Annex 2 - Changes to the base NOFO.pdf

Annex 2

Amendment 01 to NOFO 72039125RFA00002

Inclusive Water Governance Activity

Annex 2 - Changes to the base NOFO

Specific changes in the NOFO are listed as below.

1. Section B, Federal Award Information, subsection 3, Substantial Involvement, add the following sub-paragraph No. 7:

7. The Agreement Officer’s Representative has the right to Immediately Halt a Construction Activity.

2. Section D, Application and Submission Information, subsection 5, Technical Application format, (g) Annexes, bullet 3 is updated as follows:

Partner Letters of Commitment - Applicants who intend to propose teaming arrangements must include Letters of Commitment for all proposed major subrecipients included in the application, indicating their anticipated roles in the activity. Resume and letter of commitment are required for all three key personnel including Chief of Party, Water Resources Management Specialist, and Governance and Community Engagement Specialist. These letters of commitment will not be considered as exclusivity agreements.

3. Section D, Application and Submission Information, subsection 6, Business (Cost) Application Format, Replace the SF-424A form with SF-424C in the first paragraph.

4. Section D, Application and Submission Information, subsection 6, Business (Cost)

Application Format, subsection c) bullet 2 Replace with the following:

Assurances for Construction Programs (SF-424D)

5. Section D, Application and Submission Information, subsection 6, Business (Cost) Application Format, (b) SF 424 Forms(s) Replace with the following:

The applicant must sign and submit the cost application using the SF-424 series.

Standard Forms can be accessed electronically at https://www.grants.gov/forms/forms-repository/sf-424-family

6. Section D, Application and Submission Information, subsection 6(d), refer to page 28 of the NOFO, the paragraph, “The Detailed Budget must contain the following budget categories and information, at a minimum:”, and add the following sub-paragraph No.9:

“9. Construction activities must be explicitly stated in the budget including the summary and detailed budget as separate budget line items.”

https://www.grants.gov/forms/forms-repository/sf-424-family

Annex 2

Amendment 01 to NOFO 72039125RFA00002

Inclusive Water Governance Activity

7. Section D, Application and Submission Information, subsection 11, Funding Restrictions is Replaced with the following:

Profit is not allowable for recipients or subrecipients under this award. See 2 CFR

200.331 for assistance in determining whether a sub-tier entity is a subrecipient or contractor.

Construction may be authorized under this award and if authorized it is subject to the construction Inspections.

Construction Inspections: The Recipient will perform all inspections required to ensure that project requirements are met. Inspection requirements include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following:

Random Inspections: The Recipient will conduct site inspections of all construction activities as agreed with USAID in the work plan and quality assurance plan under the project. During these inspections, the Recipient will:

i. Verify and ensure that the quality of materials used meet contract specifications;

ii. Verify the correctness of the quantities used;

iii. Monitor sampling and testing procedures, including testing frequency, and report failed tests to concerned parties for corrective action;

iv. Verify the quality of construction or installation work and ensure conformity to contract design drawings, technical specifications, and requirements;

v. Monitor progress of work against the approved construction schedule, report deviations and their causes, and recommend corrective actions;

vi. Report on the safety conditions at construction sites, contractors’ facilities, and identify violations of safety regulations;

vii. Monitor safety violations and follow up on corrective actions;

viii. Monitor environmental compliance;

ix. Verify security incidents, weather problems, and any other events that could potentially affect the approved construction schedule; and

x. Provide photographs showing the progress of construction at each site.

USAID will not allow the reimbursement of pre-award costs under this award without the explicit written approval of the Agreement Officer.

Except as may be specifically approved in advance by the AO, all commodities and services that will be reimbursed by USAID under this award must be from the authorized geographic code specified in Section B.4 of this NOFO and must meet the source and nationality requirements set forth in 22 CFR 228.

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