Exhibit_7_-_FTA_Clauses.docx

EXHIBIT 7, FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION (FTA) CLAUSES

No Obligation to Third-Parties by use of a Disclaimer A. No Federal Government Obligation to Third Parties. The CONTRACTOR agrees that, absent of the Federal Government’s express written consent, the Federal Government shall not be subject to any obligations or liabilities to any contractor, any third-party contractor, or any other person not a party to the Grant Agreement in connection with the performance of the PROJECT. Notwithstanding any concurrence provided by the Federal Government in or approval of any solicitation, or third-party agreement, the Federal Government continues to have no obligation or liabilities to any party, including the CONTRACTOR or third-party contractor.

B. Third-Party Contracts and Subagreements Affected. To the extent applicable, federal requirements extend to third-party contractors and their contracts at every tier, and to the subagreements of third-party contractors and the subagreements at every tier. Accordingly, the CONTRACTOR agrees to include, and to require its third-party contractors to include appropriate clauses in each third-party contract and each subagreement financed in whole or in part with financial assistance provided by the FTA.

C. No Relationship between the California Department of General Services, Procurement Division (DGS-PD) and Third-Party Contractors. Nothing contained in this Contract or otherwise, shall create any contractual relationship, obligation or liability between the DGS-PD and any third-party contractors, and no third-party contract shall relieve the CONTRACTOR of his responsibilities and obligations hereunder. The CONTRACTOR agrees to be fully responsible to the AWARDING AGENCY for the acts and omissions of its third-party contractors and of persons either directly or indirectly employed by any of them as it is for the acts and omissions of persons directly employed by the CONTRACTOR. The CONTRACTOR’S obligation to pay its third-party contractors is an independent obligation from the AWARDING AGENCY’s obligation to make payments to the CONTRACTOR. As a result, DGS-PD shall have no obligation to pay or to enforce the payment of any moneys to any third-party contractor.

D. Obligations on Behalf of DGS-PD. The CONTRACTOR shall have no authority to contract for or on behalf of, or incur obligations on behalf of DGS-PD.

E. AWARDING AGENCY Approval of Subagreements. The AWARDING AGENCY shall approve in writing all proposed Subagreements, Memorandums of Understanding (MOU), or similar documents relating to the performance of the Contract prior to implementation. The CONTRACTOR agrees that it will not enter into any Subagreements unless the same are approved in writing by the AWARDING AGENCY. Any proposed amendments or modifications to such Subagreements must be approved by the AWARDING AGENCY prior to implementation.

Program Fraud and False or Fraudulent Statements or Related Acts A. The CONTRACTOR acknowledges that the provisions of the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986, as amended, 31 U.S.C. Section 3801 et seq. and US Department of Transportation regulations, “Program Fraud Civil Remedies,” 49 CFR Part 31, apply to its actions pertaining to this PROJECT. Upon execution of an 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, and pertaining to the underlying contract or the federally assisted PROJECT for which this contracted 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 in the CONTRACTOR to the extent the Federal Government deems appropriate.

B. 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 the FTA under the authority of 49 U.S.C. Section 5307, the Government reserves the right to impose the penalties of 18 U.S.C. Section 1001 and 49 U.S.C. Section 5307(n)(1) on the CONTRACTOR, to the extent the Federal Government deems appropriate.

C. The CONTRACTOR agrees to include the above two clauses in each subagreement financed in whole or in part with Federal Assistance provided by FTA. It is further agreed that these clauses shall not be modified, except to identify the subcontractor who will be subject to the provisions.

Access to Records The AWARDING AGENCY, DGS-PD the State Auditor General, and any duly authorized representative of the Federal government shall have access to any books, records, and documents of the CONTRACTOR and its subcontractors that are pertinent to this Contract of audits, examinations, excerpts, and transactions, and copies thereof shall be furnished if requested. The CONTRACTOR shall include a clause to this effect in every subagreement entered into relative to the PROJECT.

Record Keeping The CONTRACTOR and all subcontractors shall maintain all books, documents, papers, accounting records, and other evidence pertaining to the performance of this Contract. All parties shall make such materials available at their respective offices at all reasonable times during the performance and for three (3) years from the date of final payment under this Contract and all subagreements.

Accounting Records The CONTRACTOR shall establish and maintain separate accounting records and reporting procedures specified for the fiscal activities of the PROJECT. The CONTRACTOR’S accounting system shall conform to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and uniform standards that may be established by DGS-PD and awarding agency. All records shall provide a breakdown of total costs charged to the PROJECT including properly executed payrolls, time records, invoices, and vouchers.

Federal Changes, Amendments to State, and Local Laws, Regulations, and Directives The terms of the most recent amendments to any federal, State, or local laws, regulations, FTA directives, and amendments to the grant or cooperative contract that may be subsequently adopted, are applicable to the PROJECT to the maximum extent feasible, unless DGS-PD provides otherwise in writing.

Civil Rights (Title VI, EEO, & ADA) During the performance of this Contract, the CONTRACTOR its assignees and successors in interest, agree to comply with all federal statutes and regulations applicable to grantee subrecipients under the Federal Transit Act, including, but not limited to the following:

A. Race, Color, Creed, National Origin, Sex. In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. Section 2000e, and federal transit law at 49 U.S.C. Section 5332, the CONTRACTOR Agrees to comply with all applicable equal employment opportunity (EEO) requirements of the U.S. Department of Labor (U.S. DOL) regulations, “Office of Labor,” 41 CFR Parts 60 et seq., (which implement Executive Order No. 11246, “Equal Employment Opportunity,” as amended by Executive Order No. 11375, “Amending Executive Order 11246 Relating to Equal Employment Opportunity,” 42 U.S.C. Section 2000e note), and with any applicable federal statutes, executive orders, regulations, and federal policies that may in the future affect construction activities undertaken in the course of the PROJECT. 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, creed, national origin, sex, or age. Such action shall include, but not be limited to, the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection from training, including apprenticeship. In addition, the CONTRACTOR agrees to comply with any implementing requirements the DGS-PD any issue.

B. Nondiscrimination. The CONTRACTOR, with regard to the work performed by it during the contract term shall act in accordance with Title VI. Specifically, the CONTRACTOR shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability in the selection and retention of subcontractors, including procurement of materials and leases of equipment. The CONTRACTOR shall not participate either directly or indirectly in the discrimination prohibited by Section 21.5 of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Regulations, including employment practices when the Contract covers a program whose goal is employment. Further, in accordance with Section 102 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended, 42 U.S.C. Section 12112, the CONTRACTOR agrees that it will comply with the requirements of U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, “Regulations to Implement the Equal Employment Provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act,” 29 CFR Part 1630, pertaining to employment of persons with disabilities. In addition, the CONTRACTOR agrees to comply with any implementing requirements the DGS-PD may issue.

C. Solicitations for Subcontractors Including Procurements of Materials and Equipment. In all solicitations, either by competitive bidding or negotiation by the CONTRACTOR for work performed under a subagreement, including procurements of materials or leases of equipment, each potential subcontractor or supplier shall be notified by the CONTRACTOR of the subcontractor’s obligations under this Contract and the Regulations relative to nondiscrimination on the grounds of race, color, or national origin.

D. Information and Reports. The CONTRACTOR shall provide all information and reports required by the Regulations, or directives issued pursuant thereto, and shall permit access to its books, records, accounts, other sources of information and its facilities as may be determined by the AWARDING AGENCY or DGS-PD to be pertinent to ascertain compliance with such Regulations or directives. Where any information required of a CONTRACTOR is in the exclusive possession of another who fails or refuses to furnish the information, the CONTRACTOR shall certify to the AWARDING AGENCY as appropriate, and shall set forth what efforts it has made to obtain the information.

E. Sanctions for Noncompliance. In the event of the CONTRACTOR’S noncompliance with the nondiscrimination provisions of the Contract, the AWARDING AGENCY shall:

1. Withholding of payment to the CONTRACTOR under the Contract until the CONTRACTOR complies, and/or

2. Cancellation, termination, or suspension of the Contract, in whole or in part.

F. Incorporation of Provisions. The CONTRACTOR shall include the provisions of these paragraphs A through F in every subagreement, including procurements of materials and leases of equipment, unless exempt by the Regulations or directives issued pursuant thereto. The CONTRACTOR will take such action with respect to any subcontractor or procurement as the AWARDING AGENCY or DGS-PD may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions including sanctions for noncompliance; provided, however, that in the event a CONTRACTOR becomes involved in, or is threatened with, litigation with a subcontractor or supplier as a result of such directions, the CONTRACTOR may request the AWARDING AGENCY to enter into such litigation to protect the interest of the AWARDING AGENCY G. Section 504 and Americans with Disabilities Act Program Requirements The CONTRACTOR will comply with 49 CFR Parts 27, 37, and 38, implementing and Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. Section 794, as amended.

Incorporation of FTA Terms Incorporation of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Terms - 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 FTA Circular 4220.1F 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 Agreement. The CONTRACTOR shall not perform any act, fail to perform any act, or refuse to comply with any The CONTRACTOR shall not perform any act, fail to perform any act, or refuse to comply with any AWARDING AGENCY requests which would cause the AWARDING AGENCY to be in violation of the FTA terms and conditions.

Prohibition on certain telecommunications and video surveillance services or equipment.

AWARDING AGENCY is prohibited from obligating or expending loan or grant funds to:

1. Procure or obtain;

1. Extend or renew a contract to procure or obtain; or

1. Enter into a contract (or extend or renew a contract) to procure or obtain equipment, services, or systems that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. As described in Public Law 115-232, section 889, covered telecommunications equipment is telecommunications equipment produced by Huawei Technologies Company or ZTE Corporation (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities).

1. 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).

1. Telecommunications or video surveillance services provided by such entities or using such equipment.

1. 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.

1. In implementing the prohibition under Public Law 115-232, section 889, subsection (f), paragraph (1), heads of executive agencies administering loan, grant, or subsidy programs shall prioritize available funding and technical support to assist affected businesses, institutions and organizations as is reasonably necessary for those affected entities to transition from covered communications equipment and services, to procure replacement equipment and services, and to ensure that communications service to users and customers is sustained.

1. CONTRACTOR represents and warrants that it has performed a due diligence review of its supply chain and that no such “covered telecommunications equipment or services” shall be provided to the AWARDING AGENCY that would cause the AWARDING AGENCY to be in violation of the prohibition contained in the Act.

Energy Conservation The CONTRACTOR agrees to comply with the mandatory energy efficiency standards and policies within the applicable state energy conservation plans issued in compliance with the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, 42, U.S.C. Section 6321 et seq.

Additional Termination Provisions A. Termination for Convenience (General Provision). When it is in the AWARDING AGENCY’s best interest, the AWARDING AGENCY reserves the right to terminate this Contract, in whole or in part, at any time by providing a TEN (10) DAY WRITTEN NOTICE to the CONTRACTOR. The CONTRACTOR shall be paid its costs, including contract closeout costs, and profit on work performed up to the time of termination. The CONTRACTOR shall promptly submit its termination claim to the AWARDING AGENCY. If the CONTRACTOR has any property in its possession belonging to the AWARDING AGENCY, the CONTRACTOR will account for the same, and dispose of it in the manner the AWARDING AGENCY directs.

B. Termination for Default (General Provision). If the CONTRACTOR does not deliver supplies in accordance with the contract delivery schedule, or, if the contract is for services, the CONTRACTOR fails to perform in the manner called for in the contract, or if the CONTRACTOR fails to comply with any other provisions of the contract, the AWARDING AGENCY may terminate this contract for default. Termination shall be effected by serving a notice of termination on the CONTRACTOR setting forth the manner in which the CONTRACTOR is in default. The CONTRACTOR will only be paid the contract price for supplies delivered and accepted, or services performed in accordance with the manner of performance set forth in the contract.

If it is later determined by the AWARDING AGENCY that the CONTRACTOR had an excusable reason for not performing, such as a strike, fire, or flood, events which are not the fault of or are beyond the control of the CONTRACTOR, the AWARDING AGENCY, after setting up a new delivery of performance schedule, may allow the CONTRACTOR to continue work, or treat the termination as a termination for convenience.

C. Mutual Termination. The PROJECT may also be terminated if the AWARDING AGENCY and the CONTRACTOR agree that its continuation would not produce beneficial results commensurate with the further expenditure of funds or if there are inadequate funds to operate the PROJECT equipment or otherwise complete the PROJECT.

Debarment and Suspension A. The CONTRACTOR agrees to comply with the requirements of Executive Order Nos. 12549 and 12689, “Debarment and Suspension,” 31 U.S.C. Section 6101 note; and U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION regulations on Debarment and Suspension and 49 CFR Part 29.

B. Unless otherwise permitted by the awarding agency, the CONTRACTOR agrees to refrain from awarding any third-party contract of any amount to or entering into any sub-contract of any amount with a party included in the “U.S. General Services Administration’s (U.S. GSA) List of Parties Excluded from Federal procurement and Non-procurement Program,” implementing Executive Order Nos. 12549 and 12689, “Debarment and Suspension” and 49 CFR Part 29. The list also include the names of parties debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded by agencies, and contractors declared ineligible for contract award under statutory or regulatory authority other than Executive Order Nos. 12546 and 12689.

C. Before entering into any subagreements with any subcontractor, the CONTRACTOR agrees to obtain a debarment and suspension certification from each prospective recipient containing information about the debarment and suspension status and other specific information of that AWARDING AGENCY and its “principals,” as defined at 49 CFR Part 29.

D. Before entering into any third-party contract exceeding $25,000.00, the CONTRACTOR agrees to obtain a debarment and suspension certification from each third-party contractor containing information about the debarment and suspension status of that third-party contractor and its “principals,” as defined at 49 CFR 29.105(p). The CONTRACTOR also agrees to require each third-party contractor to refrain from awarding any subagreements of any amount, at any tier, to a debarred or suspended subcontractor, and to obtain a similar certification for any third-party subcontractor, at any tier, seeking a contract exceeding $25,000.00.

Legal Matters Concerning a Covered Transaction

1. If a current or prospective legal matter that may affect the Federal Government or STATE emerges, the AWARDING AGENCY must promptly notify the STATE. The AWARDING AGENCY must include a similar notification requirement in its Third Party Agreements and must require each CONTRACTOR to include an equivalent provision in its subagreements 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 Federal Government or STATE as a party to litigation or a legal disagreement in any forum for any reason.

1. Matters that may affect the Federal Government or STATE include, but are not limited to, the Federal or STATE Government’s interests in the Award, the accompanying Underlying Agreement, and any Amendments thereto, or the Federal or STATE Government’s administration or enforcement of federal laws, regulations, and requirements.

1. The AWARDING AGENCY must promptly notify the STATE, if the AWARDING AGENCY 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, bribery, gratuity, or similar misconduct involving FY2020 Contractors Manual – Procurement 9-49 federal assistance. This responsibility occurs whether the Project is subject to this Agreement or another agreement between the AWARDING AGENCY and STATE, or an agreement involving a principal, officer, employee, agent, or CONTRACTOR of the AWARDING AGENCY. 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 Recipient. In this paragraph, “promptly” means to refer information without delay and without change. This notification provision applies to all divisions of the AWARDING AGENCY, including divisions tasked with law enforcement or investigatory functions.

Provisions for Resolution of Disputes, Breaches, or Other Litigation The AWARDING AGENCY and the CONTRACTOR shall deal in good faith and attempt to resolve potential disputes informally. If the dispute persists, the CONTRACTOR shall submit to the AWARDING AGENCY Representative for this Contract or designee a written demand for a decision regarding the disposition of any dispute arising under this Contract. The AWARDING AGENCY Representative shall make a written decision regarding the dispute and will provide it to the CONTRACTOR. The CONTRACTOR shall have the opportunity to challenge in writing within (number of working days) to the AWARDING AGENCY’s Executive Director or his/her designee. If the CONTRACTOR’S challenge is not made within the (number of days) period, the AWARDING AGENCY Representative’s decision shall become the final decision of the AWARDING AGENCY. The AWARDING AGENCY and the CONTRACTOR shall submit written, factual information and supporting data in support of their respective positions. The decision of the AWARDING AGENCY shall be final, conclusive, and binding regarding the dispute, unless the CONTRACTOR commences an action in court of competent jurisdiction to contest the decision in accordance with Division 3.6 of the California Government Code.

Lobbying A. The CONTRACTOR agrees that it will not use federal assistance funds to support lobbying. In accordance with 31 U.S.C. and U.S. Department of Transportation Regulations, “New Restrictions on Lobbying.” 49 CFR Part 20, if the bid is for an award for $100,000.00 or more the AWARDING AGENCY will not make any federal assistance available to the CONTRACTOR until the AWARDING AGENCY has received the CONTRACTOR’S certification that the CONTRACTOR has not and will not use federal appropriated funds to pay any person or organization to influence or attempt to influence an officer or employee of any federal agency, a member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any federal grant, cooperative agreement, or any other federal award from which funding for the PROJECT is originally derived, consistent with 31 U.S.C. Section 1352, and;

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

C. The CONTRACTOR shall require that the language of the above two clauses be included in the award documents for all sub-awards at all tiers (including subagreements, sub-grants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) which exceed $100,000.00 and that all awarding agencies shall certify and disclose accordingly.

This Contract is a material representation of facts upon which reliance was placed when the Contract was made or entered into. These provisions are a prerequisite for making or entering into a Contract imposed by Section 1352, Title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to comply with these provisions shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000.00 and not more than $100,000.00 for each failure.

Bidders shall submit with their proposal, the Certification and Restrictions on Lobbying, Exhibit 7.1.

Clean Water A. The CONTRACTOR agrees to comply with all applicable standards, orders or regulations issued pursuant to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, 33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq. The CONTRACTOR agrees to report each violation to the AWARDING AGENCY and understands and agrees that the AWARDING AGENCY will, in turn, report each violation as required to assure notification to FTA and the appropriate EPA Regional Office.

B. The CONTRACTOR also agrees to include these requirements in each subagreement exceeding $100,000 financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by FTA.

Transit Vehicle Manufacturer Compliance with DBE Requirements. Bidders shall submit with their proposal the Transit Vehicle Manufacturer (TVM) Certification statement, Exhibit 7.2.

Buy America The CONTRACTOR shall comply with the Buy-America requirements of 49 U.S.C. 5323(j) and 49 CFR Part 661 for all procurements of steel, iron, and manufactured products used in PROJECT. Buy-America requirements apply to all purchases, including materials and supplies funded as operating costs, if the purchase equals or exceeds $150,000.00. Separate requirements for rolling stock are set out at 49 U.S.C. 5323(j)(2)(c) and 49 CFR 661.11. Rolling stock must be assembled in the United States and have a 70 percent domestic content. Bidders shall submit with their proposal the Compliance with Buy America, Exhibit 7.3, and FMVSS Rolling Stock Requirements, Exhibit 7.4.

Clean Air A. The CONTRACTOR agrees to comply with all applicable standards, orders or regulations issued pursuant to the Clean Air Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. Section 7401 et seq. The CONTRACTOR agrees to report each violation to the AWARDING AGENCY and understands and agrees that the AWARDING AGENCY will, in turn, report each violation as required to assure notification to FTA and the appropriate EPA Regional Office.

B. The CONTRACTOR also agrees to include these requirements in each subagreement exceeding $100,000 financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by FTA.

U.S. Flag Requirements (Cargo Preferences)(Fly America) A. Shipments by Ocean Vessel. For third-party contacts that may involve equipment, materials, or commodities which may be transported by ocean vessels, the CONTRACTOR and subagreements must comply with 46 U.S.C. Section 55303 and 46 CFR Part 381, “Cargo Preferences-U.S. Flag Vessels.”

B. Shipments by Air Carrier. For third-party contracts that may involve shipments of federally assisted property by air carrier, the CONTRACTOR and subagreements must comply with the “Fly America” Act and 49 U.S.C. Section 40118, “Use of United States of America Flag Carriers,” and 41 CFR Section 301-10.131 through 301-10.143.

C. Project Travel. In accordance with Section 5 of the International Air Transportation Fair Competitive Practices Act of 1973, as amended, (“Fly America” Act), 49 U.S.C. 40118 and 41 CFR Part 301-10, the CONTRACTOR and all subcontractors are required to use U.S. Flag air carriers for U.S. Government-financed international air travel and transportation, to the extent such service is available or applicable.

Bus Testing The CONTRACTOR agrees to comply with the requirements of 49 U.S.C. Section 5318(e), 5323(c), and the FTA regulations, “Bus Testing,” 49 CFR Part 665, and any revision thereto, including the certification that before expending any federal assistance to acquire the first bus of any new bus model or any bus model with a new major change in configuration or components or before authorizing final acceptance of that bus, that model of bus will have been tested at the ALTOONA Bus Research and Testing Center. The CONTRACTOR must obtain the final testing report and provide a copy of the report to the AWARDING AGENCY.

Pre-Award and Post Delivery Audit The CONTRACTOR agrees to comply with the requirements of 49 U.S.C. Section 5323(l), 5323(m), and the FTA regulations, “Pre-Award and Post-Delivery Audits of Rolling Stock Purchases,” 49 CFR Part 663, and any revision thereto.

Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) National Architecture To the extent applicable, the CONTRACTOR agrees to conform to the National Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Architecture and Standards as required by 23 U.S.C. Section 517(d), 23 U.S.C. Section 512 note, and 23 CFR Part 655 and 940, and follow the provisions of the FTA Notice, “FTA National ITS Architecture Policy on Transit projects,” 66 Fed. Reg. 1455 et seq., January 8, 2001, and any other implementing directives the FTA may issue at a later date, except to the extent the FTA determines otherwise in writing.

DBE Contract Assurance The CONTRACTOR, or SUBCONTRACTOR shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the performance of this contract. The CONTRACTOR or SUBCONTRACTOR shall carry out applicable requirement of 49 CFR Part 26 in the award and administration of [Federal] DOT-assisted contracts. Failure by the CONTRACTOR or SUBCONTRACTOR to carry out these requirements is a material breach of this contract, which may result in the termination of the Standard Agreement between the STATE and the AWARDING AGENCY, the termination of this contract by the AWARDING AGENCY, or such other remedy the STATE or AWARDING AGENCY 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-responsive.

Prompt Payment and Return of Retainage A. The AWARDING AGENCY shall comply with 49 CFR Part 26.29 and ensure the CONTRACTOR pay its subcontractors performing work satisfactorily completed related to this contract no later than thirty (30) days after the CONTRACTOR’s receipt of payment for that work from the AWARDING AGENCY.

B. Unless the approved project is for Construction, the CONTRACTOR shall not hold retainage (withhold retention) from any subcontractor. The STATE shall not hold retainage (i.e. withhold retention) from any CONTRACTOR.

C. If a dispute arises regarding Construction projects only, the CONTRACTOR may exercise its rights under California Public Contract Code (PCC) Sections 10262 and 10262.5 or California Business and Professions Code (BPC) Section 7108.5, as applicable.

D. The CONTRACTOR is required to pay its subcontractors for satisfactory performance of work related to this Agreement no later than 30 days after the CONTRACTOR’s receipt of payment for that work from the AWARDING AGENCY. In addition, the CONTRACTOR is required to return any retainage (retention) payment to any subcontractor within 30 days after the subcontractor’s work related to this Agreement is satisfactorily completed.

Recycled Products The CONTRACTOR agrees to comply with all the requirements of Section 6002 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), as amended (42 U.S.C. 6962), including but not limited to the regulatory provisions of 40 CFR Part 247, and Executive Order 12873, as they apply to the procurement of the items designated in Subpart B of 40 CFR Part 247.