employee for unused
vacation, sick, or other time off is the responsibility of the host institution.
C. Replacement
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Grantee shall immediately notify the SBDC State Director if any Key Personnel cease to serve.
Provided there is a good-faith reason for the change, if Grantee wishes to replace its Key
Personnel, it must notify the SBDC State Director. Such notice shall specify why the change is
necessary, who the proposed replacement is, what their qualifications are, and when the change
would take effect. All notices sent under this subsection shall be sent in accordance with the
Notices and Representatives provisions of this Grant Agreement. OEDIT and the SBDC reserve
the right to approve new Sub-Center Director positions.
D. Level of Expertise
The SBDC is a focal point for linking together resources of the federal, state and local
governments with the resources of the educational system and the private sector. The SBDC
program has been designed to meet the specialized and complex management and technical
assistance needs of the small business community. SBDC’s focus is on providing in -depth
quality assistance to small businesses in all areas that promote growth, expansion, innovation,
increased productivity and management improvement.
a. General
i. Degree or equivalent successful experience in professional consultation in
business development or small business ownership experience
ii. Strong communication skills, written/oral
iii. Interpersonal and organizational skills
b. Duties and Responsibilities of the local Director are:
i. Dedicate 100% of work week to the Sub-Center as the Director
ii. Determine the needs of the local small business community and meet those needs
with consulting, business training programs and other services. Also, measure the
impact of those services to ensure that the needs are satisfactorily met.
iii. Work with SBA and other local service providers to strengthen working
relationships to better serve the local small business community.
iv. Coordinate local small business training and consulting activities to best utilize
resources.
v. Participate fully in the collection of data and other information to assist with
preparing business plans and financial forecasting for clients.
vi. Supervise staff, consultants, and volunteers
vii. Continually communicate with State Director and submission, maintenance and
management of annual operational budget and include Sub-Center Host.
viii. Collect, develop and provide information requested by the State Director for use
in quarterly and annual SBDC reports
ix. Assist the State Director in the development of statewide private and public sector
initiatives to increase and improve services to the small business community
x. Assist the Lead Center in the preparation of annual SBDC funding proposals
xi. Submit quarterly financial reporting to the Lead Center.
xii. Work with local media to promote favorable publicity and recognition for the
SBDC
xiii. To ensure that all staff, counselors and volunteers complete the Certification
Requirement (first three modules) prior to consulting clients. The other five
modules need to be complete by the end of their first year with the SBDC
xiv. If managing other federal/non-federal programs, provide an activities timesheet
on approved and provided form from Lead Center
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xv. Disclose any and all private business relationships that may conflict with SBDC,
host institution, or community services
xvi. The Director must sign the conflict of interest and confidentiality releases
acknowledging that 100% of their time will be spent devoted to the Sub-Center
activities and that no business consulting is permitted in which any financial gain
is accrued by the Director or any party that has a business or personal relationship
with the Director.
c. Director Salary Review and Selection Criteria Policy
i. In accordance with the U.S. SBA review of the Colorado SBDC, it was
determined that the current SBDC Sub-Center Directors’ salaries are widely
inconsistent. Based upon this recommendation, the SBDC Lead Center has
undertaken a salary review. This information reported by each Sub-Center host
institution indicates a salary disparity. The SBDC Lead Center understands the
advantage of an independent salary schedule for each host institution; however,
the schedules have also contributed to a broad range of existing salaries for
Directors. Recognizing that the Directors also have a number of other factors
contributing to the range of salaries, like diverse local and regional economies,
the SBDC Lead Center is recommending a minimum base salary of $65,000 for
new hires. This recommendation is based in accordance with the Association of
Small Business Development Centers (ASBDC) Certification Standards in that,
“...The salary of an SBDC Sub-Center Director should be comparable to the
annualized salaries established for similar positions in the area served by that
particular Sub-Center with comparable responsibility. In educational institutions,
a suggested level to consider is that of the annualized salary of an Assistant
Professor, taking also into consideration the longevity of the Director in the
program, and the professional background of the person who would occupy the
position.”
ii. The intent of this question raised by the SBA regarding salary is to assure that the
SBDC Network is competing for the highest quality staff performance evaluation
of SBDC Sub-Center Directors:
1. Demonstrated experience in business operation, management and finance;
2. Consulting skills appropriate to support small businesses in the
development of:
a. Marketing and Distribution Plans
b. Business Planning and Strategy Development
c. Financial Analysis
d. Technology Resource Development
e. Communication Skills and Leadership Abilities to Support Small
Businesses
3. Appreciable knowledge of where to locate and how to develop resources
in the areas that include:
a. Manufacturing Technology Assistance
b. Government Contracting and Procurement
c. International Market Development
d. Regulatory Compliance Issues
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iii. Criteria that include this combination of experience and skills will assist in
assuring the full role of the SBDC Sub-Center Director. The role of the Sub-
Center Director includes representation of the state, the local business community
and the host institution; this role requires individuals with the highest possible
competence. Due to the representation of various local entities, the Director is
required to live in the State of Colorado and must be in commuting distance of the
Sub Center location they oversee.
iv. The SBDC State Director is currently involved in the selection process of new
directors. In addition, the SBDC State Director will participate with the Sub-
Center Host Institution when evaluating Sub-Center Directors’ performance and
salary reviews.
c. Activities:
Minimum level of qualification:
i. Problem solving
ii. Involvement with the development and interpretation of policy and procedures
iii. Gather data/information, analyze and make a disposition
iv. Promote SBDC programs and services by informing as many people as possible,
such as business leaders, educators, public officials and local entrepreneurs
v. Recruit, develop and support members to serve on a local and/or statewide SBDC
Advisory Board. This process will be administered under the direction of Sub-
Center Host Institution.
vi. Liaison between OEDIT and local community for the delivery of available small
business resources
vii. Outreach seeking new opportunities for service delivery of SBDC products and
services
viii. Employ pragmatic experience and approaches to problem solving
VIII. Work Tasks, Deliverables and Timeline
A. Grantee Obligations
Grant funds will be used to support the operation of the Sub-Center in accordance with Exhibit
A. Additional requirements may be refined or changed based upon adjustments in the national
requirements of the Small Businesses Development Center annual funding during the terms of
this Agreement.
a. Project Performance Plan
The Project Performance Plans shall be completed for individual Task Orders.
B. Financial Reporting Schedule: See Exhibit C
IX. Reporting
A. Annual and Final Report(s)
The Sub-Center will fulfill the performance and financial reporting requirements as outlined in
this section and Exhibit D (Federal Provision), Performance and Financial Reporting
Requirements Due Dates, at the State’s sole discretion. If reporting requirements are not satisfied
by the deadline established herein, penalties shall incur as follows:
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a. 10% of the current quarterly reimbursement amount or 2.5% of the total federal grant
award, whichever is higher, may be assessed against the Sub-Center for submissions 31
to 45 days after the close of the reporting period;
b. 20% for submissions 45 to 60 days after the close of the reporting period;
c. 30% for submissions 60 to 90 days after the close of the reporting period;
d. In the event reporting requirements are not satisfied 90 days after the close of the program
year, all outstanding reimbursements may be forfeited.
B. Performance and Financial Reporting Requirements Due Date(s)
a. Weekly: All center Consulting records and Training records must be entered into the
electronic database (CenterIC or other system as determined by the Colorado SBDC Lead
Center) no later than seven days after the date of occurrence.
b. Monthly: Due by the fifth of the month, the Sub-Center will certify via email that all
"641”, "641a", “888”, impact reports or other reports as defined by the SBA into the
Customer Relationship Management system as per State approved management
information system procedures.
c. Quarterly:
i. The Sub-Center will submit a quarterly report using templates provided by the
Lead Center
ii. Due by the 15th of the month following the end of the quarter, the Sub-Center
will input narrative (100, 200, etc. reportable event topics) information into the
MIS system electronically. Any requests for changes in reporting dates must be
made in advance to the Lead Center, so that approval can be requested from the
SBA Program Monitor. The quarterly report will summarize client consulting
sessions, SBA Form 888s and a brief description of the Sub-Center activities on
the SBDC quarterly narrative template. The Q1 and Q3 report quarterly activities,
and the Q2 and Q4 reports will report cumulative activity.
1. Each training activity must be documented by completing a registration
sheet and a SBA Form 888 (Management Training Report). Any program
announcements must be attached to Form 888. One copy of the Form 888,
a copy of the sign-in sheet, and any advertisements are to be uploaded into
Center IC
iii. The Sub-Center Director will provide a quarterly update to the State via electronic
submission of the status of their goals based on benchmarks provided by the State
and recommendations of constituent needs assessment.
d. Semi Annually / Annually:
i. Provide the work plan updates semi-annually / annually summarized activities
conducted that assist in meeting the network’s three-year strategic directives
(template provided).
ii. The Sub-center shall provide the Lead Center with an explanation and action plan
for any performance measurements that are not on target. This is indicated by a
red X in the status column of the center’s balanced scorecard.
e. Periodically: Training activity participants must be provided with the Participant
Evaluation Questionnaire. The information collected from participants will be uploaded
to the Customer Relationship Management System (CenterIC or other system as
determined by the Colorado SBDC Lead Center). The Sub-Center will keep the
completed originals on file with Form 888 or future forms as designated by the SBA. No
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copies are to be forwarded to the Colorado SBDC Lead Center. Evaluations will be
reviewed during annual program reviews.
X. Budget and Payment
Payments shall be made in accordance with the provisions set forth in the Grant Agreement and
this Exhibit A and are scheduled as listed above.
The State, in consideration for services to be provided by Grantee during the term of this Grant
Agreement, shall pay Grantee upon receipt of acceptable expense reimbursement form.
The maximum amount payable under the terms and conditions of this Grant Agreement shall be
specified in each Task Order. Any amount in excess of these totals must be agreed to by both
parties and must be provided by a properly executed option or amendment to this Grant
Agreement.
Performance under this Grant Award shall commence when the Grant Award is signed by the
State Controller or delegated official. This Main Agreement shall terminate on December 31, 2027
unless sooner terminated or further extended by the State.
A. Matching Funds
The Sub-Center will provide at least 100% in match funds, with a minimum of 50% cash, in support
for this Grant Agreement. The cash match amount described herein in each Task Order shall be
spent by the Sub-Center Host Institution prior to the expiration of that Task Order, regardless of
remaining grant balances. Other Federal Grants cannot be used as cash match towards this match
agreement, nor can these match funds be used as cash match toward another grant agreement.
B. Grant Funds – Sample Budget
DESCRIPTION
U.S. SBA Funding – Core SBDC Grant
Personnel
Fringe Benefits
Travel
Equipment
Supplies
Contractual
Consultants (outside)
Other
$X.XX
Total Direct Costs $X.XX
Indirect Costs as % of S&W&EB/MTDC $XXX
Cash Match $X.XX
TOTAL: $X.XX
XI. Administrative Requirements
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A. Accounting
a. At all times during the term this Grant Agreement, Grantee shall maintain properly
segregated books of State Grant Funds, matching funds, and other funds associated with
the Work.
b. All receipts and expenditures associated with said Grant Agreement shall be documented
in a detailed and specific manner and shall accord with the Work Budget set forth herein.
c. The Sub-Center shall assume responsibility for seeing that all SBDC funding is expended,
accounted for and reported to the Lead Center, consistent with underlying SBA
agreements, program objectives and with allowable costs, applicable rules and
regulations addressed by 2 CFR 200 and originating grant award provisions.
d. Adjustments of budget expenditure amounts in excess of ten percent (10%) for each
budget category must be authorized by the Lead Center ahead of time.
e. In no event shall the Lead Center’s total consideration exceed the amount indicated in
“Budget” above. Any in-direct cost allocations must be negotiated and approved by the
Lead Center upon submission of subsequent year’s budget.
f. Reimbursement requests must follow the template provided by the Colorado SBDC Lead
Center.
B. Monitoring
The State shall monitor this Grant Agreement on an as-needed basis and in coordination with
the Sub-Center Host Institution. The State may choose to audit the business activities
performed under this Grant Agreement. Grantee shall maintain a complete file of all records,
documents, communications, notes and other written materials or electronic media, files or
communications that pertain in any manner to the operation of activities undertaken pursuant to
an executed Grant Agreement. Such books and records shall contain documentation of
Grantee’s relevant activity under this Grant Agreement in a form consistent with good
accounting practice.
a. Discretionary Audit: The State, through the staff of the Lead Center, the State Auditor,
or any of their duly authorized representatives, including an independent Certified Public
Accountant of the State's choosing, or the federal government or any of its properly
delegated or authorized representatives shall have the right to inspect, examine, and audit
the Sub-Center's (and any contractor of the Sub-Center's) records, books, accounts and
other relevant documents. Such a discretionary audit may be requested at any time and
for any reason from the effective date of this Grant Agreement until three (3) years after
the date final payment for the Grant Agreementis received by the Sub-Center. The cost
of a discretionary audit will be borne by the State through OEDIT.
b. Mandatory Audit: Whether or not the State calls for a discretionary audit as provided
above, the Sub-Center shall provide the Lead Center copies of annual audit reports,
conducted each year by the state auditor's office, as required by the Single Audit Act of
1984, Pub. L. 98-502. In addition, the Sub-Center shall supply the Lead Center with
copies of all correspondence from the state auditor related to any findings relevant to the
SBDC project. If the state audit reveals evidence of non-compliance with applicable
requirements, or other issues pertaining to the administration of federal funds or Sub-
Center funds, the Lead Center reserves the right to institute compliance, or other
appropriate measures, to address audit findings.
C. Specific Terms and Conditions
a. Branding
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i. The purpose of this Grant Agreementis to implement the operation of the Sub-
Center by the Host Institution(s). The SBDC Network, of which this center is a
part, operates under guidelines prescribed by the Small Business Administration
(SBA) through its program announcement, as well as applicable statutes,
regulations, and OMB Circulars. The undertaking represented by this Grant
Agreement is a joint effort to deliver services to the parties’ participants. The SBA
guidelines describe a system that is to be unified and consistent across the State
of Colorado. Goals of the Host Institution that are consistent with the SBA
guidelines are described in the annual funding application submitted by the SBDC
network to the SBA; these Host Institution goals are a welcome component of the
program.
ii. To promote the goal of program consistency, stationery, business cards, website,
social media, and all marketing material used by center personnel will carry the
logo and will be in the format of those used by the Lead Center. The Host
Institution’s logo may be placed at the bottom of the stationery as part of the
address.
iii. All printed materials developed or published for workshops, including program
announcements, by the SBDC, whether copyrighted or not, shall include the
current requirements of the SBA to acknowledge their role in partial funding of
the SBDC. Annual updates will be offered to SBDCs on the latest requirements
to remain in compliance.
iv. The Sub-Center office will be clearly identified by strategically placed signs
directing clients to the Sub-Center office. The Sub-Center and satellite office will
install a Colorado Small Business Development Center office sign, which has
been approved by the Lead Center, at a location that can easily be seen by
members of the general public in or near the consulting site established by the
Sub-Center.
b. Other Terms and Conditions
i. Expenses incurred by the Sub-Center in association with this Grant Agreement
prior to the start date of this Grant Agreement or any Task Order Agreement and
after the end date of this Grant Agreement or Task Order Agreements are not
eligible SBDC expenditures under this Grant Agreement and shall not be
reimbursed by the Lead Center.
ii. The Sub-Center will assist in developing strategic plans for addressing
appropriate SBA, state, and local priorities within the framework of the SBDC
program by submitting an Annual Workplan on approved template that mirrors
the Network Strategic Plan.
iii. The Sub-Center will provide advice to the Lead Center on policy issues and SBDC
program operations
iv. The Sub-Center will assist the Lead Center in determining the needs of local small
businesses and assist in economic impact assessments.
v. The Sub-Center will maintain and strengthen the relationships between SBDC and
SCORE, local chambers of commerce, appropriate State of Colorado business
development agencies (e.g., Department of Agriculture Marketing Division,
International Trade Office and Minority Business Office) and other local business
service organizations.
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vi. The Sub-Center will cross-refer clients between Sub-Centers to match their
specific needs with available specialized resources (e.g., Small Business &
International Trade Center and Technology Assistance and SBIR Programs.)
vii. The Grantee will allow the State Director or his/her designee to participate in the
process of identifying, recruiting, interviewing, hiring and reviewing the
continued performance of the Sub-Center Director, as per Exhibit A. The SBDC
State Director must concur with the selection and termination of a Sub-Center
Director. This participation includes the review of all resumes when requested
during the hiring process, participation as a member of the hiring committee and
must concur with the host institution’s preferred candidate selection as outlined
in Exhibit A.
viii. The Sub-Center will notify the Host Institution and Lead Center of any and all
unplanned out-of-state and out-of-country travel at least 30 days in advance with
a written justification of the trip. It is the Lead Center’s authority to approve or
decline any unbudgeted out-of-state travel. Written approval for out-of-country
travel must be obtained from both the Host Institution, Lead Center and the SBA.
ix. The Sub-Center will provide an office conveniently located and easily accessible
to the small business community. The office will have a room available for
confidential consulting.
x. The Sub-Center will maintain a publicly listed telephone in the name of the
"Colorado Small Business Development Center" (SBDC). The phone will be
answered "Colorado Small Business Development Center or Sub-Center name."
xi. The Sub-Center will be staffed and operational at least forty hours a week during
normal business hours. Shutdowns exceeding one working day shall require the
use of a telephone answering system for explanatory purposes.
xii. The Sub-Center will provide adequate training and consulting services throughout
the service area of the Sub-Center. The service area is defined as: Moffat, Routt,
Jackson, Grand, Garfield, Eagle, Pitkin, Summit, Gilpin, Clear Creek, and the
Northern half of Lake Counties.
xiii. The Sub-Center will ensure that all consulting cases, no matter the length of time
of consulting provided, will be recorded in the initial session in the Customer
Relationship Management system. Continuous client files shall not remain open
for more than 120 days without a documented follow-up review or consulting
session. The Sub-Center will maintain computer records through the network
wide Customer Relationship Management system on each consulting case,
including all documentation necessary to provide a clear audit trail.
xiv. The Sub-Center will ensure that the amount of time permitted for staff vacations
and holidays will conform to Host Institution's policies. Vacations will be
arranged to avoid interrupting SBDC services and activities and Lead Center shall
be notified of dates.
xv. The Sub-Center will provide an adequate number of client parking spaces near
the SBDC office. Parking shall be provided at no cost or at a minimal charge to
the client.
xvi. The Sub-Center Director will attend all statewide SBDC meetings and
professional development training sessions (budget should reflect travel for the
events) and provide Host Institution after-meeting summaries. The Host
Institution designated representative must attend the Annual Host Meeting.
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xvii. The Host Institution will comply with the SBDC Sub-Center Director Minimum
Qualifications and Responsibilities Statement as outlined in Exhibit A.
xviii. The authorized representative of the Host Institution will ensure that no more than
60 days elapse without a permanent SBDC Sub-Center Director on staff.
Furthermore, should there be a gap between permanent Sub-Center Director, the
Host Institution will ensure that the SBDC is appropriately staffed with qualified
temporary staff and that services to clients are in no way interrupted or suspended
at the Sub-Center’s expense.
xix. The host institution must provide any and all actual cash match contributions to
the Sub-Center and any deficiency in this allocation must be provided by
partnerships and/or fundraising activities coordinated and implemented on behalf
of the Sub-Center by the host institution.
xx. All advertising or other promotional materials developed or distributed in
connection with conferences or other meetings or gatherings must contain the
following statement: "Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities
will be made, if requested in advance."
xxi. The Sub-Center Director and all Sub-Center employees, volunteers, and paid
consultants must sign and abide by the applicable conflict of interest policy and
Confidentiality policy established by the Lead Center. Signed copies of these
forms must be received prior to new employees conducting consulting/training
sessions.
xxii. The Sub-Center Director and all Sub-Center employees, volunteers, and paid
consultants must complete the mandatory consultant training modules and any
applicable standardized curriculum and modules. A submission form to the Lead
Center must be sent prior to new employees conducting consulting/training
sessions.
xxiii. The Sub-Center Director must actively participate in the monthly conference call
and the electronic mail (e-mail) network.
xxiv. The Sub-Center will execute the required SBA Certification Forms and
Assurances provided by the Lead Center. These forms include, but are not limited
to, the "Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and
Voluntary Exclusion: Lower Tier Covered Transactions" (SBA Temporary Form
1624).
xxv. The Sub-Center Director must submit a minimum of one nomination to the SBA
Colorado District Office for the Annual SBA Small Business Awards. The
nominations may be in any of the categories established by the SBA.
xxvi. All expenses equal to or exceeding a total of $1,000 must be approved by the Lead
Center.
xxvii. The Sub-Center Director is required to maintain and submit a current inventory
list, validated and submitted, annually to Host Institution by the last business day
of each calendar year, or upon Host Institution’s request.
xxviii. All unplanned out-of-state travel must be approved by the Lead Center and Host
Institution before travel occurs.
xxix. Only sponsorship income related to a training event or workshop may be
accounted for in Program Income. Any other sponsorship, donation, or grant must
be accounted for in Cash Not Declared as Match.
XII. Additional Terms and Conditions
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Notwithstanding the terms and conditions as stated on the front of this Grant Award, all terms and
provisions from the following Exhibits apply in full effect for this Grant Award:
Exhibit B, Federal Provisions
Exhibit F, Code of Federal Regulations Applicable
Exhibit G, Important Due Date Schedule
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EXHIBIT B, FEDERAL PROVISIONS
1. APPLICABILITY OF PROVISIONS.
1.1. The Grant to which these Federal Provisions are attached has been funded, in whole or in
part, with an Award of Federal funds. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of
these Federal Provisions, the Special Provisions, the body of the Grant, or any attachments
or exhibits incorporated into and made a part of the Grant, the provisions of these Federal
Provisions shall control.
1.2 These Federal Provisions are subject to the Award as defined in §2 of these Federal
Provisions, as may be revised pursuant to ongoing guidance from the relevant Federal or State
of Colorado agency or institutions of higher education.
2. DEFINITIONS.
2.1. For the purposes of these Federal Provisions, the following terms shall have the meanings
ascribed to them below.
2.1.1. “Award” means an award of Federal financial assistance, and the Grant setting forth the
terms and conditions of that financial assistance, that a non-Federal Entity receives or
administers.
2.1.2. “Entity” means:
2.1.2.1. a Non-Federal Entity;
2.1.2.2. a foreign public entity;
2.1.2.3. a foreign organization;
2.1.2.4. a non-profit organization;
2.1.2.5. a domestic for-profit organization (for 2 CFR parts 25 and 170 only);
2.1.2.6. a foreign non-profit organization (only for 2 CFR part 170) only);
2.1.2.7. a Federal agency, but only as a Subrecipient under an Award or Subaward to
a non-Federal entity (or 2 CFR 200.1); or
2.1.2.8. a foreign for-profit organization (for 2 CFR part 170 only).
2.1.3. “Executive” means an officer, managing partner or any other employee in a management
position.
2.1.4. “Federal Awarding Agency” means a Federal agency providing a Federal Award to a
Recipient as described in 2 CFR 200.1
2.1.5. “Grant” means the Grant to which these Federal Provisions are attached.
2.1.6. “Grantee” means the party or parties identified as such in the Grant to which these Federal
Provisions are attached.
2.1.7. “Non-Federal Entity means a State, local government, Indian tribe, institution of higher
education, or nonprofit organization that carries out a Federal Award as a Recipient or a
Subrecipient.
2.1.8. “Nonprofit Organization” means any corporation, trust, association, cooperative, or other
organization, not including IHEs, that:
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2.1.8.1. Is operated primarily for scientific, educational, service, charitable, or similar
purposes in the public interest;
2.1.8.2. Is not organized primarily for profit; and
2.1.8.3. Uses net proceeds to maintain, improve, or expand the operations of the
organization.
2.1.9. “OMB” means the Executive Office of the President, Office of Management and Budget.
2.1.10. “Pass-through Entity” means a non-Federal Entity that provides a Subaward to a
Subrecipient to carry out part of a Federal program.
2.1.11. “Prime Recipient” means the Colorado State agency or institution of higher education
identified as the Grantor in the Grant to which these Federal Provisions are attached.
2.1.12. “Subaward” means an award by a Prime Recipient to a Subrecipient funded in whole or
in part by a Federal Award. The terms and conditions of the Federal Award flow down
to the Subaward unless the terms and conditions of the Federal Award specifically
indicate otherwise in accordance with 2 CFR 200.101. The term does not include
payments to a contractor or payments to an individual that is a beneficiary of a Federal
program.
2.1.13. “Subrecipient” or “Subgrantee” 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
term does not include an individual who is a beneficiary of a federal program.
2.1.14. “System for Award Management (SAM)” means the Federal repository into which an
Entity must enter the information required under the Transparency Act, which may be
found at http://www.sam.gov.
2.1.15. “Total Compensation” means the cash and noncash dollar value earned by an Executive
during the Prime Recipient’s or Subrecipient’s preceding fiscal year (see 48 CFR 52.204-
10, as prescribed in 48 CFR 4.1403(a)) and includes the following:
2.1.15.1. Salary and bonus;
2.1.15.2. 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 123R), Shared Based Payments;
2.1.15.3. 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;
2.1.15.4. Change in present value of defined benefit and actuarial pension plans;
2.1.15.5. Above-market earnings on deferred compensation which is not tax-qualified;
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2.1.15.6. 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 $10,000.
2.1.16. “Transparency Act” means the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of
2006 (Public Law 109-282), as amended by §6202 of Public Law 110-252.
2.1.17. “Unique Entity ID” means the Unique Entity ID established by the federal government
for a Grantee at https://sam.gov/content/home.
2.1.18. “Uniform Guidance” means the Office of Management and Budget Uniform
Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal
Awards. 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.
3. COMPLIANCE.
3.1. Grantee shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Transparency Act and the
regulations issued pursuant thereto, all applicable provisions of the Uniform Guidance, and
all applicable Federal Laws and regulations required by this Federal Award. Any revisions
to such provisions or regulations shall automatically become a part of these Federal
Provisions, without the necessity of either party executing any further instrument. The State
of Colorado, at its discretion, may provide written notification to Grantee of such revisions,
but such notice shall not be a condition precedent to the effectiveness of such revisions.
4. SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) AND UNIQUE ENTITY ID
REQUIREMENTS.
4.1. SAM. Grantee shall maintain the currency of its information in SAM until the Grantee
submits the final financial report required under the Award or receives final payment,
whichever is later. Grantee shall review and update SAM information at least annually after
the initial registration, and more frequently if required by changes in its information.
4.2. Unique Entity ID. Grantee shall provide its Unique Entity ID to its Prime Recipient, and shall
update Grantee’s information at http://www.sam.gov at least annually after the initial
registration, and more frequently if required by changes in Grantee’s information.
5. TOTAL COMPENSATION.
5.1. Grantee shall include Total Compensation in SAM for each of its five most highly
compensated Executives for the preceding fiscal year if:
5.1.1. The total Federal funding authorized to date under the Award is $30,000 or more; and
5.1.2. In the preceding fiscal year, Grantee received:
5.1.2.1. 80% or more of its annual gross revenues from Federal procurement contracts and
subcontracts and/or Federal financial assistance Awards or Subawards subject to
the Transparency Act; and
5.1.2.2. $30,000,000 or more in annual gross revenues from Federal procurement
contracts and subcontracts and/or Federal financial assistance Awards or
Subawards subject to the Transparency Act; and
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5.1.2.3. The public does not have access to information about the compensation of such
Executives through periodic reports filed under section 13(a) or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m(a), 78o(d) or § 6104 of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
6. REPORTING.
6.1. If Grantee is a Subrecipient of the Award pursuant to the Transparency Act, Grantee shall
report data elements to SAM and to the Prime Recipient as required in this Exhibit. No direct
payment shall be made to Grantee for providing any reports required under these Federal
Provisions and the cost of producing such reports shall be included in the Grant price. The
reporting requirements in this Exhibit are based on guidance from the OMB, and as such are
subject to change at any time by OMB. Any such changes shall be automatically incorporated
into this Grant and shall become part of Grantee’s obligations under this Grant.
7. EFFECTIVE DATE AND DOLLAR THRESHOLD FOR REPORTING.
7.1. Reporting requirements in §8 below apply to new Awards as of October 1, 2010, if the initial
award is $30,000 or more. If the initial Award is below $30,000 but subsequent Award
modifications result in a total Award of $30,000 or more, the Award is subject to the reporting
requirements as of the date the Award exceeds $30,000. If the initial Award is $30,000 or
more, but funding is subsequently de-obligated such that the total award amount falls below
$30,000, the Award shall continue to be subject to the reporting requirements.
7.2. The procurement standards in §9 below are applicable to new Awards made by Prime
Recipient as of December 26, 2015. The standards set forth in §11 below are applicable to
audits of fiscal years beginning on or after December 26, 2014.
8. SUBRECIPIENT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.
8.1. If Grantee is a Subrecipient, Grantee shall report as set forth below.
8.1.1. To SAM. A Subrecipient shall register in SAM and report the following data elements
in SAM for each Federal Award Identification Number (FAIN) assigned by a Federal
agency to a Prime Recipient no later than the end of the month following the month in
which the Subaward was made:
8.1.1.1. Subrecipient Unique Entity ID;
8.1.1.2. Subrecipient Unique Entity ID if more than one electronic funds transfer
(EFT) account;
8.1.1.3. Subrecipient parent’s organization Unique Entity ID;
8.1.1.4. Subrecipient’s address, including: Street Address, City, State, Country, Zip +
4, and Congressional District;
8.1.1.5. Subrecipient’s top 5 most highly compensated Executives if the criteria in §4
above are met; and
8.1.1.6. Subrecipient’s Total Compensation of top 5 most highly compensated
Executives if the criteria in §4 above met.
8.1.2. To Prime Recipient. A Subrecipient shall report to its Prime Recipient, upon the effective
date of the Grant, the following data elements:
8.1.2.1. Subrecipient’s Unique Entity ID as registered in SAM.
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8.1.2.2. Primary Place of Performance Information, including: Street Address, City,
State, Country, Zip code + 4, and Congressional District.
9. PROCUREMENT STANDARDS.
9.1. Procurement Procedures. A Subrecipient shall use its own documented procurement
procedures which reflect applicable State, local, and Tribal laws and applicable regulations,
provided that the procurements conform to applicable Federal law and the standards
identified in the Uniform Guidance, including without limitation, 2 CFR 200.318 through
200.327 thereof.
9.2. Domestic preference for procurements (2 CFR 200.322). As appropriate and to the extent
consistent with law, the non-Federal entity should, to the greatest extent practicable under a
Federal award, provide a preference for the purchase, acquisition, or use of goods, products,
or materials produced in the United States (including but not limited to iron, aluminum, steel,
cement, and other manufactured products). The requirements of this section must be included
in all subawards including all contracts and purchase orders for work or products under this
award.
9.3. Procurement of Recovered Materials. If a Subrecipient is a State Agency or an agency of a
political subdivision of the State, its contractors must comply with section 6002 of the Solid
Waste Disposal Act, as amended by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. The
requirements of Section 6002 include procuring only items designated in guidelines of the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at 40 CFR part 247, that contain the highest
percentage of recovered materials practicable, consistent with maintaining a satisfactory level
of competition, where the purchase price of the item exceeds $10,000 or the value of the
quantity acquired during the preceding fiscal year exceeded $10,000; procuring solid waste
management services in a manner that maximizes energy and resource recovery; and
establishing an affirmative procurement program for procurement of recovered materials
identified in the EPA guidelines.
10. ACCESS TO RECORDS.
10.1. A Subrecipient shall permit Prime Recipient and its auditors to have access to Subrecipient’s
records and financial statements as necessary for Recipient to meet the requirements of 2
CFR 200.332 (Requirements for pass-through entities), 2 CFR 200.300 (Statutory and
national policy requirements) through 2 CFR 200.309 (Period of performance), and Subpart
F-Audit Requirements of the Uniform Guidance.
11. SINGLE AUDIT REQUIREMENTS.
11.1. If a Subrecipient expends $750,000 or more in Federal Awards during the Subrecipient’s
fiscal year, the Subrecipient shall procure or arrange for a single or program-specific audit
conducted for that year in accordance with the provisions of Subpart F-Audit Requirements
of the Uniform Guidance, issued pursuant to the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996, (31
U.S.C. 7501-7507). 2 CFR 200.501.
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11.1.1. Election. A Subrecipient shall have a single audit conducted in accordance with Uniform
Guidance 2 CFR 200.514 (Scope of audit), except when it elects to have a program-
specific audit conducted in accordance with 2 CFR 200.507 (Program-specific audits).
The Subrecipient may elect to have a program-specific audit if Subrecipient expends
Federal Awards under only one Federal program (excluding research and devel opment)
and the Federal program’s statutes, regulations, or the terms and conditions of the Federal
award do not require a financial statement audit of Prime Recipient. A program-specific
audit may not be elected for research and development unless all of the Federal Awards
expended were received from Recipient and Recipient approves in advance a program-
specific audit.
11.1.2. Exemption. If a Subrecipient expends less than $750,000 in Federal Awards during its
fiscal year, the Subrecipient shall be exempt from Federal audit requirements for that
year, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.503 (Relation to other audit requirements), but records
shall be available for review or audit by appropriate officials of the Federal agency, the
State, and the Government Accountability Office.
11.1.3. Subrecipient Compliance Responsibility. A Subrecipient shall procure or otherwise
arrange for the audit required by Subpart F of the Uniform Guidance and ensure it is
properly performed and submitted when due in accordance with the Uniform Guidance.
Subrecipient shall prepare appropriate financial statements, including the schedule of
expenditures of Federal awards in accordance with 2 CFR 200.510 (Financial statements)
and provide the auditor with access to personnel, accounts, books, records, supporting
documentation, and other information as needed for the auditor to perform the audit
required by Uniform Guidance Subpart F-Audit Requirements.
12. GRANT PROVISIONS FOR SUBRECEPIENT AGREEMENTS.
12.1. In addition to other provisions required by the Federal Awarding Agency or the Prime
Recipient, Grantees that are Subrecipients shall comply with the following provisions.
Subrecipients shall include all of the following applicable provisions in all subcontracts
entered into by it pursuant to this Grant.
12.1.1. [Applicable to federally assisted construction contracts.] 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 -1.3 shall
include the equal opportunity clause provided under 41 CFR 60-1.4(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.
12.1.2. [Applicable to on-site employees working on government-funded construction, alteration
and repair projects.] Davis-Bacon Act. Davis-Bacon Act, as amended (40 U.S.C. 3141-
3148).
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12.1.3. Rights to Inventions Made Under a grant or agreement. If the Federal Award meets the
definition of “funding agreement” under 37 CFR 401.2 (a) and the Prime Recipient or
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,” the
Prime Recipient or Subrecipient must comply with the requirements of 37 CFR Part 401,
“Rights to Inventions Made by Nonprofit Organizations and Small Business Firms Under
Government Grants, Contracts and Cooperative Agreements,” and any implementing
regulations issued by the Federal Awarding Agency.
12.1.4. Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401-7671q.) and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33
U.S.C. 1251-1387), as amended. Contracts and subgrants of amounts in excess of
$150,000 must contain a provision that requires the non-Federal awardees to agree to
comply with all applicable standards, orders or regulations issued pursuant to the Clean
Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401-7671q) and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act as amended
(33 U.S.C. 1251-1387). Violations must be reported to the Federal Awarding Agency and
the Regional Office of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
12.1.5. Debarment and Suspension (Executive Orders 12549 and 12689). A contract award (see
2 CFR 180.220) must not be made to parties listed on the government wide exclusions in
SAM, in accordance with the OMB guidelines at 2 CFR 180 that implement Executive
Orders 12549 (3 CFR part 1986 Comp., p. 189) and 12689 (3 CFR part 1989 Comp., p.
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.
12.1.6. Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment (31 U.S.C. 1352). Contractors that apply or bid for an
award exceeding $100,000 must file the required certification. Each tier certifies to the
tier above that it will not and has not used Federal appropriated funds to pay any person
or organization for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any
agency, a member of Congress, officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a
member of Congress in connection with obtaining any Federal contract, grant or any other
award covered by 31 U.S.C. 1352. Each tier must also disclose any lobbying with non-
Federal funds that takes place in connection with obtaining any Federal award. Such
disclosures are forwarded from tier to tier up to the non-Federal award.
12.1.7. Never contract with the enemy (2 CFR 200.215). Federal awarding agencies and
recipients are subject to the regulations implementing “Never contract with the enemy”
in 2 CFR part 183. The regulations in 2 CFR part 183 affect covered contracts, grants and
cooperative agreements that are expected to exceed $50,000 within the period of
performance, are performed outside the United States and its territories, and are in support
of a contingency operation in which members of the Armed Forces are actively engaged
in hostilities.
12.1.8. Prohibition on certain telecommunications and video surveillance services or equipment
(2 CFR 200.216). Grantee is prohibited from obligating or expending loan or grant funds
on certain telecommunications and video surveillance services or equipment pursuant to
2 CFR 200.216.
13. CERTIFICATIONS.
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13.1. Unless prohibited by Federal statutes or regulations, Prime Recipient may require
Subrecipient to submit certifications and representations required by Federal statutes or
regulations on an annual basis. 2 CFR 200.208. Submission may be required more frequently
if Subrecipient fails to meet a requirement of the Federal award. Subrecipient shall certify in
writing to the State at the end of the Award that the project or activity was completed or the
level of effort was expended. 2 CFR 200.201(3). If the required level of activity or effort
was not carried out, the amount of the Award must be adjusted.
14. EXEMPTIONS.
14.1. These Federal Provisions do not apply to an individual who receives an Award as a natural
person, unrelated to any business or non-profit organization he or she may own or operate in
his or her name.
14.2. A Grantee 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.
15. EVENT OF DEFAULT AND TERMINATION.
15.1. Failure to comply with these Federal Provisions shall constitute an event of default under the
Grant and the State of Colorado may terminate the Grant upon 30 days prior written notice if
the default remains uncured five calendar days following the termination of the 30-day notice
period. This remedy will be in addition to any other remedy available to the State of Colorado
under the Grant, at law or in equity.
15.2. Termination (2 CFR 200.340). The Federal Award may be terminated in whole or in part as
follows:
15.2.1. By the Federal Awarding Agency or Pass-through Entity, if a Non-Federal Entity fails to
comply with the terms and conditions of a Federal Award;
15.2.2. By the Federal awarding agency or Pass-through Entity, to the greatest extent authorized
by law, if an award no longer effectuates the program goals or agency priorities;
15.2.3. By the Federal awarding agency or Pass-through Entity with the consent of the Non-
Federal Entity, in which case the two parties must agree upon the termination conditions,
including the effective date and, in the case of partial termination, the portion to be
terminated;
15.2.4. By the Non-Federal Entity upon sending to the Federal Awarding Agency or Pass-
through Entity written notification setting forth the reasons for such termination, the
effective date, and, in the case of partial termination, the portion to be terminated.
However, if the Federal Awarding Agency or Pass-through Entity determines in the case
of partial termination that the reduced or modified portion of the Federal Award or
Subaward will not accomplish the purposes for which the Federal Award was made, the
Federal Awarding Agency or Pass-through Entity may terminate the Federal Award in its
entirety; or
15.2.5. By the Federal Awarding Agency or Pass-through Entity pursuant to termination
provisions included in the Federal Award.
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EXHIBIT C SAMPLE OPTION LETTER
State Agency
Insert Department's or IHE's Full Legal Name
Option Letter Number
Insert the Option Number (e.g. "1" for the first option)
Grantee
Insert Grantee’s Full Legal Name
Original Agreement Number
Insert CMS number or Other Agreement Number of the Original
Agreement
Current Agreement Maximum Amount
Initial Term
Option Agreement Number
Insert CMS number or Other Agreement Number of this Option
State Fiscal Year 20xx $0.00
Extension Terms Agreement Performance Beginning Date
Month Day, Year State Fiscal Year 20xx $0.00
State Fiscal Year 20xx $0.00
State Fiscal Year 20xx $0.00 Current Agreement Expiration Date
Month Day, Year State Fiscal Year 20xx $0.00
Total for All State Fiscal Years $0.00
OPTIONS:
A. Option to extend for an Extension Term
B. Option to change the quantity of Goods under the Agreement
C. Option to change the quantity of Services under the Agreement
D. Option to modify Agreement rates
E. Option to initiate next phase of the Agreement
REQUIRED PROVISIONS:
A. For use with Option 1(A): In accordance with Section(s) Number of the Original Agreement referenced above,
the State hereby exercises its option for an additional term, beginning Insert start date and ending on the current
Agreement expiration date shown above, at the rates stated in the Original Agreement, as amended.
B. For use with Options 1(B and C): In accordance with Section(s) Number of the Original Agreement
referenced above, the State hereby exercises its option to Increase/Decrease the quantity of the Goods/Services
or both at the rates stated in the Original Agreement, as amended.
C. For use with Option 1(D): In accordance with Section(s) Number of the Original Agreement referenced above,
the State hereby exercises its option to modify the Agreement rates specified in Exhibit/Section Number/Letter.
The Agreement rates attached to this Option Letter replace the rates in the Original Agreement as of the Option
Effective Date of this Option Letter.
D. For use with Option 1(E): In accordance with Section(s) Number of the Original Agreement referenced above,
the State hereby exercises its option to initiate Phase indicate which Phase: 2, 3, 4, etc, which shall begin on
Insert start date and end on Insert ending date at the cost/price specified in Section Number.
E. For use with all Options that modify the Agreement Maximum Amount: The Agreement Maximum
Amount table on the Agreement’s Signature and Cover Page is hereby deleted and rep laced with the Current
Agreement Maximum Amount table shown above.
OPTION EFFECTIVE DATE:
A. The effective date of this Option Letter is upon approval of the State Controller or , whichever is later.
STATE OF COLORADO
Jared S. Polis, Governor
INSERT-Name of Agency or IHE
INSERT-Name & Title of Head of Agency or IHE
______________________________________________
By: Name & Title of Person Signing for Agency or IHE
Date: _________________________
In accordance with §24-30-202, C.R.S., this Option is not
valid until signed and dated below by the State Controller or
an authorized delegate.
STATE CONTROLLER
Robert Jaros, CPA, MBA, JD
By:___________________________________________
Grantee’s Signature
Option Effective Date:______
_______________
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EXHIBIT D, FORM OF TASK ORDER
State Agency
Insert Department's or IHE's Full Legal Name
Task Order Number
Insert the Option Number (e.g. "1" for the first option)
Grantee
Insert Contractor's Full Legal Name, including
"Inc.", "LLC", etc...
Main Intergovernmental Task Order Agreement Number
Insert CMS number or Other Agreement Number of the Main
Intergovernmental Task Order Agreement
Task Order Maximum Amount Task Order Agreement Number
Insert CMS number or Other Agreement Number of this Task Order State Fiscal Year 20xx $0.00
State Fiscal Year 20xx $0.00 Task Order Performance Beginning Date
The later of the Task Order Effective Date or Month Day, Year State Fiscal Year 20xx $0.00
State Fiscal Year 20xx $0.00
State Fiscal Year 20xx $0.00 Task Order Expiration Date
Month Day, Year Total for All State Fiscal Years $0.00
In accordance with §4.B of the Main Intergovernmental Task Order Agreement referenced above, Agreement or shall
complete the following Project:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Grantee shall complete the Project described in Grantee’s proposal that is attached hereto and incorporated herein (the
“Proposal”). All terminology used in this Task Order and the Proposal shall be interpreted in accordance with the
Main Intergovernmental Task Order Agreement unless specifically defined differently in this Task Order.
PAYMENT
The State shall pay Agreement the amounts shown in the Proposal in accordance with the requirements of that Proposal
and the Main Intergovernmental Task Order Agreement. The State shall not make any payment for a State Fiscal Year
that exceeds the Task Order Maximum Amount shown above for that State Fiscal Year.
PERFORMANCE PERIOD
Grantee shall complete all Work on the Project described in this Task Order by the Task Order Expiration Date stated
above. Grantee shall not perform any Work on the Project described in the Proposal prior to the Task Order
Performance Beginning Date or after the Task Order Expiration Date stated above.
TASK ORDER EFFECTIVE DATE:
The effective date of this Task Order is upon approval of the State Controller.
Grantee
INSERT-Legal Name of Grantee
______________________________________________
By: Name & Title of Person Signing for Contractor
Date: _________________________
STATE OF COLORADO
Jared S. Polis, Governor
Governor’s Office of Economic Development and
International Trade
Patrick Meyers, Executive Director
______________________________________________
By: Name & Title of Person Signing for Agency or IHE
Date: _________________________
In accordance with §24-30-202, C.R.S., this Task Order is not valid until signed and dated below by the State Controller or an
authorized delegate.
STATE CONTROLLER
Robert Jaros, CPA, MBA, JD
By:___________________________________________
Jonathon Bray, Controller
Task Order Effective Date:_____________________
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EXHIBIT E-PII CERTIFICATION
STATE OF COLORADO
THIRD PARTY ENTITY / ORGANIZATION CERTIFICATION FOR ACCESS TO
PII THROUGH A DATABASE OR AUTOMATED NETWORK
Pursuant to § 24-74-105, C.R.S., I, _________________, on behalf of
__________________________ (legal name of entity / organization) (the “Organizati on”),
hereby certify under the penalty of perjury that the Organization has not and will not use
or disclose any Personal Identifying Information, as defined by § 24-74-102(1), C.R.S., for
the purpose of investigating for, participating in, cooperating with, or assisting Federal
Immigration Enforcement, including the enforcement of civil immigration laws, and the
Illegal Immigration and Immigrant Responsibility Act, which is codified at 8 U.S.C. §§
1325 and 1326, unless required to do so to comply with Fede ral or State law, or to comply
with a court-issued subpoena, warrant or order.
I hereby represent and certify that I have full legal authority to execute this certification
on behalf of the Organization.
Signature: __________________________
Printed Name: __________________________
Title: __________________________
Date: ___________
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Eagle County
Jeff Shroll
Jeff Shroll
County Manager
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EXHIBIT F- CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS APPLICABLE
1. The "Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and
Local Governments (Common Rule), at 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 18.
2. Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965 entitled "Equal Employment Opportunity," as
amended by Executive Order 11375 of October 13, 1967 and as supplemented in Department of
Labor regulations (41 C.F.R. Chapter 60). [All construction contracts awarded in excess of
$10,000 by grantees and their contractors or sub grantees]
3. The Copeland "Anti-Kickback" Act (18 U.S.C. 874) as supplemented in Department of Labor
regulations (29 C.F.R. Part 3). [All contracts and sub grants for construction or repair in excess of
$2,000]
4. The Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 276a to a-7) as supplemented by Department of Labor
regulations (29 C.F.R. Part 5). This act requires that all laborers and mechanics employed by
Contractors or sub-contractors that work on construction projects financed by federal assistance
must be paid wages not less than those established for the locality of the project by the Secretary
of Labor. [Construction contracts in excess of $2,000 awarded by grantees and sub grantees
when required by Federal grant program legislation]
5. Sections 103 and 107 of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 327-330)
as supplemented by Department of Labor regulations (29 C.F.R. Part 5). [Construction contracts
awarded by grantees and sub grantees in excess of $2,000, and in excess of $2,500 for other
contracts which involve the employment of mechanics or laborers]
6. Standards, orders, or requirements issued under Section 306 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.
1857(h), Section 508 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1368). Executive Order 11738, and
Environmental Protection Agency regulations (40 C.F.R. Part 15). [contracts, subcontracts, and
sub grants of amounts in excess of $100,000]
7. Mandatory standards and policies relating to energy efficiency which are contained in the state
energy conservation plan issued in compliance with the Energy Policy and Conservation Act
(Pub. L. 94-163).
8. 2 C.F.R. 200.
9. The Hatch Act (5 U.S.C. 1501-1508) and Public Law 95-454, Section 4728. These statutes state
that federal funds cannot be used for partisan political purposes of any kind by any person or
organization involved in the administration of federally-assisted programs.
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10. U.S.C. 6101 et seq., 42 U.S.C. 2000d, 29 U.S.C. 794, and implementing regulation, 45 C.F.R.
Part 80 et seq. These acts require that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national
origin, age, or handicap, be excluded from participation in or be subjected to discrimination in
any program or activity funded, in whole or part, by federal funds;
11. The Americans with Disabilities Act (Public Law 101-336; 42 U.S.C. 12101, 12102, 12111-
12117, 12131-12134, 12141-12150, 12161-12165, 12181-12189, 12201-12213, 47 U.S.C. 225
and 47 U.S.C. 611.
12. The Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act, as amended
(Public Law 91-646, as amended and Public Law 100-17, 101 Stat. 246-256). [If the Contractor
is acquiring real property and displacing households or businesses in the performance of this
contract]
13. The Drug-Free Workplace Act (Public Law 100-690 Title V, subtitle D, 41 U.S.C. 701 et seq.).
14. The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, 42 U.S.C. Sections 6101 et seq. and its implementing
regulation, 45 C.F.R. Part 91;
15. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. 794, as amended, and implementing
regulation 45 C.F.R. Part 84.
16. And include the following:
a. 13 C.F.R. 130
b. the applicable Program Announcement
c. the current Notice of Award
d. SBA Policy Guidelines, including SBA Memoranda and SBA Policy Notices, in effect
as of the beginning date of the budget period or that become effective during the term of
this Agreement
e. SBA Administrative Guidelines, including SBA Memoranda and SBA Standard
Operating Procedures, in effect as of the beginning date of the budget period or that
become effective during the term of this Agreement
f. Colorado SBDC Policy & Procedure Manual, which can be accessed online at
https://www.coloradosbdc.org/director-resources/ and is incorporated herein by reference.
All requirements as specified in the Colorado SBDC Policy & Procedure Manual apply
in full effect as part of this Grant Award.
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Exhibit G – IMPORTANT DUE DATE SCHEDULE
Definitions
The following terms are used herein shall be construed, interpreted, and/or referenced as follows
unless the context otherwise expressly requires a different construction and interpretation:
Grant Estimate means the estimated amount of grant funds spent by the Sub-Center that the
OEDIT owes the Sub-Center for the specified time period. This estimate does not need
back-up documentation. This can come in the form of an email to the Deputy Director of
Finance. The Sub-Center will not be reimbursement for this amount. This is an estimate
for record-keeping only.
Reimbursement Request and Quarterly Reports means the final, signed reports for each of
the SBDC tracked accounts: Grant, Cash Match, Program Income, Cash Not Declared as
Match and Leading Edge. The Sub-Center will be reimbursed for the grant expense
reported in this request, once the amounts for all accounts is reviewed and confirmed by
the Lead Center.
Detailed Back-Up Documentation means the detailed original general ledger of the host
institution that is ticked by the Sub-Center illustrating expenses by account and line item.
Important Dates Schedule
ESTIMATED
DUE DATE
ITEM
Jan. 4 Have staff resign Articles of Professional Behavior, Conflict of Interest Policy,
Confidentiality Statement and keep on file at your SBDC
Jan. 14 December Automatic Evaluations Status Report
Jan. 14 2021 Q4 Reimbursement Requests (Oct, Nov, Dec)
Jan. 14 ALL 2021 Data Entered into Center IC for EDMIS Upload
Feb 15 January Automatic Evaluations Status Report
Feb 15 2022 Workplan Updates
Feb. 18 Directors’ original, resigned copies of Articles of Professional Behavior,
Conflict of Interest
Policy, Confidentiality Statement March 15 February Automatic Evaluations Status Report
March 15 Q1 Success Story
April 15 March Automatic Evaluations Status Report
April 15 Q1 Reimbursement Requests (Jan, Feb, Mar)
April 15 All Q1 Data Entered into Center IC for EDMIS Upload
May 16 April Automatic Evaluations Status Report
Jun. 15 May Automatic Evaluations Status Report
Jun. 15 Q2 Success Story
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Fri, Jul. 1 Q2 Reimbursement Estimate – AP/AR Form (Apr, May, June)
Jul. 15 All Q2 Data Entered into Center IC for EDMIS Upload
Jul. 15 June Automatic Evaluations Status Report
Jul. 15 Q2 Reimbursement Requests (Apr, May, June)
Jul. 22 Q1 & Q2 Semi-Annual Workplan Update
August 15 July Automatic Evaluations Status Report
Sept. 15 August Automatic Evaluations Status Report
Sept. 23 Q3 Success Story
Oct 3 Start submitting Consultant/Volunteer/Sponsor of the Year Nominations
,Oct. 14 Q3 Reimbursement Requests (July, Aug, Sept)
Oct. 14 All Q3 Data Entered into Center IC for EDMIS Upload
Oct. 14 September Automatic Evaluation Status Report
Nov. 15 October Automatic Evaluation Status Report
Dec. 9 Strategic Map
Dec. 15 November Automatic Evaluation Status Report
Dec. 26 Leading Edge Business Plans and Award Nominations
Dec. 26 Q4 Success Story
Jan 13 All CY2022 Data Entered into Center IC for EDMIS Upload
Jan 13 Q4 Reimbursement Requests Due
Jan 13 December Automatic Evaluation Status Report
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