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FEDERAL CONTRACT PROVISIONS AND ASSURANCES

COLLIER COUNTY

Acceptance of FEDERAL Contract Provisions and Assurances

Housing and Urban Development

This project activity is funded in whole or in part by the Federal Government, or an Agency thereof. Federal Law requires that the Applicant's contracts relating to the project include certain provisions. Per uniform requirements of federal awards (2 CFR Part 200.23) the definition of CONTRACTOR is an entity that receives a contract (including a purchase order).

Access to Records The local government, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Comptroller General of the United States, the Chief Financial Officer of the State of Florida, the Auditor General of the State of Florida, the Florida Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability, and any of their duly authorized representatives, shall have access to any books, documents, papers, and records of the contractor which are directly pertinent to this contract for the purpose of making audit, examination, excerpts, and transcriptions.

Florida Inspector General Cooperation - The Parties agree to comply with Section 20.055(5), Florida Statutes, for the inspector general to have access to any records, data and other information deemed necessary to carry out his or her duties and incorporate into all subcontracts the obligation to comply with Section 20.055(5), Florida Statutes.

Affirmative Socioeconomic Steps If subcontracts are to be let, the prime contractor is required to take all necessary steps identified in 2 C.F.R. § 200.321(b)(1)-(5) to ensure that small and minority businesses, women’s business enterprises, and labor surplus area firms are used when possible. Contractors may seek opportunities with minority businesses, women's business enterprises, and labor surplus area firms using the Dynamic Small Business Search tool: http://dsbs.sba.gov/dsbs/search/dsp_dsbs.cfm

Conflict of Interest No officer or employee of the local jurisdiction or its designees or agents, no member of the governing body, and no other public official of the locality who exercises any function or responsibility with respect to this contract, during his/her tenure or for one year thereafter, shall have any interest, direct or indirect, in any contract or subcontract, or the proceeds thereof, for work to be performed. Further, the Contractor shall cause to be incorporated in all subcontracts the language set forth in this paragraph prohibiting conflict of interest.

Debarment Contract awards that exceed the small purchase threshold and certain other contract awards shall not be made to parties listed on the government wide Excluded Parties List System in the System for Award Management (SAM), in accordance with the OMB guidelines at 2 CFR 180 that implement Executive Orders 12549 (3 CFR Part 1986 Comp., p. 189) and 12689 (3 CFR Part 1989 Comp., p. 235), ‘‘Debarment and Suspension.’’ The Excluded Parties List System in SAM 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. The successful bidder, by administering each lower tier subcontract that exceeds $25,000 as a “covered transaction”, must verify each lower tier participant of a “covered transaction” under the project is not presently debarred or otherwise disqualified from participation in this federally assisted project.

Energy Efficiency The contractor shall comply with any 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 (Public Law 94-163) for the State in which the work under this contract is performed.

Equal Opportunity

A - Activities and Contracts Not Subject to Executive Order 11246, as Ae n d e d (Applicable to Federally assisted construction contracts and related subcontracts $10,000 and under.) During the performance of this contract, the Contractor agrees as follows: (1) The Contractor shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The Contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants for employment are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Such action shall include, but not be limited to, the following: employment, http://dsbs.sba.gov/dsbs/search/dsp_dsbs.cfm upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. (2) The Contractor shall post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices to be provided by Contracting Officer seeking forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause. The Contractor shall state that all qualified applicants be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. (3) Contractors shall incorporate foregoing requirements in all subcontracts.

B- Executive Order 11246, as Amended (through 2014), Section 202 Equal Opportunity Clause (Applicable to contracts/subcontracts above $10,000) During the performance of this contract, the contractor agrees as follows: (1) The Contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. The Contractor will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Such action shall include, but not be limited to, the following: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment, or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. The Contractor agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices to be provided by the contracting officer setting forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause. (2) The Contractor will, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the Contractor, state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. (3) The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant.

This provision shall not apply to instances in which an employee who has access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of such employee's essential job functions discloses the compensation of such other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to such information, unless such disclosure is in response to a formal complaint or charge, in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or is consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information." (4) The Contractor will send to each labor union or representative of workers with which he has a collective bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding, a notice, to be provided by the agency contracting officer advising the said labor union or worker’s representatives of the Contractor’s commitment under Section 202 of Executive Order No. 11246 of September 24, 1965, and shall post copies of the notice in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment. (5) The Contractor will comply with all provisions of Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and by the Rules, Regulations, and Relevant Orders of the Secretary of Labor. (6) The Contractor will furnish all information and reports required by Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and by rules, regulations, and orders of the Secretary of Labor, or pursuant thereto, and will permit access to his books, records, and accounts by the contracting agency and the Secretary of Labor for purposes of investigation to ascertain compliance with such rules, regulations, and orders. (7) In the event of the Contractor’s noncompliance with the nondiscrimination clauses of this contract or with any of the said rules, regulations, or orders, this contract may be canceled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part and the contractor may be declared ineligible for further Government contracts in accordance with procedures authorized in Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and such other sanctions may be imposed and remedies invoked as provided in Executive Order No. 11246 of September 24, 1965, or by rule, regulation, or order of the Secretary of Labor, or as otherwise provided by law. (8) The Contractor will include the Provisions of paragraphs (1) through (7) in every subcontract or purchase order unless exempted by rules, regulations, or orders of the Secretary of Labor issued pursuant to Section 204 of Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, so that such provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor or vendor. The Contractor will take such action with respect to any subcontract or purchase order as may be directed by the Secretary of Labor as a means of enforcing such provisions, including sanctions for noncompliance. Provided, however, that in the event a Contractor becomes involved in, or is threatened with, litigation with a subcontractor or vendor as a result of such direction, the contractor may request the United States to enter such litigation to protect the interests of the United States.

C - Civil Rights Act of 1964 Under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.

D. Section 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 No person in the United States shall on the grounds of race, color, national original, or sex be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity funded in whole or in part with funds made available under this title.

E. Section 503 Handicapped (Contracts $2,500 or Over) (1) The Contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of physical or mental handicap in regard to any position for which the employee or applicant for employment is qualified. The Contractor agrees to take affirmative action to employ, advance in employment and otherwise treat qualified handicapped individuals without discrimination based upon their physical or mental handicap in all employment practices such as the following:

employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment, advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. (2) The Contractor agrees to comply with the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor issued pursuant to the Act. (3) In the event of the Contractor’s noncompliance with the requirements of this clause, actions for noncompliance may be taken in accordance with the rules, regulations, and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor issued pursuant to the Act. (4) The Contractor agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices in a form to be prescribed by the Director, provided by or through the contracting officer.

Such notices shall state the Contractor’s obligation under the law to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified handicapped employees and applicants for employment and the rights of applicants and employees. (5) The Contractor will notify each labor union or representative of workers with which it has a collective bargaining agreement or their contract understanding that the contractor is bound by the terms of Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and is committed to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment physically and mentally handicapped individuals. (6) The Contractor will include the provisions of this clause in every subcontract or purchase order of $2,500 or more unless exempted by rules, regulations, or orders of the Secretary issued pursuant to Section 503 of the Act, so that such provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor or vendor. The Contractor will take such action with respect to any subcontract or purchase order as the Director of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs may direct to enforce such provisions, including action for noncompliance.

F. Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as Amended It shall be unlawful for an employer- (1) to fail or refuse to hire or to discharge any individual or otherwise discriminate against any individual with respect to his compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment, because of such individual’s age; (2) to limit, segregate, or classify his employees in any way which would deprive or tend to deprive any individual of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect his status as an employee, because of such individual’s age; or (3) to reduce the wage rate of any employee in order to comply with this chapter.

G. Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) (1) Under Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, it is illegal to discriminate against employees or applicants because of genetic information. Employers are prohibited from using genetic information in making employment decisions.

GINA restricts employers and other entities covered by Title II (employment agencies, labor organizations and joint labor-management training and apprenticeship programs - referred to as "covered entities") from requesting, requiring or purchasing genetic information, and strictly limits the disclosure of genetic information.

The law forbids discrimination on the basis of genetic information when it comes to any aspect of employment, including hiring, firing, pay, job assignments, promotions, layoffs, training, fringe benefits, or any other term or condition of employment. (2) “Genetic information” includes information about an individual’s genetic tests and the genetic tests of an individual’s family members, as well as information about the manifestation of a disease or disorder in an individual’s family members (i.e. family medical history). Family medical history is included in the definition of genetic information because it is often used to determine whether someone has an increased risk of getting a disease, disorder, or condition in the future.

E-Verify Vendors/Contractors shall: 1. utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E:Verify system to verity the employment eligibility of all new employees hired by the Vendor/Contractor during the term of the contract; and 2. expressly require any subcontractors performing work or providing services pursuant to the state contract to likewise utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E:Verify system to verify the employment eligibility of all new employees hired by the subcontractor during the contract term.

No Government Obligation to Third Parties The Federal Government is not a party to this contract and is not subject to any obligations or liabilities to the non-Federal entity, contractor, or any other party pertaining to any matter resulting from the contract.”

Program Fraud and False or Fraudulent Statements of Related Acts The contractor acknowledges that 31 U.S.C. Chap. 38 (Administrative Remedies for False Claims and Statements) applies to the contractor’s actions pertaining to this contract.”

Record Keeping Retention The Recipient, its employees or agents, including all contractors, subcontractors or consultants to be paid from funds under this Agreement, shall allow access to its records at reasonable times to the Departments, its employees and agents. “Reasonable” shall ordinarily mean during normal business hours of 8am to 5pm local time, on Monday through Friday. “Agents” shall include, but not be limited to, auditors retained by the Department.

The Contractor shall maintain all records required by the grantor. All reports, plans, surveys, information, documents, maps and other data procedures developed, prepared, assembled, or completed by the Contractor for the purpose of this Agreements shall be made available to the County by the Contractor at any time upon request by the County or HUD. Upon completion of all work contemplated under this agreement copies of all documents and records relating to this agreement shall be surrendered to the County if requested. In any event the contractor shall retain all records relating to this contract for six years after the local government makes final payment and all other pending matters are closed.

Religious Organizations CDBG funds may not be used for religious activities or provided to primarily religions organizations. Section 24 CFR 570.200(j) specifies the limitations on CDBG funds.

Termination for Cause and/or Convenience See Purchase Order Terms and Conditions

Certification On behalf of my firm, I acknowledge, the grant requirements identified in this document.

Vendor/Contractor Name _________________________________________________

Signature ________________________________________________________ Date _____________

Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters

Primary Covered Transactions

(1) The prospective primary participant certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief, that it and its principals:

(a) Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any Federal department or agency;

(b) Have not within a three-year period preceding this proposal been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property;

(c) Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity

(Federal, State or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (l)(b) of this certification; and

(d) Have not within a three-year period preceding this application/proposal had one or more public transactions (Federal, State or local) terminated for cause or default.

(2) Where the prospective primary participant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, such prospective participant shall attach an explanation to this proposal.

Name Unique Entity Identification Number

Title Tax ID Number

Firm

Street Address, City, State, Zip

Signature

Conflict of Interest Certification

Collier County Solicitation No.

I, ________________________________________, hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge, neither I nor my spouse, dependent child, general partner, or any organization for which I am serving as an officer, director, trustee, general partner or employee, or any person or organization with whom I am negotiating or have an arrangement concerning prospective employment has a financial interest in this matter.

I further certify to the best of my knowledge that this matter will not affect the financial interests of any member of my household. Also, to the best of my knowledge, no member of my household; no relative with whom I have a close relationship; no one with whom my spouse, parent or dependent child has or seeks employment; and no organization with which I am seeking a business relationship nor which I now serve actively or have served within the last year are parties or represent a party to the matter.

I also acknowledge my responsibility to disclose the acquisition of any financial or personal interest as described above that would be affected by the matter, and to disclose any interest I, or anyone noted above, has in any person or organization that does become involved in, or is affected at a later date by, the conduct of this matter.

Name Signature

Position Date

Privacy Act Statement Title I of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.), Executive Order 12674 and 5 CFR Part 2634, Subpart I require the reporting of this information. The primary use of the information on this form is for review by officials of The Justice Department to determine compliance with applicable federal conflict of interest laws and regulations. Additional disclosures of the information on this report may be made: (1) to a federal, state or local law enforcement agency if the Justice Department becomes aware of a violation or potential violation of law or regulations; (2) to a court or party in a court or federal administrative proceeding if the government is a party or in order to comply with a judge-issued subpoena; (3) to a source when necessary to obtain information relevant to a conflict of interest investigation or decision; (4) to the National Archives and Records Administration or the General Services Administration in records management inspections; (5) to the Office of Management and Budget during legislative coordination on private relief legislation; and (6) in response to a request for discovery or for the appearance of a witness in a judicial or administrative proceeding, if the information is relevant to the subject matter. This confidential certification will not be disclosed to any requesting person unless authorized by law. See also the OGE/GOVT-2 executive branch-wide Privacy Act system of records.