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Collier County, Florida

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This document is an Exhibit I of Federal Contract Provisions and Assurances involving the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Administration on Aging) and the Florida Department of Elder Affairs. The exhibit outlines comprehensive federal contract provisions, including compliance requirements, administrative remedies, record-keeping standards, civil rights obligations, and specific provisions for direct service providers. The document details numerous regulatory compliance areas such as background screening, social media usage, data integrity, and grievance procedures for contractors working with federal and state elder affairs programs.

The exhibit includes several mandatory certification sections that contractors must complete, including verifications regarding debarment, lobbying activities, conflict of interest, and anticipated participation of disadvantaged, minority, women-owned, or veteran-owned businesses. Contractors must adhere to strict guidelines around federal funding, including maintaining records for at least three years, ensuring non-discrimination in employment and services, protecting confidential information, and complying with various federal and state statutes related to civil rights, healthcare, and government contracting. The document emphasizes transparency, ethical conduct, and comprehensive accountability for entities receiving federal grant or contract funds in the elder affairs sector.

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EXHIBIT I

FEDERAL CONTRACT PROVISIONS AND ASUSRANCES

FCP-1

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

(ADMINISTRATION ON AGING)

AND

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ELDER AFFAIRS

The supplemental conditions contained in this section are intended to cooperate with, to supplement, and to modify the general conditions and other specifications. In cases of disagreement with any other section of this contract, the Supplemental Conditions shall govern. This is an acknowledgement that FEMA financial assistance will be used to fund all or a portion of the contract.

Pursuant uniform requirements of federal awards (2 CFR Part 200.23) the definition of CONTRACTOR is an entity that receives a Contract / Purchase Order.

Compliance with Federal Law, Regulations and Executive Orders: The Sub-Recipient (County) agrees to include in the subcontract that (i) the subcontractor is bound by the terms of the Federally-Funded Subaward and Grant Agreement, (ii) the subcontractor is bound by all applicable state and Federal laws and regulations, and (iii) the subcontractor shall hold the Division and Sub-Recipient harmless against all claims of whatever nature arising out of the subcontractor's performance of work under this Agreement, to the extent allowed and required by law.

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Administrative, Contractual, or Legal Remedies: (41 U.S.C. 1908, 2 CFR § 200 Appendix II (A) Unless otherwise provided in this contract, all claims, counter-claims, disputes and other matters in question between the local government and the contractor, arising out of or relating to this contract, or the breach of it, will be decided by arbitration, if the parties mutually agree, or in a Florida court of competent jurisdiction.

Access to Records and Reports: (2 CFR § 200.337) The contractor/vendor agrees to maintain all books, records, accounts and reports required under this contract for a period of not less than three years after the date of termination or expiration of this contract, except in the event of litigation or settlement of claims arising from the performance of this contract, in which case the Contractor agrees to maintain same until the Purchaser, the Grantor Administrator, the Comptroller General, or any of their duly authorized representatives, have disposed of all such litigation, appeals, claims or exceptions related thereto. Furthermore, the County shall maintain written policies and procedures for computer system backup and recovery and shall have the same requirement of its Contractors.

Affirmative Socioeconomic Steps: (2 CFR § 200.321) All contracting and subcontracting opportunities afforded by this solicitation/contract are encouraged to contribute as both Contractors and Sub-Contractors.

If subcontracts are to be let, the prime contractor is should 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. Firms may be required to submit documentation describing the efforts being made to encourage the participation of small, minority-, women-, and service-disabled veteran business enterprises.

Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment: (31 U.S.C. 1352) (2 CFR § 200 Appendix II) Vendors must certify it will not and has not used Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or to any person or organization for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of an agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement. The certification includes any lobbying with non-Federal funds that takes place in connection with obtaining any Federal award.

Civil Rights Compliance: The contractor and its subcontractor(s) who is the recipient of Federal funds (or assumes others with whom it arranges to provide services or benefits in connection with any of its programs and activities or assures others with whom it arranges to provide services or benefits to participants or employees) must comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin (45 CFR 80), and Statutes and Regulations enforced by the Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, as follow:

· Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 USC § 794), prohibits discrimination against otherwise qualified individuals on the basis of disability in programs and activities receiving financial assistance from HHS 45 CFR 84 and/or programs or activities conducted by HHS 45 CFR 85 in the provision of benefits and under the ADA that does not:

a. Exclude a person with a disability from a program or activity;

b. Deny a person with a disability the benefits of a program or activity;

c. Afford a person with a disability an opportunity to participate in or benefit from a benefit or service that is not equal to what is afforded others;

d. Provide a benefit or service to a person with a disability that is not as effective as what is provided others;

e. Provide different or separate benefits or services to a person with a disability unless necessary to provide benefits or services that are as effective as what is provided others; or,

f. Apply eligibility criteria that tend to screen out persons with disabilities unless necessary for the provision of the service, program or activity.

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· Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, (29 USC § 794(d)) prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in electronic and information technology as they relate to programs and activities conducted by HHS.

· The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 USC § 6101) prohibits discrimination on the basis of age in programs or activities receiving Federal financial assistance 45 CFR 90;

and/or programs or services receiving HHS financial assistance 45 CFR 91;

· Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (28 CFR Part 35), relating to Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design;

· The Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972 (P.L. 92-255), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse;

· The Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-616), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism; (g) §523 and 527 of the Public Health Service Act of 1912 (42 U.S.C. §290 dd-3 and 290 ee-3), as amended, as relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records;

· Section 1908 of the Public Health Service Act (42 USC § 300w-7) prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, sex (gender), or religion in programs, services, and activities funded by Preventative Health and Health Services Block Grants.

· Federal Health Care Conscience Protection Statutes (42 USC § 300a-7; 42 USC § 300a-7; 42 USC § 238n and the Weldon Amendment (Continuing Appropriations Resolution, Pub. L. No. 113- 164, Sec. 101(a) (Sept. 19, 2015); Regulation for the Enforcement of Federal Health Care Provider Conscience Protection Laws, which prohibit recipients of certain Federal funds from discriminating against certain health care providers who refuse to participate in certain health care services on religious or moral grounds.

· Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability by entities that operate a health program or activity.

· 45 CFR 80. The contractor must have on file an assurance that the program will be conducted in compliance with all nondiscriminatory provisions as required in 45 CFR 80.

Clean Air Act and Federal Water Pollution Control Act: (2 CFR § 200 Appendix II) Contracts and subgrants of amounts in excess of $150,000 shall contain a provision that requires the Contractor or recipient to comply with all applicable standards, orders, or requirements issued pursuant to Section 306 of the Clean Air Act as amended (42 U.S.C. 7401–7671q.), Executive Order 11738, as amended, where applicable, the Federal Water Pollution Control Act as amended (33 U.S.C. 1251–1387), and Environmental Protection Agency regulations 2 CFR Part 1500. The Contractor shall report any violations of the above to the Federal awarding agency and the Regional Office of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Debarment and Suspension: (2 CFR § 200 Appendix II) 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. The Contractor shall comply with these provisions before doing business or entering into subcontracts receiving federal funds pursuant to this contract. The Contractor shall complete and sign the Certifications and Assurances Attachment prior to the execution of this contract.

Domestic Preference for Procurements: (2 CFR § 200.322) (a) As appropriate and to the extent consistent with law, the non-Federal entity should, to the greatest extent practicable under a Federal award, FCP-4 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. (b) For purposes of this section: (1) ‘‘Produced in the United States’’ means, for iron and steel products, that all manufacturing processes, from the initial melting stage through the application of coatings, occurred in the United States. (2) ‘‘Manufactured products’’ means items and construction materials composed in whole or in part of non-ferrous metals such as aluminum;

plastics and polymer-based products such as polyvinyl chloride pipe; aggregates such as concrete; glass, including optical fiber; and lumber.

Drug Free Workplace: This certification is required by the regulations implementing Sections 5151- 5160 of the Drug- Free Workplace Act of 1988 (Pub. L. 100-690, Title V, Subtitle D; 41 USC 701 et seq.), 7 CFR Part 3017, Subpart F, Section 3017-600, Purpose. The January 31, 1989, regulations were amended and published as Part II of the May 25, 1990 Federal Register (pages 21681-21691).

Equal Employment Opportunity: (Appendix II, 2 CFR Part 200) The Contractor shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, age, creed, color, sex or national origin.

The Agency will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, age, creed, color, sex, or national origin. Such action shall include, but not be limited to, the following: Employment upgrading, demotion, or transfer;

recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation;

and selection for training, including apprenticeship. Contractors must insert a similar provision in all subcontracts, except subcontracts for standard commercial supplies or raw materials.

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.”

Procurement of Recovered Materials: (2 CFR § 200.323) Contractor and subcontractor agree to comply with Section 6002 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, and the regulatory provisions of 40 CFR Part 247. (1) In the performance of this contract, the Contractor shall make maximum use of products containing recovered materials that are EPA designated items unless the product cannot be acquired (i) Competitively within a timeframe providing for compliance with the contract performance schedule; (ii) Meeting contract performance requirements; or (iii) At a reasonable price. (2) Information about this requirement is available at EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines web site, http://www.epa.gov/. The list of EPA-designate items is available at https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive-procurement-guideline-cpg-program.

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.

Prohibition on Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment: (2 CFR § 200.216) The Federal awarding agency prohibits the County to enter into a contract to procure or obtain equipment, services or systems that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. As described in Public Law 115-232, section 889, covered telecommunications equipment is telecommunications equipment produced by Huawei Technologies Company or ZTE Corporation (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities). (i) For the purpose of public safety, security of government facilities, physical security surveillance of critical infrastructure, and other national security purposes, video surveillance and telecommunications equipment produced by Hytera Communications Corporation, Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Company, or Dahua Technology Company (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities). (ii) Telecommunications or video surveillance services provided by such entities

FCP-5

or using such equipment. (i)(iii) Telecommunications or video surveillance equipment or services produced or provided by an entity that the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Director of the National Intelligence or the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, reasonably believes to be an entity owned or controlled by, or otherwise connected to, the government of a covered foreign country. (b) In implementing the prohibition under Public Law 115-232, section 889, subsection (f), paragraph (1), heads of executive agencies administering loan, grant, or subsidy programs shall prioritize available funding and technical support to assist affected businesses, institutions and organizations as is reasonably necessary for those affected entities to transition from covered communications equipment and services, to procure replacement equipment and services, and to ensure that communications service to users and customers is sustained. (c) See Public Law 115-232, section 889 for additional information.

Rights to Inventions: If the Federal award meets the definition of “funding agreement” under 37 CFR §

401.2 (a) and the 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 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 awarding agency.

Termination for Cause and Convenience: (2 CFR § 200 Appendix II) See County’s Standard Terms and Conditions.

Trafficking in Persons: The Contractor and subcontractors shall comply with Title 2 CFR Part 175 and 2 CFR §175.15 provisions applicable to a private entity, as defined in 2 CFR 175.25.

Transparency Act: Unless exempt under 2 CFR § 170.11 O(b), the Contractor shall comply with the reporting requirements of the Transparency Act as expressed in 2 CFR Part 170.

Unauthorized Aliens: (Reference Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. § 1324a) and the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (8 U.C. § 1101) (a) Making Employment of Unauthorized Aliens Unlawful

(1) In General It is unlawful for a person or other entity— (A) to hire, or to recruit or refer for a fee, for employment in the United States an alien knowing the alien is an unauthorized alien (as defined in subsection (h)(3)) with respect to such employment. (2) Continuing Employment It is unlawful for a person or other entity, after hiring an alien for employment in accordance with paragraph (1), to continue to employ the alien in the United States knowing the alien is (or has become) an unauthorized alien with respect to such employment.

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STATE GENERAL PROVISIONS

Discriminatory Vendors List, Section 287.134, F.S.: In accordance with Section 287.134, Florida Statutes, an entity or affiliate who has been placed on the discriminatory vendor list may not submit a bid on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity, may not submit a bid on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work, may not submit bids on leases of real property to a public entity, may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under a contract with any public entity, and may not transact business with any public entity.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The Contractor shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, age, creed, color, sex or national origin. The Agency will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, age, creed, color, sex, or national origin. Such action shall include, but not be limited to, the following: Employment upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. Contractors must insert a similar provision in all subcontracts, except subcontracts for standard commercial supplies or raw materials.

Interest of Members of Congress: No member of or delegate to the Congress of the United States shall be admitted to any share or part of this contract or to any benefit arising therefrom.

Interest of Public Officials: No member, officer, or employee of the public body or of a local public body during his tenure or for two years thereafter shall have any interest, direct or indirect, in this contract or the proceeds thereof. For purposes of this provision, public body shall include municipalities and other political subdivisions of States; and public corporations, boards, and commissions established under the laws of any State. No member, officer, or employee of the MPO or of a local public body during his tenure or for two years thereafter shall have any interest, direct or indirect, in this contract or the proceeds thereof.

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.

Lobbying: No funds received pursuant to this Agreement may be expended for lobbying the Legislature, the judicial branch or a state agency.

Public Entity Crime: Pursuant to Section 287.133, F.S., a person or affiliate who has been placed on the Convicted Vendor List following a conviction for a public entity crime may not submit a bid, proposal, or reply on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity; may not submit a bid, proposal, or reply on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work; may not submit bids, proposals, or replies on leases of real property to a public entity; may not be awarded or perform work as a Contractor, Supplier, Subcontractor, or Consultant under a contract with any public entity; and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount 7.017, F.S., for CATEGORY TWO for a period of thirty six (36) months following the date of being placed on the Convicted Vendor List.

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DIRECT SERVICE PROVIDER PROVISIONS

Background Screening: The Contractor shall ensure that the requirements of Section 430.0402 and Chapter 435, F.S., as amended, are met regarding background screening background screening for all employees, volunteers, and persons seeking employment who are “direct service providers” as that term is defined in Section 430.0402(1)(b) and who are not exempted from Level 2 background screening by Section 430.0402(2). The Contractor and its direct service providers must also comply with any applicable rules promulgated by the Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida, Inc. (AAASWFL) and the Agency for Health Care Administration regarding implementation of Section 430.0402 and Chapter 435, F.S.

Contractor shall submit the Background Screening Attestation of Compliance-Employer (Screening Form) to the AAASWFL within thirty (30) days of execution of this contract. Should the AAASWFL have a completed Screening Form on file for the Contractor, a new Screening Form shall be submitted to the AAASWFL every twelve (12) months, and the Contractor shall also maintain copies of the new screening forms for its direct service providers as required herein. The Contractor hereby agrees to correct all background screening deficiencies identified by the AAASWFL’s Contract Manager within thirty (30) days upon notification. Further information concerning the procedures for background screening may be found at https://elderaffairs.org/about- us/background- screening/

Social Media and Personal Cell Phone Use: Inappropriate use of social media and personal cell phones may pose risks to Agency’s confidential and proprietary information and may jeopardize compliance with legal obligations. By signing this contract, Contractor agrees to the following social media and personal cell phone use requirements.

The term Social Media and /or personal cellular communication includes, but is not limited to, social networking websites, blogs, podcasts, discussion forums, RSS feeds, video sharing, SMS (including Direct Messages (DMs), iMessages, text messages, etc.); social networks like Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Google Hangouts, WhatsApp, Signal, Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter; and content sharing networks such as Flickr and YouTube. This includes the transmission of social media through any cellular or online transmission via any electronic, internet, intranet, or other wireless communication. This contract applies to any Agency or other state business conducted on any of the Contractor’s, Subcontractor’s, or their employees’ social media accounts or through personal cellular communication. This contract applies regardless of whether the social media is accessed using Agency’s IT facilities and equipment or equipment belonging to Contractor, Subcontractor, or their respective employees. Equipment includes, but is not limited to, personal computers, cellular phones, personal digital assistants, smart watches, or smart tablets.

Prohibited or Restricted Postings: Any social media posts which include photos, videos, or names of clients, volunteers, staff, or other affiliates of DOEA may only be posted when authorized by law and when any required HIPAA authorizations and any other consents or authorizations required pursuant to federal or state law are on file with the contractor’s records.

Florida Government in the Sunshine, Florida Public Records Law, and HIPAA: Contractor acknowledges that any DOEA or other state business conducted by social media or through personal cellular communication is subject to Florida’s Government in the Sunshine Law, Florida’s Public Records Law (Chapter 119, Florida Statutes), and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Compliance with these laws and other applicable laws are further detailed in the contract.

Data Integrity and Safeguarding Information: Uniform Electronic Transaction Act, Section 668.50, F.S.;

Public Records Law, Chapter 119, Section 29, F.S. The Contractor shall ensure an appropriate level of data security for the information the Contractor is collecting or using in the performance of this contract. An appropriate level of security includes approving and tracking all Contractor employees that request system or information access and ensuring that user access has been removed from all terminated employees. The Contractor, among other requirements, must anticipate and prepare for the loss of information processing capabilities. All data and software shall be routinely backed up to ensure recovery from losses or outages of the computer system. The security over the backed-up data is to be as stringent as the protection required

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of the primary systems. The Contractor shall ensure all Subcontractors maintain written procedures for computer system backup and recovery. The Contractor shall complete and sign the Certification Regarding Data Integrity Compliance for Agreements, Grants, Loans, and Cooperative Agreements prior to the execution of this contract.

Grievance Procedures: The Contractor shall develop, implement, and ensure that its Subcontractors have established grievance procedures to process and resolve client dissatisfaction with, or denial of, service (s) and to address complaints regarding the termination, suspension or reduction of services, as required for receipt of funds. These procedures, at a minimum, will provide for notice of the grievance procedure and an opportunity for review of the Subcontractor' s determination(s).

Inspections (Meals): The Contractor must agree to notify the Nutrition Provider within 24 hours of any sanitation inspection and provide a copy of the report.

Information Technology Resources: The Contractor must adhere to the AAASWFL's procedures and standards when purchasing Information Technology Resources (ITR) as part of any agreement(s) incorporating this contract by reference. An ITR worksheet is required for any computer related item costing $1,000.00 or more, including data processing hardware, software, services, supplies, maintenance, training, personnel, and facilities. The completed ITR worksheet shall be maintained in the LAN administrator's file and must be provided to the AAASWFL upon request. The Contractor has the responsibility to require any Subcontractors to comply with the AAASWFL's ITR procedures.

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GRANT CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSURANCES

RETURN DOCUMENTS BY SOLICIATION DEADLINE

1. Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters - Primary Covered Transactions

2. Certification regarding Lobbying

3. Conflict of Interest

4. Anticipated DBE, M/WBE or VETERAN Participation Statement

5. Opportunity List for Commodities and Contractual Services and Professional Consultant Services

6. Acknowledgement of Grant Terms and Conditions

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COLLIER COUNTY

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 Project Name

Title SAM.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI) Number

Firm Tax ID Number

DUNS Number

Street Address, City, State, Zip

Signature

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Certification Regarding Lobbying

The undersigned certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge, that:

(1) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of an agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement.

(2) If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form- LLL, “Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying,” in accordance with its instructions.

(3) The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.

This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by 31, U.S.C. § 1352 (as amended by the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995). Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.

The Contractor, __________________________, certifies or affirms the truthfulness and accuracy of each statement of its certification and disclosure, if any. In addition, the Contractor understands and agrees that the provisions of 31 U.S.C. § 3801 et seq., apply to this certification and disclosure, if any.

In addition, the Contractor understands and agrees that the provisions of 11.062, Florida Statutes., apply to this certification and disclosure, if any.

Signature of Contractor's Authorized Official

Name of Authorized Official and Title

Date

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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.

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FCP-15

Acknowledgement of Terms, Conditions and Grant Clauses

Flow Down of Terms and Conditions from the Grant Agreement

Subcontracts: If the vendor subcontracts any of the work required under this Agreement, a copy of the signed subcontract must be available to the Department for review and approval. The vendor agrees to include in the subcontract that (1) the subcontractor is bound by the terms of this Agreement, (ii) the subcontractor is bound by all applicable state and federal laws and regulations, and (iii) the subcontractor shall hold the Department and Recipient harmless against all claims of whatever nature arising out of the subcontractor’s performance of work under this Agreement, to the extent allowed and required by law. The recipient shall document in the quarterly report the subcontractor’s progress in performing its work under this agreement. For each subcontract, the Recipient shall provide a written statement to the Department as to whether the subcontractor is a minority vendor as defined in Section 288.703, Fla. Stat.

Certification On behalf of my firm, I acknowledge, and agree to perform all of the specifications and grant requirements identified in this solicitation document(s).

Vendor/Contractor Name ______________________________

Date __________________

Authorized Signature ___________________________________________________________

Address _____________________________________________________________________

Solicitation/Contract # ____________________________

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