Attachment_A_Grant_Funded_Contract_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf

ATTACHMENT A

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GRANT FUNDED CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

For purposes of this Exhibit, the terms “Vendor,” “Contractor” and “Consultant” shall be interchangeable, and the terms “Contract”, “Agreement”, and “Purchase Order” shall be interchangeable.

Note: references to Project herein shall be deemed a reference to the services provided under the contract.

FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION (FTA) REQUIREMENTS

1. No Government Obligation To Third Parties The County and Contractor acknowledge and agree that, notwithstanding any concurrence by the Federal Government in or approval of the solicitation or award of the underlying Contract, absent the express written consent by the Federal Government, the Federal Government is not a party to this Contract and shall not be subject to any obligations or liabilities to the County, Contractor or any other party (whether or not a party to that contract) pertaining to any matter resulting from the underlying Contract. The Contractor agrees to include the above clause in each subcontract financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by the FTA.

It is further agreed that the clause shall not be modified, except to identify the subcontractor who will be subject to its provisions.

2. Program Fraud And False Or Fraudulent Statements And Related Acts 49 U.S.C. § 5323(I)(1); 31 U.S.C. §§ 3801-3812; 18 U.S.C. § 1001; 49 C.F.R. part The Contractor acknowledges that the provisions of the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986, as amended, 31 U.S.C. § 3801 et seq. and U.S. DOT regulations, "Program Fraud Civil Remedies," 49 C.F.R. part 31, apply to its actions pertaining to this Project. Upon execution of the underlying contract, the Contractor certifies or affirms the truthfulness and accuracy of any statement it has made, it makes, it may make, or causes to be made, pertaining to the underlying contract or the FTA assisted project for which this contract work is being performed. In addition to other penalties that may be applicable, the Contractor further acknowledges that if it makes, or causes to be made, a false, fictitious, or fraudulent claim, statement, submission, or certification, the Federal Government reserves the right to impose the penalties of the Program Fraud Civil. Remedies Act of 1986 on the Contractor to the extent the Federal Government deems appropriate.

The Contractor also acknowledges that if it makes, or causes to be made, a false, fictitious, or fraudulent claim, statement, submission, or certification to the Federal Government under a contract connected with a project that is financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance originally awarded by FTA under the authority of 49 U.S.C. chapter 53, the Government reserves the right to impose the penalties of 18 U.S.C. § 1001 and 49 U.S.C. § 5323(l) on the Contractor, to the extent the Federal Government deems appropriate.

The Contractor agrees to include the above two clauses in each subcontract financed

Attachment A - Page 2 of 25 in whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by FTA. It is further agreed that the clauses shall not be modified, except to identify the subcontractor who will be subject to the provisions.

3. Records Retention And Access To Sites Of Performance 49 U.S.C. § 5325(g); 2 C.F.R. § 200.333; 49 C.F.R. part 633

(a) Types of Records. The Contractor will retain, and will require its subcontractors of all tiers to retain, complete and readily accessible records related in whole or in part to the contract, including, but not limited to, data, documents, reports, statistics, sub-agreements, leases, subcontracts, arrangements, other third party agreements of any type, and supporting materials related to those records.

(b) Retention Period. The Contractor agrees to comply with the record retention requirements in accordance with 2 C.F.R. § 200.333. The Contractor shall maintain all books, records, accounts and reports required under this Contract for a period of not less than three (3) 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 records shall be maintained until the disposition of all such litigation, appeals, claims or exceptions related thereto. In the event Florida law requires a longer retention period, Contractor shall comply with Florida law.

(c) Access to Records. The Contractor agrees and will require its subcontractors of all teirs to agree

(1) To provide sufficient access to the County, FTA, U.S. Secretary of

Transportation, or the Secretary’s duly authorized representatives, the Comptroller General of the United States, and the Comptroller General’s duly authorized representative and its contractors to inspect and audit records and information, including such records and information the County or its Contractors may regard as confidential or proprietary, related to performance of this contract as reasonably may be required.

(2) Permit those individuals listed above to inspect all work and materials related to this contract within books, records, accounts, or other locations

(3) Otherwise comply with 49 U.S.C. § 5325(g), and federal access to records requirements.

(d) Access to the Sites of Performance. The Contractor agrees to permit FTA and its contractors’ access to the sites of performance under this contract and make site visits as reasonably may be required.

4. Federal Changes

49 CFR Part 18; FTA Master Agreement (MA) 33, April 25, 2025

(a) Contractor shall at all times comply with all applicable FTA regulations, policies, procedures and directives, including without limitation those listed directly or by reference in the Master Agreement between County and FTA, as they may be amended or promulgated from time to time during the term of this contract. Contractor's failure to so comply shall constitute a material breach of this contract.

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(b) Federal requirements that apply to the County, the accompanying Underlying Agreement, and any Amendments thereto may change due to changes in federal law, regulation, other requirements, or guidance, or changes in the County’s Underlying Agreement including any information incorporated by reference and made part of that Underlying Agreement;

and

(c) Applicable changes to those federal requirements will apply to each Third- Party Agreement and parties thereto at any tier.

5. Civil Rights Laws And Regulations 29 U.S.C. § 623, 42 U.S.C. § 2000; 42 U.S.C. § 6102, 42 U.S.C. § 12112; 42 U.S.C.

§ 12132, 49 U.S.C. § 5332; 29 CFR Part 1630, 41 CFR Parts 60 et seq.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Requirements The County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As such, the County agrees to comply with all applicable Federal civil rights laws and implementing regulations. Apart from inconsistent requirements imposed by Federal laws or regulations, the County agrees to comply with the requirements of 49 U.S.C. § 5323(h)(3) by not using any Federal assistance awarded by FTA to support procurements using exclusionary or discriminatory specifications.

Under this contract, the Contractor shall at all times comply with the following requirements and shall include these requirements in each subcontract entered into as part thereof.

1.Nondiscrimination. In accordance with Federal transit law at 49 U.S.C. § 5332, including any amendments thereto, the Contractor agrees that it will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or age. In addition, the Contractor agrees to comply with applicable Federal implementing regulations and other implementing requirements FTA may issue.

2.Race, Color, Religion, National Origin, Sex. In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e et seq., and Federal transit laws at 49 U.S.C. § 5332, including any amendments thereto, the Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable equal employment opportunity requirements of U.S.

Department of Labor (U.S. DOL) regulations, "Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Equal Employment Opportunity, Department of Labor," 41 C.F.R. chapter

60. The Contractor agrees to take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, or sex (including sexual orientation). Such action shall include, but not be limited to, the following: employment, promotion, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination;

rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. In addition, the Contractor agrees to comply with any implementing requirements FTA may issue.

3.Age. In accordance with the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, 29 U.S.C. §§ 621- 634, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (U.S. EEOC) regulations, “Age Discrimination in Employment Act,” 29 C.F.R. part 1625, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 6101 et seq., U.S. Health and Human Services regulations, “Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Age in Programs or Activities

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Receiving Federal Financial Assistance,” 45 C.F.R. part 90, and Federal transit law at 49 U.S.C. § 5332, the Contractor agrees to refrain from discrimination against present and prospective employees for reason of age. In addition, the Contractor agrees to comply with any implementing requirements FTA may issue.

4.Disabilities. In accordance with section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, 29 U.S.C. § 794, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended, 42 U.S.C. §12101 et seq., the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 4151 et seq., and Federal transit law at 49 U.S.C. § 5332, the Contractor agrees that it will not discriminate against individuals on the basis of disability. In addition, the Contractor agrees to comply with any implementing requirements FTA may issue.

The Contractor agrees to include these requirements in each subcontract financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by FTA, modified only if necessary, to identify the affected parties.

6. ADA Accessibility The Contractor must comply with the accessibility requirements of DOT regulations “Transportation Services for Individuals with Disabilities (ADA)” 49 CFR Part 37 and Joint ATBCB/DOT regulations “Americans with Disabilities (ADA) accessibility Specifications for Transportation Vehicles” 36 CFR Part 1192 and 49 CFR Part 38.

7. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) 49 C.F.R. part 26, including any amendments thereto It is the policy of the Sarasota County Transportation Authority (SCTA) and the United States Department of Transportation (“DOT”) that Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (“DBE’s”), as defined herein and in the Federal regulations published at 49 C.F.R. part 26, shall have an equal opportunity to participate in DOT-assisted contracts. It is also the policy of the SCTA to:

(a) Ensure nondiscrimination in the award and administration of DOT-assisted contracts;

(b) Create a level playing field on which DBE’s can compete fairly for DOT-assisted contracts;

(c) Ensure that the DBE program is narrowly tailored in accordance with applicable law;

(d) Ensure that only firms that fully meet 49 C.F.R. part 26 eligibility standards are permitted to participate as DBE’s;

(e) Help remove barriers to the participation of DBE’s in DOT assisted contracts;

(f) Promote the use of DBE’s in all types of federally assisted contracts and procurement activities; and

(g) Assist in the development of firms that can compete successfully in the marketplace outside the DBE program

This Contract is subject to 49 C.F.R. part 26, including any amendments thereto.

Therefore, the Contractor must satisfy the requirements for DBE participation as set forth herein. These requirements are in addition to all other equal opportunity employment requirements of this Contract. The SCTA shall make all determinations

Attachment A - Page 5 of 25 with regard to whether or not a Contractor is in compliance with the requirements stated herein. In assessing compliance, the SCTA may consider during its review of the Contractor’s submission package, the Contractor’s documented history of non-compliance with DBE requirements on previous contracts with the County.

Contract Assurance The Contractor, subrecipient or subcontractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the performance of this Contract. The Contractor shall carry out applicable requirements of 49 C.F.R. part 26, including any amendments thereto, in the award and administration of DOT-assisted contracts.

Failure by the Contractor to carry out these requirements is a material breach of this Contract, which may result in the termination of this Contract or such other remedy as the County, deems appropriate, which may include, but is not limited to:

1. Withholding monthly progress payments;

2. Assessing sanctions;

3. Liquidated damages; and/or

4. Disqualifying the Contractor from future bidding as non-responsible. 49

C.F.R. § 26.13(b).

Contractor shall pay its subcontractors for satisfactory performance of their contracts no later than 30 days from receipt of each payment the recipient makes to the prime contractor.

DBE Participation Goal SCTA’s current overall DBE Goal is 1%. A DBE goal has not been assigned to this particular contract; however, SCTA encourages all Contractors to provide contract opportunities, when possible to Disadvantaged Business Enterprises.

DBE Participation For the purpose of this Contract, the County will accept only DBE’s who are:

Certified, at the time of bid opening or proposal evaluation, by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Unified Certification Program (UCP). Information regarding FDOT’s program can be found at http://www.fdot.gov/equalopportunity/dbecertification.shtm

Good Faith Efforts All Contractors when subcontracting must take action and provide documentation of Good Faith Efforts. The types of actions that the County will consider as part of the Contractor’s good faith efforts include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Documented communication with the SCTA’s DBE Coordinator (questions of IFB or RFP requirements, subcontracting opportunities, appropriate certification, will be addressed in a timely fashion);

2. The Contractor’s own solicitations to obtain DBE involvement in general circulation media, trade association publication, minority-focus media and other reasonable and available means within sufficient time to allow DBEs to respond to the solicitation;

3. Written notification to DBE’s encouraging participation in the proposed Contract; and http://www.fdot.gov/equalopportunity/dbecertification.shtm

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4. Efforts made to identify specific portions of the work that might be performed by DBE’s.

The Contractor shall provide the following details, at a minimum, of the specific efforts it made to negotiate any subcontracting opportunities in good faith with DBE’s for elements of the Contract:

1. The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of DBE’s that were contacted;

2. A description of the information provided to targeted DBE’s regarding the specifications and bid proposals for portions of the work;

3. Efforts made to assist DBE’s contacted in obtaining bonding or insurance required by the Contractor or the Authority.

Further, the documentation of good faith efforts must include copies of each DBE and non-DBE subcontractor quote submitted when a non-DBE subcontractor was selected over a DBE for work on the contract. 49 C.F.R. § 26.53(b) (2) (VI).

Continued Compliance The County shall monitor the Contractor’s DBE participation during the life of the Contract. If Contractor or any subcontractor is a DBE, SCAT will require that information be provided at each request for payment from the Contractor. Information to be provide: For any DBE Subcontractors, the Contractor will provide the name of Subcontractor, dollar amount committed/awarded to Subcontractor, payments made to Subcontractors and a copy of the Subcontractors DBE Certification.

SCTA will perform interim audits of contract payments to DBEs. The audit will review payments to DBE subcontractors to ensure that the actual amount paid to DBE subcontractors equals or exceeds the dollar amounts states in the schedule of DBE participation.

Reports and other correspondence regarding DBE participation during the contract term must be submitted to the DBELO, Angela Bright , abright@scgov.net, 5303 Pinkney Ave, Sarasota, FL.

DBE Access to Records The successful Contractor shall permit:

1. The County to have access to necessary records to examine information as the County deems appropriate for the purpose of investigating and determining compliance with this provision, including, but not limited to, records of expenditures, invoices, and contract between the successful Contractor and other DBE parties entered into during the life of the Contract.

2. The authorized representative(s) of the County, the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Comptroller General of the United States, to inspect and audit all data and records of the Contractor relating to its performance under the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Participation provision of this Contract.

3. All data/record(s) pertaining to DBE shall be maintained as stated in the Access to Records section.

Sanctions for Violations If at any time the County has reason to believe that the Contractor is in violation of mailto:abright@scgov.net

Attachment A - Page 7 of 25 its obligations under this Contract or has otherwise failed to comply with terms of this Section, the County may, in addition to pursuing any other available legal remedy, commence proceedings, which may include but are not limited to, the following:

1. Suspension of any payment or part due the Contractor until such time as the issues concerning the Contractor’s compliance are resolved; and

2. Termination or cancellation of the Contract, in whole or in part, unless the successful Contractor is able to demonstrate within a reasonable time that it is in compliance with the DBE terms stated herein.

8. Contracting With Small Business, Minority Businesses, Women’s Business Enterprises, Veteran-Owned Business, And Labor Surplus Area Firms 2 CFR § 200.321 (a)When possible, the recipient or subrecipient should ensure that small businesses, minority businesses, women's business enterprises, veteran-owned businesses, and labor surplus area firms (See U.S. Department of Labor's list) are considered as set forth below.

(b) Such consideration means:

(1) These business types are included on solicitation lists;

(2) These business types are solicited whenever they are deemed eligible as potential sources;

(3) Dividing procurement transactions into separate procurements to permit maximum participation by these business types;

(4) Establishing delivery schedules (for example, the percentage of an order to be delivered by a given date of each month) that encourage participation by these business types;

(5) Utilizing organizations such as the Small Business Administration and the Minority Business Development Agency of the Department of Commerce; and

(6) Requiring a contractor under a Federal award to apply this section to subcontracts.

9. Federal Tax Liability And Recent Felony Convictions Contractor shall certify that:

1.Contractor does not have any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability; and 2.Contractor was not convicted of the felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months. If the prospective Contractor cannot so certify, the County agrees to refer the matter to FTA and not to enter into any Contract with the Contractor without FTA’s written approval.

The Contractor shall place this requirement in all contracts at all lower tiers, without regard to the value of any subcontract.

Separate Federal Tax Liability and Recent Felony Convictions Certification Included For Signature

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10. Energy Conservation 42 U.S.C. 6321 et seq.; 49 C.F.R. part 622, subpart C

The Contractor agrees to comply with 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, as amended, 42 U.S.C.

Section 6321 et seq.

11. Prohibition On Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance

Services Or Equipment 2 CFR §200.216; Public Law 115-232, Section 889; 2 CFR §200.471

Contractors are prohibited from obligating or expending loan or grant funds to:

(1) Procure or obtain covered telecommunications equipment or services;

(2) Extend or renew a contract to procure or obtain covered telecommunications equipment or services; or

(3) Enter into a contract (or extend or renew a contract) to procure or obtain covered telecommunications equipment or services.

(b) As described in section 889 of Public Law 115-232, “covered telecommunications equipment or services” means any of the following:

(1) Telecommunications equipment produced by Huawei Technologies Company or ZTE Corporation (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities);

(2) 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);

(3) Telecommunications or video surveillance services provided by such entities or using such equipment;

(4) 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;

(c) For the purposes of this section, “covered telecommunications equipment or services” also include systems that use covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system.

(d) In implementing the prohibition under section 889 of Public Law 115-232, heads of executive agencies administering loan, grant, or subsidy programs must 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 telecommunications equipment or services, to procure replacement equipment or services, and to ensure that communications service to users and customers is sustained.

(e) When the recipient or subrecipient accepts a loan or grant, it is certifying that it will comply with the prohibition on covered telecommunications equipment and https://www.govinfo.gov/link/plaw/115/public/232 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/plaw/115/public/232

Attachment A - Page 9 of 25 services in this section. The recipient or subrecipient is not required to certify that funds will not be expended on covered telecommunications equipment or services beyond the certification provided upon accepting the loan or grant and those provided upon submitting payment requests and financial reports.

(f) For additional information, see section 889 of Public Law 115-232 and § 200.471.

12. Safe Operating Of Motor Vehicles 23 U.S.C. part 402; Executive Order No. 13043; Executive Order No. 13513; U.S. DOT Order No. 3902.10

Seat Belt Use The Contractor is encouraged to adopt and promote on-the-job seat belt use policies and programs for its employees and other personnel that operate company-owned vehicles, company-rented vehicles, or personally operated vehicles. The Contractor is to include this provision in each third party subcontract providing services under this contract. The terms “company-owned” and “company-leased” refer to vehicles owned or leased either by the Contractor or County.

Distracted Driving, Including Text Messaging While Driving The following U.S. DOT Special Provision pertaining to Distracted Driving:

1. Safety. The Contractor is encouraged to adopt and enforce workplace safety policies to decrease crashes caused by distracted drivers, including policies to ban text messaging while using an electronic device supplied by an employer, and driving a vehicle the driver owns or rents, a vehicle Contractor owns, leases, or rents, or a privately-owned vehicle when on official business in connection with the Contract, or when performing any work for or on behalf of the Contract;

2. Contractor Size. The Contractor is encouraged to conduct workplace safety initiatives in a manner commensurate with its size, such as establishing new rules and programs to prohibit text messaging while driving, re-evaluating the existing programs to prohibit text messaging while driving, and providing education, awareness, and other outreach to employees about the safety risks associated with texting while driving; and

3. Extension of Provision. The Contractor agrees to include the preceding Special Provision 1 and 2 in any subcontract associated with this contract.

13. Domestic Preferences For Procurements

2 CFR §200.322

As appropriate and to the extent consistent with law, Contractor should, to the greatest extent practicable, 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 subcontracts including all contracts and purchase orders for work or products under this contract.

For purposes of this section:

a. “Produced in the United States” means, for iron and steel products, that all manufacturing processes, from the initial melting stage through the application of https://www.govinfo.gov/link/plaw/115/public/232 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/section-200.471 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/section-200.471

Attachment A - Page 10 of 25 coatings, occurred in the United States.

b. “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.

14. Termination (Applies to Contracts over $10,000) 2 C.F.R. § 200.339; 2 C.F.R. part 200, Appendix II (B) Termination provisions are as follows:

1.The County shall have the right at any time upon five (5) calendar day’s written notice to the Contractor to terminate the services of the Contractor. The County shall pay to the Contractor and the Contractor shall accept as full payment for its services, a sum of money equal to the work completed in any commenced but incomplete services.

2.Any failure of the Contractor to satisfy the requirements of this Contract, as determined by the Administrative Agent, shall be considered a default of the Agreement and sufficient reason for termination. The Contractor shall be notified in writing by the County and, within the time period specified by the County, shall cure such default, or if acceptable to the Administrative Agent, propose a plan for curing such default. If the Contractor fails to cure such default within the notice period, the Contract shall immediately terminate. Notwithstanding the forgoing, in the event the default is not curable (as determined by the County) notice of termination date shall be given as deemed appropriate by the County.

3.In the event the County’s termination of this Contract for default is in any way deficient, at the option of the County such termination shall be deemed to be a termination for convenience pursuant to Section XII A above.

4.The parties may mutually agree to terminate this Contract. Such termination shall be evidenced by a notice issued by the County. The County shall pay to the Contractor and the Contractor shall accept as full payment for its services, a sum of money equal to the work completed in any commenced but incomplete services.

5.In the event that the Contractor has abandoned performance under this Contract, then the County may terminate this Agreement upon three (3) calendar days’ written notice to the Contractor indicating its intention to do so. Payment for work performed prior to the Contractor's abandonment shall be as stated above. Contractor shall have one hundred and eighty (180) days to submit invoices. Invoices submitted after one hundred and eighty (180) days may not be accepted for payment.

6.The Contractor shall have the right to terminate services only in the event of the County failing to pay the Contractor's properly documented and submitted invoice within ninety (90) calendar days of the approval by the County’s Administrative Agent.

7.The County reserves the right to terminate and cancel this Contract in the event the Contractor shall be placed in either voluntary or involuntary bankruptcy or an assignment be made for the benefit of creditors.

15. Government-Wide Debarment And Suspension 2 C.F.R. part 180; 2 C.F.R part 1200; 2 C.F.R. § 200.213; 2 C.F.R. part 200 Appendix II (I);

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Executive Order 12549; Executive Order 12689

The Contractor shall comply and facilitate compliance with U.S. DOT regulations, “Non- procurement Suspension and Debarment,” 2 C.F.R. part 1200, which adopts and supplements the Office of Management and Budget (U.S. OMB) “Guidelines to Agencies on Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Non-procurement),” 2 C.F.R. part 180. These provisions apply to each contract at any tier of $25,000 or more, and to each contract at any tier for a federally required audit (irrespective of the contract amount), and to each contract at any tier that must be approved by an FTA official irrespective of the contract amount. As such, the Contractor shall verify by reviewing the SAM at https://www.sam.gov , if necessary to comply with U.S.

DOT regulations, 2 CFR Part1200 that its principals, affiliates, and subcontractors are eligible to participate in this federally funded contract and are not presently declared by any Federal department or agency to be:

a) Debarred from participation in any federally assisted Award;

b) Suspended from participation in any federally assisted Award;

c) Proposed for debarment from participation in any federally assisted

Award;

d) Declared ineligible to participate in any federally assisted Award;

e) Voluntarily excluded from participation in any federally assisted

Award; or

f) Disqualified from participation in ay federally assisted Award.

The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact relied upon by the County. If it is later determined by the County that the Contractor knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to remedies available to the County, the Federal Government may pursue available remedies, including but not limited to suspension and/or debarment. The Contractor agrees to comply with the requirements of 2 C.F.R. part 180, subpart C, as supplemented by 2 C.F.R. part 1200, while this offer is valid and throughout the period of any contract that may arise from this offer. The Contractor further agrees to include a provision requiring such compliance in its lower tier covered transactions.

Separate Government Wide Debarment and Suspension Form Included For Signature

16. Procurement Of Recovered Materials (Applies to Contracts for Transit Operations, Materials, and Supplies over $10,000) 42 U.S.C. § 6962; 40 C.F.R. part 247; 2 C.F.R. part § 200.323

Recovered Materials The Contractors must comply with section 6002 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. The requirements of Section 6002 include procuring only items designated in guidelines of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at 40 CFR part 247 that contain the highest percentage of recovered materials practicable, https://www.sam.gov/

Attachment A - Page 12 of 25 consistent with maintaining a satisfactory level of competition, where the purchase price of the item exceeds $10,000 or the value of the quantity acquired during the preceding fiscal year exceeded $10,000; procuring solid waste management services in a manner that maximizes energy and resource recovery; and establishing an affirmative procurement program for procurement of recovered materials identified in the EPA guidelines.

The Contractor should, to the greatest extent practicable and consistent with law, purchase, acquire, or use products and services that can be reused, refurbished, or recycled; contain recycled content, are biobased, or are energy and water efficient;

and are sustainable. This may include purchasing compostable items and other products and services that reduce the use of single-use plastic products. See Executive Order 14057, section 101, Policy.

17. Lobbying Restrictions (Applies to Contracts over $100,000) 31 U.S.C. § 1352; 2 C.F.R. § 200.450;2 C.F.R. part 200 appendix II (J); 49 C.F.R.

part 20 Contractor shall complete the Lobbying Form.

Separate Lobbying Form Included For Signature

18. Fly America 49 U.S.C. § 40118; 41 C.F.R. part 301-10; 48 C.F.R. part 47.4 1.Definitions. As used in this clause “International air transportation” means transportation by air between a place in the United States and a place outside the United States or between two places both of which are outside the United States.

“United States” means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and outlying areas.

“U.S.-flag air carrier” means an air carrier holding a certificate under 49 U.S.C.

Chapter 411.

2.When Federal funds are used to fund travel, Section 5 of the International Air Transportation Fair Competitive Practices Act of 1974 (49 U.S.C. 40118) (Fly America Act) requires contractors, recipients, and others use U.S.-flag air carriers for U.S.

Government-financed international air transportation of personnel (and their personal effects) or property, to the extent that service by those carriers is available. It requires the Comptroller General of the United States, in the absence of satisfactory proof of the necessity for foreign-flag air transportation, to disallow expenditures from funds, appropriated or otherwise established for the account of the United States, for international air transportation secured aboard a foreign-flag air carrier if a U.S.-flag air carrier is available to provide such services.

3.If available, the Contractor, in performing work under this contract, shall use U.S.-flag carriers for international air transportation of personnel (and their personal effects) or property.

4.In the event that the Contractor selects a carrier other than a U.S.-flag air carrier

Attachment A - Page 13 of 25 for international air transportation, the Contractor shall include a statement on vouchers involving such transportation essentially as follows:

Statement of Unavailability of U.S.-Flag Air Carriers International air transportation of persons (and their personal effects) or property by U.S.-flag air carrier was not available or it was necessary to use foreign-flag air carrier service for the following reasons. See FAR § 47.403. [State reasons]:

(End of statement)

5.The Contractor shall include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (e), in each subcontract or purchase under this contract that may involve international air transportation.

19. Clean Air Act And Federal Water Pollution Control Act (Applies to Contracts over $150,000) 42 U.S.C. 7401-7671q; 33 U.S.C. §§ 1251-1387; 2 C.F.R. part 200, Appendix II (G) The Contractor agrees:

1.It will not use any violating facilities;

2.It will report the use of facilities placed on or likely to be placed on the U.S. EPA “List of Violating Facilities;”

3.It will report violations of use of prohibited facilities to FTA; and 4.It will comply with the inspection and other requirements of the Clean Air Act, as amended, (42 U.S.C. §§ 7401 – 7671q); and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act as amended, (33 U.S.C.

§§ 1251-1387).

20. Substance Abuse Requirements (Applies to Transit Operations Contracts and Armed Security Contracts only) 49 U.S.C. § 5331; 49 C.F.R. part 655; 49 C.F.R. part 40 The Contractor agrees to comply with 49 U.S.C. Section 5331 and FTA regulations, “Prevention of Alcohol Misuse and Prohibited Drug use in Transit Operations,” 49 CFR Part 655.

The Contractor agrees to establish and implement a drug and alcohol testing program that complies with 49 C.F.R. parts 655, produce any documentation necessary to establish its compliance with part 655, and permit any authorized representative of the United States Department of Transportation or its operating administrations, the State Oversight Agency of Florida, or County, to inspect the facilities and records associated with the implementation of the drug and alcohol testing program as required under 49 C.F.R. part 655 and to review and audit the program and testing process. The Contractor agrees further to certify annually its compliance with parts 655 before December 31st and to submit the Management Information System (MIS) reports before March 1st to Sarasota County DAPM, 5303 Pinkney Ave, Sarasota, FL.

To certify compliance, the Contractor shall use the "Substance Abuse Certifications" in the "Annual List of Certifications and Assurances for Federal Transit Administration Grants and Cooperative Agreements," which is published annually in the Federal Register. The Contractor must ensure that all service agents used to execute testing

Attachment A - Page 14 of 25 are qualified in accordance with 49 CFR Part 40. The Contractor is responsible for monitoring the security and integrity of the local service agents performing DOT urine specimen collections and alcohol testing.

The Contractor agrees to require all transportation provider subcontractors to agree to these same conditions.

21. Violation And Breach Of Contract (Applies to Contracts over $250,000) 2 C.F.R. § 200.326; 2 C.F.R. part 200, Appendix II (A)

Dispute resolution provisions are as follows:

1.To the extent Chapter 558, F.S. is applicable, the parties expressly opt out of the requirements of Chapter 558, F.S., within the meaning of §558.005(1), F.S.

2.In the event of a dispute or claim arising out of this Agreement, the parties agree first to try in good faith to settle the dispute by direct discussion. If this is unsuccessful, the parties may enter into mediation in Sarasota County, Florida, with the parties sharing equally in the cost of such mediation.

3.In the event mediation, if attempted, is unsuccessful in resolving a dispute, the parties may proceed to litigation as set forth below.

4.Any dispute, action or proceeding arising out of or related to this Agreement will be exclusively commenced in the state courts of Sarasota County, Florida, or where proper subject matter jurisdiction exists in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Each party irrevocably submits and waives any objections to the exclusive personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts, including any objection based on forum non convenience.

5.The parties hereby waive all rights to trial by jury for any litigation concerning this Agreement.

6.This Agreement and the rights and obligations of the parties shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

7.Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the Contractor shall be required to continue all obligations under this Agreement during the pendency of claim or dispute including, but not limited to, actual period of mediation or judicial proceedings.

22. Employee Protective Arrangements (Applies to Transit Operations Contracts only) 49 U.S.C. § 5333(b) (often referred to as “13(c)”); 29 C.F.R. part 215 The Contractor agrees to comply with the following employee protective arrangements of 49 U.S.C. § 5333(b):

1. U.S. DOL Certification. Under this Contract or any amendments thereto that involve public transportation operations that are supported with federal assistance, a certification issued by U.S. DOL is a condition of this Contract.

2. The Contractor should include the substance of this clause in each subcontract or purchase under this contract that may operate public transportation services.

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23. Charter Services (Applies to Transit Operations Contracts only) 49 U.S.C 5323(d)(g) and (r); 49 C.F.R. part 604 The Contractor agrees to comply with 49 U.S.C. 5323(d), (g) and (r), as well as 49 C.F.R. part 604, which provides that recipients and contractors of FTA assistance are prohibited from providing charter service using federally funded equipment or facilities if there is at least one private charter operator willing and able to provide the service, except as permitted under:

a) Federal transit laws, specifically 49 U.S.C. § 5323(d);

b) FTA regulations, “Charter Service,” 49 C.F.R. part 604;

c) Any other federal Charter Service regulations; or

d) guidance, except as FTA determines otherwise in writing.

The Contractor agrees that if it engages in a pattern of violations of FTA’s Charter Service regulations, FTA may require corrective measures or impose remedies on it.

These corrective measures and remedies may include:

1. Bar the Contractor from receiving Federal assistance for public transportation;

2. Withholding an amount of federal assistance as provided by Appendix D to part 604 of FTA’s Charter Service regulations;

3. Any other appropriate remedy that may apply.

The Contractor shall also include the substance of this clause in each subcontract that may involve operating public transit services.

24. School Bus Operations (Applies to Transit Operations Contracts only) 49 U.S.C 5323 (f); 49 C.F.R part 605 The Contractor agrees to comply with 49 U.S.C. 5323(f), and 49 C.F.R. part 604, and not engage in school bus operations using federally funded equipment or facilities in competition with private operators of school buses, except as permitted under:

1.Federal transit laws, specifically 49 U.S.C. § 5323(f);

2.FTA regulations, “School Bus Operations,” 49 C.F.R. part 605;

3.Any other Federal School Bus regulations; or 4.Federal guidance, except as FTA determines otherwise in writing.

If Contractor violates this School Bus Agreement, FTA may:

(1) Bar the Contractor from receiving Federal assistance for public transportation; or

(2) Require the Contractor to take such remedial measures as FTA considers appropriate. When operating exclusive school bus service under an allowable exemption, the Contractor may not use federally funded equipment, vehicles, or facilities.

The Contractor should include the substance of this clause in each subcontract or purchase under this Contract that may operate public transportation services.

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25. National Intelligent Transportation Systems Architecture And Standards

FTA Master Agreement (MA) 33, April 25, 2025

The Contractor agrees, in any projects under this contract, to conform to the National Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Architecture requirements of 23 U.S.C. § 517(d), unless it obtains an exemption from those requirements, and to follow FTA Notice, “FTA National ITS Architecture Policy on Transit Projects,” 66 Fed. Reg. 1455, January 8, 2001, and all other applicable federal guidance.

26. Notifications FTA Master Agreement (MA) 33, April 25, 2025

If a current or prospective legal matter that may affect the projects under this contract, the Contractor must promptly notify the County. The Contractor must include a similar notification requirement in all subcontracts at every tier, for any agreement that is a “covered transaction” according to 2 C.F.R. §§ 180.220 and 1200.220.

(1)The types of legal matters that require notification include, but are not limited to, a major dispute, breach, default, litigation, or naming the County or Federal Government as a party to litigation or a legal disagreement in any forum for any reason.

(2)Matters that may affect the Federal Government include, but are not limited to, the Federal Government’s interests in the Contract, or the Federal Government’s administration or enforcement of federal laws, regulations, and requirements.

(3)Additional Notice to the County. The Contractor must promptly notify the County, if the Contractor has knowledge of potential fraud, waste, or abuse occurring on a Project receiving assistance from FTA. The notification provision applies if a person has or may have submitted a false claim under the False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. § 3729, et seq., or has or may have committed a criminal or civil violation of law pertaining to such matters as fraud, conflict of interest, bid rigging, misappropriation or embezzlement, bribery, gratuity, or similar misconduct involving federal assistance. This responsibility occurs whether the Project is subject to this Contract or another contract between the County and Contractor funded by FTA, or an contract involving a principal, officer, employee, agent, or subcontractor of the Contractor. It also applies to subcontractors at any tier. Knowledge, as used in this paragraph, includes, but is not limited to, knowledge of a criminal or civil investigation by a Federal, state, or local law enforcement or other investigative agency, a criminal indictment or civil complaint, or probable cause that could support a criminal indictment, or any other credible information in the possession of the Contractor. In this paragraph, “promptly” means to refer information without delay and without change. This notification provision applies to all divisions of the Contractor, including divisions tasked with law enforcement or investigatory functions.

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27. Rights To Inventions If the federal award meets the definition of “funding agreement” under 37 C.F.R. § 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

28. Incorporation Of Federal Transit Administration (Fta) Terms FTA Circular 4220.1G The preceding provisions include, in part, certain Standard Terms and Conditions required by DOT, whether or not expressly set forth in the preceding contract provisions. All contractual provisions required by DOT, as set forth in the most current FTA Circular 4220, are hereby incorporated by reference. Anything to the contrary herein notwithstanding, all FTA mandated terms shall be deemed to control in the event of a conflict with other provisions contained in this Contract. The Contractor shall not perform any act, fail to perform any act, or refuse to comply with any County requests which would cause County to be in violation of the FTA terms and conditions.

29. Environmental Protections FTA Master Agreement (MA) 33, April 25, 2025

a. General. The Contractor agrees to, and assures that its Sub-Contractors, comply with all applicable environmental and resource use laws, regulations, and requirements, and follow applicable guidance, now in effect or that may become effective in the future, including state and local laws, ordinances, regulations, and requirements and follow applicable guidance.

b. National Environmental Policy Act. A contract utilizing federal assistance requires the full compliance with applicable environmental laws, regulations, and requirements. Accordingly, the Contractor agrees to, and assures that its Sub- Contractors will:

1. Comply and facilitate compliance with federal laws, regulations, and requirements, including, but not limited to:

(a) Federal transit laws, such as 49 U.S.C. § 5323(c)(2), and 23 U.S.C. § 139;

(b) The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), as amended, 42 U.S.C.

§§ 4321, et seq., as limited by 42 U.S.C. § 5159, and CEQ’s implementing regulations 40 CFR Part 1500 – 1508;

(c) Joint FHWA and FTA regulations, “Environmental Impact and Related Procedures,” 23 CFR Part 771 and 49 CFR Part 622;

(d) Executive Order No. 11514, as amended, “Protection and Enhancement of Environmental Quality,” March 5, 1970, 42 U.S.C. § 4321 note (35 Fed.

Reg. 4247); and

(e) Other federal environmental protection laws, regulations, and requirements applicable to the Recipient or the Award, the accompanying Underlying Agreement, and any Amendments thereto.

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(f) Follow the federal guidance identified herein to the extent that the guidance is consistent with applicable authorizing legislation:

(a) Joint FHWA and FTA final guidance, “Interim Guidance on MAP-21

Section 1319, Accelerated Decisionmaking in Environmental Reviews,” January 14, 2013;

(b) Joint FHWA and FTA final guidance, “SAFETEA-LU Environmental Review Process (Public Law 109-59),” 71 Fed. Reg. 66576, November 15, 2006; and

(c) Other federal environmental guidance applicable to the Contractor or the Contract, the accompanying Underlying Agreement, and any Amendments thereto.

c. Other Environmental Federal Laws. The Contractor agrees to comply or facilitate compliance,…