D-USDA_Agreement.pdf

This is a USDA Grant Agreement document involving the Town of Los Gatos, California, for the Roadside Vegetation Management project (CIP# 8115). The Town is accepting electronic bids for this project with a submission deadline of Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at 2:00 pm through the Town's bidding portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/losgatosca. The agreement establishes the framework for implementing roadside vegetation management activities funded through a USDA grant, with bids to be opened electronically at the specified time and date as outlined in the Instructions to Bidders.

The document specifies the terms and conditions governing the use of USDA grant funds for the roadside vegetation management project. It includes detailed provisions regarding the allowable use of funds, compliance requirements, and the relationship between the Town and USDA as the funding agency. The agreement establishes the financial parameters and regulatory obligations that successful bidders must adhere to throughout project execution, ensuring alignment with federal grant requirements and USDA guidelines.