3RFB_Sample_Contract_w_Exhibits_18210.pdf

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State of Minnesota Contract

SWIFT Contract Number: 18210

This Contract is between the State of Minnesota, acting through its Department of Military Affairs (“State”) and [Contractor] whose designated business address is [Contractor’s business address] (“Contractor”). State and Contractor may be referred to jointly as “Parties.”

Recitals

State issued a solicitation identified as 6CY Containers w/lids (or Approval Equal) CRTC SWIFT Event No.:

2000018210 on April 09, 2026, for Twenty (20) Standard Duty Slant Nestable Front Load six (6) cubic yard Containers with Lid Lock (or Approved Equal) to be delivered to Camp Ripley Training Center (Bldg. 2-272), 15000 HWY 115, Little Falls, MN 56345.

1. (“Solicitation”);

2. Contractor provided a response to the Solicitation indicating its interest in and ability to provide the goods or services requested in the Solicitation; and

3. Subsequent to an evaluation in accordance with the terms of the Solicitation, the Parties desire to enter into a contract.

Accordingly, the Parties agree as follows:

Contract

Term of Contract

Effective date. April 17, 2026, or the date the State obtains all required signatures under Minn. Stat. § 16C.05, subd. 2, whichever is later. The Contractor must not begin work under this Contract until this Contract is fully executed and the Contractor has been notified by the State’s Authorized Representative to begin the work.

Expiration date. June 30, 2026, or until all obligations have been satisfactorily fulfilled, whichever occurs first. The contract may be extended for up to an additional 12 months, in increments as determined by the State, through a duly executed amendment.

Contractor’s Duties The Contractor shall perform all duties described in this Contract to the satisfaction of the State.

Representations and Warranties

Under Minn. Stat. §§ 15.061 and 16C.03, subd. 3, and other applicable law the State is empowered to engage such assistance as deemed necessary.

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Contractor warrants that it is duly qualified and shall perform its obligations under this Contract in accordance with the commercially reasonable standards of care, skill, and diligence in Contractor’s industry, trade, or profession, and in accordance with the specifications set forth in this Contract, to the satisfaction of the State.

Contractor warrants that it possesses the legal authority to enter into this Contract and that it has taken all actions required by its procedures, by-laws, and applicable laws to exercise that authority, and to lawfully authorize its undersigned signatory to execute this Contract, or any part thereof, and to bind Contractor to its terms.

Time The Contractor must comply with all the time requirements described in this Contract. In the performance of this Contract, time is of the essence.

Compensation and Conditions of Payment

Compensation. The State will pay for performance by the Contractor under this Contract in accordance with the breakdown of costs as set forth in Exhibit D which is attached and incorporated into this Contract.

Conditions of Payment. All duties performed by the Contractor under this Contract must be performed to the State’s satisfaction and in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations including business registration requirements of the Office of the Secretary of State.

The Contractor will not receive payment for work found by the State to be unsatisfactory or performed in violation of federal, state, or local law.

Authorized Representative

State’s Authorized Representative. The State's Authorized Representative is Pat Tiemann, Road and Ground Refuse Supervisor C: (320)761.8269, or his successor or delegate, and has the responsibility to monitor the Contractor’s performance and the authority to accept the services delivered or goods received under this Contract. If the services are satisfactory, the State's Authorized Representative will certify acceptance on each invoice submitted for payment.

Contractor’s Authorized Representative. The Contractor's Authorized Representative is [name, title] at the following business address and telephone number: [insert business address and telephone number], or his/her successor. If the Contractor’s Authorized Representative changes at any time during this Contract, the Contractor must immediately notify the State.

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Exhibits The following Exhibits are attached and incorporated into this Contract. In the event of a conflict between the terms of this Contract and its Exhibits, or between Exhibits, the order of precedence is first the Contract, and then in the following order:

• Exhibit A: Contract Terms

• Exhibit B: Insurance Requirements

• Exhibit C: Specifications, Duties, and Scope of Work o Exhibit C, A1: Dimensions

• Exhibit D: Pricing

• Exhibit E: Special Conditions for Contract Work Involving Federal Funds

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1. State Encumbrance Verification Individual certifies that funds have been encumbered as required by Minn. Stat. §§ 16A.15 and 16C.05

3. Department of Military Affairs With delegated authority

Print name: Print name:

Signature: Signature:

Title: Date: Title: Date:

SWIFT Contract No.:

2. Contractor The Contractor certifies that the appropriate person(s) have executed the Contract on behalf of the Contractor as required by applicable articles, bylaws, resolutions, or ordinances.

4. Commissioner of Administration As delegated by The Office of State Procurement

Print name: Print name:

Signature: Signature:

Title: Date: Title: Date:

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Exhibit A: Contract Terms

Prompt Payment and Invoicing.

Prompt Payment. The State will pay the Contractor pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 16A.124, which requires payment within 30 days following receipt of an undisputed invoice, or merchandise or service, whichever is later.

Terms requesting payment in less than 30 days will be changed to read “Net 30 days.” Notwithstanding the foregoing, the State may pay the Contractor in advance for purchases as allowed pursuant to Minn. Stat. §16A.065.

The payment for each order will only be made for goods received or services actually performed that have been accepted by the ordering entity, and meet all terms, conditions, and specifications of the Contract and the ordering document.

Invoicing. At a minimum the invoice must meet the requirements found on Exhibit D which provides a list of minimum invoice requirements.

Assignment, Amendments, Waiver, and Contract Complete.

Assignment. The Contractor may neither assign nor transfer any rights or obligations under this Contract without the prior consent of the State and a fully executed assignment agreement, executed and approved by the authorized parties or their successors.

Amendments. Any amendment to this Contract must be in writing and will not be effective until it has been executed and approved by the authorized parties or their successors.

Waiver. If the State fails to enforce any provision of this Contract, that failure does not waive the provision or its right to enforce it.

Contract Complete. This Contract contains all negotiations and agreements between the State and the Contractor. No other understanding regarding this Contract, whether written or oral, may be used to bind either party.

Termination.

Termination for Convenience. The State or Commissioner of Administration may cancel this Contract at any time, with or without cause, upon 30 days’ written notice to the Contractor. Upon termination for convenience, the Contractor will be entitled to payment, determined on a pro rata basis, for services or goods satisfactorily performed or delivered.

Termination for Breach. If the Contractor fails to perform according to the contract terms and conditions, the State is authorized to immediately cancel the Contract or purchase order, or any portion of it, and may obtain replacement goods or services and charge the difference of costs to the defaulting Contractor. In the event of default, the State reserves the right to pursue any other remedy available by law. A Contractor may be removed from the vendors list, suspended or debarred from receiving a Contract for failure to comply with terms and conditions of the Contract, or for failure to pay the State for the cost incurred on the defaulted Contract.

Termination for Insufficient Funding. The State may immediately terminate this Contract if it does not obtain funding from the Minnesota Legislature, or other funding source; or if funding cannot be continued at a level sufficient to allow for the payment of the services addressed within this Contract. Termination must be by written notice to the Contractor. The State is not obligated to pay for any services that are provided after notice and effective date of termination. However, the Contractor will be entitled to payment, determined on a pro rata basis, for services satisfactorily performed to the extent that dedicated funds are available. The State will not be assessed

Department of Military Page 6 of 19 SWIFT Event: 2000018210 any penalty if the Contract is terminated because of the decision of the Minnesota Legislature, or other funding source, not to appropriate funds. The State must provide the Contractor notice of the lack of funding. This notice will be provided within a reasonable time of the State’s receiving notice.

Force Majeure.

Neither party shall be responsible to the other or considered in default of its obligations within this Contract to the extent that performance of any such obligations is prevented or delayed by acts of God, war, riot, disruption of government, or other catastrophes beyond the reasonable control of the party unless the act or occurrence could have been reasonably foreseen and reasonable action could have been taken to prevent the delay or failure to perform. A party relying on this provision to excuse performance must provide the other party prompt written notice of the inability to perform and take all necessary steps to bring about performance as soon as practicable.

Indemnification.

In the performance of this Contract, the Indemnifying Party must indemnify, save, and hold harmless the State, its agents, and employees, from any claims or causes of action, including attorney’s fees incurred by the State, to the extent caused by Indemnifying Party’s:

• Intentional, willful, or negligent acts or omissions; or

• Actions that give rise to strict liability; or

• Breach of contract or warranty.

The Indemnifying Party is defined to include the Contractor, Contractor’s reseller, any third party that has a business relationship with the Contractor, or Contractor’s agents or employees, and to the fullest extent permitted by law.

The indemnification obligations of this section do not apply in the event the claim or cause of action is the result of the State’s sole negligence. This clause will not be construed to bar any legal remedies the Indemnifying Party may have for the State’s failure to fulfill its obligation under this Contract.

Nothing within this Contract, whether express or implied, shall be deemed to create an obligation on the part of the State to indemnify, defend, hold harmless or release the Indemnifying Party. This shall extend to all agreements related to the subject matter of this Contract, and to all terms subsequently added, without regard to order of precedence.

Governing Law, Jurisdiction, and Venue.

Minnesota law, without regard to its choice-of-law provisions, governs this Contract. Venue for all legal proceedings out of this Contract, or its breach, must be in the appropriate state or federal court with competent jurisdiction in Ramsey County, Minnesota.

Contract Use by State Agencies.

To the extent applicable, the Contract does not prohibit state agencies from using their delegated purchasing authority to procure similar goods and services from other sources.

Warranty.

The Contractor warrants to the ordering entity that materials and equipment furnished under the Contract will be free from defects not inherent in the quality required or permitted, and that the work will conform to the requirements of the contract. Work not conforming to these requirements, including substitutions not properly approved and authorized in writing may be considered defective. The Contractor’s warranty excludes remedy for damage or defect caused by abuse, modifications not executed by the Contractor, improper or insufficient maintenance, improper operation, or normal wear and tear and normal usage. If requested, the Contractor shall furnish satisfactory evidence as to the kind and quality of materials and equipment used.

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All installation materials and labor shall be guaranteed for a period of one (1) year following the date of final acceptance.

During the first year following acceptance, the Contractor shall, upon notification by the ordering entity of any malfunctions, make necessary repairs, including labor, travel, and materials, at the Contractor’s expense.

Delivery.

Contractor is obligated to deliver within the quoted lead times. If delivery is not made within that time frame, the State reserves the right to deem the Contractor in default.

Contractor must confirm delivery locations and requirements with the ordering entity. Prior to delivery, the Contractor is responsible for confirming in writing with the ordering entity that the delivery location will accommodate unloading the equipment. Contractor must notify the receiving entity at least 72 hours before delivery to allow for inspection and compliance. No delivery can be made on a State Holiday (as defined in Minn. Stat. § 645.44, subd. 5), on Saturday or Sunday, or after 4:00 p.m. Central Time on weekdays, without prior written approval by the receiving entity.

Risk of Loss.

The State is relieved of all risks of loss or damage to the goods and equipment during periods of transportation, installation by the Contractor, or while in the possession of the Contractor or its agent.

Purchase Orders.

The parties agree that there is no minimum order requirements or charges to process an individual purchase order unless otherwise stated in the Contract. The Purchase Order number must appear on all documents (e.g., invoices, packing slips, etc.).

Equipment Specifications.

All equipment must meet the contract specifications and all federal and State safety codes and regulations in effect at the date of manufacture. All equipment must be Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) equipment unless otherwise stated in the contract.

Items Offered as New.

All products, materials, supplies, replacement parts, and equipment offered and furnished must be new, of current manufacturer production, and must have been formally announced by the manufacturer as being commercially available, unless otherwise stated in this Contract.

Product Changes During the Contract.

All product offered should be available during the initial term of the contract. The Contractor must notify the State’s Authorized Representative immediately if the manufacturer discontinues or replaces a contracted model number. A replacement model number must meet the contract specifications. The State is under no obligation to accept a replacement model. Any change to a contracted model number must be confirmed in writing by the State through a written amendment. The State reserves the right to request documentation for any requested change under this section to evaluate how the specifications of the replacement product deviates from the specifications of the replaced product.

Product Returns.

Non-Defective Conforming Product. The Customer may return an unopened, non-defective product conforming to the specifications of an order within 60 calendar days of the invoice date with no additional fees. If the non-defective conforming product is returned within 60 calendar days of the invoice date after it has been opened, the Contractor may charge the Customer a restocking fee of up to 10% of the cost of the product. Return shipping costs to return a non-defective conforming product to the Contractor is the responsibility of the Customer.

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Defective or Non-conforming Product. The Customer may return any product determined by the Customer as defective or not conforming to the specifications, order, or contract, within 60 calendar days of receipt with no restocking or return shipping fee.

The Contractor should provide the Customer with a Return Merchandise Authorization number (RMA) and must arrange for a “call tag” to be issued via a “carrier” to order pick up of the defective or non-conforming product from the Customer. The “carrier” must pick up the defective or non-conforming product at the address to which the product was shipped.

Replacement of Defective or Non-conforming Product. The Customer may request the Contractor provide a replacement product or cancel the order. If the Customer choses to have the defective or non-conforming product replaced, the Contractor must replace a defective or non-conforming product at no cost to the Customer.

Return of Defective or Non-conforming Product (without replacement). The Customer’s account must be credited within fourteen (14) calendar days of arrival of the returned product at the Contractor’s location.

The amount to be credited must be the equal of the price of the product plus all freight, shipping, handling, or ancillary charges associated with shipment of the product from and return to the shipping location. If, after inspection, the Contractor determines that the product is not defective or non-conforming, the Contractor may bill the Customer for the return shipping charges.

Subcontracting.

This Contract may not be subcontracted in whole or in part.

Data Disclosure.

Under Minn. Stat. § 270C.65, subd. 3 and other applicable law, the Contractor consents to disclosure of its social security number, federal employer tax identification number, and Minnesota tax identification number, already provided to the State, to federal and state agencies, and state personnel involved in the payment of state obligations. These identification numbers may be used in the enforcement of federal and state laws which could result in action requiring the Contractor to file state tax returns, pay delinquent state tax liabilities, if any, or pay other state liabilities.

Government Data Practices.

The Contractor and State must comply with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minn. Stat. Ch. 13, (or, if the State contracting party is part of the Judicial Branch, with the Rules of Public Access to Records of the Judicial Branch promulgated by the Minnesota Supreme Court as the same may be amended from time to time) as it applies to all data provided by the State under this Contract, and as it applies to all data created, collected, received, stored, used, maintained, or disseminated by the Contractor under this Contract. The civil remedies of Minn. Stat. § 13.08 apply to the release of the data governed by the Minnesota Government Practices Act, Minn. Stat. Ch. 13, by either the Contractor or the State.

If the Contractor receives a request to release the data referred to in this clause, the Contractor must immediately notify and consult with the State’s Authorized Representative as to how the Contractor should respond to the request. The Contractor’s response to the request shall comply with applicable law.

Intellectual Property Rights.

Definitions. For the purpose of this Section, the following words and phrases have the assigned definitions:

“Documents” are the originals of any databases, computer programs, reports, notes, studies, photographs, negatives, designs, drawings, specifications, materials, tapes, disks, or other materials, whether

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“Pre-Existing Intellectual Property” means intellectual property developed prior to or outside the scope of this Contract, and any derivatives of that intellectual property.

“Works” means all inventions, improvements, discoveries (whether or not patentable), databases, computer programs, reports, notes, studies, photographs, negatives, designs, drawings, specifications, materials, tapes, and disks conceived, reduced to practice, created or originated by the Contractor, its employees, agents, and subcontractors, either individually or jointly with others in the performance of this Contract. “Works” includes Documents.

Ownership. The State owns all rights, title, and interest in all of the intellectual property rights, including copyrights, patents, trade secrets, trademarks, and service marks in the Works and Documents created and paid for under this Contract. The Documents shall be the exclusive property of the State and all such Documents must be immediately returned to the State by the Contractor upon completion or cancellation of this Contract. To the extent possible, those Works eligible for copyright protection under the United States Copyright Act will be deemed to be “works made for hire.” The Contractor assigns all right, title, and interest it may have in the Works and the Documents to the State. The Contractor must, at the request of the State, execute all papers and perform all other acts necessary to transfer or record the State’s ownership interest in the Works and Documents.

Pre-existing Intellectual Property. Each Party shall retain ownership of its respective Pre-Existing Intellectual Property. The Contractor grants the State a perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive, royalty free license for Contractor’s Pre-Existing Intellectual Property that are incorporated in the products, materials, equipment, deliverables, or services that are purchased through the Contract.

Obligations.

Notification. Whenever any invention, improvement, or discovery (whether or not patentable) is made or conceived for the first time or actually or constructively reduced to practice by the Contractor, including its employees and subcontractors, in the performance of this Contract, the Contractor will immediately give the State’s Authorized Representative written notice thereof, and must promptly furnish the State’s Authorized Representative with complete information and/or disclosure thereon.

Representation. The Contractor must perform all acts, and take all steps necessary to ensure that all intellectual property rights in the Works and Documents are the sole property of the State, and that neither Contractor nor its employees, agents, or subcontractors retain any interest in and to the Works and Documents. The Contractor represents and warrants that the Works and Documents do not and will not infringe upon any intellectual property rights of other persons or entities.

Indemnification. Notwithstanding any other indemnification obligations addressed within this Contract, the Contractor will indemnify; defend, to the extent permitted by the Attorney General; and hold harmless the State, at the Contractor’s expense, from any action or claim brought against the State to the extent that it is based on a claim that all or part of the Works or Documents infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others. The Contractor will be responsible for payment of any and all such claims, demands, obligations, liabilities, costs, and damages, including but not limited to, attorney fees. If such a claim or action arises, or in the Contractor’s or the State’s opinion is likely to arise, the Contractor must, at the State’s discretion, either procure for the State the right or license to use the intellectual property rights at issue or replace or modify the allegedly infringing works or documents as necessary and appropriate to obviate the infringement claim. This remedy of the State will be in addition to and not exclusive of other remedies provided by law.

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Copyright.

The Contractor shall save and hold harmless the State of Minnesota, its officers, agents, servants and employees, from liability of any kind or nature, arising from the use of any copyrighted or noncopyrighted compositions, secret process, patented or nonpatented invention, article or appliance furnished or used in the performance of the Contract.

Assignment of Antitrust Rights.

Upon the request of the State of Minnesota, Contractor will irrevocably assign to State any state or federal antitrust claim or cause of action that the Contractor now has or which may accrue to the Contractor in the future, in connection with any goods, services, or combination provided by Contractor under the terms of this Contract.

Contractor’s Documents.

Any licensing and maintenance agreement, or any order-specific agreement or document, including any pre-installation, linked or “click through” agreement that is allowed by, referenced within or incorporated within the Contract whenever the Contract is used for a State procurement, whether directly by the Contractor or through a Contractor’s agent, subcontractor or reseller, is agreed to only to the extent the terms within any such agreement or document do not conflict with the Contract or applicable Minnesota or Federal law, and only to the extent that the terms do not modify, diminish or derogate the terms of the Contract or create an additional financial obligation to the State. Any such agreement or document must not be construed to deprive the State of its sovereign immunity, or of any legal requirements, prohibitions, protections, exclusions or limitations of liability applicable to this Contract or afforded to the State by Minnesota law. A State employee’s decision to choose “accept” or an equivalent option associated with a “click-through” agreement does not constitute the State’s concurrence or acceptance of terms, if such terms are in conflict with this section.

State Audits.

Under Minn. Stat. § 16C.05, subd. 5, the Contractor’s books, records, documents, and accounting procedures and practices relevant to this Contract are subject to examination by the State, the State Auditor, or Legislative Auditor, as appropriate, for a minimum of six years from the expiration or termination of this Contract.

Publicity and Endorsement.

Publicity. Any publicity regarding the subject matter of this Contract must identify the State as the sponsoring agency and must not be released without prior written approval from the State’s Authorized Representative. For purposes of this provision, publicity includes notices, informational pamphlets, press releases, information posted on corporate or other websites, research, reports, signs, and similar public notices prepared by or for the Contractor individually or jointly with others, or any subcontractors, with respect to the program, publications, or services provided resulting from this Contract.

Endorsement. The Contractor must not claim that the State endorses its products or services.

Debarment by State, its Departments, Commissions, Agencies, or Political Subdivisions.

Contractor certifies that neither it nor its principals is presently debarred or suspended by the Federal government, the State, or any of the State’s departments, commissions, agencies, or political subdivisions. Contractor’s certification is a material representation upon which the Contract award was based. Contractor shall provide immediate written notice to the State’s Authorized Representative if at any time it learns that this certification was erroneous when submitted or becomes erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.

Federal Funds.

Compliance with Federal Requirements. Federal money will be used or may potentially be used to pay for all or part of the goods, construction or services under the Contract. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with

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Certification regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility, and Voluntary Exclusion. Federal money will be used or may potentially be used to pay for all or part of the work under the Contract, therefore Contractor certifies that it is in compliance with federal requirements on debarment, suspension, ineligibility and voluntary exclusion specified in the solicitation document implementing Executive Order 12549. Contractor’s certification is a material representation upon which the Contract award was based.

Contingency Fees Prohibited.

Pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 10A.06, no person may act as or employ a lobbyist for compensation that is dependent upon the result or outcome of any legislation or administrative action.

Certification of Nondiscrimination (in accordance with Minn. Stat. § 16C.053).

If the value of this Contract, including all extensions, is $50,000 or more, Contractor certifies it does not engage in and has no present plans to engage in discrimination against Israel, or against persons or entities doing business in Israel, when making decisions related to the operation of the vendor's business. For purposes of this section, "discrimination" includes but is not limited to engaging in refusals to deal, terminating business activities, or other actions that are intended to limit commercial relations with Israel, or persons or entities doing business in Israel, when such actions are taken in a manner that in any way discriminates on the basis of nationality or national origin and is not based on a valid business reason.

Non-discrimination (in accordance with Minn. Stat. § 181.59).

The Contractor will comply with the provisions of Minn. Stat. § 181.59.

Hazardous Substances.

To the extent that the goods to be supplied to the State by the Contractor contain or may create hazardous substances, harmful physical agents, or infectious agents, as set forth in applicable State and federal laws and regulations, the Contractor must provide the State with Material Safety Data Sheets regarding those substances. A copy must be provided upon request. Goods and containers supplied to the State must be labeled in compliance with state and federal laws, rules, and regulations.

These terms apply to goods supplied under this contract:

Products Containing Triclosan Banned. The Contractor must comply with Minn. Stat. § 145.945.

Products Containing Certain Types of Polybrominated Diphenyl Ether Banned. The Contractor must comply with Minn. Stat. § 325E.385-325E.388).

Coal Tar Sealant Use and Sale Prohibited. The Contractor must comply with Minn. Stat. § 116.202.

Products Containing Mercury. The Contractor must comply with Minn. Stat. 116.92.

Products containing PFAS. The Contractor must comply with Amara's Law (Minn. Stat. § 116.943), which took effect in Minnesota January 1, 2025. The law applies all products sold or distributed under the contract and prohibits the sale or distribution of some products with intentionally added PFAS within Minnesota.

Survival of Terms.

The following clauses survive the expiration or cancellation of this Contract: Indemnification; State Audits; Government Data Practices; Intellectual Property; Publicity and Endorsement; Governing Law, Jurisdiction, and Venue; and Data Disclosure. Any other Contract term that expressly states or by its nature shall survive, shall survive.

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/116.943#stat.116.943

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Exhibit B: Insurance Requirements

This Contract does not have any insurance requirements.

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Exhibit C: Specifications, Duties, and Scope of Work

The purpose of this solicitation is to receive responses and award a contract with a vendor to provide to Department of Military Affairs (DMA), Twenty (20) Standard Duty Slant Nestable Front Load six (6) cubic yard Containers with Lid Lock (or Approved Equal).

Delivery to: Camp Ripley Training Center (Bldg. 2-272), 15000 Highway 115, Little Falls, MN 56345.

Specifications:

• Style: Slant Nestable Front Load Container

• Size: 6 Cubic Yard Standard Duty

• Walls: 12-gauge Metal

• Floor: 10-gauge metal

• Design Build: Specification sheet with drawings attached below Interlocking top channels with formed 10-gauge bottom runners

• Accessories: Lid Lock – Automatic Serious side mount, installed on all dumpsters

• Paint: “Black” Primed and Painted inside and outside

• Unloading: Customer (owner) is responsible for off loading

Owner: All inquiries, information, and coordination of delivery to be made with the Owner relating to this equipment shall be directed to:

CSM Pat Tiemann Roads and Grounds Supervisor Telephone: (320) 761-8269

Delivery: Require a three (3) day minimum notice for delivery.

Definitions for Use when Providing Pricing. All times listed are Central Time.

A. Regular Time

• Monday through Friday: 7:30 a.m. through 2:30 p.m.

• No Holidays

• The following days are defined as State Designated Holidays:

New Year’s Day Martin Luther King Jr. Day President’s Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Day after Thanksgiving Christmas Day

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Exhibit C, A1 Dimensions

7/8

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Contract Pricing.

In General. Prices listed take into consideration all inherent costs of providing the requested goods and services. The Contractor agrees to pay any and all fees, including, but not limited to: duties, custom fees, permits, brokerage fees, licenses and registrations, government taxes, overhead, profit, parking permits, proper disposal of materials, insurance payments. The State will not pay any additional charges beyond the price(s) listed, unless otherwise provided for by law or expressly allowed by the Contract. Prices listed within Exhibit D are maximum prices. These maximum prices shall remain firm for the initial term of the Contract. The Price List may not include any additional terms or conditions. A unit price and a total for the quantity must be stated for each item quoted.

Prices must be quoted in United States currency. Any increase to Contract pricing requires a duly executed amendment to this Contract. Contractor may provide lower pricing at its discretion without requiring a duly executed amendment to the Contract.

SWIFT Line Description Unit Price

1 6 CY Front Load Container EA $1.00

2 Lid Lock EA $1.00

3 Freight EA $1.00

Prompt Payment Terms.

Contractor’s payment terms are [to be completed based on response to the solicitation, (i.e., Net 30, 1% in 30 Net 31, etc.).]

Delivery.

Contractor must deliver the ordered goods 60 days after receipt of order (ARO).

Transportation.

All prices must be FOB Destination, prepaid and allowed (with freight included in the price), to the ordering entity’s receiving dock or warehouse, or as otherwise instructed on the purchase order by the ordering entity. In those situations in which the “deliver-to” address has no receiving dock or agents, the Contractor must be able to deliver to the person specified on the purchase order.

Taxes.

Contract price and quoted price must include taxes.

Invoice Requirements.

Contractor hereby waives the right to enforce any term which contradicts or modifies any term of the solicitation or any Contract that may result, including subsequent amendments to the Contract, or would result in an unencumbered expense if enforced against the state. Contract quote and invoice must contain, at a minimum:

• Customer name

• Purchase Order

• Item quantity

• List price

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Exhibit E: Special Conditions for Contract Work Involving Federal Funds

The following documents are attached and incorporated into the Contract:

To the extent applicable, the State in its contract with you, and you in all contracts flowing down to subrecipients are required to insert the substance of the following provisions in all contracts issued involving federal funds, unless State laws or regulations offer more protection.

SECTION A. CONTRACT PROVISIONS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

1. Remedies. In any contract under NGB CA awards for an amount more than the simplified acquisition threshold, you must provide for administrative, contractual, or legal remedies, including any appropriate sanctions and penalties, when the contractor violates or breaches the contract terms.

2. Termination. In any contract for an amount more than $10,000, you must specify: conditions under which you may terminate the contract for cause or convenience; the procedures for termination; and the basis to be used for settlement.

3. Allowable Costs under Cost-Type Contracts. In any cost-type contract with an entity, you must include a clause to permit the entity to charge to the contract only costs that are allowable under the cost principles that FMS Article III identifies as applicable to that type of entity, as supplemented by any award-specific terms and conditions related to allowability of costs that are included in NGB CA awards. Your contract clause may permit the contractor to use its own cost principles in determining the allowability of its costs charged to the contract, if its cost principles comply with those federal cost principles supplemented by any award-specific terms and conditions of NGB CA awards.

4. Rights in Copyright and Data. You must include in each contract under NGB CA awards a provision requiring the contractor:

a. Grant the Federal Government a royalty-free, nonexclusive, and irrevocable right to:

(1) Reproduce, publish, or otherwise use for federal purposes any work that is subject to copyright and that the contractor develops, or acquires ownership of, under NGB CA

(2) Authorize others to reproduce, publish, or otherwise use such work for federal purposes.

b. Grant the Federal Government the right to:

(1) Obtain, reproduce, publish, or otherwise use data produced under NGB CA awards.

(2) Authorize others to receive, reproduce, publish, or otherwise use such data for federal purposes.

(3) Include the Federal Government rights described in subparagraphs 4.a. and

4.b. of this section in any subcontracts.

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5. Access to Records.

a. In any negotiated, cost-type or time and materials contract for an amount more than the simplified acquisition threshold, you must provide for access to any of the contractor’s books, documents, papers, and records that are directly pertinent to that contract, to enable and support audits, examinations, excerpts, and transcriptions. The contract provision must provide access to those records for all of the following and their duly authorized representatives:

(1) You.

(2) The State of Minnesota.

(3) NGB as the federal awarding agency, including our Inspector General.

(4) The Comptroller General of the United States.

b. In any audit services contract for performance of an audit required by the Single Audit Act, as implemented by OMB in Subpart F of 2 CFR part 200, you must provide for the access to audit documentation described in 2 CFR 200.517(b).

6. Records Retention.

a. In directly pertinent to that contract for 3 years after you make final payment, and all pending matters are closed.

b. In any audit services contract for performance of an audit required by the Single Audit Act, as implemented by OMB in Subpart F of 2 CFR part 200, you must provide for the retention any negotiated, cost-type or time and materials contract for an amount more than the simplified acquisition threshold, you must provide for retention of all records that are of audit documentation described in 2 CFR 200.517(a).

7. Reporting. In any contract awarded under NGB CA awards, you must include any provision for the contractor’s reporting to you that may be needed for you to meet your requirements under NGB CA awards to report to us.

SECTION B. CONTRACT PROVISIONS FOR NATIONAL POLICY REQUIREMENTS

1. Equal Employment Opportunity. You must include the clause provided in 41 CFR 60-1.4(b) in any “federally assisted construction contract” (as defined in 41 CFR 60- 1.3) under NGB CA Awards unless provisions of 41 CFR part 60-1 exempt the contract from the requirement.

2. Wage Rate Requirements (Construction). RESERVED - Only applicable if provided in award-specific terms and conditions.

3. Copeland Act prohibition on Kickbacks. RESERVED - Only applicable if provided in award-specific terms and conditions.

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4. Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act for Work Involving Mechanics or Laborers. In each contract for an amount greater than $100,000 that involves the employment of mechanics or laborers and is not a type of contract excepted under 40 U.S.C. 3701, you must include the clauses specified in Department of Labor (DoL) regulations at 29 CFR 5.5(b) to require use of wage standards that comply with the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 CFR, Subtitle II, Part A, Chapter 37), as implemented by the DoL at 29 CFR part 5, “Labor Standards Provisions Applicable to Contracts Governing Federally Financed and Assisted Construction.”

5. Patents and Inventions. If you procure the services of a nonprofit organization, small business firm, or other entity for the performance of experimental, developmental or research work, you must include in the contract the clause prescribed in Section B of PROP Article VI to establish contractual requirements regarding subject inventions resulting from the contract and provide for Government rights in those inventions.

6. Clean Air and Water Requirements. You must:

a. In each contract for an amount greater than $150,000 under NGB CA awards, include a clause requiring the contractor to comply with applicable provisions of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.

7401-7671q), Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1251-1387), and standards, orders, or regulations issued under those acts.

b. Report any violations of the Acts, standards, orders, or regulations to both the award administration office and the appropriate regional office of the Environmental Protection Agency.

7. Nonprocurement Suspension and Debarment. Unless you have an alternate method for requiring the contractor’s compliance, you must include a clause in each contract for an amount equal to or greater than $25,000 and in each contract for federally required audit services to require the contractor to comply with OMB guidance on nonprocurement suspension and debarment in 2 CFR part 180, as implemented by NGB regulations at 2 CFR part 1125.

8. Byrd Amendment Anti-Lobbying Requirements. In each contract for an amount exceeding $100,000, you must include a clause requiring the contractor to submit to you the certification and any disclosure forms regarding lobbying that are required under 31 U.S.C. 1352, as implemented by the DoD (NGB) at 32 CFR part 28.

9. Purchase of Recovered Materials by States or Political Subdivisions of States. In each contract under which the contractor may purchase items designated in Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations in 40 CFR part 247, Subpart B, you must include a clause requiring the contractor to comply with applicable requirements in those EPA regulations, which implement section 6002 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976, as amended (42 U.S.C. 6962).

10. Fly America Requirements. In each contract under which funds provided under NGB CA awards might be used for international air travel for the transportation of people or property, you must include a clause requiring the contractor to:

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a. Comply with the International Air Transportation Fair Competitive Practices Act of 1974 (49 U.S.C. 40118, also known as the "Fly America” Act), as implemented at 41 CFR 301-10.131 through 301-10.143. The law and regulations provide that U.S. Government-financed international air travel of passengers and transportation of personal effects or property must use a U.S. Flag air carrier or be performed under a cost-sharing arrangement with a U.S. carrier, if such service is available.

b. Include the requirements of the Fly America Act in all subcontracts that might involve international air transportation.

11. Cargo preference for United States flag Vessels. In each contract under which equipment, material, or commodities may be shipped by oceangoing vessels, you must include the clause specified in Department of Transportation regulations at 46 CFR 381.7(b) to require that at least 50 percent of equipment, materials or commodities purchased or otherwise obtained with federal funds under NGB CA awards, and transported by ocean vessel, be transported on privately owned U.S.- flag commercial vessels, if available.

12. Prohibition on Using Funds under Grants and Cooperative Agreements with Entities that Require

Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements. You must include the provision provided in Section B.1 of NP Article IV in Part 8 of these general terms and conditions in each contract under NGB CA

13. Prohibition on Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. You must include the provision provided in Section A.18 of NP Article IV in Part 8 of these general terms and conditions in each contract under NGB CA awards.

14. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (“IIJA”). Pub. L. No. 117-58, which includes the Build America, Buy America Act (“the Act”). Pub. L. No. 117-58, §§ 70901-52.

The Act strengthens Made in America Laws and will bolster America’s industrial base, protect national security, and support high-paying jobs. The Act requires that the head of each Federal agency shall ensure that “none of the funds made available for a Federal financial assistance program for infrastructure may be obligated for a project unless all of the iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials used in the project are produced in the United States.”